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Order of Worship - December 7, 2025
DECEMBER 7, 2025
2nd Sunday in Advent
ADVENT CONSPIRACY:
“Spend Less”
Matthew 3: 1-12
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68TH ANNUAL HANGING
OF THE GREENS
PRELUDE / WELCOMING THE
LIGHT OF CHRIST
OPENING PRAYER (STANDING)
(ALL READ TOGETHER)
God of hope and peace, as we worship
you this day, may we catch a glimpse
of your peace; may we open ourselves
to receive your grace; may we welcome
one another, as you have welcomed us;
may we prepare hearts and our lives,
for Christ to be born in us once again.
And when our worship is done, may we
be renewed in body and spirit, prepared to
bring your righteousness and justice to
the world. In the name of Christ, we pray. Amen.
OPENING HYMN (STANDING)
Heralds of Christ, verses 1-2, UMH 567
PASS THE PEACE (STANDING)
ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING
Dusty Klaumann and Ava Schrock
ADVENT HYMN
Light the Advent Candle, verses 1-2
FWS 2090
OUR 97TH ANNIVERSARY
CHIMES
Ring the Bells on Christmas Day!
By Jerry Westenkuehler
MESSAGE:
ADVENT CONSPIRACY: “Spend Less”
Matthew 3:1-12
SILENT PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ALL READ TOGETHER)
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as
we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil, for thine is the
kingdom, and the power and the glory forever.
Amen
CHOIR
Were You There on That Christmas Night?
by Natalie Sleeth
SCRIPTURE Luke 1:46-55
CHOIR
Away in a Manger
arranged by Joel Raney
A TIME FOR ALL CHILDREN
Nativity Story and Placing the Creche
Children of all ages are invited up front
for a special time together.
DECORATE THE TREE
CAROL SINGING (verses 1 and 2 of each)
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, UMH 240
O Little Town of Bethlehem, UMH 230
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, UMH 218
O Come All Ye Faithful , UMH 234
SCRIPTURE Matthew 1:18-25
CHOIR
Come, Follow That Star
by Nancy Price and Don Besig
SCRIPTURE Matthew 2:1-12
CHOIR
Glad Tidings of Joy
by Mark Hayes
BENEDICTION (STANDING) (ALL READ TOGETHER)
May the God of love fill us with
joy and peace. May the peace of Christ
be with us, now and forevermore.
And may the Holy Spirit fill our days
with hope. Amen.
Liturgist
Bob Edgar Dec. 7
Ben Longbottom Dec. 14
Jan Nicholson Dec. 21
Greeters/Offering
Pat and Sarah Naseem Dec. 7
Don and Mary Nelson Dec. 14
Fred and Carol Douthit Dec. 31
HISTORY OF THE HANGING
OF THE GREENS
Our church tradition of singing Christmas
songs and decorating the church for Christmas
began December 1957. It wasn’t until the
following year that it was officially called
“Hanging of the Greens”. This program has
changed in many ways over the years; what
remains is the joy of remembering and celebrating
68 years of Christmas family and fellowship.
The four women who began this tradition are
Anna Prince, Emily Whitesitt, Julie Wallace and
Ruby Longbottom. Many of you may remember
some of these women; a very few of us remember
all four of them. We are thankful for their work in
establishing this beloved Christmas/Advent celebration.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Bible Study – 10:00 am
in the After School Room.
All are welcome.
Choir Rehearsal, Wednesdays at
7:00pm in the sanctuary.
White Elephant Gift Exchange—
December 13, 10:00 am, After School Room.
Everyone welcome! Sponsored by the Women
in Faith and United Methodist Men. Light breakfast
snacks and beverages will be served. See more details
on the Gift Exchange on the bulletin board
outside the office.
Glad Tider articles are due on the 24th of
each month. Submissions are always welcome
prior to the due date.
Please send them to office@steviumc.org
FOOD DONATIONS FOR PANTRY PARTNERS
Donations and white plastic bags (from grocery store)
can be placed in the grocery cart in the foyer.
Arrangements have been made for the food to be
delivered to the Pantry each week. SUMC donated
438.3 pounds (October 20-November 24)
which included 68 pounds from the Thank Offering.
Thank you to all!
PRAYER CHAIN
Open to all…email requests to
steviprayerchain@gmail.com or call the church
office and your request will be relayed to the prayer
chain coordinator. Please note: the office is not
staffed daily so there may be a delay in forwarding
to the prayer chain.
STAFF OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday from 9am – Noon.
CONTACT
Stevensville United Methodist Church
216 College Street, Stevensville MT 59870
connect@steviumc.org 406-777-5443
www.steviumc.org Facebook: SteviUMC
Pastor Seth L. Leypoldt | pastor@steviumc.org | 406-490-4014