Bulletin for Sunday, December 22, 2019
“Making a Difference in Jesus Name!”
Otisville – Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church
December 22, 2019
8:30am, 9:30am, & 11:00am
Our 11 AM Service is on Facebook Live each Sunday
Church Office 386-3851, Email: OtisvillePres@hvc.rr.com
Cell Phones and Tablets Welcome
Don’t forget to silence your phones during worship. Thank You
Prelude
Advent Candle Lighting
Reader: "In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David" (Luke 2:1,3-4).
Reader: Today we remember Joseph, worn-out traveler and worried husband, doing what was necessary for the sake of his family, the burden of poverty stifling his hope in the promise of God. There was no room for him, yet he knows to whom he belongs.
People: Today we give thanks for the Josephs among us, migrating far from home when there is no choice, fiercely devoted to the ones they love, unwavering in their belief that there is room for all in the kingdom of God.
Reader: On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we light this candle as a symbol of Joseph, who knocks at the door, ready to take his place among royalty.
Hymn 278 Angels We Have Heard on High
Silent Prayer of Confession & Sung Response
“Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.”
Assurance of Pardon
Glory to the Father
“Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”
An Affirmation of Faith (unison)
This is the good news which we received, in which we stand and by which we are saved; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared to Mary, then to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses. We believe he is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning and the end, he is our Lord and our God. Amen.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns & Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
"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.”
Anthem “Hallelujah” Phil Yohe
ScriptureLuke 1:39-56
L: The Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks be to God.
Sermon“Elizabeth”
Hymn 271 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore you
Congregational News (Please come to the lectern to speak.)
The Offering
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Offertory“Adore Him”
Sue, Ava & Mike Conklin
Sung Response
“We give Thee but Thine own, whate’er the gift may be. All that we have is Thine alone, a trust O Lord from Thee.”
The Peace
L:God sent the world his only Son. Since God loved us so much, we too should love one another.
P:Let us love one another, since love comes from God.
L:The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
P:(to each other) The Peace of Christ be with you.
Hymn 250 O Little Town of Bethlehem
Benediction
Sung Response
May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor. Lift your eyes and see his face, and his love forever. May the Lord, risen Lord, bless and keep you forever.
Postlude
Announcements and Information
Today's Worship Details
- Greeters: John & Maureen Dineen
- Readers: Elizabeth Orengo, John Dineen
- Ushers: 8:30 – Kevin O’Connell, 11:00 – Derrick Cash
Office Hours this week:
- The office and the food pantry will be closed from 12/22 to 1/3.
Food Pantry
- We are in need of powdered or evaporated milk, and jelly.
- Volunteers needed to help with the food pantry. Please contact Kathy Card (914-443-7548) for details.
Help Wanted – Church Secretary
- We are looking for a new church secretary to start in January 2020. Some of the responsibilities include: production of weekly bulletins, distribution of newsletter and other congregational correspondence, answering phones, maintaining church database, some financial management, liaison for Food Pantry families, and other duties. If interested, please apply in the church office.
New Opportunity – Nursing Home Worship Leader
After 10+ years of serving the residents at Park Manor and other nursing homes, Elizabeth has decided to refocus on her talents and time in other areas of ministry. If you are interested in leading this ministry in the new year, please speak with Elizabeth Orengo.
Photo Release
All church activities may be taped or photographed for church use. Entry into our facilities and participation in our activities constitutes permission. Thank you for your support
THANK YOU!!
To our Empower Family for making our Christmas Pageant a success. For the kids who sang and acted, for the teachers who practiced with their kids, to the parents for bringing their kids week after week and to Sue Conklin for her musical and directing talents. Wishing everyone a blessed Christmas!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Christmas Eve Services – December 24
- Join us on the 24th at any of our four worship services:
- 5:00PM Children’s Service
- 7:00PM Candlelight Service
- 9:00PM Candlelight Service
- 11:00PM Communion Service
- If you would like to help at any of these services, please see Candy, Elizabeth or any of our directors or pick a task on the Sign-up Sheet located on the back wall of the Sanctuary. We will need greeters, readers, candle lighters, and more.
Christmas Eve Dinner - December 24
- For those of us staying for more than one service Christmas Eve one choice is to stay for dinner at 6:00pm. There is a sign up list on the back table to add the dishes you will bring and the number of folks as well.
Service of Carols and Reading – Dec 29
- On Sunday, December 29 there will be only one service at 11:00am. (There will be no EMPOWERkids.) It is a traditional service of carols and readings all connected to the Christmas story. Led by Candy Burrnett and Elizabeth Orengo , it is a wonderful way to unwind from the festivities of Christmas and remember the essential story. It is followed by…
A Soup Lunch – December 29
- A hot soup lunch will follow the 11:00am the Service of Carols and Readings! See Candy or Elizabeth to offer to help.
Regular Worship returns – January 5 (Epiphany)
- Our regular worship schedule returns on Sunday, January 5 with a celebration of the Epiphany the arrival of the Magi (the Wise Men).
- That Sunday, you’ll receive an envelope to put in your gift to the Christ Child in 2020. Think carefully what you would do as a gift to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Wishing all our family and friends a blessed Christmas Day!
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