The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
Invitation to Worship
*Songs O Come, O Come Emmanuel
*Congregational Greeting
Prayer of Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
(Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)
The Word of God
*Song O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Skit “Prepare and Advent Reading”
(Santa Clause- Kim Bowman, John the Baptist- Carroll Shults, Pianist- Don Farnum)
Scripture Isaiah 40:3-5, Mark 1:1-3
Message “Time to Get Ready”
Rev. Rich
Prayer for Blessing
*Song O Come, O Come Emmanuel
The Response to the Word
M.O.M
Offering Advent Hymn
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow No. 382
Offertory Prayer
*Song O Come, O Come Emmanuel
*Benediction
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December Calling Team: Please call Tod V (627-8397) and Brian W (490-7697) with any special concerns or requests.
December Mission of the Month: “God’s Pit Crew” (Hurricane Relief) – As of November 2017, God’s Pit Crew has responded to 99 major disasters in 25 states and 11 countries. They have built and furnished more than 40 homes and freely donated them to families in need as well as renovated dozens of churches and children’s homes. Their mission is: “With God’s help and direction to bring hope, help and restoration to hurting people in times of crisis.”
50th Wedding Anniversary- Cake will be served in the FLC after service today in celebration of Dean and Marcia J’s Golden Anniversary! Congratulations to you both!
CONNECT: The kids will be studying the Wise Men and Shepherds story. They will then be making felt trees and decorations with Julie!
Mark your calendar: We look forward to seeing you at the Christmas Holiday Potluck on Sunday, Dec. 16, after service. Please think about a special holiday dish that is a tradition for your family and share it with your church family. A sign-up poster is in the FLC to indicate your number of reservations and what you would like to share: appetizer, salad, main dish, or dessert.
Thank You from the Creative Worship Team to all who helped decorate the church for Christmas! Especially the Heusinkveld small group and the Siloam Congregation!
From the Counting Team: To receive credit for 2018 on your giving statement, your gift must be received by December 31. Also, the counters document all donations using envelope numbers. If you wish to receive a year-end statement you will need ICRC envelopes. If you do not use an envelope, please include a notation with your number in order for it to be recorded.
Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!
Friends with Health Concerns:
Mark B, Howard J. C , Carol G,
Ronda H, Eleanor N, Sandi S
Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,
Michael S (A. Williams’ Uncle) –Cancer/Salvation,
Joy Vk for continued healing
Save these Dates:
Praise Team Christmas Party- December 10
Painting with Sandi- December 11
Men’s Study- December 11
Choir- December 12
Christmas Holiday Potluck- December 16
Choir- December 19
*Prayer Line 517-321-2495, ext. 191*
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