Pastor. 365 Messianic Prophesies. December 2017 Vol. 61 No. 12

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1 December 2017 Vol. 61 No Messianic Prophesies Often in sermons and Bible studies it was mentioned that there are 365 prophesies of Jesus first coming and life on earth. Josh McDowell says in his book, Evidence That Deserves a Verdict, when 48 prophesies are fulfilled the odds against this are 10 to the 157 th power: 250 per minutes = 19 million years X 19 million X 19 million years= 6,859 million years [Page 143-4]. At first I was going to list all 365 prophesies and note their fulfillments. However, soon after starting, I felt this was an effort of futility. I stopped at 48 due to Josh McDowell s recording of the odds against one person fulfilling just forty-eight. You will find the first 48 prophecies and the last two. The following is a list of 50 prophecies from the Jewish scriptures that Jesus fulfilled. Gen. 3:15...Seed of a woman (virgin birth)...luke 1:35, Mt 1:18-20; 2. Gen. 3:15...He will bruise Satan's head...heb. 2:14, 1 Jn. 3:18; 3. Gen. 5:24...Mk. 6:19; 4. Gen. 9: Lu. 3:36; 5. Gen. 12:3...Acts. 3:25,26; 6. Gen. 12:7...Gal. 3:16; 7. Gen. 14:18...Heb. 6:20; 8. Gen. 14:18...Heb. 7:2; 9. Gen. 14:18...Mt. 26:26-29; 10. Gen. 17:19...Rom. 9:7; 11. Gen. 21:12 Rom 9:7, Heb11:18; 12. Gen. 22:8...Jn. 1:29; 13. Gen.22:18...Gal. 3:16; 14. Gen.26:2-5...Heb.11:18; 15. Gen. 49:10...Lu. 2:1-7; Gal. 4:4; 16. Gen. 49:10...Lu. 3:33; 17. Gen. 49:10...Jn. 17:3; 18. Gen. 49:10...Jn. 11:47-52; 19. Gen. 49:10...Jn. 10:16; 20. Ex. 3:13,14...Jn. 4:26; 21.Ex. 12:5..1 Pet. 1:19; 22. Ex. 12:13...Rom. 5:8; 23. Ex. 12: Cor. 5;7; 24. Ex. 12:46...Jn. 19:31-36; 25. Exodus 13:2 Lk. 2:23; 26. Ex. 15:2...Acts 7:55,56; 27. Ex. 15:11...Luke 1:35; Acts 4:27; 28. Ex. 17:6...1 Cor. 10;4; 29. Ex. 33:19...Lu. 1:72; 30. Lev.14:11...Lu.5:12-14; Acts 6:7; 31. Lev.16:15-17.Heb. 9:7-14; 32. Lev.16:27...Mt. 27:33; Heb. 13:11,12; 33. Lev.17:11...Mt. 26;28; Mk. 10:45; 34. Lev.17:11 1 Jn. 3:14-18; 35. Lev.23: Jn. 19:31-36; 36. Num. 9:12...Jn 19:31-36; 37. Num. 21:9...Jn. 3:14-18; 38. Num. 24:8 Matt. 2:14; 39. Num. 24:17...Gal. 4:4; 40. Num. 24:17-19 Matt. 2:2, Lk. 1:33,78, Rev. 22:16; 41. Deut. 18:15...Jn. 6:14; 42. Deut. 18: Jn. 5:45-47; 43. Deut. 18:18...Jn. 8:28, 29; 44. Deut. 18:19...Jn. 12:15; 45. Deut. 21:13-23 Jn. 6:14; 7:40, Acts 3:22,23; 46. Deut. 21:23...Gal. 3:10-13; 47. Ruth 4:4-9...Eph. 1:3-7; Sam. 2:10...Mt. 28:18; Jn. 12: Mal. 4:5... Mt. 3:1-2; 365. Mal. 4:6... Lu. 1: For the full list you can go to this site: St. Paul wrote concerning one prophesy: 17 if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. 20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. (1 Corinthians 15:17 20, ESV) The coming of Christ on Christmas day, His work, suffering, death, and resurrection was not a work of futility. Your faith is not futile as He is RISEN! Your celebration of Christ s coming in the flesh is a celebration of peace and life. Your celebration of Christmas without mas is a celebration in futility. Let this not be the case. Jesus came that you might have life and have it abundantly now and forever! Have a blessed CHRISTmas celebration! Merry CHRISTmas! Yours in Christ, Pastor

2 December 2017 Mission of the Month Lutheran World Relief Mission Affirming God s love for all people, we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty, injustice and human suffering. Vision Empowered by God s unconditional love in Jesus Christ, we envision a world in which each person, every community and all generations live in justice, dignity and peace. Values Gratitude We are grounded in profound thankfulness for God s gracious, self-giving love for all humankind, revealed in the redemptive acts of Jesus Christ. Gratitude marks the way we relate to one another and to all creation. Though our experiences vary, we view community as a gift. We give thanks for our wondrous diversity. We celebrate being alive. We abound with joy, hopefulness, hospitality and deep appreciation for the gift of one another (Psalm 136). Calling All people are made in the image of God (Imago Dei, Genesis 1:26, James 3:9) and are human beings of dignity and worth. Each life-course is laden with meaning and purpose as we live out our callings. Working together, our common vocation transforms communities even as it recognizes a unique space for inter- Lutheran and ecumenical relations. As we are attentive to the alignment of our individual, interpersonal and common vocations, we will flourish. Accompaniment God has modeled for us the decisive act of accompaniment in the life of Jesus. By walking along the road and breaking bread with his companions (Luke 24), Jesus met others eye to eye, accessing new horizons for them to construct their future. Similarly, we endeavor to walk and work with partners. As we engage in critical and self-critical reflection and develop cultural competency, we support, encourage and learn together within long-term relationships of trust and reciprocity. Stewardship Both our respect and appreciation for each other and the critical and urgent nature of our mission call us to employ the highest standards in our lives and work. We are not owners; rather we strive to be wise trustees: The earth is the Lord s and all that is in it (Psalm 24:1). Aware of an imbalance and abuse of resources globally, we are compelled toward responsibility, justice and bold investment for the sake of our mission. Innovation As long as our vision remains unachieved, we are restless. We seek relentlessly to learn, adapt, and grow. Our goals are so compelling and human suffering so pervasive that we are unsatisfied with the status quo. With entrepreneurial eyes, we are careful to make the most of every opportunity (Ephesians 5:15-16). With creativity, we build new partnerships that strengthen capacities. With imagination, we embrace leadingedge ideas that enhance the quality of our ministry.

3 2017 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Mid-Week Advent Services Wednesdays - December 6, 13 & 20 at 10:00AM and 7:00PM Christmas Eve Regular Worship Schedule: 8:00AM & 10:45AM Candlelight Service at 6:00PM Christmas Morning Worship Service Monday, December 25 at 10:00AM Church Officers, Board Chairs, and Elders for 2018 The following is the 2018 list of officers, board chairs and elders newly elected are indicated with an asterisk. President: Rick Sanborn Vice-President: Kathy Kirchoefer* Recording Secretary: Leah Ryel Treasurer: Sue Glossop* Financial Secretary: Sylvia Gonzalez* Chairman of the Board of Outreach: Vicki Fisher-Moore Chairman of the Board of Christian Education: Diane Sanborn Chairman of the Board of Stewardship: Rick Sanborn Chairman of the Board of Community Concerns: Jan Tharp* and Wendy White* Chairman of the Board of Parish Life: Lydia Cassidy Chairman of the Board of Early Childhood Ministry: Wendy Maloney* Chairman of the Board of Property: Homero Gonzalez* (Appointed by Council) Elders: Steve Kirchoefer (Head Elder), Paul Mincer, John Zagone, Rudy Eidam* $ Counters Needed $ Volunteers are needed to count the weekly offerings. This usually take a couple of hours one morning during the week, typically, Tuesday or Wednesday. We will schedule alternating months if several people can help. Please call Sylvia Gonzalez YOU VE GOT MAIL! Please remember to check your member mail slot in the Narthex on a regular basis.

4 SERVING IN DECEMBER DECEMBER USHERS 8:00 AM 10:45AM 12/3 Lydia Cassidy Bill Kruse John Frost, Steve Kirchoefer, Laura Reinhold, Harold Zell 12/10 Give a man Tony a fish, Selius and you feed Audrey him for Frost, a day. Helga Feige, Jerry Kaufman David White, Maureen Duemig Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime. 12/17 Rick Sanborn Rudy Eidam John Frost, Steve Leyrer, Laura Reinhold, Harold Zell 12/24 Jen Stickney Mike Ebanks 12/31 Bill Kruse Rudy Eidam Steve Kirchoefer, Kathy Kirchoefer, Ben Kirchoefer, Dan Kirchoefer Audrey Frost, Helga Feige, David White, Maureen Duemig DECEMBER LECTORS 8:00 AM 10:45AM 12/3 Rick Sanborn David White, Sr. Look for the LWML Mite Box on the first Sunday of each month. 12/10 Jerry Kaufman Kathy Kirchoefer 12/17 Vickie Amato Wendy White 12/24 Paul Mincer Zack White 12/31 Linda Licht Lois Schweinler Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Jerry Kaufman Christmas Day Worship Service Vickie Amato December ALTAR FLOWERS 12/3 Vickie Amato 12/10 TBD 12/17 Steve & Kay Leyrer 12/24 Rudy & Joellen Eidam 12/31 Lydia Cassidy Altar arrangements of cut flowers are needed for: DECEMBER 10th please call the Church Office ( ) or sign up on the flower chart on the bulletin board near the Ladies Room. If you choose to use a Florist other than Etowah Florist or Forget-Me-Not, please let the Church Office know to make arrangements for a Saturday delivery. PORTALS OF PRAYER for January - March 2018 are now available in the Narthex.

5 2017 MPLC PRESCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM Friday, December 8th* at 5:30 PM Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall Poinsettias TEN (10) red poinsettias have been ordered and will be arriving December 18th to place around the table in the Narthex. The plants will be $16.00 each and can be reserved by entering your name, phone number and the number of plants that you would like on the sign-up sheet in the hall. A separate check, made payable to: Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church, with the notation Poinsettia in the memo section, may be placed in the Offering Plate. Plants are available to take home after the second service on Christmas Day.

6 Ladies Guild Luncheon Join the Ladies Guild for a Luncheon at Lake Pointe Landing on Monday, December 4th at noon. ALL Ladies are invited. Please sign up on the sheet located on the bulleting board in the hall. Please contact Maureen Duemig if you have any questions Come help decorate the Church for Christmas! Saturday, December 9th at 9:00AM. SAVE THE DATE Parish Life will be hosting a Christmas luncheon on December 10th after second service. Sign-up sheet is in the Narthex CHRISTMAS CAROLING Join in on the fun as we go A-Caroling on December 10th after the Christmas luncheon. We will be visiting the homebound to share the joyful message of the birth of Jesus Christ! The sign-up sheet is in the Narthex for Caroling &/or to make cookies for the homebound. DECEMBER 3RD IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN-UP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT MT. PISGAH Altar Guild Seeking Help! If you are interested in helping to prepare the altar for Sunday worship, we would love to have you as part of the Altar Guild team. Please contact Adell Keeney for more information (828) Greeters and Ushers Serve on Sundays at 7:45 a.m. Contact Tony Selius at or anth5489@bellsouth.net Serve on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Contact Chuck Ginter Quilting Group Meets on 1 st and 3 rd Thursdays at 9:00 a.m. Contact Marilyn Bertram at Offering Counters Volunteers are needed to count the weekly offerings. This usually take a couple of hours one morning during the week, typically, Tuesday or Wednesday. Please call Sylvia Gonzalez Memorial Garden A person or committee to oversee the management of the Memorial Garden; maintenance of the Garden, facilitate advance purchase contracts, arrange for inurnments and handle finances. Contact Jim Volk or jvvolkmd@ioa.com Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets on 1 st Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Library All experience levels WELCOME!

7 SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT Communion 8AM CALL MEETING Communion 10:45AM 10 Worship 8AM Bible Classes 9:15AM Worship 10:45AM Christmas Luncheon & Caroling 17 Communion 8AM Bible Classes 9:15AM Communion 10:45AM 24 Christmas Eve Worship 8AM Bible Classes 9:15AM Worship 10:45AM Candlelight Svc. 6:00PM 31 New Year s Eve Worship 8AM Bible Classes 9:15AM Worship 10:45AM 4 Ladies Guild Luncheon at Lake Pointe Landing at Noon 5 6 Mid-week Advent Services 10AM & 7PM Prayer Shawl Ministry 1PM Mid-week Advent Services 10AM & 7PM Mid-week Advent Services 10AM & 7PM 25 Christmas Day Svc. 10AM CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 26 7 Men s Bible Study 8 AM Quilter s Ministry 9:00AM 14 Men s Bible Study 8 AM 21 Men s Bible Study 8 AM Men s Bible Study 8 AM CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED PRESCHOOL CLOSED THIS WEEK 8 Preschool Christmas Program 5:30PM Decorate the Church for Christmas 9AM 3 Clarence Blythe 14 George Fuchs 5 Larry McKinley 15 David White 6 Marie Harms 16 Laura Reinhold 6 Wendy Maloney 19 Joan Ginter 8 Jan Nelson 20 Robert Hamilton 11 Troy Rappley 21 Lee Marquardt 13 Mary Reid 22 Hardy Feige Weekly Bible Studies 10:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study in the Library with Pastor McLain (Women s Bible Study will not meet during the Advent & Christmas Season) 8:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study at Denny s Restaurant (with breakfast). 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study Pastor McLain

8 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! Luke 2:14 Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church & Preschool 2606 Chimney Rock Road Hendersonville, NC PH FAX Rev. Philip McLain Vacancy Pastor