Sweetwater United Methodist Church
Worship December 10, 2023 (The Second Sunday of Advent)
Join us in-person or digitally for our weekly worship service!
Locations & Times
Sweetwater UMC
1092 Jackson-Liberty Rd, Wesson, MS 39191, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM
Order of Worship
Prelude Ms. Cathy Warren
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jonathan Tullos
Opening Prayer
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
*Hymn O How I Love Jesus 170
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed 881
*Act of Praise The 70
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Rev. Tullos
Worship Through Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Music Ms. Warren
*Act of Praise The Doxology 95
Hymn It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 218
Children's Sermon
The Scripture Isaiah 40:1-10 Rev. Tullos
Sermon Our Just Peace Rev. Tullos
Invitation to Discipleship
The altar rail is open for anyone who wishes to come and pray. If you would like to join the church or be baptized, please speak with the pastor following the worship service.
*Hymn How Great Thou Art 77
*The Benediction Rev. Tullos
*Postlude Ms. Warren
*Depart to Serve
Welcome and Announcements Rev. Jonathan Tullos
Opening Prayer
Lighting of the Advent Wreath
*Hymn O How I Love Jesus 170
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed 881
*Act of Praise The 70
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Concerns and Praises
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer Rev. Tullos
Worship Through Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Music Ms. Warren
*Act of Praise The Doxology 95
Hymn It Came Upon a Midnight Clear 218
Children's Sermon
The Scripture Isaiah 40:1-10 Rev. Tullos
Sermon Our Just Peace Rev. Tullos
Invitation to Discipleship
The altar rail is open for anyone who wishes to come and pray. If you would like to join the church or be baptized, please speak with the pastor following the worship service.
*Hymn How Great Thou Art 77
*The Benediction Rev. Tullos
*Postlude Ms. Warren
*Depart to Serve
Announcements for This Week
We have teamed up with Mt. Zion Church to help stock their food pantry. We have been asked to collect macaroni and cheese. Any items you wish to donate can be left in the church kitchen.
Next Sunday, we will begin worship at 9:45 and have our church Christmas lunch following worship. Sunday School is cancelled.
Sunday school for all ages is offered following the worship service.
Brother Jonathan’s Office Hours at Sweetwater: Thursday 10:00 – 2:00.
You’re invited to enjoy fellowship and some great goodies at the Adams parsonage on December 17 from 3:00 until 5:00. This open house is come and go. The address is 2201 Brumfield Rd SW, Summit, MS (across from Adams UMC).
Lectionary Readings for December 10, 2023
Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1-10
Psalter: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Epistle: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
Next Sunday, we will begin worship at 9:45 and have our church Christmas lunch following worship. Sunday School is cancelled.
Sunday school for all ages is offered following the worship service.
Brother Jonathan’s Office Hours at Sweetwater: Thursday 10:00 – 2:00.
You’re invited to enjoy fellowship and some great goodies at the Adams parsonage on December 17 from 3:00 until 5:00. This open house is come and go. The address is 2201 Brumfield Rd SW, Summit, MS (across from Adams UMC).
Lectionary Readings for December 10, 2023
Old Testament: Isaiah 40:1-10
Psalter: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
Epistle: 2 Peter 3:8-15a
Gospel: Mark 1:1-8
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