CHRISTMAS CANTATA 2019

gOIN’ TO bETHLEHEM Choir

pREpARE THE WAY OF THE LORD Choir

jESUS, HE SHALL bE gREAT Choir

MARY’S SOLO: bREATH OF HEAVEN Soloist, grace Horton

jOSEpH’S SOLO: WHAT CAN I gIVE? Soloist, David Thames

ALL IS WELL Choir

SUCH WISE MEN Choir

WHAT CAN I gIVE TO THE kINg? Soloist, Ayva Moore

I HEARD THE bELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY Choir

SHINE ON US Choir

SpeakersEric Law Lisa Lowry

Technical SupportStephen Marshall, media directorEthan Waldschmidt, screens

InstrumentalistsTony Johnston, pianistLisa Lowry, pianistCole Burling, trumpet

TenorStephen CottenMonty NewsomDavid Thames

BassBilly JordanWayne Thames

SopranoRhonda BanmanLinda BarnhartCharlotte ByrdLou DanielLamanda GriffithGrace HortonCindy McDonaldMaaike PlantingaPat WrightMarcy Yates

AltoJan AndrewsBecky ArterburyYvonne HamptonCorrine JohnstonMelissa JohnstonJudy KirbyCarolyn NewsomKelly NewsomeJackie StempelNel Thames

Marilyn Joyce , Director of Music

Sunday, December 15, 201911:00 AM

pocket Verse:

John answered them, “I baptize with water. Among you stands one whom you do not know, 27 the one who is coming after me; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandal.”

John 1:26-28

pRELUDE Lisa Lowry

WELCOME

LIgHTINg OF THE ADVENT CANDLE OF jOY Eric, Maegen, Jobe, & Knox Law

*HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected jesus UM #196Cole Burling, trumpet

*pASTORAL pRAYER

*THE LORD’S pRAYER

SCRIpTURE John 1:6-8. John 1:19-28 ??

CHRISTMAS CANTATA 2019

gOIN’ TO bETHLEHEMWords and Music by Jay Althouse

ChorusGoin’ to Bethlehem, Goin’ to Bethlehem, Goin’ to Bethlehem, Goin’ to Bethlehem Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that child. Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, gonna take a while.

Verse Look over yonder and see the wise men. On a journey they travel a-far. Look over yonder and see the wise men, led to Bethlehem by a star.

Chorus Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that child.

Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, gonna take a while.

VerseLook over yonder and see the shepherds watching over their flocks by night.Look over yonder and see the shepherds, by the light of a star so bright.

ChorusGoin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that child.Goin’ to Bethlehem, gonna take a while.

VerseI’m gonna sing, sing, sing, sing heavenly melodies when I see that child.I’m gonna sing, sing, sing, sing heavenly melodies when I see that child.I’m gonna shout, shout, shout, hallelujah when I see that child.I’m gonns shout, shout, shout, hallelujah when I see that child. Oh ChorusGoin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that child.Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, gonna take a while.

VerseLook over yonder and see the angels, from the heavens they come to earth.Look over yonder and see the angels, singing praise of a baby’s birth.

ChorusGoin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that child.Goin’ to Bethlehem, see that baby. Goin’ to Bethlehem, gonna take a while.

Goin’ to Bethlehem, Goin’ to Bethlehem, Goin’ to Bethlehem, to see that child.

A voice cries out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain made low. Then the glory of the lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken it. “

pREpARE THE WAY OF THE LORDWords and Music by Lloyd Larsen

A voice cries out, “Prepare the way of the Lord, Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.

Every valley shall be lifted up And every mountain made low.

The glory of the Lord shall be revealed; All people shall see it together.The mouth of the Lord has spoken it: The glory of the Lord shall be revealed.”

A voice cries out, “Prepare the way of the Lord,Make straight in the desert a highway for our God.Every valley shall be lifted up, And every mountain made low.Prepare the way of the Lord.

IntheGospelofLuke,thefirstchapter,wearetold:InthesixthmonththeangelGa-brielwassentbyGodtoatowninGalileecalledNazareth,toavirginengagedtoamanwhosenamewasJoseph,ofthehouseofDavid.Thevirgin’snamewasMary.Andhecametoherandsaid,“Greetings,favoredone!TheLordiswithyou.Donotbeafraid,Mary,foryouhavefound

favorwithGod.Youwillconceiveandbearason,andyouwillnamehimJesus.HewillbecalledtheSonoftheMostHigh,andtheLordGodwillgivetohimthethroneof

hisancestorDavid.”

jESUS, HE SHALL bE gREAT Words and Music by Linda Lee Johnson & Tom Fettke

Behold, a maiden shall conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus;For thus, the power of the Lord, the Holy Ghost, is come upon her.And He who is born of Mary, He who is but a tiny baby, He shall be called the Son of God.

His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus;He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest, Who has given Him the throne of His fathers; And of His kingdom there shall be no end.

His name is Jesus; He shall be great, And shall be called the Son of Righteousness,The Prince of Peace, the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings.His name is Jesus.Behold, good tidings of great joy will come to you and to all people;For unto you a child will be born, and He will be our Lord and Savior.

And He who is born of Mary, He who is but a tiny baby, He shall be called the Son of God. His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus, His name is Jesus; He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest, Who has given Him the throne of His fathers; And of His kingdom there shall be no end.

His name is Jesus; He shall be great,And shall be called the Son of Righteousness,The Prince of Peace, the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings.His name is Jesus, Jesus, Jesus.

OFFERTORY pRAYER “For God so loved the world, that God gave … !”

John 3:16 (adapted)

*DOXOLOgY UM #95

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

Thestorywecelebratetodayisthestoryofhumanyearninganddivinelove…offrailtyandsplendor…ofholinesswrappedinaburlapblanketandroyaltylaidinaboxofstraw.

Thestorybeginsinapartoftheworldthatseemedalmostforgotten,intheheartofagirlwhowaswillingtobelieve.HundredsofyearsagointheregionofGalilee,GodsentanangeltoayounggirlnamedMary,whowaspledgedtomarryamannamedJoseph.

TheangeltoldMarythatshewouldbeovershadowedbytheHolySpirit,andwouldbearaSonwhowouldbecalledtheMostHigh-aSonwhowouldreignonthethroneofDavidforever.Marywastroubledandafraid,buttheangelassuredher-“NothingisimpossiblewithGod.” Andso…asshewaitedandwondered,MarydrewneartoGodinprayer,askingonlyforthegiftofHispresenceandHisstrength.

MAry’S SOLO: BreATh Of heAven Soloist: Grace Horton Words and Music by Chris Eaton and Amy Grant

I am waiting in a silent prayerI am frightened by the load I bear.In a world as cold as stone, Must I walk this path alone?Be with me now, Be with me now.

Do You wonder as You watch my face,If a wiser one should have had my place.But I offer all I am for the mercy of Your plan. Help me be strong, help me be, help me.

Breath of Heaven, hold me together, Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven.Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness,Pour over me Your holiness, for you are holy, Breath of Heaven.

NowJosephwasarighteousman,andwhenhelearnedofMary’spregnancy,heconsidereddivorcingherquietlytokeepherfrompublicdisgrace.ButanangelappearedtoJosephalso,andtoldhimnottobeafraidtotakeMaryashiswife,forthebabywasindeedfromtheHolySpirit.ThisbabywastobecalledJesus,theSaviorofmanandtheSonofGod.

WhatdidJosephfeelasheawaitedthegiftofGod’sSonintohisownfamily?Certainlyapprehensive.Overjoyed,butalso,overwhelmed.GodwasputtingHisownsonintothecareofacarpenter“WhathaveItooffersuchaChild?”Josephwondered.

jOSEpH’S SOLO: WHAT CAN I gIVE? Soloist,David Thames Words by Claire Cloninger/ Music by Gary Rhodes and Steve Fry

What can I give to this child of Yours? How can I stand in Your place? How can I father the Son of the FatherApart from the Father’s grace, apart from the Father’s grace.

How can I do what You need me to do?And be who You need me to be? How can I hold this Child sent from Heaven unless You are holding me?Unless You are holding me. Breath of Heaven – Reprise Breath of Heaven, hold me together, Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven.Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness.Pour over me your holiness, for You are holy.

Breath of Heaven, Hold me together.Be forever near me, Breath of Heaven. Breath of Heaven, lighten my darkness.Pour over me Your holiness, for You are holy.Breath of Heaven, Breath of Heaven, Breath of Heaven, Breath of Heaven.

And, she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in the manger.

ALL IS WELL Words by Claire Cloninger/ Music by Gary Rhodes and Steve Fry Choir trumpet, Cole BurlingAll is well, All is well. Let there be peace on earth.Christ is come, Go and tell that he is in a manger. Sing al-le, sing alleluia!

All is well, all is well. Lift up your voice and sing.Born is now, Emmanuel. Born is our Lord and Savior. Sing Alleluia! Sing alleluia! All is well!

Born is now, Emmanuel. Born is our Lord and Savior. Sing alleluia!Sing Alleluia, All is well, All is well.

InthetimeofKingHerod,afterJesuswasborninBethlehemofJudea,wisemenfromtheEastcametoJerusalemasking,“WhereisthechildwhohasbeenbornkingoftheJews?Forweobservedhisstaratitsrising,andhavecometopayhimhomage”WhenKingHerodheardofthis,hewasfrightened,andallofJerusalemwithhim.Callingtogetherallthechiefpriests,heinquiredofthemwheretheMessiahwastobeborn.Theytoldhim,“InBethlehemofJudea,forsoithasbeenwrittenbytheprophet:“Andyou,Bethlehem,arebynomeansleastamongtherulersofJudah;forfromyoushallcomearulerwhoistoshepherdmypeopleIsrael.”

Such WISe Men Words and Music by Jimmy and Carol Owens

The strangest men came through our city just the other day;We heard that they were wise men from a country far away.They said that they were following a star up in the sky; They were searching for a newborn King. And only passing by.

King Herod heard they were in town and had them up for tea;He asked about this newborn king that they had come to see.My uncle on the palace staff said they cause quite a stir When they said they’d come to worship him with frankincense and myrrh!

Such wise men! Such wise men! Traveled from afar.Such wise men! Such wise men! Following a star.

Well, Herold called these scholars in and asked them if they’d heard About a King of Israel God promised in His Word.They reasoned and debated and they finally agreed That the prophecy of Micah was the one the king should read.

They hurried then to tell the king what they had figured out; The birthplace would be Bethlehem they knew without a doubt.They drew a map and marked the spot so no one could go wrong;But then they used their common sense and didn’t go along!

Such wise men! Such wise men! Stayed right where they are.Such wise men! Such wise men! Never saw the star!

So Herod showed the travelers the way that they should go; He said, “If you should find Him there, be sure and let me know!So I can come and worship Him, this Savior of mankind.” But my uncle said he didn’t think, that’s what he had in mind!

The star led on to Bethlehem and there the search was done;They fell down and they worshiped Him, God’s newborn little son.Then they remembered all the things that Herod had to say,So when they packed and headed home, they went the other way!

Such wise men! Such wise men! Traveled from afar.Such wise men! Such Wise men! Following a star!

Whenthewisemenheardfromthekingtheysetout;andthereaheadofthemwentthestartheyhadseenatitsrising,untilitstoppedovertheplacewherethechildwas.Whentheysawthatthestarhadstopped,theywereoverwelmedwithjoyandtheykneltdownandofferedhimgiftsofgold,frankincenseandmyrrh.

WhAT cAn I gIve TO The KIng? Solist, Ayva Moore Words and Music by Barry McGuire & Mike Deasy

What can I give to the King,Give to the One who has Everything?What can I give? What gift can I bring?What can I give to the King? What can I give to the King?

Give Him a heart that’s opened up wide,Give Him a life that’s got nothing to hide,Give Him a love that’s tender and true, And He’ll give it all back to you. Yes, He’ll give it all back to you.

What can I give to the King? Give to the One who has everything?What can I give? What gift can I bring? What can I give to the King? What can I give to the King?

Give Him all glory, His people on earth; Give Him all praises this day of His birth;Give Him all honor in all that we do, As He’s given his life to you, as He’s given His life to you.

What can we give to the King?Give to the One who has everything?What can we give to the King? What can we give to the King?

Andinthatregiontherewereshepherdslivinginthefields,keepingwatchovertheirflockbynight.ThenanangeloftheLordstoodbeforethem,andthegloryofthelordshoneroundaboutthemandtheywerefilledwithfear.Buttheangelsaidtothem,“Benotafraid;forIbringyougoodnewsofgreatjoywhichwillcometoallpeople.FortoyouisbornthisdayinthecityofDavid,aSavior,whoisChristtheLord.Andthiswillbeasignuntoyou:youwillfindachildwrappedinswaddlingclothsandlyinginamanger”.Andsuddenlytherewaswiththeangelamultitudeoftheheavenlyhost,praisingGodandsaying,“GlorytoGodintheHighest,andonearth,Peace,GoodwilltoMen!”

I heArD The BeLLS On chrIMAS DAyWords by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow & Music by Jean Baptiste Calking

New Words & Music by Bernie Herms, Mark Hall and Dale Oliver Arranged by Dave Williamson Soloist: Ayva Moore

I heard the bells on Christmas Day, Their old familiar carols play, And mild and sweetTheir songs repeat of peace on earth, goodwill to men!

Refrain: And the bells are ringing “Peace on earth.” Like a choir, they’re singing “Peace on earth.” In my heart I hear them “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

And in despair I bowed my head, “There is no peace on earth,” I said, “For hate is strong and mocks the song of peace on earth, goodwill to men.”

Refrain: And the bells are ringing “Peace on earth.” Like a choir, they’re singing “Peace on earth.” Does anybody hear them? “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

Then rang the bells more loud and deep: “God is not dead, nor doth He sleep; Peace on earth, peace on earth. the wrong shall fail, the right prevail with peace on earth, goodwill to men.”

Then ringing, singing on its way, the world revolved from night to day. A voice, a chime, a chant sublime

of peace on earth, goodwill to men.

Refrain: And the bells are ringing “Peace on earth.” Like a choir, they’re singing “Peace on earth.” With our hearts, we’lI hear them “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

Do you hear the bells? They’re ringing “Peace on earth.” Like the angels singing “Peace on earth.” Open up your heart and hear them “Peace on earth goodwill to men.”

Peace on earth. Peace on earth. Peace on earth goodwill to men.

WORDS OF gRATITUDE

ShIne On uS Choir WordsandMusicbyMichaelW.SmithandDeborahD.Smith

Lord, let Your light, light of Your face, shine on us.Lord, let Your light, light of Your face, shine on us.That we may be saved, that we may have life, To find our way, in the darkest night.Let your light shine on us.

Lord, let Your grace, grace from Your hand, fall on us. Lord, let Your grace, grace from Your hand, fall on us.That we may be saved, that we may have lifeTo find our way, in the darkest night.Let Your grace fall on us.

Lord, let Your love, love with no end, come over us.Lord, let Your love, love with no end, come over us.That we may be saved, that we may have life, To find our way, in the darkest night.Let Your love come over us. Let Your light shine on us.

HYMN Joy to the World UM #246 (vs. 1,2)

bENEDICTION

RESpONSE TO bENEDICTION Joy to the World UM #246 (vs. 4)

pOSTLUDE Tony Johnston

POInSeTTIAS 2019We thank each and every one who contributed to our Christmas decorations by dedicating a poinsettia in memory or in honor of a loved one. Poinsettias may be taken home after the Christmas Eve Candlelight

Communion Service.

wednesday nite live

Wednesday Nite Live Activities return January 8, 2019

WedneSdAy nite Livedinner

WiLL return JAnuAry 8, 2019

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SeptemberThruNovember30

Sunday, december 15 8:30 am Worship Service 9:30 am Refreshments 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Worship Service 4:00 pm Youth Monday, december 16 5:15 pm Rainbow Board Meeting 6:30 pm Finance Meeting tuesday, december 17 4:00 pm Stephen Ministry Wednesday, december 18 9:00 am Prayer Time 9:30 am Pastor’s Bible Study 3:30 pm Fellowship Games

This Week

MINISTRIESMINISTERS THE CONGREGATIONCHILD CARE DIRECTOR Ellen LeslieMUSIC DIRECTOR Marilyn JoyceMUSICIAN Tony JohnstonMEDIA DIRECTOR Stephen MarshallCHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Kathy ByrdADMINISTRATOR ASSISTANT Lynne OverstreetFACILITY MANAGEMENT Cody BradfordPRESCHOOL DIRECTOR Ashley TranthamCHILDREN’S DIRECTOR Pam GreenbergYOUTH DIRECTOR Cindy McDonaldPASTOR Rev. Stephen Cotten

Finance CountersDecember

15 Gail Reed Lindsey Hunnicutt22 Linda Barnhart Mike Fisk25 Christmas Eve Services 5:00 Stan Silva Gail Reed 7:00 Ben Tyler Linda Barnhart29 James King Stan Silva

Administrative Meetings

Rainbow board MeetingMonday, December 16 @ 5:15 pm

Finance MeetingMonday, December 16 @ 6:30 pm

FUMC Holiday Office HoursTuesday thru Friday, Dec. 24 -27 Closed

Monday & Tuesday , December 30 - 31 Open 8:00am - 12:00pm

Wednesday Thru Friday , January 1-3 Closed

from the Office Staff

What Joy?????The joy of Christmas can turn into a time of painful loneliness and emptiness for those who have suffered a loss or who are go-ing through a difficult time. But help is available. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to provide confidential, one-on-one, Christian care. They will listen, care, encourage, pray with and for you, and support you through the holidays and as long as your need per-sists.

When life seems overwhelming, perhaps a Stephen Minister can assist you.

Want to know more? Talk to Pastor Cotten or call

Pat Hudson at 903-588-3116 or Mary Bane at 903-860-2193.

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Sympathy to...

...Dustin & Tia Lueckemeyer family on the passing of Tia’s mother.