Scripture Reading...... Isaiah 53: 1‐6 THE OFFERING

~We Gather to Worship God ~ Offertory Anthem Adoration arr. Chuck Bridwell The Foretelling of Our Savior CHIMES Instrumental * THE DOXOLOGY

PRELUDE Hymnal [purple] No. 95 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Placing of the Holly and the Ivy praise him, all creatures here below;

WELCOME praise him above, ye heavenly host; Lighting the Advent praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Please sign the fellowship pad and then pass it to your neighbor. We light this candle of Hope as a symbol of Christ our Hope. * PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST May the light sent from God shine in the darkness PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING to show us the way of salvation.

O come, O come, Emmanuel.

Hymnal [purple] No. 211, v. 1 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel ~ We are Sent into the World ~ ~ We Listen for God’s Word ~ * CLOSING THE LITANY OF THE GREENS (Leader/People) Hymnal [purple] No. 209 Blessed Be the God of Israel How shall we prepare this house for the coming of , the King? Gospel Reading...... Luke 1: 5‐24

With branches of cedar, the tree of royalty. Message: “With Glowing Hearts” * BENEDICTION How shall we prepare this house for the coming of the Eternal Christ? Michael A. Turner, Senior Pastor With garlands of pine and fir, POSTLUDE whose leaves are ever living, ever green. * Indicates congregation standing How shall we prepare this house for the coming of our Savior? ~ We Respond to God’s Love ~ With of holly and ivy, symbolizing Jesus’ suffering, HYMN OF RESPONSE death and resurrection. Hymnal [purple] No. 206 I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light How shall we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Son of God? During the singing of this hymn, all children are invited to come forward to By hearing again the words of the prophets who foretold hang a Chrismon on the tree. Parents with young children are invited to the saving work of God. come assist. After you’ve hung your Chrismon, all children should return to Poinsettias their seats with their parents. There will be no Children’s worship today. For God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world “In Memory” and “In Honor”

but that the world through him might be saved. * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: Apostles’ Creed You are invited to complete the envelope in the pew rack to place a poinsettia in the Glory to God in the highest. Glory to God! Hymnal [purple] No. 881 ~ unison Sanctuary "in memory" or "in honor" of a loved I believe in God the Father Almighty, one. The cost is $10 each. Place your envelope in the Maker of heaven and earth; offering plate or bring it to the church office. Scripture Reading...... Jeremiah 23: 5‐6 Deadline for orders is December 7.

And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: The Lord Promises to Send the People a Righteous King Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, For questions you may contact Joyce Arnold at Processional Hymn Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, [email protected] or the church office at 864‐288‐ 8217. Was crucified, dead, and buried; Hymnal [purple] No. 196 Come, Thou Long‐Expected Jesus The third day he arose from the dead; Placing of the Cedar Branch He ascended into heaven,

And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; Scripture Reading...... Isaiah 9: 2, 6‐7 From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. The Prophet Declares that a Child will be Born I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, Hymnal [purple] No. 203, v. 1 Hail to the Lord’s Anointed the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Hanging of the Wreaths

Sympathy is ! The Advent family would like to express their sympathy to Phyllis and Jim Sunday, November 27 Sunday, December 4 7:30 am Men’s Sunday Morning Bible Study 7:30 am Men’s Sunday Morning Bible Study Cashion in the loss of Phyllis’ father, Bob Coates, on November 15, 2016. (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 109) (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 109) 8:30 am Worship Service 8:30 am Worship Service 8:30 am Nursery (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 106 & 107) 8:30 am Nursery (Ed. Bldg. Rms. 106 & 107) Cards may be sent to 1 Thrasher Court, Greenville 29607. 8:45 am Adult S/S (CLC Rm. 207) 8:45 am S/S: Adult (CLC Rm. 207) 9:55 am S/S: Adult (Ed. & CLC Bldgs.) 9:55 am S/S: Adult, Children, Mdl. & High School 9:55 am Worship Service (Ed. & CLC Bldgs.) 11:10 am S/S: Light Adult Class (CLC DR) 9:55 am Worship Service 11:15 am Worship Service 11:10 am S/S: Children (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 113) 3:00 pm Advent Craft Day (Ed. Bldg.) 11:10 am S/S: Sr. & Mdl. School (CLC Student Ctr.) Birth 5:00 pm Alleluia Ringers Rehearsal (Sanct.) 11:10 am S/S: Light Adult Class (CLC DR) 6:15 pm Celebration Ringers Rehearsal (Sanct.) 11:15 am Worship Service The rose is on the altar today in celebration of the birth of Quinn Abigail 8:00 pm Men’s Basketball (CLC Gym) 5:00 pm Alleluia Ringers Rehearsal (Sanct.) McAllister on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Quinn is the daughter of Zach and 5:45 pm Student Ministry: elevate (CLC Bldg.) Monday, November 28 6:00 pm Disciple Fast Track (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 108) Rachel McAllister, niece of Sarah and Robbie Kellie, and cousin of Sawyer and 9:00 am Women on the Journey (CLC Student Ctr.) 6:15 pm Celebration Ringers Rehearsal (Sanct.) 6:00 pm Basketball Practice (CLC Gym) 8:00 pm Men’s Basketball (CLC Gym) Emerson. 6:30 pm DivorceCare (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 113) 7:00 pm GriefShare (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 101) Attendance ~ November 20

Tuesday, November 29 Worship: 716 6:00 pm Basketball (CLC Gym)

Wednesday, November 30 Serving Today @ 8:30 5:30 pm Youth Disciple Bible Study (CLC Student Ctr.) Acolyte: Kenner Ferrell 6:00 pm Basketball Practice (CLC Gym) Crossbearer: TBD 6:30 pm Night (Sanct.) Liturgist: Greg Vaughn 7:00 pm Chancel Choir (Music Suite) Ushers: Chris Baker, Duncan Burnette Danny Higgins Thursday, December 1 Extending the Table for December 4 6:00 am Brothers! (CLC DR) 9:15 am Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study Serving Today @ 11:15 (Ed. Bldg. Rm. 108) Did you know... 6:00 pm Basketball (CLC Gym) Acolyte: TBD 7:00 pm Women’s Thursday Evening Bible Study Crossbearer: TBD  there were 6,035 homeless people in South Carolina? (CLC Student Ctr.) Liturgist: Jim Grayson  that 850 children in Greenville county schools are considered Ushers: Chip Felkel, Walt Johnson Friday, December 2 David Mathis, Jimmy Weeks homeless? 4:00 pm Basketball Practice (CLC Gym) vent Unite Metoist urc  that 787,788 thousand people in South Carolina are living in poverty? Saturday, December 3  that 268,467 or 25.3 percent of our state’s children are living in 8:00 am Basketball (CLC Gym) Trustee of the Week: Jesse Helvey 9:00 am Leadership Training (Sanct.) Offering Stewards: Don Plemons (11/29) poverty? Stephanie Marshall (11/29)

 that 32.4 percent of children living in Greenville, SC live below the Hnin o te reens

poverty level?

We can do better! Advent, we can make a difference.

As plans for the 2017 Annual Conference of the

are underway, we are pleased to announce that the SC Conference of the Novemer 27, 2016 The congregation is invited to participate in the “Lighting of the Advent UMC is looking to build 2‐4 homes for homeless families in the Greenville Wreath” each Sunday during the season of Advent and during each of the area. The South Carolina United Methodist Church will partner with services. We need one family at each of the worship ser‐ Homes of Hope, an agency with a proven record of transforming lives and 8:30 n 11:15 m vices. Lighting the wreath consists of reading a short liturgy and then breaking the poverty cycle. This is the organization that Advent UMC lighting the appropriate number of candles for that week. If you would partnered with for our Christmas Miracle Mission homes! like to help, please sign‐up online at advent‐umc.org/about/

announcements/ or you may stop by table in the Narthex. The homes built will also utilize the Men's Development Program that Homes of Hope provides to men with the goal of rebuilding lives! The men who are a part of the program will build the homes, once again proving that God goes BEYOND what we can imagine! To learn more about the Senior Pastor...... Michael Turner mission and ministry of Homes of Hope, please visit their website at Associate Pastor...... Laura‐Allen Kerlin Church Accountant…..………………………………………………………………...…...... Dave Balduf We are so glad you are here and hope you experience the warmth of both www.homesoope.org. Director of Student Ministry...... Leigh Randall our congregation and God’s love. There are greeters and ushers in the Assistant Director of Student Ministry…………………………………………………………………...... Carlie Smith Director of Facilities and Adult Ministry...... Mark Jordan entry way of the sanctuary who will gladly answer your questions or guide Please consider giving to the Extending the Table in December. And, as Director of Children’s Ministry...... Anne Shelton you prepare for Christmas, consider loving your neighbor as you love Director of Contemporary Music Ministry..………………………………………………………...... Chad Turner you around our campus. If this is your first time worshiping with us, Director of Traditional Music Ministry...... Don Kirkindoll yourself and give to your neighbor the same amount that you spend on Administrative Assistant to the Pastors………...... Jackie Lollis elcome Guests please stop by the Guest Station under the “sign to pick up a gift bag. It is your family and friends this Christmas! Our Christmas Eve offering will Administrative Assistant to Program Ministry...... Tori Tate our way of saying thank you for worshiping with us today. also go towards this initiative. Organist……………………………………………………………………………...... Michele Welch Sound Technician...... Brian Peck