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Greenwood Forest Baptist Church The First Sunday of Christmas Chiming of the Hour GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH The Worship of God The First Sunday of Christmas Processional Hymn 124 Welcome to

1 Greenwood Forest Baptist Church The First Sunday of Christmas Chiming of the Hour GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH The Worship of God The First Sunday of Christmas Processional Hymn 124 Welcome to Worship Leader: The Lord be with you People: And also with you. Passing of the Peace The First Nowell Rev. Lauren Efird Rev. Efird Preparation for Worship Come, Your Heart and arr. Walcha Voices Raising Lighting of the Christ Candle Call to Worship (Isaiah 61:10-62:3) Chris and Jessi Cook Kadeisha Bonsu Sunday, December 31, :00 am Leader: I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, People: My whole being shall exult in my God; Leader: For God has clothed me with the garments of salvation, People: God has covered me with the robe of righteousness, Leader: As a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, People: And as a bride adorns herself with jewels. Leader: For as the earth brings forth its shoots, People: And as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, Leader: So the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise People: To spring up before all the nations. Leader: For Zion s sake I will not keep silent, People: And for Jerusalem s sake I will not rest, Leader: Until vindication shines out like the dawn, People: And her salvation like a burning torch.

2 Leader: The nations shall see your vindication, People: And all the kings your glory; Leader: And you shall be called by a new name People: That the mouth of the Lord will give. Leader: You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, People: And a royal diadem in the hand of your God. Invocation Hymn 143 Offertory Prayer Kadeisha Bonsu Go, Tell It on the Mountain Cindy Osborne Offertory Once in Royal David s City arr. Farlee Presentation of the Offering Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; O praise God! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. O Praise God, O praise God! Alleluia! Alleluia! LASST UNS ERFREUEN Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer Leader: Lord, in your mercy... People: Hear our 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Rev. Stephen Stacks During the following hymn, children (ages first grade and younger) are invited to go to Children s Time. Parents may pick up their children in the Children s Wing after worship. Hymn 142 God s Love Made Visible! Scripture Reading Luke 2:22-40 Rev. Efird We affirm the reading of Scripture with the following response: Reader: The word of God for us, the people of God. People: Thanks be to God.

3 Anthem I Wonder as I Wander John Jacob Niles Rev. Stacks, Soloist I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus the Savior did come for to die. For poor on'ry people like you and like I... I wonder as I wander out under the sky. When Mary birthed Jesus 'twas in a cow's stall, With wise men and farmers and shepherds and all. But high from God's heaven a star's light did fall, And the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing, A star in the sky, or a bird on the wing, Or all of God's angels in heav'n for to sing, He surely could have it, 'cause he was the king. Sermon A New Hope Rev. Wesley Spears-Newsome Hymn 113 Benediction Of the Father s Love Begotten Rev. Efird Postlude Cold December Flies Away arr. Kolander Please stand as you are able. The flowers are given today in honor of Robert and Sandra Philbeck s 50th Wedding Anniversary by Jason, Carla, and Barrett and Brian and Liza. The Deacon of the Day is Cindy Osborne, Deacon At-Large. Today s acolyte is Brooks Jarrell. Hearing assistance devices are available at the back of the sanctuary. The cover illumination is entitled The Birth of Christ from the Frontispiece to the Gospel of Luke in the St. John s Bible. Prayer Concerns Emma Aeppli, Don Beal, Wilma Caldwell, Margaret Curl, Jennifer Denning, Iris Thomas, and Kathleen Wicker Dot Alexander and Mildred McCray: Oaks at Whitaker Glen Bill Whelan: Pruitt Health, Raleigh We extend our sympathy to Henry Meador at the death of his uncle, Lloyd A. Meador, Jr. Our partner church, Ebenezer Baptist, Cuba, and our brothers and sisters of the Oromo Evangelical Lutheran Mission GFBC by the Numbers Focus on Finance 2017/2018 Budget (MDP + MSP) $900,457 Amount of Budget supported through Stewardship Giving $825,216 (excludes cell tower lease, GFCC receipts, and outside groups) Week 17 of 52 (December 24) Stewardship Giving needed Week 17 YTD to fully subscribe budget $18,474 $ 287,195 Actual Stewardship Giving $20,051 $ 265,371 Over (Under) $ 1,577 $(21,824) Attendance Last Week No Faith Formation Christmas Eve Children s Service 152 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 207

4 Announcements and Upcoming Events Praise Assembly Join us for Praise Assembly next Sunday, January 7 at 9 am in the Fellowship Hall. Church Office Closed The office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 1. Mission Assistance Fund - Support for Gilles Bikindou If you would like to help with the costs surrounding Gilles Bikindou's ongoing efforts to avoid deportation, you may do so by making a special offering to the Missions Assistance Fund. The Missions Assistance Fund is a restricted fund established at the most recent church business meeting as a source of financial support for church members and their families in crisis. This fund covers essential costs for a limited period of time that exceed the capacity and/or mandate of the Emergency Assistance line item in the budget. Contact Rev. Wesley Spears- Newsome if you have any questions. Join the Sanctuary Choir The Sanctuary Choir will begin regular Wednesday rehearsals again this Wednesday, January 3 at 7 pm. Join us! Sanctuary Flowers If you would like to provide flowers in the Sanctuary in honor or in memory of a loved one, please sign up on the chart posted outside the church office. The office will order the flowers for you and be sure they are delivered on your chosen Sunday. The cost is $55. Note of Thanks The entire church staff wishes to thank everyone for their generous love offering gifts for Christmas. We are honored that you remembered each of us in such a loving way. Second Wednesday Community Meal January 10, 2018 at 5:30 pm GFBC Fellowship Hall Remember to sign-up for the January Second Wednesday community meal! We encourage you to both sign-up and prepay online at community/community-meals. If you are unable to sign-up online, please complete this form and either place it in the offering plate or turn it in at the church office. All reservations whether on paper or online must be made by Monday, January 8 at noon. Name # of Adult Servings ($10) # of Vegetarian ($10) # of Children Servings ($5) # of Vegetarian ($5) Menu for January 10, 2017 Chicken Florentine Lasagna with Basil Red Sauce Fresh Baked Ciabatta Garlic Bread Tossed Green Salad with Italian Dressing Vegetarian Option: Florentine Ricotta Lasagna Dessert: Cookie and Brownie Tray

This Week at GFBC Sunday, December 31 The First Sunday of Christmas 9:30 am Children, Youth, and Adult Faith Formation 10:30 am Coffee in the Narthex 11:00 am Worship Monday, January 1 Office Closed

Adult Faith Formation 10:30 am Coffee in the Narthex 11:00 am Worship 3:00 pm Youth at Springmoor Retirement Community The Greenwood Forest Children s Center will hold registration for GFBC church

5 This Week at GFBC Sunday, December 31 The First Sunday of Christmas 9:30 am Children, Youth, and Adult Faith Formation 10:30 am Coffee in the Narthex 11:00 am Worship Monday, January 1 Office Closed Wednesday, January 3 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal Saturday, January 6 6:00 pm Music Ministry Epiphany Party Sunday, January 7 Epiphany Sunday 9:00 am Praise Assembly 9:30 am Children, Youth, and Adult Faith Formation 10:30 am Coffee in the Narthex 11:00 am Worship 3:00 pm Youth at Springmoor Retirement Community The Greenwood Forest Children s Center will hold registration for GFBC church members the week of January 8-12, 2018 for the school year. Registration forms can be downloaded from the GFCC website (gfcccary.com). The forms should be returned to the GFCC office or the church office during business hours. Sandy Duncan, the GFCC director, can also receive forms during the Faith Formation hour on Sundays. Age Requirements Young 2 s 2 yrs old by August 31, 2018 Older 2 s 2 yrs old by February 28, 2018 All 3 s 3 yrs old by August 31, 2018 All 4 s 4 yrs old by August 31, 2018 Progressive 3 s-4 s Greenwood Forest Children s Center Registration Information 4th birthday during June, July, August, September, October, or November 2018 T-K 5 yrs old by November 30, 2018 Classes Offered Class Time Cost 2 s TTH 9:20-12:20 $165/mo 2 s MWF 9:20-12:20 $205/mo Older 2 s MWF 9:20-12:20 $205/mo 3 s TTH 9:00-12:30 $180/mo 3 s MWF 9:00-12:30 $220/mo 3 s T-F 9:00-12:30 $265/mo 3 s-4 s Combo M-Th 9:00-12:30 $265/mo 4 s MWF 9:00-1:00 $230/mo 4 s M-F 9:10-1:10 $310/mo T-K M-F 9:00-1:00 $310/mo Registration Fee $105 Activity Fee A once-a-year charge, varying per age level, to cover cost of field trips, resource people, age level specific supply needs, etc. 2 year olds $20 3 year olds $40 3 s/4 s Combo $70 4 s and TK $90

Our Core Values Centrality of Christ and Scripture Inclusivity and Diversity in Community Women in All Areas of Leadership Ministries for People of All Ages Liturgy and Innovation in Worship

6 Welcome to Our Church Community! Our Vision Our vision is to be a welcoming and diverse community of faith united in Christ. Our purpose is to worship God and to form and equip disciples who selflessly share their resources and provide loving service to all. Our Core Values Centrality of Christ and Scripture Inclusivity and Diversity in Community Women in All Areas of Leadership Ministries for People of All Ages Liturgy and Innovation in Worship Spiritual and Intellectual Formation Showing God s Love through Missional Service Sharing Our Resources with Others Unity in Fellowship and Family Life Historic Baptist Beliefs and Practices For more information about our church, please visit our website at gfbccary.org or contact us at an inclusive community of faith 110 SE Maynard Road Cary, NC Church Office: Fax: Website: info@gfbccary.org Leadership Rev. Lauren Efird, Senior Pastor Rev. Stephen Stacks, Associate Pastor of Worship and Faith Formation Rev. Wesley Spears-Newsome, Associate Pastor of Community and Youth Ministry Kadeisha Bonsu, Director of Children s Ministry Matthew Greg, Pastoral Intern Helen Bishop, Organist Dr. Luther Brewer, Pastor Emeritus All Who Serve This Church

Chiming of the Hour. Welcome to Worship. Passing of the Peace

Chiming of the Hour. Welcome to Worship. Passing of the Peace GREENWOOD FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH The Worship of God Baptism of Our Lord Sunday January 14, 2018 Chiming of the Hour Processional Hymn 255 Welcome to Worship Leader: The Lord be with you People: And also