December 4, 2022
The United Methodist Church
Babylon, NY
Deer Park Ave @ James Street
9:30 am
GIVE TO BABYLON UMC: There are three ways to give to Babylon UMC. Every gift supports the everyday ministries and operations of this church. Cash/Check -Can be mailed to the church office or placed in the offering basket during Sunday Worship. Text - You may use a credit/debit card by texting an amount to (631) 557-0991 Online - Online giving is available through our website at www.babylonumc.org/give
Our Sanctuary was built in 1859, and at that time there was an outhouse. We have embraced the modernity of indoor plumbing, but our rest rooms are located next door in the Education Building. You can follow the ramp from the Narthex around to the other building. Any of our ushers would be happy to point you in the right direction. If you need a wheel chair accessible restroom ask our ushers for assistance.
FIRST TIME HERE: We are so glad you are joining us,whether in person or online! If you are out there watching, check in with a comment of how many are watching. If you are in the pews please take a moment to fill out a blue connect card, and place it in the basket on the way out. You can always reach out to us by email at church@babylonumc.org
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The United Methodist Church of Babylon, New York, welcomes EVERYONE including people of every race, ethnicity and national origin, culture, age, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, mental and physical ability, faith history, family structure, marital status, educational background and economic status into full participation in the life, fellowship, leadership, ministry, rituals, and sacraments of our church.
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Welcome & Announcements Prelude “Savior So Long Expected” -D. Paxton *Opening Hymn “Come, Thou long expected Jesus" UMH #196 *Call To Worship One: A shoot soon comes from Jesse’s stump, And a branch shall spring from roots. All: Rejoice! Rejoice! All God’s children. Let all the people give God praise. One: A leader soon comes who will lift the poor With righteousness around his waist. All: Rejoice! Rejoice! All God’s children. Let all the people give God praise. One: A child soon comes from an innocent place With wisdom and might he’ll lead the way. All: Rejoice! Rejoice! All God’s children. Let all the people give God praise. Invocation Patient and loving God, we so easily launch ourselves in preparation for the secular festival of giving and parties and the swirl of social events; but we forget that the true preparation is the readiness of our hearts to receive you. Help us look again at our lives and turn them around so that they may be in tune with your will. We ask this in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. Lighting the Advent Candles Jade Hussain Children's Message Scripture Lessons Old Testament: Isaiah 11:1-10 Ann Kubik Gospel: Matthew 3:1-20 *Hymn of Preparation "Blessed Be the God of Israel" UMH #209 Sermon Prayers & Concerns Offering We who have been richly blessed are called to share that blessing with the world. Give freely in the joy of serving your neighbor and your God. Offertory “An Advent Credo” – J. Martin Chancel Choir *Doxology “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” UMH #95 *Closing Hymn “People Look East” UMH#202 Benediction Choral Benediction “Go in Peace” Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day. Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always. Celebrate and share the joy! Celebrate New Life! Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always. Postlude “Psalm XXIII” – B. Marcello * Please stand as your able to worship God
Order of Worship
The flowers on the altar this morning are given to the glory of God. If you would like to place flowers on the altar please contact the church office at 631-661-5151 or church@babylonumc.org
News From the South Shore Cooperative Parish We are excited to begin a prayer time for our Cooperative Parish. We will have a group call at 7:30 am on the first and third Friday morning of each month beginning on Thursday, October 6. Please pass along to your congregations. All are welcome. We will pray for our world, country and any specific requests. To call in dial 720-708-1161 Enter Passcode 3700397 Christmas Dinner December 10 @ 6pm Join us for a Roast Beef dinner and fellowship. It is $20 a person or $40 a family. Please RSVP to the church office by December 5th. Children are needed for the Christmas Pageant. Chrismon Tree Ornaments Our Chrismon tree will return with the beginning of Advent. A Chrismon tree is an evergreen tree with white lights and ornaments decorated in white and gold. The evergreen tree represents the eternal life of Jesus Christ and the white and gold are the liturgical colors of the Christmas season. It is tradition that the ornaments are handmade in the form of Christian Symbols. All are welcome to add an ornament to the tree. Patterns are available here https://bit.ly/3TorkH1
The Food Pantry needs non-perishable food items. Donations are graciously accepted, and a basket is in the Narthex for your contributions.
Missions is once again collecting gift cards for St. Christopher Ottilie. Donations of $20 Walmart or Target gift cards are welcome. You may also make a cash donation and missions will purchase the gift card for you. If you write a check, please put "Angel Tree" in the memo line. You may make your donation in honor of a loved one, and add their name to our tree. Our tree is located in the Narthex.
Christmas plants will adorn our sanctuary again this Advent and Christmas season. Donations for poinsettias are $20; and may be made in memory of a loved one or to honor a particular person. The plants will be delivered to Our Friends to Remember to brighten their season on Tuesday, December 27th.
THIS WEEK @ Babylon UMC Sunday 12/4 2nd Sunday of Advent 9:30 am Sunday Worship UWF (UMW) Cookie Jar following service 11:30 - 12:30 pm Soup Kitchen Monday 8 pm AA in Wesley Hall Tuesday 10 am -12 pm Food Pantry 12 - 2 pm UWF Luncheon in Wesley Hall 8 pm Alanon in Wesley Hall Wednesday 7 pm Prayer Circle 8 pm NA in Wesley Hall Thursday Friday Saturday 6 pm Christmas Dinner Sunday 12/11 3rd Sunday of Advent 9:30 am Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 11:30 - 12:30 pm Soup Kitchen
UPCOMING EVENTS December 4th - UWF Cookie Jar in Fellowship Hall following 9:30 worship 6th UWF Luncheon 12-2 Wesley Hall 10th - 6 pm Christmas Dinner 18th - 5 pm Candlelight Vespers Service 24th - 8 pm Christmas Eve Service 25th - 9:30 am Christmas Day Sunday Worship
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Rev Adrienne Brewington Pastor (x103) Neil O'Connell Organist Kyle Dunlop Tech Director Tavia Landry Admin Asst (x 101) 21 James Street Church Office Hours Babylon, NY 11702 M-Th 10 am - 2 pm 631 - 661- 5151 Also by Appointment church@babylonumc.org www.babylonumc.org