CONFIDENCE METHODIST CHURCH
December 10, 2023
Lighting of Advent Candle – Patricia Ryals
The Prelude & Lighting Candle
Call to Worship Hymn: Joy to the World – Page 6
The Welcome and Invocation:
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed – Page 881
Announcements
Hymn of Grace: Hark the Herald Angels Sing – Page 404
Hymn of Grace: O Little Town of Bethlehem – Page 406
Responsive Reading: John 1:1-14 – Page 486 – Clifford McKenzie
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 Prince of Peace
Isaiah 9:6-7
Closing: God Be With You – Page 484
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
Birthday’s Celebrations for December:
Roger Craven 12/3, Joe Caples 12/15
Anniversaries for December:
Linda and George Dean 12/3
Notes: The Prince of Peace
God sent His Son to the earth so that mankind could find Peace With God, Peace Within, Peace With Other People, and Peace on Earth.
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