international sunday school class ~ the early church
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December 24, 2017
Prelude
Hymn #191 ~ O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Welcome & Greeting One Another
Lighting Advent Candle ~ Jeff, Joelle, Liliana, McKena, &Jaelyn Beck
Offering (New Hope food donations may be placed under the tree.)
Nativity Pageant
The Birth of Jesus ForetoldHymn #172 (vs. 1 & 6) ~ O Come, O Come, Immanuel
Luke 1: 26-35, 38, 46-49Hymn #178 (vs. 1) Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus
The Birth of JesusLuke 2:1-7Hymn # 194 (vs. 1-2) Away In A Manger
The Shepherds and AngelsLuke 2:8-12Special Music ~ Ellie Fasick, piano - Angels We Have
Heard On HighLuke 2: 13-14
Hymn # 199 (vs. 1 & 2) The First NoelLuke 2:15-20
Wise Men and StarMatthew 2:1-2Song ~ Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
The Word Became FleshJohn 1:1-5
Hymn #318 (Vs. 1, 2, & 4) Joy To The World
Meditation ~ “The Gift”Lynn Shertzer
Benediction
**** UPCOMING EVENTS ****
Jan. 2 Women’s Fellowship & Study ~ 9:30AM
Jan. 5 Jr. High Retreat at Camp Hebron
Jan. 10 WNO (Wednesday Night Out) Winter Sessionbegins
Jan. 12 Sr. High Retreat at Camp Hebron
Jan. 14 Host a Messiah College Student & New ComersLunch (Hosts Needed)
Jan. 16 Women’s Fellowship & Study ~ 9:30AM
Jan. 21 Chili Cook-off
Feb. 24 MYF Banquet & Auction
Mar. 3 Spring Fling for Adults with Special Needs
Mar. 18 Soup and Salad Bar Fundraiser Luncheon
April 6/7 PA Relief Sale
MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
Ushers: Gene Musselman, Isaiah Zercher, and Ben Fasick
Prelude & Offertory Chris Zimmerman, Jon Mayes,& Matt Fasick
Worship Leader Ben Fredrick
Song Leader Rod Petersheim
Nursery Ministry
Worship Hour ~ Theda Klemm & Tara Mayes
~ Adult Sunday School Class Options ~
International Sunday School Class ~ The early church proclaimsfaith in Christ as Lord of all.
Leaders: Myrna Eshleman, Caleb Miller, & Lamarr WidmerRoom 114
The Thrill of Hope ~ Generation after generation anticipated thebirth of the Messiah without assurance they would live to witness it.Do you sometimes wonder about God’s silence, his concern for youor our world? Is it worth it to follow Christ? Join us for this videomini-series, including class discussion, during December to renewyour hope.
Leader: Danielle HawleyRoom 115
Young Adults & Couples Class ~ This interactive class will dis-cuss issues relevant to young adults, including work-life balance,managing priorities, exploring meanings of success, and a deepen-ing relationship with Christ. We are here to support one another.
Leaders: Jeremy Chubb & Ben FredrickConference Room
College & Career ~ An eight-session video presentation by au-thor/pastor Andy Stanley reveals Jesus’ invitation to first-centurypersons was all about a relationship with him. Andy will trace Jesus’teachings on what it means to follow him which can result in radical-ly changed faith.
Leaders: Roger & Holly Myers & Ulli KlemmRoom: 111
VIP Class (3rd Sunday of month) ~ For persons with special needsand their friends.
Leader: Ulli KlemmRoom 112
~ Children’s Sunday School Classes ~
Early Childhood (Ages 3-5)
Leaders: Lori Manivong with Chris HawleyRoom 106
Primary (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
Leaders: Amanda Musselman & Liz HessRoom 110
Middler (Grades 3-5)
Leaders: Allie & Uriah Parker with Dan & Amanda RiderRoom 109
Jr. MYF (Grades 6-8)
Leaders: Johnny Zook with Ed WhiteRoom105
MYF (Grades 9-12)
Leaders: Jeff & Trang RiouxAnnex building
PRAYER REQUESTS
Health and Personal Concerns
Thelma Haebonic, friend of congregation Bill Shindewolf Thelma Schafer, sister of Fran Leiter Josh Witmer and family, neighbors of Ken & Sharon Doll Ed Fleischer Kristy, sister-in-law of Ben Simcox Richard and Sharon Boyer Disaster Victims and volunteers Charlie Smith Polly Worley, sister of Jeff Walter Nancy and Kalvin Walter
Outreach & Missions
Jeremy Chubb, STEP Friends of Shirati InterVarsity, Dickinson New Hope Ministry Service Adventure
For Grieving Family and Friends of
Michael Buckingham, brother of Tara Mayes Stanley Tomlinson, father of Tara Hess
Welcome to Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where we strive tolive our faith in Jesus Christ. We are delighted tohave you worship with us and hope you will find our serviceinviting and uplifting. After worship, please stop by the WelcomeCenter (under the "Welcome" sign in the foyer) for a free gift.Also, join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall so we canbecome acquainted.Some helpful information:• So we may be aware of your visit, you're invited to complete aWelcome Card (available in the pews) and place it in the offeringplate when it is passed.• Information about Slate Hill Mennonite and Mennonites ingeneral is available at the Welcome Center.• Restrooms and a coat rack are located at the end of thehallway toward the left as you leave the sanctuary. A familyrestroom is located off the conference room. All restrooms areequipped with changing tables.• A nursery, staffed by volunteers during worship and Sundayschool, can be accessed through the fellowship hall annex, and isavailable any time for infants through children 2 years old. Amicrowave is available in the kitchen to heat formula.• A cry area, where parents with a fussy child can listen to theservice, is available in the conference room to your left as youleave the sanctuary.• Children 3 years of age thorough Grade 3 are dismissed priorto the sermon for Children's Church held downstairs eachSunday. Children will return to the sanctuary during the closinghymn.• Children of all ages are always welcome in the worship serviceand activity packets for their use are just outside the sanctuary.• Hearing magnifiers are available at the sound booth.
Offering ReportTotal tithes and offerings including online giving for Sun-day, December 17, was $17,608.00 of which $100 was formortgage reduction and $90 for Cumberland Vista. We stillneed $46,000 to finish 2017 in the black.
Attendance ……………………………………...…..…242
Christmas giving project. This Sunday and next,you may donate and place any of the following itemsunder the Christmas tree during the offertory:
Canned fruit and vegetables, sugar, boxedmacaroni and cheese meals, spaghetti sauce,ketchup, instant potatoes, or peanut butter.Non-food items include bathroom tissue, deo-dorant (men and women), diapers (sizes 2-4),shampoo and conditioner.
These items will be used to help restock New HopeMinistry shelves in January when it is often difficultto obtain donations.Thanks to you who gave gifts for the New HopeChristmas Blessings Express - you restored hope andgladness for some clients.
Today
NO Sunday School6:00PM ~ Candlelight Service
Christmas Dinner in Fellowship Hall(ham and potatoes provided, please bring a dish toshare.) Volunteers are needed to help serve, andclean up afterward; please sign up at the bulletinboard.
December 31
Worship Service ~ 9:30AM, NO Sunday School