CONFIDENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
December 26, 2021
The Prelude & Lighting Candles
Lighting of Advent Candle
Call to Worship Hymn: Emmanuel, Emmanuel – Page 204
The Welcome and Invocation: Dennis Wilkes
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed – Page 881
Announcements
Hymn of Grace: I Came upon the Midnight Clear – Page 218
Hymn of Grace: To God Be the Glory – Page 98
Responsive Reading: Canticle of Zechariah – Page 208 – Patricia Ryals
Celebrations, Joys and Concerns: Dennis Wilkes
Lord’s Prayer: Congregation
Gloria Patri – Page 70
Doxology
The offering plate is available at the entry of the church (The Narthex).
Sermon: The Day After Christmas
Luke 2:15-20
Closing Hymn: Amazing Grace – Page – 378
Closing Prayer and Benediction: Dennis Wilkes
Prayer List:
Thurman Freels, Tommy Kelly, Chuck Wirth, Rylan Gowder (Roger and Faye Craven grandson), Elizabeth Ivester, Roger Ivester, Bobby Beatty, Lyn Cantrell (Renee’s daughter), Rita Dickmann (Gere’s Mother), Aiden Amason (Dennis and Barbara’s nephew), Lynn Phinney (Clifford’s daughter), Cam (breathing problem, Dennis and Barbara’s grandson), Stephen Thurman, Meredith Andrew (Clifford’s niece)
The Pastor and all members of Confidence UMC lift up all those in prayer during this time of worship.
Church Calendar and Updates:
- No Adult Sunday School
- No Bible Study Wed. Dec. 30
Birthday’s Celebrations for December:
Roger Craven 12-3, Ella Craven 12-7, Patrick Kelly 12-17
Anniversaries for December:
George and Linda Dean 12-5, Sue and Joe Caples 12-18, Barbara and Dennis Wilkes 12-28
Sermon Notes: The Day After Christmas
Today is a good day to reflect upon the events of Christmas. What will we do now?
Welcome: All are welcome at this worship celebration. We especially welcome our first-time guests. Please visit us again soon.
Home Phone – 706-282-0499
Web site – avalonngumc.org