Bulletin for Sunday, December 22

December 19th, 2024

As We Gather

Opening of the Word
Blair & Susan Thurman

Prelude: "Infant Holy, Infant Lowly"
Shalom Handbell Choir

Greeting & Welcome
Pastor Greg

Fellowship Song: #393 "The Family of God" & chorus of #184 "Angels We Have Heard"

As We Guide

Lighting of the Advent Candle Peace
The Bowman Markham Family

Lighting Song: "Hope, Peace, Joy, Love"

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

Observance of Baptism: Benediction Pascal Kasinga
Pastor Mark

As We Give

Hymn Medley: #398 "Baptized in Water" & #212 "Gentle Mary Laid Her Child"
Congregation & Shalom Handbell Choir

Offertory Prayer
Pastor Trice

Offertory: "A Christmas Medley"
Shalom Handbell Choir

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark

Message in Music: "Noel"
Brittany Shook & Justin Broughman, guitar

Scripture Reading: John 1:1-5
Lori Kangas

Sermon: "When the Organ Breaks"
Pastor Mark

Hymn By Candlelight: #206 "Silent Night"
ASL Interpreters- Nicki Joynes, Tabby Adkinson, Tracie Conley
Bethesda Choir

As We Go

Benediction
Pastor Mark

Postlude
Susan Matney

Events & Announcements

12 Days of Christmas: An at home worship experience
We invite families and individuals to participate in this new at-home worship experience that we have cultivated to help families and individuals extend their celebration of Christmas and focus on the gifts that God has given us. Families and individuals can pick up a “12 Days of Christmas” bag outside the Sanctuary. Inside the bag you will find 12 letters with devotions and instructions for various activities for each day to encourage reflection and prayer.

Don’t forget to download the Melrose Baptist Church app from the Google Play Store or the App Store to be able to use the online guide for this experience!

Wednesday Night Schedule
Due to the upcoming holiday schedule, there will be NO Wednesday night activities for the next two weeks. All regular Wednesday night programs will resume on Wednesday, January 8.

2025 Giving Envelopes
Giving envelopes for the 2025 year will be ready for pick-up this Sunday, December 22 in the Fellowship Hall. Please disregard previous announcements and take the box labeled with your name. If you do not see a box with your name, please contact the church office.

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