12/1/2024 "Bah Humbug!" by the Rev. Jeff Hunt - St. John's UMC, Dover, NH Live Stream Church Service

Sunday, December 1, 2024 - Live Streamed at 9:30 AM
The First Sunday of Advent
Bah Humbug!
The cultural context in which Dickens placed his powerful Christmas story was 1800's England - a time of great divide between rich and poor - something on which Dickens wanted to shed a light. His main character, Ebenezer Scrooge, is clear as the story begins that the only redeeming value in life was in getting more money. He lives in resentment, fear and the ice-cold state of watching out only for himself. God's economy, on the other hand, says that there is enough for all and all are worthy of life and joy, freedom and sustenance. Will we "make change" and move toward the richness of peace for all or will we continue to be chained by the poverty of exclusion?
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Worship Leader: The Rev. Jeff Hunt
Liturgist: Janet Warfield
Preacher: The Rev. Jeff Hunt
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9: 6-7 and Luke 1: 46-47, 52-55 (NRSV)
Message: "Bah Humbug!" by the Rev. Jeff Hunt
© 2024 Jeff Hunt & St. John's United Methodist Church, Dover NH
Music Information:
Carillon:
Selections by Andy Galt and/or Guy Eaton
Music as We Gather:
Organ selection by Steve MacKenzie.
Opening Hymn:
"Blessed Be the God of Israel"
The United Methodist Hymnal # 209
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Words: Michael Perry, © 1973 Jubilate Hymns (Admin. Hope Publishing Company)
Music: Hal H. Hopson, © 1983 Hope Publishing Company
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Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-731343. All rights reserved.
ONE LICENSE Song # 6177
Anthem:
"An Advent Alleluia"
By Douglas E. Wagner
Copyrights: © 1994, Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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ONE LICENSE Song # 70476
Hymn of Response:
"Star-Child"
The Faith We Sing Hymnal # 2095
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Words: Shirley Erena Murray
Music: Carlton R. Young
Copyrights: © 1994, Hope Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-731343. All rights reserved.
ONE LICENSE Song # 86986
Communion Response:
"Seek Ye First"
The United Methodist Hymnal # 405
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By Karen Lafferty
Copyrights: © 1972 CCCM Music, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing. All Rights Reserved.
Used by Permission. CCLI Song # 1352
Closing Hymn:
"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light"
The United Methodist Hymnal # 206
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By Kathleen Thomerson
Copyrights: © 1970, 1975, Celebration. All rights reserved.
Permission to reprint, podcast, and/or stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE with license # A-731343. All rights reserved.
ONE LICENSE Song # 00361
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CCLI Streaming License Number 21148179
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Participating in our online services:
The Rev. Jeff Hunt - Pastor at St. John's UMC, Dover NH
Steve MacKenzie: Director of Music, including Organist, Pianist, Choir Director, and Soloist
Brianne Tarleton: Assistant Director of Music
Andy Galt and Guy Eaton: Carilloneurs
Patty Hoogeveen: Keyboard & Piano
George Reagan: Drums
Members of the Chancel Choir
Streaming Production Manager: Jane Pomeroy
AV Team Leader: Bob Johnson
For today's service:
ProPresenter Operator: Bryan Rickman
Camera Operator: Claire Bloom
Sound Tech: Keith Launchbury