ORGAN PRELUDE Lynn Jenkins
GATHERING IN PRAISE
PRAISE SONGS* Praise Team
“Arise, Shine” twice No. 241
“Jesus Name Above All Names” twice No 86
WELCOME & ANNOUCEMENTS Kenny Branning
PASSING OF THE PEACE* (Greet those around you)
CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Martin Peck
(Children come forward as we sing)
“Away In a Manager” vs. 1 No. 262
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE
HYMN vs. 1 No. 245
“O Come, O Come Emmanuel”
Mike & Becca Dixon
LORD’S PR
HYMN* “A Candle is Burning” On Screen
SCRIPTURE Youth
OT pg 744 Isaiah 2:1-5
PRAYER HYMN Vs 1 & 2 No. 244
“Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
PASTORAL PRAYER Rev. Renee Bridwell
Choral Response
CELEBRATING THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO COMMUNION Rev. Renee Bridwell
(For all who confess Jesus as Lord)
COMMUNION HYMN Vs 1 & 3 No. 462
“Come, share The Lord”
PRAYER FOR THE BREAD AND THE CUP Elder
(Hold Emblems and partake together)
WORDS OF INSTITUTION Rev. Renee Bridwell
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
STEWARDSHIP SENTENCE: “Each of you must bring a gift in proportion to the way the Lord your God has blessed you.” Deut. 1:17
OFFERTORY
DOXOLOGY* (Hymnal #815)
OFFERTORY PRAYER OF DEDICATION* Elder
SHARING THE WORD
IN SONG Chancel Choir
“Love Has Come”
SERMON Rev. Renee Bridwell
Scripture NT Page 132 Mathew 1:1-17
“Shaking the Family Tree”
HYMN OF INVITATION* Vs 1& 4 No. 270
“Joy To The World”
(Those wishing to make their Confession of Faith or transfer
their membership may come forward during this hymn.)
BENEDICTION* Rev. Renee Bridwell
PARTING HYMN* Vs 4 No. 270
“Joy To the world”
POSTLUDE* Lynn Jenkins
*Congregation will stand (if you are able)
WELCOME to all on this first Sunday of Advent. In this holy season we remember that God keeps his promises. Rejoice with us in the covenant of God’s love. Please sign the registration pad in your row. If there is anyway we may serve you, please fill out the colored “Welcome members and Guest” sheet in the pew racks.
TODAY IS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT—HOPE!!!
ADVENT CALENDARS—Are available in the foyer or in the office. Get one so you and your family can do the daily scriptures and reflections to prepare for Christmas. You will find the church’s calendar of Christmas events on the back of it. You need it starting TODAY!!!
THANKSGIVING OFFERING we are pleased to report that a total of $792 was given to this special offering. Once again you have gone over the goal of $700. May God continue to bless you for your generosity.
MEN’S 5TH
November 30th at Newton FCC. Registration at 6:30 pm dinner/program at 7:00 pm.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE for Month of December. Regular schedule December 1st & 8th. Then on December 15th supper at 5:30p.m. as usual, but that will be followed by WINTER WONDERLAND FESTIVITIES and a visit from a very special guest!!! Then there will be a break for the Christmas Holidays following the December 15th meeting until
January 5, 2011.
MISSION TRIP DEPOSIT—due December 1st, it is $50 and can be left in church office or given to Darla Callender.
CWF EXECUTIVE—Thursday December 2nd 9:00a.m.
LET’S REMEMBER OUR COL
THE SECRET PLACE—Devotions for Daily Worship for December, January & February are ready to be picked up.
ANGEL
ORNAMENT OF PRIASE-Christmas Musical featuring the worshipping Artists of Central Christian Church. December 12 & 13, 7:00p.m. at 2900 North Rock Road, Wichita, KS Everyone is invited to attend.
CWF HOLIDAY COOKIE & CANDY SALE—Saturday December 11, 2010 in Fellowship Hall from 9:00a.m to 11:30a.m. It takes all working together to make this annual event a success. Please bring cookies and candies for the sale to the church by 4:00p.m. on Friday, December 10th.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
SUNDAY DECEMBER 12TH
The children along with the chancel choir will present SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS during worship service. This will be followed by a FELLOWSHIP SOUP DINNER for everyone in Fellowship Hall. Everything will be provided, donations are always appreciated and graciously accepted.
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM DRESS REHEARSAL—Saturday December 11th at 10:00a.m. in the Sanctuary. All who are in the program should be at this rehearsal. Deena Byers is directing and you may contact her if you have questions.
HELP SUPPORT
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Quarter coin cards are available in the office for anyone who would like to give a special Advent Offering to help with Wednesday Night Fellowship ministry. It’s fun to watch the amount grow by a quarter a day, your participation and offering is being used to teach God’s love, joy and word to all the children 3years old thru 5th grade each Wednesday evening. If you fill the coin card with quarters it totals $10.00!!
CURRENT WEEK’S CALENDAR AT FCC
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2010-1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
9:00 A.M.
10:15 A.M. WOR
6:00 P.M. CYF & CHI RHO MEETING
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2010
6:30P.M. MEN’S DISTRICT DINNER-NEWTON FCC
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 1, 2010
9:00 A.M. OPERATION BLESSING HOUSE
5:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP
7:15 P.M. CHOIR PRACTICE
THURSDAY DECEMBER 2, 2010
9:00A.M. CWF EXECUTIVE
6:00 P.M. EFM
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
9:00 A.M. QUILTING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2010-2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
9:00 A.M.
10:15 A.M. WOR
6:00 P.M. CYF & CHI RHO MEETING
