WORSHIP SERVICE



GATHERING


Call To Worship

“O Come, All Ye Faithful”

Lighting Of The Advent Candles
Orville & Jean Roach and JD & Becky Simpson

Prayer of Adoration 


WORSHIP

“Good News!”
Adult Choir

“The First Noel”

Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7; Isaiah 9:6-7 
Nella Hurst

The Peace Of Christmas
Rev. Charles Russell


RESPONSE

“A Communion Hymn For Christmas”

The Lord’s Supper
Linda Gibbs, Communion Reflections

God’s People At Prayer

Giving Our Tithes & Offerings

“Because Of Bethlehem”
Becky Simpson


BE THE LIGHT

Benediction and Postlude

 ANNOUNCEMENTS



WELCOME PASTOR CHUCK RUSSELL
We are grateful to Pastor Chuck Russell for stepping in today at the pulpit while Pastor Chris recovers from surgery. Please give a warm welcome to Pastor Chuck as he shares God’s Word this Advent Sunday and pray for Pastor Chris’s complete recovery.

 THE SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE
If you selected a gift tag from the tree outside the Sanctuary, gifts are due TODAY.

FIRST STUDENTS CHRISTMAS PARTY
This Friday, December 12 from 6 - 8 p.m., our First Students will enjoy their Christmas Party in the youth room. Bring a friend and come join the fun!

COFFEE CAFE
Check out our Coffee Cafe next to the Family Center Lobby featuring Oakley Artisan Coffee!

YMCA DAYCARE HOLIDAY PROGRAM
On December 19 at 6:30 p.m., our YMCA Daycare will be hosting a holiday program in the Sanctuary. Come and support the little ones. They're sure to put a smile on your face!

CHRISTMAS CARRY-IN DINNER
Wednesday, Dec. 10 • 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share—fried chicken provided. Music by Hamilton High’s Prestige Show Choir. Wear your Ugly Christmas Sweater for a chance to win a prize!

BEREAN CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Berean class Christmas party is this Friday, Dec 12. Appetizers will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. There is also an optional $10 gift exchange. 

CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Join us Sunday, December 21 at 6 p.m. in our Sanctuary as the First Baptist and First United Methodist Choirs, plus community singers, join with members of the Butler Philharmonic to present Light of Christ, Born To Us. Invite your family and friends to this wonderful event.