11am Worship, 2nd Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024
Scripture Reading:  Luke 1:68-79, Malachi 3:1-4
Sermon: “Room” - Pastor W. Donald Warren

Welcome to Jarvis Memorial UMC! Today is a Single Service Sunday at Jarvis. Both the 9am (in TCLC building) & 11am Worship (in Sanctuary) Services will be held next week, December 8.
We are glad you are worshiping with us today! If you would like to know more about Jarvis or receive church news by email, we invite you to email Edward Jones at [ Ссылка ] If you prefer to speak with someone, please call the church, 252-752-3101. Please let us know how we can help you or perhaps you are interested in becoming a member of Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church. [ Ссылка ]
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Tithes, Offerings and Gifts can be sent to:
Jarvis Memorial UMC 510 S. Washington Street Greenville, NC 27858
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If you would like to give to UMCOR or Hurricane Relief Efforts, please indicate this in your giving and the funds will be directed for this need.

Prelude: O Lord, How Shall I Meet You?        1)  G.F. Kaufmann       2)  Paul Manz
Chiming of the Hour
Introit: Advent Watch - Dickinson and Mann
Opening Hymn: lessed be the God of Israel -  UMH 209
Lighting of the Advent Candle - (From Discipleship Resources, adapted)
Choral Response:
  O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore him,
  O come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord.
   (The Refrain from “O, Come All Ye Faithful” UMH 234)
Anthem:  Cold December Flies Away - Catalonian Carol, Caroline Parker & Edward Jones, vocal duet 
Hymn: Change My Heart, O God -  TFWS 2152
Choral Prayer: O Sweetest Lord Jesus - J S Bach
Hymn: “ O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (1,2,5,6,7) - UMH 211
Choral Benediction: Christmas Benediction - Mark Scheizer/Kingsfold
Chiming of the Trinity
Postlude:  Lift up Your Head -  arr. Paul Fey

Angel Tree MInistry with the Methodist Home for Children
We can share Christ’s love and joy with children in foster and group homes sponsored by Methodist Homes for Children through our Angel Tree Ministry. This year, we will purchase $50 Walmart gift cards for 50 children for a total of $2500. The Missions Committee is asking for your support and generosity. Any amount will be appreciated, but if you donate $50, you’ll enable the purchase of a gift card. If you donate by check, please memo it as “Angel Tree.” If you do so by cash, please insert it into an envelope and label it “Angel Tree.” Contact Cindy Letchworth at 252-327-7050 or [ Ссылка ] you have any questions.

Poinsettias 
Poinsettias will decorate our worship spaces during Advent. Poinsettias may be purchased in honor or in memory of your loved ones for $10 each. Orders must be completed by December 15. Write “Poinsettia” on the memo line or envelope for cash or check payments and turn it into the church office/red offering box.

All the Good: A Wesleyan Way of Christmas
Pastor Becky will lead an Advent Study on Tuesdays @ 10:00 in the Flexspace in the TCLC.

Advent through the Carols
An Advent Reflection focusing on the meaning of Advent through Carols is being led by Cheryl Stephenson and Edward Jones on Wednesdays @ 10:30am, December 4, 11 & 18 in the Parlor. An online option is available; contact [ Ссылка ]

Advent & Christmas Services
December 15: 9am TCLC and 11:00am Sanctuary Services
Dec 22: 9am TCLC Service; 11:00 Lessons & Carols Service - Sanctuary
December 24: 4pm TCLC Service and 8pm Sanctuary Service, both services with communion and candlelight
December 29: Single Service, 9am, TCLC

Rev. W. Donald Warren, Rev. Becky Bradley and Rev. Kuda Kwashe Kagura

Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries & Bill Wood, Organist

Note: All music is used with church owned music and hymnals and under Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.

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