Weekly Bulletin – January 1, 2012
Posted on December 29, 2011
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The Lord’s Day
January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
The best way to enter into the gift of a new year is to worship the Author of time and eternity.
Announcements
Prepare Your Hearts
As Joseph and Mary presented the newborn Jesus in the temple, we present ourselves to You, O God.
Responsive Reading
Sing Praise
Offering/Special Music
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this.” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.” Malachi 3:10
A Word from God
Sing Praise
PLEASE STAY FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL, NEXT!
This Week
- Wed – Kidz Club - 6:30 PM meeting in the Fellowship Center.
- Wed – Bible Study / Prayer Meeting, 7:00 PM in the Chapel.
- Sat – Taking down the greens, 9:00 AM Can you help?
Upcoming Events
- Jan 15 – Budget letters are due on Pastor’s desk.
- Jan 16 – Deacon’s Meeting
Lost & Found – If you are missing a jacket, please check the coat racks. We have 2 or 3 that have been left behind.
Christmas Cards – Please check with the Ushers or look on the foyer cabinet to see if you have any cards addressed to you. If you don’t pick them up this week they will be discarded.
Offering Envelopes – Please pick up a new box of envelopes for 2012.“Give to the Lord, O families of the people… “Bring an offering, and come into His courts.” Psalm 96:7, 8b
Thanks for attending First Christian today, please come again!
Weekly Bulletin – December 25, 2011
Posted on December 22, 2011
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The Lord’s Day
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas!
“Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us” (Luke 2:15). O come, let us adore him – Christ the Lord!
Announcements
Prepare Your Hearts
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory” (John 1:14). Lord Jesus, we’re filled with wonder and praise at the miracle of your birth.
Responsive Reading
Sing Praise
- The First Noel
- Go Tell it on the Mountain
- O Come, O Come Immanuel
- O Holy Night
- We Three Kings
Offering/Special Music
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
A Word from God
- Title – Jedi You Be?
- Text: Luke 2:5-38
Sing Praise
- Silent Night
PEACE AND LOVE TO YOU AND YOURS!
This Week
- Wed – No Kidz Club - The Kidz Club will be meeting in the Fellowship Center when it resumes on January 4th.
- Wed – No Bible Study / Prayer Meeting
- Sat – New Year’s Eve gathering at the Fellowship Center to ring in the New Year. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events
- Ministry Leaders! – Budget letters are due Jan. 15th
- Jan 7, 9:00 a.m. – Your help would be appreciated to help put away the Christmas tree & decorations.
- Jan 16 – Deacon’s Meeting
Active Love Note – Did you remember those of our congregation that were not able to be with us this Christmas? It’s not too late to send a card or make a phone call. Addresses & phone numbers are in the directory.
Gladys Jackson, Ruth Getman, Margeuriete Downing, Wayne Lucia, Nellie Markle, June Chamberlain, Randy & Esther Allen
Sylvelin Martinez, temporary address – 138 Pleasant View Dr.
Apalachin NY 13732
Offering Envelopes – Please pick up a new box of envelopes for 2012.
“Give to the Lord, O families of the people… Bring an offering, and come into His courts.” Psalm 96:7, 8b
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WHILE THEY WERE SLEEPING
It was an evening like any other. Ordinary men were doing an ordinary job. Shepherds were “keeping watch over their flock by night”(Luke 2:8). Was it chilly? Were they tired? When angels appeared with news of a Savior, had the shepherds been talking about their troubles or sharing a good joke?
How quickly, how mysteriously, how unexpectedly an ordinary night became the turning point of human history. How remarkable that God chose to set His great rescue plan in motion when only a young couple was paying attention and only a few shepherds were awake.
God’s work is sometimes so secret we may wonder if He’s there or if He cares. The Christmas story tells us that God works out breathtaking plans for our lives in the dark, often while we’re sleeping or going about our ordinary
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Thanks for attending First Christian today, please come again!
Protected: Prayer Requests – December 21, 2011
Posted on December 21, 2011
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Weekly Bulletin – December 18, 2011
Posted on December 15, 2011
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The Lord’s Day
December 18, 2011
Welcome!
As we move toward the celebration of Christ’s birth, we welcome all to learn more about our Savior. Your presence adds to our joy.
Announcements
Prepare Your Hearts
We have prepared our homes and church for Christmas, Lord. Now help us prepare our hearts.
Responsive Reading
Sing Praise
- Angels From the Realms of Glory
- Joy to the World
- It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- God With Us
Offering/Special Music
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:7
A Word from God
- Text: Luke 2:5-38
Sing Praise
- Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
PLEASE JOIN US FOR FELLOWSHIP, NEXT!
Today – Sunday School Christmas Parties
This Week
- Wed – Kidz Club – 6:30 to 8:00 PM
- Wed – Bible Study / Prayer Meeting – 7:00 PM
- Fri – Christmas Caroling, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Meet @ Fellowship Ctr. Come help us minister to flood victims through caroling We’ll come back to the Fellowship Ctr. afterward for hot chocolate & cookies.
- Sat – – Christmas Eve Service, 7:00 PM
Upcoming Events
- Dec 25 – Christmas Day Worship Service only @ 10:30 AM
- Dec 28 – No Kidz Club
- Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve
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“He was created of a mother whom he created. He was carried by hands that he formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy, he, the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute.” –Augustine of Hippo
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Offering Envelopes are available on the shelf under the bulletin board. Remember that Dec. 31st is the cut off date for any donations you would like to claim for 2011.
Thanks for attending First Christian today, please come again!
Protected: Prayer Requests – December 14, 2011
Posted on December 14, 2011
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Protected: Prayer Requests – November 30, 2011
Posted on December 1, 2011
Filed Under Prayer Requests
Weekly Bulletin – December 4, 2011
Posted on December 1, 2011
Filed Under Weekly Bulletin
The Lord’s Day
December 4, 2011
Welcome!
As a shepherd leads his flock, the Lord has led us here. God has tender words for us. Welcome into his loving presence.
Announcements
Prepare Your Hearts
A voice cries out, “Prepare the way of the Lord!” Help us, O God, prepare our hearts to welcome and worship you.
Responsive Reading
Sing Praise
- O Come All Ye Faithful
- I Adore You
- Healer
- Revelation Song
Offering/Special Music
“And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘it is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ” Acts 20:35b
A Word from God
- Title: TWO HEARTS BEAT AS ONE
- Text: Luke 2:22-38
- Theme: Christmas / Longing / Neediness
- Big Idea: Longing for a heartbeat.
Sing Praise
- This is Our God
PLEASE JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL, NEXT!
This Week
- Tue – Work Night 6 – 8:30 – Your help would be most appreciated.
- Wed – Kidz Club, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
- Wed – Bible Study / Prayer Meeting – 7:00 PM
Upcoming Events
- Dec 11 & 18 – Christmas Card Exchange – We will have a table available to sort Christmas cards if you would like to give cards to members of the congregation.
- Dec 14 – Kidz Club Caroling, 6:30 – 8:00 at Stratmill Brook Apts on Victoria Dr. All are invited to join them, the more the merrier. Meet at the Apts. by 6:30.
- Dec 17 – Sr. High Christmas Party, 5:00 – 7:00 PM / Fellowship Ctr. There will be a white elephant gift exchange.
- Dec 18 – Last day to bring in gifts for families at Life Choices Ctr. There’s one small family still on the tree awaiting your adoption.
- Dec 23 – Christmas Caroling, 6:00 – 8:00 PM Meet @ Fellowship Ctr. Come help us minister to flood victims through caroling. Those of you who went caroling after the flood of 2006, remember how warmly we were received & how appreciative people were? The more people who can come with us, the more areas we can minister to. Please sign up in the vestibule so we can plan on how many places we can go. We’ll come back to the Fellowship Ctr. afterward for hot chocolate & cookies.
- Dec 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 7:00 PM Note the green insert… here’s a chance for you to Praise the Lord with your story. Just write your story out & turn it in to Pastor to be shared during the Christmas Eve Service.
- Dec 25 – Christmas Day – Worship Service only @ 10:30 AM
- Dec 28 – No Kidz Club
- Dec 31 – New Year’s Eve
Offering Envelopes are available on the shelf under the bulletin board. Remember that Dec. 31st is the cut off date for any donations you would like to claim for 2011.
Thanks for attending First Christian today, please come again!