Bulletin for Sunday, November 23 Copy

Opening of the Word
Louise Via

Prelude
Susan Matney

Greeting and Welcome
Pastor Mark 

Fellowship Song: #393 “The Family of God” & "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus"

Advent Candle Lighting- Hope
Kelda Flinchum

Advent Candle Lighting Song: "Light the Candle" 

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

Hymn: "Arise, Your Light Has Come"

Offertory Prayer
Jay Taylor
 
Offertory: "Come, Golden Light "
Sanctuary Choir & Susan Matney 

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark 

Scripture Reading: Romans 13:11-14
Ryan Pankey

Sermon:  "Get Out of Bed"
Pastor Mark 

An Invitation: #288 "One Day"

Announcements 

Sending Song: #185 "There's A Song in the Air"

Benediction
Pastor Mark 

Postlude
Susan Matney 

Church Library News 
The church library has a wonderful selection of winter and Christmas books and puzzles! Stop by Sunday morning or during the week to check them out and borrow either a book or puzzle. The church library can be found at the end of the main hallway by the Conference Room.

Making Room Advent Devotional and Podcast 
During this Advent season, we invite you to follow along with us as we read through the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship's Advent devotional, "Making Room". We will have a few paper copies available on the welcome table on Sunday morning or you can download a PDF version on the Member page of the church website or on the Melrose Baptist mobile app. The pastors will also be launching a special Advent podcast series to accompany the devotional, with the first episode being published on Wednesday, December 3. Make sure to watch or listen every Wednesday morning on the Melrose Baptist Church mobile app or website.