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A Cantata for Christmas
By Heather Sorenson
Joe Hocking, ConductorJoe Hocking, ConductorJoe Hocking, ConductorJoe Hocking, Conductor Doug and Dawn Briggs, Narrators
Steve Wood, Sound Technician
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Come To UsCome To UsCome To UsCome To Us Tori Thompson, Soloist
Luke 2 with Silent NightLuke 2 with Silent NightLuke 2 with Silent NightLuke 2 with Silent Night Bailey Sain and Alex VanValen, Readers
Sleeping AdonaiSleeping AdonaiSleeping AdonaiSleeping Adonai (Master/Lord)(Master/Lord)(Master/Lord)(Master/Lord)
Sara Hocking, Soloist
Angels SingAngels SingAngels SingAngels Sing Children’s Choir
Mariela Alvarez, Nadya Boyle, Chloe Hahn, Abby Navarro, Micah Poludniak, Bailey & Lily Sain, Sophia Silva, Emmanuel & Erick Simon-Castillo,
Andrew, Jack, Jason & Max Turner
Unto UsUnto UsUnto UsUnto Us Audrey Seichepine and Dan Mason, Soloists
Shout! Sing HallelujahShout! Sing HallelujahShout! Sing HallelujahShout! Sing Hallelujah
Worship Christ the KingWorship Christ the KingWorship Christ the KingWorship Christ the King
SUNDAY EVENING FOCUS GROUPS: This fall we started Focus Groups, small groups based on various subjects addressing specific needs. The winter series will start January 10, 2016 at 6:30PM.
DEEPER LIFE – A 9 week series on developing a closer relationship with God. There is a $10 devotional guide that can go along with this study. Facilitator: Pastor Jeff.
GENERATION CHANGE – (for Teens) – 9 sessions. This course will teach teens personal financial skills. Facilitators are Steve Wood and John James. The cost is $40 per teen. There are scholarships available.
33 – A series designed to inspire and equip men to pursue Authentic Manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ in the 33 years He lived on earth. The workbook costs $15. Facilitator: Tim Heald.
TAKE BACK YOUR TEMPLE – Weight Loss God’s Way is about building relationships, sharing struggles, and offering biblical solutions! Materials for this Focus Group cost $23. Facilitator: Sara Hocking and others. Sign up by emailing [email protected] or contact the church office.
CULTURE SHOCK via DVD, talks openly and respectfully about today’s challenging topics to help us understand today’s culture. The goal is to help us base our convictions on research, reason, and biblical truth so we’ll be able to speak the truth in love. The study guide costs $8 but not required. Facilitator: Pastor Dave.
Focus Group Registration: Other than “Take Back Your Temple”, please help us be prepared by signing up at the Welcome Center in the foyer, on the bulletin board by the Founders Room, or send an email to [email protected].
Reminder: Choir will practice starting January 10 from 5 – 6:15PM. Choir practice will take priority over other Sunday evening meetings.
VOICES OF FAITH: The choir will not rehearse again during the holidays. Choir practice will resume on January 10 at 5PM.
Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service
Dec 31 NYE Dinner, Movie & Communion
Jan 9 Children’s Workers Training
Jan 10 Winter Sunday PM Focus Groups Begin
Jan 30 Awana Sunday
Feb 12-13 Couples Retreat (on our campus)
Feb 19-21 Youth Group Winter Camp
Feb 27 Ladies Ministry Soup & Concert
Jun 18-25 Missions Trip to Cleveland, OH
Jul 18-22 Vacation Bible School 2016
Jul 31 – Aug 6 Youth Summer Camp at WOL
WELCOME: Join us on Christmas Eve at 7PM to hear the account of Christ’s birth unfold through the Scriptures and music. You won’t want to miss this unique and memorable celebration!
HONORED GUESTS: You may be visiting, but we want you to feel like family. Family members care about each other. Would you please fill out a communication card, including how we can pray for you and/or your family? For your convenience, we have attached a communication card as part of this bulletin. Please fill it out, drop it off at the welcome center, or hand it to a pastor.
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SENIOR PASTOR
Dr. Jeffrey R. Pinder
4210 Limestone Road
Wilmington DE 19808
TEL: 302-998-4105
FAX: 302-998-4145
www.fbcwilmington.com
PASTOR OF ADMIN.
& FAMILY MINISTRIES
Rev. David E. Lundin
DIRECTORS OF
WORSHIP AND MUSIC
Dr. Joe & Sara Hocking
PASTOR OF
HISPANIC MINISTRIES
Rev. Juan
Carlos Navarro
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
Has anyone ever given you the silent treatment? You know they
promised to do something and you just wish they would give you a
clues about what is happening. God was like that for 400 years! Maybe
you feel God is giving you the silent treatment right now. Listen as
God’s past performance gives us insight on the way He is working
behind the scenes of our lives today!
Call to Worship
“Angels, from the Realms of Glory” (vv. 1, 2, 5) No. 259
Prayer of Praise & Adoration
“Away in a Manger” No. 261
Greeting Each Other in the Name of Jesus
“Good Christian Men, Rejoice” No. 273
Prayer and Giving Kaitlyn Wittman, Offertory
A Cantata for Christmas
Benediction Pastor Jeff
Postlude
THIS EVENING
There will be no activities in English on campus tonight or next Sunday
night. However, at 6PM this evening, our Hispanic ministry will present
a Christmas Drama in the Worship Center.
P L E A S E S I L E N C E C E L L P H O N E S A N D A L L M O B I L E D E V I C E S
ANNOUNCEMENTS
JR. CHURCH: There will be no K-2 Jr. Church today so that the children can enjoy the special Christmas cantata.
NO EVENING ACTIVITIES: There will be no evening activities tonight or next week, December 27.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Begins at 7PM on Thursday night. This service is always one of the highlights of our ministry year as we gather together with family and friends to worship the Christ of Christmas. Be inviting others to join you for this special service.
NURSERY HELP NEEDED: Nursery workers are needed for the Christmas Eve service. Contact Bev Haldeman if you can help.
COLLEGE STUDENTS AND PASTORS: The annual College Students and Pastors get-together will be at Pastor Jeff and Cheryl’s home on Tuesday evening, December 29 at 6PM. Our local young adults are also invited as well. Please sign up by emailing [email protected] or texting (302) 250-1928. Also, there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board and at the Welcome Center.
NEW YEAR’S EVE: Our whole church family is invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a covered dish dinner at 6:30PM, the movie, “Do You Believe?” about 7:30PM and communion. Festivities will be done about 9:30PM. Each family is to bring a main dish and a side dish and/or dessert. Dianne or Ron Short are coordinating the meal. They can be reached at (302) 454-1301 or email [email protected]. Sign up today so we know how to prepare seating and beverages. Come and bring your friends!
90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The family of Jean Parker invites the church family to a drop-in on Saturday, January 2, 2016 between 2PM and 4PM in the Family Center honoring Jean Parker to celebrate her 90th birthday.
FOCUS NIGHT JANUARY 3: The movie, War Room, will be shown at 6:30 – 8:15PM in the Worship Center.
CHURCH DIRECTORY: The 2016 Church Directory will be printed in January so we need to hear from you before Christmas to add you into our current directory or to revise your 2015 Church Directory entry. This includes college addresses!! Please submit your new or revised information via the “communication card” in the bulletin or email [email protected]. Thank you!
OFFICE CLOSED: The Church Office will be closed Wednesday, December 23-26 and Thursday, December 31 through January 2, 2016. In case of an emergency, please call Pastor Jeff (302) 650-6078; or Pastor Dave (302) 250-1928.
CHILDREN’S WORKERS TRAINING MEETING: Pastor Dave is asking all of our Sunday morning and Awana children’s workers to come to FBC Jan 9, 2016 at 12:30-4:30PM to discuss child security. Rev. Marlin Fuller, our Awana missionary, will help Pastor Dave and Dr. Doug Briggs talk about child security. After the discussion on security (12:30-2:30PM), Marlin Fuller will present the updates in Awana (3:00-4:30PM).
PRAYER TEAMS & MISSIONARIES
LADIES: J.Sharp/P.Rice/T.Villot/G.Wooldridge
MEN: B.Syme/B.Goldner/S.Sain/D.Becknell
B.Stevenson/J.Stevenson/Theis
DECEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 26
Sunday, December 20
9:00 AM Prayer Group 9:30 AM Child SS & Adult Bible Classes 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service 6:00 PM Hispanic Christmas Dinner/Drama NO OTHER EVENING ACTIVITIES
Tuesday, December 22
6:30 AM Prayer Group
Wednesday, December 23
OFFICE CLOSED NO EVENING MINISTRIES
Thursday, December 24
OFFICE CLOSED 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
Friday, December 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY
OFFICE CLOSED
AT A GLANCE
Giving Update November Year to Date
General Tithes & Offerings $70,362 $302,184
Budget $77,387 $340,502
Difference -9.1% -11.3%
Roofing Fund $59,338
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Wed., December 23: NO SERVICE/MINISTRIES
Sunday, December 27
SS Hour: L.Timchak/N.Dencker
AM Worship: L.Beddoe/J.Gilmour/Y.Blanco/Y.Banegas
YOUR COMMUNICATION TO US
Date Name
My Note to the Pastor(s)
My Prayer Request
My New Address/Phone/Email/Etc.
Add me to E-Prayer (email)