The Approach to God
Pre-Service Music Christmas Carol Variations
*Song Of the Father’s Love Begotten -No. 172
Candle Lighting
*Song Good Christian Men Rejoice -No. 177
*Congregational Greeting
Reading Isaiah 9:1-11/ 60:1-2
Kids Bells Away in a Manger -No. 185
Reading Matthew 2:6
(Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)
*Song The First Noel -No. 179
Reading Micah 5:1-5a
Youth Skit “Believe it or Not”
Moment for Ministry
Offering He Is Born -Collingsworth
Offertory Prayers
Solo Labor of Love -Peterson
Reading Genesis 12:1-9/ 49:10-11
Piano Duet We Three Kings -Hopkins
*Song Do You Hear What I Hear
Solo Rest -Green
Reading Isaiah 43:8-13
Solo Mary Did You Know -Lowry/ Green
Reading Isaiah 11:1-9/ Matthew 1:18-21
Group Song What Child is This -Dix/ Stainer
Choir Starlight Manger Carol -Schram
Prayers
*Song Joy to the World -No. 171
*Benediction
Postlude Good Christian Friends Rejoice -Ijames
ANNOUNCEMENTS
December Calling Team: Please call Tod V, or Brian W with any special concerns or requests.
Mission of the Month: The Salvation Army’s ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Contributions for this mission can be made until December 29, 2019.
Enhanced Coffee Hour: During the enhanced coffee time today, please join the entire V family in celebrating Alv’s 90th birthday which will be on January 6, 2020.
Please Join Us for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: This Tuesday, December 24, at 7:00 p.m.
No Sr. High Youth Meeting: Today, or next Sunday, December 29, 2019, due to winter break.
No CONNECT or Jr. High Youth Meeting: Wednesday, December 25, or Wednesday January 1, due to winter break.
No Sunday School: Next Sunday, December 29, or Sunday January 5, due to winter break.
Siloam Christian Church Please pray for their ministry to continue growing!
Our Leaders Covet Your Fervent Prayer
Pastor Rich, Transition Pastor Tom Grabill, Immanuel leadership, and our ministry teams
Friends with Health Concerns
Gary A, Mark B, John Blanck, 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
January 1- No CONNECT, No Jr. High
January 5- No Sunday School
January 5- Super Bowl Sub Sale Begins
January 7- Consistory Meeting
January 8- Choir Practice
January 14- Painting with Sandi
January 14- Men’s Study
January 15- Choir Practice
January 25-26- Camp Geneva Avalanche Retreat