ONLINE WORSHIP BULLETIN for LIVESTREAM SERVICE of WORSHIP FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BAKERSFIELD, December 27, 2020, 9:30 AM

ONLINE WORSHIP BULLETIN FOR LIVESTREAM SERVICE OF WORSHIP FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BAKERSFIELD, December 27, 2020, 9:30 AM

Announcements

Hymn: “Angels From The Realms Of Glory”

Verse 1 Verse 3 Angels from the realms of glory, Sages, leave your contemplations, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Brighter visions beam afar; Ye who sang creation’s story See the great Desire of nations, Now proclaim Messiah’s birth: Ye have see his natal star: Come and worship, Come and worship, Come and worship, Come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Verse 2 Verse 4 Shepherds, in the field abiding, Saints, before the altar bending, Watching o’er your flocks by night, Watching long in hope and fear God with us is now residing; Suddenly the Lord, descending, Yonder shines the infant light: In His temple shall appear: Come and worship, Come and worship, Come and worship, Come and Worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King. Worship Christ, the newborn King.

Words: James Montgomery, 1816 (Lk. 2:8-20; Mt. 2:1-12; Mal. 3:1) Music: Henry T. Smart, 1867 CCLI Song #27721 | CCLI License #305577

Pastoral Prayer

Praise Song: “We Have A Savior”

Verse 1 We have a Saviour we have a Saviour A child has been given We are no longer lost The King of our freedom ‘Cause He has come down for us Sing for the light has come We have a Saviour we have a Saviour This is Christmas Verse 3 Verse 2 Sing with the angels Come and adore Him And lift up your voices And bring gifts before Him Join in the song of hope Joy to the world This is Christmas Worship the Son This is Christmas Bridge His love will reign forever Chorus 1 His love will reign forever This is Jesus Emmanuel His love will reign forever Here with us tell all the world His love will reign forever

@Hillsong Music Publishing and unknown By Benn Glover and Reuben Morgan CCLI Song # 6336811 | CCLI License #305577

Piano/Organ Duet

Scripture Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 14:15-17, 25-27 The hand of the LORD was on me, and he brought 9 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, ‘This is middle of a valley; it was full of bones. 2 He led me what the Sovereign LORD says: Come, breath, from back and forth among them, and I saw a great the four winds and breathe into these slain, that many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that they may live.’” 10 So I prophesied as he were very dry. 3 He asked me, “Son of man, can commanded me, and breath entered them; they these bones live?” came to life and stood up on their feet—a vast I said, “Sovereign LORD, you alone know.” army. 4 Then he said to me, “Prophesy to these bones and 11 Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones say to them, ‘Dry bones, hear the word of are the people of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are the LORD! 5 This is what the Sovereign LORD says to dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you off.’ 12 Therefore prophesy and say to them: ‘This is will come to life. 6 I will attach tendons to you and what the Sovereign LORD says: My people, I am make flesh come upon you and cover you with going to open your graves and bring you up from skin; I will put breath in you, and you will come to them; I will bring you back to the land of life. Then you will know that I am the LORD.’” Israel. 13 Then you, my people, will know that I am 7 So I prophesied as I was commanded. And as I was the LORD, when I open your graves and bring you up prophesying, there was a noise, a rattling sound, from them. 14 I will put my Spirit in you and you will and the bones came together, bone to bone. 8 I live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then looked, and tendons and flesh appeared on them you will know that I the LORD have spoken, and I and skin covered them, but there was no breath in have done it, declares the LORD.’” them.

John 14:15-17 John 14:25-27 15 “If you love me, keep my commands. 16 And I will 25 “All this I have spoken while still with you. 26 But ask the Father, and he will give you another the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will advocate to help you and be with you send in my name, will teach you all things and will forever— 17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot remind you of everything I have said to accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give him. But you know him, for he lives with you and you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not will be in you. let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

Message: “New Life For A New Year”

God spoke to the Prophet ______, whose name means "God strengthens me."

I. Have A Realistic Picture Of Our Situation The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out by the Spirit of the LORD and set me in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me back and forth among them, and I saw a great many bones on the floor of the valley, bones that were very dry, Ezekiel 36:1-2. ______was dead. American culture has ______away from Christian influence and Judeo-Christian morality.

II. Understand God’s Economy …God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did, Romans 4:17. God sees resources that we don’t always recognize … in ______already around us You give them something to eat, Luke 9:13. It’s not programs that bring Christ to people, but disciples using the gifts God has ______.

III. How Does New Life Begin? Spiritually speaking we are like ______that can never live without God, A. Tell the Story Prophesy to these bones and say to them, 'Dry bones, hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Sovereign LORD says to these bones: I will make breath enter you, and you will come to life, Ezekiel 37:4-5. God still calls on us to speak His word to a people who struggle to be ______about our future. The Word became flesh and dwelt among us,” John 1:14. When a church member shares faith in Christ it is ______. Because you are sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, ‘Abba’, Father, Galatians 4:6. (Romans 8:15). ______how your relationship with Christ has made a difference in your life, But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will defend yourselves. For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict,” Luke 21:14-15. The Creator of the universe breathed His spirit ______. Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.’ And with that he breathed on them and said, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit,’ John 20:21-22. There are a lot of people who don’t know what they are missing because you have never told them about the Good News of ______.

B. Speak the Church’s Language The church’s primary language must be Christ’s ______. Yet in the church I would rather speak five intelligible words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue, 1 Corinthians 14:19. Love is the language of ______. The church is people of the ______- those in whom the Holy Spirit dwells. Now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love, 1 Corinthians 13:13.

C. Allow God’s Spirit to Guide If we are going to live in victory, we have to walk in the direction ______has planned for us. If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counselor to be with you forever, John 14:15-16. But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you, John 14:26. Following the Spirit is like taking your bearing from a ______. Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe into these slain, that they may live, Ezekiel 37:9. Only the power of the ______renews and saves people.

I will put my Spirit in you and you will live… Then you will know that I the LORD have spoken, and I have done it, declares the LORD, Ezekiel 37:14

Advent Song: “Highest Hallelujah”

Verse 1 Jesus Christ, from Heaven down to earth Bridge Our salvation through the virgin birth O come all ye faithful King of glory held within his mother's arms You joyful, triumphant Grace appear, hope for every heart O come with your whole heart And let us adore Him Chorus O come and behold Him Holy, holy In wonder, in worship "Come let us adore Him" O come with your whole heart as the angels sing Glory, glory And let us adore Him The highest hallelujah to the newborn king O sing choirs of angels The highest hallelujah to the newborn king In great exaltation O come with your whole heart Verse 2 And let us adore Him Humble Savior, from manger to the cross

Our Redeemer, forever God with us Chorus Gift of mercy, Jesus our Emmanuel Holy, holy Peace surrounding, love is here to dwell "Come let us adore Him"

as the angels sing Glory, glory Chorus The highest hallelujah to the newborn king Holy, holy The highest hallelujah to the newborn king "Come let us adore Him" as the angels sing Glory, glory Tag The highest hallelujah to the newborn king The highest hallelujah The highest hallelujah to the newborn king To the newborn King

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Offering Talk

Hymn: “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”

Verse 1 And in great humility. Thou didst leave thy throne O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, And thy kingly crown, Thee is room in my heart for thee. When thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem’s home there was found Verse 3 No room for they holy nativity. The foxes found rest, and the birds their nest O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, In the shade of the forest tree; There is room in my heart for thee But thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God,

Verse 2 In the deserts of Galilee. Heaven’s arches rang when the angels sang, O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, Proclaiming they royal degree; Thee is room in my heart for thee. But in lowly birth didst thou come to earth Verse 4 Verse 5 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word When heav’ns arches shall ring That should set thy people free; And its choir shall sing at Thy coming to victory, But with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn, Let Thy voice call me home, saying “Yet there is They ore thee to Calvary. room, O come to my heart, Lord Jesus, There is room at my side for thee!” There is room in my heart for thee. And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus, When Thou comest and callest for me.

Words: Emily E.S. Elliott Music: Timothy R. Mathews (Phil. 2:5-11) CCLI Song #91977 | CCLI License #305577

Benediction

Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above, ye heavenly host! Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! Amen, Amen, Amen! God, we praise You! God, we praise You!

Announcements & Information: December 27, 2020 THE FUMC Holiday Offering will be given to the Mission At Kern in support of their programs to help those in need in our community. Let us show our appreciation for God’s blessings to us by giving to those in need at the Mission. The Mission at Kern has continued to serve our community’s homeless and addicted against all odds during this pandemic.

Holiday Office Closures. The church office will be closed Monday, December 28.

Having Trouble LiveStreaming the Sunday Service? We have a new service for those who have trouble livestreaming or don’t have a computer or the internet. It is called “phone livestreaming” and can be accessed by calling 661-215-0920. This service will start TODAY and is audio only. Each service will be available for one week. You can also “opt in” to have us automatically call you when the livestreaming service begins. Call Andrew for more information, 325-1267.

Thank you to those who financially support FUMC with tithes and offerings! Your generosity allows us to continue to offer ministry to you, like this live stream service. Please give online at: https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/fumcbfl, or mail it to the church at 4600 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Our online giving is secure, and if you give with your debit card, feel free to uncheck the 2.5% finance charge box as that applies only to credit card donations.

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