New Richmond United Methodist Church
December 14, 2025 - Pastor Harry Zurasky
3rd Sunday of Advent
Welcome & Announcements Pastor Harry
God Sightings Pastor Harry
Advent Candle Lighting & Reading: JOY
Congregational Response
All: We believe the day is coming when the ransomed of the Lord shall return and come to Zion with singing. Everlasting joy shall be upon them. They shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall be no more.
Preparing Our Spirit: Child In The Manger Choir
(Unison Opening Prayer please stand) Shepherd of my Soul, You have gifted us with unimaginable glorious life that will never end! Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who gives us this day to be your vessel and your instrument in your world. Alleluia, Amen!
Opening Praise: Joy To The World Page 246
remain standing verses 1,2, & 3
Responsive Reading: Pastor Harry
Pastor: Joyful Creator, your have always been and will always be the Word that became flesh.
People: All of creation joyfully sings your praises!
Pastor: Joyous Light of heavenly beauty, you are the source of all our hope, peace and joy.
People: In this time of cold and waiting, let our watching for the Christ child renew our lives
All: Guide us to be centered on You and all the ways You call us into community, rejoicing together. To Your glory, Amen!
Song of Praise: Good Christian Friends Rejoice
remain standing Page 224
Choral Celebration: And the Stars Sang
Scripture: Luke 13:1-5
Message Pastor Harry
Christmas Communion: Page 12 in blue hymnal
Song of Praise: Hark The Herald Angles Sing Page 240
remain seated
Joys & Concerns
Offering, Offertory and Doxology
Closing Song: Go Now and Pass It On
remain standing (see green handout)
Pastors Closing Blessing (remain standing)
Prayers for our Neighbors: Jim Kaputa, Linda Kinnear, Kevin Johnson, Ann's sister, Linda, Linda Twilford, John Stanford family, Maxine's granddaughter, Michelle and Mark Freely, Dorothy Smith, Becky's granddaughter, Carl Livermore, the Rick Hayden family, the family of Helen Rodgers, (Lenny & Susie) Dillon, Patty Cope, The Gary Boyle family, Dereck Metzler's little girl, Don Smock, John's friend, the Sherre Byers family, Randy's friend, Beverly Nutter, Bill and Judy, Becky's friend, Colton McCurdy, Wayne Rogers, Vickie Tomer, Ron Judy's cousin, Gale Fees, Tammy Keeno, Jonathan Young and Hunter, Release Time outreach, Food For Thought, and all homeless and hungry in our community.
We livestream the worship service to Facebook on Sunday's
Pastor Harry's contact info is 814 671-8310 and Ann's is 814 673-2302
Email: hzurasky123@gmail.com
Our wi-fi password is: church-has-wifi
Communion is the 2nd Sun of every month
Our home mission offering is the 3rd Sun of the month.
Our Announcements
Today is Friendship Sunday after worship downstairs with refreshments and fellowship.
Thank you very much, Dave for the book on the sanctuary renovation project.
The Christmas gifts for our Maplewood Family are due back next Sunday, December 21 here at the church so Pastor Harry and Ann can deliver them before Christmas. Remember to tape the tags to the gifts you bring so we know which child gets it. Thank you for your generosity.
Community Dinner at Little Cooley, Wednesday December 17 5:00-6:30 pm. Ham and scalloped potatoes.
Christmas Flowers: We invite you to bring in your Christmas flowers anytime, poinsettias, etc to help decorate our sanctuary for Christmas. You may make them in memory of, or in honor of someone. A sign-up sheet is in the back of the church.
Sending Christmas Cards to:
Michelle and Mark Feely
Address: 30365 Hwy 408, Townville, PA. 16360
Dorothy Smith
Address: Juniper Village, 455 Chestnut St., Meadville, PA. 15335
Patty Cope
New Richmond United Methodist Church
29776 PA-77
Guys Mills, PA. 16327
