First United Methodist Church of Bedford, TX
Sunday Worship Service: December 6, 2020
We invite you to join us in person or to worship with us online. Join us online at www.fumcbedford.com or www.facebook.com/fumcbedford at 10 am Sunday mornings.
Locations & Times
FUMC Bedford
1245 Bedford Rd, Bedford, TX 76021, USA
Sunday 8:00 AM
Order of Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Passing of the Peace
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Opening Hymn Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
Affirmation of Faith and Invocation
Songs of Worship Prepare Him Room
Revelation Song
Offertory Prayer & Instructions
Offering I Love You Lord
Doxology
Scripture Reading Luke 1:39-56 (CEB)
Song of Worship Breath of Heaven
Sermon Rev. Dr. Andrew Nunley III
Almost Christmas: An Altogether Hope
Holy Communion A Communion Hymn for Christmas
Pastoral Prayer
Benediction Go Tell it on the Mountain
Welcome & Announcements
Passing of the Peace
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Opening Hymn Oh Little Town of Bethlehem
Affirmation of Faith and Invocation
Songs of Worship Prepare Him Room
Revelation Song
Offertory Prayer & Instructions
Offering I Love You Lord
Doxology
Scripture Reading Luke 1:39-56 (CEB)
Song of Worship Breath of Heaven
Sermon Rev. Dr. Andrew Nunley III
Almost Christmas: An Altogether Hope
Holy Communion A Communion Hymn for Christmas
Pastoral Prayer
Benediction Go Tell it on the Mountain
Give to FUMC Bedford Online
Please show your support for the church by making a donation online.There are 3 options for giving to the church online:
Option 1: Click the GIVE tab at the top of the FUMC Bedford website (by clicking the link below)
Option 2: Download the GIVE PLUS APP on your phone (available for both Apple and Android)
Option 3: Text-to-Give to 817-968-5425. This works by texting the amount you desire to give to the church to this number.
https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=wWsk24ZWJSTZKsGd1RMKlg0BDvsSG3VIWQCPJNNxD8upkiY7JlDavDsozUE7KG0nFx2NSo8LdUKGuGuF396vbfq7XrhFX6Xe1Jy-52Rn6OmXHubq5Z7ap5JVmPErc4ZeYHCKCZhESjGNQmZ5B-6dxySzh1gG8jJI7W2VVuH8hsw=&ver=3Option 1: Click the GIVE tab at the top of the FUMC Bedford website (by clicking the link below)
Option 2: Download the GIVE PLUS APP on your phone (available for both Apple and Android)
Option 3: Text-to-Give to 817-968-5425. This works by texting the amount you desire to give to the church to this number.
Sunday Announcements: Let's Connect!
Do you want to share a prayer request with our staff or prayer team? Need to update your contact information? Have you connected with the church's online services and would like more information about FUMC Bedford?Connect with FUMC Bedford at www.fumcbedford.com/connect or click on the connect tab on the church's website.
Sunday Announcements: Zoom Prayer Meeting
The next Zoom Prayer Meeting will be this Wednesday, December 9 at 6 pm. Even though we are not in the same room, we are still able to join our prayers together through the help of technology. The prayer meeting is not limited to church members, so feel free to share the link and the login to others who might need this time of prayer. If you have a prayer request that you would like to share with the staff or Prayer Team, share your requests on the new connect page on the church's website - fumcbedford.com/connect.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71319101833?pwd=VHRFNVNTUGNkTVp6MkQ1OGk5SFJkQT09
Meeting ID: 713 1910 1833
Password: fumcb
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71319101833?pwd=VHRFNVNTUGNkTVp6MkQ1OGk5SFJkQT09
Meeting ID: 713 1910 1833
Password: fumcb
Sunday Announcements: Night in Bethlehem
Night in Bethlehem has been a treasured community event for many years here at FUMC Bedford. The pandemic isn't stopping us, though. After all, we have the greatest story to share: the birth of Jesus! This year's, Night in Bethlehem will be a drive-thru Nativity experience to help keep our community safe and socially-distanced.
Night in Bethlehem will be Saturday, December 19 from 6pm-8pm.
More information is coming soon!
Night in Bethlehem will be Saturday, December 19 from 6pm-8pm.
More information is coming soon!
Sunday Announcements: Almost Christmas Online Small Group
Want to dive deeper into FUMC Bedford's Advent study, "Almost Christmas"? Pastor Lee will be leading an online small group connecting our Wesleyan heritage with the traditional themes of Advent: Peace, Hope, Love, and Joy. The group will meet Tuesdays starting December 8 at 7pm on Zoom.
For Zoom details, email Pastor Lee at lbiggs-scribner@fumcbedford.com.
For Zoom details, email Pastor Lee at lbiggs-scribner@fumcbedford.com.
Sermon Notes:
He gives power to the weak.
On account of His vast mercy he has given us new birth
Promises of God in Him are yes
Each of you has received a gift from God