Contemporary Service - 8:45am in Craven Hall

Chinese Service - 10:30am in the Cokesbury Room

Traditional Service - 11:00am in the Sanctuary

December 25, 2016

Christmas Day

Katelyn Branch ~ 5th grade

The Church at Worship December 25, 2016 11:00 am

Chiming of the Trinity

Prelude Away in a Manger arr. Lloyd Larson

The prelude signifies the beginning of worship.

You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices.

*Call to Worship - Faith and Worship Leader: The joy of discovery that moment when hope and expectation were gloriously met by the illumination of one bright star. People: We cannot imagine what words were spoken by visitors or if first impressions left them somewhat confused. Leader: Messiah, Saviour, a King born in the barest of palaces. Yet they saw and fell down on their knees in adoration. People: Lord, they saw you and knew whom they had met. As we meet around crib candle or advent wreath draw us into that stable in our imagination. Leader: In the quiet moments of prayer this Christmas, that brief oasis from the bustle of the world bring alive to us the smell of the hay the sound of the animals the cry of a baby. People: Draw us close to our Saviour Messiah and King as we bring not Gold, Myrrh or Frankincense but the gift of our lives the only offering we can bring. Lighting of the Candles Words of Welcome *Hymns of Praise O Come All Ye Faithful (vs 1 and 3) Hymnal 234 The First Noel (vs 1 and 2) Hymnal 245 What Child is This (vs 1 and 2) Hymnal 219 Lighting of the Christ Candle John 1:1-5 Herb & Betty Linn *Hymn of Response Joy to the World Hymnal 246 *The Peace Lesson John 1:1-18 NRSV NT Page 87

Sermon “This Changes Everything!” Rev. Jeff Coppley Offertory It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Hymnal 218 *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Hymnal 94 Prayer of Confession Hymnal 892 Pastoral and Lord’s Prayer *Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed Hymnal 881 *Hymn of Dedication Angels We Have Heard on High Hymnal 238 *Dismissal With Blessing *Taking the Light Into the World *Chiming of the Trinity *Postlude Good Christian Men Rejoice arr. Jerry Westenkuhler

*Please stand as you are able.

Preacher Rev. Jeff Coppley Liturgist Rev. Gary Mahathey Director of Traditional Music Jayson Snipes Organist Dennis Raley Acolytes Peyton Putnam Meggie Putnam

Participating in Worship Today

The white poinsettias are given to the glory of God and…

In honor of: Lynn Bailey, D’Ann and Jack Hershel by Becky Bailey

In memory of: Bill Starling by Elinor Starling Bob Bailey, Sterling Evans, Bob Evans and Dan Evans by Becky Bailey E. M. Hauser family, Virginia and Berry Maultsby by Wallace Maultsby Stella Burgera Abbott, Elizabeth H. Lasley, Doris Poole Fulton, Tommy Edward Rominger, Coleen Mickey Day, Dr. William Elesha, Joseph Leston Collins, Sr., Clement Manley Winfrey, Sr., Virginia McClary Parrish, Thomas Franklin Day by the Fellowship Class June W. Hunter by Billy Hunter June W. Hunter by Jon Hunter Dr. William Elesha by Mary Elesha Loved ones by Frances Durham and the Rybak family Allen Smith and Sara Beth Smith by Cathy Watkins James “Ed” Lovette (husband) and Frances Riddle (mother) by Jane Lovette Gus Davis by Benjamin Davis Stansberry

Please take the white poinsettias after the service today

Welcome to Maple Springs United Methodist Church.

It is a joy to have you in worship today! Welcome to Maple Springs United Methodist Church.

It is a joy to have you in worship today! First-Time Guests: Please complete the Attendance Card inside your bulletin and share it via the offering plate. You are also invited to visit the Welcome Desk after the service to receive a gift as a token of love from our church. It is a pleasure to welcome you here. Please come each Sunday and make Maple Springs your church home! Hearing Devices are available for use in the Sanctuary. If you need one, please speak to an usher. Seat

Cushions are located at the front (near the pulpit) and in the narthex for your comfort.

Sunday School: Come for Sunday School 9:55am - 10:45am. We offer dozens of classes spanning a variety of topics, interests, and age groups. Visit the welcome table for more info!

Contact Info Update: Has your contact information changed? Help us keep our records up-to-date! Please note any changes on the Attendance Card tear-out (mark as NEW), or contact Betsy Bechtel at (336)-722-7563x402, or betsy@maplesprings.org. Online Giving: Offerings can be made securely online by scanning this QR code or by visiting maplesprings.org/give. One-time and recurring donations can be accepted.

Maple Springs Strives to Be a Safe Sanctuary. Children in 5th grade and younger should be with an adult at all times. Do not let children leave Sunday School or the worship service unaccompanied or any reason.

Ministry Updates

Ongoing & Holiday Ministry Collections: All items may be placed in the donation drop off areas in the Craven Hall Lobby and Sanctuary Narthex. Mothers of Preschoolers Diaper Drive (Oct 1 - Dec 31): Diapers, wipes, and formula. For more information, contact Heather Head (headh@hotmail.com). Prison Ministry will be collecting stick antiperspirant during the month of January. Food Pantry will be collecting grocery bags during the month of January.

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Our Church offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday this week. Ladies Lunch Bunch, Tuesday, January 2, 11:30am - 1:00pm, Milner's American Southern,(630 S Stratford Rd): All women are invited to join the Ladies Lunch Bunch! For more information or to RSVP, please contact the church office at 336-722-7563.

First Wednesday Dinner, Wednesday, January 4, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, (Craven Hall): Join your church family for dinner on Wednesday, January 4th. Our menu includes Lasagna, tossed salad, French bread and banana pudding. Cost is $5 for adults and $4 for kids (5th and under) with a family maxi-mum of $20. Sign up in the bulletin or by emailing Betsy at (betsy@maplesprings.org) by Sunday, Jan-uary 1st. Galatians and Ephesians. Two Letters in Four Weeks, Wednesdays in January, 4:30 to 5:30 AND 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. (Cokesbury Room): Come join Pastor Jeff as we explore the Books of Galatians and Ephesians. For more information, please contact Pastor Jeff at jeff@maplesprings.org or 336-722-7093. Pastors’ Coffee, Sunday, January 8, 10:00am—10:45am, (Craven Hall): Are you a visitor, newcomer, or new member of Maple Springs? We invite you to have coffee with our pastors and fellowship with other "newer" folks in the congregation. This will also kick off our Path to Membership class, which will meet on Sundays, Jan 8th-Feb 5th, 10:00-10:45am. RSVP to erin@maplesprings.org. New Membership Class, Sundays, January 8-February 5th, 10:00—10:45, (1st meeting will be in Craven Hall): The Path Class is designed for newcomers and new members of the church and is an opportunity for you to meet and journey alongside other "newer" folks in the congregation as we seek to deepen our relationship with Christ and the church and discover what it means to be a disciple in the United Methodist tradition. DIRT and Cherub Choir, resume Wednesday, January 18th. Maple Springers Monthly Luncheon, Thursday, January 26, 11:45am - 1:00pm (Craven Hall): Please join us for our first senior adult luncheon of 2017! We'll enjoy a program by the Snappy Tappers and a sit-down lunch. Come enjoy fellowship, a delicious meal, and first-class entertainment! Please RSVP to the church office at 336-722-7563. If you have questions, contact erin@maplesprings.org.

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Prayer Ministry at Maple Springs

Pray without ceasing ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Maple Springs will publish names of persons seeking prayer so that the entire congregation may pray for those in need. Contact Betsy Bechtel in the church office betsy@maplesprings.org or (336)-722-7563. The names will remain for two weeks unless notified other-wise. The church also has a confidential intercessory prayer ministry. Confidential requests for the pastors or the prayer group may also be submitted through the bulletin tear-out. Those names will not appear in the church bulletin, but those persons and situations will receive prayer. Pray for church leaders worldwide: Pastors, program staff, preschool teachers, Sunday School teachers, local church officers, committees, ministry volunteers,. Pray for those who are in rehabilitation: Shut-Ins, all those in assisted living facilities Pray for our nation and those in authority: President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, all members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, all state legislators, local officials. law enforcement officers, President-elect Donald Trump and our newly elected officials. Pray for those with cares and concerns: Ongoing Concerns: George Aldhizer, Rev. Jonathan and Alisa Brake, Ann Butner, Everette Butner, Linda Byrum, Kim Crouch, Catherine David, Peter Davis, Tom Dunlap (Son-in-law of the Bradfords), Buford Edwards, Sharon Gibson, Jim Jackson (Will Jackson’s Dad), Nancy Keen, MaryJo Lee, Doris Martin, Ann Mitchell (Danny’s Mom), Jack Perry, Mark Schmal, Audrey & Oley Smith, Clyde Young (Michael Young’s Dad), Don Wheaton, CPO Tim Wooten. Our Christian Sympathy to: Wally Maultsby and family on the passing of his daughter in Colora-do on December 8th; the family of Carlene Judy who passed away December 12th. The family of Algie Crutchfield who passed away December 10th; JoAnn Angel and family on the recent passing of her sister in Atlanta. Carolyn Harris and family on the passing of Hank Harris December 21st. Pray for missions in which Maple Springs is engaged: Food Pantry, Old Town Elementary , Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries, Home Repair, Red Bird Mission (Eastern Kentucky), Project HOPE, WFBMC Burn Unit.

Stephen Ministry: Do you sometimes find yourself going through a tough time - emotionally or spiritually? Maybe it's a life crisis, maybe it's feeling down, maybe it's simply a feeling of being overwhelmed. Consider letting a Stephen

Minister help. We have trained Stephen Ministers in our congrega-tion who listen, care, encourage, pray, and walk alongside you during difficult times. Please contact one of the pastors to be put in touch with a Stephen Minister. Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!

Worship Team & Ministry Coordinators

Rev. Jeff Coppley Senior Pastor Rev. Gary Mahathey Associate Pastor Rev. Vicky Deng Chinese Congregation Mary Taylor Setliff Children & Family Ministries Joe Hout Youth & Next Generation Ministries Erin Moses Connecting Ministries Jayson Snipes Traditional Music Dennis Raley Organist & Cont. Program Director Jerry Chapman Contemporary Music Beth Juran Children’s Music Betsy Bechtel Office Manager A.Q. Cook & Lisa Aldhizer Finance Allison Kelly Food Pantry Jennifer Kiger Chapman Communications

Life Journal Reading Plan Dec. 25 1 Jn. 1-5 Dec. 26 Ps. 117, 119, 81-176 2 Jn. 3 Jn. Dec. 27 Rev. 1-4 Dec. 28 Rev. 5-9 Dec. 29 Rev. 10-14 Dec. 30 Rev. 15-18 Dec. 31 Rev. 19-22

Lectionary Texts Next Week: Isaiah 60:1-6

Psalm 72:1-7; 10-14 Ephesians 3:1-12

Luke 2:15-21

This Week: Isaiah 52:7-10

Psalm 98 Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)

John 1:1-14

This Week’s Calendar Sunday, December 25

Merry Christmas! 11:00am Traditional Worship 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:00pm Al-Anon Family Group Monday, December 26 Offices Closed 6:00pm Psalm Supper 7:30pm Line Dancing Tuesday, December 27 Offices Closed Food Pantry Closed 7:00am Men’s Breakfast 10:00am Chinese Bible Study 1:00pm Food Pantry 7:00pm Boy Scouts

Wednesday, December 28 9:00am Food Pantry 12:00pm Career Support Network 1:00pm Food Pantry 4:30pm Adult Bible Study 6:30pm Wednesday Night Prayer 6:45pm Adult Bible Study Thursday, December 29 8:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous 8:00pm Al-Anon Family Group Friday, December 30 9:00am Open Studio 7:30pm Chinese Bible Study Saturday, December 31 5:00pm Chinese Bible Study 8:00pm Christmas Eve Service Our offices will be closed December 26th, 27th and January 2nd.

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Feel free to speak with one of the pastors after the worship service or contact the

church at 336-722-7563 or in-fo@maplesprings.org.

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