Myerstown Church of the Brethren

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1 Myerstown Church of the Brethren 51 West Stoever Ave., Myerstown, PA Moreover the Lord spoke again to Ahaz, saying, 11 Ask a sign for yourself from the Lord your God; ask it either in the depth or in the height above. 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, nor will I test the Lord! 13 Then he said, Hear now, O house of David! Is it a small thing for you to weary men, but will you weary my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:10-14 Sunday, the Lord s Day December 10, 2017 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Worship Service - 10:00 a.m. Web Page myerstowncob@myerstowncob.org Telephone Number _Pastor Marty Moyer Prelude Hand Chimes Welcome Advent Reading and Candle Lighting David and Janet Dubble *Opening Songs of Praise Unspeakable Joy One Small Child *Call to Worship Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a Child is born, until us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

2 Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. *Invocation Prayer Cherub Choir Children s Story Offertory Thought The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. What shall I render to the Lord For all His benefits toward me? I will take up the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord. I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people. Offertory Hymn It Came Upon the Midnight Clear #535 BR Children s Church Dismissal - 4 years old to 5th grade Prayer Scripture Mark 1:1-8 Message Are You Prepared for Christmas? *Closing Hymn The First Noel #538 BR Benediction

3 REFRIGERATOR NEWS Dec , 2017 Sunday Chime Choir Practice 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Monday Praise Team 7:00 p.m. Tuesday PIZZA HUT DAY Wednesday Bell Choir 6:15 p.m. Senior Choir 7:30 p.m. Thursday Sharing Cupboard 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Book Study 6:00 p.m. Spiritual Nurture Mtg. 7:00 p.m. Friday Sharing Cupboard 3:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday Chime Choir Practice 8:30 a.m. Children Christmas Program 9:00 a.m. Cantata/Drama 10:00 a.m. Deacons for the month of December are Earl and Cindy Liskey *Stand if you are able

4 STATISTICS FOR SUNDAY, December 3, 2017 ATTENDANCE: Sunday School 60 Worship 145 GIVING: GENERAL FUND Amount needed weekly to meet BUDGET (not actual expenses) 5, GENERAL FUND total received 2, DIFFERENCE (2,824.00) In addition, the following special general fund gifts were received: Sharing Cupboard Love Offering BUILDING FUND Amount needed weekly to meet MORTGAGE 1, BUILDING FUND total received 1, DIFFERENCE (320.00) In addition, the following special building fund gifts were received: Follow our year-to-date progress in your copy of the Church Board Minutes. Our expenses continue in your absence. Please include the church in your giving each week.

5 Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: Jean Barnhart Rick and Debbie Bashore Friend of Crystal Leahy Christa Bender Betty Jane Berger Raymond Brown Bud Brubaker Steve Clark Friend of Tom and Dolly Hoffman Francis Copenhaver Friend of Earl Liskey Joanne Ealy Keith Fehr Grandson of Jean Bomberger Pearl Fetter Leslie Fillak Sister of Lori Ruth Bill Fulk Melissa Gartner Niece of Dottie Nagle and family Luke Gehman Father of Lori Ruth Mary Ann Gibble Lauretta Houser Mother of Christa Bender Michael Hughes Kellogg Family Richard and Brenda Weierbach s daughters family Adam Kline Brother of Dolly Hoffman Carl Kline John Kline Step-dad of Jaime Heisey Tabitha Krick Daughter-in-law of Steve and Breena Krick Elaine Landis Mark Landis, Sr. Crystal Leahy Susan Lehman - Friend of Jason Ruth Paul Long Brother-in-law of Wolfe and Hower Family Kathryn Miller Spike Moore Friend of Tom and Dolly Hoffman Mataline Nauman Mother of Sharon Kline Lynne Ober Bryan Puglio Brother of Deb Eberly Darrell Reitmeyer Friend of Bill and Sharon Kline Bonnie Rittle Friend of Raymond and Dorothy Brown Matthew Royer Friend of Sharon Seldomridge Walter Sattazahn, Sr. Mike Snyder June Swisher Deb Tucker George Weitzel Uncle of Ricky Weitzel Bill Wenrich Nancy Wenrich Bill Yoh, Sr.

6 Our appreciation to Ken and Amelia Gross for being greeters. The Brethren Hour will be broadcast from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on WLBR 1270 AM from Midway Church of the Brethren. Nursery The nursery is available during the morning worship. The nursery attendants today are Jeff and Amanda Albright. Gift cards The gift card order will be processed Jan. 7 th. Don t forget, you don t have to buy gift cards for a gift, you can use them yourself. Make sure you look over the list of businesses, as new ones have been added. Christmas Greetings There is a list of Brethren Volunteer Service volunteers in the Gathering Place. It is always nice to receive greetings when you are away from home. If you would like to send a Christmas greeting to anyone on the list, please check out the list of names. Women s Fellowship is doing the Secret Sister program. If you would like to be a secret sister to someone during the year 2018, please get a packet in the Gathering Place. Fill out the paper and return to Jen Fetzer or Leslie Fuhrman by Dec. 17 th. We will be picking names on Jan. 7 th. There is a need for new or gently used adult hats, scarves, socks and gloves/mittens for the Susan Dowhower House. We will have a tree in the Gathering Place where you can hang them and will be collecting them from Dec. 3 rd through Dec. 17 th. Live Nativity There will be a Live Nativity before our Christmas Eve Service. Come at 6:00 p.m. to see the Christmas Story acted out. Afterward there will be hot chocolate and cookies in the Gathering Place. Please sign up if you are able to donate cookies. If you would like to be a part of the Live Nativity or have any questions, please contact Rachel Moyer. Pumpkin Rolls There are pumpkin rolls still available for sale. If you would like to purchase any for yourself or a gift, please contact Dottie Nagle or Toni in the church office. Thank you from Sharon Kline and family for the cards, prayers and phone calls on the passing of Sharon s step-father.

7 Prayer List - The Deacon body proposes to wipe clean and restart the prayer list as listed in the bulletin each Sunday as of January 1, We will keep the present list as is until December 31, We are asking that the members of the congregation contact Toni or Pastor Marty with names that should remain or be added to this list. Candle Lighting/Memorial Service We will be having our annual Candle Lighting Service on Sunday, January 7 th for loved ones that passed away during the year Please notify Toni in the church office at if you desire to light a candle during this service. A family member(s) is encouraged to light the candle. Next Sunday, Dec. 17 th, the worship hour is going to be the cantata/drama Lord of Light/Prince of Peace. Phone APP for Smart Phone Install the New Church APP on your smart phone to: view and listen to recorded services see important documents like the weekly bulletin, monthly newsletters, board and commission reports, sermon notes, and more get information about upcoming events get notifications for upcoming events receive notification of cancellations and rescheduled events The APP is FREE to use. Go to to get the download link and installation instructions. See David or Janet Dubble if you have any questions.