First United Methodist Church of Bedford, TX
Sunday Worship Service: December 20, 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
Saturday 8:00 AM
Welcome & Announcements
Passing of the Peace
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Opening Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful
Affirmation of Faith and Invocation
Songs of Worship O Holy Night
Prepare Him Room
Offertory Prayer & Instructions
Offering What Child is This? Doxology
Scripture Reading Luke 1:26-38 (CEB)
Song of Worship Glory to the Great I Am
Sermon Rev. Dr. Andrew Nunley III
Almost Christmas: An Altogether Love
Invitation to Discipleship O Come, O Come Emmanuel
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:<br>Option 1: Click the GIVE tab at the top of the FUMC Bedford website (by clicking the link below) <br>Option 2: Download the GIVE PLUS APP on your phone (available for both Apple and Android) <br>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.
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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: 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 at 7pm on Zoom. <br> <br>For Zoom details, email Pastor Lee at lbiggs-scribner@fumcbedford.com.<br>
Sunday Announcements: Christmas Eve Service
Invite your family and friends to join us for a very special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on December 24 at 6 pm. Experience the anticipation of the hope that the birth of our Savior brings through singing traditional Christmas carols, the telling of the Christmas story, and a time to celebrate communion together. This is a family-friendly service sure to warm your heart with the real meaning of Christmas. <br><br>The safety of our church family and community is very important. FUMC Bedford will maintain our safety protocols by requiring that masks be worn and encouraging social distancing. For those unable to attend the service in-person, the service will be streamed LIVE on the church's Facebook page and website. This year's service may look a bit different than years past, but we're thankful to be able to gather and celebrate the birth of our Savior in a responsible way.
Sunday Announcements: Mother to Son Bible Study
Mother to Son is a 6-week Bible Study led by Pastor Drew and his mother, Rev. Elnora. Be a fly on the wall as they discuss a variety life issues through the lens of mother and son passages found in the Bible. The name, Mother to Son, is based on a poem by Langston Hughes where a mother gives her son advice on overcoming the hardships of life. <br><br>The study begins Wednesday, January 20. More information about time and meeting location coming soon.