Calvary United Methodist Church of Frederick, Maryland



5467350-19050000 Calvary United Methodist Church131 West Second Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701301-662-1464 ● Calvary United Methodist Church seeks and invites all to become disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of our community and our world. Christmas Season December 29, 2019 8:30 & 11 a.m. Worship ServicesThe following abbreviations are used in this bulletin: UMH = United Methodist Hymnal (blue hardcover); TFWS = The Faith We Sing (black soft cover).GATHERING*Passing The Peace of ChristThe peace of Christ be with you.And also with you. Welcome and Announcements Rev. Steve LarsenWe invite you to let us know you’re here today. Please record your attendance in the friendship pad and pass the book to those next to you. You can also indicate that you wish to receive our weekly e-newsletter. Voluntary “Nativity Prelude” Healey Willan Please use this time to prepare to worship *Call to Worship (read responsively) O come let us adore him. Like the Magi of old, we come to lift our voices and praise the savior of the world. O come let us adore him. Like ancient Israel, we will proclaim the kindness of the Lord, his deeds and all that the Lord has done for us. O come let us adore him. Like the ancient believers, we rejoice that Jesus loved us, had mercy on us, and redeemed us. O Come let us adore him, Christ the Lord. *Hymn "Angels We Have Heard on High" UMH # 238THE WORD IS PROCLAIMED Prayer of ConfessionIt's the week after Christmas? ? And all through the houseIs there praise for our Savior? ?By children or spouse?Monday our home was noisy? ? filled with excitement and gleeAs children and grown folks thought? ? ? Which gifts are for me?Forgive us Lord, ? ? For paying our gifts so much attention? ? That we paid your miraculous birth little heed.Forgive us Lord,For getting impatient with our "religious relative"?Who insisted that we pause to offer thanks for your birth.Forgive us Lord,? ? For spending too much on gifts? ? That yield temporary happiness.Forgive us Lord, ? ? For amassing so many Christmas memories? ? That barely mention your name.Forgive us Lord,? ? And remind us of the miracle of your birth? ? The significance of your life? ? The sacrifice of your death? ? All that we might live anew as children of Jesus Christ. Words of assuranceHymn “The First Noel” UMH #245*Gospel LessonMatthew 2:1-12The Word of God for the people of God.Thanks be to God.*Hymn “There’s a Song in the Air” UMH #249Sermon A “Two King” Christmas Rev. Steve Larsen Moment for Reflection and CommitmentOur ResponsePastoral Prayer The Lord’s PrayerOur 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen We Offer Our Tithes and GiftsOffertory “Il est ne’ le divin Enfant” setting by Robert Bedell* Presentation of Our Gifts"In the Bleak Midwinter" UMH #221 (stanzas 2 and 4) *Prayer of DedicationSENDING FORTH*Hymn “Joy to the World” UMH #246Those who had a birthday in December are invited to come forward for a blessing.*Dismissal with Blessing*Voluntary “Hymn of Rejoicing” J.S. Bach*Going Forth to ServeThe flowers on the altar are in honor of my parents Belle and Arnile Krompasick, by Bryan and Peggy Krompasick.The flowers by the pulpit are in loving memory of our father, Maurice (Bill) Jennings Floyd birthday, on December 29. Presented by Linda and Scott English. Serving ScheduleUshers:8:30 a.m. - David Mills, Bret Slovikosky, Paul Nelson, Richard Delauter, Randy McClement11:00 a.m. – Bill Pasquerette, Jack Tritt, Richard Miller, Ann MossburgToday, Sunday, December 298:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.GreeterBetsy BryantBruce & Helen SheppardLay Reader David ClineRonda DudleyCoffee/Tea Host Lou and Judy FinneyfrockHelen SheppardNext, Sunday, January 58:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Greeters Lay ReaderCindy MillsZan FlemingCoffee HostLou and Judy FinneyfrockVISTING WITH US?Welcome! We are glad that you chose to worship with us this morning. More information about Calvary UMC is available in our welcome packets, or by speaking with a pastor or with someone at the Welcome Center in the Parish Hall.We invite you to sign in using the registration pads that are located in each pew. You can also use these pads to see who is sitting with you today.Please join us in the Parish Hall for fellowship following worship today!Nursery care available Sundays for children who are newborn-5 yrs. old.Join us on Facebook. Sermons are available on-line at our website- and our Facebook page.Large print bulletins and hymnals are available from the ushers.Children’s Bulletins that connect to the weekly sermon are available for children ages 3-6 and 7-12 that connect to the weekly sermon. These can be found in the coloring center in the Narthex or ask an usher for guidance.Want to keep up to date with what’s happening? You can find the pastor’s blog, upcoming events, links to volunteer opportunities, recent pictures and more with our weekly email. Subscribe by sending a request to: office@Prayer Concerns Names are added to this list by request. Please do your best to keep the office apprised of any changes in status. The list will be reviewed monthly and names removed unless you request otherwise. Email to office@. For all pastoral care concerns, please contact Pastor Steve at revsteve@ or 301-662-1464 or via cell phone: 301-848-8216.Recent Losses: Beverly Blake (Sister of Paulette Shockey-Pertucci) Members of Calvary: Jack and Gracie Heller, Todd Main, Don Cline, Carl Reed, Jill Benton, Doris Felton, Linda Mullineaux, Leslie Bell, Debbie Haas, Betty Fawley, Ann Crum, Joan Cooley, Buck Isaacs, Nancy Crum, Lee Sharpe, Frank West, Fannie Johnson, Bob Strine, Mary Louise Schueler, Amy Carter, Michael BoyerFriends of Calvary: Derald Fendley (Brother-in-law to Ron Dudley), Mark Farnham (Brother-in-law to Mark and Allison MacDonald), Nancy Milette(Grandmother of Mark and Allison MacDonald), Doug Millette (Uncle of Mark and Allison MacDonald), Jill Schumacher(Friend of Paulette Shockey-Petrucci)Audrey and Henry Curtis and granddaughter Phoebee (Friends of Rita Sharpe), Ed Fraczkowski (Friend of Didi Willard), Lillian Mingola (Mother of Maria Calcagni), Ed Kinsey, Jr (Father of Ed Kinsey), George and Anastasia Spadacino (Parents of Anastasia Slovikosky), Bess Todd (Mother of Pat Herber), Wendy Koch (Niece of Bruce and Helen Sheppard), Alice Woodward( Sister of Rita Sharpe) Elsie Haynes (Friend of Rita Sharpe), Tom Van Pelt (Father of Beth Waskey & Becky Bostian), Eli Yanike(Great-grandson of Ramona Yanike), Gay Ann Mazac (Niece of Steve and JoAn Ehlers), June Walden (Mother of Julie Schwarzenberg), Harriett Lakel (Sister of Anne Mossburg), Connie Steinhause, Nancy Bozic, Virginia Floyd, Joe and Yvonne Harris (Friends of Rita Sharpe).762005778500VeggieTales Movie Night is BACK!Friday, January 10, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.All children ages 4 and older are invited to join us. (Younger children can stay with a parent or guardian.) Watch for signups! Contact Christy Mossburg or Amy Stone for more information.-19050180975UMM BreakfastSaturday, January 11, 20208:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.Financial Peace University begins January 23 at Calvary! 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 8064510033000Never worry about money again with?Financial Peace University?(FPU)! It’s the proven plan to help you master budgeting, beat debt, and live the life of your dreams! Through nine lessons rooted in biblical wisdom, your FPU group will learn from Dave Ramsey and his team of financial experts. FPU includes your member workbook and other exclusive online benefits through a free year of Financial Peace Membership. For more information, contact Mark MacDonald at markpmac@018097500Start the New Year by getting in shape. Gentle Yoga is offered every Tuesday evening in the Parlor. Beginners to all levels are welcome to join us beginning at 6:00 p.m. The first session is free, and then $10 per session.If you still plan to make a contribution the CROP Walk to fight hunger, please do so soon. Check can be made payable to “CROP” and sent to the church or placed in the offering plate.0635He’s Back!!!Brian Gantz will be at Calvary on January 19, 2020, 3:00 p.m.Brian will be performing the works of Chopin. This program of “musical gardening” will include early mazurkas, waltzes, polonaises, marches and nocturnes followed by mature examples of the same genres. Hightlights include Polonaise-Fantaisie, the Norcturnes Opus 27, Funeral March, and much more.This Week at Calvary January 5-January 11Today, Sunday December 298:30 a.m.Worship9:45 a.m.Sunday School for all Ages11:00 a.m.Worship12:30 p.m.Children’s ChoirWednesday, January 1Happy New YearChurch Office ClosedThursday, January 26:30 p.m.Kitchen Committee6:30 p.m.AGAPESaturday, January 49:30 a.m.WRS Bell Peal10:00 a.m.Prayer Shawl MinistrySunday, January 5Wheelbarrow Sunday8:30 a.m.Worship9:45 a.m.Sunday School at all Ages11:00 a.m.Worship12:30 p.m.Children’s Choir3:00 p.m.Calvary Concert Series\s ................
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