Author: Church Secretary

ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME: Welcome to this service of worship at Bainbridge First Methodist Church. Please be sure to sign the attendance pads or register with the QR code on the front of the Order of Worship so we can keep a record of your attendance.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER: Our next Wednesday Night Supper will be on December 10, 2025 at 5:45 pm with Grow Groups to follow. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday at 5:00 pm via the app or by calling the church office. MENU: Fried Chicken, Butterbeans, Rice, Cornbread, Dessert, and Drink. If you need dinner delivered, please let the office know. Drive-Through takeouts begin at 5:15 pm.
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS:
Sunday, Dec. 7 Come to Christmas 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 9 Food Bank Crew 9:00 am
Ladies Night 6:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 10 Staff Meeting 1:30 pm
Wednesday Night Supper 5:45 pm
Grow Groups 6:30 pm
Sunday, Dec. 14 Methodist Men’s Breakfast 8:00 am Celebration of Christmas 6:00 pm
Coffee with the rev: Rev. Lehman invites you to join him in the Welcome Room on Sunday Mornings from 9:30—10:00 am for coffee. He plans to use this time to meet with you or answer any questions you might have about our church.

Members who minister
Ushers: Howard Griffin, Maston Griffin, Marx Gaines, and Mike Polsky
Greeters: Johnny & Penny Reynolds, and Lauren Turner
Lay Liturgist: Charles Griffin Acolyte: Isaac Robinson
Video Technician: Matt Reynolds Flowers: Flower Committee
Organist: Douglas West, MD Pianist: Sheila Lane Hymn Leader: Jenna Chambless Video Disclaimer: This service is being live streamed on YouTube. Your image may appear in certain views of the video. The video will be available for replay on our YouTube channel. See contact the church of Office if you have any questions regarding this.
https://www.youtube.com/@bainbridgefirst4146
Hearing Assistive Devices: are available on the back table or ask an usher for help.
Bulletin Baskets: are found at the back of the Sanctuary to collect your discarded bulletins.

Senior Pastor: Rev. Nate Lehman
Children’s Director: Patty Hamilton Youth Director: Lisa Enfinger

www.bainbridgefirstmethodist.com
Phone: (229)246-1864
300 W. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39819 • P. O. Box 541, Bainbridge, GA 39818

Bainbridge First Methodist Church

Second Sunday of Advent
10:30 AM Service of Worship
December 7, 2025
Please Register

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Nate Lehman
PRELUDE “People, Look East” arr. by Lloyd Larson
Sheila Lane, piano
lighting of the Candles Isaac Robinson, Acolyte
*ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING Moye Family
Leader: Today we light the second candle of Advent, the candle of Peace.
In a world desperately longing for harmony, we look to Christ, who is our peace.
Scripture Reading:
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
Leader: As we light this candle, we proclaim Christ’s peace,
which surpasses all understanding.
People: May this flame remind us to be peacemakers,
carrying the light of reconciliation into a broken world.
Leader: Let us pray. God of peace, quiet our hearts and help us to live as
peace-filled people.
People: Amen.
Leader: We light the first candle for hope and the second for peace.
Leader: Come, Lord Jesus, our hope and peace.
People: Reign in our hearts and in our world!
*HYMN OF PRAISE 168 “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming”
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 881 “The Apostles Creed” Charles Griffin
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*RESPONSE NUMBER 70 “Glory Be to the Father” Meineke
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
CALL TO PRAYER “Prepare the Way of the Lord” Children’s Choir
with Collin Reynolds on chimes
THE MORNING PRAYER Rev. Nate Lehman
*OFFERTORY HYMN 190 “Angels From the Realms of Glory”
OFFERTORY PRAYER Charles Griffin
OFFERTORY Andante from An Improvisation for Organ on Adeste Fidelis Marcel Dupre 1886-1971
Douglas West
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS # 95 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”
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. Amen.
CHILDREN’S MOMENT Patty Hamilton
(Children are invited to return to their seats with their parents. Nursery is available should you need it.)
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Special music “A Spotless Rose” Bryan L. Greer
Sam Moye, soloist
*SCRIPTURE Luke 1:26-38 Rev. Nate Lehman
SERMON “Mary: When Grace Finds the Ordinary” Rev. Nate Lehman
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*HYMN OF DISMISAL 611 “Lord, I Want to be a Christian ”
SENDING FORTH
*BENEDICTION Rev. Nate Lehman
POSTLUDE Pastoral Symphony. Larghetto from Messiah Georg Handel 1685-1759
Douglas West
*PLEASE STAND (AS ABLE)

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Membership forms are located in the back of the church for you to pickup if you have not already filled out or submitted it electronically
There will be a brief congregational Q and A session following the worship service for any questions
Please be in prayer for our Youth and Adult Leaders as they are attending a Youth Retreat at Lake Seminole

GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH VOTE
On August 14, 2024, the Affiliation Committee presented it’s recommendation to our Church Council to join the Global Methodist Church. This recommendation was made after much research into different Methodist/Wesleyan denominations in order that this church might consider jointing after disaffiliation from the UMC. The Church Council will send this recommendation to a church-wide vote, which will take place on Sunday, September 8, 2024, immediately following the 10:30 am service. Only those who have transferred their membership to Bainbridge First Church will have a vote. If you wish to transfer your vote and have not done so, please contact Sam Gates at 229-220-9482 or turn in the transfer form to the Church Office by September 1. Nursery and programming for children will be available.

ANNOUNCEMENT
WELCOME: We welcome Lay Speaker. Pam Grist as she comes to share her sermon with us.
GREETERS: If you would be willing to serve in the greeter rotation, please contact Marilyn Collins at 229-254-8199.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
MEMBERSHIP FORMS: Membership forms are located in the back of the church for you to pickup if you have not already filled out or submitted it electronically
QUESTION & ANSWER: There will be a brief congregational Q and A session following the worship service for any questions
YOUTH: Please be in prayer for our Youth and Adult Leaders as they are attending a Youth Retreat at Lake Seminole
TRUSTEES MEETING: The Board of Trustees will meet this Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30 pm in the Library
CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING: The Church Council will have a meeting on Monday, August 5 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel