decision - information the lord’s day, december 27,...
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Check all that apply:
□ I am making a first-time commitment
to Christ.
□ I am renewing my commitment to
Christ.
□ I would like to learn more about
membership.
□ I am interested in being baptized.
□ I would like to join a small group.
I would like information on:
□ How to become a Christian
□ Children’s ministries
□ Women’s ministries
□ Men’s ministries
□ Teen ministries
□ Music and worship ministries
□ Small groups
□ I would like more information on the
Church.
Prayer Requests and other needs:
□ I would like to speak with a Pastor.
□ Prayer requests (please fill in below)
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Please place this form in the Offering
Plate or in the “Guest Card” boxes in
the foyer.
Kenneth Culbertson, Senior Pastor
Dallas Mucci, Missional Outreach Pastor
Ryan Baird, Director of Discipleship
Jennifer Irwin, Assistant Pastor
Chuck & Kelly Tatum, Youth Ministers
Our Mission: Helping people cross the
bridge toward wholeness.
The Lord’s Day, December 27, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Advent
Prayer in the Library, 9:00 AM; Morning Worship, 9:30 AM
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 121:1
WE WORSHIP TOGETHER IN SONG ~ Teen Worship Team
WE PRAY TOGETHER ~ Pastor Ryan Baird
Hebrews 6:18b–19
WE PARTICIPATE TOGETHER IN GIVING
Reception of His Tithes and Our Offerings
Offertory…Hymn #191, “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”
WE SOAK IN THE WORD TOGETHER
Special Music...Cathy Salay
“Heads Up! Hope Is On The Way!” Luke 2:8–12
Pastor Ken Culbertson
BENEDICTION Romans 12:9–12
Audio devices are available at the Welcome Center for those who have
difficulty in hearing the service.
Wi-Fi Connection…SHCN_Guest and enter the password shcnguest.
Sunday School…for Disciples of all Ages
Sunday School for Disciples of all ages is immediately following the morning service. For more information on our Sunday School classes, please stop by the Welcome Center.
Nursery to 6th grade – Lower Level Junior & Senior High – Teen Center Adult classes – Various Areas within the building
Giving from May 1, 2015—December 20, 2015
2015–2016 Tithes & Offerings
Needed to Date $234,940
Amount Needed Weekly
$6,910
2015–2016 Tithes & Offerings
Given to Date* $212,776
Amount Given Last
Week $8,797
*This total does not reflect giving that is considered pass-through funds. The total represents all giving that would
be considered tithes and offerings for all purposes.
Epic Readings for Dec. 28, 2015 – Jan. 3, 2016
Please read the following passages with your family and
friends during the week in preparation for the service on
Sunday, January 3.
Monday, December 28; read Exodus 13:1–16.
Tuesday, December 29; read Leviticus 12.
Wednesday, December 30; read Luke 2:22–40.
Thursday, December 31; read Luke 2:41–51.
Friday, January 1; read Acts 13:47–52.
Saturday, January 2; read 1 Peter 4:7–11.
Sunday, January 3; Isaiah 52:1–9.
Decision - Information
5601 Library Road Bethel Park, PA 15102
412.831.6333; [email protected] www.shcn.org
Prayer Requests
Dean Mancine, Scott Scanlon, Claire Marie Verwer, Vince DeUsanio, Patty/Pastor Culbertson, Kerr family, Paul Richmond, William Parks, Luke, Vic Baxter, Rich/Cole Frischmann, Sue Setodji, Pastor Jennifer Irwin, Irene Gunderman, Lynne, Debbie Julian, Lynette Tomasetti, Donald Pierce Jr., Pastor Dallas & Sandy Mucci, Tammy Findlay Delserone, Deanna Lynn Harris, Sylvia Burkhart, Heather Rhody, Kathy DeMarco, Matt/Vera, Violet Henzman, DivorceCare facilitators-sessions-participants, our shut-ins, our country, our local and missional connec-tions/outreach, those needing employment, pregnancy prayer support, serving in our military, in nursing/personal care homes; recovering from addictions, and in need of salvation.
To receive a weekly electronic copy of the Prayer
List, please contact the church office at
Church Calendar– The church calendar can be accessed via
our website at shcn.org under the “What’s Happening” page, Church
Calendar. For those that do not have access to the internet, a hard
copy of the December 2015 church calendar is available at the Take-
One stand in the foyer.
Monthly Announcements – The monthly announcements,
produced once a month, can be accessed via our website at shcn.org
under the “What’s Happening” page, Weekly Bulletin. If you do not
have access to the internet, a hard copy of the December Monthly
Announcements is available at the Take-One stand in the foyer.
To submit your January monthly announcement, please have it into
the church office by Thursday, December 31, 9:00 AM. If you miss
the monthly cut-off, your announcement will appear on the rolling
announcements before and after the service, which is very limited for
informational purposes.
Name(s)
□ Personal information update
Address City/State/Zip Phone Email
□ I am a first time visitor
To our first time visitors:
After the service, please help yourself to a
free copy of the book “Unforgettable”.
The books are located by the main door.
We encourage you to visit our Welcome
Center after the service and to join us for
Sunday School.
□ I am a return visitor
Age: (circle all relevant age groups)
0-5 6-12 13-18 19-30 31-50 51+
□ I am a member
□ I am a regular attendee
About you… (Attendance)
Welcome!
Church Office Hours
Monday—Friday 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
412.831.6333; [email protected] www.shcn.org
January Monthly Announcement Deadline
Thursday, December 31, 9:00 AM
Church Calendar: To check availability, reserve a room, or place an event on the calendar, please call the church office in advance of your event and in ad-vance of event advertising.
Borrowing Church Property? Please contact the church office to check on availability. Thanks! The church office is closed on Monday, December 28…Happy New Year.
Advent Candle…
The Fifth Candle: The Christ Candle
The white candle reminds us that Jesus is the spotless lamb of God
sent to take away our sin(s). His birth was for His death, His death
was for our birth! (John 1:29)
This Week’s Events
Sunday School Today, various areas Teen Ice Skating Wed., PPG Place...see Chuck/Kelly for more details. NO Caravan NO Parenting Class this week. NO Choir Rehearsal this week. NO Epic Bible Study this week. NO Prayer Mtg./Bible Study this week. . The church office is on Monday, December 28…Happy New Year!