Good Hope Baptist Church
Rev. John Sullivan
December 18, 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. 95
“Go, Tell It on the Mountain”
Offertory Hymn p. 88
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”
Offertory Prayer
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Musicians
“Let There Be Peace on Earth”
Ministry in Music Choir
“What a Wondrous Gift”
Children’s Church for ages 3 years - 1st grade
Message Pastor
Invitation p. 321
“The Savior Is Waitiing”
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. 18 Ann Prosser, Shawn & Natalie Dorman
Dec. 25 Virginia Hucks, Carolyn Watts & Elnita Stevens
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Dec. 18 Michelle Cook
Dec 25 Christmas Service
THANK YOU”
The church extends a special “thank you” to James and all those who had a part in the presentation of the “Live Nativity” last week. It was truly the “reason for the season.”
CHURCHWIDE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Bring the family and celebrate the reason for the season tonight 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: $1,360.00.
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 today in the morning service.
THIS WEEK
Sunday
10:00 AM Sunday School
11:00 AM Morning Worship
6:00 PM Church-wide Christmas Meal
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
Thursday
6:00 PM Youth Christmas Caroling
Saturday
5:00 to 6:00 PM Silent Lord’s Supper
ACTIVITIES TO COME
Dec. 25 10:00 am Christmas Worship Service
(No Sunday School or pm service)
Jan. 8 5:00 pm Deacon’s Meeting
Jan. 9 7:00 pm Baptist Men’s Meeting
Jan. 11 7:00 pm Quarterly Business Meeting
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.
Deacons
Brent Groome Johnie Johnson
Avery Hamilton Rodney Johnson
Jody Hamilton Rick Rush
Charles Hucks
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