Author: Church Secretary

The Christian Year

Upper Circle represents the
Trinity Cycle
Lower Circle represents the
Life Cycle

Bainbridge First
Methodist Church

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The Hanging of the Greens
Bainbridge First Methodist Church
November 30, 2025 - 6:00 p.m.
Greeting Rev. Nate Lehman
Prelude “He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising” setting Healey Willan 1880-1960
tune Quem pastores 14th century Douglas West
*Call to Worship Rev. Nate Lehman
Leader: Tonight we come together to begin our preparations
for the birth of our Savior.
People: Tonight we make ready our welcome for God's only Son, Jesus.
Leader: As we enter into the holy season of Advent,
a season of reflection and anticipation,
let us clear our minds and open our hearts to the coming of the Christ.
People: Let us honor Christ's birth by adorning our church
for the coming of our Savior.
Leader: Let our songs and symbols represent the incarnation of God's love
in the world.
People: “Arise, shine; for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples;
but the LORD will arise upon you,
and his glory will appear over you.”
(Isaiah 60: 1-2)
*Congregational Hymn 175 Once in Royal David’s City
Choral Anthem Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
duet, Emma Hufstetler and Greta Moye
Reading "The Meaning of the Advent Wreath" Ginger Johnson
Piano Duet Away In A Manger
Cason Reynolds and Sheila Lane
Thomas Keesecker
Reading “The Meaning of the Sanctuary Greens” Terri Fleetwood
*Congregational Carol Deck the Halls
Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la la la la! '
Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!
Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la!
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la!
See the blazing yule before us, Fa la la la la la la la!
Strike the harp and join the chorus, Fa la la la la la la la!
Follow me in merry measure, Fa la la la la la la la!
While I tell of Yuletide treasure, Fa la la la la la la la!
Reading “The Meaning of the Poinsettias” Paul Johnson
Children’s Choir Gloria, Gloria
with Collin & Cason Reynolds on bells
Scripture Jeremiah 23:5-6 Ansley Yarbrough
Reading The Meaning of the Chrismon Tree Pauncho Hufstetler
Lighting of the Chrismon Tree
*Congregational Carol O Chrismon Tree
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
Your ornaments of gold and white are symbols of Christ's love and light.
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
Your ornaments of white and gold make memories of Christ unfold.
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
Your beauty, peace, and joy bestow on those who worship here below.
O Chrismon tree, O Chrismon tree, how lovely are your branches!
Scripture John 1:1-5, 9-14 Jacob Moore
Bringing in the Light Of Christ Emma Hufstetler & Greta Moye, Acolytes
Reading “The Meaning of Candlelight” Charles Walker
Choral Anthem He Is Born Children’s Choir
19th Century French Carol
Scripture Luke 2:8-14 Jackie Fleetwood
Reading “The Wings of Love” Anna Claire Moore
*Congregational Hymn 191 Angels We Have Heard on High
Scripture Luke 2: 15-20 Deborah Higdon
Reading “The Meaning of the Creche” Ruth Yarbrough
*Congregational Hymn 199 Silent Night, Holy Night
*Dismissal with Blessing Rev. Nate Lehman
Postlude “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” setting Mary Ellen Kerrick
tune Divinum Mysterium 13th century Douglas West

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Christian Fellowship Dinner (Wednesday Night Supper)
Menu for May 3: Meatloaf, Potato Casserole, Glazed Carrots, Salad, Rolls, Dessert & Drink

ANTHEM TEXT: God is Our Refuge
God is our refuge and strength; A present help in time of trouble.
Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though the waters roar and foam, we will not fear.
Come and behold the work of the Lord, the awesome acts of God.
He is in the midst of his people, in all the earth.
He is the Word, we are his hands, He will lead us .
He is the air, we are his song. We will celebrate his presence all the day long.
God is our refuge and strength. A present help in time of trouble.
Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though the waters roar and foam, we will not fear.
Come and behold the work of the Lord, the awesome acts of God.
He is in the midst of his people, in all the earth.
He is the rain, we are the stones, He will cleanse us.
He is the air, we are his song, We will celebrate his presence all the day long.
God is our refuge and strength. A present help in time of trouble.
Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though the waters roar and foam, we will not fear.
We will not fear. We will not fear. We will not fear.

www.bainbridgefirstumc.org
Phone: (229)246-1864 Fax: (229)246-3800
300 W. Shotwell St., Bainbridge, GA 39819 • P. O. Box 541, Bainbridge, GA 39818

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