Prayer of Blessing and Consecration To the Prince of Peace, we praise your name.

We now dedicate to You these our symbols of the Nativity, the Advent season, our Christian Faith, these monetary gifts and our Joy in Your presence. O God, we now dedicate our lives anew to the service of Christ and pray that they may be filled with Your Love and Joy, so perfectly revealed through the Birth and Life of Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Mission Statement

Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving

We are glad you are here!

WE DEPART TO SERVE AND SHARE GODS LOVE

*Hymn of Dedication *Benediction *Benediction Response Blest Be the Tie That Binds UMH 557 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
(altar rail open for prayer during this hymn)

UMH 224

The flowers on the altar are given by Roy Baugher in celebration of Joyces birthday on Nov. 30. Last weeks offering: $2,525.00 Attendance: 117

Choir Director: Lenny Shank Greeters: Patricia Bailey & Cindy DeKersky Liturgist: Ed Munday

Head Usher: Steve Rittmayer Nursery Director: Joy Anderson Administrative Assistant: Carole Newlin

Please remember these people in prayer this week: Geneann Apodaco, Carolyn Bailey, Jason Bonell, Brittany & baby, Eunice Charles, Joyce & John Clayton, Fred Coder, Tiffany Critchfield, Cynthia & Jim Dekersky, Raymond & Violet Dyer, Lisa Faulk, Brad Fuller, Chris Garris, Kendra Gordon, Evalyn Gouge, Heath Graff, Marge & Jack Grieves, Ruth & Jim Griffith, Joey Hager, Andre HajAbed, Tola & Emil Hass, Joanne Heil, Robert Hildenbrandt, Jean Hoesman, Ariana Hutchinson, Ellen Keller, Tom Klotz, Bonnie & Jim Knepp, Joanne Knepp, Alene Krouse, Flo LaVine, Michael MacPherson, John Martin, Berniece Mason, Sandi Moore, Peggy Sue Munday, Sue & Karen Murray, Lilly Nettles, Keith Norman, Landon Parish, Jenny Piner, Doris Pitts, Kathy Puskar, Jan & Don Ridley, P. R. Rion, Ilene Rittmayer, Wilhelmina Rogers, Joe Scott, Joe Scott, Jr, Floy Smith, Wayne Smith, Jane Stahurski, Adele Stipp, Norma Jean Uher, Diana Whiteman, Eileen Zimmerman

Druid Hills United Methodist Church

1712 S.E. Lake Weir Road Ocala, Florida 34471 352-629-5688 Rev. Daryl W. Allen, pastor Email: [email protected] Pastors blog: www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com

Last Sunday after Pentecost

November 25, 2012

#2 - The Placement of the Altar Items and Wreaths Scripture: John 3:16-17 and 1 John 4:9-12 Hymn: His Name Is Wonderful Interpretation #3 - The Placement of Greens Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5; 9:6-7 Hymn: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (vs. 1-3) Interpretation #4 - The Placement of Poinsettias Interpretation Hymn: Love Came Down at Christmas #5 - The Placement of the Angels Interpretation Hymn: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing #6 - The Decorating of the Tree Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:32-34, Isaiah 55:12-13; 60:13 Hymn: Low, How a Rose Eer Blooming Interpretation #7 - The Lighting Ceremony Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, John 1:1-5, Matthew 5:14-16 Hymn: Joy to the World (vs. 1-3) Interpretation #8 - The Advent Wreath Introductory Word Candle lighting Hymn: Emmanuel, Emmanuel #9 - The Nativity Placement Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Hymn: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Interpretation WE OFFER OUR TITHES AND PRAISE

NT, pg. 94 & 241 UMH 174

WE GATHER IN GODS PRESENCE

Worship Leader: This is the day the Lord has made. All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Welcome and Announcements *Time of Greeting Prelude

OT, pg. 640 & 638 UMH 211

UMH 242

WE COME BEFORE GOD IN WORSHIP

*Hymn of Worship We Would See Jesus (vs.1) UMH 256 *Call to Worship: Leader: How shall we prepare this house for the coming of the King? People: With branches of cedar, the tree of royalty. Leader: How shall we prepare this house of the coming of the eternal Christ? People: With garlands of pine and fir, whose leaves are ever-living, ever-green. Leader: How shall we prepare this house for the coming of our Savior? People: With wreaths of holly and ivy, telling of His passion, death and resurrection. Leader: How shall we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Son of God? People: By hearing the words of the prophets, who foretold the saving work of God. Leader: For God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. People: Glory to God in the highest! Hallelujah! Amen. *Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus WE COME BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER Sharing of Joys and Prayer Concerns Pastoral Prayer Peoples Response The Lords Prayer UMH 895 UMH 196

UMH 240 OT, pgs. 376, 686, 691 UMH 216

OT, pg. 638, NT, pgs, 91 & 4 UMH 246

UMH 204 NT, pg. 58 UMH 229

Young Disciples Moment Offering and Offertory La Historia mas Linda Doxology *Congregation standing as you are able. (The Most Wonderful Story) Monica Lopez & Isaiah Rivera UMH 95

WE PREPARE FOR ADVENT WITH DECORATIONS #1 - The Placement of the Star and Paraments Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 Hymn: What Child Is This Interpretation NT, pg. 2 UMH 219

*Peoples Response

EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK: Nov. 25th - Dec. 1st Today 11/25 9:00 am Adult Focus Group 10:30 am Worship Monday 11/26 6:30 pm Cub Scouts Tuesday 11/27 8:15 am ROMEOs will meet at Dennys I-75 & SR 40 10:00 am UMW decorate FH 3:00 pm NCD 7:00 pm Choir 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 11/28 6:00 pm Brownies Thursday 11/29 10:30 am Bible Study 6:00 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Bible Study Friday 11/30 10:00 am Advent Breakfast - set-up Saturday 12/01 9:30 am Advent Breakfast Name Tags - Please remember to wear your name tags in church AND during the fellowship time after church. A basket will be provided in the Fellowship Hall to place your name tag in it after fellowship time. Name tags will only be made every two (2) weeks. December Newsletters are in the Narthex. Please take your copy. Offering placed on the communion rail next Sunday, during Holy Communion, is used to help those in need in our church and the community. Advent Breakfast - The UMW will be hosting the Advent Breakfast on Sat. December 1 at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. A sign-up sheet will be at the Connection Station. When you sign-up, please include the number in your group who will be attending. Deadline for reservations is today. If you have any questions, please see Joy Anderson, Hilda Bolomey or Vivian Bathurst. Sunday Theme for Dec. 2 - The following items are needed: toilet tissue, 9 sturdy foam plates and 55 gallon heavy-duty trash can liners. 2013 Flower Calendar is now hanging in the Narthex. Sign-up early to make certain the date(s) you want is/are available. If you have any questions, please see Elmo Graff. Prayer Shawl Ministry - Do you like to knit or crochet? We are going to meet Dec. 19 at 10 am in the Library. If you are a novice or experienced, please consider joining us. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Betty Erickson at 2372544. Do you need a special Christmas gift? We have quite a few DHUMC cookbooks available. The price has been reduced to $5 each or 3 for $10 for the holidays. If you are interested in making a purchase, please see Ruth Griffith or Eunice Reid.

EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK: Nov. 25th - Dec. 1st Today 11/25 9:00 am Adult Focus Group 10:30 am Worship Monday 11/26 6:30 pm Cub Scouts Tuesday 11/27 8:15 am ROMEOs will meet at Dennys I-75 & SR 40 10:00 am UMW decorate FH 3:00 pm NCD 7:00 pm Choir 7:00 pm Boy Scouts Wednesday 11/28 6:00 pm Brownies Thursday 11/29 10:30 am Bible Study 6:00 pm Girl Scouts 7:00 pm Bible Study Friday 11/30 10:00 am Advent Breakfast - set-up Saturday 12/01 9:30 am Advent Breakfast Name Tags - Please remember to wear your name tags in church AND during the fellowship time after church. A basket will be provided in the Fellowship Hall to place your name tag in it after fellowship time. Name tags will only be made every two (2) weeks. December Newsletters are in the Narthex. Please take your copy. Offering placed on the communion rail next Sunday, during Holy Communion, is used to help those in need in our church and the community. Advent Breakfast - The UMW will be hosting the Advent Breakfast on Sat. December 1 at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend. A sign-up sheet will be at the Connection Station. When you sign-up, please include the number in your group who will be attending. Deadline for reservations is today. If you have any questions, please see Joy Anderson, Hilda Bolomey or Vivian Bathurst. Sunday Theme for Dec. 2 - The following items are needed: toilet tissue, 6 oz. or 8 oz. foam or paper cups and 55 gallon heavy-duty trash can liners. 2013 Flower Calendar is now hanging in the Narthex. Sign-up early to make certain the date(s) you want is/are available. If you have any questions, please see Elmo Graff. Prayer Shawl Ministry - Do you like to knit or crochet? We are going to meet Dec. 19 at 10 am in the Library. If you are a novice or experienced, please consider joining us. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please contact Betty Erickson at 2372544. Do you need a special Christmas gift? We have quite a few DHUMC cookbooks available. The price has been reduced to $5 each or 3 for $10 for the holidays. If you are interested in making a purchase, please see Ruth Griffith or Eunice Reid.

Thank you to the following volunteers for their assistance during worship service Group 1 - Star, Paraments John & Nancy Battin Frankie Fischkelta Ruth Griffith Linda Hughes Eunice Reid Group 4 - Poinsettias, Balcony Wreaths Evalyn Gouge Bob & Raquel Hisey Libby Orbison Doris Pitts Gloria Ufkes Group 7 - Lighting Ceremony Raquel Hisey Gayle Huels Libby Orbison Group 8 - Lighting of the Advent Wreath John & Nancy Battin Frankie Fischkelta Group 5 - Placement of the Angels Gayle Huels Linda Hughes Louise Young Group 2 - Bible, Altar items Group 3 - Window Greens Evalyn Gouge Charles Reid Steve Rittmayer Edith & Nick Caroleo Ruth Griffith Federico & Monica Lopez Federico Lopez, Jr. Jose Lopez Group 6 - Chrismons Doris Pitts Charles & Eunice Reid Gloria Ufkes Louise Young Group 9 - Nativity Federico & Monica Lopez Federico Lopez, Jr. Jose Lopez

Thank you to the following volunteers for their assistance during worship service Group 1 - Star, Paraments John & Nancy Battin Frankie Fischkelta Ruth Griffith Linda Hughes Eunice Reid Group 4 - Poinsettias, Balcony Wreaths Evalyn Gouge Bob & Raquel Hisey Libby Orbison Doris Pitts Gloria Ufkes Group 7 - Lighting Ceremony Raquel Hisey Gayle Huels Libby Orbison Group 8 - Lighting of the Advent Wreath John & Nancy Battin Frankie Fischkelta Group 5 - Placement of the Angels Gayle Huels Linda Hughes Louise Young Group 2 - Bible, Altar items Group 3 - Window Greens Evalyn Gouge Charles Reid Steve Rittmayer Edith & Nick Caroleo Ruth Griffith Federico & Monica Lopez Federico Lopez, Jr. Jose Lopez Group 6 - Chrismons Doris Pitts Charles & Eunice Reid Gloria Ufkes Louise Young Group 9 - Nativity Federico & Monica Lopez Federico Lopez, Jr. Jose Lopez