2nd Sunday in Advent December 6, 2009
Morning Worship 10:30 am
Welcome
Announcements
Greeting One Another
Call to Worship
Prayer of Invocation
Worship and Adoration #194 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
#218 Angels, from the Realms of Glory
#200 It Came upon the Midnight Clear
Pastoral Prayer
The Candle of the Angels The Cave Family
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Scripture 1 Peter 4:1-11
*Preparation Am I a Soldier of the Cross
Sermon “Get Ready for Action”
Rev. David Wayne
The Lord’s Supper
Response The Power of the Cross
Benediction
#224 Go, Tell It on the Mountain (v. 1)
*Children Grades K-3 dismissed to Kids’ Catechism Club
Next Week
Pastor Wayne preaching on 1 Peter 4:12-19
Children’s worship bulletins are available from the ushers.
Large print bulletins/song sheets and hearing aid devices are available from the ushers.
Calendar
Today Grace Renewal Lunch, following the worship service
Monday ESL Classes, 7:00-9:00 pm
Session Meeting, 7:00 pm, Pastor’s Office
Grace Renewal Group (ages 18-30), 7:00-9:00 pm, at the home of Justin and Aly Davidson. Contact: Josh Sillaman (434-665-7099)
Tuesday High School Youth Group, 7:00-9:00 pm, Youth Room
Deacons’ Meeting, 7:00 pm, Deacons’ Office
Wednesday Grace Renewal Group, 6:00 pm. Contact: Jim Heffernan (410-969-7027)
Grace Renewal Group, 7:00 pm. Contact: Bob Jurick (410-590-1885)
Thursday Grace Renewal Group for Women, 1:00-3:00 pm, at the home of Debbie Ratajczak. Contact: Sue Blomquist (410-647-7470)
Friday Grace Renewal Group, 7:00 pm. Contact: Jim Haynie (1-410-430-7778)
Youth Group – Sarah’s House, 7:00-9:00 pm
Saturday Open House at the Wayne home, 2:00-6:00 pm
Middle School Youth Group, 7:00-9:00 pm, Youth Room
December 19 Christmas Clean-up. Breakfast at 8:00 am. Work assignments from 8:30-12:00 noon.
December 24 Christmas Eve Service, 7:00 pm
Announcements
Missions New
Praise God for the additional pledges made to help us continue support to our missionaries. There were new and additional pledges totaling $240 per month. Our Thanksgiving offering, designated to go into our Missions Fund, was just under $1,000. Thank you for your support!
The Missions Committee
Grace Point Christmas Cards
You may drop off your cards in the Lobby until December 20. Cards may be picked up in the MPR starting next Sunday.
Women’s Fellowship/Planning Committee for Retreat
If you would like to be a part of the women’s ministry by serving on the committee to plan the Women’s Retreat, please meet with us during the Grace Renewal Lunch today. See Peggy Abernethy if you have any questions.
This Week in Christian History
December 9, 1843: The first Christmas cards—actually more like postcards—are created and sold for a shilling.
Worship Leader today and next Sunday: Steve McClure
Duty Deacon: Bob Jurick
Counters for December: Steve McClure and Tom Harrison
Infant Nursery: Diana Trankle and Lauren Cook
Toddler Church: Nancy Mann and Elaine Pruitt
Kids’ Catechism Club: Sue Blomquist and Jeremiah Jurick
Refreshments next Sunday: Patti Haynie and Karen McClure
Prayer
Pray for:
Pastor Wayne, as he goes to the doctor tomorrow to discuss future treatment.
Betty Rhinehart, Laura Duvall’s mom, as she recuperates following triple bypass surgery and a valve repair.
Andrew Hart, as he goes through rehab. Pray that he would make God the center of his life and that he will make progress with counseling.
the Lord’s blessing on Mark Baldwin’s search for employment.
Robbie Lorenson, Jewel Stagno’s nephew, who is in Afghanistan. Please pray for his safety.
Laird’s nephew, Bruce and his wife, Lisa. Pray for healing in their marriage as the separations due to military service have taken a toll on their relationship.
Roberta Brown, Japan
Larry and Sandy Trotter, Mexico
Gregory Shade, Anne Arundel County
Bert and Nancy Williams, South Africa
