PEACE. In a tumultuous world that often seems hopelessly out of control, God quietly comes to bring His inexpressible peace to the believer. Allow the comforting, empowering peace of His Holy Spirit to bring reassurance to you today, this second Sunday of Advent. Welcome to our worship service.
SPECIAL MID-WEEK CHRISTMAS ACTIVITY—This Wednesday we invite the entire church family to meet at 6:00 pm in the fellowship hall, where we will drive to the state fairgrounds for a special walk-though of the Christmas light show. Wear warm clothing and join us. We will then meet back at the fellowship hall for hot chocolate and snacks. Invite a friend!
WINTER CLOTHING GIVEAWAY—We have a number of donated coats and other winter clothing items downstairs in the fellowship hall. They are available for anyone who needs them.
ADOPT A POINSETTIA. Six poinsettias on the platform are available for “adoption” for a suggested donation of $25 each to world missions. You may adopt one in memory or in honor of someone by filling out one of the cards at the front and placing it in one of the plastic card holders provided. Flowers may be taken home after our Dec. 24 service.
“HOPE SERVICE”―Next week, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 6:00 pm. This special Advent candlelight service will focus on hope and healing for those who have experienced loss and various difficult challenges. We urge everyone to attend.
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
TODAY
9:30 am—Adult Sunday School class, board room
Children’s Sunday School class, north wing
Church membership class (see Pastor Terry)
10:30 am—Morning worship service, sanctuary
Children’s church, north wing
WEDNESDAY 6:00 pm―Meet in fellowship hall for walk-through holiday lights event at fairgrounds
FRIDAY 6:00 pm―Kids’ Christmas movie night, fellowship hall (adults welcome also)
MORE EVENTS COMING UP
Tues., Dec. 19—American Red Cross blood drive, 12:00–6:00 pm, fellowship hall
Wed., Dec. 20—Hope service, 6:00 pm, sanctuary
Sat., Jan. 6―Men’s monthly breakfast, 9:00 am, fellowship hall
Fri., Jan. 19—January kids’ movie/fun night, 6:00 pm, fellowship hall
GRATEFUL TO THE LORD! We give because of Him. Our offering plates are on the table in front of the platform. Convenient online giving for all categories is also available at gvnazarene.org.
STEWARDSHIP REPORT FOR THIS PAST SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3: Morning worship service in-house total: 29 (year ago: 17). Approximately 108 Facebook connections to our adult Bible study lesson, Sunday morning worship service, and mid-week prayer meeting. December 3 offering total: $2,385
PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISES: Prayer requests and praises may be shared with Pastor Terry Simpkins by hard copy, our Facebook page (Gbr. Valley Church of the Nazarene), or by calling the church.
