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1 Presbyterian Church in America SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT & COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE DECEMBER 8, 2013

2 8:15 AM Second Sunday of Advent & Communion Order of Worship Prelude Welcome Go Tell It on the Mountain Chorus Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born! While shepherds kept their watching over silent flocks by night, Behold! throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth; rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior s birth. Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and brought us God s salvation that blessed Christmas morn. Call to Worship O Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, born the King of angels! Chorus O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation; O sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; O Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! Lighting of the Advent Candle Offering Prayer The Bickley Family Creighton Forrest Offertory Joy to the World Adult Choir

3 Doxology Old One Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness Pastoral Prayer Sermon: A Christmas Prophesy Dan Ratchford Mark 1:1-11 Communion Christmas Has Its Cradle Christmas has its cradle, where a Baby cried; did the lantern s shadow show Him crucified? Did He foresee darkly His life s willing loss? Christmas has its cradle and Easter has its cross. Christmas has its cradle, shepherds came to see; Little Son of Mary, Lamb of God to be; had His Father warned Him, none would spare Him room. Save in the Christmas cradle or in the Easter tomb? The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Christmas Has Its Cradle Christmas has its cradle, wise men came to bring; myrrh and gold and incense, offerings for a King; myrrh alone stayed with Him, death s balm for this Boy; from the Christmas cradle and to His Easter joy. Christmas has its cradle, where that Baby cried; in the Easter garden, Christ lay, crucified; when death s power was conquered, God s life through Him poured; Christmas has its cradle and Easter has its Lord Benediction Jack Carmody Postlude Immediately after each service, we invite you to come to the parlor, room 128 with any prayer need for yourself, family member or friend. The pastors and elders will be in the parlor to pray with you.

4 10:30 AM Second Sunday of Advent & Communion Order of Worship Prelude Welcome His KidZ Ringers Go Tell It on the Mountain Chorus Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born! While shepherds kept their watching over silent flocks by night, Behold! throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. The shepherds feared and trembled when lo! above the earth; rang out the angel chorus that hailed our Savior s birth. Down in a lowly manger the humble Christ was born, and brought us God s salvation that blessed Christmas morn. Call to Worship Josh Vahle O Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, born the King of angels! Chorus O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation; O sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; O Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing Lighting of the Advent Candle The Vahle Family Special Music Happy Birthday, Jesus 4 year 1st Grade Sunday School His KidZ Choir Offering Prayer Billy Rowell

5 Offertory Joy to the World His KidZ Choir Doxology Old One Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness Pastoral Prayer Sermon: A Christmas Prophesy Dan Ratchford Mark 1:1-11 Communion Christmas Has Its Cradle Christmas has its cradle, where a Baby cried; did the lantern s shadow show Him crucified? Did He foresee darkly His life s willing loss? Christmas has its cradle and Easter has its cross. Christmas has its cradle, shepherds came to see; Little Son of Mary, Lamb of God to be; had His Father warned Him, none would spare Him room. Save in the Christmas cradle or in the Easter tomb? The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Christmas Has Its Cradle Christmas has its cradle, wise men came to bring; myrrh and gold and incense, offerings for a King; myrrh alone stayed with Him, death s balm for this Boy; from the Christmas cradle and to His Easter joy. Christmas has its cradle, where that Baby cried; in the Easter garden, Christ lay, crucified; when death s power was conquered, God s life through Him poured; Christmas has its cradle and Easter has its Lord! Benediction Jack Carmody Postlude Immediately after each service, we invite you to come to the parlor, room 128 with any prayer need for yourself, family member or friend. The pastors and elders will be in the parlor to pray with you.

6 SERMON NOTES A Christmas Prophesy Mark 1:1-11 A. THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS B. TEXT 1. The Good News 2. Prophesy from Isaiah Isaiah 40:3 Malachi 3:1 3. Ministry of John the Baptist 4. The Baptism of Jesus 5. Sonship C. APPLICATION

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TODAY! An important Congregational Meeting is scheduled for TODAY, during BOTH worship services to elect church officers. CHURCHWIDE DROP-IN FOR THE VAHLE FAMILY TODAY! CPC will hold a drop-in for Josh, Julie, Samuel and Adelaide Vahle today, immediately following the 10:30 AM worship service in the family center. We look forward to welcoming the Vahles to the CPC church family. HUNGARY MISSION TRIP We are looking for one or two more families for our summer mission trip to Hungary. Please see Dan today if interested. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 2 ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT & COMMUNION Regular services at 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM and Sunday School at 9:15 AM His KidZ Christmas music during 10:30 AM Worship Service 4 year old 1 st grade Sunday School classes, His KidZ Choir, & Children s Handbells 6:00 PM CHRISTMAS MUSIC CELEBRATION Adult Choir, Joy Ringers & His KidZ Choir SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 3 RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM and Sunday School at 9:15 AM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 4 TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM and Sunday School at 9:15 AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE Church Office Closed 6:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Refreshments immediately following the 6:00 PM service! 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Church Office Closed

8 Welcome We are delighted to have you worship with us this Sunday. All visitors are requested to sign the visitors sheet in the main hall. Our Mission Statement The mission of Chapin Presbyterian Church is to: Proclaim God s Truth as revealed in His Word. Prepare Christ s people for growth and service. Pour Out Christ s love in the community of Chapin and the world. Church Office and Worship Location: 600 Old Lexington Highway Chapin, SC Telephone: Facsimile: Website: Office Hours: Monday -Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM Office is closed on Fridays Worship Services and Sunday School Times: 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM Worship Services 9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages 6:00 PM NiteLife Casual Service The flowers adorning the worship center today are given to the glory of God. MUSIC All Music is under Christian Copyright #