Saturday, December 8, 2012

Good Hope Baptist Church Rev. John Sullivan December 9, 2012




Good Hope Baptist Church
Rev. John Sullivan
December 9, 2012

“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.”

Welcome                                                                                   Pastor                    

Fellowship Song    “Joy to the World! The Lord is Come”         p.  87
                                                                                                                                                                                                    
Invocation                                                                                 Pastor

Hymn of Praise                                                                          p.  76
                                 “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”
                                                                
Offertory Hymn                                                                           p. 83        
      “Arise, Your Light Is Come”

Offertory Prayer                                                                                         

                                                                        
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings       

Offertory                      “There’s a Song In the Air”              Musicians                                         
                                           
Ministry in Music                                                                         Choir
                                      “Away in a Manger”

Special Music                                                           Carolyn Stevens
                                   “The Birthday of a King”  

         
Children’s Church for ages 3 years - 1st grade

Message                                                                                    Pastor                                                                                                                                            
  
Invitation                                                                                    p. 280
  “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”                    
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 & EVENING SERVICES)
Dec.  9                              Sandy McDowell, Gina McDowell, Cassy Stevens

Dec.16                                                                         Ronald & Brenda Mew

CHILDREN’S CHURCH
Dec.  9                                                                               Lindsay McKnight

Dec.16                             Kirby Groome & Cassy Stevens (Mission Friends)

FLOWERS
The beautiful flowers on the Lord’s Table today  are given by Johnie and Patricia Johnson in memory of their  beloved son, Johnie Johnson, III who has been with the Lord nine years. “We miss him so very much, but precious memories of him and an extra portion of strength from our Savior has sustained us. We are grateful to the Lord for the years he was with us.”
                                                        
JOY TO THE WORLD
Come and enjoy a live nativity program tonight at 6:00pm.  Bring your lawn chairs and some friends to experience the simple yet profound story of Christmas.  Please bring finger foods (chips, dips, etc.), desserts and drinks for fellowship after the program.  Bring the children to see a surprise visitor.

CHRISTMAS CARD MAILBOX
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 that you would spend on postage to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.  Deadline to use the box is December 16th in the morning service.

CHURCH-WIDE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Plan to attend Sunday, December 16, 2012 at 6:00 pm as we celebrate the reason for the season! Please bring food (meats, veggies, desserts, etc.) and drinks (tea, soda, etc.) enough for your family plus a little extra for guests.

Isaiah 7:14, “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” 



ACTIVITIES TO COME
Dec. 16     6:00 pm        Church-wide Christmas Dinner
Dec. 18     1:00 pm        Jr. Brown Class Christmas Party at Ryan’s
Dec. 19     6:00 pm        Youth to go Christmas Caroling
Dec. 19     7:00 pm        Business Meeting to approve 2013 Budget
Dec. 23                          No Evening Services
Dec. 25                          Christmas Day
Dec. 28                          Myrtle Beach Christian Retreat Chapel

YOUTH RETREAT
Don’t miss “Winter Waves” at Myrtle Beach Retreat Center, December 28 – 30, 2012.  Good Hope Baptist Youth will have a blast with Bible study, fun, friends and much more!.  See James Mew for information.

YEAR END GIVING
In this season of giving, remember that Christmas is all about Jesus Christ! If you wish to make a special gift to the church or catch up on your tithe to be included for 2012, it must be given before December 31, 2012.
Thank you for your faithfulness to the Lord!

CALLED MEETING
There is a called meeting for December 19, 2012, at 7:00pm. to approve the Church Budget for 2013. We will also discuss a proposed change in the Sunday night schedule.

Deacons
Charles Hucks, Chairman                  Brent Groome, Vice Chairman
      Rodney Johnson, Secretary              Cecil Caines
      Jody Hamilton                                    Johnie Johnson
      Von Todd                                          

THIS WEEK
Sunday
10:00 AM                                                                      Sunday School
11:00 AM                                                                    Morning Worship
  6:00 PM                                                Live Nativity & Refreshments         Wednesday
  7:00 PM                                                                           Kid’s Power
  7:00 PM                                                                  Youth Bible Study
  7:00 PM                                                                      Prayer Meeting                               
  7:45 PM                                                                       Choir Practice
Thursday
  6:15 PM                                                     Deacon’s Christmas Party
Friday
  6:30 PM                           Sarah Gem Class Christmas Party at CLC

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