Ann Caldwell, organist; Chris Inhulsen, pianist

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1 Ann Caldwell, organist; Chris Inhulsen, pianist Prelude Fantasia on 'O Come All Ye Faithful' Blackwell Welcome Music for Meditation Wexford Carol arr. Hayes All are encouraged to use this time as intentional preparation for the worship of God. Invocation Mark Wood Lighting of the Candle of Christ Pastor: Lord, we rejoice that You have come this day! People: Through You, Lord, we claim our gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love. Pastor: May we claim Your gift of everlasting and abundant life. People: You are the Light of the world! May Your Light shine in us! *Hymn 102 Joy to the World antioch Pastoral Prayer The Lord's Prayer Scripture Reading John 1:9-14 Alan Parker *Hymn 126 Angels, from the Realms of Glory regent square *Offertory Prayer Alan Parker Offertory On Christmas Night All Christians Sing arr. Sprunger Ann Caldwell, organ; Chris Inhulsen, piano Scripture Reading Luke 2:1-20 Ministry of Music The Birthday of a King Alan and Denise Parker Sermon "How Doubt Could Steal Christmas" and the children of the church *Hymn of Response 110 Away in a Manger mueller *Celebrations and Concerns

2 *Pastoral Benediction *Congregational Benediction adeste fideles Christ the Lord! *Postlude Carillon on 'Joy to the World A Story Behind the Sermon Remember, one service next Sunday morning, at 10:45 am, on New Year s Day. A great friend of Vineville Baptist, John Pierce, will be delivering the morning message while I spend time with my family. On this special Sunday, aided ably by the children of the church, I share with you a message entitled, How Doubt Could Steal Christmas. This sermon originates in my first pastorate, in Kentucky, where a family that had six children often welcomed Melissa and me into their household each weekend when we traveled from the seminary in Louisville to our student pastorate in Lebanon. Though several of these children were married adults, they yearly reassembled as a family under one household to view How the Grinch Stole Christmas. They knew by heart virtually every word of this tv classic based on Dr. Seuss poem, and invited us to share in the viewing. Alas, our seminary responsibilities prevented us from accepting their invitation. But their invitation planted a seed, which germinated into this morning s message. Come, let us adore Him! Merry Christmas to all! Vineville Baptist Morning School shares the real meaning of Christmas!

3 Youth Today: Merry Christmas! No youth evening activities. Wednesday night: No church youth activities. XYZ Mark your calendar for a FUN day at Vineville on Tuesday, January 24 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be catered by Wendy s and the menu includes chili, baked potato, frosty, and tea. Come in out of the cold and enjoy bingo, a good meal, and a very special presentation after lunch. Total cost is $ Men s Basketball League Registration is underway for Men s Basketball. If you would like to play, please call Todd Smith, or the church office for a registration form. All regular season league games will be played on Thursday nights (rather than Monday) at Vineville Baptist Church. The league will consist of a maximum of eight teams,and will be played in a round-robin schedule followed by a post-season tournament. Games are tentatively scheduled to be played at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, and 9:00 pm. The regular season is set to begin on January 12th. Some late season games and playoff games could be played on Monday or Tuesday.

4 Children's choirs, Mission Friends, and Kingdom Kids! All will start back this Wednesday, January 11. We are excited about a new year to learn more of God's love through Jesus Christ, to sing His praises, and to share with others. Upcoming Events January 1 10:45 Service only No other activities This Week at Vineville Sunday, December 25 8:30 am No Early Service 9:15 am Media Library 10:45 am Worship Monday, December 26 Office Closed Tuesday, December 27 Wednesday, December 28 Thursday, December 29 Friday, December 30 Sunday, January 1 8:30 am No Early Service 9:15 am Media Library 10:45 am Worship

5 Deacon of the Week The Deacon of the Week is Jerry Bentley. Next week is Eric Blizzard. Report as of December 11 ATTENDANCE Bible Study 203 8:30 Worship :45 Worship 319 STEWARDSHIP as of December 11 Budget Gifts $28,355 Budget Gifts (ytd) $782,164 Budget Required (ytd) $1.016,862 YTD% Budget Giving 76.9% Following Christ 2 (ytd) $14,676 Our Staff Angela Blizzard Angela Blizzard Brianna Pylant Peggy Jones Jody Thornton Ginny Ferguson Sandra Head Tonia Boyd Rhea Patrick & Sherry Williams Pastor Minister of Music Minister to Youth Music and Youth Intern Financial Administrator Administrative Assistant Receptionist Music Ministry Coordinator Weekday Morning School Co-Teachers of Higher Life Our Lay Leadership Church Council John Fry, Jr Deacon Ministry Mark Wood Grief Ministry Nell Jones Media Center Carol Lincoln Men s Ministry Todd Smith Missions Jim Jones Preschool Bobbie Scarbrough Senior Adults-XYZ Jackie Odom Sunday School Jeane Easom WMU Cris Williamson Women s Ministry Susan Milam