The Baptist Church of Franklin Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Sunday, December 11, rd Sunday of Advent- Love

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1 The Baptist Church of Franklin Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Sunday, December 11, rd Sunday of Advent- Love The Family of the Baptist Church of Franklin extends a warm WELCOME to all visitors. We hope that your worship experience will help you to draw closer to God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Please complete a welcome card to let us know that you were visiting with us, and place it in the offering plate. Minister: Reverend Gary Andy For Thought and Prayer: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) Prelude Special Music: Little One, Tiny One by the Choir Welcome & Announcements Call to Worship Invocation & The Lord s Prayer (Debts/Debtors) Praise & Worship: The First Noel (Hymnal Page 265 v 1, 2, &6) Angel, from the Realms of Glory (Hymnal Page 259 v 1, 2, &5) O, Come All Ye Faithful (Hymnal Page 249 v 1, 2, & 3) Small Talk Lighting of the Advent Wreath: Candle of Love Prayer Time Hymn of Praise: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Hymnal Page 251) Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10 (Pew Bible Page 1902) Sermon: Advent Love Hymn of Worship: Away In a Manger (Hymnal Page 262) Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Doxology Benediction This Week s Abiding Memorial Jennie e Martinson John Hawthorne Dr. John R Merrill Jr Parker E Sawyer

2 Our Church Directory If you are visiting us today and would like more information please fill out the visitors card located in front of you within the pew. We welcome you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Interim Pastor: Reverend Gary Andy Administrative Assistant: Hannah Harrington Church Office Phone: Pastor s Office Phone: Website: thebaptist@metrocast.net Church Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am-3:00pm Tuesday & Thursday 10:30am-5:00pm Special Bulletin Cover Pastor s Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 10am-6pm Wednesday 1pm-9pm You can now visit our mobile site by scanning this box

3 Dec 11 Dec 15 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 24 Dec 23 Dec 25 Dec 29 Jan 1 Jan 5 Jan 7 Monthly Reminders Adult Bible Study 9:10-9:45am 3 rd Sunday of Advent Service 10am No Women s Bible Study until January Adult Bible Study 9:10-9:45am 4 th Sunday of Advent Service 10am Candlelight Service 5pm Triboard Meeting 7pm Christmas Eve Service 7pm Youth Activity Swimming & Snack No Adult Bible Study until Jan 22 nd Christmas Day Service 10am Communion Sunday 10am One Heart Mission 9am-Noon Women s Bible Study- There will be no Women s Bible Study until January. The next study will be Patriarch s by Beth Moore. Information can be found in our Winter Carillon. Please disregard the start date in the Carillon. We will be starting in January not December. Thank you! Teddy Bear Campaign-The David s House at Dartmouth Hospital is low in their Teddy Bear Ministry. Amanda Keniston is asking our Church Family to donate new Teddy Bears for this Campaign. These teddy bears are given to children that stay for any length of time at the David's House at Dartmouth Hospital. Please consider in giving one today. There will be a collection box at the back of the Sanctuary. Retired Ministers & Missionaries Offering-If it leads you, let s remember our faithful Ministers and Missionaries that followed God s wishes for many years. This offering is a way to thank them for many years of service. Youth Activities December 23 rd? to 6pm Youth Activity Swimming and Snack --at Steele Hill Resort. Transportation is required. Please contact Sue Jancetic at for start time and to sign up. January 13 th and 27th 7pm -8:45pm Chat N a Movielight snacks and parts one & two of The Great Commandments Tithing & Offering Tithes & Offering Totals for December 4, 2016 Offering/Tithing: $ Benevolence: $100 Communion: $ Attendance Totals for December 4, 2016 Adults: 36 Youth: 7 One Heart Mission Town Unknown 5 Franklin 106 Gilford 2 Hill 1 Northfield 12 Tilton 9 Total 135 Families

4 Prayer Ministry Church wide: Prayers of comfort for the family of Marjorie Colby at her passing. Prayers of support for Enid Pickering as she moves into Mountain Ridge as her new home. Prayers for all those who are struggling with family illnesses and spiritual concerns. Sermon Notes ~ Advent Love ~ Chris C: prayers of peace for the families of the Ohio State tragedy. Jerry D: Prayers of protection for the firemen at the fires in the south. Paul: Prayers of protection for Christians being persecuted. Lisa H: Prayers of healing for her pain. Jeff R: Prayers of love for the members of our church family. Nursing Home Members (Please pray for the health of all who are listed) Belknap County Home: Mavis Rutherford Merrimack County Home: Nicy Ladd Mountain Ridge: Enid Pickering

5 Christmas Altar Flowers Dedication Form Please include the name of: Christmas Altar Flowers Dedication Form Please include the name of: My relationship to this person: Flowers will be given (circle one): In Memory of In Honor of My/Our name: Please return these forms by Dec 14 th to the Church Office either by: Placing form in offering plate Placing form in Admin Mailbox ing to Mailing: PO Box 306 Franklin NH My relationship to this person: Flowers will be given (circle one): In Memory of In Honor of My/Our name: Please return these forms by Dec 14 th to the Church Office either by: Placing form in offering plate Placing form in Admin Mailbox ing to Mailing: PO Box 306 Franklin NH 03235