Welcome to Lithia Springs Methodist Church
Sunday worship bulletin for December 8, 2024.
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The flowers in the chancel area are given to the glory of God.
*Please stand as you are comfortable.
Chiming of the Hour
Glenn McElroy
Welcome and Announcements
Rev. Thomas Long
Prelude
Christmas Bells
Arr. Robert. W. Thygerson
Glenn McElroy
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
Scott & Darla Bragg
*Hymn
“It Came upon the Midnight Clear” #194
Affirmation of Faith*
The Apostles’ Creed #691
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen.
Pastoral Prayer; Lord’s Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
Handbell Choir
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Rowland H. Prichard
Arr. Bill Ingram
Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow
Traditional Spiritual
Arr. Bill Ingram
A Child is Born, Hallelujah!
Based on MESSIAH by G. F. Handel
Arr. BIll Ingram
The Offertory Prayer
Rev. Thomas Long
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The Offertory
Christmas Medley
Arr. Albin C. Whitworth
John Gentry; Glenn McElroy
*The Doxology
Words: Thomas Ken
Music: Louis Bourgeois
Public Domain
CCLI License № 1152573
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Once Upon a Holy Night
Chancel Choir
Come, Emmanuel Medley
Arr. Craig Adams
Once Upon a Holy Night
Arr. Camp Kirkland
Welcome to Our World
Arr. Robert Sterling
Holy is the Lord
Arr. Bradley Knight; Regi Stone
Soloist – Vickie Brubaker
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Arr. Robert Sterling
Soloist – Arden Patterson-Peppers
Christ is Born! (Medley)
Arr. Russell Mauldin
Benediction
Rev. Thomas Long
Postlude
Postlude on “Gloria”
Arr. Jason D. Payne
Glenn McElroy
Acknowledgments
Handbell Choir
Tammy Brubaker
Jane Carter
Lucretia Dallas
Georgia Deakin
Margaret L. Jackson
Glenn McElroy
Bev McKown
Barbara Skinner
Bonnie Standridge
Sandra Warr
Chancel Choir
Michael Barrett
Tammy Brubaker
Vickie Brubaker
Glenda Cowan
Georgia Deakin
John Gentry
Margaret L. Jackson
Debra Livingston
Glenn McElroy
Bev McKown
Arden Patterson-Peppers
Barbara Skinner
George Walker
Sherry Walker
Bob Wallace
Sandra Warr
Other Acknowledgments
Narration written and read by Margaret Arnold
Organist – Glenn McElroy
Pianist – John Gentry
Sound – Dylan Bevins
If you have been visiting with us, we would love to be able to connect with you! Please take a Visitor’s Card from the pew, complete it, and place it in the offering plate.
Thank you for worshiping with us!
This Week’s Schedule
Today, December 8:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Christmas Cantata
Monday, December 9:
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 62
Tuesday, December 10:
7:00 p.m. Brotherhood of Methodist Men
Wednesday, December 11:
4:30 p.m. Prayer Group
6:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack 62
6:45 p.m. Handbells
7:45 p.m. Choir Practice
Friday, December 13:
5:00 p.m. How Far to Bethlehem
Saturday, December 14:
5:00 p.m. How Far to Bethlehem
Sunday, December 15:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
5:00 p.m. How Far to Bethlehem
From the Frempong Family
We are deeply grateful to our church family for the thoughtful letters sent to Olivia during her military training. Your kindness and prayers have been a great source of encouragement to her and a blessing to us all. Thank you for being such a supportive community!
Donate Used Eyeglasses
The Progressive Class is carrying on the legacy of Barbara Marquez, who dedicated 20 years to sending eyeglasses into the mission field. Your donation of gently used eyeglasses can help bring the gift of clear vision to those in need. A collection box is located in the Progressive classroom. Thank you for continuing this impactful ministry!
How Far to Bethlehem
Our annual live nativity drive-thru is being held on December 13, 14, 15 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. If you would like to volunteer as an actor or in another capacity, please call the church office, as it takes many hands to make this happen. It is a truly moving experience that shares with the community the hope, peace, and fulfillment that Christ’s birth brings and is a powerful reminder of God’s love and the promise of salvation.
Donations are needed to help make HFTB a special event! Contributions of apple juice, homemade desserts, cookies, or snack cakes may be dropped off from Sunday, December 8, through Friday, December 13, in the conference room across from the church office or in the kitchen. Please clearly label your contributions with “HFTB.” Monetary donations are also welcomed.
A meal is served every evening of HFTB at 5pm, before actors must dress at 6pm and take the stage at 7:00 p.m., when the community arrives. Thank you all, once again, for your generosity and support of our programs!
LSMC Christmas Party
Immediately following worship service on December 22nd we will head down to the Fellowship Hall for a fun, festive catered celebration! Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks.
November Financial Summary
Income $37,062.51
Expenses ($19,988.31)
Net Balance $17,074.20
To contact the church office,
please send correspondence to
[email protected]
Or call 770.948.5429