Hearing devices are available near the entrance of the Sanctuary.

Prayer Concerns

Anna Avery, Jane Aycock, Anjalie Bhattacharyya, Carol Boykin, Becky Brown, Roy Carawan, Willie Cassell, Allen Cowen, Susan Donellan, Mary Easter, Jack Farmer, Rob Frohlking, Tempie Furr, Mike Hardy, Dylan Harrell, Martha Helms, Eleanor Hennis, Hortencia Herlinda, Bob Hinshaw, Becky Humphrey, Fred Jetter, Gina Josephson, Beth Laverty, Ernie and Jane Miller, George Miller, Ferd Moran, Lorraine Perkinson, Amy Pethick, Carol Remley, Sid Small, Harlyn Van Sloten, Henry Sofley, Tracey Walden, Elaine Zisek, and those serving in the Armed Forces

Contact Information: 919-467-9394; info@wpumc.com; www.wpumc.com

Please join us for our candlelight Christmas Eve services: 5:00pm—Embrace Contemporary Worship with Holy Communion 7:00pm & 11:00pm—Traditional services with Holy Communion 9:00pm—Music and meditation service, Holy Communion, no candlelight ———————————————————————————————— Starting in January, more options for Children's Sunday School! From 9:45 to 10:45 (drop off begins at 9:30) we will continue to have preschool meet together and elementary students will meet together as a large group. From 10:45 to 11:00 there will be a snack time for all children-those being picked up, those being dropped off for the new 11:00-12:00 Sunday School hour, and those who are staying for both hours. Both Sunday School hours will use the Orange curriculum, with the same weekly lesson but different activities each hour. ———————————————————————————————— A “Leaders Are Learners II” workshop will be held from 8am to noon on Jan. 5 in the CLC. The focus is on “Servant Leadership,” and the keynote speaker is our District Superintendent, Rev. Gray Southern. Additional topics covered include how to use some of our church digital tools and how to conduct effective meetings. All are welcome. ———————————————————————————————— Epiphany Sunday is January 6. Join our celebration of the visit by the Wise Men to the baby Jesus. After our 11:15am Familia service there will be hot chocolate and the traditional “kings' bread.” All are welcome. ———————————————————————————————— Our next Family Promise hosting is January 7-13. With all the busyness of the holidays, we need people to be the welcoming hands and feet of Christ. Please sign up at wpumc.com/familypromise to be a morning or evening van driver, a social host to play with the kids and youth, or an overnight host. Meal provider groups, please sign up your contact person. Thank you for sharing God’s love with these families. Call Suzy Drake with questions at 919-18-2850. ———————————————————————————————— Thursday Morning Bible Study will resume on January 10 at 9:30am with Jesus, Continued...Why the Spirit Inside You Is Better than Jesus Beside You, by J.D. Greear and Trevin Wax. In this eight-session Bible study, you will learn how you can have a satisfying, powerful relationship with God through the Holy Spirit. $15 covers the workbook and all supplies. Register online by December 30. ———————————————————————————————— We will have a church-wide meeting and discussion Sunday, Jan. 20, at 5:00pm, on the "Way Forward" concerning the denomination’s stance on LGTBQ+ , with our District Superintendent, Rev. Grey Southern. ———————————————————————————————— Women’s Spiritual Renewal Retreat - March 15-17, 2019 at the Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores, NC. Register now online at wpumc.com/signups. $100 deposit is due by February 10, with balance due at the retreat. For info email robincranfill5@gmail.com.

Ministry in Action - Announcements

Peace

Iglesia Metodista Unida

White Plains

United Methodist Church December 23, 2018

23 de diciembre 2018

The narrations this morning come from “In the Manger” by Max Lucado, as adapted by Lisa Fox. Todays musicians: Victoria Pedroza—violin, Anna Maria Smith—violin, Presti Merrill—viola, Jesse Smith—cello, David Prodoehl—bass, Victoria Nelson—percussion, Mac Pannill—organ/piano

The Church office will be closed December 24—26 and January 1. The business office will be closed December 25—January 1.

——————————————————————————————— The last check run of the year will be December 19, 2018 for check requests received by December 18, 2018 at noon. Check requests re-ceived after that will be paid out in the first week of January.

All gifts intended for credit in 2018 must be dated December 2018 and received in the church office by Monday, December 31, 2018 at 3pm or dropped in the offering plate or the safe by December 31, 2018. Mailed gifts must be postmarked by December 31, 2018 and online gifts must be made by December 31, 2018. All gifts made at worship on Sunday, January 6, 2019 will be considered 2019 gifts.

To donate stock, go to wpumc.com/stock.

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude Angels from the Realms of Glory Robert Hobby

Gloria Fanfare Jeffrey Ames (see insert)

*Opening Hymn Sing We Now of Christmas UMH #237

Advent Candle Lighting and Passing of the Peace Charles Williams

Time of Prayer Christmas Music Program

Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming Praetorius

Reading #1

And the Glory of the Lord George Frideric Handel

Reading #2

He Who First Held Mary’s Child Dan Forrest (see insert)

Reading #3

Glory to God George Frideric Handel (see insert)

Reading #4

The First Noel Andrew Huish (see insert)

The Offertory Once in Royal David’s City Charles Callahan

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

Reading #5

Huron Carol arranged by Dan Forrest (see insert) Sara Sublette, soloist

Reading #6

Joy to the World Frank Kuykendall

*Closing Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High UMH #238

Benediction

*Choral Response

Let There Be Peace on Earth arranged by Mary McDonald

Postlude Noel! Tidings of Comfort and Joy! Kristina Langlois

*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.

Welcome...We’re Glad You’re Here!

Closer

Advent Candle Lighting and Welcome

Joey Drake

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

God Is Able

No Wonder (Roar of the Rugged Cross)

Prayer and Offering

Dr. Lee Heathcoat

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Forever

Message

Christmas Classic 4—Treat Every Day Like Christmas

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.

Scripture

Luke 2:1-15

Silent Night

Response/Final Remarks We’d love to get to know you, and we’d like for you to get to know us!

If you’d like to share your contact info with us, feel free to sign the pew pad when it is passed your way. Thanks!

CCLI#967142

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

Preludio

Oración de Bienvenida

Lucas 1:68-79

*Oíd un Son de Alta Esfera 101 *Venid Fieles Todos 106

Encender la Corona de Adviento

Isaías 7:14 *Tú Dejaste Tu Trono 88

*Al Que Está Sentado en el Trono Lucas 2:11

*No Hay Lugar Más Alto *La Niña de Tus Ojos

Oración de Adviento

Diezmos y Ofrendas

*Oh Santísimo 95

Lucas 2:6-7 e Isaías 9:6-7 *Te Doy Gloria *Noche de Paz

Oración de Envió

Anuncios

Servicio de Noche Buena, lunes 24 de diciembre 5:00pm.

Celebración del Día de Reyes, domingo 6 de enero a las 11:15am. Al terminar el servicio tendremos la visita de los Reyes Magos y la tradicional Rosca de Reyes.

Primer Día de Semillas y Cosecha de Amor 2019, 15 de enero 5:30pm.

Discovery 2019, del 1 al 3 de febrero para los jóvenes de escuela secundaria. Registrarse wpumc.com/Discovery. Costo de registración $50. Para más información hablar con Mahali, Sara o Jason.