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Word-Driven|Gospel-Centered|Disciple-Making|Mission-Oriented

Worship Guide God-Man-Christ-Response

December 23, 2018

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Welcome Bro. Travis McNeely

God Promises a Savior Isaiah 7:10-14; 9:2-7

“Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)”

A Savior Is Given “Sussex Carol” Worship & Student Choirs

“Joy Has Dawned”

“How Great Is Our Joy”

(Pre-K - 1st Grades Dismissed to Children’s Church)

God’s Word Proclaimed Matthew 1:18-25 Pastor Lewis Richerson

Responding to the Word of God “Behold the Lamb (The Communion Hymn)”

The Lord’s Supper Pastor Laramie Minga

Pastoral Prayer Pastor Lewis Richerson

Offering

God Sends Us to Serve Him

Opportunities for Service

Closing Prayer

The Gathering

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God Promises a Savior

Isaiah 7:10-14 (ESV) 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz: 11 “Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 And he said, “Hear then, O house of David! Is it too little for you to weary men, that you weary my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Isaiah 9:2-7 (ESV) 2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone. 3 You have multiplied the nation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as they are glad when they divide the spoil. 4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff for his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5 For every boot of the tramping warrior in battle tumult and every garment rolled in blood will be burned as fuel for the fire. 6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this.

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Advent Hymn (Watching, Waiting, Longing)

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Sussex Carol

A Savior Is Given

On Christmas night all Christians sing,

to hear the news the angels bring:

news of great joy, news of great mirth,

news of our merciful King’s birth.

Then why should men on earth be sad,

since our Redeemer made us glad,

when from our sin he set us free,

all for to gain our liberty?

When sin departs before his grace

then life and health come in its place.

Angels and men with joy may sing

all for to see the newborn King.

All out of darkness we have light,

which made the angels sing this night:

“Glory to God in highest heaven,

now and forevermore,” Amen!

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Joy Has Dawned

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How Great Is Our Joy

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Children’s Church

At this time, children ages Pre-K through 1st Grades are dismissed to the foyer to transition to Children’s Church located in the South Building. Parents are asked to pick up their children as soon as the worship gathering is dismissed.

Today’s Children’s Church Leaders: Tim, Julie, Emily, & Maddie Walker

Today’s Extended Session Leaders: Babies & 1’s: Nursery Staff 2’s & 3’s: Sonya Bozeman, Sarah Johnson, & Hunter Davis

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God’s Word Proclaimed

Matthew 1:18-25

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Responding to the Word of God

Behold the Lamb (The Communion Hymn)

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Lord’s Supper

The Lord's Supper is a church's proclamation that we are in fellowship with God and one another through Christ, a commemoration of Christ's death, a believer's act of joyfully acknowledging that we have been offered mercy through faith in Christ who forgives and restores, and a renewal of the believer's commitment to Christ and his people, thereby making the church one body and marking it off from the world.

The Lord's Supper is something in which only a believer who has been baptized by immersion should participate. This morning if you are not yet a believer, please let the elements pass you by. We hope our "proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes,” through participation in the Lord’s Supper, serves as a proclamation of the gospel to you that you might trust in Christ for salvation.

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Global

Today we will pray for Austria.

Population: 8,387,491

82.57% Christian

0.5% Evangelical

Almost all church growth occurs within evangelical and charismatic churches. Pentecostal churches nearly doubled between 2000 and 2010. However, evangelical believers only account for 0.5% of the population. Pray for the multiplication of congregations where the Lord Jesus Christ is proclaimed. Pray that God will raise up men and women with a passion for His work in Austria.

Local Church

We will also pray for New Covenant Church

and Pastor Keith Zachary.

(215 Florida Avenue SE., Denham Springs, LA 70726)

Woodlawn Baptist Church

For matters related to our own local body, see weekly prayer guide distributed via email during the week.

Pastoral Prayer

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Children’s Programs

Both the AWANA program and Bible Drill will resume on January 9th. Have a Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve Service

Join us for our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 5:30pm in the Sanctuary as we reflect on the incarnation of the eternal Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Youth Open Gym

Join us on Sunday, December 30th @ 4pm for a time of fellowship and games. See Bro. Travis if you have any questions.

Save the Date — VBS 2019

Save the date for VBS 2019, “In The Wild”, June 3-7. VBS 2019 will take you on a wild adventure as you seek out real-life encounters with Jesus in Scripture. Kids will go from bewildered to believing as they get “In the Wild”. The central verse is John 20:31 focusing on Jesus as the Messiah. Make plans now to get your entire family involved in this important ministry!

Weekly Bible Reading Plan

Day 1 — 1 Corinthians 16-2 Corinthians 1

Day 2 — 2 Corinthians 2-3

Day 3 — 2 Corinthians 4-5

Day 4 — 2 Corinthians 6-7

Day 5 — John 1

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Jan-Nov 2018 Budget Giving

Received ....................................................................... $621,793.00

Expenses ...................................................................... $616,800.07

Building on Faith Giving

Total Giving BOF ......................................................... $1,469,586.26

Total December 2018 ........................................................ $10,839.80

Offering

“It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). One of the greatest joys for Christians is being able to give cheerfully, generously, and sacrificially. There is tremendous satisfaction that comes from seeing the fruits of our labor multiplied many times over in the lives of oth-ers. Money is a powerful thing, and when we use it well, it has potential to do incredible good. We hope that we’re able to excel in the grace of giving. And so having been found faithful with little, God will be pleased to entrust us with more.

Serving This Week

Ushers: Ronnie Teekel, Steve Bearry, & Timmy Raborn

Deacons: Steve Bearry & David Stevens

Prayer Walk: Zack Truitt & Don Gorecki

God Sends Us to Serve Him

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Weekly Schedule

Sunday, December 23

9:00 am Sunday School WBC Campus

10:15 am Worship Service Sanctuary

Monday, December 24

5:30 pm Christmas Eve Service Sanctuary

The Church Office is closed until Thursday.

Tuesday, December 25

Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 26

No Evening Activities

Sunday, December 30

9:00 am Sunday School WBC Campus

10:15 am Worship Service Sanctuary

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Staff

Lewis Richerson, PhD — Lead Pastor

Lewis@wbcbr.org

Laramie Minga — Music Pastor

Laramie@wbcbr.org

Lyn Bailey — Children’s Minister

Lyn@wbcbr.org

Travis McNeely — Student & College Minister

Travis@wbcbr.org

Terri Davis — Preschool Director

Ruth Payne — MDO Director

MDO@wbcbr.org

Leigh Willis — Ministry Assistant

Leigh@wbcbr.org

Kendra Trahan — Financial Assistant

Financial@wbcbr.org

Rick Stanford — Maintenance Director

Church Office Information

Office Hours: M—Th 8:30—5:00

5805 Jones Creek Road

Baton Rouge, LA 70817

Phone: 225-753-1667

Fax: 225-756-8430

Email: Info@WBCBR.org