Saturday, December 26, 2015

Good Hope Baptist Church Rev. John Sullivan December 13, 2015




     Good Hope Baptist Church
                                             Rev. John Sullivan
December 13, 2015

“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                                                                        p.   87
                                                                                “Joy to the World”
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Invocation                                                                                 Pastor

Hymn of Praise                                                                         p.  76
                                            “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

Offertory Hymn                                                                         p.  89
                                                                  “O Come. All Ye Faithful”
Offertory Prayer      
                                                                        
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                                                                               Musicians
                                                                
Ministry in Music                                                                         Choir
                                                  “The Night That Christ Was Born”                                          
                 
Children’s Church for ages 3 years - 1st

Message                                                                           Pastor John
                                           “The Gospel of Christmas” - Luke 2: 8-20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Invitation                                                                                     p. 280
                                                        “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross                         
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Benediction

We enter to worship, we depart to serve

WELCOME
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
Dec.  13                                               Ann Prosser, Shawn & Natalie Dorman
Dec.  20                                               Ann Prosser, Shawn & Natalie Dorman

CHILDREN’S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS
Dec. 13                                                                       Von & Brandi Lynn Todd
Dec. 20                                                                            Jeff and Mandy Watts

POINSETTIAS
Thanks to everyone who provided Christmas Poinsettias for the Sanctuary.  They are beautiful.  Please remember to take your plants home after the service next Sunday night to enjoy them at home.

MISSIONS
Lottie Moon Missions Offering goal is $3,000.00 - Gifts to date $ 2,362.00

The  Lottie Moon Christmas Card Mailbox will be closed after service today.
Thank you for using it and giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering.

Update of Mission Projects:
65 Items for “Coats for Kids”, 20 Prison Packs, 60 Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Boxes. 

CHRISTMAS, CANDLELIGHT AND COMMUNION
Tonight the church will gather at 6:00 pm.  Join us as we partake of communion, hear the story of Christmas, sing carols, enjoy the sounds of Christmas and light the candles.  The event is for all of the family, so plan to attend and bring some friends.

CHURCH-WIDE CHRISTMAS DINNER
Plan to attend our Christmas Dinner on December 20, 2015 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.


THIS WEEK
  Sunday
   10:00 AM                                                                    Sunday School                        
   11:00 AM                                                                 Morning Worship
     5:00 PM                       “War Room” Bible Study Class in room 105
     5:30 PM                                               Prayer Meeting in room 106
     6:00 PM               Christmas, Candlelight and Communion Service
   Monday
    10:45 AM                                 Friendship Class Party at Webster’s                                   
   Wednesday                                                       
      7:00 PM                Called Business Meeting/Midweek Bible Study
      7:00 PM                                                                 Youth Activities
      7:00 PM                                                          Children’s Activities
      7:00 PM                                                                   Choir Practice
   Saturday
      6:00 PM                Deborah and Fulton Class Party at Magnolia’s



ACTIVITIES TO COME
Dec. 20    6:00 pm          Church-wide Christmas Dinner
Dec. 27    6:00 pm           Taking Down the Greens

2016 OFFERING ENVELOPES
Offering envelope boxes are available to begin using in January 2016. 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.

 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 2015, it must be given before December 31, 2015 according to
  IRS rulings.Thank you for your faithfulness in giving to the Lord this past year!

TAKING DOWN THE GREENS
On December 27th at 6:00 pm 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 food and drinks for our fellowship time.  Thanks.

CALLED BUSINESS MEETING
There is a called business meeting for December 16, 2015 to approve the
2016 church budget.

Deacons
  Sonny Cannon, Chairman                 Melton Dotson
  Charles Hucks                                   Robert Ford
  Marshall Todd                                    Kurt Newman
Jody Hamilton





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