MESSAGES FOR THE SEASONS OF ADVENT & CHRISTMAS
[November 29 – December 27, 2020]:
- MESSAGE: 12/27/2020 “The Real Work of Christmas…”
Pastor Heidi Chamberlain, inspired by the words of Howard Thurman
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN SING:
This year our traditional Hymn Sing will be with my friend and incredibly talented singer, Chris Wilson. Turn up the volume, click on full screen mode, and sing along with this video filmed December 20th as Chris sings Christmas inspired Songs of Faith.
CHRISTMAS AT THE BARN – Songs of Faith with Chris Wilson
Now, make sure to tune in each week to see Chris Wilson on his Music-by-Request Wednesdays and Songs of Faith Sundays at 7:00 pm on Chris Wilson YouTube Channel – which can even be streamed to your “Smart TV.”
One Hallelujah
A few years ago, I started developing the idea that perhaps everyone is given at least one gift – “One Hallelujah”, if you will. A purpose for which they were uniquely designed. I came to believe that if we were all given this gift, the implied contract is that we will all use it. These gifts would then be a chorus of Hallelujah to God. This organization is the embodiment of my Hallelujah. Our hope is that it will play an active roll through its programs to inspire others to both find and develop theirs.
OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS:
During this time of social distancing, we are mindful that the work of the church continues. As such, we ask for your continued stewardship. If you are unable to attend “in-person” worship, please mail your tithes and offerings:
Malone: Centenary UMC
345 W. Main Street
Malone, NY 12953
- THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:
- A TIME OF SHARED WORSHIP:
Northern Flow District of the Upper New York United Methodist Church Christmas Eve Worship Service – 2020
Celebrating our Methodist Connection, Northern Flow District Pastors and Friends have created this worship service to offer respite in the midst of pandemic for our siblings in Christ and remind us all that we are connected, one body in Christ Jesus, in Emmanuel, Christ with us on this holiest of nights. - Helping Hands and Voices:
Rev. Mike Weeden, Northern Flow District Superintendent
Pastor Heidi Chamberlain, Pastor of Malone: Centenary UMC
Rev. Carl Chamberlain, Pastor of Brushton UMC & Protestant Chaplain at Upstate Correctional Facility
Pastor Robyn Hays, Pastor of Lake Ontario Parish
Pastor Jim Foote, Pastor of Norfolk UMC & Brasher Falls UMC
Rev. Anne Canfield, Pastor of First UMC Watertown
Pastor Lori Buno-Taylor, Pastor Owls Head UMC
Pastor Kevin & Marietta Kitto, Pastor Alexandria Bay UMC - Musical Offerings:
Thank you to Pastor Jim Foote, Kevin and Marietta Kito, and Joshua Barkley for sharing their gift of music tonight.
A special thanks to Chris Wilson and his daughters, Gracie and Emmi, for sharing their gift of song tonight as well. For more information about Chris Wilson’s mission through his music: https://www.onehallelujah.org/mission - Parental permission has been secured for the appearance of all minor children involved in this worship service. Used by permission CCLI/LVLI
- GREETING: 11/29/2020 “Welcome to the Season of Advent”
Pastor Heidi Chamberlain
⊕ LINK: ADVENT-IN-A-BAG ⊕
Video Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Meditations
⊕ Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Liturgy 2020 ⊕
- Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Meditations for Home and Church: Year B
by Dean B. McIntyre, General Board of Discipleship UMC
This set of brief meditations and Scripture may be used in lighting the candles of the Advent wreath in worship at church or home. Each meditation uses one of the lectionary readings for that day. The readings are divided into sections that can be assigned to various persons participating, including the children.
An Inspiring Christmas Message from Bishop Webb for 2020
- A Christmas Message from Bishop Mark J Webb
from Upper New York Conference.
Watch as Bishop Webb encourages us to open our hearts in a new way and invite Jesus as Savior and the Lord to make us new during this time of uncertainty.
- MESSAGE: 12/20/2020 “My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord…”
Based on Luke 1:46-55
Pastor Heidi Chamberlain
VISUAL LITURGY & MUSIC SELECTIONS:
- THE WORK OF THE PEOPLE: //MAKE ROOM//
An Advent invitation featuring Kelly Ann Hall
Music by Alana Levandoski. Poem by Kelly Ann Hall. Many of the images by Steve Pavey. ©2020
- SPECIAL MUSIC: “Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song)”
Performed by Amy Grant from the Amy Grant Christmas Box Set © 2007; Music video by Amy Grant performing Breath Of Heaven (Mary’s Song) (Lyric Video) © 2019 Amy Grant Productions – Used by permission CCLI/LVLI
- MESSAGE: 12/13/2020 “Rise & Shine”
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Pastor Heidi Chamberlain
- SPECIAL MUSIC: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” UMH #196
Performed by Meredith Andrews from her album Receive Our King;
Word Worship © 2017; Meredith Andrews Music: www.meredithandrews.com
– Used by permission CCLI/LVLI
- MESSAGE: 12/06/2020 “The Day I Met John…”
Mark 1:1-8
Pastor Heidi Chamberlain
VISUAL LITURGY & MUSIC SELECTIONS:
- SPECIAL MUSIC: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” UMH #211
Performed by Vocalists: Devon Kauflin & Rebecca Elliott
Sovereign Grace Music; from the album, “Prepare Him Room: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus in Song”; Original words (v. 1-2) translated by John M. Neale (1851). Music, Veni Emmanuel; Alternate and additional words (v. 3-5) by Steve Cook and Bob Kauflin. © 2014 Sovereign Grace Praise – Used by permission CCLI/LVLI
- MESSAGE: 11/29/2020 “Hope, Waiting, Anticipation & Longing”
Mark 13:24-37
Pastor Heidi Chamberlain
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- VIDEO: 11/29/2020 “Advent 1: Hope”
Pastor Carl Chamberlain
- VIDEO: 11/29/2020 “Advent 1: Hope”
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VISUAL LITURGY & MUSIC SELECTIONS:
- SPECIAL MUSIC: “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear” UMH #218
Performed by Meredith Andrews from her album Receive Our King;
Word Worship © 2017; Meredith Andrews Music: www.meredithandrews.com
– Used by permission CCLI/LVLI
Now you can share the message of the day with your friends without internet:
Go forward, to live the church, in ministry to all the world!
