CARLISLE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 705 Glendale Street Carlisle, PA December 24,

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1 CARLISLE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 705 Glendale Street Carlisle, PA December 24, The Message GOD HAD A PLAN, HIS NAME IS JESUS The Special Music Mary Did You Know by Mark Lowry; sung by Sierra Harvey and accompanied by Savanah Harvey The Message GOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOUR LIFE Rev. Michael R. Poe Rev. Greg L. Hench Senior Pastor Pastor/Youth Director PastorMichael@gmail.com w1m@comcast.net *The Hymn Silent Night and Candle Lighting (Youth will come forward to receive candles to start the lighting of the candles.) The first verse will be sung by LaCayla Scott. Words will be on the screen. The Closing Thoughts CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE, 7:30 PM Please remember to put cell phones on silence or turn off electronic devices while in the sanctuary. Thank you. The Announcements and Words of Welcome The Prelude. *The Call to Worship Pastor: We have come to celebrate Jesus on this Christmas eve night. Congregation: We have come here to praise, the one who gives life. Pastor: We have come together as a family with gratitude and praise. Congregation: And with the light we receive today, may we offer it to others in many ways. *The Invocation The Message GOD HAD A PLAN IN THE BEGINNING The Hymn Away In A Manger (words on the screen) The Message The Special Music GOD HAD A PLAN IN THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES Ezekiel 37:1-14 Come Alive by Lauren Dagle and sung by Annie Strite The Prayer *The Postlude *Those who are able please stand. VISITORS Welcome to Carlisle First Church of God. We are glad you visited with us and would love for you to be a part of our church family. Thank you for your visit today. When lighting candles, please tilt the unlit candle into the lit one so that liquid wax does not spill. Thank you. The Nursery is open but is not staffed this evening. Any parent is welcome to take a child to the Nursery if you feel your child would prefer being there instead of sitting in the Sanctuary. The infant nursery room has a speaker system whereas you may listen to the service while watching your child. TOMORROW S SERVICE, December 25, :30 a.m. - Worship Service - Junior Children will sit with their parents - Nursery - 10:40 a.m. -NO Sunday School hour EVERY LIGHT IS A LIFE The luminaries that welcomed us as we gathered tonight raised money for the American Cancer Society and our Relay for Life team. Thank you to all for making this beautiful display possible while supporting the fight against cancer. Please notice included in the bulletin the listing of those who are remembered or honored.

2 LOOKING AHEAD Dec Youth Service Projects (times to be announced) Jan. 1-9:30 a.m.--worship service with Installation of newly elected Council members: Elders--John Gross and Ray Kunkel Deacons--Gary Prosser and Wally Walters Deaconess--Prudy Sheely and Mary Jane Wickard - 10:40 a.m.--no Sunday School service May His Gift Shine the Light written by Linda Brenize As the stars shone bright On that Heavenly Night May all the Angels join with our singing To praise Jesus with our voices ringing. Jan. 2 Jan. 3 Jan. 4 Jan. 7 Jan. 8 Jan. 12 Jan. 13-9:00 a.m.--patches of Love - 6:30 p.m.--cgwm meeting - Family Night programs resume at 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. (optional) Join the CGWM ladies for breakfast at Walnut Bottom Diner for all those participating in helping with taking down the Christmas decorations. - 9:00 a.m.--you are invited to help stash and stow Christmas decorations that have adorned the sanctuary, Fellowship Hall and classrooms during the Advent Season. - 9:30 a.m.--worship Service with Communion - 12 noon--the Jolly Olde Timers will have their pizza, salad and ice cream party in the gymnatoium. They have a special speaker scheduled to speak on the subject Belsnickel. Come join them for some fun. Sign-up deadline is January 8. See the bulletin board for more info. They need to know the number of pizzas to order. - 5:30 p.m.--awana snow tubing at Ski Roundtop His gifts of love May they shimmer within you with praise, And allow him to bring us peace and comfort All through our days. The Birth of a King Let the Bells Ring Bring Peace and Love throughout the Land Bring us back to the baby Who was born in that quiet, lowly stall. His gift of love and kindness Is something that we all can share So follow the star And look to the heavens To bring peace here and afar. May you be blessed and look to the Great gifts He has given; Life is precious and Let us all receive His spirit For the joy in our hearts Is the glowing light that emits from our candle and share His love throughout the year. Director of Music and Organist: Mr. Michael Minnich Pianist: Mrs. Elaine Shughart

3 EVERY LIGHT IS A LIFE December 2016 Denny Day R. Thad Carr Erma L. Carr Kim, Matthew and Morgan Day Elmer and Jane Eagle Paul and Ethel Bigham Elmer Skip Eagle IN MEMORY OF presented by Larry and Sally Bigham Sara Mae Fought Lucy Fought Arthur Bittinger, Sr. Dorothy Bittinger George McCurdy Micleda McCurdy Jaime and Brian Bittinger Art, Betsy Bittinger, Todd Bittinger, and Brian and Jaime Bittinger Richard Mowery Brooke Mathna Roger Myers Donna Ott Dale Noggle Robert DeVenney My Friend, Beth Kenyon Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester C. Adams Mr. and Mrs. William K. Strine David M. Adams Martha Strine Dottie Lehman Greg Niven Audrey and Alan Niven Bob and Martie Kunkel Our Brothers and Sister... Stanley Prosser, Donald Bream and MaryAnn Bream Mr. and Mrs. Paul Prosser Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bream Leroy (Bucky) Day and Lee Day Ken Long Janet, Michael and Levon Noggle Sharon DeVenney Cindy Thomas Richard Adams Ray and Janet Kunkel and Family Gary and Judy Prosser Bonnie Neidigh and Family John, Karen, Connor and Alexandra Sheriff Emily and Bill Hoover Twila Long Edward L. Worley Donald Metzger Karen McConnell Jean Stine Judy Prosser Larry Bream, Doris Bream, and Curt Bream Pastor Mike, Natinha Hannah Pastor Greg. Beth and Family Mike and Jody Minnich Elaine Shughart All Fighting Cancer Josh Bittinger Sariann Worley IN HONOR OF Larry and Mary Ann Carmody Marge and Glenn Crum Doug Metzger and Family presented by: Alan, Shane and Morgan McConnell Brandon and Heather Hill Alan, Karen, Shane and Morgan McConnell, Brandon and Heather Hill Gary Prosser and Family Gary and Judy Prosser Ron and Shirley Cramer Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Todd and Tobey

4 P O I N S E T T I A S IN HONOR OF Richard Dick Gutshall Alice & Casper Lupfer IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES Rev. Paul Kocher & Eloise 1st Pastor of current church Presented by: Rev. Walt & Linda Frankenberry Marge & Glenn Crum Edwin & Mary Garman Mark & Nancy Bennett The Lupfer Family R. Thad Carr Erma Carr Our Son, Kerby Graham Mr. & Mrs. George Lupfer & Family Ken & Janet Graham Husband & Father, Dallas Rea Wife & Children, Nancy, Timothy, Joy & Jonathan Jim Diven, Sr., Jim Diven, Jr. Jim Sr. & Martha Strine Jim II & Trudy Strine & Thelma (Sis) Diven Jim II & Trudy Strine & Thelma (Sis) Diven Grandmother, Janet Mowery Mother, June Day Capt. Patrick Line, U.S. Army Reserves 1st Lt. Andrew Line, U.S. Army Reserves Linda Brenize Elaine Shughart Adult Church Choir Children s Choir Building and Maintenance, John Sheriff Council President, John Gross Sound System, Chris Campbell Church Treasurer, Mary Jane Wickard Presented by: Brooke Mathna Bonnie Neidigh & Family Glenn & Thelma Varner Glenn & Thelma Varner Father Bucky (Leroy) Day John & Freda Gross Bonnie Neidigh & Family Daughter Sara & Grandchildren David, Kelle, Rebecca & Meredith

5 OUR CHILDREN S MINISTRIES JUNIOR CHURCH 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Our children are raising their voices in praise to God through memory verses and songs of praise. We continue to encourage them to bring their Bibles to worship as we learn God s promises from the Old and New Testaments. 4 years old through Grade 4 Junior Church Director: Mrs. Jean Rowett Asst. Junior Church Director: Mrs. Cathie Burkholder ROTATION SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:40 a.m. Sun. Morning Each week of the month, the kids either see a movie, make a craft, have a traditional lesson, or have a quiz where they may earn candy. 4 years old through Grade 5 Rotation Sunday School Director: Mrs. Karen Neidigh Rotation Sunday School Assistant: Mrs. Cindy Stevens AWANA 6:15 p.m. Wednesday Evening September through May This Friday evening the children will have a swim party at the Carlisle YMCA Children age 2 through Grade 6 (flex year) Director: Mrs. Rebecca Sober AWANA CHOIR 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening October through March Children age 4 through Grade 5 Director: Mrs. Linda Brenize