Join Us For Worship Sunday December 27th at 11:00am on our Youtube Channel

Order of Worship December 27, 2020

For the Avent Ferry UMC Worship Video (Click Here (Link opens in a new window)

The worship video will be available live at 11:00 am.
Text for hymns are found below each hymn.  Click on the hymn highlighted text for music. 

Prelude: “Silent Night” by Franz Gruber………..Greg Dixon  Please post your prayer requests and praises in the YouTube chat box, or email concerns to pastor@afumc.com
 
Greeting……………………………Pastor Juan
 
Opening Prayer…………………Robbie                                  
 
Opening Hymn: “The First Noel” #245………Evan
The United Methodist Hymnal
Traditional English carol; harmony from Christmas Carols New and Old, 1871
 
1. “The first Noel the angel did say
was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
in fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
 
2. They looked up and saw a star
shining in the east, beyond them far;
and to the earth it gave great light,
and so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
 
3. And by the light of that same star
three Wise Men came from country far;
to seek for a king was their intent,
and to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
 
4. This star drew nigh to the northwest,
o’er Bethlehem it took its rest;
and there it did both stop and stay,
right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.
 
5. Then entered in those Wise Men three,
full reverently upon the knee,
and offered there, in his presence,
gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
born is the King of Israel.”
 
Second Opening Hymn: “Away in a Manger” #217……sung by Michael & Noelle (with Wendy Poister on piano)
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words: Anonymous
Music by James R. Murray, 1887
 
“1. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
the little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.”
 
Scripture Reading: Genesis 50:20………………Mary
©2012 Common English Bible
“You planned something bad for me, but God produced something good from it, in order to save the lives of many people, just as he’s doing today.” (CEB)
 
Prayers of the People: Please comment with your prayer concerns and especially offer up those things that cause your soul to be in a place of deep lament this day.
(After each prayer read)
Leader: Lord in your mercy…
All: Hear our prayer.
 
Closing Prayer of the People……………………Pastor Juan
 
Hymn of Preparation: “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #230……Lucy 
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words by Phillips Brooks, circa 1868
Music by Lewis H. Redner, 1868
 
“1. O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie;
above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by.
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting light;
the hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.
 
4. O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend to us, we pray;
cast out our sin, and enter in,
be born in us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
the great glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us,
our Lord Emmanuel!”
 
Scripture Reading: Luke 1:46-49……………Emily
©2012 Common English Bible
“Mary said, “With all my heart I glorify the Lord!
In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior.
He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant.
Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored because the mighty one has done great things for me.” (CEB)
 
Message: Blessings of 2020………Pastor Juan & KIDS ROC
 
Giving of our tithes and offerings…………………………………Emily (video 07)
You can do this with no fee through your bank’s online bill pay option. It is easy to set up for automatic monthly giving. Or, you can use this link: Online Giving
 
Offertory hymn: “What Child Is This?” #219 ….. Mary
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words by William C. Dix, 1865
16th Century English melody
 
“1. What child is this who, laid to rest,
on Mary’s lap is sleeping?
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
while shepherds watch are keeping?
 
This, this is Christ the King,
whom shepherds guard and angels sing;
haste, haste to bring him laud,
the babe, the son of Mary.”
 
Offertory Response:
“Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #95……Evan 
The United Methodist Hymnal 
OLD 100th, Public Domain
 
“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.”
         
Prayer after receiving offerings………………Emily
 
Closing Hymn: “Joy to the World” #246……Jean Marie
The United Methodist Hymnal
Words by Isac Watts, 1719 (Psalms 98:4-9)
Music arranged from G.F. Handel, 1741, by Lowell Mason, 1848
 
“1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Let earth receive her King;
let every heart prepare him room,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven and nature sing,
and heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.”
 
Announcements………………Lorri Bingham
 
Dismissal with blessing……Pastor Juan                                    
 
Postlude: “Joy to the World” by George Frideric Handel….Greg Dixon
 


 
For additional AFUMC Announcements: See your AFUMC Announcements E-mail or Click Announcements Here

Follow us on Instagram @aventferryumc and Twitter #aventferryumc