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Please join us today Sunday at 11:00 am for Morning Services

Advent Fourth Sunday

Sunday December 22nd, 2024
Liturgist: Pastor
Pastor: Rev. David W. Mantz
Music Director: Michael Petruzzi

*Congregation standing as they are able

Liturgist Greeting and Announcements

Christmas Poinsettias – Forms to order are now available in the Narthex. Can be ordered in honor of, or in memory of, for $14 each and can be brought home after the 11 pm Christmas Eve service. Note that the order deadline is Sunday, December 22nd!

Mission Tree 2024 – Two Options this Year!
John Nyday and his wife are Methodist Missionaries in Mozambique. We have supported John in his agricultural mission for about 5 years. John teaches villagers to grow their own food and support the land. John and his wife visited our congregation several years ago…we were impressed with their dedication to serve.

DJ Ouellett and his family live in Watertown. DJ is a former student of member Jim Louey. Last year Jim reached out to our congregation for help in supporting DJ and his family both financially and emotionally in his long recovery from a very bad accident. DJ is making progress, but still needs our support and prayers.

Sunday School Collection – Collecting for making of Blessing Bags – Anything ready to eat (ie; snack bars), any powder drink packets. Needed for Jan 6th assembly day.

The Ecumenical Food Bank – needs instant oatmeal, ketchup, apple juice, pork and beans, canned fruit, pudding, instant coffee, regular and decaf, sugar, and canned meats.

Future Dates for Your Calendar
Sunday, December 22nd, – Christmas Pageant and Potluck
Sunday, December 22nd, is the final Day to order Poinsettias!
Tuesday, December 24th, 4 p.m. – Family Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24th, 11 p.m. Christmas Eve Brass Carols service

Intercessory Prayer – Monday at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
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Bible Study – Wednesdays January 8th, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.
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Lighting of the Advent Wreath

*Call to Worship (Together in Unison)

As we gather here today, we join millions around the world who are believing with their whole being that Jesus is, indeed, the Savior, and who are anticipating, like us, the celebration of his birth. Help us, as we gather here, to realize our unity with those who live at a great distance from us; and help us, through our worship, to experience the presence of Jesus Christ.

*Opening Hymn

Hymn #219 “What Child is This”

Verse 1
What Child is this who laid to rest
On Mary’s lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping
This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe the Son of Mary

Verse 2
Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian fear for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading
This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe the Son of Mary

Verse 3
So bring Him incense gold and myrrh
Come peasant king to own Him
The King of kings salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him
This this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste haste to bring Him laud
The Babe the Son of Mary

CCLI Song # 30983

You May Be Seated

Prayer of Confession (Together In Unison)

During this season of Advent we confess that in our Christmas preparations there is more of culture than of Christ. We allow the noise and confusion of the season to obscure the peace we have with you. We allow the raucous jingles of commerce to distract us from the profound mystery of

Bethlehem. We allow material and financial considerations to overpower spiritual realities. Forgive us, we pray, and draw us back to the quiet presence of the living Christ.

A time of silent individual confessional prayer.

Words of Assurance

We hope in the Lord, for with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with God there is full

redemption. God will redeem us from all our sins.

Christmas Pageant

Tithes And Offering

Online giving – https://numcct.org/giving/

Give+ Text – 844-715-0562

Vanco Mobile Faith Management

Offering Prayer

*Doxology

Hymn #95

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

CCLI Song # 7134391

Special Music by Children Choir- “Go Tell It On The Mountain ”

*Benediction

Be assured of this—that nothing in all creation will be able to separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

*Postlude

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
We wish you a merry Christmas
And a happy new year

Good tidings we bring
To you and your kin
Good tidings for Christmas
And a happy new year

Please Remember in Prayer

Prayers For Healing and Mercies

  • Warren Smith and family for the loss of his brother.
  • Patrica went on a job interview; she got the job
  • Sam suffering with neck pain.
  • Bill’s friend and family for the passing of Sally Curts.
  • Lee Ka’s wife Joan diagnosed with cancer.
  • Caroline is dealing with some health issues, is on medication, and is waiting to take some tests.
  • Natalie’s daughter Pamela recovery from surgery and after an allergic reaction to medication.
  • Bro Chuck dealing with several health issues
  • Margie Paul’s healing she fell down a flight of stairs and broke several bones.
  • Aiden McCullouch is 17 years old. His parents are waiting to hear from their doctor if he’s going to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and if he has other issues.
  • Inkoo’s family for the passing of his wife..
  • Frank Edmonds and family for the loss of his brother.
  • Izzy Mantz is moving to Texas for a safe transition.
  • Ok Sun and her family. Brother is out of coma but is in ICU in Korea needs continual prayers.
  • Wayne passed his test and has his permit to train to become a truck driver.
  • Caroline’s Mom and Dad that they will get the proper care they both need.
  • Sis Natalie’s sister-in-law 94 battling cancer and Lowa has heart condition.
  • Sis Dorothy’s nephew George dealing with brain issues pray they can find out what’s wrong.
  • Sis Ethel’s sister-in-law Pauline she has resumed chemotherapy.
  • We pray for all those who are standing in the need of prayer.
  • Dorothy’s husband, Mark, has Digestion issues.
  • Katherine has pancreatic cancer, she is cancer free continual prayers.
  • Jeff and Barbara Hunt
  • Jennifer needs a hysterectomy due to health issues, needs healing from cancer.
  • Pastor’s sister Chris found work but Dennis is still job hunting.
  • For our leaders and upcoming election 2024.
  • Mary Hope-Ross sister Laurie, was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer, and she’s gone through with her treatments and she is now cancer free (Victory)
  • The unsaved that they will come to know Christ.
  • Permanent Revival all over the world.
  • Our Home Bound: Dale Sweet, Lois Jordon, Linda Dozier, Cliff Young, Janet, and Steve Cronin
  • Steve’s wife, Janet is in Masonic Hospital in Wallingford. She has Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Continual prayer for Dawn Mudry’s breathing issues
  • Chuck’s niece with lymphoma
  • Sadia – tumor
  • Marilyn – fall & dementia
  • Richie for anxiety
  • Jenny brain surgery
  • Dorothy’s Niece Gabby with digestive issues
  • Julianna has health issues. She’s now in need of a Trac tube.
  • Jessie – Stroke
  • Gary’s brother Richard has slipped disk and Crohn’s; he got shot in the back and is still in recovery.
  • Continue prayer for Sissy’s platelet Levels to stay stable.
  • Gary T anxiety.
  • Ok Sun son and court, needs surgery and help financially..
  • Warren Smith for acute Leukemia
  • Jeff Crocker and family – he is fighting cancer
  • Jan Mizeski – prostate cancer

Our Church

  • Church leaders, our Youth, Sunday School, Bible Study
  • Our Valley Parish for all our Pastor’s and all our Churches

Our World

  • Turkey & Syria earthquake and loss of Life over 35,000 +
  • World peace; direction of our nation; immigration crisis: USA leaders
  • Mayor Hess and Council; the economy
  • Bishop Bickerton, DS Dr. Alpher Sylvester
  • Missionaries
  • Parents and children; teachers and students
  • Veterans, firemen, policemen and others who serve.
  • Addiction struggles; mental health issues
  • Other community churches and members
  • Covid 19 Virus, Cold & Flu Season,
  • Flooding in the Mid-West and Pakistan
  • The unsaved; missionaries
  • Ukraine/Russia solution – safety of innocent people
  • Methodist Church – unity in the midst of division
  • Haitian people Afghan people, India people, Taiwan people
  • Footsteps (TresDias)

Our Father Who art in heaven hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Contact Information

Pastor: Rev David W Mantz
Email: dwmantz@gmail.com
Urgent – 845-546-4837 Personal Cell Phone

Pastor’s Office Hours: by appointment

Naugatuck UMC
208 Meadow Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
Church Office:203-729-4236, Office hours: Monday, 12:30 till 1:30 and Wednesday 12:30 till 2:30 p.m.
Church Email:numcc@gmail.com