CONFIDENCE METHODIST CHURCH
December 24, 2023
Lighting of Advent Candle – John white
The Prelude & Lighting Candle
Call to Worship Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Page 404
The Welcome and Invocation:
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed – Page 881
Announcements
Hymn of Grace: O Little Town of Bethlehem – Page 406
Hymn of Grace: Silent Night – Page 405
Responsive Reading: Luke 2:1-13— # 510
Celebrations, Joys and Concerns:
Lord’s Prayer: Congregation
Gloria Patri – Page 70
Doxology
The offering plate is available at the entry of the church (The Narthex).
Sermon: The Greatest Gift
John 3:16
Closing: – Amazing Grace – Page 120
Closing Prayer and Benediction:
Prayer List:
Chuck Wirth, Rylan Gowder (Roger and Faye Craven grandson),
Austin Ivester, Elizabeth Ivester, Roger Ivester, Rita Dickmann, Linda Dean, Ricky Hewell, Logan,Tine Beatty, Nell Akin (Patricia’s Aunt), Crystal Teague, Kathy Cothran, Al Adams (Melody’s Brother), Lynn Phinney(Clifford’s daughter), The Family of Michele Sellers, Taylor Cox (Sharon’s Brother)
The Pastor and all members of Confidence UMC lift up all those in prayer during this time of worship.
Church Calendar and Updates:
- Adult Sunday School @ 10:00 AM
- No Bible Study
- Remember Stephens County Food2Kids
- Church Council meeting after church
- No Christmas Eve Service
Birthday’s Celebrations for December:
Roger Craven 12/3, Joe Caples 12/15
Anniversaries for December:
Linda and George Dean 12/3
Notes: The Greatest Gift
Gods Love for all mankind was demonstrated in the Gift of His Son.
Home Phone – 706-282-0499
Web site – avalonngumc.org