Worship Bulletin 12.12.21

9:30 am The Gathering Lyrics

Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels we have heard on high
Sweetly singing o’er the plains
And the mountains in reply
Echoing their joyous strains

Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why your joyous strains prolong?
What the gladsome tidings be
Which inspire your heavenly song

Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Come to Bethlehem and see
Him whose birth the angels sing
Come adore on bended knee
Christ our Lord, the new born King

Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Gloria in Excelsis Deo

Love Came Down at Christmas

Love came down at Christmas
Love, a lovely love divine
Love was born at Christmas
Stars and angels gave the sign

Love will be our token
Love be yours, and love be mine
Love from God to all of us
Love for plea and gift a sign

O Holy Night

O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt His worth
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder beams a new and glorious morn

Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born
O night divine, O night, O night divine

Fall on your knees, oh hear the angel voices
O night divine, O night when Christ was born

11:00 am Traditional Worship Bulletin

Traditional Worship Service
December 12, 2021 | 11:00 am

“When It’s Not All About You”
Matthew 1:18-25
Dr. Tim Bruster and Rev. Lance Marshall,
Co-Senior Pastors

Welcome
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Senior Pastor

Prelude: “O Come, Little Children”
Jason D. Payne, arranger
Peggy Graff, organist

Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Isaiah 5:10
We light this candle as a symbol of Christ our Joy. May the joyful promise of your presence, O God, make us rejoice in our hope of salvation.

Congregation Sung Response
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel

Children’s Christmas Pageant
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
Part 1 – Jesus is Born
#230 O Little Town of Bethlehem, verse 1

Part 2 – The Angels Announce the Good News
#240 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, verse 1

Part 3 – The Shepherds and Sheep Run to the Manger
#234 O Come All Ye Faithful, verse 1

Part 4 – A Visit from the Wise Men
#254 We Three Kings, verse 1

Part 5 – Savior of the World
#217 Away in a Manger, verse 1

*Hymn 203: “Hail to the Lord’s Anointed”
Hail to the Lord’s Anointed,
great David’s greater Son!
Hail, in the time appointed,
his reign on earth begun!
He comes to break oppression,
to set the captive free,
to take away transgressions,
and rule in equity.

He comes with succor speedy
to those who suffer wrong,
to help the poor and needy,
and bid the weak be strong,
to give them songs for sighing,
their darkness turn to light,
whose souls, condemned and dying,
are precious in his sight.

He shall come down like showers
upon the fruitful earth;
love, joy, and hope, like flowers,
spring in his path to birth.
Before him, on the mountains,
shall peace, the herald, go,
and righteousness, in fountains,
from hill to valley flow.

To him shall prayer unceasing
and daily vows ascend,
his kingdom still increasing,
a kingdom without end.
The tide of time shall never
his covenant remove.
His name shall stand for ever;
that name to us is Love.

Sacrament of Baptism
Bradley Walker Dearden, son of Jacqueline and Michael Dearden

Baptismal Hymn 191: “Jesus Loves Me” (vs. 1)
Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.

Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

Congregational Response
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example
of Christ that Bradley Walker, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.

Sermon: “When It’s Not All About You”
Rev. Lance Marshall, Co-Senior Pastor

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)

Announcements

Offertory

*Doxology 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

*Benediction
One: Our gathering will soon be ended. Where will we go, and what will we do?
All: We will go out to be God’s people in the world.
One: May grace, peace, hope, love, and joy forever accompany you. Amen.

*Congregational Benediction: “Emmanuel, Emmanuel”
Emmanuel, Emmanuel, his name is called Emmanuel,
God with us, revealed in us, his name is called Emmanuel.

*Postlude: “Prepare the Way”
James Mansfield, arranger

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Notes from First Church:

Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth – we are glad you’re here to worship with us today!

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Asterisks (*) indicate times when you are invited to stand as you are able.

“Faith Like a Child” is our children’s sermon developed for young worshipers of all ages.

In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate during the month of December will support the food bank.

The Poinsettias and decorations for the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Broderick and Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Smith.

Musicians
Violin I – Ordabek Duissen, concertmaster, Jen Betz
Violin II – Steven Li, principal, Molly Baer
Viola – Ola Holowka, principal, Dan Sigale
Cello – Keira Fullerton, principal
Bass -Julie Vinsant
French Horn- Kelly Cornell
Trumpet- Kyle Sherman, principal
Trumpet II -Jesse Rajabe
Trombone – Tony Baker

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