The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music
*Songs Open up the Heavens -Andrews
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus -Wesley/Pritchard
*Congregational Greeting
Responsive Confession
Words of Assurance and Law of God
(Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)
The Word of God
*Songs Come to Us -Walton
Scripture: Mark 13:33-37
Message “Ready or Not, Here I Come!”
Prayer for Blessing Pastor Rich
The Response to the Word
Mission of the Month
Offering Carol of the Bells -Sorensen
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow -No. 382
Offertory Prayers
*Song O Come O Come Emmanuel -Helmore
*Benediction
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December Calling Team: Please call Tod V, or Brian W with any special concerns or requests.
Flowers Provided By: Cecile and Liz S in remembrance and thanksgiving of all our church families.
Staff Holiday Gift: can be made until Sunday, December 15th. Please enclose your gift in an envelope and/or memo your check labeled STAFF GIFT. (Be sure to include your envelope number for contribution credit.) Just drop the gift envelope in the collection plate or hand it to a deacon. The deacons will divide the funds among the staff for their annual holiday gifts from the ICRC congregation. If you have any questions, please contact one of the deacons.
Reservations for Pastor Rich's Retirement Dinner are Due Today: Please contact Kerri M, Deb M, or Marcia J if you have not done so already.
If You Will be Bringing a Nativity Set to Display After the Service on Sunday, December 15: Please let Amy R know for planning purposes. You will be able to stop in to set it up on Saturday afternoon, December 14. There will be volunteers to monitor the tables to assure the safety of fragile pieces. There will also be a special “touch” table set up for the children, and homemade Christmas cookies for all to enjoy as well!
Thank You for All of Your Prayers and Cards after Mom’s Passing: The kindness and support of our church family has been both a comfort and a blessing. ~ Yvonne N
Our Leaders Covet Your Fervent Prayer:
Pastor Rich, Immanuel leadership, and our ministry teams
Friends with Health Concerns
Gary A, Mark B, Joe C,
Howard J. C, Sandy F, Carol G,
Ronda , Roland H and other Parkinson’s sufferers,
Julie L, Marian P, Sandi S,
and Joy V for continued healing.
Save the Dates
December 10- Painting with Sandi
December 10- Men’s Study
December 11- Choir Practice
December 13- Pastor Rich’s Farewell Dinner
December 14- Nativity Display Set-up in the FLC
December 15- Nativity Display After Service
December 18- Youth Group Christmas Party
December 18- Choir Practice
December 22- Special Coffee Hour after Service
December 24- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service