Good Hope Baptist Church
Rev. John Sullivan
December 11, 2011
“It is the mission of Good Hope Baptist Church to make and grow disciples of Jesus Christ who worship God, minister the Word, and serve others.”
Prelude Organist
Welcome Pastor
Fellowship Song “Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come” p. 87
Hymn of Praise p. 89
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Offertory Hymn p. 93
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”
Offertory Prayer
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Musicians
“Carols Sing”
Ministry in Music Choir
“In the First Light”
Special Music “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” Quartet
Children’s Church for ages 3 years - 1st grade
Message Pastor
Invitation p. 295
“Near to the Heart of God”
Benediction
We enter to worship, we depart to serve!
WELCOME GUESTS
It is a pleasure to have you worship with us. We pray that you will find a worshipful atmosphere, friendly people and the inspiration of God’s truth revealed. Please fill out a guest card and place it in the offering plate. Parents are welcome to use the nursery. Whether you have been around church all your life or this is your first attempt at making a spiritual connection, you are welcome here!
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS for Morning and Evening Services
Dec. 11 Sandy McDowell, Gina McDowell, Cassy Stevens
Dec. 18 Ann Prosser, Shawn & Natalie Dorman
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Dec. 11 James & Monica Mew
Dec. 18 Michelle Cook
JOY TO THE WORLD
We will enjoy a live nativity program tonight at 6:00 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and some friends to experience the simple yet profound story of Christmas.
CHURCHWIDE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Bring the family and celebrate the reason for the season on Sunday, December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Please bring food (meats, veggies, desserts, and drink (tea, soda, etc.) enough for your group.
OFFERING ENVELOPES
New boxed sets of envelopes for 2012 giving are available at the church. Pick up your box of envelopes so that you can be faithful to worship God through giving in the New Year. Also, you must use the envelopes if you plan to claim your contributions in filing your taxes. The church can only report gifts listed on the church envelopes that are turned in.
LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING
Please continue to pray for International Missions work throughout this month as we place special emphasis on this ministry. Offerings will be received through the end of the year. Gifts to date: $650.00.
YEAR END GIVING
In this season of giving, please remember that Christmas is all about Jesus Christ. If you wish to make a gift to the church for the year 2011, it must be given by December 31, 2011.
CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY
We extend our deepest sympathy to Robbie & Crystal Mew and family in the
death of their daughter, Jovie Abigail.
THIS WEEK
Sunday
10:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM Live Nativity
7:00 PM Evening Worship
Wednesday
7:00 PM Kid’s Club
7:00 PM Youth Bible Study
7:00 PM Called Business Meeting/Prayer Service
7:45 PM Choir Practice
Friday
6:00 PM Youth Christmas Party
ACTIVITIES TO COME
Dec.18 6:00 pm Church-wide Christmas Meal
Dec. 22 6:00 pm Youth Christmas Caroling
Dec. 24 5 to 6 pm Silent Lord’s Supper (come & go)
Dec. 25 10:00 am Worship Service
(No Sunday School or pm service)
CHRISTMAS CARD MAIL BOX
The “Lottie Moon Mailbox” is available again this year. If you plan to mail Christmas cards to those in the church family, put your cards in the “Lottie Moon Mailbox” and give the money you would spend for postage to the “Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.” Deadline to use the box is December 18th in the morning service. Some of you have asked for names of newer members.
Here is a list:
Cecil & Willa Caines, Glenda Fields, Nancy Inserra, Maxine Holmes, Ethan Maxwell, Tim & Anna Rhor, Judy Vaughn
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
On December 16th the Youth will be meeting at the church at 6 p.m. for their Christmas party. They will be going out to eat and then over to Rodney and Sabrina’s house for some fun and games. The meal will be paid for through the youth budget. Each student is to bring a $5.00 gag gift.
Deacons
Brent Groome Johnie Johnson
Avery Hamilton Rodney Johnson Jody Hamilton Rick Rush
Charles Hucks
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