THE CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP
December 6, 2020
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N EWARK VALLEY 1ST UNITED METHODIST
70 S. MAIN ST.,
NEWARK VALLEY, NY 13811
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Office: (607) 642-8811 Website: nvmethodist.com
Email: newarkvalley1stumc@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/nvfirstumc
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Rev. Timothy Middleton
Parsonage: (607) 642-3630
Email: nvpastor@yahoo.com
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Second Sunday of Advent
http://live.nvmethodist.com
Welcome! We’re happy to have you with us today.
PRAY-LUDE
WORDS OF WELCOME & OPPORTUNITIES FOR
MINISTRY
*CALL TO WORSHIP
(Zephaniah 3: 14-20)
L: Good news! The Holy One, God Almighty, claims us as
God’s very own!
P: Rejoice in the Lord!
L: Good news! The times of trouble are nearly over!
P: Rejoice in the Lord, always!
L: Good news! God is in our midst, ready to renew us with
holy love!
P: Rejoice in the Lord, always! Again we say rejoice!
L: Good news! Good news! The peace of the Lord will dwell
in our hearts!
A: We lift up our hearts in thanksgiving. Thanks be to
God! Move us, Joyful God, take our hands and lead us
in Your dance of creation. When we are uncertain,
guard our hearts with Your peace. When our steps
falter, surround us with the strength of Your Spirit.
Guide us, Dancing God, until we move and sing with the
joy of Your salvation. In the name of Emmanuel, God
With Us, we pray, Amen. Rev. Nancy
J.
WORSHIP FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE - PEACE
OFFERING OF OURSELVES AND OUR
GIFTS/OFFERTORY
*Thanksgiving Praise: “O Come, Let Us Adore Him”
*Christmas food baskets Deadline for the Christmas baskets was Dec.4 th. They
UNISON READING: Apostle’s Creed, Ecumenical Version will need to be picked up December 19th between 10a.m. and noon at our new
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven location of 79 Whig St. - just across from the Elementary School.
and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin
Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and The following special events will be held under the
was buried; He descended to the dead. On the third day He requirements of current Covid mandates therefore, in-person
rose again, He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right seating will be limited to 50 people. (Live-streaming available
hand of the Father and will come again to judge the living for those with that option at http://live.nvmethodist.com)
and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy catholic (universal)
Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Sunday, December
*HYMN “It Came upon the Midnight Clear” 13th at 4 p.m., featuring Jewel Griffith, Dave Jackson and
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S Brenda Yeier!!
PRAYER (UMH #895)
SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 1:18-25
MESSAGE: “An Uncommon Love” ~ Pastor Tim
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP There will be a Blue Christmas
Consecration Of Gifts for the Coming Year service on Monday, December 21st at 6 p.m.
HOLY COMMUNION
*HYMN “Sing We Now of Christmas”
BENEDICTION PRAISE “God Be with You till We
Meet Again” verse 1, verse only
We will gather for a Christmas
THE LIGHT GOES FORTH Eve Service on Thursday, December 24th, at 6 p.m.
POSTLUDE
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People to Remember in Prayer Each Day
For Encouragement: Wilma Ace; Doris Adams; Rev. Nancy Adams;
Caregivers; Davis, Heath & Neal Missionary Families; Macella Dean;
Jessica Dunham; Mary Harper Edsall; Lillian Gregrow; Dorene Hill; Rob
Dunham & family; Sheryl Jones; Joyce Malsch; Terry McKinney; Lexy
Middleton; Tim & Connie Middleton; Shuba & Morrissey families;
Bonnie Snapp; President elect Biden; President Trump; UCC Church;
Health Related Issues: Dave Ace; Jerry Adams; Larry Baird; Baby
Princess Warrior Bristol; Carol Bazzeghin; Pete Brennan; Carol Carey;
Donald Cornwell; Jim DeCaro; Tony DeCaro; Wendy Dunham; Mary
Edsall; Linda Hendrickson; Darlene Hill; Jim Kavalesky; Rosie Kessler;
MaryAnn Kinsey; Marylou Kinsey; Sue Kinsey; Jim & June Krapf; Anna
Kuntzelman; “Larry” (MaryJo Carey’s Brother); Autumn Lavine; “Luke”
(Wendy Dunham’s grandson) & others with RSV; Shirley Mincher; Chet
& Peggy Pierce; Teri Remaley; Residents, staff & families of Hilltop &
Elderwood Communities; “Debbie” (Arlene Ronk’s daughter); Ginger
(Kinsey) Roth; “Sharon” (Nellie Snapp’s sister); Kim Smith; Jackie
Sparks; Jean Stevens; Those down with the flu; Those in harm’s way of
contracting “Covid19”: food pantry volunteers, school and store
employees helping to make food and groceries available, and those with
the virus; Twins, Cassidy & Siena Lourie; Pat Valentia; Don Williams
(Frazier’s brother); Tim Worden
Our Shut Ins: Sharon Brown; Darlene Hill; Mary Kay Johnson; Jean
Stevens; Brandon Swisher; Tarraha Whittemore
In Sympathy & Comfort: All those who continue mourning the loss of
a loved one along with the families & friends of Katherine Kobylarz; & of those
who have died from COVID-19;

Unknown/Other Concerns: All Churches in the area; Lorisa Bates &

family; Bishop Webb and his Cabinet; Churches and states as they reopen;
All Countries affected by terrorism; All those affected by violence; Church
family; Families whose loved ones are struggling with addiction; Gabby
Dunham; Healthcare workers & providers; Law enforcement officers & their
families; Opposing views on racial & social issues; Our country’s leaders;
Our Congregation; Our Military Troops; Our Small Groups; Our vision; Our
Youth; Persecuted Christians; Political Climate; Sanitation workers,
Scientists working on vaccines & cures: Refugees & others in the midst of
moves; The People of the Mid. East; The Unemployed; those affected by
natural disasters, relief workers & their families; Those starting new jobs;
Unspoken Concerns; Young Disciples’ Church; World peace;
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Believe Belong