Welcome & Announcements
Hymns of Praise!
Hymn No. 259
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Scott and Marie Freiberger
Responsive Reading
Congregation
Hymn No. 277
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn No. 278
Angles We Have Heard on High
Hymn No. 251
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Missionary Moments
Offertory Prayer - Billy Biby
Offertory Music - Linda Clifton
Message - Pastor John Guillott
Living Christmas
GOD WILL COME TO RESCUE
Isaiah 35:4; Matthew 1:18-25
Invitation No. 599
Jesus Is Lord of All
Benediction Hymn No. 259
Angels from the Realms of Glory
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.
Special Called Business Meeting: on Sunday December 29,
immediately following the Sunday morning worship, there will be
a Special Called Business to adopt the proposed 2025 Budget.
All welcome to attend.
Dave Alhart and Friends Concert: Tues, Dec 17 at 11:00.
Pizza following the program. Please see signup sheet.
Drive Thru Nativity: Dec 20, 21, and 22.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:00pm and Christmas Dinner 1:00pm on Christmas day. Please see the bulletin board in the church hallway for details.
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.
A big Thank you to everyone for contributing to the Shepherd’s
Fold Christmas Child. All of the hand ornaments were collected
and matched with Gift Cards for the families. Blessings!
Birthdays
Linda Harper Dec 18
Tomi Robinson Dec 18
John Guillott Dec 21
Deacon of the Week: Billy Biby
Alternate Deacon: Phil Clifton
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 15 - (Bible Reading –Luke 11:1-26)
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Sunday Service
NO Life Group through the end of December
Monday, Dec 16 - (Bible Reading –Luke 11:27-54)
9:30 am Ladies Bible Study – Last Study
Tuesday, Dec 17 - (Bible Reading – Luke 12:1-24)
10:00 am Sharing Grief
11:00 am Sts Alive Christmas Concert – Dave Alhart and Friends
2:00 pm WOM
Wednesday, Dec 18 - (Bible Reading – Luke 12:25-39)
9:00 am Grandma & Grandpa Reading program-Shepherd’s Fold
6:00 pm Prayer Meeting
Thursday, Dec 19 - (Bible Reading – Luke 13)
8:30 am Men’s breakfast followed by Bible Study
2:00 pm Silver Springs Service/Bible Study
6:00 pm Facebook Devotional
Friday, Dec 20 - (Bible Reading – Luke 14)
6:00 – 8:00pm Nativity Drive Thru
Saturday, Dec 21 - (Bible Reading – Luke 15)
9:00 am Special called Church Council Mtg
6:00 – 8:00pm Nativity Drive Thru
