December 22, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent (Blue)
Prayer Focus: Love
Welcome to worship at Central!
In the name of Jesus Christ, welcome to worship at Central where it is our mission to follow Jesus by loving God and loving our neighbors. Our clergy, Rev. Thomas Smith, Rev. Dr. Ann Kovan, and Rev. Meg Jiunnies, are grateful you’ve chosen to make Central a part of your day today. If it is your first time worshiping with us, please visit the rear Greeters Table and fill out a Connect Card where you will receive a gift from the church. Once again, welcome!
Sermon Note
As soon as she gathers with Elizabeth, Mary is blessed by Elizabeth’s greeting. She is blessed by a greeting of favor, worthiness, tenacious faithfulness, and humble service. She is also blessed as being full of divine life, love, and action. As God’s children, we share the same blessings. Will we respond in this in-between time like Mary and let our lives “sing” for joy?
Special Services
A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 22 | 4:00 PM
Pre-service Recital | 3:40 PM
Christmas Eve Worship
Tuesday, December 24
Sanctuary | 4:00 PM
The Well | 4:00 PM
Sanctuary | 6:00 PM
Order of Worship
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Parish Concerns
Opening Prayer
Candle Lighting Meditation
Music (Sung by all)
*I Believe (Affirmation of Faith) ............................................................................ The Well Band
*Holy Spirit ...............................................................................................................
The Manger ......................................................................................
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Children’s Dismissal
& Josh Turner
(Children ages 3K to 1st grade are welcome to attend Children’s Church and may be picked up in room #145 or #147 after the service.)
Connect & Refresh
(Offering one another signs of reconciliation and love within worship is an ancient Christian practice This is a time to greet others, both familiar and new, whether in your seat, at a table, or while refilling your cup and plate. The countdown on the screen will alert you when it’s time to return to your seats for the next act of worship.)
Music (Sung by all)
Do You Hear What I Hear ................................................................................................
Stay Connected with The Well’s Worship Music
Did you enjoy the worship songs from The Well today? Now you can sing along all week long! The Well has a dedicated YouTube playlist featuring the songs we sing during our blended genre Methodist worship service. Scan the QR Code to explore videos of your favorite worship songs, discover new songs for upcoming Sundays, and keep the spirit of worship alive in your daily life. Let the music of The Well uplift and inspire you throughout the week!
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GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
Laurie Barefoot ...................................................................................................................... by Anja & Walt Barefoot SANTAHATCHIE MISSION
Ina Boggs ...................................................................................................................................... by Rose & John Holt
IN HONOR OF
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
Sara Barefoot ......................................................................................................................... by Anja & Walt Barefoot THE MANNA HOUSE
Julia Sisco ................................................................................................... by Erin Glenn Mary Motte Herbert Circle
SANTAHATCHIE MISSION
Gale & Dick Dixon, Alice & Webb Jones, Nancy & Clary Rawl, Norma & Jim Sandlin ................................................. ........................................................................................................................................ by Ronda & David Alderman
Bubba Brunson ..................................................................................................................................... by Meg Brunson Billy, Owen, and James Hardaway ....................................................................................... by Betty & Dan Hardaway
Katri Skinner, Bobbie Collins, Pam Maloy ..................................................................... by Beth Ann & Marvin Owen
SUNSHINE CLASS
Debbie Whisenhunt ............................................................................................................ by Christian Women Circle
SPECIAL GIFTS
DISCRETIONARY FUND, YOUTH MINISTRY ..................................................... by Kriste & Chuck Lindler SANTAHATCHIE MISSION ......................................... by Gale & Dick Dixon, Ken Goss, Becky & Joe Harlan,
.................................................................................................................................. Jody Parker, Mike & Patti Wright
THE WELL WORSHIP, YOUTH MINISTRY .......................................................................... by Warren Coker YOUTH MINISTRY .................................................................................. by Anonymous, Sally & Tom Carringer