Viola
United Methodist Church
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December 22, 2013
VIOLA
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Worship: 10:00 AM
Pastor: Wayne Hull
December 22, 2013
Ministers: All the People
Pianist: Ginger McCauley
4th Sunday in Advent
Welcome, one and all, to worship, Christian fellowship and faith-education
classes today. May you be richly blessed by the Holy Spirit.
Hearing assists & LARGE print bulletins are available. Ask an usher.
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PRELUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS & PRAYER
Ginger McCauley
Pastor Wayne
*SIGN OF PEACE AND GREETING
*MISSION STATEMENT: (Unison)
The Viola United Methodist Church is a Bible based family of believers who
love God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; glorifying God by prayerful, caring
outreach and open doors.
*OPENING HYMN NO. 240: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
*CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively)
Jeff Wendorf
L: Restore us, O Lord of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
P: Come, Lord Jesus!
(You may be seated.)
LIGHTING OF THE 4th ADVENT CANDLE
Daniel and Anali Knotke
Family: The fourth candle symbolizes God’s love for the world. We praise and
thank God for the revelation of his love for us through the gift of his Son, Jesus
Christ.
Lighting of the third candle. Family reads Luke 2:8-14, Psalm 91:11-16.
Family: The angels, God’s messengers, not only announced the birth of Jesus but
are symbols that remind us of God’s love and protection.
Unison Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to show your love, that it may be a
source of hope to those who feel unlovable and a beacon of light to the
darkest corners of your world. Help us always to be carriers of your love to
all. Amen.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Responsively)
Jeff Wendorf
L: Our God, we confess to you our shortcomings, our moments of weakness and
wickedness.
P: Forgive us, O Lord.
L: We confess our insensitivity to the needs around us, our ignorance of the
interruptions and opportunities to serve.
P: Forgive us, O Lord.
L: We confess our forgetfulness of your mercy and sacrifice.
P: Forgive us, O Lord.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (Responsively)
Jeff Wendorf
L: Let us pray for the nations of the world and those who lead them, that wars may
cease, and peace and justice may be known in every place.
P: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
L: Let us pray for all of those who live in sorrow or any kind of need, that they may
be healed and strengthened.
P: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
L: Let us pray for families, that, like Joseph and Mary, they may care for their
children and protect them.
P: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
L: Let us pray for the church, that we may welcome Christ when he appears in our
midst, especially among the hungry, the sick, and the homeless.
P: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.
L: We offer these prayers through Jesus Christ our Lord.
P: Amen.
MORNING HYMN NO. 220: “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
SPECIAL MUSIC
“Mary Did You Know”
Bob Dewey
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE: “Mary and Joseph’s journey”
INTRODUCTION (Liturgist only)
Sermon Outline:
I.
What is your reaction to interruptions?
A. Interruptions can be sacred
B. Interruptions can be frustrating
Jeff Wendorf
II.
III.
Looking at interruptions in the Christmas story
A. Interruptions on the journey
B. Interruptions at the inn
C. Interruptions can be an opportunity
Jesus and interruptions
SCRIPTURE AND MESSAGE: “Innkeeper: Unexpected Servant”
Pastor Wayne
Luke 2:1-7
About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the
Empire. This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria. Everyone had to
travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for. So Joseph went from the
Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David’s town, for the census. As a
descendant of David, he had to go there. He went with Mary, his fiancée, who was
pregnant.
While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her
firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room
in the hostel.
HAVE YOU SEEN GOD AT WORK LATELY? A time of sharing.
GIVING OUR GIFTS AND TITHES
Ginger McCauley
*DOXOLOGY NO. 95: “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
*OFFERTORY PRAYER (Unison)
Pastor Wayne
God of wisdom, may you inspire us once again to become openhanded
givers in this world of “looking out for #1.” Offer us the courage to be
compassionate toward others and forgiving in spirit. Remind us that others
gladly come to our aid, and help us pay that generosity forward. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN NO. 234: “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (Vs. 1-3)
*BENEDICTION (Unison)
Pastor Wayne
Now, go into the world of interruptions, thankful for the interruptions of
Mary, Joseph, the innkeeper, and most of all of Jesus, who allowed himself to
be so interrupted by our need that he sacrificed all for us. Go and likewise
allow yourself to be interrupted by the needs of others.
(*Indicates to stand as you are able)
++++LIFE IN OUR CHURCH COMMUNITY++++
PRAYERS OF CONCERN:
Rachel Holdinger, Jeanne Chauvette, Junior Gilman, Valdo & Lillian Geary, Leona
Hill, Doris Sime, Bob Kinsey, Katherine Carr, Stacy McCauley, Phyllis Perry, Vicki
Davenport, Greg Wipperman, Mike Wenzel, Greg Perry, Terry Hall, Don Sanford,
Barb & Dick Lepley, Ken Smith, Pastor Wayne, Phyllis Merry, Marilyn Moser, Rev.
Alice Richards, Karina Jones, Eldon Kenworthy, Lynn Teach, Rev. Barb Miller, Sonja
Whitfield, Joy Richards, Dale Young and the family of Darvin Hooker.
IN THE MILITARY:
Joshua Oakley, AK; David Larson, Afghanistan; Timothy Wearing, Washington DC;
RJ Poff, Afghanistan; Brendon Mabb, San Diego, CA; Matt Fortun, Germany,
Michelle McCauley Brooks, Virginia Beach, VA, and Noah Young, Lackland AFB, TX.
Is there anyone you would like included on the prayer list? Please call the secretary (627-1910).
FOR PASTORAL CARE call: Pastor Wayne Hull at (608) 627-1448, or cell (920) 3502020.
NEW CHURCH EMAIL ADDRESS: violaumc@mwt.net
OUR WEBSITE: www.violaumc.weebly.com
Please check out our website to find what is going on: bulletins, pictures of Haiti, blog
and much more!
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ADULT/YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY! Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM. This
Bible Study will also be available on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the church.
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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN: The next MobilePack is scheduled for April
3-5, 2014. Please mark your calendars so you can be part of this gratifying event!
STEWARDSHIP REPORT 2013
Weekly Budget
Year to Date
Offering December 15
$
2,768.00
$
72,100.00
2013 Viola Budget
$ 137,578.00
Mortgage on church
$ 72,198.72
(Quarterly payment)
$
4,261.69
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Attendance for December 15
128
Next Griffin Trust payment arrives in December.
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THE MITTEN TREE is up and waiting for donations of hats,
mittens, gloves, socks, scarves that will be given to Gail at Kickapoo
Schools. It will also be available for Viola Food Pantry families
too. Boots are welcomed.
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DONATIONS are needed for Feed My Starving Children. The noisy can will be
passed around. In April, volunteers are needed again to bag food. Watch for details in
the spring!
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT’S HAPPENING
TODAY:
COMING UP:
December 21
December 22
December 24
December 25
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Sunday school
Worship
9-11 AM
Viola Food Pantry
Advent IV
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Happy Christmas!!!
7:00 PM
All Day
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ADVENT TREE AND WREATH REMEMBRANCE
Tree:
In memory of Fred & Mae Matthes, given by the family.
Wreaths:
In memory of Cecil & Myrtle Kellogg, given by the family.
In Memory of Finn & Ruth Johannesen, and Denver & Marie Heal
by their family.
In memory of Scott Gilman by Grandma & Grandpa Gilman.
In memory of Wilfred Lawton by Lorraine and family.
In memory of Betsy Campbell by Denny and Rachel Baker.
In memory of Ed and Hilda Baker by Denny and Rachel Baker.
In memory of Mae & Earl Gilman, and Einer & Helen Johnson by De Anna
and Arlen Johnson.
In memory of Margie Sanford by her family.
In memory of Earl & Gretchen Wheeler, and Lester, Doris & Elva Heal by
Lana and Bill Wheeler.
In memory of loved ones of the Merry and Tincher families by Ruby and Don.
In memory of Carrie Beth Hyde by Don & Dorothy Hyde.
This bulletin given in memory of Wilfred Lawton by Lorraine Lawton.