West Green Tree Church of the Brethren December 22, 2013 The Fourth Sunday of Advent Order of Worship 10:30AM Welcome and Announcements Prelude Take this moment to fix your eyes on Jesus and prepare your heart for worship. *Praise Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Children Sing! Jesus, the Savior is Born with Joy to the World Scripture Luke 1:46-55 One: And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me - holy is his name. His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. All: He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts. One: He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble. All: He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty. One: He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful All: To Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors. A Time of Remembrance Lighting of the Advent Wreath The Fourth Candle - Angels Prayer of Adoration (In Unison) All: Dear Father in Heaven, we are filled with joy and gratitude this morning for the gift of the Savior Jesus. We are thankful that He is not a Savior afar off, but linked to our nature in the matter of His birth in a lowly manger and to rescue us and show us how to love and how to live in this world. With heartfelt love we give thanks. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Our Gifts and Offerings One: We were once lost and without hope. But God provided a way to salvation through one small child in a manger. Let us provide hope and salvation by giving our gifts and offerings. Offertory Two Piano Duet Leslie Allen & Ryan Arndt Pastoral Prayer Christmas Cantata On This Very Night/Christmas is Jesus (A Compilation) Comp. K. Worley & M. Speck Arr. M. Speck, L. Goss, D. Zaloudik Scripture Galatians 3:15 4:7 Message The Promise Closing Praise Go, Tell It on the Mountain *Blessing Postlude * Denotes all who are able please rise
ANOINTING SUNDAY TODAY has been set aside as Anointing Sunday. For those desiring prayer, please plan to see a deacon following this morning s service. DEACON CALL RE-SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 29th Due to the inclement weather on December 15th, the Deacon Call has been re-scheduled for next Sunday, December 29th. You will be asked to write two names on a ballot. They can be husband & wife or two individuals. Whom has God directed you to call? The current Deacons are: Derek & Jes Groff, Phil & Donna Hollinger, Doug & Darlene Breneman, Shawn & Lisa Cannon, Jeff & Dori Schwanger, Marlin & Rose Hibshman, & June Kolp. THIRD ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER The Community Christmas Dinner will be held Wednesday, Christmas day. Hands are needed to help with dinner preparations on Monday, December 23rd beginning at 4 pm. Please see Tracy Drescher, Matt Haverkamp, Cindy Seitz or Rose & Marlin Hibshman with questions. OFFICE HOURS The office will be closed December 25th & 26th for the Christmas holiday. END OF YEAR GIVINGS In order to receive credit for the 2013 tax year, any givings must be received in the church office or post marked by December 31st. Any givings received or post marked after this date will go to 2014. FIRST WEDNESDAYS The normal First Wednesday schedule begins January 8th. Come out at 6:30 pm for dinner, 7 pm for worship & 7:15 pm for classes for all ages. Please sign up by January 5th if you plan to come for dinner. Teachers & helpers are needed for First Wednesdays for February & March. Please see Audrey Garber if you would like to help. We can t have the wonderful First Wednesdays without YOU! NURSERY/TODDLER HELP NEEDED Volunteers are needed for the Nursery/Toddler room for the 8 am service in 2014. Please contact Angie Harnish if interested. Volunteers are also needed in the nursery & toddler rooms for the 10:30 am service. Please see Kelly Garber or email her at Kelly@garberdairyfarm.com to volunteer. CHILDREN S CHURCH Teachers are needed for Children s Church on February 16th & March 16th for the 10:30 am service. Please see Audrey Garber to volunteer. JUAREZ MEXICO TRIP A trip is being organized traveling to Juarez, Mexico to build a house in the community March 1st - 8th 2014. Please see Dennis Saylor or contact him at 665-3471 if interested in going. LIVING PROOF LIVE WITH BETH MOORE Ladies, Beth Moore is coming to Hershey in May! We would like to get a group of ladies together to attend the Living Proof Live event. Please see Audrey Garber by 12/31 for more information & to take advantage of the early bird special! CHURCHES THAT CARE NEEDS Two needs have been presented to the Witness Commission and they are sharing them with the WGT Family: Student is in need of a bed, sheets, pillow & small dresser; Woman can t drive & needs help running small errands. If interested in helping with either of these needs, please contact Angie Harnish. You may also contact Tina Roberge, CTC Coordinator, at ctc@hope4etown.org or 717-715 -6898. JR. HIGH SNOW TUBING The Jr. High will head to Ski Roundtop January 17th to go tubing! Meet at the church at 5 pm & return at 11 pm. Cost is $20 (snacks & water bottles provided). We must have enough kids attend so sign up by TODAY. Turn in forms & payment to Amy & John Burkhart. You (and your friends) will only be counted once the form & money have been turned in. See Amy Burkhart with questions.
STATISTICS FROM LAST WEEK Attendance: Sunday School: NONE Total Worship: 112 Offerings: General Fund: $ 3,022.00 Building Fund: $ 25.00 Weekly Budget: $ 5,741.05 Deacon Fund: $ 25.00 Year to Date Budget: $ 287,052.50 Seminary Fund: $ - 0 - Year to Date Giving: $ 224,658.47 TODAY S SERVANTS 10:30 a. m. Greeters Walt & Lois Schwanger Pianist/Organist Ryan Arndt Chorister Glenn Weaver Offertory Leslie Allen & Ryan Arndt Special Music WGT Choir/Cantata & Children Sing! 10:30 a. m. Advent Family The Charles Drescher Family 10:30 a. m. Sound Room Duane Martin & Jason Leonard 10:30 a. m. Nursery Adrienne Fellenbaum 10:30 a. m. Toddler The Chad Garber Family Ushers Sojourners SS Class Prayer Coordinator Jan Hawthorne (951-3955) Worship Leader Courtney Peffley Messenger Pastor Mick Allen DECEMBER 29th SERVANTS 8:00 a. m. Greeters Ruth Carlson 10:30 a. m. Greeters Bob & Shirley Dunkelberger Pianist/Organist Brenda Geib Chorister Regena Tripp Special Music Ryan Arndt 8:00 a. m. Sound Room Duane Martin & Jason Leonard 10:30 a. m. Sound Room Jeff Schwanger & Zane Seitz 8:00 a. m. Nursery/Toddler NONE 10:30 a. m. Nursery Brenda Axe & Tracy Drescher 10:30 a. m. Toddler Kathy Martin & Nicole Drescher Ushers Prayer Coordinator Jan Hawthorne (951-3955) Worship Leader Shawn Cannon Messenger Pastor Mick Allen WEST GREEN TREE DEACONS June Kolp Jeff & Dori Schwanger Derek & Jessica Groff Doug & Darlene Breneman Phil & Donna Hollinger Shawn & Lisa Cannon Marlin & Rose Hibshman CALENDAR OF THE WEEK TODAY After Service Anointing Monday, December 23 Noon Lunch Break Prayer Tuesday, December 24 7:00 p. m. Christmas Eve Service December 25 12:30 p. m. Community Christmas Dinner Office Closed December 26 Office Closed FUTURE EVENTS December 29 Both Services Deacon Call Re-scheduled January 1 Office Closed January 8 6:30 p.m. First Wednesday January 13 7:00 p. m. Tiny Timbers Board Mtg. January 14 7:00 p. m. Board Meeting January 19 10:30 a. m. Children s Church January 21 7:00 p. m. Deacon Mtg. January 26 Both Services Anointing Sunday January 28 7:00 p. m. Executive Committee Mtg. PRAYER CONCERNS Esther Miller (health) Don Hoover (healing) Susie Brooks (health) Janie Kreider (healing) Dori Schwanger (healing) Hank Miller (healing) Dorothea Grieger (health) Margaret Thomas (health) Jean Collins (health) Wanda Winters (healing) Merle Kreider (healing) Nancy Arendas (healing) Julie Kreiner (healing) Grace Leonard (healing) Roxann Heisey (healing) Art & Kathryn Gantz (health) Family of Jean Sprenkle *Jerry Huber (recovery) Jacque Fellenbaum (health) Bruce Kissinger (healing) *Family of Gary Collins Linda Rolls & Rick Jr. (health) Jessica Range (healing) *Shirley Dunkelberger (recovery) New Housing for Pastor Mick & Leslie Charles & Charlotte Riggleman (health) *Denotes new prayer concern STORM WATCH Tune in to the following channels to check for any service cancellations: www.wgal.com - Stormwatch, WHP - Channel 21, WPMT - Channel 43, CW - Channel 15, FM 90.3 WJTL (radio) CONTACT INFORMATION & SERVICE TIMES 740 Greentree Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Phone: 653-5367; Fax 653-5056 www.westgreentree.org westgreentree@embarqmail.com Service Times Sunday School 9:15 am Contemporary Worship 8 am Traditional Worship 10:30 am Michael Mick Allen, Pastor pastormickallen@gmail.com Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, Friday Off Audrey Estep, Ministry Intern Paula Jones, Administrative Assistant
In Memory Of Richard & Mary Hollinger Given by Don & Ruthie Hollinger Raymond & Nora Hostetter Given by Don & Ruthie Hollinger Eugene Cannon Given by The Shawn Cannon Family Nanny Given by JT & Nicole Drescher Sharon Drescher Given by Charlie & Tracy Drescher Troy & Ken Risser Given by Pat & Kathy Risser Thelma Fay Harry Given by Henry Harry Jeffrey Dean Harry Given by Henry Harry Marti Daniels Given by Ralph, Mary Jane & Mindy Joyce & John Dickason Ronald H. Ziegler Given by Rickard Earl Dickason Joseph N. Seitz & Dorothy Seitz Aaron Good Jr. & Leon R. Good Given by Greg & Cindy Seitz Estie Swarr Given by Lloyd Swarr Aaron Good Jr. & Leon R. Good Given by Betty Jane Swarr (Good) Linn & Mary Longenecker Given by Glenn & Sylvia Weaver Edward C. Carlson Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Horning Mr. & Mrs. Harry V. Carlson Given by Ruth H. Carlson & Family Norm & Emma Kolp Lester Kreider Given by Jim & June Kolp
In Memory of... continued Paul Hollinger Given by Phil & Donna Hollinger Edward & Teresa Allen Given by Pastor Mick & Leslie Allen In Honor of... Paul & Barbara Flexer Given by Pastor Mick & Leslie Allen Norm & Orpha Mae Kreider Jean Hollinger Given by Phil & Donna Hollinger Janie Kreider Given by Jim & June Kolp Linda Spickler - Happy Anniversary! Given by James Spickler ***If you purchased a poinsettia, you may take it with you after this morning s service.*** Twas the Fight Before Christmas By Tony Cooke and David Beebe Twas the fight before Christmas, And all through the house, Not a creature was peaceful, Not even my spouse. The bills were strung out on our table with dread, In hopes that our checkbook would not be in the red. The children were fussing and throwing a fit, When Billy came screaming and cried, "I ve been bit." And Momma with her skillet, and I with the remote, She said, "You change one more channel and I ll grab your throat." When on the TV there arose such a clatter, I sat up on the couch to see what was the matter. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, The cable was out, it was my worst fear. "The Cowboys, the Celtics, the Raiders, the Knicks, Without the sports channel I d soon need a fix!" And then in the midst of my grievous sorrow, I remembered the times I had promised, "tomorrow " "Not now, my children, but at some soon time, Dad will play with you, and things will be fine." Now under conviction, I looked at my wife, Where was my kindness? Why all the strife? My heart quickly softened; I now saw my task, Some love and attention was all they had asked. I gathered my family and called them by name, And told them with God s help I d not be the same. We ll keep Christ in Christmas and honor His plan. No more fights before Christmas on that we will stand. My children s eyes twinkled; they squealed with delight. My wife gladly nodded; she knew I was right. It was the fight before Christmas, but God s love had come through, And just like He does, He made all things new.