Bulletin
South Vernon United Methodist Church
“Brighten the Corner Where We Are with the Love of Jesus”
142 Columbus Rd. Mt. Vernon, Ohio
December 4, 2022
“Second Sunday of Advent“
Worship 11:00 am
Order of Worship
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Robert Alexander
Prelude: Cheryl McCracken, Pianist
Bringing Forth the Light of Christ
Order of Worship
* Call to Worship Laura Coykendall, Liturgist
L: Now is the time of watching and waiting for our Lord’s
birth. It is a time of pregnant expectation of new life.
P: Now is the season of hope unfolding.
L: Let us come before God with receptive and willing spirits.
All: May our souls magnify God’s name and may our
spirits rejoice in God our Savior.
*Opening Prayer Laura Coykendall, Liturgist
Today we light the Prophets Candle, as we pray, to God for
the prophetic word of hope, that in our moments of
despair we might look to God for comfort. Loving God lead
us through these days of Advent that we may once again
find ourselves kneeling at the crib of Jesus. Amen
*Sharing the Peace of Christ
Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Cheryl McCracken, Pianist
*The Doxology
Praise God, from who all blessing flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below,
Praise Him above the heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
*Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Robert Alexander
Message “Mary Did You Know”
Prayer Concerns and Joys of Church Family and Community
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Invitation to the Lord’s Table UMH Pg. 7
Prayer of Confession and Pardon UMH Pg. 8
The Great Thanksgiving UMH Pg. 9&10
*The Light of Christ Goes Before Us
*Benediction Rev. Robert Alexander
God is good, and has set a star in the heavens to guide us
to the truth, and we will follow it with joy. We wait for the
Savior’s coming with gladness and with expectation that in
the holy birth our lives may be renewed. Amen
*Postlude Cheryl McCracken, Pianist
*Please stand if you are able
Annoncements & Calendar
December
Food for the Hungry Month – Please put donations in the collection bin
5th Poinsettia Orders are due
8th Council Meeting @ 5:00 pm
11th After Church Fellowship
15th United Women of Faith @ 5:30 pm at Donato’s
Let Geri know by the 12th and remember to bring a $10.00 gift for the exchange
24th Christmas Eve Service @ 7:00 pm –
This will be Rev. Bob’s Last Service
– There will be no Service on Christmas Day –