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1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Do you need a ride to the Longest Night Service on Thursday, Dec. 21st or Christmas Eve Service on Sunday, Dec. 24th? We have four drivers available to help. If you need a ride, please contact: Andrew Cain: ; Chris Campbell: ; Brian Clark: ; Jack Benggio: Childcare provided. Rides available on Christmas Eve by contacting: Andrew Cain: ; 0975; Chris Campbell: ; 6867; Brian Clark: ; Jack Benggio:

2 Welcome! Are you visiting with us today? Be sure to pick up a Please Join us brochure on the way out of worship. We hope you will come back next week! For more info about SVPC, check out our website at Missing your nametag? sandra@svpc.org or call and we ll make you one! PRAYER LIST ADVENT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30am, Potts Hall TODAY Combined Sunday School with Rev. Ruth Roberts for a special Advent Sunday school hour. CONTACTING SVPC Spring Valley Presbyterian Church 125 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC info@svpc.org password: svpc Spring Valley Presbyterian Request or remove a listing at or submit a prayer card at any of our services. Our prayers and sympathy go out to Joan DeVito, on the loss of her brother, Ronald Elliott, on Saturday, December 9. Our prayers and sympathy go out to Tracy & Cecil Barnes, on the loss of their brother-in-law, Wayne Downs, on Tuesday, December 12. Members: Pat Canary, Tom Harmon, Lynn van Dijk, Eva Eargle, Sara McClam, Sharon Sutton, Kate Coffey, Helen Grant, Derallin Hutter, Marion Mancini, Noel Chamberlain, Tom Quattlebaum, David Bennett, Gregg Spillane, Amelia Cotty, June Licata, Bill Dunbar, Ray Love. Non-Members: Missy Lalonde (Miranda Bender s sister), Glenanna O'Mara (Dan O Mara s sister -in-law), Dr. Jack Kilgore, Jr. (AJ Kilgore s son), Donny Smith (Joan DeVito s friend), Mandie Brillhart (friend of Doug & Teena Bridges), Sol Kline (Pat & Ann Canary s neighbor), Holden Grant (Mike & Kelly Garity s nephew), Amare Camden (Angela Coleman s grandson), Blake Holiday (Justin Owen s friend), Betty Hamilton (Robin Brackett s mother), Donna Joan Piester (Nancy Piester s mother), Vicky Winfield (Sharon Sutton s sister), Ron Schlemmer (Jodi Osisek s father), Betty Wachob (Barb & Roger Wachob s mother), Bob Licata (June Licata s husband), Meg Dillard (David & Dianne Meadow s friend), Port Loyola Baptist Church. To keep the Prayer List current, we remove names after four weeks unless otherwise requested. 2

3 COMMUNITY NEEDS Chancel Guild Schedule 12/17/17 12/24/17 am 12/24/17 5:30pm Open Dan O Mara Bill Meynardie H. Usher Del Rosebrock Rallie Seigler Brad Tolson Usher Brad Tolson Ruth Seigler Del Rosebrock Usher Debbie Rosebrock Doug Jones Usher Jane Staines Thank you for your consistent and generous support of the Backpack Program. We have enough donations to last us through the rest of the year. SVPC DONATION CLOSET Thank you for your continued support and helping those in our community. Donations can be made to the Donation Closet located in the Atrium. Clothing & children's toys go to Oliver Gospel Mission. Miscellaneous needed items go to the Thornwell Building Families Program. SISTERCARE Specific donations needed are: food for the pantries of the three Sistercare homes (canned fruits & vegetables, dessert mixes, breakfast cereals and other non-perishable items), toiletries, cleaning products, paper products (paper plates, napkins, paper towels). Please donate smaller items to Missions white laundry baskets in the Atrium hallway by the nursery. For large items (furniture, vehicles) please contact Sistercare at Audio Ed Rutledge Bill Meynardie Lockup Dan O Mara Bill Meynardie SVPC Sun., Dec. 17 Third Sunday of Advent Revelations Service, 8:30am Sunday School, 9:30am Traditional Service with Handbells, 10:30am Facility Use, 11:30am Deacons Meeting, 1:30pm Session Meeting, 1:30pm Handbell Choir Practice, 3:30pm Children s Christmas Performance, cover Combined Youth Group, 5:30pm Mon., Dec. 18 Preschool Winter Vacation Monday Morning Prayer, 7am Lunch Bunch, 11:30am, back cover Tue., Dec. 19 Staff Meeting, 10:30am Jack s Bible Study, 12:15pm Girl Scout Troop 1098, 6:30pm Boy Scouts 6:45pm Youth & Praise Band, 7pm Positive Action, 7:30pm Wed., Dec. 20 Children s Choir, 6:15pm Circle 1: Faith, 6pm. Travinias Adult Choir, 7:15pm Positive Action, 7:30pm Thu., Dec. 21 Longest Night Service, cover Fri., Dec. 22 Positive Action, 7:30pm Sat., Dec. 23 Positive Action, 6pm Sun., Dec. 24 Fourth Sunday of Advent EVENTS LISTED ON THE COVER: Revelations Service, 8:30am Celebration, 9:30am Traditional Service, 10:30am Children s Christmas Eve, 5:30pm Christmas Cheer, 6pm Candlelight Service, 7pm Mon., Dec. 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS! Office Closed for Christmas Break Tues., Dec. 26 Office Closed for Christmas Break Youth & Praise Band, 7pm 3

4 Poinsettia Dedications Gracing our church in memory and in honor of those we love. Aceste, Richard & Jane, in memory of parents, Sam & Nettie Aceste. Aceste, Richard & Jane, in memory of parents, Fred & Catherine Blaha. Adams, Tom & Ruth, in memory of Tom & Jo Adams, William N. Freeman, Sr. Adams, Tom & Ruth, in honor of Lois Freeman. Alexander, Pat, in memory of Rev. Jerry Alexander. Anonymous in honor of Jack & Jennie Heinsohn. Bartlett, Leigh, Bart, Louie & Lawton, in memory of Gene Ziegler. Beaty, Chuck & Carol, in honor of our family. Bender, Christopher & Miranda, in memory of Andrew & Ann Peacock. Bender, Christopher & Miranda, in honor of Andrea Bender. Bender, Christopher & Miranda, in honor of Sara Peacock. Bender, Mark & Drea, in honor of our wonderful children: Christopher, Miranda & Scotty; and our precious grandchildren: Austen, Ian, Catherine & Gracie. They are our heart! Bender, Mark & Drea, to the GLORY of GOD for His great mercy, and in humble appreciation of SVPC staff: Jack, Ruth, Sandra, Ann, Bill, Amanda, Zack, Jan, Del, Pete & Elizabeth. You are all a blessing. Blocker, Sonny & Doris, in memory of Lucius B. Blocker, Jr., Florence Blocker, Frank DeFreese and Florence DeFreese. Blume, Stewart & Carol, in memory of Rev. Dr. Lamar Potts. Blume, Stewart & Carol, in memory of Rev. Jerry Alexander. Brown, Wayne & Beth Brown, in memory of Wes Brown. Brown, Wayne & Beth Brown, in honor of Taylor, Brittney, Tanner and Presley Brown. Brugh, Jan, in honor of my children and grandchildren. Canary, Ann & Pat, in honor of Marilyn Dillon and Jaq Bailey. Canary, Ann & Pat, in honor of SVPC staff and ministers. Catoe, Roz, in memory of Dennis Catoe. Catoe, Roz, in honor of my grandchildren: Hampton & Wellslee Hall. Caviness, Doug & Tonja, in memory of Jack and Ruth Caviness. Caviness, Doug & Tonja, in memory of Robert Coggins and in honor of Evelyn Coggins, Tonja s parents. Caviness, Tom & JoAnn, in memory of Dr. Lamar Potts. Caviness, Tom & JoAnn, in memory of our parents: Jack & Ruth Caviness, Christine Parrott and Joseph Ogg. Coker, Karen, in memory of Richard Coker, and Jim & Eleanor Stradley. Coker, Karen, in honor of Maren & Addison Hill. Cotty, Amelia, in honor of Grace Christcare and "the friends". Cotty, Amelia, in honor of SVPC friends & staff, and my children & grandchildren. Cotty, Amelia, in memory of Bill Cotty and Lamar Potts. Coulter, Karen & Dick, in memory of our parents. Coulter, Karen & Dick, in honor of our children &grandchildren. DeWolf, Beth, in memory of my father, William Wistrom. 4

5 Poinsettia Dedications Gracing our church in memory and in honor of those we love. Digby, Carol & Gary, in honor of Randy, Chan, Abbie & Reagan Digby. Digby, Carol & Gary, in honor of Randy, Kim, Bryce & Brenden Mann. Faulkenberry, Diane, in memory of Jack & Edna Ashmore. Frieden-Bell, Dale, in memory of Ralph W. & Erma F. Frieden. Frieden-Bell, Dale, in honor of Jenny & Jeff Knight, Harrison & Davis Knight, Matthew & Carrie, Bell & Finley Bell. Griffin, Pete & Linda, in honor of our grandchildren: Liza, Virginia & Rachel Griffin, and Olivia, Sydney & Ethan Shah. Harmon, Tom & Lois, in memory of Albert and Ruby Harmon. Harmon, Tom & Lois, in memory of Melvin and Mary Beth Suttie. Haywood, Joanne & Bryce, in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Haywood, and Mr. & Mrs. Joe Tysor. Hunter, Angeleen, in honor of my grandson, Hunter Pope. Johns, Bill, in honor of Ann Perry and the Chancel Choir. Johns, Bill, in honor of the Spring Valley Ringers. Johnson, Ronnie & Vicki, in memory of Joe & Pauline Johnson. Johnson, Ronnie & Vicki, in honor of Staci & Stephanie Johnson, and Collins & Janet Jones. Kegg, JoAnn, in memory of Les Kegg. Lacy, Nelson & Virginia, in honor of our loving, supportive family. Lacy, Nelson & Virginia, in honor of Jack, Ruth and Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. Lacy, Nelson & Virginia, in memory of Anna Claire Laney and many dear friends that we miss. Meadow, David & Dianne, in memory of our parents. Meadow, David & Dianne, in honor of our children & grandchildren. Meynardie, Bill & Preston, in memory of Margaret Meynardie. Nyland, Jim, Jill & Ben, in memory of Scott "Bird" Nyland. Nyland, Jim, Jill & Ben, in memory of Dr. Lamar Potts. Nyland, Jim, Jill & Ben, in memory of Mrs. Jimmie Christian. Nyland, Jim, Jill & Ben, in memory of Dr. Keith Straka. Nyland, Jim, Jill & Ben, in memory of Bill Cotty. Osisek, Jodi, Vince, Andy & Timmy, in memory of Charlie Osisek. Page, Mary Ann & family, in memory of Lewis Page. Paris, Harold & Patricia, in memory of our parents. Peacock, Sara & Drea Bender, in memory of our parents, Ann & Andy Peacock, and our nephew, Michael Legg. Peacock, Sara, in honor of all of my family. Porter, Betty & Bud, in memory of our parents. Porter, Betty & Bud, in memory of our sister. Royster, Jim & Jane, in memory of Mr. & Mrs. James L. Mashburn. Royster, Jim & Jane, in memory of Mr. & Mrs. E. S. Royster. Rutledge, Belinda & Edward, in memory of Joseph and Mary Corbett. Poinsettia dedications continued on next page. 5

6 Rutledge, Belinda & Edward, in memory of Frederick and Mary Ellen Rutledge. Seigler, Rallie & Ruth, in memory of our parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Queen, Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Seigler and our son, Marshall Seigler, Jr. Seigler, Rallie & Ruth, in honor of our family - Scot, Jennifer, Sam & Ella Seigler and our church family. Simmons, Oliver & Kristin, in honor of Ted & Pat Yanchuleff. Simmons, Oliver & Kristin, in memory of Francis & Joan Simmons. Simmons, Steve & Robin, in honor of Elizabeth Simmons; Sarah Simmons-Hoskins & Aaron Hoskins. Simmons, Steve & Robin, in honor of Mrs. Edna Moore & Mrs. Betty Richardson. Spillane, Bill & Hope, in memory of our parents: Mr. & Mrs. Edward J. Spillane and the Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Alva M. Gregg. Spillane, Bill & Hope, in honor of our children & grandchildren: Josh & Page Spillane Fowler, Blake & Will; Russell & Jeanette Brown & Alexis; & William Gregg Spillane. Staines, Bill & Jane, in memory of our parents & grandparents. Staines, Bill & Jane, in honor of our children & grandchildren. Starner, Don & Janice, in honor of the glory of God. Sundby, Page & Ryland Sundby, in memory of Ken Sundby. Swinson, Ron & Dorothy, in memory of our parents. Swinson, Ron & Dorothy, in honor of our children & grandchildren. Tolson, Mike & Marsha, in memory of Joyce Warr, T.J. & Gertrude Tolson. Tolson, Mike & Marsha, in memory of Warren, Wallace and Ken Walkup. van Dijk, Lynn & Howard, in memory of our parents, Nell & Chris van Dijk and Lois & Glenn Pracejus. van Dijk, Lynn & Howard, in honor of our sons, James & Chris. Vecchiarello, Shannon, Don, Nicolas & Julia, in memory of Jimmie and Sara Scruggs. Wattleworth, Jack & Kim, in memory of Russ & Thelma Wattleworth. Wattleworth, Jack & Kim, in memory of Ki Su & Shin Kim. Wattleworth, Jack & Kim, in memory of Sandra Wattleworth. Wieters, Jo, in honor of Herb Wieters. Wyatt, Jane, in memory of Bill Wyatt. 6 Poinsettia Dedications Gracing our church in memory and in honor of those we love. PLEASE TAKE HOME POINSETTIAS IN POTTS HALL AFTER THE MORNING SERVICE ON DECEMBER 24TH, AS WELL AS THE POINSETTIAS IN THE SANCTUARY AFTER THE 7PM SERVICE ON DECEMBER 24TH. ALL ARE WELCOME TO GRAB A PLANT OR TWO! Please accept our apologies for any omissions or errors. We aim to have an accurate list. Please send updates and corrections to sandra@svpc.org. Thank you!

7 17 Advent Sunday School 17 Session Meeting 17 Children s Christmas Performance 18 Lunch Bunch 21 Longest Night Service 24 Sunday Services, 8:30am & 10:30am Congregation Celebration, 9:30am Christmas Eve Services, 5:30 & 7pm Christmas Cheer, 6:15pm Office Closed for Christmas Break If you missed Pledge Sunday, you can still pick up a pledge form at church or have one mailed to you. Moving forward in our financial giving helps everyone grow. Our giving supports our ministry to children, teens, and adults. Our giving reaches out to our neighbors. Our giving supports our beautiful building and grounds. Our building provides a safe space for our worship and fellowship, as well as for community groups. We want all of our members to make a commitment to support the ministry of the church. We want 100% participation. As you consider how you can move forward in your giving, we are not just talking about finances. Please also consider how you can move forward in all areas of your faith and involvement in the life of this church. How can you move forward in service? Prayer? Worship? Study? Challenge yourself to move forward and take responsibility for your place in the life of the church. LEND A HAND Once Christmas is over, we need volunteers for removal and storage of decorations. Roz Catoe at rozcatoe1@gmail.com if you can spare an hour or two on Saturday, December 30th beginning at 10am or just show up. There are shawls and lap blankets at both entrances to the Sanctuary that may be used by anyone that is chilly during service. Please return them to the basket after service. 7

8 The Angel Tree gifts have been delivered to Sistercare, and the women and children in our community who are taking shelter there from domestic violence this holiday season will have a brighter Christmas because of the generosity of our congregation in this season of giving. May we keep them in our prayers this season and throughout the year as they transition through a difficult time of change and uncertainty in their lives. Angel Tree gifts have also been delivered to those served by our Thornwell Building Families program, providing families experiencing stress in their lives with one less worry. Knowing that their children will have presents on Christmas morning is a great relief to families in crisis and helps to promote healing in family relationships. As we continue to ponder the unfathomable significance of the birth of a tiny baby over 2000 years ago on the other side of the world, let us seek to share with others the example Jesus gave us for how to live our lives in community with one another. Make caring, sharing, and giving a part of your Christmas traditions, in celebration of the salvation that Jesus Christ has given all of us. Opportunities for missions and outreach are all around us. Throughout the year we have highlighted twelve of the missions of our church. Take a moment to reflect on these, and other opportunities, and in this season, decide to become intentional in serving those in need. Christ, our Savior, taught us that, as we do unto the least of our brothers and sisters, we do unto Him. Show your appreciation for the hard work our praise band puts into the Christmas programs by volunteering or by signing up to provide a food item for the band dinner THIS Tuesday, December 19th: Bring food items to the Potts Hall Kitchen by 6pm Tue., Dec. 19th. JOIN THE LUNCH BUNCH TOMORROW, Monday, Dec. 18 at 11:30am at Pontiac House of Pizza, Two Notch Rd. for fun, food and fellowship. Questions? Call Dody Imhoff at