5:40 p.m. in the Worship Center

Sounds of the Season All is Well ............................................................................................ Vision

Soloist: Julie Madsen Director: Pam Hodson, Leadership Lisa Bole, Martha Silos

PRAYER AND WELCOME ....................................................... Bobie Miller Away in a Manger No. 103 ...................................................All Worshipers Tiny Tots ............................................................................ Three Year Olds

Sleep Baby Jesus, Ring the Bells Director: Amy Suffron

Assistants: Sandra Crow, Jana Post, Maggie Post, Mandy Silos, Joy Witt He Is Born No. 112 ................................................................All Worshipers Cherub Choir ......................................................... Four and Five Year Olds Everybody Sing, Jesus is Born Ring the Bells Christmas Medley

Director: Jill Arnold, Assistants: Peggy Arnold, Stephanie Bailey, Pat Debord, Brenda Lyles, Candace Ross, Judy Smith

Oh, Come, Little Children No. 107 .........................................All Worshipers Music Makers ....................................................... First and Second Grades

Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Director: Julie Madsen

Assistants: Melinda Beasley, Heather Leard, Tony Warner Child in a Manger No. 105 .....................................................All Worshipers Young Musicians ........................................................................ Grades 3-4

Christmas Alphabet Hodie! Hodie! Director: Lauren Allen, Accompanist: Elaine Walbrick,

Assistants: Nicole Montoya, Susan Manning

Go Tell It on the Mountain No. 95 ..........................................All Worshipers South Main Singers .................................................................... Grades 5-6

Bethlehem Is Not Too Far Away O Holy Night Soloist: Paige Allen Duet: Chap & Whit Post Director: Bobie Miller, Accompanist: Alison Cox

Assistant: Christine Jones Student Choir ........................................................................... Grades 7-12

And the Glory For Unto Us Director: Bobie Miller, Accompanist: Alison Cox, Assistants: Amy Carlson,

Annelle and Scott Graham, Cory Griffith, Blake Hinesley, Amy Richard, Micki Richard, Charlie Smith, Julia Thomas, David Weiser

Christmas Time ........................................................................... New Song The First Nowell No. 85 .........................................................All Worshipers The Twelve Songs of Christmas ....................................... Combined Choirs

POSTLUDE ................................................................................ Alison Cox

Join Us for Christmas Cookies and Cocoa in the Great Hall.

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

WORSHIP SONGS

O Come Emmanuel Christmas Offering

Christmas Hallelujah Jesus Messiah

MESSAGE

JUMPING JOY Luke 2:10-11; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-9

PRAISE BAND

Patti Fuqua, Mitch Gibb, Charlie Janto,

Justin Kichline, Jeff Warner, John Wells

PRAISE TEAM

Lauren Allen, Kelly Butterfras, Amy Carlson, Tony DeSoto,

Erin Graham, Scott Graham, Charlie Smith

KidZone CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

For children K-3rd Grade, upstairs Kidz Place, following music

10:45 PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS

Carolyn Preston, Sara Benavides, Annelle Graham, Marye Jones, Donna

Tremont, Michelle Thomas, Staci Rizqi, Gloria Gray, Karen Parker

8:15 a.m. Worship Services

PRELUDE ........................................................................... Candace Ross O Come, O Come, Emmanuel No. 76 ................................... All Worshipers ADVENT READING ................................................................... Loyd Wells

Emmanuel

RESPONSIVE READING ..................................................... All Worshipers

Advent Candles Glowing Bright .............................................. Music Makers Jacob Butterfras, John Daniels, Mckinley Madden

ADVENT PRAYER..................................................................... Loyd Wells WELCOME ................................................................................. Jeff Fuqua Joy Has Dawned .................................................................. All Worshipers O Little Town of Bethlehem No. 86........................................ All Worshipers It Came upon the Midnight Clear No. 93 ............................... All Worshipers THANKS FOR ASKING ........................................................... Tom Chattin OFFERTORY PRAYER ......................................................... Scott Graham

Sing We Now of Christmas, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Instrumentalists: Alison Cox and Mike Switzer

For All to See ............................................................................. Adult Choir MESSAGE ............................................................................. Dr. Ron Lyles

JUMPING JOY Luke 2:10-11; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-9

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus No. 320 .................................... All Worshipers PARTING PRAISE ................................................................ All Worshipers

Shine, Jesus, Shine POSTLUDE .......................................................................... Candace Ross + Permission to project words granted by CCLI#1465301

8:15 PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS Mary Moore, Steven Cunningham, Sondra Padgett, Samantha Cunningham, Charley Padgett, Ken Moore

OUR LOVED ONES IN THE HOSPITAL (as of December 14, 2018) Vito Isidori, St. Luke’s Patients CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR . . . Family of Virginia Mills Family of Charles Smith, Dana Swanson’s father Peggy Allison Steve Horton Peggy Arnold Ann Knight Charles Cockrell Joseph Senn Sandra Crow Norma Phipps Jim Hinton Teri Ann Wilkinson Bill Brooks (Shirley Dollison’s brother) Greg Griffith (Jeff Griffith’s brother)

(A complete prayer list is located in the church office.)

WELCOME! We are glad you are here today. Members and guests are welcome to participate in all ministries of the church. For more information, stop by the Welcome Desk in the Narthex (lobby) or call the church office (281)487-8200, Monday through Friday, 9-noon and 1-4:30 PM. PRESCHOOLERS - We provide care and learning opportunities for all children up through Pre-Kindergarten during all worship services in our Kelley Preschool Suite. If you need assistance, please go to the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. KIDZONE - A special time of worship for children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade. Parents, pick up your children from the Kidz Place following 10:45 a.m. worship (take elevator to the second floor or follow signs to Children’s Suite). PROMOTIONAL PHOTO USE POLICY - To opt out of having your minor’s pictures included in promotional material for SMBC, contact the church office.

POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE TODAY

In order for the honorees to be listed in the program

for our Christmas Eve service, your orders must be

turned in today. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center

or the church office. Cost: $12.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, December 16 South Main Prayer Time, Prayer Room ................................................ 7:45 AM First Worship ......................................................................................... 8:15 AM Bible Study for all ages ......................................................................... 9:30 AM Preschool Nativity, Narthex ................................................................. 10:15 AM Second Worship ................................................................................. 10:45 AM New Song Ensemble Rehearsal, Parlor ................................................ 3:30 PM Student Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room .................................................. 4:00 PM Deacons Meeting, North Suite 107 ....................................................... 4:30 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Grades 1-6), Worship Center.................... 5:00 PM Evening Worship, Sounds of the Season, Worship Center ................... 5:40 PM Church-wide Cookie & Hot Chocolate Fellowship, Great Hall ............... 6:30 PM MONDAY, December 17 Living Well Class, Kidz Place ............................................... 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM Cardio Toning, FLC ............................................................................... 9:00 AM Cardio Step, FLC .................................................................................. 5:30 PM Upward Basketball Practice, FLC (M, T, Th) ......................................... 6:30 PM TUESDAY, December 18 Cardio Step, FLC .................................................................................. 9:00 AM The Gathering Place, Great Hall BCEF ............................................... 10:00 AM Faithful Followers Women’s Christmas Lunch, Main Connection ........ 12:00 PM REFIT®, FLC ........................................................................................ 5:30 PM Main Family Care Team Meeting, Main Connection .............................. 6:00 PM Single Adult Christmas Party, Great Hall BCDE .................................... 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, December 19 Living Well Class, Kidz Place ................................................................ 8:30 AM Circuit Training, FLC ............................................................................. 9:00 AM ESL Class Christmas Luncheon, Great Hall BCEF ............................... 9:00 AM Quilters, FLC 101 Game Room ............................................................. 9:30 AM Family Supper, Great Hall ..................................................................... 5:00 PM Menu: Chicken and Rice Casserole, Steamed Broccoli, Salad, Rolls Kids: Sliders and French Fries Soup: Basil Tortellini Dessert: German Chocolate Cake 5:05 Basketball (Grades 6-12), FLC ...................................................... 5:05 PM Prayer Time, Great Hall ........................................................................ 6:00 PM Young Adult Christmas Party, Main Connection ................................... 6:00 PM Adult Bible Study................................................................................... 6:15 PM Adult Teachers’ Meeting, Thompson 142 .............................................. 6:15 PM Preschool & Children’s Choirs .............................................................. 6:15 PM All Youth Christmas Party, Student Area 229 ........................................ 6:15 PM Mission Friends, GAs, RAs ................................................................... 7:00 PM THURSDAY, December 20 Cardio Toning, FLC ............................................................................... 9:00 AM Pathfinders Men’s Fellowship, Main Connection ................................. 11:30 AM Living Well Class, Kidz Place ................................................................ 1:30 PM REFIT®, FLC ........................................................................................ 5:30 PM

FOR THE RECORD . . . December 9, 2018 Sunday School Attendance ......................................................... 2,300 South Main 653 Mission Ministry 1647 Morning Worship Attendance ......................................................... 678 First Worship 316 Second Worship 362 Mission & Ministry Budget Offering ..................................... $ 45,605.50

4300 E Sam Houston Pkwy S Pasadena Texas 77505

281.487.8200 www.southmain.org

Dr. Ron Lyles, Pastor December 16, 2018

CHRISTMAS SERVICES & SCHEDULE

Tuesday, Dec. 18 6:30 p.m. All Singles Christmas Party Wed, Dec. 19 6:00 p.m. Young Adult Christmas Party 6:15 p.m. All Youth Christmas Party December 23 No Evening Activities December 24-25 Church Office & FLC Closed Christmas Eve Service of Carols & Candles (5:30 & 9:00 p.m.) Tuesday, Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! Wed, Dec. 26 No Evening Activities Sunday, Dec. 30 9:30 a.m. Group Bible Study by age divisions 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service only No Evening Activities Monday, Dec. 31 Church Office & FLC Closes at Noon Tuesday, Jan. 1 Church Office & FLC Closed

December 24 5:30 p.m.

in the Worship Center

Be here ready to rehearse at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall

Call Jane

in the church office to reserve your spot

CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR for Individuals and Families

It's time for catch-up giving, maximizing your giving, or over and above giving. In order for the church to credit your gifts in the year 2018, we must have your envelope/check in the office by December 31. You

may place it in the dropbox, or if mailed, your letter must be postmarked December 31.

BETHLEHEM - A FEW FINAL WORDS

• Please turn in your metal stakes from the yard signs to the church office to be reused next year.

• To those who wrote thank you notes, please come by the church office

and pick up addresses. Please return the addressed notes to the church office by Wednesday, December 19.