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December 20, 2020
Manchester Community Church December 20, 2020 10:00 a.m. The Fourth Sunday of Advent Christmas Sunday The Rev. Donald Stanley Davenport, Pastor Prelude Annabell Curtis Welcome & Announcements Rose Benner, Senior Deacon Call to Worship Pastor Don *Opening Hymn “Joy to the World!” Old Testament Reading Isaiah 42:1-9 Deacon Benner Hymn “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” Lighting of the Advent Candles Annette Peabody Congregation Sings: Light one candle to watch for Messiah, let the light banish darkness. He shall bring salvation to Israel, God fulfills the promise. Special Music Jean & Joan Pastoral Prayer, Lord’s Prayer Deacon Benner Hymn “O Little Town of Bethlehem” New Testament Reading Luke 2:1-14 Pastor Don Hymn “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Sermon “Glory To God” Pastor Don Special Music “O Holy Night” Don Sweeney *Hymn “Silent Night!, Holy Night!” *Announcement & Benediction Pastor Don *Postlude Annabell Curtis *Please stand if possible Offering Plates are available in the back of the Sanctuary. Deacon of the Month: Senior Deacon Rose Benner Ushers: Bud Ware & Karen Guillemette No Coffee. The Minister and staff wish you and your family a Blessed and Healthy Christmas and New Year! After careful consideration by the Pastor and the Diaconate and using an abundance of caution, it has been decided to not have a Christmas Eve Service this year. We will celebrate the Birth of our Savior this Sunday, December 20th. With the virus at its peak in Maine it may not be a good thing to have to turn people away who fail to wear a mask or abide by the 6-foot rule. If we can get through the next month or two with everyone staying healthy and receiving a vaccination shot, we may be able to get back to normal! We want to thank everyone for abiding by the safety precautions of the 6-foot separation and wearing of masks during the services. Pastor Don will be in his study after the service if you wish to speak to him. Sign up sheet on board outback to donate food items needed for 18+ baskets for Christmas. Food items & monetary donations need to go to John Gragg by Monday. Youth will help put the baskets together. Thank you for your consideration. Angel tree decorated by the Youth Group. All angels on the tree are for sale for $5.00 with $1.00 going to the Augusta Food Bank. Fill out form on the counter and put money in an envelope in the basket with name and ornament number on envelope. Youth Group is still collecting cans and bottles for community outreach Food donations (like tuna, canned chicken. jelly, cereal, peanut butter, oatmeal, mac. & cheese) are still needed for the ongoing “Community Food Baskets” in the back of the Sanctuary and across the street. "Knitters". Baskets of yarn are available to make scarves to donate .to area organizations where they will be able to help. Thank you one & all. . Envelopes are available for donations to the “Salvation Army” if you would like to give. ********************* Our “Prayer Vine” is very important and much needed. To keep it updated, please let Deanna know of names that need to go on and “when God has answered your prayer” names that can come off. Brin Amberlee, Jeff Ballard, Kate Ballard-Murphy, Wanita Baker, Barbara Barber, Betsy Balch Barker, Maxine Bouchard, Catherine Bourne (Sue’s daughter), Asher Bragdon, Randy Burnham, Denise Cerrell, Prescott & Richardyne Chapman (Teresa’s parents), Al Culmond, Addie Cumler, Joe Curtis, Logan Cutliffe, (Cutliffe’s grandson), Elly Decker, Arlene Gagnon, Ryan Gauthier, T. Hallett, Bill Hawksley & family, Angie & Darrell Hood (Jackie Herber’s daughter/son-in-law), Rebecca Jayne, Diana Johnson, Rev. Ernie Johnson, Joshua, Katie/ Alison/ Alana (Bob Landry’s granddaughters), Gladys Keene, Kendra Kyes, Adelaide Lake, Bob Landry, Scott Lyon & family, Eva McKinnon, Lynn Messenger, Susan Miller, Kaye Mooers, Bill Moore, Richard Newbegin, Kerry Pepper (Nancy’s daughter), Dave Poulin, Dallas Price, Bob Pushard, Julie Rogers, Ciro Russo, Ralph Sargent (Sandy Jackson’s uncle), Bev Savage, Julia Scheirer (Pastor Don & Jean’s granddaughter), Leon Strout, Peggy Struck, Tom Taylor (Bud & Teddy Ware’s nephew), Ed Tilson, Rosemary & Christine Towne, Harrison Tribou (Bud & Teddy Ware’s Great Grandson), Lou Turmelle, Savannah Tuttle (Bill & Darlene’s granddaughter), Spencer Walling, Our Armed Forces and families. Manchester Community Church 21 Readfield Road, Manchester, ME. 04351 Rev. Donald Stanley Davenport, Pastor don.s.davenport@gmail.com Office 207-622-0738 manchester.community.church1833@gmail.com Pastor’s hours are Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pastor Don is available for pastoral emergencies at 207-215-6838. Church web site: www.manchestercommunitychurch.com Deanna Mosher Hallett, Secretary/Clerk 207-441-6011 Linda Sweeney, Treasurer 207-622-4536 Mary Cloutier, Webmaster mncltr@gmail.com Rose Benner, Senior Deacon Annabell Curtis, Organist Manchester Community Church Established 1833 Reverend Donald Stanley Davenport “Where people count and Christ is honored” |
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