Weekly Calendar

Sunday, December 21: 4th

Sunday of Advent

8:30 a.m. ......... Early Worship

9:45 a.m. ......... Advent Study Lesson 5 (FH)

9:45 a.m. ......... Sunday School Classes

11:00 a.m. ......... Worship Service and Children’s Church

7:00 p.m. ......... Christmas Cantata

Monday, December 22

5:45 p.m. ......... Yoga (Sanctuary)

Tuesday, December 23

8:00 a.m. ......... Prayer Group (NH)

Wednesday, December 24:

6:30 p.m. ......... Candle Light Service

Thursday, December 25: Offices Closed

Friday, December 26: Offices Closed

Saturday, December 27

9:00 a.m. ......... Choir Practice until 11:30 a.m.

5:00 p.m. ......... New Horizons Class Christmas Party (FH)

Sunday, December 28: 1st Sunday after Christmas

9:30 a.m. ......... Pot Luck Breakfast

10:30 a.m. ......... Lessons and Carols

4:00 p.m. ......... Youth Group

CVLI #501344210 CCLI# 1701986

Members, new members, and visitors—contact the church office if you would like

to be added to the Phone Tree or News from the Pews monthly newsletter. Also, include your phone number and e-mail address. Please leave information with the office at 993-8132, ext. 100; or e-mail bunkerhillumc@triad.rr.com; or you may drop it in the collection plate; or put a note in the clear box on the wall beside the office door. Thank you, and welcome to Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.

Bunker Hill United Methodist Church 1510 Bunker Hill – Sandy Ridge Road, Kernersville, NC 27284

December 21, 2014

Mission Statement:

Our purpose is…..

“to glorify God by sharing our faith and by being dedicated disciples of Christ.”

Office: 336-993-8132; Fax: 336-993-0605 E-mail: bunkerhillumc@triad.rr.com; Website: bunkerhillumc.com

Sunday Worship Services 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes

9:45 – 10:45 a.m.

Our Church Staff: David Rorie, Pastor 993-5429 ⧫ Jessica Dalton, DCE

Carol Earnhardt, Music Director ⧫ Karen Powell, Office Administrator Sharon Landreth, Child Care Program Director

December 21, 2014

Fourth Sunday of Advent

8:30 a.m. Worship

Prelude ........................................................................................ Selected

*Opening Prayer ................................................................... Bobby Tester

*Hymn of Praise ................................................................................... 234

“O Come, All Ye Faithful”

*Lighting of the Advent Wreath ......................... Barry and Dee Burkepile

*Affirmation of Faith, 883 ....................................................... Sue Bridges

“United Church of Canada”

*Greeting ............................................................................... Anita Billups

*Passing the Peace

Joys and Concerns ................................................................. David Rorie

Morning Prayer ..................................................................... David Rorie

*Hymn of Preparation ........................................................................... 240

“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”

Service of Giving ................................................................. Anita Billups

Offertory Special ......................................................................... Selected

*Doxology............................................................................................... 95

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

*Scripture Lesson ................................................................... Tom Bridges

“Matthew 1:18-25”

Morning Message .................................................................. David Rorie

“The Power of a Child”

*Hymn of Response .............................................................................. 238

“Angels We Have Heard on High”

*Benediction ......................................................................... Bobby Tester

*Postlude ....................................................................................... Selected

*Please stand if you are able.

December 21, 2014

Fourth Sunday of Advent

11:00 a.m. Worship

Prelude .......................................................... Congregational Praise Song

“Jesus at the Center”

*Opening Prayer .................................................................... Bobby Tester

*Hymn of Praise ................................................................................... 234

“O Come, All Ye Faithful”

*Lighting of the Advent Wreath ............ William and Beth Howell Family

*Affirmation of Faith, 883 ...................................................... Sue Bridges

“United Church of Canada”

*Greeting ............................................................................... Anita Billups

*Passing the Peace (Children may come forward for the Children’s Message)

Children’s Message ........................................................... Jessica Dalton “Koins for Kids”

(Children pre-K through 4th

grades may go to Children’s Church)

Special Music .......................................................... Carrie Walker Neese

Joys and Concerns ................................................................. David Rorie

Morning Prayer ....................................................................... David rorie

Service of Giving ................................................................. Anita Billups

Offertory Special ..................................................... Carrie Walker Neese

*Doxology .............................................................................................. 95

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

*Scripture Lesson ...................................................................Tom Bridges

“Matthew 1:18-25”

Morning Message .................................................................. David Rorie

“The Power of a Child”

*Hymn of Response ............................................................................. 238

“Angels We Have Heard on High”

*Benediction .......................................................................... Bobby Tester

*Postlude ....................................................................................... Selected

*Please stand if you are able.

The United Methodist Men will meet on Sunday, January 4,

7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All men are welcome!

See Emmett Ellis if you have questions.

CIRCLE #1 will meet Wednesday, January 14 at

10:00 a.m. Contact Betty Crews for more information

about Circle #1 (993-2334).

CIRCLE #2 will not meet in January. We will meet again

on Monday February 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the home of Sherry Wagoner. Contact

Eva Rushing for more information about Circle #2 (869-6699).

THE BLAKE IDOL CIRCLE will meet Tuesday, January 20 at

6:30 p.m. in room 207. Contact Sue Bridges for more information about the

Blake Idol Circle (993-0835).

THE SUNSHINE CIRCLE will meet on Tuesday, January 22 at 10:00 a.m. in

room 207. Contact Kathy Emig at 937-3436 for more information.

12/21: No Youth Group; Christmas Cantata at 7PM

12/22: Sr. High Christmas Movie Night – 6PM

12/24: Christmas Eve Service – 6:30PM

12/28: Youth Group, 4-6PM

CRISIS CONTROL GIFT OF THE MONTH:

December: Canola Oil (24 Ounce)

The Prayer Chain is being updated for 2015.

The Prayer Chain is a list of members who either call or

receive messages of prayer concerns for our church

family and beyond. Each person on the list has indicated

that they want to be a part of this prayer ministry. The

Prayer Chain is not the Phone Tree messages that

everyone receives. All prayer requests are started from the church office. If you

would like to have your name added to the list so you can help in the coming year,

or have your name removed from the list, or have questions about this ministry,

call Ann Blalock at 996-6191. Please respond by December 31.

STEWARDSHIP 12/14/2014

Sunday School Attendance ................................................ 132

8:30 a.m. Worship Service .................................................. 51

11:00 a.m. Worship Service ................................................ 160

Weekly Budget Needs ...................................... $6,708.00

Received for Budget .................................... $11,353.00

Budget Needs to Date .................................. $335,400.00

Contributions to Budget Year-to-Date .................................. $350,291.94

Ahead in Budget Year-to-Date .................................... $14,891.94

I want to thank the United Methodist Men, United

Methodist Women, and all others for the help and the

food and gifts. I love my church family and want to

wish everyone a very merry Christmas and God bless

us all. With love, Inez Whitt

Please accept our deepest appreciation for all your visits, cards, calls and

expressions of love. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful church

family. Robert and Doris Anderson

MEETINGS AND EVENTS

Chicken pies are on sale for $12.00 each and will make a

nice gift for someone. See Sue Bridges to purchase!

Sunday, December 21: Adult Advent Sunday School

Study in the Fellowship Hall. Adam Hamilton’s Not a

Silent Night. Chapter 5, “It Was Not a Silent Night.”

Monday, December 22 – Yoga at 5:45 p.m. Each class is led by

Certified Yoga Instructor, Susan Bennett. The cost is only $4 per class!!

Thursday and Friday, December 25-26: The church office will be

closed for Christmas.

Choir Members: Please be in attendance on Saturday,

December 27 from 9-11:30 a.m. as we rehearse for the

Lessons and Carols service on Sunday, December 28.

Monday, December 29 - Newsletter Folders at 10:00 a.m. (NH).

Monday, January 5 – Chrismon Class at 6:30 p.m. in the Child Care

room. If you are interested in joining the fun, see Carolyn Chandler

(769-9352) for details.

Wednesday, January 7 - Staff Meeting at 4:15 p.m. in the pastor’s

office.

January 7 - Handbell Practice will resume on Wednesday, January 7.

Have you considered joining the handbell choir? This rehearsal would be

a great time to CHECK IT ALL OUT!

Monday, January 12 – Newsletter Articles are due for January.

Tuesday, January 13 – Tuesday Morning Prayer Group will meet at

8:00 a.m. (NH).

Wednesday, January 14, 2015 – Oasis Meals Resume.

Monday, January 19 – Trustee Committee meeting at 7:00 p.m. (NH)

Poinsettias that grace our

sanctuary and fellowship hall

are in honor of . . . .

Ray and Sharon Bergeron .............................. Fred and Jayne Thompson

Bobby and Linnie Clinard ........................................ Steven and Jane Idol

Our Children and Grandchildren ...................... Barbara and Gary Cowell

Karen Powell ........................................................................ Ed and Anna

and in memory of . . . .

George and Ina Amos ............................................ Jim and Shirley Camp

My Grandma and Mother ................................................. Florence Clark

Our Daughter, Paula ........................................ Gary and Barbara Cowell

Virginia Clark ............................................. Emmett, Jane and Carey Ellis

Stephanie Corder and Carey Corder ................... Garry and Shirley Snow

Dick Crews................................................................................ His Family

Alice Dent .......................................................... Mark and Gerry Johnson

Glen and Leta Duncan ................................................. Cathy Hedgecock

Jesse Fowler ...................................................... Mark and Gerry Johnson

Richard Graves ....................................................................... Ann Graves

Mary Hampton ................... Johnny and Bobbie Idol, and Marti Stafford

Inez Holland ................................... Greg, LeeAnne, and Madison Bower

Blake and Eddie Idol ........................................ Jane Idol and Lynn Mabe

Paul and Allie Idol .................................................................. Steven Idol

Virginia Johnson................................................ Mark and Gerry Johnson

Naomi Mansfield ......................................... Ed, Karen, and Anna Powell

I. J. and Ethel Nelson ................................................... Robin, Kelli, Mark, ........................................................ Patrice, James, Macquela and Lydia

Ronnie Perkins ....................................................................... Sue Perkins

Peggy Riddle .................................................Jerry and Betty Sue Proctor

Ellen Scott .............................................................................. Sue Perkins

Harold Smith ................................................... Bernice Smith and Family

Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Corder and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Snow ................................... Garry and Shirley Snow

Clint and Ora Stafford .......................... Bill and Marti Stafford

Lana Stafford .................................. Bill and Marti Stafford

Martha Stafford ............................................ Her Family

David Westmoreland ............................... Ann Graves

Donald and Frances Winfrey ................. Tomi Proctor

Sunday, December 21

Children’s Christmas Cantata 7:00 p.m.

It seemed to be an unassuming night – but that one

special starry night changed everyting! One Starry Night tells of the

shepherds’ journey that first Christmas night. Come and watch as our

children embrace the amazing story of that first Christmas night.

Adult Christmas Cantata

What a wonderful story we have to share at

Christmas. It begins with a people waiting for a

Promised Son. It focuses on a young couple

engaged to be married. It features a choir of angels, a band of

shepherds, and a Baby sleeping in a manger filled with hay. There’s a

new star in the sky, kings from a distant land, and precious treasures.

This is what we celebrate—the reason we sing!

Wednesday, December 24

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 28

Potluck Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

Lessons and Carols

10:30 a.m.

following the potluck breakfast

The Prayer Page

Long Term: Wade Johnson (Almeta Idol’s brother-in-law); Ricky Hedgecock

(Piedmont Christian Home); Almeta Idol’s niece; Daisy Owensby (Danny Hill’s

mother); Tim Hedgecock (Golden Living, Greensboro): Rhonda Hedgecock;

Betty Baldwin (Bobby Tester’s sister); Nimm Shelton (Ann Stafford’s brother);

Mary Ann Austin (Reggie’s mother); Ryan Dilger (Dan Dilger’s grandson);

James Rigsbee; Luke and Rachel Duggins and family; Michelle Rutherford

(Shelda Stafford’s neighbor); Inez Whitt; Estelle Elliott (Wanda Davis); Vernia

Yates (Mark’s mother).

Church Members: Homebound, Nursing, Retirement Homes: Virginia

Griffith (Westchester Manor); Paige Weavil (Kerner Ridge); Juanita Klutz;

Thelma Robbins (Kerner Ridge); Harold Froelich; Verna Aden (Masonic Home,

Greensboro); Robert and Doris Anderson; Bernice Smith; Irene Wagoner;

Geneva Lane (Shannon Gray).

Active Military Members and Friends: (Please update the church office with names

and service of our active military members and friends.)

John Michael Earnhardt, U. S. Army, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX

Prayer Requests for the week of December 21:

Continued Prayer: Luke Finison; Debbie Thompson (Jerry and Betty Sue

Proctor’s niece); Bob Kelley; Ida Thomas (Janice Coltrane’s mother); Juliann

Hegland (Tom and Sue Bridges’ granddaughter); Cari Snipes (Carol’s

daughter); Sudy Hale; Donna Kearns; Catherine Altschuler and family (Tom and

Sue Bridges’ daughter); Dale Gantt (Steve’s brother); Carol Lyons (Kathy

Gantt’s sister); Bertha Stainback (Carl’s mother); Jimmy Queen; Weldon Idol;

Harold Froelich; Ray Bergeron; Evelyn Walters (Don Blalock’s sister); Shelda

Stafford; Imogene Idol; Thomas Bates (Carol Earnhardt’s brother-in-law); John

Tester family; Nelson Parrish family; Joey Allen (Danny Kiger); Sarah Whitt

(Christie Vandervelde); Ethel Nelson family; Barbara Kirchberg family; Neil

Canada; Kathleen Dilger; Joey Lail (Pat Boyles’ nephew); Jack Armstrong

(Dale and Jan McDuffie’s neighbor); Sue Bridges; Jane Clinard; Inez Webb

(Kim Pardue’s mother); Shawn Hughes (4 year old with cancer); Ray Lusk

(Anita Yates’ brother); Robbie Meyer (Marine Corp. training); Courtney Amos;

Caiden Hawtree (Cathy Hedgecock).

Help us keep our Prayer Page current. If you would like to add or remove a name,

drop a note in the collection plate or call the church office at 993-8132.

Those Who Serve If you are unable to serve the Sunday that you are designated, please call

and trade with someone on your team, or contact your team leader.

Church Opening: December: Wick Barrow; January: Ed Powell

Worship Leaders: 12/21: Anita Billups

12/28: Cathy Hedgecock

01/04: Tom Bridges

01/11: Jayne Thompson

8:30 a.m. Nursery: If you are in need of a nursery volunteer today,

please see one of the ushers. Thank you.

11:00 a.m. 12/21: Alan and Trish Shupe

Nursery: 12/28: Steve and Debbie Siler

01/04: Jeff and Karen Smith

01/11: Mason and LaRae Smith

11:00 a.m. 12/21: Mike and Kim Pardue

Pre-School 12/28: Sharon Landreth

(2-4 years): 01/04: Patrick and Kim Love

01/11: Mike and Kim Pardue

Children’s 12/21: Jessica Dalton

Church: 12/28: Jessica Dalton

01/04: Jessica Dalton

01/11: Jessica Dalton

Tech 12/21 Team C: Joey Billups, Sarah Billups, Seth Brown

Booth: 12/28 Team D: Sammy Idol, Gary Siler, Jackson Northen

01/04 Team A: Roger Duggins, Wendy Lawson, Donald Blalock

01/11 Team B: Doyle Blalock, Fred Thompson, Larry Redfearn

8:30 a.m. December: Skip Boyles (FE); Pat Boyles (BE)

Greeters: January: Tim Beesley (FE)

11:00 a.m. December: Larry Stafford (FE); Darrell Coltrane (BE)

Greeters: January: Gary Siler (FE); Janice Siler (BE)

8:30 a.m. December: Emmett and Jane Ellis

Ushers: January: Skip and Pat Boyles

11:00 a.m. December: Eva Rushing, Ray Rushing

Ushers: January: Jimmy Idol, Reggie Austin

11:00 a.m. December: Braeden Smith and Michael Vandervelde

Acolytes: January: Lenora Blalock and Maddie Pardue

Altar Guild: December: Anita Billups

January: Tommye Proctor