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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!
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Weekly Bulletin – December 4, 2011
Posted on December 1, 2011
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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!
Weekly Bulletin – November 27, 2011
Posted on November 25, 2011
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The Lord’s Day
November 27, 2011
Welcome!
Happy New Year in the life of the church! We’re delighted you’re here as we enter the season of Advent and prepare for the coming of Christ.
Announcements
Prepare Your Hearts
With peace and trust, we await the coming of the Son of Man. As we worship, we rejoice in Your promises. “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1Cor.1:9
Responsive Reading
Sing Praise
- People Need the Lord
- We the Redeemed
- Lord of Lords
- I Want Your Presence
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: SOUL TRAIN
- Text: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9
Deacon’s Fund Offering
Communion
Sing Praise
- Lead Me to the Cross
PLEASE JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL, NEXT!
This Week
- Tue – Work Night 6 – 8:30 – Your help would be most appreciated. Without your help our lower level Sunday school rooms remain un-usable. Any & all hands are needed to finish the work. Charity begins at home as they say…. Can you spare a couple hours in the coming weeks to help get our rooms back in shape?
- Wed – Kidz Club, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
- Wed – Bible Study / Prayer Meeting – 7:00 PM
- Sat – Deck the Halls, 9:00 AM – Please give Megan a hand with decorating your church sanctuary.
- Also on Sat – Active Love Christmas Luncheon – NOON / Fell. Ctr. Please sign-up on the sheet in the foyer or tell Linda, Elaine or Terry that you plan to attend.
Upcoming Events
- Dec 22 – First day of Winter – brrrrr!
- 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 “The mystery of the humanity of Christ, that he sunk himself into our flesh, is beyond all human understanding.” — Martin Luther
Christmas Gifts – We will continue to collect gifts for families at the Life Choices center for the next couple weeks. If you can’t buy for a family, maybe you could drop an individual gift in the box. It can be for an adult, infant or child.
Thanks for attending First Christian today, please come again!
Weekly Bulletin – November 20, 2011
Posted on November 17, 2011
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The Lord’s Day
November 20, 2011
Welcome!
Welcome, one and all, to this time of worship. We are blessed to have you with us today.
Announcements
Prepare Your Hearts
As the days grow shorter and cooler, remind us, O God, of the continual light and warmth of your love.
Responsive Reading
Sing Praise
- Come Ye Thankful People Come (hymnal p.493)
- Sing To the King
- We Fall Down
- Better Is One Day
- Now Thank We All Our God (hymnal p. 499)
Offering/Special Music
“But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
A Word from God
- MY LAST MEAL
- 1 Kings 18:41-46
Sing Praise
- Draw Me Close
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL TODAY!
Today – Church Business Meeting following the worship service.
This Week
- Tue – Work Night 6 – 8:30 – Your help would be most appreciated.
- Wed – NO Kidz Club – NO Bible Study / Prayer Meeting
- Thu – Thanksgiving Day – Give thanks with a grateful heart!
“There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” Celia Thaxter
What Are You Thankful For? – See the bulletin board and write your thanks on one of the leaves and glue it to the board.
Upcoming Events
- Nov 27 – Communion Service during the Worship Service.
- Dec 3 – Active Love Christmas Luncheon
- Dec 22 – First day of Winter – brrrrr!
- Dec 24 – Candle Light Service, 7:00 PM
- Dec 25 – Christmas Day – Worship Service only @ 10:30 AM
Active Love Sr. Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 3 @ Noon
We invite all seniors to join us for our annual Christmas Luncheon at the Fellowship Center starting at noon on Dec. 3rd. We’ll begin with some entertainment & appetizers, then serve up a lunch at approx. 1:00 PM. Please sign-up if you plan to join us. It’s important that we have a head count. Thank you!
Christmas Boxes – There are 3 ornaments (families) on the Christmas tree yet. If you could help make their Christmas brighter, please take one. One of the families is rather large, maybe you & someone else could share in getting gifts for them. These gifts will go to Life Choices Ctr. to distribute to the families. You may also just drop donations into the box under the bulletin board and Life Choices will use them to minister to their clients. When you have your gifts all together, just place your box under the bulletin board & Megan will see that it gets to the Life Choices center.
Thanks for attending First Christian today, please come again!
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