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1 December 20, :15 a.m. WELCOME Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor PRELUDE Fanfare: Hark, The Herald Angels Sing arr. A. Sherman Carol of the Bells arr. M. Bedford The Celebration Ringers INVOCATION David Pavey, Assistant Pastor (Coquina)

2 *SING GOD S PRAISE Hymn #63 Angels, from the Realms of Glory Text: J. Montgomery; Tune: REGENT SQUARE Stanza 1 Angels, from the realms of glory, wing your flight o er all the earth; Ye who sang creation s story, now proclaim Messiah s birth: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King! Stanza 2 Shepherds, in the fields abiding, watching o er your flocks by night, God with man is now residing, yonder shines the infant Light: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King! Stanza 3 Sages, leave your contemplations, brighter visions beam afar; Seek the great Desire of nations; ye have seen His natal star: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the newborn, King! Stanza 4 Saints, before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear, Suddenly the Lord, descending, in His temple shall appear: Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the newborn King! ADVENT CELEBRATION Advent Hymn While We Are Waiting, Come Stanza 1 While we are waiting, come; while we are waiting, come. Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come.

3 Stanza 2 With pow r and glory, come; with pow r and glory, come. Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come. Stanza 3 Come, Savior, quickly come; come Savior, quickly come. Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come. ANGELS CANDLE, Luke 2:9-14 Jim & Cathy Houba (Lucina) CHORAL MINISTRY The Shepherd s Farewell to the Holy Family H. Berlioz PRAYER OF PRAISE & PETITION David Nesselroade (Palm Acres) GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Bring the Torch Jeanette Isabella arr. J. Raney Piano duet: Randy & Karen Woodss *SING GOD S PRAISE Hymn O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Text: J.M. Neale; H.S. Coffin; Tune: VENI EMMANUEL Stanza 1 O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear, Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

4 Stanza 2 O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! Stanza 3 O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, and order all things, far and nigh; To us the path of knowledge show, and cause us in her ways to go. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! Stanza 4 O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind. Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; fill the whole world with heaven s peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! O COME, EMMANUEL UNITE US! Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor SING GOD S PRAISE Hymn #59 Hark, the Herald Angels Sing Text: C. Wesley; Tune: MENDELSSOHN Stanza 1 Hark, the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations rise, join the triumph of the skies; With angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark, the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King!

5 Stanza 2 Christ, by highest heav n adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, offspring of the Virgin s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail th incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel! Hark, the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! Stanza 3, please stand Hail, the heav n-born Prince of Peace! Hail, the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, ris n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, born to give them second birth. Hark, the herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King! *BENEDICTION David Pavey, Assistant Pastor (Coquina) *ORGAN POSTLUDE Joy to the World M. Burkhardt Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music *Congregation standing. All material copied by permission. CCLI # 94211

6 For Your Information As a courtesy to others who gather to worship with us, please silence all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary. THIS SUNDAY MORNING Pastor Hawkins will conclude the Advent series entitled, O Come, Emmanuel. This week s message is entitled "Unite Us!", focusing on how the coming of Messiah brings genuine peace to us and our world. This afternoon Sue Stranahan s lifetime of service will be celebrated in a special reception at 2:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Plan to join in the retirement party to honor Sue s service to the Lord and to The Village Church. NEXT SUNDAY MORNING David Pavey will bring a message entitled, Death on the Nile. In the evening we will enjoy a video presentation of Nicky Gumbel, of Alpha fame, interviewing the Archbishop of Canterbury. OFFERING ENVELOPES FOR 2016 are available at the front desk in the Narthex for those who live outside of Shell Point or those who would like to begin using envelopes in Please pick up your envelopes today. Shell Point residents will receive their envelopes via internal mail. SHARE THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS as we celebrate the Birthday of our King at the Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight service, Thursday at 4:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Enjoy gathering with family and friends on the eve of our Savior s birth for a very special service including candlelight, carols, holiday music and an inspirational message from Senior Pastor Andy Hawkins.

7 The Christmas Eve Carols & Candlelight service will be broadcast live at 7:15 p.m. on SPTV Channel 13. THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED Friday, December 25, in observance of Christmas and Friday, January 1, in observance of New Year s Day. The office will reopen Monday at 8:00 a.m. ON CHRISTMAS DAY at 4:15 p.m. residents, their families and friends will present the Christmas Cantata, Peace on Earth, in the Resident Activity Center. Please join with us to celebrate Jesus' Birthday. Refreshments will be available after the program and enjoy fellowship with the Shell Point family. ENJOY THE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION again and again. The Lessons and Carols service along with The Shell Point Singers Christmas Concert, will be rebroadcast on SPTV channel 11 on December 25. IMPORTANT NOTICE: To ensure the deductibility of your church contributions, do not file your 2015 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgment of your contributions from the church. Some of your contributions may not be tax-deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Contributions for 2015 tax purposes must be postmarked no later than December 31 to be included in the giving receipts. Your 2015 record of contributions will be mailed to you before January 31, WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN! Many hands make light work so please come and help us as we put the Christmas

8 decorations away on Tuesday, December 29, at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. WITH TRUMPETS, TROMBONES, TUBA, PERCUSSION AND KEYBOARDS... join us for the inspirational music ministry of Tim Zimmerman and The King s Brass; Sunday, January 10 at 6:15 p.m. The King s Brass, formed over two decades ago, is comprised of professional musicians from across the country who desire to use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and worship. Tickets for this and all Season of Praise concerts are $10 each and are available in the church office during regular business hours. THE ALPHA COURSE will run Tuesday evenings, January 12 through March 15, 2016, in the Grand Cypress Room from 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. The Alpha Course is of special interest to those who want to learn or review the basics of the Christian faith. To register, call before January 5; space is limited. Questions? See David Pavey. WOMEN S MINISTRIES of the Village Church is conducting a Fellowship Bible Study series, entitled Armor of God, starting on Tuesday, January 26 and concluding on March 8, Each session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and conclude at 11:15. Ladies, you will not want to miss enjoying seven weeks of studying the Armor of God with Priscilla Shirer via video and followed by small group discussion. Workbooks will be available at the church from January The cost is $13. For more information contact Karen Chamberlin, Coordinator of the Fellowship Bible Study committee,

9 This Week at The Village Church SUNDAY December 20 2:15 p.m. Sue Stranahan Retirement Celebration Sanctuary 6:15 p.m. No Evening Worship Sanctuary MONDAY December 21 2:45 p.m. Journey through Grief Chapel TUESDAY December 22 8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room 1:15 p.m. Women s Ministries Prayer Hospitality Room 1:30 p.m. Stamp Ministry Sabal Room 3:15 p.m. No Celebration Ringers Choir Room WEDNESDAY December 23 7:45 a.m. Men s Bible Study Osprey Room 10:00 a.m. No Ladies Bible Study Osprey Room 5:45 p.m. No Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 7:15 p.m. Prayer & Praise Andy Hawkins Sanctuary THURSDAY December 24 2:00 p.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room

10 4:15 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sanctuary 7:15 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sanctuary FRIDAY December 25 1:30 p.m. No Vespers The Arbor 2:30 p.m. No Vespers King s Crown 3:30 p.m. No Vespers The Springs SUNDAY December 27 8:30 a.m. Elders Prayer Conference Room 8:45 a.m. Corporate Prayer Chapel CHRISTIAN LIFE STUDIES 9:00 a.m. Class Location Messiah Hospitality Room Full Forgiveness Chapel The Relationship Principles of Jesus The Woodlands / Game Room 9: 55 a.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship David Pavey Sanctuary (Recorded broadcast available Sunday afternoon at 6:15 p.m. Evening Worship Archbishop Justin Welby via video Sanctuary

11 Dec. 20 Retirement Celebration for Sue Stranahan Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Jan. 10 Season of Praise The King s Brass Jan Global Impact Week Feb. 7 Annual Meeting of the Membership Feb. 14 Friendship Sunday Feb Improving with Age Stuart & Jill Briscoe The Village Church a congregation of The Christian & Missionary Alliance Shell Point Boulevard Fort Myers, Florida (239) Fax (239) After hours Emergency Number: (239) TVC@VillageChurchShellPoint.org Website: Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday

12 SERIES: O COME, EMMANUEL Unite Us! Text: Selected Speaker: Andy Hawkins The Village Church December 20, :15 a.m. Why do the nations rage? The Desire of Nations The Unthinkable The End of conflict Heaven s Peace

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