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1 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Those desiring to make their confession of faith or to place their membership in this church are invited to come forward as we sing the closing hymn. Putting Faith into Action *HYMN 125 Come, O Long Expected Jesus *BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE The Lord Bless You and Keep You Prepare the Royal Highway Peter Lutkin arr. Robert Hobby NOTES Welcome to Crestwood! We are glad you have joined us for worship. We hope your time with us is meaningful and that you return soon Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY Phone: (859) Laura@crestwoodchristian.org Read our church newsletter online at Our Church Staff: Kory Wilcoxson Senior Minister Robyn Bles Emily Allen Whitney Sparks Laura Kaczmarek Rick Zudonyi Frank Spragens Minister of Growth Minister of Youth & Families Children s Coordinator Church Administrator Head Custodian Music Director Noemi Lugo Children & Youth Music Director Martha Duttlinger Jane Johnson Ann Smith Cherub Choir Director Organist Pianist

2 WELCOME FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sunday Morning December 1, :45 a.m. Gathering Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it down the pew. Notice the names of those around you and greet them. Proclaiming God s Word READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE Proverbs 4:20-27 In the pew Bibles, on pages of the First Testament. SERMON Sermon Series: A Grinch-y Christmas #1 - The Grinch HATED Christmas! Rev. Kory Wilcoxson PRELUDE Prepare the Royal Highway arr. Wilbur Held HYMN 124 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence LIGHTING THE CANDLE OF HOPE Entering into Worship HYMN 128 One Candle Is Lit (v. 1) Come surely, Lord Jesus, as dawn follows night Our hearts long to greet you, as roses the light. Salvation, draw near us, our vision engage. One candle is lit for the hope of the age. The Allen family CHILDREN S TIME Children welcome in the name of Jesus, Children welcome in the name of love. All are welcome in the name of Jesus, All are welcome in the name of love. After Children s Time, three-year-olds through grade two may leave for Children s Worship & Wonder. After worship, parents may pick up their children in the Education Wing. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. INVITATION TO GIVING OFFERTORY *PRESENTATION OF GIFTS 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. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION INVITATION TO COMMUNION Responding to God s Word Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus arr. David Cherwien CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Hymn 119 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! WORDS OF INSTITUTION FROM SCRIPTURE OR Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. ANTHEM Lo How a Rose E er Blooming (Lindsey Jouett, soprano) arr. Bruce Saylor SHARING OF THE BREAD & CUP O Come, O Come Emmanuel arr. Charles Callahin All followers of Christ are welcome at the Lord s Table. When the bread is passed, take either a wafer or piece of loaf and eat it. Hold the cup to drink in unison following the Prayer of Thanksgiving.

3 WHAT S COMING UP AT CRESTWOOD December 1, 2013 TODAY - Sun., 12/01 First Sunday of Advent No Children or Youth Groups 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Children & Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room 12 p.m. Crestwood Crash Course - Admin. Wing 12:30 p.m. Sunday Lunch Bunch - Sal s Chophouse Tates Creek Road Mon., 12/02 5:15 p.m. Library Team - Church Library 7 p.m. Local Outreach Team - Anchor Room 7 p.m. Children s Ministry Team - Youth Room Tues., 12/03 10 a.m. Caregivers Ministry Team - Admin Wing 6:30 p.m. Crestwood College Group - Youth Room 7:30 p.m. The Kentuckians Chorus Christmas Program - Sanctuary Wed., 12/04 10 a.m. Sermon Talkback - Bradford Room Thurs., 12/05 12 p.m. Heart-To-Heart Team - Admin Wing 7 p.m. Technology Team - Admin Wing 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room Fri., 12/06 10 a.m. Bridge - Bradford Room Sat., 12/07 Gym to be Set-Up for Christmas Program 8:30 a.m. ManPower Gathering Once again, Crestwood is sponsoring children from Ashland Elementary and Russell Cave Elementary this Christmas Season. Two trees with the names and information about the children are set up in the hallways. The schools are requesting that the gifts be returned by December 8. What a fun way to spread the joy of Christmas! ELDERS SERVING AT THE TABLE 8:30 a.m. Glen Hughes 10:45 a.m. Virginia Long and Warren Rogers Sun., 12/08 Second Sunday of Advent 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Children & Adult Sunday School 10 a.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room 12 p.m. Congregational Meeting - Sanctuary 12 p.m. Christmas Luncheon - Gym 1 p.m. Advent Small Groups Organizing Angel Tree and Gifts 4 p.m. - 6 Children and Youth Groups 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Detention Center Worship and Communion Service Mon., 12/09 11:30 a.m. Stephen Ministers Christmas Lunch 7 p.m. Crestwood Book Club - home of Judy Harden Tues., 12/10 Special Election - Gym CLOSED All Day 10 a.m. Bridge - Bradford Room Wed., 12/11 10 a.m. Sermon Talkback - Bradford Room Thurs., 12/12 5 p.m. Advent Small Groups: Setting-up Reindeer Express at The Nest North Limestone Street - Dinner Following 6 p.m. Childcare Council - Children s Wing 6:30 p.m. Finance Team - Administrative Wing 7:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir - Choir Room Fri., 12/13 5 p.m. - SAT. a.m. Room In The Inn - Mission Center, Chalice Hall, and Kitchen Sat., 12/14 8: 30 a.m. Men s Breakfast - Chalice Hall 9 a.m. - ON Childcare Center Staff Christmas Party - Bradford Room 9 a.m. - 1 Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary 5 p.m. Young Adult Christmas Party - home of Chaz & Emily Allen Find out more information at or (859)

4 *Bill Tozer, Marshall Wall, David Wiseman PLEASE PRAY FOR: Members Family of Members Family of Carla Lewis (cousin of Jack Witt), *JoAnn Stapleton (daughter-in-law of Mille Stapleton), *Rob Witt (brother of Jack Witt) Friends of Members Sandy Blevins (of Jack Witt), Family of Bartlett Dickinson (of Crestwood), *Billy Duff (of Monte LaFrana), *Gary Ford (of Jim Brown), *Susan Hartley (of the Sharoes), *Anna Kutner and Family (of Kendall & Susan Hart), Wendy Lowe (of Patsy Anderson), Family of Mike Luft (of Virginia Long), *Adam Miller (of John & Elaine Carman), *Louise Miller (of John & Elaine Carman), Lauren Pham and Family (of the Wilcoxsons), *Pat Simmons Jr. (of Janet Stapleton) Armed Forces Blake Chambers (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Isaiah Holguin (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Andrew Lynn (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Dana Lyon (friend of Warren & Carol Rogers), Todd Nordman (nephew of the Sharpes), Patrick Ritter (great-nephew of Betty Tester), David Schloesser (of Matt Staggs), Rocky Shapla (friend of Jane Johnson), Courtney Spragens (daughter of Frank Spragens), Brad Stone (nephew of John & Sara Gretz) Heart-to-Heart Members Jean Aspley, Neva Bailey, Dottie Bransom, Mildred Cox, Stan Doerting, Jane Farmer, Edwina Featherston, Allen and Katie Garner, Isabel Goff, Flora Griffin, Marguerite Harrod, Jim Hisle, Tommy and Peggy Lyne, Franklin McGuire, Jerry Reece, Doris Spencer, Marshall Wall, John and Jean Walters Our World Community The conflict in Afghanistan and for God s presence and peace in the areas of turmoil and suffering around the world. *Names added this week. Names are on included on the prayer list for one month. If a name has been removed that you would like added back on, please contact the church office and let us know. TAKE A CRASH COURSE! TODAY, we ll be holding a C r e s t w o o d Crash Course after the 10:45 a.m. Worship Service in the Administration Wing. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the leadership of the church, learn more about Crestwood and ask any questions you might have. Come and get to know more about us! CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE We are beginning our annual update of the Church Directory. Binders are located in the Narthex for you to check your i n f o r m a t i o n a n d m a k e corrections as needed. Please take a few minutes to check your information. Thank You! THE NEXT MANPOWER GATHERING! The next ManPower gathering will be Saturday, Dec. 7, at 8:30 a.m. All men of Crestwood are invited to attend! If you are interested in participating, please Tim Letcher (timletcher14@gmail.com) so he can put you on the mailing list. If you are an older member and have some projects around your house we can do for you, please contact the Kory or the church office. Once again, The Kentuckians Chorus has graciously offered to perform their Christmas Show here at Crestwood! There is no charge to attend the performance, it is their way of thanking Crestwood for the use of our building for their rehearsals. If you haven t seen them perform, please take the opportunity to attend this show - this is a must see during the holidays! THE KENTUCKIANS CHORUS CHRISTMAS SHOW TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 7:30 P.M. CRESTWOOD SANCTUARY CONGREGATIONAL MEETING DECEMBER 8, IN THE SANCTUARY, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE WE WILL BE VOTING ON THE 2014 BUDGET. WE HOPE TO SEE EVERYONE THERE!

5 CRESTWOOD ADVENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 7:30 P.M. - THE KENTUCKIANS CHORUS HOLIDAY PERFORMANCE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 NOON - CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON, CHRISTMAS MU- SIC, & SING-ALONG (SEE BELOW FOR RSVP FORM) 1 P.M. - ADVENT SMALL GROUPS ORGANIZING THE ANGEL TREE (SEE NEXT PAGE FOR RSVP FORM) THURSDAY, DECEMBER P.M. - ADVENT SMALL GROUPS HELPING SET- UP REINDEER EXPRESS AT THE NEST WITH DINNER FOLLOWING (SEE NEXT PAGE FOR RSVP FORM) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 CHOIR WLL BE PERFORMING RUTTER S MAGNIFICAT DURING BOTH SERVICES 4 P.M. - YOUTH CHRISTMAS EVENT SATURDAY, DEC P.M. - ADVENT SMALL GROUPS HELPING WITH CHRISTMAS CAROLING AT MAYFAIR MANOR WITH LUNCH FOLLOWING (SEE NEXT PAGE FOR RSVP FORM) TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 10:30 P.M. ORGAN PRELUDE BY JANE JOHNSON - IN THE SANCTUARY CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES: 5 P.M., 7 P.M., AND 11 P.M ADVENT SERMON SERIES: A GRINCH-Y CHRISTMAS CRESTWOOD CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & MUSIC - DECEMBER 8, 12 P.M. JOIN US ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, IN THE GYM, FOR OUR CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AND PROGRAM LUNCH: $13.00 PER PERSON A DELICIOUS VARIETY OF SOUPS, SALADS, SANDWICHES, AND DESSERTS ~ BY LINDA ALDRIDGE CATERING CHILDREN S SACK LUNCH: $2.00 PER CHILD (ANY AGE) PB&J SANDWHICH, CHIPS, AND DESSERT PROGRAM: A WONDERFUL ARRAY OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC TOPPED OFF BY A CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG. COMPLIMENTARY CHILDCARE AVAILABLE. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND PAYMENT IS REQUESTED AT THE TIME RESERVATION IS MADE. PLEASE RETURN THE RSVP FORM BELOW, WITH PAYMENT, TO THE CHURCH OFFICE. THANK YOU! CRESTWOOD CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON & MUSIC - DECEMBER 8, 12 P.M. FAMILY NAME: NO. OF CATERED LUNCHES ($13.00) NO. OF SACK LUNCHES ($2.00) TOTAL ENCLOSED: PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO CRESTWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH & WRITE CHRISTMAS LUNCH IN THE MEMO LINE CHILDCARE NEEDED - (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE)? YES NO NUMBER OF CHILDREN: AGES OF CHILDREN:

6 Advent Small Groups Giving back and connecting with friends and family are all traditions of the season. Small Groups Ministries have four opportunities during Advent to connect with friends at Crestwood and give back to the Lexington community. Each Saturday includes a time to give back, as well as a time to dine and fellowship. Please circle your choice & place in the offering plate or sarahcdill@gmail.com robyn@crestwoodchristian.org Sunday, December 8, 1 p.m. (Immediately following the Crestwood Christmas Luncheon) Angel Tree Organizing at Church Thursday, December 12, 5 p.m. - 7 Set-Up Reindeer Express at the Nest with Dinner following Saturday, December 21, 3:30 p.m. - 4 Help with Christmas Caroling at Mayfair Manor with Lunch following NAME: PHONE: (ALL Sites are Family Friendly)