Saturday, December 26, 2015

Good Hope Baptist Church Rev. John Sullivan December 20, 2015




     Good Hope Baptist Church
                                             Rev. John Sullivan
December 20, 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                  “Joy to the World”                            p. 87                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Invocation                                                                                  Pastor

Hymn of Praise        “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”                p.  88

Special Music                     “O Holy Night”                         Ben Atkins                    
                                             

Offertory Hymn        “Angels, from the Realms of Glory”           p.  94                                               
                                                    
Offertory Prayer      
                                                                        
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory                        “The Prince of  Peace”                    Musicians                                    
                                                                                                       
Ministry in Music           “Christ Is Born Today                            Choir                                   
   
Children’s Church for ages 3 years - 1st

Message                                                                           Pastor John
                         “The Real Meaning of Christmas” – Matthew 1:18-25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
Invitation            “O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee”              p.  279                                                                                           
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            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.  20                                               Ann Prosser, Shawn & Natalie Dorman

Dec.  27                                  Virginia Hucks, Brandi Lynn Todd, Amber Todd

CHILDREN’S CHURCH VOLUNTEERS
Dec. 20                                                                            Jeff and Mandy Watts

Dec. 27                                                                                        Michelle Cook

SYMPATHY
The Pastor and church family at Good Hope express our sympathy, love and
prayers to the family of  Della Buddin. “Blessed be the God of all comfort, who
comforts in all our tribulations.”  2 Corinthians 1: 3-4.  

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

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



THIS WEEK
  Sunday
   10:00 AM                                                                    Sunday School                        
   11:00 AM                                                                 Morning Worship
     6:00 PM                                          Church-Wide Christmas Dinner                                  
   Wednesday                                                       
      7:00 PM                                                         Midweek Bible Study
      7:00 PM                                                                 Youth Activities
      7:00 PM                                                          Children’s Activities
      7:45 PM                                                                   Choir Practice
   Friday                                The Birthday of Jesus Christ, Our Savior



ACTIVITIES TO COME
Dec. 27    6:00 pm           Taking Down the Greens

MISSIONS.
Lottie Moon Missions Offering goal: $3,000.00. Received to date $3,087.00.
“Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”, Matthew 28:19

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 Dec. 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.

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




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