GLADE UNITED

CHURCH OF CHRIST

December 29, 2019 10:30 a.m.

Welcome Members, Friends, and Visitors!

“to experience and share the love of Jesus Christ”

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WE CENTER OURSELVES ON GOD

Welcome to a time of Sabbath, rest, and renewal

\December 29, 2019

Glade Matters

Shared moments of information and inspiration about our church family

Prelude “I Saw Three Ships” Dale Wood

*Processional Hymn “Angels We Have Heard on High” #125

*Call to Worship (inspired by Genesis 12: 1-4)

L: We are met in the presence of God

P: And we do not meet alone. L: With the angels in the highest heaven

P: We gather to worship the Lord. L: With Abraham and Sarah

P: We gather to worship the Lord. L: With the saints of every age

P: We gather to worship the Lord. L: We embark on our own journey of faith

P: God’s Holy name be praised. L: God makes of us a great people

P: God’s Holy name be praised. L: In the desert and in the den, in barrio and basilica

P: God’s Holy name be praised. L: We journey in the presence of God.

P: And we do not journey alone.

Prayer of Confession (Offered by all) Almighty and Holy One, we cannot begin to count all our possessions. We have

things in our closets, our attics, and our basements. We have things tucked away in

boxes we haven’t opened in years, and still we acquire more. We have so much stuff

and yet, there are those in our communities who can fit all their worldly possessions

in a shopping cart. We know that you, O God, will defend the poor and come to

them in their need. But we, O God, need your forgiveness for we are more attached

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to our things than we willingly acknowledge. Help us confront our attachment to

pos-sessions and things more honestly so we can share our own abundance more

equitably. Amen.

Time With The Children

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9, Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23

L: The Word of God, for the people of God.

P: Thanks be to God!

Special Music “Angels Medley” arr. Bill Wolaver (Bill Powell, Piano)

Sermon “Another Year of Grace” Jim Anderson

*Hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem” #133

Sharing our Joys and Concerns

Pastor: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Pastor: Let us pray…

Silent Prayer

Prayer

The Prayer Jesus taught Us

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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,

forever. Amen.

WE GIVE OURSELVES TO GOD’S WILL AND CARE

Invitation to Joyful Giving

Offertory “Twas In the Moon of Wintertime” Paul Manz

* Doxology

* Recessional Hymn “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” #129

* Benediction

Postlude “Noel—Grand Jeu et Duo” Louis-Claude Daquin

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Please enjoy the adornment of poinsettias throughout the

sanctuary that are provided by members in remembrance and

honor of their loved ones. A Poinsettia Garden Program is

provided that lists our loved ones and the family members

honoring them.

Worship Participants

Pastor: Rev. Guy S. Johnson

Music Director: Dr. William Powell, III

Ushers: Shannon & Lisa Jordre

Greeters: TBD

Lay Reader: Ruth Ann Wilson

Acolyte: Kamryn Shew

Nursery: Lou Goff & Hailey Ogg

Many thanks to Pastor Guy, Bill Powell, our Senior

Choir, soloist and the Glade Tower Handbell Choir

that provided us with a wonderful Christmas Eve

Candle light Service this pas week.

The Church office will be closed Tuesday, December 31st and

Wednesday, January 1st.

Welcome Back and Thank you to Jim Anderson

for leading worship today.

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The Second Mile Giving for December

The Religious Coalition for Emergency Needs is a Frederick

County non-profit that has been providing residents of

Frederick County with emergency financial assistance for over

30 years. The Religious Coalition is the primary provider of

emergency services on the basis of human needs, such as shelter,

food, medical & dental calls, as well as prescription medications. Coalition

networking programs also assist our neighbors in need to avoid eviction, prevent

utility cutoffs, as well as funding the eight food banks. The Coalition also manages

the Alan P. Linton, Jr. Emergency Shelter, which is the largest and only year-round

shelter for the homeless in Frederick.

Food Bank Suggestions for December

Let’s help our neighbors chase away the chill of winter with

donations of coffee, low-fat/low-sugar instant creamers, hot

chocolate, tea bags, canned soups, and oatmeal. As well as food

donations, cash donations are also accepted by the Glade Valley

Community Services at P. O. Box 655, Walkersville, MD 21793.

There will be a congregational meeting on Sunday, January 12, 2019 to elect new

consistory members. Following worship that day, we will install the new members

and then vote on the proposed by-law change which states. The Consistory will

consist of (7) elected members, referred to as Deacons. In addition, a youth

representative may be appointed to attend Consistory meetings.

SAVE THE DATE

Date: Sunday, January 19th at 4:45 p.m.

At the kitchen on All Saints Street in Frederick

As always we rely on your participation to make this effort a success. We ask for

donations of mac & cheese, salad, rolls and cake and, of course, your time. Look

for the sign up sheet in the coming weeks on the back table in the sanctuary.

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Inclement Weather Policy

Sunday School and morning services will be cancelled when the

snow emergency plan is in effect at 8:00 a.m. in Frederick County.

In the event there is inclement weather, but a snow emergency has not been

declared for Frederick County, Glade Church will hold Sunday School and

morning church services. Cancellation announcements will be issued on

our website at www.gladechurch.org, our Facebook page, or on WAFY Key

103.1 FM. We will make every effort to get the announcement out by 8:00

AM.

While we would love to see everyone in church on Sunday morning, we do

not want anyone to hurt themselves trying to get to church. If you have any

doubts about the driving and walking conditions, please make your

personal safety your highest

The sign up sheet for providing altar flowers for a Sunday in 2020 is on

the bulletin board. Please consider signing up to provide the flowers

for a Sunday or two in the new year. You may place them in honor or

memory of someone who is special to you. Consider selecting a Sunday

that coincides with their birthday or another special day. You may wish

to give a donation to the altar flower fund instead. Make the check out

to “Glade UCC” and on the memo line, write “Altar Flower Fund.”

January Assistants

Lay Readers Acolytes

Jan 5 Adam Frederick Mason Saylor

Jan 12 Lisa Jordre Mia Ogg

Jan 19 Irene Weddle Alyvia Shew

Jan 26 Lorijean Turner Kamryn Shew

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THIS WEEK AT GLADE

Sun., Dec. 29 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

11:00 a.m. Wisner Christmas Party

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery

Tue., Dec. 31 NEW YEARS EVE (office closed)

Wed., Jan. 1 NEW YEARS DAY (office closed)

7:45 p.m. LDM Activity (classrooms)

Sat., Jan. 4 8:00 a.m. Girl Scout Activity (SH & Classrooms)

Sun., Jan. 5 9:15 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship Service

2:30 p.m. LDM, sanctuary, classrooms, nursery

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GLADE UCC STAFF

Rev. Guy S. Johnson – Pastor

Bill Powell – Music Director

Tammie Shumaker – Secretary

Church Phone: 301-845-6775 Fax: 301-845-2733

Website: www.gladechurch.org

E-Mail: secretary@gladechurch.org

Mailing Address: 21 Fulton Ave., P.O. Box 236, Walkersville, MD 21793

http://www.facebook.com/GladeUCCWalkersville