Bulletin for Sunday, December 21

Opening of the Word
Becky Tobey

Prelude: A Festive Call to Christmas"
Sanctuary Choir & Susan Matney

Greeting & Welcome
Pastor Mark

Fellowship Song: #393 "The Family of God" & #201 "Emmanuel"

Advent Candle Lighting- Love
Gerald & Donna Tobey

Advent Candle Lighting Song: "Light the Candle" 

Children's Sermon
Pastor Greg

Hymn: #188 "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"

Offertory Prayer
Louise Via

Offering: "Silver & Shadows"
Sanctuary Choir & Susan Matney, Amy Mofield & Pastor Greg, soloists

Pastoral Prayer
Pastor Mark

Scripture Reading: Luke 1:67-75

Sermon: "Can You Remember the Light?"
Pastor Mark

Hymn: #206 "Silent Night, Holy Night"

Announcements 

Sending Song: #199 "O Come, Al Ye Faithful"

Benediction
Pastor Mark

Postlude
Susan Matney

“So we have come to know and trust in the love that God has for us. God
is love. Now whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in
them.” - 1 John 4:16

Thank You!
Our children and youth wish to thank the Melrose Baptist family and friends for supporting their recent mission projects. The Children in Action program was able to provide diapers, clothes, and wish list items for children in the TAP Headstart Program. Our Youth were able to collect wish list items for 4th and 5th grade children who participate in the West End Center's after school program.

Holiday Office Closures
Please note that the church office will be closed on Wednesday & Thursday December 24 & 25, and Thursday, January 1.