ROCK LAKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CELEBRATING 65 YEARS (1949-2014) Breath of Heaven 905 Village Drive South Charleston WV 25309 (304) 768-4141 rlpc@wirefire.com www.rlpc.org December 21, 2014 1
A Nursery for birth through 3 year olds is provided. Large Print bulletins are available in the narthex for anyone who may need one. To add a name to the prayer list below, please call the church office (768-4141). Please pray for the following this week: Joys: The Thanksgiving holiday weekend Large group at Bluestone s Older Youth Retreat The volunteers who recently helped clean up the CLC Brittany Fletcher and Roberta Arthur not more seriousely hurt in auto accident Our Friends and Neighbors: Aaron Mike Alsop s Aunt Jean Roberta Arthur Steven Barker Gene Bishop David Bradley Jim Browning Mark Casey Bonnie Cheely Courtney Childers Landen Childers Larry Childers Mira Childers Dick Clark Anne Copper Helen Davis Lester Davis Ric Deal Jeff Dent John Fenwick Brittany Fletcher Gene & Patsy Hackworth Berry Hale Kaitlyn Hannan On Active Duty: Brett Baker Jeff Barker Brandon Batten Brent Bishop Mathias Callison Evan Chaney Adam Dunn Adilynn Hardin Amanda Hedrick Catherine Gilbert Johnston Martha Rice Kerns Teddi Kluiko Cavan Kelly Sherry McGuire Jackie Pauley Jerry Pauley G.W. Reeves Laura Rinehart Shirley Scarberry Jean Smith Susan Spurgeon Linda & Tom Sweeney William Wagner Monica Watkins Jerri Whittington All victims of violence All those who struggle physically, spiritually, and emotionally Those struggling in their relationships Stephen Johnson Justin Jones Johnny Justice Gary Lide Tony Mitchell Robert Parks Carlen Peery Christopher Santiago Those struggling financially or looking for work Freedom & peace everywhere The people of the Arab world Those taking care of people who are ill or injured Recovery from the fighting between Israel and Palestine The troops going to fight Isis The troops going to fight Ebola Veterans of past wars and those currently serving Families who have lost a loved one who was serving Sam Ford s family on the occasion of the death of his niece, Emily Matthey Matthew Vittelo All those who have been injured Families of those who are serving Our troops facing terrorist attacks Families of all those who have lost someone in the conflict In Nursing Homes: Dottie Meadows, Genesis Rehab. & Health Care, Dunbar; Hubert Callison, The Pocahontas Center, Marlinton WV; Bob & Ailene Estep, Genesis Healthcare In Personal Care Home: Sweet Briar: Helen Belcher & Sherry McGuire; Quarry Manor: Mazie Pratt & Cliff Asbury At Home: Francis Shriver, Susie Straight; Jim & Norma Stoneking Presbytery: First Presbyterian Church, Bluefield; Highlawn Presbyterian Church, St. Albans; First Presbyterian Church, Whitesville; Wandumbi Special School, Wandumbi Parish 2
THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY Third Sunday of Advent December 21, 2014 * = All who are able are invited to stand Bold type invites reading or singing by the congregation Italic type invites silent reading by the congregation THE CHIMES CALL US TO WORSHIP GATHERING PRELUDE O Come, All Ye Faithful Arr. John A. Behnke THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST May the peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Greet one another with the peace of Christ. HYMN #143 Angels, from the Realms of Glory *ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING *HYMN #92 While We Are Waiting, Come Verse 1 (As the first candle is lit) On the first Sunday of Advent we lit a candle for Hope. (As the second candle is lit) Our second a candle was lit for Peace. (As the third, pink, candle is lit) Our third candle was lit for Joy. This week we light our candle for the last Sunday of Advent, the candle for love. (The fourth candle is lit) This is the love we search for: the love that gives without counting the cost, the love that weaves compassion and justice together, the love that endures when the going is rough, the love that was revealed in the in the life and sacrifice of Jesus, the love that lights up the family circle, the love that searches out and defines our faith community, 3
Love that hugs a family close, Love that shows itself in caring and Encouragement at work and at school, Love that breaks out in laughter, and is felt in the silence of friendship, Love within us, Love around us, Love that builds up, a Love that shines out as we act for the powerless and the innocent, and work for the world renewed in the spirit of Christ we pray. *HYMN #92 While We Are Waiting, Come Verse 1 By David Sparks, Summerland, British Columbia. MISSION MOMENT PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE BREATH PRAYER LISTENING TO THE WORD MESSAGE IN SCRIPTURE AND SONG Breath of Heaven Arranged by Craig Adams Choir Long-Expected Jesus Medley Breath of Heaven (Mary s Song) Words/Music by Chris Eaton and Amy Grant Taylor Bailey Soloist All Is Well Let Us Be Words/Music by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Michael W. Smith Words/Music by Jason Dyba and Mike Hurst All Ye Faithful Medley All sing: O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels. O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! 4
Choir: Silent Night, Holy Night The First Noel * All stand and sing: Joy to the world! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King. Let ev ry heart prepare Him room, And heav n and nature sing, And heav n and nature sing, And heav n and heav n and nature sing. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation; Sing, all ye citizens of heav n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord! BLESSING POSTLUDE GOING FORTH TO SERVE Quote The spirit of Christmas is annual; the Spirit of Christ is eternal. Stuart Briscoe 5
Other scripture passages that were used in the service or the bulletin: Luke 1:26-46b HOUSEHOLD PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK Morning: Expectant God, Mary has new life in her, the promise of your salvation. Fill me with hope this day as I lift my life to you and seek to do your will. Look with favor on our world and all who are in need, that your Love may be magnified as I follow humbly in your way. Amen. Evening: Lord, as I come to you seeking rest this night, I pray that all may find a home in you, be disturbed by no one, and be free of the afflictions of the evil one, for you, O God, are mighty to save. Amen. ************************************************************************************* Breath of Heaven by Craig Adams Reverend Rick McGuire, Narrator Marilyn Padon, Music Director Pam Ferrell, Accompanist Bryan Roberts, Guitarist Bianca Jenkins, Violinist Taylor Bailey, Soloist Members: Sara Bragg Merrily Bailey Taylor Bailey Olga Schmidt Bianca Jenkins Mary Wagner Margie Gumowski Stephanie Friend Linda Bossie Ken Schmidt Dick Clark Gale Berry Brienna Jenkins Susan O Connell 6
CHURCH NOTES FOR THOSE OF YOU WISHING TO SUPPORT RLPC FINANCIALLY offering plates are in the rear of the sanctuary, by the doors. Please place your gifts, tithes and offerings in one of the plates either before or after the service. A prayer of dedication will be in included in the Prayers of the People. IF YOU ARE A VISITOR and wish to bless our congregation s ministry financially, please place your gift in one of the offering plates. We are very thankful for your support of RLPC s mission. DECEMBER IS A SPECIAL MONTH Every month belongs to God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit but December is more special because we celebrate the birth of Jesus and because of His birth we give more gifts than in any other month of the year. As part of your Christmas celebrations, please remember those less fortunate who need our help, love and support. At RLPC there will be many chances to do this by contributing to various offerings, projects, and funds. One of these which our denomination sponsors is the Christmas Joy Offering. This offering provides assistance for those who have dedicated their lives to the service of the church and supports leadership development and education at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges and will be received this morning. Please give this offering your prayerful consideration. EXPLORING GOD S FUTURE FOR ROCK LAKE CHURCH is the purpose for the time of prayer, every Monday, from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm. Everyone who is available at that time is invited to join us in our sanctuary. If you cannot be with us in person, we hope wherever you are on Mondays at that time will join us by asking God for guidance about RLPC s future. If you have questions, please call our pastor, Rick McGuire, 304-533-6008. AN INVITATION TO ALL CHURCH MEMBERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS to join the Music Department in Christmas Caroling Monday, December 22 at 6:30 to our home bound church members. We will meet in the Music Room at 6:30. Bring a flashlight. Music will be provided. Join us in sharing the music and celebration of the season with members of our church family. THESE DAYS DAILY DEVOTION BOOKLETS for January/February/March are available in the narthex. Please feel free to take one. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN UP to benefit RLPC through the Kroger Community Awards Program. Go to kroger.com, create an online account, enter your Kroger Plus card number, go to the Community tab and choose Rock Lake Presbyterian Church. 27 people have already signed up, resulting in RLPC to receive a check for $603.35 by year end. Please call Kay Rotz at 304-768-8996 if you have any questions. 7
NURSERY HELPERS scheduled for next week are Ed & Merrily Bailey. Please contact Michelle Broyles or the church office if you will not be available as scheduled. Thank you. THE LITURGIST SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK is Ken Schmidt. PLEASE BE SURE to fill in the date when completing the Enrollment and Welcome card at the end of your pew. Thank you. LAST WEEK AT A GLANCE: Worship Attendance: 54 Offering Received: $6,221.65 IMPORTANT NOTICE! Donors must deliver checks on or by midnight December 31, 2014 in order to claim a charitable contribution deduction for 2014. Checks that are in the offering during the first worship service in 2015 will not qualify for a charitable contribution deduction in 214, even if the check was actually written in 2014. However, under the so-called "mailbox exception," checks that are mailed and postmarked in 2014 will be deductible in 2014 though they are not received by the church until 2015. You may give check directly to the treasurer, place it in the treasurer's box in the office or place in the church's mailbox (Village Drive side of the church). All boxes will be checked after midnight, December 31. Thank you for joining us today. A restroom is located in the parlor across from the Sanctuary. It is handicap accessible. Additional restrooms are located downstairs and near the nursery. A water fountain is available downstairs or cups of water are available in the parlor. There are coloring books, coloring sheets, and crayons available in the narthex for children during services. If your child leaves the sanctuary to sit in the parlor during a service, please have an adult accompany the child. Thank you. Ministries Nursery - George & Judy Powers Elder Greeters - Hilda Alsop, John Haynes Ministers - Every Member of Our Congregation Pastor - Richard W. McGuire (Cell: 304-533-6008) Organist - Pam Ferrell Music Director - Marilyn Padon Administrative Secretary - Kim Hannan Missionaries - Dr. Leslie and Cynthia Morgan from Bangladesh and Frank and Nancy Dimmock from Africa New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council Of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. OT - Old Testament, NT - New Testament Portions of this order of worship are reprinted by permission of Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion. Copyright 2013. 8
Join us in the Sanctuary December 24th at 7 p.m. ************************************************************************************* We wish everyone in the Rock Lake Family a blessed and joy filled Christmas. From the Staff of RLPC and RLCLC: Rick, Kim, Marilyn, Pam, Brittany & Bianca 9
THIS WEEK AT ROCK LAKE Sunday, December 21, 2014 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship (Christmas Joy Offering Received) Monday 9:00 a.m. CLC / VISTA Staff Meeting CLC 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Time of Prayer Sanctuary 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pastor in the office 2:30 p.m. AA Meeting Parlor 6:30 p.m. Christmas Caroling Music Room Tuesday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pastor in the office Wednesday / Christmas Eve Office Closed 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Thursday / Merry Christmas! Office Closed Friday Office Closed 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. NA Meeting Parlor Sunday, December 28,2014 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship 10
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