3rd. Domingo de Adviento Culto de Alabanza y Adoración, 11:00 am Oración de Bienvenida y Saludo de la Congregación *Venid Pastorcillos

This morning we welcome Erik Riggs on the soprano saxophone. His performance is made possible by your faithful giving to the White Plains General Fund.

Salmo 150 Tiempo de Reflexión y Confesión Tiempo de Alabanza y Adoración *Venid Pastorcillos *Oh Santísimo, Felicísimo *Tú Dejaste Tu Trono Diezmos y Ofrendas *Demos Gracias Prédica: Lectura: Marcos 1:1-5 Título: “Déjale El Control a El” Rev. Edith Salazar Oración de Envió

The White Plains family extends its heartfelt sympathy to Eloise and Peter Walker in the death of Eloise’s mother, Alice Bame.

Prayer Concerns Anuncios: 

Culto Unido “La Verdadera Paz” 24 de diciembre a las 11:00am en el CLC.

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Domingo, 31 de diciembre, no tendremos servicio en español.

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Leyendo la Biblia por la Epifanía, viernes 5 y sábado 6 de enero, 8:00am a 6:00pm en el Santuario. Reserva tu espacio para leer 15 minutos la Biblia. Para más información hablar con Lupita.

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Día de Reyes –Domingo de Epifanía, 7 de enero de 2018 a las 11:00am en el Santuario.

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Clases para parejas, del 28 de enero al 25 de marzo a las 4:30pm. En el salón C111-113. Tenemos cuidado de niños y niñas.

Anna Avery, Anjalie Bhattacharyya, Carol Boykin, Maria del Carmen Burgos, Joyce “Boo Boo” Byrd, Roy Carawan, Glenda Darrell, Jack Farmer, Rob Frohlking, Tempie Furr, Carol Garland, Dylan Harrell, Eleanor Hennis, Hortencia Herlinda, Bob Hinshaw, Polly Hinshaw, Becky Humphrey, Fred Jetter, Pat Johnson, Phyllis Lang, Beth Laverty, Jim Laverty, Joe Long, Lucy Lowry, Ernie Miller, Jane Miller, Jim Morgan, Gary Parker, Joe Perkins, Lorraine Perkinson, Amy Pethick, Don Remley, Ginny Sapp, Harlyn Van Sloten, Tracey Walden, Eloise Walker, Elaine Zisek, and those serving in the Armed Forces

December 17, 2017 17 de diciembre 2017 Iglesia Metodista Unida

White Plains United Methodist Church

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Si alguien necesita un consejo o oración, al final del servicio una persona de Stephen Minister estará disponible en la esquina izquierda de adelante de este lugar.

3rd Sunday of Advent

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www.wpumc.com (919) 467-9394 [email protected]

*Gloria Patri

Traditional Worship, 8:30am

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Welcome and Announcements Prelude Choral Call To Worship Here We Come A-caroling

Erik Riggs, Saxophone Grace Notes

*Hymn of Praise Hark! the Herald Angels Sing UMH #240 Lighting of the Advent Candle—Joy William and Sharon McMillian Last Sunday we lit the candle of Hope, remembering the hope that comes in Jesus Christ. We also lit the candle of Peace, remembering God’s plan for a peaceful world. Today we light the third candle of Advent, the candle of Joy. When the angel Gabriel told Mary a special child would be born to her, she was filled with joy. Just as the birth of Jesus gave great joy to his mother, so his presence in the world brought hope and joy to those who had none before. The light of this candle reminds us that when Jesus is born in us we have joy. Through him, there can be everlasting peace and joy on earth. Let us pray together: Loving God, as we wait in joyful expectation of the One who is coming, shed your light on everything that is filled with darkness. Help us, like Mary, to trust all that you have promised and to find joy in surprising places—even in the midst of apathy or sorrow or uncertainty. Grant us the courage to experience joy in all the ways it comes. Amen. Passing of the Peace Time of Prayer - The Lord’s Prayer 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.

*Affirmation of Faith (Apostles’ Creed)

UMH #881 I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead: he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Prayer For Illumination God of all joy, send your Spirit to this place to bless the reading of your word that it may be a lamp to our feet and a light unto our path. Amen. Scripture

Mark 1:1-5

Anthem

NT #32

O Little Town of Bethlehem Grace Notes, Eric Riggs—Soprano Sax

Message

*Hymn of Response UMH #221 vs. 1 & 4

The Offertory Silent Night Children’s Choir

*Dedication of Gifts—The Doxology

UMH #94 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

UMH #238

*Dismissal with Blessing *Choral Response Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Pre-Service Music Torrey Ferrell

Joy to the World God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Little Drummer Boy Lighting of the Advent Candle—Joy John and Carolyn Mundorf, Natalie, Jonathan, Sara, Claire

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

*Closing Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High

Welcome...We’re Glad You’re Here!

O Come, All Ye Faithful Children’s Choir

Give It Up Rev. Ray Warren In the Bleak Midwinter

11:00am

Traditional

O Holy Night Offertory Prayer and Offering—Dr. Lee Heathcoat Offering Music Torrey Ferrell Message Give It Up Rev. Ray Warren 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.

Grace Notes

Postlude Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

JS Bach

*Congregation standing Children ages 5 and under are welcome in the children’s wing for nursery care at any time during the 8:30 service.

Scripture Mark 1:1-5 Response/Final Remarks We’d love to get to know you, and we’d like for you to get to know us! Feel free to sign the pew pad when it is passed your way , if you’d like to share your contact info with us. Thanks!

CCLI#967142 Devices are available near the entrance of the Sanctuary for those needing assistance with hearing the service.

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

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, and 8am to 3pm on Friday.

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, and 8am to 3pm on Friday.

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, and 8am to 3pm on Friday.

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 Schedule

Sunday Schedule

Sunday Schedule

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

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

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

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

11:00am

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

11:00am

Traditional worship service, Sanctuary Sunday school for all ages Embrace, contemporary worship in the 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.

Our greeters and ushers are available to answer questions.

Visit wpumc.com for more information.

Visit wpumc.com for more information.

Visit wpumc.com for more information.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events Christmas Eve Morning Services

8:30am, 11:00am

Christmas Eve Services

5, 7, 9, 11pm

Lessons and Carols Service

Dec. 31 (10:30am)

Laity Sunday

Jan. 7, 2018

Christmas Eve Morning Services

8:30am, 11:00am

Christmas Eve Morning Services

8:30am, 11:00am

Christmas Eve Services

5, 7, 9, 11pm

Christmas Eve Services

5, 7, 9, 11pm

Lessons and Carols Service

Dec. 31 (10:30am)

Lessons and Carols Service

Dec. 31 (10:30am)

Laity Sunday

Jan. 7, 2018

Laity Sunday

Jan. 7, 2018

Ministry in Action - Announcements

December 17, 2017

Ministry in Action - Announcements

December 17, 2017

Ministry in Action - Announcements

December 17, 2017

Please join us for services on December 24 in the morning at 8:30 and 11:00 with harpist Anita Burroughs-Price. Evening services will be at 5:00pm contemporary Embrace service, 7:00pm traditional, 9:00pm contemplative, and 11:00pm traditional. Info: wpumc.com/christmaseve

Please join us for services on December 24 in the morning at 8:30 and 11:00 with harpist Anita Burroughs-Price. Evening services will be at 5:00pm-contemporary Embrace service, 7:00pm-traditional, 9:00pm contemplative, and 11:00pm-traditional. Info: wpumc.com/christmaseve

Please join us for services on December 24 in the morning at 8:30 and 11:00 with harpist Anita Burroughs-Price. Evening services will be at 5:00pm contemporary Embrace service, 7:00pm traditional, 9:00pm contemplative, and 11:00pm traditional. Info: wpumc.com/christmaseve

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Please join us on December 31 at 10:30am in the Sanctuary for a one service of Lessons and Carols.

Please join us on December 31 at 10:30am in the Sanctuary for a one service of Lessons and Carols.

Please join us on December 31 at 10:30am in the Sanctuary for a one service of Lessons and Carols.

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Starting Tuesday, January 16, the Harvest of Love (Cosecha de Amor) tutoring program will begin serving Middle School children at White Plains. This new program is an offshoot of the Seeds Of Love program for elementary age children, and will meet at the same time, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 until 6:30 pm. If you would like to be a regular or substitute tutor for the new program, please contact one of the coordinators at [email protected].

Starting Tuesday, January 16, the Harvest of Love (Cosecha de Amor) tutoring program will begin serving Middle School children at White Plains. This new program is an offshoot of the Seeds Of Love program for elementary age children, and will meet at the same time, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 until 6:30 pm. If you would like to be a regular or substitute tutor for the new program, please contact one of the coordinators at [email protected].

Starting Tuesday, January 16, the Harvest of Love (Cosecha de Amor) tutoring program will begin serving Middle School children at White Plains. This new program is an offshoot of the Seeds Of Love program for elementary age children, and will meet at the same time, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 until 6:30 pm. If you would like to be a regular or substitute tutor for the new program, please contact one of the coordinators at [email protected].

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Read scripture aloud for Epiphany! Let's bathe the Sanctuary with God's Word on Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Sign up for 15-minute increments and read the Bible aloud in the Sanctuary beginning with the Gospel of Matthew. Any version of the Bible is fine, and any language is fine. If you need more information, contact [email protected].

Read scripture aloud for Epiphany! Let's bathe the Sanctuary with God's Word on Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Sign up for 15-minute increments and read the Bible aloud in the Sanctuary beginning with the Gospel of Matthew. Any version of the Bible is fine, and any language is fine. If you need more information, contact [email protected].

Read scripture aloud for Epiphany! Let's bathe the Sanctuary with God's Word on Friday, January 5, and Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Sign up for 15-minute increments and read the Bible aloud in the Sanctuary beginning with the Gospel of Matthew. Any version of the Bible is fine, and any language is fine. If you need more information, contact [email protected].

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2017 Contributions deadlines All gifts intended for credit in 2017 must be dated December 2017 and received in the church office by Friday, December 29, 2017 at 3pm or dropped in the offering plate or the safe on December 31, 2017. Gifts mailed must be postmarked by December 31, 2017 and online gifts must be made by December 31, 2017. All gifts made at worship on Sunday, January 7, 2018 will be considered 2018 gifts.

2017 Contributions deadlines All gifts intended for credit in 2017 must be dated December 2017 and received in the church office by Friday, December 29, 2017 at 3pm or dropped in the offering plate or the safe on December 31, 2017. Gifts mailed must be postmarked by December 31, 2017 and online gifts must be made by December 31, 2017. All gifts made at worship on Sunday, January 7, 2018 will be considered 2018 gifts.

2017 Contributions deadlines All gifts intended for credit in 2017 must be dated December 2017 and received in the church office by Friday, December 29, 2017 at 3pm or dropped in the offering plate or the safe on December 31, 2017. Gifts mailed must be postmarked by December 31, 2017 and online gifts must be made by December 31, 2017. All gifts made at worship on Sunday, January 7, 2018 will be considered 2018 gifts.

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Servant hearts needed...Are you looking for a way to serve? The church office is looking for several more volunteers to help answer phones, greet our guests and members, and help with a variety of projects. All you need is a friendly smile and a heart for God’s people. The days and times needed are 1st and 3rd Mondays, 2-5pm; 1st Tuesdays, 2-5; 2nd Tuesday, 10-2pm; 3rd Tuesday, 2-5pm; 4th Tuesday, 12-5pm; Wednesdays, 2-5pm; and Thursdays, 12-5pm.

Servant hearts needed...Are you looking for a way to serve? The church office is looking for several more volunteers to help answer phones, greet our guests and members, and help with a variety of projects. All you need is a friendly smile and a heart for God’s people. The days and times needed are 1st and 3rd Mondays, 2-5pm; 1st Tuesdays, 2-5; 2nd Tuesday, 10-2pm; 3rd Tuesday, 2-5pm; 4th Tuesday, 12-5pm; Wednesdays, 2-5pm; and Thursdays, 12-5pm.

Servant hearts needed...Are you looking for a way to serve? The church office is looking for several more volunteers to help answer phones, greet our guests and members, and help with a variety of projects. All you need is a friendly smile and a heart for God’s people. The days and times needed are 1st and 3rd Mondays, 2-5pm; 1st Tuesdays, 2-5; 2nd Tuesday, 10-2pm; 3rd Tuesday, 2-5pm; 4th Tuesday, 12-5pm; Wednesdays, 2-5pm; and Thursdays, 12-5pm.

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Like what you see on the screens? We are seeking folks with some basic computer skills to help with the audio-visual portion of our worship, particularly at the 8:30am service. For more information email Rob at [email protected].

Like what you see on the screens? We are seeking folks with some basic computer skills to help with the audio-visual portion of our worship, particularly at the 8:30am service. For more information email Rob at [email protected].

Like what you see on the screens? We are seeking folks with some basic computer skills to help with the audio-visual portion of our worship, particularly at the 8:30am service. For more information email Rob at [email protected].

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Opportunity to serve - The Funeral Ministry Team is looking for assistance setting up tables and chairs in the Christian Life Center for funeral receptions. Please contact the [email protected] if you can serve.

Opportunity to serve - The Funeral Ministry Team is looking for assistance setting up tables and chairs in the Christian Life Center for funeral receptions. Please contact the [email protected] if you can serve.

Opportunity to serve - The Funeral Ministry Team is looking for assistance setting up tables and chairs in the Christian Life Center for funeral receptions. Please contact the [email protected] if you can serve.