Bulletin November 30th

Prelude                                     O Come , O Come Emmanuel

Opening Hymn                      Waymaker

Lenten Reading Matthew 24:36-44                                           Nancy M and Andrew S

Call to Worship                    (based on Matthew 24:36-44)

Ldr:   We gather in this sacred hour, not knowing what tomorrow holds,

Ppl:   But trusting in the One who holds all our tomorrows.

Ldr:   Keep awake, for we do not know the day or the hour,

Ppl:   We stay alert, watching for signs of God’s coming kingdom.

Ldr:    In the ordinary moments—working in the fields, preparing our daily bread—

Ppl:   We remain ready, for God breaks into our lives when we least expect.

Ldr:   Like Noah building an ark while others went about their business,

Ppl:   We prepare our hearts, even when the world around us is unaware.

Ldr:   No one knows the day—not the angels, not even the Son,

Ppl:   So we live each day in faithful expectation, ready to welcome Christ.

Ldr:   Therefore, keep awake! Be ready!

Ppl:   For the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.

All:   We worship the God of surprises, who comes to us in unexpected ways. Let us be watchful, faithful, and ready. Amen.

Young People’s Message

Where Have YOU Experienced God this week?

Sharing of Praises and Concerns

Prayer Hymn   196             Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus

Prayer

Contemporary Advent    The King Is Coming        by Tyler Roberts

Presenting Ourselves & Our Gifts

Today’s Message:  

“Stay Awake”

Matthew 24:36-44

Sending Forth/Sending the Light

Closing Hymn  213    Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Benediction

 Upcoming Events

Weekly Bible Study Sunday at 6 pm

Dec 13   Breakfast & Craft Show  ESCC 9-11 am               

Dec 13   Christmas Open House at Asbury 2-4 pm

Delicious Cookie Donations Needed

We also need volunteers to help with clean up.

Dec 24   Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6pm

We are inviting all children to take part in our Christmas Eve Pageant.

No rehearsals are necessary. We simply need you to be here by 5 pm on Christmas Eve for a run through.

Please let Clarissa know which children will be attending so we can make sure everyone has a costume to wear.

Community Outreach

Giving Tuesday December 2nd 9am-6pm

Peace Lutheran Church on Cleveland Ave will be accepting donations for the Refuge of Hope

Items needed are:

Blankets (new or gently used & clean)

Personal hygiene products: deodorant, toothpaste/brushes, shampoo, soap, feminine products, wipes, foot powder, etc

Mt. Zion Food Cupboard is Dec 20th 9-11 am. The work day is Nov 18th 9-10 am. They have asked if we could donate Canned Fruit-Creamed Corn-Baked Beans-Soups-Dessert Items.

Memory Verse

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.”

John 14:6 ESV

 Address: 7344 Ridge Ave. SE East Sparta, OH 44626

Phone: 330-484-4500

Website: asbury-ridgeave.org

Email: asburymethodist2023@gmail.com

Facebook: Asbury Methodist of East Sparta

Pastor Jim’s Cell number: 330-204-8360