Welcome & Announcements
Hymns of Praise!
Hymn No. 243
Emmanuel
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Bob Smith and Jan Elliott
Responsive Reading
Congregation
Hymn No. 249
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Missionary Moments
Offertory Prayer - John Guillott
Offertory Music - Marilyn Schum
Christmas Cantata
"The Sounding Joy"
Born Is the King (It’s Christmas) with For Us a Child Is Born
Jesus Christ Was Born
Away in a Manger (Forever Amen)
Bethlehem Calls
Somewhere in Your Silent Night
Marilyn Schum, Solo
Adore Him
The Sounding Joy Finale
For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders.
Isaiah 9:6 CSB
Benediction Hymn No. 243
Emmanuel
Connection Cards: Welcome to our service today! Our prayer
is that you feel welcome here, no matter where you are in your
life. If you are a visitor, please fill out a connection card and hand
it to a greeter next to one of the exit doors and receive a gift bag.
Drive Thru Nativity: starts this Friday, Dec 13 from
6-8pm. Please take this insert in your bulletin and share it
with someone!
Saints Alive Christmas Party: Tuesday Dec 10 at 11:30. Today is the last day to sign up. Please bring a $5 gift for exchange.
Staff Gift: It is the time of year again for staff gifts. If you feel moved to contribute, please make checks payable to GVBC and indicate staff gift on the check or the giving envelope. Thank you.
Shepherd’s Fold Christmas Child: We have 4 hand ornaments left on the tree. If you can only contribute one gift card, that is just fine. It can go towards a family. Dec 18 will be the last day.
Dave Alhart and Friends Concert: Tues, Dec 17 at 11:00.
Pizza after the program. Please see signup sheet.
Shepherding Ministry Mtg: Tuesday, Dec 17 at 2:00
Friday, December 13
11:00 Shepherd’s Fold Christmas Program
6:30 – 7:30 Shepherd’s Fold Open House
Birthdays
Alma Cavaletto Dec 10
Karen Vanselow Dec 11
Marvin Shumaker Dec 11
Allan Ryden Dec 12
Laura Bowers Dec 12
Ron Blacker Dec 14
Deacon of the Week: Brett Baker
Alternate Deacon: Billy Biby
The men serving on our Deacon Ministry Team are servant ministers who are called to help our pastors meet the needs of the church family.
Sunday, Dec 8 - (Bible Reading –Luke 6)
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Sunday Service – Christmas Cantata
NO Life Group through the end of December
Monday, Dec 9 - (Bible Reading –Luke 7)
9:30 am Ladies Bible Study
Tuesday, Dec 10 - (Bible Reading – Luke 8:1-25)
10:00 am Sharing Grief – Room C5
11:30 pm Sts Alive Christmas Party/Gift Exchange
Wednesday, Dec 11 - (Bible Reading – Luke 8:26-56)
9:00 am Grandma & Grandpa Reading program-Shepherd’s Fold
6:00 pm Prayer Meeting
Thursday, Dec 12 - (Bible Reading – Luke 9:1-27)
8:30 am Men’s breakfast followed by Bible Study
10:00 am Ladies Bible Study
2:00 pm Silver Springs Service/Bible Study
6:00 pm Facebook Devotional
Friday, Dec 13 - (Bible Reading – Luke 9:28-62)
11:00 am Shepherd’s Fold Christmas Program
6:30 – 7:30 pm Shepherd’s Fold Open House
6:00 – 8:00pm Drive Thru Nativity
Saturday, Dec 14 - (Bible Reading – Luke 10)
6:00 – 8:00pm Drive Thru Nativity
