December 17th, 2023
Reflecting the Son in the Valley John Guillott, Pastor John Prim, Music Director/Associate Pastor David Pack, Associate Pastor
Order of Service

Welcome & Announcements

Memory Verse


Hymns of Praise No.259

Angels from the Realms of Glory


Lighting of the Advent Candle


Hymn No. 277

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing


Pastoral Prayer


Hymn No. 278

Angels We Have Heard on High


Hymn No. 251

It Came upon the Midnight Clear


Missionary Moment


Offertory Prayer - Steve Wagner

Offertory Music - Linda Clifton


Special Music - Dave Alhart

Just One Night


Message - Pastor John Guillott

THE GIFT OF JESUS

Luke 2:11; Matthew 11:28-30


Invitation Hymn No. 510

Heaven Came Down


Lord's Supper


Choral Benediction No. 278

Angels We Have Heard on High

Announcements

Connection Cards: Our Church family wants to welcome you to

our service today. Our prayer for you 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.

https://gvbcaz.com/connect


Shepherd’s Fold Christmas Child: WOM will be collecting for the families in need at Shepherd’s Fold. We are collecting $25 gift cards for each family member. Please see info sheet next to the Christmas tree in the foyer.


Prayer Mtg/IMB Study on Zambia & Potluck: Wednesday Dec 20, 6pm


ABCS Diaper Drive: Through Dec 24th . Most needed sizes are 4, 5, 6.


Birthdays

Linda Harper 12/18

Tomi Robinson 12/18

John Guillott 12/21

Rebecca Rodrigues 12/22

Maureen DeLong 12/22

Barb Tingle 12/23


Deacon of the Week: Steve Wagner

Alternate Deacon: Charlie Logan


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.


December Memory Verse


For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the

government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be

called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 NKJV

Sermon Outline

Lord's Supper

THE GIFT OF JESUS

Luke 2:11; Matthew 11:28-30


I’m afraid because of the busyness of the season - we miss the

meaning of the season.


Jesus was given as a personal gift to you!

● Luke 2:11





Jesus was given to lift your burdens!

● Matthew 11:28-30





Jesus came as a gift of great wisdom beyond what we can imagine.






Jesus came as the gift of our Mighty Warrior.





This Week at GVBC

Sunday, Dec 17 - (Bible Reading – Isaiah 37-38)

9:00 am Sunday School

10:30 am Sunday Service – Pastor John Guillott

The Lord’s Supper

6:00 pm Nativity Drive-Thru

(No Life Group through December)


Monday, Dec 18 - (Bible Reading – Isaiah 39-40)


Tuesday, Dec 19 - (Bible Reading – Isaiah 41-42)

11:30 am Saints Alive – Dave Alhart & Friends Concert

2:00 pm Shepherding Ministry Mtg


Wednesday, Dec 20 - (Bible Reading – Isaiah 43-44)

6:00 pm Prayer Mtg/IMB Study on Zambia & Potluck

(Note: No Prayer Mtg next Wed, Dec 27)

6:30 pm Choir Practice


Thursday, Dec 21 - (Bible Reading – Isaiah 45-46)

8:30 am Men’s breakfast & Bible Study


Friday, Dec 22 - (Bible Reading – Isaiah 47-48)


Saturday, Dec 23 - (Bible Reading – Isaiah 49-50)