Saturday, December 27, 2014

Good Hope Baptist Church Rev. John Sullivan December 28, 2014




   Good Hope Baptist Church
 Rev. John Sullivan
December 28, 2014

“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”                                                                                                                          

Invocation                                                                                    Pastor

Hymn of Praise                                                                             p.117                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                      “As with Gladness Men of Old”

Offertory Hymn                                                                             p.122                                          
                                        “Tell Me the Story of Jesus”

Offertory Prayer     
                                                                         
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                                                                                Musicians
         “Let There Be Peace on Earth”

Ministry in Music                                                                          Choir                       
                                        “The Best Gift of All”

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

Message                                                                                     Pastor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                             
Invitation                                                                                      p. 311
                                  “Let Jesus Come Into Your Heart”  
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. 28                                    Virginia Hucks, Brandi Lynn Todd, Amber Todd
Jan.   4                                                         Belinda Todd, Jeff & Mandy Watts

CHILDREN’S CHURCH  
Dec. 28                                                                                        Michelle Cook
Jan.   4                                                         (Mission Friends) Tammy Stevens

2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Offering envelope boxes are available to begin using in January 2015. In order to receive a giving record from the Church, you must write your name and list the amount you are giving on each envelope that you use. Call the church office if you have any questions. Thanks.

READ THE BIBLE THROUGH IN 2015
Bible reading schedules are available at all entrances to the Church. Please make the commitment to read God’s Word in 2015.  It will make us a stronger Church and obedient Christians. Joshua 1:8, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.  For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

TAKING DOWN THE GREENS
   Tonight at 6:00pm our service will be “Taking Down the Greens.” There will be
    songs, devotion and a time of fellowship after the decorations are put away.
    Please bring finger foods and drinks for our fellowship time.  Thanks

    ALL COMMITTEES
    When your group is promoting or helping the church to be a part of ministry or
    having an activity, please let the church office know as soon as possible.
    Please plan ahead as far as possible. Deadlines to place information are as
    follows:
1.      Weekly bulletin items should be turned in or emailed before Wednesday nights.
2.      Monthly Newsline and Calendar items should be turned in or   emailed before the third Saturday of the month.
3.      Communication is important to keep everyone informed and involved in the life and ministry of our church.



                                          THIS WEEK
  Sunday
   10:00 AM                                                                                Sunday School
   11:00 AM                                                                             Morning Worship
     6:00 PM                                                              “Taking Down the Greens”

  Wednesday                                                                                 No Services

  Thursday                                                                              New Year’s Day
                                              HAPPY NEW YEAR!



ACTIVITIES TO COME
    Jan.   4     5:00 pm                                                                 Deacon’s Meeting
    Jan.   4     5:30 pm                                                  Prayer meeting in room 103                     
    Jan.   6     7:00 pm                                                        Baptist Women Meeting
    Jan  14     7:00 pm                                                  Quarterly Business Meeting

FLOWER CALENDAR
A new flower calendar for 2015 is ready for you to use.  Please print your name
  and phone number on the date that you choose.  Please keep arrangements under
  thirty-two inches in height.  Each date is a first come first choose basis, so make
  your choices as early as possible to secure the date you desire.

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  2014, it must be given before December 31, 2014 according to IRS rulings.
Thank you for your faithfulness in giving to the Lord this past year!

MISSIONS
1.       The goal for Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $3,000.00.
2.       Leprosy Ministry- Dominican Republic Drive.  Place your items in the box
outside of room 103. Andrew Fogner is actively working with this drive.  You
may contact him at fogner@email.sc.edu.  Items needed are: Refresh Tears
Eye Drops, Gauze Bandages, Tooth Paste, Surgical Gloves, Antibiotic
Cream, Acetaminophen.
 


Good Hope Baptist Church Rev. John Sullivan December 21, 2014




   Good Hope Baptist Church
 Rev. John Sullivan
December 21, 2014

“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”                                                                                                                          

Invocation                                                                                    Pastor

Hymn of Praise                                                                              p. 95                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
                                      “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”

Special Music                         “O Holy Night”                       Ben Atkins

Offertory Hymn                                                                              p. 89                                           
                                        “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

Offertory Prayer     
                                                                        
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                                                                                Musicians
   “Emmanuel: God With Us”

Ministry in Music                                                                          Choir                       
                                        “In This Holy Place”

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

Message                                                                                     Pastor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                             
Invitation                                                                                     p. 312
                                           “Softly and Tenderly”  
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. 21                                             Ann Prosser, Shawn and Natalie Dorman

Dec. 28                                    Virginia Hucks, Brandi Lynn Todd, Amber Todd

CHILDREN’S CHURCH  
Dec. 21                                                        Mission Friends – Tammy Stevens

Dec. 28                                                                                        Michelle Cook

THANK YOU
The Church Staff wishes to thank you for all your expressions of love that you have shared with us during this Christmas season as well as throughout the year.  We pray that you will have a “Merry Christmas” this year.

2015 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Offering envelope boxes are available to begin using in January 2015. In order to receive a giving record from the Church, you must write your name and list the amount you are giving on each envelope that you use. Call the church office if you have any questions. Thanks.

CHURCH-WIDE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Plan to attend our Christmas Dinner tonight at 6:00 pm. as we celebrate the reason for the season!  Please bring food ( meats, veggies, desserts, drinks, etc.) for your family plus some extra for our guests.

READ THE BIBLE THROUGH IN 2015
Bible reading schedules are available at all entrances to the Church. Please make the commitment to read God’s Word in 2015.  It will make us a stronger Church and obedient Christians. Joshua 1:8, “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.  For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

TAKING DOWN THE GREENS
On December 28th at 6:00pm our service will be “Taking Down the Greens.”
There will be songs, devotion and a time of fellowship after the decorations
are put away.  Please bring finger foods and drinks for our fellowship time.  Thanks



                                          THIS WEEK
  Sunday
   10:00 AM                                                                                Sunday School
   11:00 AM                                                                             Morning Worship
     6:00 PM                                                       Church-wide Christmas Dinner

  Wednesday                                                                                 No Services

  Thursday                                                                                Christmas Day
                                    WORSHIP CHRIST THE LORD



ACTIVITIES TO COME
    Dec.  28                                                                     “Taking Down the Greens”
    Jan.   1                                                                                      New Year’s Day
    Jan.   4     5:00 pm                                                                 Deacon’s Meeting
    Jan.   4     5:30 pm                                                  Prayer meeting in room 103                     
    Jan.   6     7:00 pm                                                       Baptist Women Meeting
    Jan   14     7:00 pm                                               Quarterly Business Meeting

POINSETTIAS
Thanks to everyone who provided Christmas Poinsettias for the Sanctuary.  They
are beautiful.  Please remember to take your plants home after the service today
and enjoy them with your family and friends.

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  2014, it must be given before December 31, 2014 according to IRS rulings.
Thank you for your faithfulness in giving to the Lord this past year!

MISSIONS
1.       The goal for Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is $3,000.00.
2.       Leprosy Ministry- Dominican Republic Drive.  Place your items in the box
outside of room 103. Andrew Fogner is actively working with this drive.  You
may contact him at fogner@email.sc.edu.  Items needed are: Refresh Tears
Eye Drops, Gauze Bandages, Tooth Paste, Surgical Gloves, Antibiotic
Cream, Acetaminophen.
 
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE
With holidays falling on Wednesday’s the Deacons felt we need to cancel
Wednesday night services on December 24th and 31st.  This gives families
time to spend together.


Deacons
Sonny Cannon, Chairman                 Melton Dotson
Benjy Cook, Vice chairman               Robert Ford
Von Todd , Secretary                        Kurt Newman
Jody Hamilton