2 nd Sunday of Advent December 9, :00 a.m. Pastor Amanda Bakale

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2 2 nd Sunday of Advent December 9, :00 a.m. Pastor Amanda Bakale Elder-in-Charge: Andy d [* Please rise, in body or spirit] Gathering and Greeting Gathering Song: Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground) Welcome and Announcements *Call to Worship *God s Greeting and Mutual Greeting *Songs of Praise: Oh, What a Glorious Night Candle Lighting Scripture Reading: Isaiah 26: Advent Prayer Advent Declaration Lighting of the Advent Candle Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) Song: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Children s Blessing Children ages 3 Grade 3 are now invited to participate in Sunday School. Children (ages 3-5 only) need to be signed in and out by a parent or guardian. Proclamation of the Word Song of Preparation: PsH #342 vs, 1,2,4,5 Of the Father s Love Begotten Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading: I Corinthians 15: 1-8, 12-26, Sermon: Our Resurrection Hope Prayer of Application

3 Response to the Word Children in Grades 4-6 are invited to participate in their weekly sermon discussion. *Song of Response: I Am the Bread of Life Prayers of the People Offering: 1) Ministries of Community Christian Reformed Church 2) House of Friendship Offertory Song: Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come) Celebration of the Lord s Supper The Teaching The Institution Prayer of Thanksgiving Song: I Am the Bread of Life The Invitation The Lord s Supper - the bread is Udi s gluten, dairy and nut free - the juice is non-alcoholic Behold the Lamb *God s Parting Blessing Remembrance (the Communion Song) See What a Morning *Doxology: PsH #641 Three-fold Amen The congregation is asked to remain in their seats after the service to allow the Pastor and people with special duties or disabilities to exit first. Please exit when the music begins. Following the service, everyone is invited to come together for fellowship and coffee/tea/juice in the gymnasium. Coffee for seniors is served in the Multi-Purpose room.

4 6:00 pm Friendship Christmas Service Order of Service to be distributed this evening. OUR CHURCH FAMILY The bracketed numbers indicate the Community to which these individuals belong Lynda J (14) moved from Grand River Hospital to Freeport this past Tuesday to allow for continued care as she regains her health and strength. Pray for patience and for a good recovery. Jean Q (1) spent the past week at St. Mary s Hospital under observation. If all goes well she hopes to be home this weekend. May the Lord comfort those who experienced the death of a family member this past week: Our condolences are extended to following: Shannon C and her son, Rowan (7) with the passing away of Shannon s father, Mr. Patrick Bud C. Mr. C passed away at the Stratford General Hospital on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the age of 80. A celebration of Bud s life was held in Stratford on Wednesday, December 5, John M (13) with the passing away of his brother, Mr. Jans M. Jans was an uncle to Sandra and Paul S (Michelle, Ryan) (14), Natalie and David S (8)) and Eileen and Rick H (Lindsay, Lauren, Ben) (4). A service was held at Westmount Funeral Chapel this past Friday. Anita and Gavin G (7) with the sudden passing away of Anita s brother, Mr. Simon E on Wednesday, December 5. Simon was an uncle to Tom and Kristin G (Gavin, Lachlan, Rowan) (14). Visitation will be held in the Maranatha Christian Reformed Church (33 King Ave. York, ON) tomorrow, Monday, December 10, 2018 from 2-4 and 7 9 p.m. followed by the service in the church, on Tuesday, December 11 at 11 a.m. Please continue to pray for: those who are shut-in and/or unable to worship with us on a regular basis because of various health issues; Mandy B (7); Gine K (1); Sandra K (9); Olga S (11); Jenny W (6); Ralph W (14); those dealing with depression and other forms of mental illness; those dealing with cancer, its treatment and effects: Arend S (11) in declining health at Innisfree House; those dealing with broken relationships; those who are unemployed or underemployed; Anthony and Barbara P with Daystar Ministries on Manitoulin Island; the staff and leadership at the Journey as they are currently without a pastor and are going through a process of discerning God s future for their congregation;

5 the persecuted Church; the Ministries and the Leadership of our congregation Congratulations to the following members celebrating a birthday in the coming week: Dec 9 Marjo M (14) Dec 10 Nancy P (14) May they experience God s richest blessings in the coming year and as they celebrate their birthday! Dec 16 Dec 23 Dec 25 Dec 30 UPCOMING SERVICES 10 a.m. 3 rd Sunday of Advent Pastor Amanda 6 p.m. Pastor Amanda/Pastor Carel Blue Christmas Service 10 a.m. 4 th Sunday of Advent Pastor Carel 6 p.m. Candlelight Service 10 a.m. Christmas Day Service 10 a.m. Profession of Faith 6 p.m. Last service of 2018 Lord s Supper Jan 6 10 a.m. First service of p.m. Evening Service What is a Blue Christmas Service? Christmas can be a painful time for some. It may be the first Christmas without a loved family member who has recently died. It may be a season that is particularly difficult this year because of a recent job loss or scary diagnosis or the constant disappointment of a long-held hope. In the midst of the lights and joy of the Christmas season, we need the space and time to acknowledge our sadness and disappointment, our anger and our fear. We need to know that we are not alone. OFFERING SCHEDULE Budget Contributions For December 2, 2018 Actual Contributions Received Targeted Contributions Contributions (Shortfall)/ Surplus Dec 2 $13,320 $12,758 $562 YTD $709,680 $808,480 ($98,800) Calvin College $ 1,589 World Renew $ 400 Benevolence Fund $ 100 Laurentian Hills Christian School $ 100 House of Friendship $ 40 Resonate Global Mission $ 20 Our offering today is for House of Friendship. Originally, House of Friendship was a store-front mission on King Street in downtown Kitchener. It had a reading room, a dining room and provided food. The mission was a response of the local Christian community to the physical and spiritual needs of the area s most vulnerable residents a tradition that continues to this day. Over the years, the work of House of Friendship has evolved into a charitable social service agency serving thousands, providing addiction treatment, food, housing, and community resources throughout Waterloo Region. Every year they walk with over 42,000 people who need food, housing, community resources or addiction treatment.

6 Next week our offering is for Woodland Christian High School. Woodland Christian High School is a vibrant Christian community of learning where the love of God is evident and where students will be equipped to serve in our society as followers of Christ. Woodland Christmas Concert: You are invited to join the Woodland Christian High School community on Thursday, December 13 at 7:00 pm for our annual Christmas concert. A variety of performances will be presented as we celebrate the Christmas season and the musical gifts of our students. Please come and enjoy this evening with us. COMMUNITY CHURCH NEWS Congregational Meeting Report: On Friday, November 30 only 44 people gathered for the congregational meeting. The major item on the agenda was the 2019 budget totaling $939,970 which is a 5.77% increase over With 511 confessing members that amount comes out to $1,816 per member for the year. (This number is given as a giving guide). The budget was approved as presented. May the Lord give us the generosity to meet our budget requirements for Shawn M was thanked for his work since he is stepping down as treasurer. Pastor Carel gave an update on the Congregational Assistance Program (CAP). He reported that the utilization rate for 2018 was just over 8% with the major presenting issues being anxiety, marital matters and depression. Pastor Amanda and Pastor Carel gave a staff ministry update and shared a little about how the pastoral team works and about some of the joys and challenges of ministry. A brief update was given on the building project informing those present that the first stage of the project should be complete in early February. Praise the Lord for CCRC and its respective ministries! Advent Candle Readings: We are looking for children to participate the advent candle reading for Sunday, December 16. We have parts for 4-10 kids, at various reading levels. If you are interested please let Heidi R know. Thank you to those who have already volunteered. Sunday School Teachers Needed: There is a need for 2 additional teachers for grade 3. This group meets during the morning service. If you are able to help, please contact Sherrie M. The nurseries need you! Volunteers are still needed in the nurseries. We are looking for an additional 6-8 volunteers in order to create a 6th team to join the roster. This will allow for our volunteers to only be needed once every 6 weeks. Volunteers of all ages are welcome and time commitment is minimal! Please contact Stephanie S if interested. Kitchen Items: There are a number of items collecting in the kitchen. They are now on the table by the door in the gym. Please take home any items that belong to you by Wednesday, December 19. Any items left behind after that date will be donated to the Perfect Find. Cadets (a club for boys ages 7 13) will meet tomorrow evening at 7:30 p.m. at the church.

7 L.A.F.F. (Life After Fifty Five) Our Christmas meeting for L.A.F.F. is December 11. Coffee and fellowship at 10:00 a.m. and the meeting will start at 10:30, with Pastor Bernie leading us in lesson 5 of King David. This will be followed by our Christmas program, and pizza for lunch, $5 each person. Anyone wishing to bring homemade goodies for coffee is welcome to do so and will be appreciated. Consistory will meet this Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Coffee Break: Come join us for Coffee Break's Annual Christmas Potluck Brunch at 9:30 am this Wednesday, December 12th! There will be lots of yummy food and fellowship to get us into the festive spirit! Please ensure that the dishes you bring are peanut and tree nut free. This is the perfect event to invite your women friends and neighbours to who may be interested in what Coffee Break is all about! (As usual, childcare will be provided!) Please note that this will be our LAST Coffee Break morning for Coffee Break will resume on Wednesday, January 16th at 9:30 am. If you have any questions, please contact Jen F. Please note that there will be no Impact meeting this Wednesday evening. Instead, please join us at the church on Friday December 14 for our Christmas dinner and social. You are in for a treat, our dinner will be catered by Qdoba. If you are not familiar with this restaurant, think tacos, burritos, cheese, chips and all the good stuff that goes with it. Come hungry and ready to celebrate the Christmas season with your Impact friends. 7-9 p.m. Bring $10 to help with the cost of the meal. See you Friday night! GEMS (Girls Everywhere Meeting the Saviour a club for girls ages 7-13) will meet this Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the church. DENOMINATIONAL NEWS For all of the announcements, employment and volunteer opportunities available through the Denomination and others, please see the listing and posters on the Deacons bulletin board across from the washrooms for information. Advent Family Faith Formation Tip - On this second Sunday in Advent, add things to your home that remind you that we are expecting Jesus to return. Set an extra place at the table when you eat, or create and decorate a mural together that says Come, Lord Jesus. (Faith Formation Ministries; crcna.org/faithformation) Advent Means Fullness of Life - The miracle of Advent brings us Uzima or fullness of life (Jn. 10:10). Through World Renew s Gift Catalogue, you can help a family with a filter for clean water to drink, give a child the food they need to grow with a nutrition kit, or provide shelter to a disaster survivor. Give someone the opportunity to experience fullness of life today. Give at worldrenew.net/gifts or call to order.

8 Joy To The World - Hints of Christmas litter the Psalm book as the psalmists sing of the coming of a Savior, the Savior we now know as Jesus Christ. Join Groundwork as we examine Psalm 98, Psalm 96, and Psalm 72 to learn what we can expect his coming to bring and what it means for us and for the world. Listen now at GroundworkOnline.com and subscribe to Groundwork's weekly s for future episodes. Calvin Symposium on Worship - You are invited to register and attend the annual Calvin Symposium on Worship, January 24-26, 2019, at Calvin College and Calvin Theological Seminary. The three-day conference brings together a wide audience of artists, musicians, pastors, scholars, students, worship leaders and planners, and other interested worshipers. There are excellent rates for students and groups from churches. All worship services are free and open to the public. See worship.calvin.edu/symposium/ for complete information and the registration link.