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Prelude
Welcome & Call to Worship
Lighting of the Advent Candles
Passing of the Peace
Opening Music
Introduction to the Offering
Offertory
Doxology & Prayer of Dedication
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 57:14-19, Luke 1:26-56
Sermon: “I Believe in God: Ode to Joy” - Pastor Jennifer Stamm
Communion
Closing Song
Benediction
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Please lift these people and circumstances to God in your prayers throughout the week.
Prayer for Healing: Bob M, Jacquie B, Cathy B, Greta K, April B, Maryellen S, Richard, Warren, Larry, Debbie, Diana, Jane R, Richard F, Sherri A, John A, Judy B, Gary B, Jerry L, Jan Z, Dan F and dad, Eric R, Elanor P, Abby, Nancy, Test results, Christa, Kevin P, Dee M
General Prayer Concerns: Michele, Family, Finances, School
Ongoing Concerns: Young drivers being blessed and protected, Michelle, Our country, Our church, The Holy Land, Ron E, Friends with health issues, Finances, World issues, Family health, JoAnne, Israeli/Palestinian War, Christa, Ruth O, Pain, Luvanna E, Saharya E, Ashley S, Norm, Sarah S, Michele A, Nate S, Kathy S, Bernie, Kim D, Susie, Peace & love for our country & world
Random Prayer Selection: Jeff & Kristen Burr, Daniel & Nancy Foit, David & Bethany Hammond, Judy Kutis, SueEllen Matsulavage, Debbie Rey, Timothy & Sarah Slaght, Jeffrey & Nancy Wolf
Please be in prayer for these randomly selected names and those close to them. -
This Week’s Birthdays
16 - Kevin Weller
17 - Lisa Dannebrock, Bill Tubbs
18 - Marci Lorenz, Darryl Noble, Kevin Parks, Theresa Zimmerman
19 - Dave Lester, Kevin Palm
20 - Carrie Bazinet
21 - Natalie Hilts
22 - Janis Fey, Bob Pusch, Jennifer Seegar
23 - Doug Gillon, Nancy Riexinger, Vienna Volpe
This Week’s Anniversaries
17 - Delbert & JoAnn Pfohl - ‘66
23 - William & Rosealin Heinemann - ‘07
Communion elements are sponsored by Sandra Schmidt, “in memory of Jim.”
Altar flowers are sponsored by Karl & Anne Steblein, “in celebration of our 44th anniversary.”
Please consider sponsoring our worship elements by signing up in the back of the sanctuary or online.
This Week’s News
Mission Moment: Christmas
This week’s Thanksgiving Mission Moment is a general fund to support our missions at PCUMC.
You can give by designating towards “Today’s Mission Moment” on your giving envelope or by adding “Christmas” to your gift online at pendletonchurch.org/give.
What’s next for you as a disciple of Jesus?
No matter how long you have known God, there's probably an area of faith where you'd like to learn more. In January, we're starting some groups that will help participants grow in an aspect of faith together:
Understanding the Bible: If you've never been exposed to how the Bible is organized or how to use it in your walk of faith, this group will teach you those types of things to help you apply God's word to your everyday living.
Discovering Your Gifts and Calling: This group will walk participants through learning the spiritual gifts outlined in scripture. The group will also engage in different exercises to help everyone discern how God might be calling them to use those gifts in the church or community.
Developing Your Prayer and Devotional Life: A lot of people aren't comfortable praying, or they might believe that their prayers aren't effective. This group will focus on understanding the purpose of prayer and different types of prayers. We'll also learn how to use devotional and prayer time to get closer to God.
Sign up on one of the sheets in the back of the sanctuary. The groups will set their own meeting time after the new year. If you'd like more information, see Pastor Scott.
Advent Bible Study
Thursdays at 11a & 7p, Connection Room 1
This Advent Bible study will explore different ways to maximize our time of preparation for the coming of Christ. There are many ways our culture gets Christmas wrong. This will help us focus on the right things as we find new hope, peace, joy, and love this year.
If you'd like to join the evening sessions online, email Pastor Scott.
Confirmation
Confirmation is an opportunity to respond to the grace of God available to us, as acknowledged in baptism, and to promise to live as a person of faith. We explore what makes us United Methodists and what it means to live our lives for Christ. If you have a youth in grades 6-12 and they are interested in being confirmed this year, please let Pastor Jennifer know by December 17. We are looking for classes to begin in January.
Sponsor A Youth Group Snack
Part of our Youth Group program is a time of snack. We provide snacks each meeting because we believe that food brings them together in fellowship with one another and helps them to connect socially and have casual conversations with each other. Plus, what teenager doesn’t like food?
We are looking for volunteers to help in the following ways:
By providing snack items such as chips, drinks, cookies, etc. that we can use any week.
Providing a pre-made snack (homemade or store bought) on a specific Youth Group night.
Providing monetary donations.
If this is something you would be interested in supporting, please contact Adrienne Demmin.
More Upcoming Events
View the full calendar: pendletonchurch.org/calendar
Youth Group (7-12th gr.)
Sunday, 12/17, 6-8:30p
Weekly Groups
Sunday Morning Bible Study
Sundays, 10a, Connection Room 1
Niagara County Senior Lunch
Mondays, 10a, Fellowship Hall
Niagara Falls Community Dinner
Thursdays, 5p at First UMC, Niagara Falls
Boy Scouts
Thursdays, 7p, Gym
GriefShare
Thursdays, 7p, Connection Room 2