Culto de Alabanza y Adoración, 11:00am

Worship Notes

DOMINGO SECUNDO DE ADVIENTO

ALABANZA DE APERTURA Salmo 96:1-7 ORACIÓN DE BIENVENIDA ORACIÓN DE CONFESIÓN SALUDO DE LA CONGREGACIÓN TIEMPO DE ALABANZA Y ADORACIÓN *Somos el Pueblo de Dios *Increíble Es Tu Amor TESTIMONIOS PRÉDICA: TÍTULO: “¿Gozo Para el Mundo?” LECTURA: Tesalonicenses 5:15-18; Juan 16:16-22 Matthew Montgomery RESPONDIENDO AL LLAMADO DEL SEÑOR *Tal Como Soy DIEZMOS Y OFRENDAS *Abre Mis Ojos Oh Cristo COMUNIÓN *Hay Momentos ORACIÓN DE ENVÍO *Somos el Pueblo de Dios

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Estudio Bíblico de Adviento los miércoles a las 7:00pm, para toda la familia. Desayuno Navideño, 10 de Diciembre a las 9:00am. ¡Todos están invitados! Ensayos para la Pastorela de La Posada los domingos a las 4:30pm. Hoy tercer ensayo. La Posada es jueves 15 de diciembre a las 5:30pm Clases para matrimonios, empezando en el 15 enero al 5 de marzo, a las 4:30pm Escuela dominical a las 9:30am, para adultos y niños; tenemos cuidado de niños. Si alguien necesita un consejo o necesita oración, al final del servicio una persona de Stephen Minister estará disponible en la esquina izquierda de adelante de este lugar.


Sympathy The White Plains family extends their heartfelt sympathy to the following families in the death of loved ones; Janie, Paul, Craig and Brittany Fulghum on the death of Steve Fulghum, beloved husband and father; to the Bourdeau family on the death of Larry’s father; to the Condit family on the death of Rick’s mother; and to the LiVecchi family on the death of Pat’s mother, Mildred W. LiVechhi.




Prayer Concerns

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Floretta Armstrong, Anna Avery, Faye Ballington, Pat Basham, Becky Brown, Roy Carawan, Dylan Harrell, Hortencia Herlinda, Bob Hinshaw, Becky Humphrey, Pat Johnson, Phyllis Lang, Lucy Lowry, Ernie and Jane Miller, Jim Morgan, Gary Parker, Jim Payne, David and Lorraine Perkinson, Amy Pethick, Carol Remley, Roberta Sanford, Harlyn Van Sloten, Al Tahan, Tracey Walden, Eloise Walker, Joan Wolcott, Brandy Young, Elaine Zisek, and those serving in the Armed Forces.

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December 4, 2016 4 de diciembre 2016 Iglesia Metodista Unida

White Plains United Methodist Church www.wpumc.com (919) 467-9394 [email protected]

Traditional Worship, 8:30am

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

TFWS #2257, B, C, D

(Communion will be served by intinction. Ushers will direct the congregation. We offer a station for communion that is gluten-free, vegan, and "top 8" allergen-free.)

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE

THE LORD’S PRAYER

“Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”

Wilbur Held

OPENING PRAYER Mighty God, through Christ You call us from darkness into light. With broken voices and imperfect tongues we proclaim Your glory. Help us this day to see what the prophets saw so long ago. That a baby can be mighty. That God can be vulnerable. That we can come to know the Divine Mystery, revealed in human flesh, Amen.

*HYMN OF PRAISE “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones”

UMH #90

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE The Pike Family

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Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD AND GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

*CHORAL RESPONSE

ANTHEM “An Advent Legend”

Douglas Wagner Credo

“Greater” “Mighty to Save” LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE—SEE INSERT The Pike Family

MESSAGE

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

NT #53

GREETING AND INTRODUCTION

Luke 1:-46-52

*CLOSING HYMN

INVITATION, CONFESSION, PARDON AND PEACE

SCRIPTURE Luke 1:46-52

GATHERING

SCRIPTURE

PRAYER AFTER RECEIVING COMMUNION “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice”

Open our hearts and minds by the power of Your Holy Spirit that, as the Scriptures are read and Your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy and gratitude what You say to us today. Amen.

Contemporary Worship, 11:00am

“Threefold Amen” Chancel Choir and Credo

UMH #224

SERMON SERIES: WHO ARE WE WAITING FOR? “Names of the Messiah—Mighty God” Rev. Ray Warren

Dan Forrest

POSTLUDE “Good Christian Friends Rejoice”

*Congregation standing

Children ages 5 and under are welcome in the children’s wing for nursery care at any time during the 8:20 service.

JS Bach

Children 3 years-2nd grade are invited to E9 for Children’s Church during the Message and will re-enter the service after the Message.

PRAYER OFFERING “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” Please sign the attendance book in your row, so we might have an accurate record of your presence in worship.

COMMUNION “How Great Is Our God”

MESSAGE SERMON SERIES: WHO ARE WE WAITING FOR?

SENDING FORTH

“Names of the Messiah—Mighty God” Rev. Ray Warren

CCLI#967142

THE OFFERTORY “Creator of the Stars of Night ”

Wilbur Held

Please sign the attendance book in your row, so we might have an accurate record of your presence in worship.

DEDICATION OF GIFTS—THE DOXOLOGY

Please silence your cell phone before the service of worship begins. UMH #94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Devices are available near the entrance of the Sanctuary for those needing assistance with hearing the service.

At the conclusion of worship, a Stephen Minister will be available for counsel and/or prayer at the left front corner of each worship space.

White Plains UMC

White Plains UMC

White Plains UMC

White Plains UMC is a disciple-making congregation on mission for Christ. We are honored by your presence in worship this morning. Please join us for coffee any Sunday during the 9:45 hour in the back of the Christian Life Center C200.

White Plains UMC is a disciple-making congregation on mission for Christ. We are honored by your presence in worship this morning. Please join us for coffee any Sunday during the 9:45 hour in the back of the Christian Life Center C200.

White Plains UMC is a disciple-making congregation on mission for Christ. We are honored by your presence in worship this morning. Please join us for coffee any Sunday during the 9:45 hour in the back of the Christian Life Center C200.

Church Office

Church Office

Church Office

If you have a need or question, please call the church office, 919-467-9394, or email [email protected]. Office hours are from 8am to 5pm Monday -Thursday.

If you have a need or question, please call the church office, 919-467-9394, or email [email protected]. Office hours are from 8am to 5pm Monday -Thursday.

If you have a need or question, please call the church office, 919-467-9394, or email [email protected]. Office hours are from 8am to 5pm Monday -Thursday.

Available for Children

Available for Children

Available for Children

Nursery Care by our Nursery Team during all worship services and the 9:45 Sunday school hour. Sunday School for children ages 3 years-5th grade from 9:45 to 10:45am. Children’s Worship during the 11am worship services. The children (ages 3 years-2nd grade) are escorted by our staff from the worship service when announced and are brought back to their parents at the end of the service.

Nursery Care by our Nursery Team during all worship services and the 9:45 Sunday school hour. Sunday School for children ages 3 years-5th grade from 9:45 to 10:45am. Children’s Worship during the 11am worship services. The children (ages 3 years-2nd grade) are escorted by our staff from the worship service when announced and are brought back to their parents at the end of the service.

Nursery Care by our Nursery Team during all worship services and the 9:45 Sunday school hour. Sunday School for children ages 3 years-5th grade from 9:45 to 10:45am. Children’s Worship during the 11am worship services. The children (ages 3 years-2nd grade) are escorted by our staff from the worship service when announced and are brought back to their parents at the end of the service.

Sunday Morning Schedule

Sunday Morning Schedule

Sunday Morning Schedule

8:30am 9:45am 11:00am

8:30am 9:45am 11:00am

8:30am 9:45am 11:00am

Traditional worship service in the Sanctuary Sunday school for all ages Contemporary worship service, Christian Life Center Spanish language worship service, Sanctuary

11:00am

11:00am

Our greeters and ushers are available to answer questions. Visit wpumc.com for more information.

Traditional worship service in the Sanctuary Sunday school for all ages Contemporary worship service, Christian Life Center Spanish language worship service, Sanctuary

Traditional worship service in the Sanctuary Sunday school for all ages Contemporary worship service, Christian Life Center Spanish language worship service, Sanctuary

11:00am

Our greeters and ushers are available to answer questions.

Our greeters and ushers are available to answer questions.

Visit wpumc.com for more information.

Visit wpumc.com for more information.

Save the Date….

Save the Date….

Save the Date…. Community Christmas Breakfast

December 10

Community Christmas Breakfast

December 10

Community Christmas Breakfast

December 10

Christmas food distribution

December 12

Christmas food distribution

December 12

Christmas food distribution

December 12

La Posada

December 15

La Posada

December 15

La Posada

December 15

Ministry in Action - Announcements

December 4, 2016

Ministry in Action - Announcements

December 4, 2016

Ministry in Action - Announcements

December 4, 2016

ADVENT IS HERE! Our sermon series for Advent is "Who are we waiting for? Names of the Messiah" based on Isaiah 9:6. If you or your Sunday School class would like an excellent study book on this, check out Names of the Messiah by Walter Brueggeman on Amazon - or ask Rob or Debbie for a copy!

ADVENT IS HERE! Our sermon series for Advent is "Who are we waiting for? Names of the Messiah" based on Isaiah 9:6. If you or your Sunday School class would like an excellent study book on this, check out Names of the Messiah by Walter Brueggeman on Amazon - or ask Rob or Debbie for a copy!

ADVENT IS HERE! Our sermon series for Advent is "Who are we waiting for? Names of the Messiah" based on Isaiah 9:6. If you or your Sunday School class would like an excellent study book on this, check out Names of the Messiah by Walter Brueggeman on Amazon - or ask Rob or Debbie for a copy!

We are continuing our EVENING CHAPEL SERVICE on Sundays at 7pm. This can be a great outreach for anyone seeking a simple service of praise, prayer, and communion. Hope to see you there!

We are continuing our EVENING CHAPEL SERVICE on Sundays at 7pm. This can be a great outreach for anyone seeking a simple service of praise, prayer, and communion. Hope to see you there!

We are continuing our EVENING CHAPEL SERVICE on Sundays at 7pm. This can be a great outreach for anyone seeking a simple service of praise, prayer, and communion. Hope to see you there!

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 9:00 AM Come enjoy a full breakfast provided by our United Methodist Men and a short program of your favorite carols. There's no charge, and everyone is welcome. Please let us know you're coming at wpumc.com/ccb.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 9:00 AM Come enjoy a full breakfast provided by our United Methodist Men and a short program of your favorite carols. There's no charge, and everyone is welcome. Please let us know you're coming at wpumc.com/ccb.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 9:00 AM Come enjoy a full breakfast provided by our United Methodist Men and a short program of your favorite carols. There's no charge, and everyone is welcome. Please let us know you're coming at wpumc.com/ccb.

FOOD PANTRY MINISTRIES - Donate now for the holiday meal bag distributions on December 12. Visit www.wpumc.com/foodpantry for a list of needs.

FOOD PANTRY MINISTRIES - Donate now for the holiday meal bag distributions on December 12. Visit www.wpumc.com/foodpantry for a list of needs.

FOOD PANTRY MINISTRIES - Donate now for the holiday meal bag distributions on December 12. Visit www.wpumc.com/foodpantry for a list of needs.

LA POSADA - All children are invited to participate in a nativity play for La Posada Celebration on December 15th. We will practice Christmas carols in English and Spanish. There will be more rehearsals on Sundays, December 4 and 11, from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the chapel.

LA POSADA - All children are invited to participate in a nativity play for La Posada Celebration on December 15th. We will practice Christmas carols in English and Spanish. There will be more rehearsals on Sundays, December 4 and 11, from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the chapel.

LA POSADA - All children are invited to participate in a nativity play for La Posada Celebration on December 15th. We will practice Christmas carols in English and Spanish. There will be more rehearsals on Sundays, December 4 and 11, from 4:30 to 5:30pm in the chapel.

White Plains will be conducting its WHITE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM again this year. This effort provides food and gifts for families in need in the Cary area. We are in need of support families to help. The White Christmas program provides the food and food store gift certificates, which are combined with the support family's gifts and delivered to the family in need on Sunday, December 18th. If you or a church group would like to sponsor a family in need, please contact Dave DeMaster ([email protected]) or Vicki DeMaster ([email protected]). We would like to have all of the support families identified by December 4th. Thank you for your continued support of this Christmas tradition at White Plains. ———————————————————————————————— Christmas Eve Services, December 24th, 2016 5:00pm Contemporary Family Service featuring Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Christian Life Center, some components in Spanish, children’s sermon time with the puppets, Rev. Ray Warren preaching.

White Plains will be conducting its WHITE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM again this year. This effort provides food and gifts for families in need in the Cary area. We are in need of support families to help. The White Christmas program provides the food and food store gift certificates, which are combined with the support family's gifts and delivered to the family in need on Sunday, December 18th. If you or a church group would like to sponsor a family in need, please contact Dave DeMaster ([email protected]) or Vicki DeMaster ([email protected]). We would like to have all of the support families identified by December 4th. Thank you for your continued support of this Christmas tradition at White Plains. ———————————————————————————————— Christmas Eve Services, December 24th, 2016 5:00pm Contemporary Family Service featuring Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Christian Life Center, some components in Spanish, children’s sermon time with the puppets, Rev. Ray Warren preaching.

White Plains will be conducting its WHITE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM again this year. This effort provides food and gifts for families in need in the Cary area. We are in need of support families to help. The White Christmas program provides the food and food store gift certificates, which are combined with the support family's gifts and delivered to the family in need on Sunday, December 18th. If you or a church group would like to sponsor a family in need, please contact Dave DeMaster ([email protected]) or Vicki DeMaster ([email protected]). We would like to have all of the support families identified by December 4th. Thank you for your continued support of this Christmas tradition at White Plains. ———————————————————————————————— Christmas Eve Services, December 24th, 2016 5:00pm Contemporary Family Service featuring Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Christian Life Center, some components in Spanish, children’s sermon time with the puppets, Rev. Ray Warren preaching.

7:00pm

Traditional Service with Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Sanctuary, Rev. Ray Warren preaching.

7:00pm

Traditional Service with Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Sanctuary, Rev. Ray Warren preaching.

7:00pm

Traditional Service with Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Sanctuary, Rev. Ray Warren preaching.

9:00pm

Service of Music and Meditation in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion and time to be still and reflect on life and the gift of Christmas.

9:00pm

Service of Music and Meditation in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion and time to be still and reflect on life and the gift of Christmas.

9:00pm

Service of Music and Meditation in the Sanctuary with Holy Communion and time to be still and reflect on life and the gift of Christmas.

11:00pm

Traditional Service with Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Sanctuary, Rev. Rob Phillips preaching.

11:00pm

Traditional Service with Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Sanctuary, Rev. Rob Phillips preaching.

11:00pm

Traditional Service with Holy Communion and Candlelighting in the Sanctuary, Rev. Rob Phillips preaching.