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Pastor Cindy

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- Zion
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Pastor Cindy

August 8, 2021

Preacher: Cindy Hall

Service Type: Traditional

« Bring about a Change Blessed are the Merciful; for they shall obtain mercy »

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168 West Main Street
P.O. Box 326
Cecilton, MD 21913
T 410-275-8511
Office@CeciltonParish.org

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November 27, 2022 First Sunday of Advent The flowers on the altar at St. Paul’s are presented to the Glory of God.The flowers on the altar at Zion are presented to the Glory of God.Assisting with today’s service: Liturgists: Glen Sass (SP); Bruce/Doris Obenshain (Z)Pianist/Organist: Betty Magargal (SP); Karen Davis (Z) Our Staff: Rev. Cindy Hall, PastorPatty Brown, Administrative Assistant Wayne Nickerson, Custodian Parish Office is located in Zion Church Hall. Hours are: Thursday and Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Church Mail: P.O. Box 326, Cecilton, MD 21913Parsonage Mail: P.O. Box 584, Cecilton, MD 21913Office Phone: 410-275-8511Parsonage Phone: 410-275-2996; Pastor Cell: 610-864-1250Church Website: www.ceciltonparish.orgOffice email: office@ceciltonparish.orgPastor’s email: kencindy@ccis.net Welcome Pastor Rev. Cynthia L Hall Ministers the Congregation ADVENT The Church of Jesus the Christ meets occasionally at this address and scatters usually around the country, state, nation and world. We celebrate this Season of Expectancy, even though we already know the outcome.November 27, 2022 First Sunday of AdventPRELUDEGREETINGS & OPPORTUNITIES *INVITATION TO THE CELEBRATION: Advent is a season of expectation. It is a season of promises awaiting fulfillment. God, who never fails to keep his promises, promised his people a Savior. God, who claimed us as his people, sent his gracious Son to be that Savior. We thank you, O God of infinite love, for the few who recognized Jesus as the Messiah, the Christ. Even though he was wholly unlike what they were expecting. We thank you for the obedience of Mary, the understanding of Joseph, the openness of the shepherds, and the confidence of the wise men. We thank you, particularly for him whom you, in your divine wisdom, chose to be our Savior’s forerunner. A son of the desert, an old-fashioned prophet of righteousness, John preached the nearness of your kingdom and baptized the penitent into your kingdom. But John knew he was not the one, that he was hardly worthy to untie the sandal straps of the One to whom you had commanded him to point, So would we recognize no other Savior but the Lord Jesus, whose rebirth in our midst and in our hearts we are once again prepared to hail, with deep thanksgiving and joy. Amen. HYMN OF PRAISE Blessed Assurance #369 UMH LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WEREATH: THE CANDLE OF HOPE Kerry & Freddie SchraderSCRIPTURE: Isaiah 40: 3-5INVOCATION: O God, who gave us the Light, thank you for giving us hope in the form of a child at Bethlehem. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of this holy child, may we be willing to be your servants, lighting the candle ofhope in the darkness of despair. Amen.HANGING OF THE GREENS PSALTER READING: Psalm 122 #845CHORAL RESPONSE PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Stewardship Challenge: “Watch what you’re giving!” Is that how we approach the offering? Or, would God be better served if we gave, not counting the cost? *DOXOLOGY Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow #95 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (In Unison) Freely we have received; freely, though maybe reluctantly, we give of our money, time, being, because we have them to give, and because the world needs these gifts, beginning now. Amen. MORNING PRAYER SHARING OF PRAISES AND CONCERNS LORD’S PRAYER Our 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 *HYMN OF PREPARATION Love, Divine, All Loves Excelling #384UMH *GOSPEL READING Matthew 24: 36-44 MESSAGE “Stay Awake” Pastor Cynthia L. Hall *HYMN OF OBEDIENCE Emmanuel, Emmanuel #204UMH BENEDICTION May the rough places in your life be made smooth. May the valleys of despair be filled with comfort. May the door to your heart be wide open. May the glory of Immanuel be with you all your days. *POSTLUDE *Please stand with your heart or your posture MEDITATION: The pessimist insists, “All roads lead nowhere.” The optimist knows, “All roads lead. Know where.” We know where the road to Advent leads. ... See MoreSee Less

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ANNOUNCEMENTSNovember 27, 2022POINSETTIAS – the form to purchase poinsettias for the altar is included in this week’s bulletin. The last date to order is December 11, 2022.SUNDAY SCHOOL – 11:00 a.m. at ZionChildren Pre-school through 5th grade are welcome.December 1st – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Town of Cecilton’s Open House atCecilton Community Center at ParklandsDecember 2 at NoonUMW Christmas Luncheon at Schaefer’sALL WOMEN OF THE CHURCH ARE INVITEDDecember 1 - Choir rehearsals for those who can sing at Zion's Christmas Eveservice will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Zion Church.Future rehearsals are as follows:Thursday, December 8th – 7:00 p.m. Zion ChurchThursday, December 15th - 7:00 p.m. Zion ChurchThursday, December 22nd - 7:00 p.m. Zion ChurchHope to see you there!!!Sorry, No Photos from St. Paul's as both photographers were "off" on Sunday! ... See MoreSee Less