GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD HEARING GOD S WORD. SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY December 13, rd Sunday of Advent 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM

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1 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY December 13, rd Sunday of Advent 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM (LARGE PRINT BULLETINS, HYMNALS, PEW BIBLES AND ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR USHERS) *Please stand, if able. GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCMENTS Janet Winslow Christmas Joy Offering Ernie Wright Christmas Pageant Mitch Olsen and Thomas Ensley (8:30) Jacob and Evan Smouse (11:00) Christ is coming! Christ is coming to make all things new! PRELUDE Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Michael Burkhardt Steve Henley Jack Pearcy, Acolyte (11:00) INTROIT Quartet (8:30) Chancel Choir (11:00) There s a Voice in the Wilderness Crying, Prepare Henry Hugh Bancroft *INVITATION TO WORSHIP Nora Narum (8:30), Linda Huffine (11:00) The day foretold is coming. When our deafened ears will hear a choir, A heavenly host proclaiming great joy! The one foretold is coming! Whose cry will pierce the deepest gloom: a newborn s wail in the silent night! The day is at hand! World, listen to the joyous song! The savior draws near! Praise the Lord! *ADVENT CAROL No Wind at the Window Number 101 (Congregation sings verse 4) LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES Terry and Linda Oggel (8:30) The Olsen Family (11:00) ADVENT CAROL While We Are Waiting, Come Number 92, verse 1 While we are waiting, come; while we are waiting, come. Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Joyous God, creator of laughter and beauty, pleasure and joy, we confess our need of your delight and insight. We see longer lists and fewer days, harried clerks and impatient customers, busy schedules and hurried conversations, fewer dollars and greater needs. It is easy to slip under a gloomy cloud of night. O Dayspring, restore a childlike wonder and a shepherd s sense of excitement. Open our ears to angel choruses and fill our hearts with Mary-like joy. Put our lists in proper order and our days in service to you, joyous Creator, loving God. (A moment of silent reflection) PRAYER RESPONSE O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Number 88 v. 6 O come, thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death s dark shadows put to flight. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. ASSURANCE OF GOD S LOVING FORGIVENESS Friends, hear the good news. As we wait for the birth of baby Jesus and the return of our Savior, we are already forgiven. Thanks be to God! Amen. *SONG OF PRAISE Gloria in Excelsis Deo! HEARING GOD S WORD CHILDREN S CONVERSATION (11:00) Young children may leave for Godly Play after the conversation French Carol Rachel Mastin READING THE PROPHETS Selections from Psalm 65 SUNG RESPONSE Prepare the Way, O Zion Number 106 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed, O you who answer prayer! By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. By your strength you established the mountains, you are girded with might. You silence the roaring of the seas, the tumult of the peoples. The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.

2 THE WORD IN MUSIC Sing Now With Great Rejoicing J. S. Bach PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION God, as we find ourselves in the midst of Advent, we don't want to miss its beautiful meaning. We want to soak in the wonder and mystery of the Incarnation. We desire to be drawn into the story of Jesus' coming. Help us to see, hear, and truly experience the truth of this season. Amen. GOSPEL READING Luke 1: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Assurance When Your Life Is Turned Upside Down RESPONDING WITH GRATITUDE AND FAITH PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER Come Lord Jesus, come and 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 debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. OUR OFFERING A MUSICAL OFFERING Veni Emmanuel J. Wayne Kerr *SONG OF PRAISE As with Gladness Men of Old Number 150 v. 3 As they offered gifts most rare at thy manger, rude and bare, so may we with holy joy, pure and free from sin s alloy, all our costliest treasures bring, Christ, to thee, our heavenly king. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Holy God, we come to this warm and colorful season of Advent with expectant and thankful hearts. We welcome the renewed promise of your love, joy, and righteousness breaking into our world. We offer these gifts and the witness of our lives in gratitude for all you have done, are doing, and will do. This we pray in Jesus name. Amen. *ADVENT CAROL My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout Number 100 *BLESSING *CHORAL RESPONSE Choral Amen Daniel Gawthrop *POSTLUDE Toccata in D Johann Kittel

3 SCRIPTURE READING Luke 1: In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, Greetings, 29 favored one! The Lord is with you. But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end. 34 Mary said to the angel, How can this be, since I am a virgin? 35 The angel said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God. 38 Then Mary said, Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word. Then the angel departed from her. WELCOME! We re glad you joined us for worship today. We are a diverse and engaging community of faith seeking and serving Christ to make a difference. We pray that you experience Christ s presence in our midst and that his presence will sustain you in the week ahead. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP! Activity bags are available for children from an usher. Childcare for infants through 2 year olds is available in our nursery. An usher will be glad to direct you. Following the Conversation with Children during the 11:00 service, young children are welcome to go to the Preschool Block Room for Godly Play. THE FLOWER ON THE COMMUNION TABLE celebrates the birth of Joan Collins Great Granddaughter, Bonita Catharine (Bonnie Cate), born November 5, to Scott and Catharine Webster. Please let us know that you are here today! During the service, please sign the blue friendship pad and let us know that you are worshiping with us today. Songs & Lyrics reprinted under CCLI License # SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ALL CHILDREN AND YOUTH: Rehearsing for the Christmas Pageant with Mrs. Houghton at 9:35 a.m., then continue on to classes listed below at 10:00 a.m. PRESCHOOL (2-4 years) - Growing in Grace and Gratitude in the Preschool Block Room. PRIMARY- Learning about Advent through cooking. YOUTH 4YM: Elf (Spotting the Imposter). In youth rooms. ADULT ED BEGINS AT 9:45AM- We will be looking at Epiphany and the different ways this holiday is celebrated around the world. Join us to talk about Three Kings Cakes, witches, and Candlemas! 9201 W. Huguenot Rd. * North Chesterfield, VA * (804) Fax (804) * office@bonairpc.org Visit our website: Rev. Dr. Janet Winslow, Pastor Rachel Mastin, MDiv, Pastoral Assistant Stephen E. Henley, Director of Music Brenda M. Norton, Office Manager Jennifer Smouse, Preschool Director Dwayne L. Williams, Sexton

4 ANGEL TREE GIFTS are due TODAY. THE MESSIAH SING ALONG - TODAY at 4:00 p.m. in our Sanctuary Chamber orchestra and professional soloists perform in this seasonal favorite. Everybody is welcome to join in the choruses, especially the beloved Hallelujah Chorus. Borrow a score at the door or bring your own. JANUARY OUTREACH articles are due by 1:00 p.m. TOMORROW, December 14! SANTA S NEEDED! - Delivery teams meet in the parlor at 9:00 a.m. NEXT SATURDAY, December 19, then deliver the gifts to the Angel Tree families. Get more info and sign up at the Angel Tree table in the office foyer. OUT OF THE BOX CHRISTMAS Our children and youth will present their annual Christmas Pageant NEXT SUNDAY at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. GOODIES FOR THE PAGEANT AUDIENCE - Bring finger foods for the breakfast table to the Fellowship Hall NEXT SUNDAY before the 8:30 service or sometime between 9:15 and 9:30. LET S GO CAROLING! Carolers of all ages are encouraged join in singing to some of our special church family members NEXT SUNDAY, December 20. Carpools will leave church at 3:00 p.m. After caroling, we will return to church for hot cocoa! CALLING ALL FAMILY ARTISTS! Draw, paint, make a collage, or some other creative endeavor depicting an assigned scene from the Christmas story. It will be scanned and projected during the Family Carol Sing on Christmas Eve. Talk with Rachel to sign up. PAGEANT REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: TODAY - Sunday school hour and noon to 3:00 p.m. Bring a lunch. Wednesday - Exact time TBA. Saturday, December 19-9:00 a.m. to Noon. Sunday, December 20 - Be in the Fellowship Hall by 9:00 a.m.! CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATIONS 4:00 p.m. Family Carol Sing 8:30 p.m. Nativity Concert 9:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service THIS WEEK AT BON AIR PRES. (December 13-20) Sunday 8:30 a.m. Advent Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School /Adult Education 11:00 a.m. Advent Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. Messiah Sing-Along Performance (Sanctuary) 5:30 p.m. Youth Progressive Dinner (Meet at Stevens home) 7:00 p.m. Session (Room ) Monday Church Office Opened 12:00 3:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 9:30 a.m. Yoga (Room ) 3:15 p.m. Sabot School (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (Room 409) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (Fellowship Hall) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room ) Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 12:30 p.m. Staff Meeting (Library) 5:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall/Room ) 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (Rooms 403 & 405) 7:30 p.m. Property Division (Library) Wednesday Church Office Closes at Noon 12:30 p.m. Staff/Volunteer Party (Pastor Janet s Home) 6:45 p.m. Chancel Ringers (Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. Church & Society Division (Library) 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 6:00 p.m. Yoga (Room ) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room ) Friday 5:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall & Room ) Next Sunday 8:30 a.m. Advent Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Christmas Pageant (Fellowship Hall) 11:00 a.m. Advent Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 3:00 p.m. Caroling

5 Given in honor: My seven grandchildren by Joan Baker My dad, Jim Park, by Sandy Hartje My Aunt Betty by Nora Narum Our military veterans by Alan & Kathy Sestak Service men and women by Don & Sandy Thornburg Averett Tombes family by Joy Winstead Given in memory: Helen Hines, Diane s mother, by Dave & Diane Berg Our parents and grandparents by Claire & Cynthia Boeger Mac & Nettie McCeney by Marvin & Emily Boots Family and friends always in our hearts by Ron & Jane Chandler Norman Collins by Joan Collins Ken & Jean Copeland by Randy & Mary Copeland Jack & Emmy Thompson by Randy & Mary Copeland Martha W. Sampson by Rosemary Day William J. Day by Rosemary Day My husband, Bill, by Bettie Fabian and children Earl Graf by Mary Graf My husband, Walter Halpern, by Mary Ann Halpern My grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Lester E. Sherman and Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Halpern by Robert E. Halpern My husband, Phil Hartje, by Sandy Hartje My mother, Margie Park, by Sandy Hartje Sally Cato by Pam Hinterlong My husband, Jack Holland, by Judy Holland My parents, Grace & Ed Smoot, by Judy Holland Henry & Margaret Hephner by Tom Hephner Clarence & Alda Brown by Tom Hephner Marjorie Brown Hephner by Tom Hephner Wilbur Jacocks by Gussie Jacocks My father, Langstaff Johnston, by Linda Johnston My parents, Lee & Dottie Jones, by Jan Jones Gloria Cassler Armstrong by Erick & Elaine Kasten Daniel R. Kasten Sr. by Erick & Elaine Kasten Special friends and family by Frank & Jane Lawrence Jim & Vivian Little by Jim & Liz Little Betty & Clint Adair by Jim & Liz Little Laura Merritt by Fred Merritt Herb & Sue Chermside by Fred Merritt Robert Browne Miller by Grayson & Nancy Miller Our parents by Betty & Milton Myers Maurice & Louise Meddaugh by Ed & Gloria Myers Richard & Greta Voss by Ed & Gloria Myers Our parents and our brother s by Terry & Linda Oggel Ken s mom, Bernice Ford Pankey, by Ken & June Pankey Liz Rupp by John Rupp Frank Schoettinger by Marilyn Schoettinger Loved ones by Alan & Kathy Sestak Our parents by Preston & Ann Shannon Our mothers, Hertha Grube & Inge Stech, by Peter & Gisela Stech Raymond Edward Sumner by Elizabeth Sumner Loved ones by Don & Sandy Thornburg Loved ones by Virginia N. Turner Bob & Babs VanVleck by the VanVleck & Jacocks families Donald L. Kunkler by Joan B. Wilson