CRFUMC Worship Experiences for 12.11.22
3rd Sunday of Advent
Liturgical Color: Blue or Purple
At First United Methodist Church Castle Rock we are touching people and changing lives through the love of Jesus Christ. Quote of The Week: “It’s presents that we send to family and to friends. It’s jolly cards and merry hearts. Yes, Christmas is red.” ~Matthew Paul Turner Sunday Schedule 9 a.m. Modern Worship 9 a.m. Community Kids Time 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 10:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Are you interested in becoming a part of the Castle Rock FUMC family? Please speak to Pastors to find out when you would like to join our Church Family. Please keep the following people in Prayer:
· Patty Claussen
· Jan and Bud Richter
· Cynthia and Tom Johnson
· Betty Grant
· Sarah McAneny
· Jerri and Guy Groves
· The family of Shirley Spencer
· The family of
· Tracy Beaman
· Sean Mendez
· Marva Hay Mother of Josh Hay
· Geno Sanchez, friend of the Sorah family
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
How to connect with worship online
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9 a.m. Modern Worship
Opening Music
Welcome and Greeting
· Thank you for joining us today in worship. If you are new to us, please fill out a Thank You for Joining Us! Card. If you have a prayer request you can fill out the prayer request card and turn them in when the plates are passed during the offering. These cards can be found in the pews.
· You can let us know you are joining us in worship by going to this site on your smart phone: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc or by scanning the QR code on the front of the bulletin. You can also register in person at the back of the Sanctuary.
· During the offering time you can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
About the 9 a.m. Modern Service
The modern service is a worship experience that mixes a lot of elements of worship together to provide a meaningful experience. The order of the service varies and shifts as needed to provide a great experience.
Sermon Title: The Joy of Gold
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor CRFUMC
Primary Scripture: Luke 1:46b-55
Opportunities for Service, Connection, and Sending
To help stay connected to the Church you can find all of our social media presence here: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
Closing Music
10:45 a.m. Traditional Service
+= stand if you are able
Prelude
Welcome
Thank you for joining us today in worship. If you are new to us, please fill out a Thank You for Joining Us! Card. If you have a prayer request you can fill out the prayer request card and turn them in when the plates are passed during the offering. These cards can be found in the pews. You can let us know you are joining us in worship by going to this site on your smart phone: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc or by scanning the QR code on the front of the program.
+Hymn: Emmanuel, Emmanuel UMH 204
Advent Candle Lighting
Advent Candle Lighting Song Book of Worship 209
3. Light three candles: Christ is coming,
Christ, the Joy of the world.
Light three candles: Christ is coming,
Christ is coming soon!
Greeting Time
Greet one another in person or online.
+Hymn: Shout To The Lord TFWS 2074
Advent Statement of Faith
All: We are an Advent people, a people of hope.
For us, Advent is a time of waiting, and so we wait. We wait for the coming of the One who is the fulfillment of God’s promise, the fulfillment of hope, the declaration that we have been redeemed.
Even so, we are not a naïve people. We know that the world in which we live will continue to be filled with pain and sorrow. We know that hatred and violence will continue to exist. We know that death and separation will continue to be a part of our lives.
But because we are an Advent people, we know that none of these things will win in the end.
The Holy One is coming, to make holy once again all that was, is, and ever will be.
And in our waiting and our hoping, we work and worship, pray and play, in all things hoping that peace, love and joy will reign in our lives and in our world, now and forever. Amen.
Unison Prayer
All: Oh God, As this new week begins, we thank You for Your many blessings in life. We thank You as You meet us in our struggles and promise to never leave us alone in those times. You give us a future of hope and joy. Lord, we open our hearts to You in trust. Help us to embrace the joy that is abundant around us. Come and be our Advent guide. In Jesus name, Amen.
The Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer UMH 895
+Hymn: Give Thanks TFWS 2036
Opportunities for Connection and Service
To help stay connected to the Church you can find all of our social media presence here: https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
Sharing of Our Tithes and Offerings
You can give online with the QR code or with the link https://linktr.ee/castlerockfumc
You can also drop an offering in the offering plates as they come by.
The Doxology UMH 94
Chancel Choir Anthem
Christmas is Coming w/Handbells
We Hear The Word Proclaimed
Prayer of Illumination Pastor Matt Franks
All: Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and your Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
Scripture Reading Luke 1:46b-55
Scripture Reading Response: Pastor Matt Franks
Liturgist: The Scriptures of Faith for the people of faith.
All Thanks be to God, Amen.
Sermon Title: The Joy of Gold
Given by Rev. Matt Franks Senior Pastor CRFUMC
Closing Hymn: Mary Heard The Angels Message
Words on the Screen
Benediction
Postlude
Ways to Link with CRFUMC
Look for the Mission Team Giving Tree when you enter the church. As you pick up a tag or two from the tree, you are supporting the Christmas project of the church Mission Team. Each ornament on the tree represents a gift to be given to a boy or girl associated with Southridge Elementary, or to a resident of Brookside Nursing Home, or Castle Care Nursing Home. All gifts should be wrapped and returned to the church by December 11. If you would like to give a $25 grocery gift card, the church has already purchased them and will track all donations accordingly.
Have you noticed the beautifully decorated Toy Shop as you enter the church? In addition to welcoming us to worship, the Toy Shop is a key part of our children’s ADVENTure into Advent. Throughout the season, children will be playing an “I Spy” game involving the Toy Shop and a book titled I Got the Christmas Spirit. The book’s focus on the joys of the holiday season will be celebrated at the 4 pm Family Christmas. Be sure to encourage your children and grandchildren to join in the fun. Prizes will be awarded! (And thank you, Tammy Klos and Lisa Stead for the Toy Shop’s artistic presentation.)
Castle Rock Orchestra’s December 18th Concert.
Rev. Sarah has chosen the text for the Contemporary Studies Group Advent Study : The Angels of Christmas: Hearing God's Voice in Advent, by Susan Robb. This four-week Advent study explores the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus with Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds and how these four angelic appearances hold meaning for listeners both then and now.
In Person Sessions: Mondays, November 28 through December 19; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Zoom Sessions: Fridays, December 2 through December 23; 6:30pm to 8:30pm
S.O.C.K. Volunteers are needed to provide and prepare meals for our Tuesday afternoon SOCK program (Serving Our Community Kids). Sign up at the Welcome Center.
The Giving Tree needs your help. 32 paper ornaments remain waiting to bring some added cheer to the neighborhood children, their families, and residents of Brookside and Castle Care nursing homes. All gifts should be wrapped and returned to the church by December 11 or first thing Monday morning. If you would like to give a $25 grocery gift card, the church has already purchased them and will track all donations accordingly.
During Advent, we will serve Holy Communion in the fellowship hall in between services for those that want to receive Holy Communion during this Holy season. On December 4th Communion will be offered at both services.
Thanks to all who donated or purchased cookies at the UWF Annual Cookie Walk.
Save The Dates
· December 18: Castle Rock Orchestra “An Animated Christmas” concert 3 pm
· December 21: Blue Christmas Service at 6:30 pm
· December 24: Christmas Eve Services at 4, 6, and 11.
· December 25 & January 1: one service at 10 am
November-December Upper Room and copies of the November Newsletter are available at the Welcome Center.
Introduction to Advent and All The Colors of Christmas
The United Methodist Book of Worship reminds us that Advent is a season of four weeks including four Sundays. Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means "coming." The season proclaims the comings of the Christ—whose birth we prepare to celebrate once again, who comes continually in Word and Spirit, and whose return in final victory we anticipate.
This year as we prepare for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ we will be incorporating the traditional themes of advent: Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, with inspiration from the books All The Colors of Christmas by Matthew Paul Turner and I’ve got the Spirit of Christmas by Connie Schofield-Morrison.
To prepare use this devotional book as a tool to help you prepare your heart and mind for the birth of Jesus.
Each page has a color to reflect on, a traditional advent word to reflect on, daily scripture readings, a daily prayer, a weekly opportunity for presence, a weekly sharing of gifts ideas, and a way you can be a weekly witness.
Third Week of Advent
Color To Reflect on: Gold
Traditional Advent Word: Joy
Daily Scripture Readings
Monday: Isaiah 35:1-10
Tuesday: Psalm 146:5-10
Wednesday: James 5:7-10
Thursday: Matthew 11:2-11
Friday: Luke 1:46b-55
Daily Prayer
Joyful, Joyful we adore thee, God. Help us be bringers of joy to the world today. Amen
Daily Presence
Bring joy to the world even if you are not feeling joyful. Every time you see the color Gold used in Christmas items remember the joy that came into the world in Jesus' birth.
Weekly Gifts
Bring snacks (chewy granola bars, beef sticks, small bottles of water) to share with the Belong Church for their shower ministry.
Weekly Witness
Smile at everyone that crosses your path.
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