 Order of Service, Announcements, Calendar Items, Prayer Requests, Sermon: "Joy in the Face of Sorrow," Matthew 11:2-11
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2007
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT
10:30 A.M.
The Worship of God
*Welcome - Rev. Henry Green
Prelude - "A Christmas Package" Heritage Orchestra
"Joy to the World" and "Go, Tell It on the Mountain"
Exceptional Learners' Choir
Invocation - Rev. Dub Pool
*+Hymn 89 "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
Chris and Ginny Meerman
*+Hymn 87 "Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come"
+Scripture Reading - Matthew 11:2-11
+Pastoral Offertory Prayer
+The Lord's Prayer
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory "Carols Sing"
*+Doxology Hymn 253
(Girls and boys in kindergarten-grade 5 may leave for
Faith Quest)
Anthem "In a Lowly Manger" Adult Choir
Sermon "Joy in the Face of Sorrow" Rev. Green
+Hymn 121 "Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne"
Introductions
+Closing Prayer - Everett Golihew
+Choral Benediction "Let's Worship and Adore Him"
Postlude "Let Us Adore Him!
Please turn off all pagers and cell phones
+Congregation standing
*The ushers will seat latecomers
Fellowship: Following the morning service, everyone is invited to step across to the fellowship hall where cookies and punch will be served.
Today is the last day that the offering collected in Faith Quest will go towards purchasing primary school uniforms for South African children graduating from the Touch Life Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. If your child was planning to contribute, but has not had a chance to do so, contributions can be dropped off in the church office on Monday, December 17th.
This will be the last week for our Wednesday night activities for this year. They will resume again on January 2, 2008.
Sign up today to participate in our Living Nativity. It will take place on the east lawn this Thursday and Friday. There will be two showings a night at 7 and 7:30. Participants are still needed in several areas. Please check the bulletin board across from the church office. Cookies are also needed. All participants are asked to be in the youth room at 6 pm.
The Meerman's invite you to their Holiday Open House this Thursday from 7-9 pm to benefit Food Link's Baby Pantry. Stop by 102 Colony Crossing, Edgewater - bring the kids, friends, and neighbors, you'll find a Christmas village, bears, snowmen, elves and so much more to delight you. If you are able, please bring a baby pantry item (formula, baby food, diapers, wipes, shampoo, lotion, etc) to the Open House. A collection bin will be located at the front door. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Ginny Meerman at 410-798-0124.
The time is coming for our Adult Choir Christmas musical, "One Small Child." This will be presented next Sunday, December 23, during the morning worship service. Make plans to come and bring some guests.
All children in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Sunday, December 23rd in Faith Quest with Bible stories, activities and of course...birthday cake! Don't miss out! Be there to help other Faith Quest kids wish Jesus a very Happy Birthday!
Your help would be greatly appreciated next Sunday, December 23rd, following the morning worship service, in putting up poles for the candles for our Christmas Eve Service.
On Christmas Eve greenery and bows will be placed on the poles. If you are available to help we will begin at 9 am.
On Monday, December 24th, our family-friendly Christmas Eve service will take place at 7 pm. Child care will not be available. Everyone is invited to this candlelight communion service.
Boxed Offering Envelopes for 2008 are available on a table in the narthex. They are in alphabetical order. Please take yours today. If you do not find one with your name on it or you are not getting envelopes, and would like to please contact Edie Stucker in the church office.
Calendars for 2008 are also available on a table in the narthex.
Contributions: The last day to receive contributions for the year 2007, and still get credit for this year, will be December 30th Sunday morning offering.
December 23: Extended Session Workers: Greeter: Sally Morehead; Nursery: Julie Golihew and Catherine Irwin; Preschool: Deborah and Patrick Green. Van Driver: Bill Wilson. Pianist: Jane Willingham. Closing Prayer: Laura Irwin.
OPPORTUNITES FOR DECEMBER 16-22
Today 9:15 am - Sunday School for all ages
10:30 - Morning Worship
Monday 6:00 pm - TOPS
Tuesday 8:30 pm - Alcoholics Anonymous
Wednesday 5:15 pm - Youth Choir
5:45 - Church Dinner
6:30 - Children's Choirs
- Youth Fellowship
- Prayer Meeting
7:15 - Adult Choir
Friday 8:30 - Alcoholics Anonymous
Saturday 10:00 am - Adult Choir Rehearsal
PRAYER CONCERNS
Our military personnel, their families and leaders; Vickie Lacefield, Larry McLean, Jane Willingham, Chris Campbell, Bonnie Holland, Doris Boord, Don Briggs, Hilda Copeland, Joe Lee, Faye Smith, Adele Stockett, Paul Archibald, Pam Benton, Myrna Ferrell, Terry and Bruce Fullerton, Ann Gallagher, Jessie Glover, Kristy Keller, HH Lacefield, Doris Linton, LN Mitchell, Barbara Payne, Tena Quesada, Richard Savage, Rick Schmalfuss, Doyal and Frances Sears, Carol Seeley, Rebecca Storck, Joan Sumner, Shelley Thompson, Violet Zalewski, Doug Marks, Walli and Wolfgang Ernst, David Haney, Elaine McAttee, Ross Starck.
OUR MISSION
We believe Heritage Baptist Church exists to be a beacon reflecting God's unconditional love in Annapolis and surrounding communities. Using the Bible as our guide, our purpose is to share the Gospel message so that others may become followers of Jesus Christ and to provide an environment that facilitates the strengthening of believers. Each member, like every disciple of Christ, is commissioned to be faithful in the worship of God, Christian ministry, and fellowship with believers. We will continually look to God for power and direction to chart our course.
The following persons have been called to serve as leaders and enablers by the congregation.
PASTOR
Henry Green
MINISTER OF MUSIC
Ralph Manuel
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Everett Golihew
MINISTER TO SENIOR ADULTS
Charles Barnes
ORGANIST
Eleanor Sturgis
ASSISTANT ORGANISTS
Susan Johnson
Ruth Anne Shiplette
Ellen Welker
LEARNING CENTER DIRECTOR
Betsy Zimmerman
SECRETARY
Sally Morehead
FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Edie Stucker
FACILITIES MANAGER
Clair Morehead
RELIEF CUSTODIAN
Clyde Morehead
NURSERY COORDINATOR
Janet Dulin
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