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FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT December 24, 2017 Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 Phone (313) 961-4533 www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet

SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY December 24, 2017 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE Concerto Grosso Op 6 No. 8 Arcangelo Corelli Adagio; Allegro WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Pastor Anne Marie and Jerry We light candles as a sign of the coming light of Christ. Emmanuel God with us. Let us prepare the way of the Lord. Because Emmanuel is coming near. We light this candle in peace The peace that Jesus, our Savior, gives to the world. Let us prepare our hearts in love, Because Emmanuel is coming near. *HYMN 88 O Come, O Come Emmanuel VENI EMMANUEL Beth Brown In this season of promise, we confess that we are fearful of what your promises may bring. We are fearful of what we may lose when you come close to us. We give up our sense of control. We give up false appearances and self-deceptions. We have to journey to places we would never choose to go to on our own. God of promise, free us from our fears. Help us to let go of the things we cling to that get in the way of following you. Show your favor upon us to follow you simply, surely, and steadily. Strengthen us to be a light for others, in our thoughts, words, and actions. Amen. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION 2

*DECLARATION OF GOD S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News...... In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen. Pastor Anne *RESPONSE SONG 100 Canticle of the Turning (verse 1) STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN *SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE Beth Brown Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we too should forgive one another. The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. (Exchange signs of Christ s peace with those worshipping with you.) WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD CHILDREN S MESSAGE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Pastor Eric Beth Brown NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: ROMANS 16:25-27 Beth Brown (p. in Pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Love Came Down at Christmas John Rutter Love came down at Christmas, love all lovely, Love divine; Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love incarnate, Love divine; worship we our Jesus, but wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, love be yours and love be mine; love to God and others, love for plea and gift and sign. GOSPEL LESSON: LUKE 1:26-38 Pastor Eric (pp. in Pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON WATCH, AND WATCH OUT! Pastor Eric *HYMN 108 Of the Father s Love Begotten DIVINUM MYSTERIUM *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH SCOTS CONFESSION, 3.08 Pastor Anne It behooved the Son of God to descend to us and take himself a body of our body, flesh of our flesh, and bone of our bone, and so become the Mediator between God and humanity, giving power to become the children of God. We give thanks that God has given to us his only Son to be our sibling, and given us grace to acknowledge and embrace him as our only Mediator. 3

WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD SHARING CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Microphone Available Pastor Anne THE LORD S 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. OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE A NOTE ON THE CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING BOB PONDER OFFERTORY Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No 8 Arcangelo Corelli Sinfonia *OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN 606 *PRAYER OF THANKS Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow OLD HUNDREDTH Pastor Anne WE GO FORTH IN GOD S NAME *HYMN 410 God is Calling through the Whisper W ŻŁOBIE LEŻY *CHARGE AND BLESSING Pastor Eric CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8 Arcangelo Corelli Allegro (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. An Amen in place of applause would be welcome. You are invited to remain seated; if you wish to depart, please do so quietly, remembering those who are still worshipping.) *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, please join us for fellowship in the Great Hall. 4

About the Music: We welcome our string players today and tonight, and thank them for their gift of music to enrich our worship. They are playing movements of the Corelli Concerto Grosso which is commonly referred to as the Christmas Concerto. Violin Viola Cello Liturgist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Natalie Frakes, and Yuri Popowycz Katie Williams Tom Sullivan Beth Brown Tom Marshall Beth Brown Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Hearing-Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap-accessible Restroom--use elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here! Visit the information and display tables in th+e narthex. During the worship service, child care is provided for children through age 4. Ushers can provide directions. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Sunday School, which follows the Children's Message. A Christian Education staff member will lead the children downstairs. Parents may pick them up after worship. For additional information about our Sunday School program, please contact Judith Sheldon at firstcircleinc@sbcglobal.net. or Nancy Jackson at nancymottershawjackson@gmail.com. You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication. Prayer List for the Month of December 2017 Lynne Bieniek, Dajun and family, Bobbie Edwards and family, Gregory Hartfield, Cynthia Renee Hodge, The family of Jack Hodge, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valorie Celeste Kimbrough, Richard Mackeleroy, Anne Michalak, Marilyn Moore and family, Liam Neery, Kathy Payne and family, and Don Turner. Prayers for Military Loved Ones (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Jonathan Heyler USN; Ssgt Shanell Howard USAF; Maj. Michael Kurtti USAF; Capt. Theo Moran USAF; Lt. Mark Webster USAF. 5

FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist; Arianne Abela, Interim Chorale Conductor, Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Shelia Williams, Open Door Floor Coordinator, James Anderson, Open Door/ Security/ Custodian; Herman Hall, Kitchen Aide; Jewell Everette, Open Door Cook; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright and Lakita Wyatt, Donlin Center Staff. Co-Pastors Anne and Eric Lange pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Music Director Emeritus: Edward Kingins Website: www.fortstreet.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortstreet THE CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING Today and this evening, during the offertory we will also receive the Christmas Joy Offering. Each year during the Advent and Christmas season, we turn our eyes to Bethlehem and celebrate the wondrous gift of Jesus Christ, our Savior. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor this gift by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges. Envelopes are located in your pews. Please give generously. THE CHURCH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED The church offices will be closed December 26-27, 2017, and January 1. The church offices will open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. We will worship on Sunday, December 31 s as a Hymn Sing. Bring your favorite hymn recommendations! Eric Lange will preach. STEWARDSHIP 2018 We are still receiving your pledges of giving for the 2018 year. If you still have not completed your pledge, you may find extra envelopes in the narthex after worship. You can also email your pledge information to om@fortstreet.org. 6

Fort Street News MISSION STATEMENT Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus. 9:30am-11:30am FS Choir Rehearsal 7

Epiphany Sharing Opportunity On Epiphany Sunday, January 7, 2018, there will be an auction during Coffee Hour of a baby quilt made by Lynn Montgomery. The proceeds from the calendar sale and the quilt will be given to an infant and mother health program, Detroit WIN Network, through Henry Ford Health System. We look forward to supporting infant health with you at this meaningful time in our church year. If you have questions please ask Nancy Jackson or Judith Sheldon. F Meaning in a Moment Adult Ed Series Sunday, December 24 No Sunday School Today! 9:45 a.m.-10:45a.m., The Stapleton Chapel MARRIAGE ANYONE IN 2018? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton at 313-549-1015. Career Closet Needs professional looking bags, women's dress clothes, sizes 18 & up. We also need men s extra large dress clothes, shirts, size 18 and up, men s belts, men s cuff links, and men s shoes, all sizes. OPEN DOOR MEAL PROGRAM THURSDAYS 9AM-11AM This program is open to the public. Between 7:30am- 8:00am women and elderly guests may shower. They may also receive a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank once a month. Between 9:00am 10:00am, men may shower. They may also get a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank monthly. Guests seeking clothing and hygiene kits must present valid identification. Between 9 and 11am a full hot meal is served. Volunteers are welcome. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 24, 2017 7:00pm Prelude 7:30pm Service Rev. Anne Lange will be preaching 8

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service December 25, 2017 Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 Phone (313) 961-4533 www.fortstreet.org

PRELUDE 7:00PM Sinfonia from the Christmas Concerto Arcangelo Corelli I Wonder as I Wander John Jacob Niles I wonder as I wander, out under the sky, how Jesus the Savior did come for to die for poor on ry people like you and like I I wonder as I wander, out under the sky. When Mary birthed Jesus twas in a cow s stall, with wise men and farmers and shepherds and all. But high from God s heaven a star s light did fall, and the promise of ages it then did recall. If Jesus had wanted for any wee thing, a star in the sky or a bird on the wing, or all of God s angels in heaven for to sing, he surely could have it, cause he was the King. Mariä Wiegenlied Max Reger Amid the roses Mary sits and rocks her Jesus-child, while amid the treetops sighs the breeze so warm and mild. And soft and sweetly sings a bird upon the bough: Ah! baby, sleep, dear one, slumber now. Happy is your laughter, holy is your silent rest, lay your head in slumber, fondly on your mother s breast. Ah! baby, sleep, dear one, slumber now. Ave Maria da Caccini Vladimir Vavilov Greetings, Mary! O Holy Night Adolphe Adam O holy night! the stars are brightly shining; It is the night of our dear Savior's birth. Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth. A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices, For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! Fall on your knees! Oh, hear the angel voices! O night divine, O night when Christ was born; O night divine. Led by the light of faith serenely beaming, With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand. So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming, Here come the wise men from the Orient land. The King of Kings lay thus in lowly manger; In all our trials born to be our Friend He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger, Behold your King! Before him lowly bend! Truly he taught us to love one another; His law is love and his gospel is peace. Chains shall he break for the slave is our brother, And in his name all oppression shall cease. Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we; Let all within us praise his holy name. Christ is the Lord! O praise his name forever! His power and glory evermore proclaim! Still, Still, Still Arr. James Biery HYMN 123 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear CAROL All: It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old, from angels bending near the earth, to touch their harps of gold: Peace on the earth, good will to all, from heaven s all-gracious King : the world in solemn stillness lay, to hear the angels sing. Still through the cloven skies they come, with peaceful wings unfurled, and still their heavenly music floats o er all the weary world: above its sad and lowly plains they bend on hovering wing, and ever o er its Babel sounds the blessed angels sing. Yet with the woes of sin and strife the world has suffered long; beneath the heavenly hymn have rolled two thousand years of wrong; and we at war on earth hear not the tidings that they bring; O, hush the noise and cease the strife to hear the angels sing! Choir: And you, beneath life s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way with painful steps and slow, look now, for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O, rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing. All: For lo, the days are hastening on, by prophets seen of old, when with the ever-circling years shall come the time foretold, when peace shall over all the earth its ancient splendors fling, and the whole world give back the song which now the angels sing. Soloists: Leslie Douglass Mason, soprano; Isaac Garrigues-Cortelyou, tenor, Erika Thompson, mezzo-soprano; Instrumentalists: Yuri Popowycz, Natalie Frakes, Katie Williams, Tom Sullivan 2

SERVICE - 7:30PM THE LIGHT OF THE HOPE WELCOME *HYMN 133 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES 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! True God from true God, Light from light eternal, born of a virgin, a mortal he comes; very God, begotten, not created! O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation; sing, all ye citizens of heaven 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! Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him; O come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord! LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Good news, you who are weary and heavy burdened! Sing for great joy, you who are tired and shackled with pain! For the Lord, our Redeemer, has come! We light the Christ candle as a sign to the world that today, in the City of David, a Savior is born, who is Christ the Lord. We no longer have to fear the darkness for our Light has come. That light that enlightens all people has broken into our world. And the world will never be the same again. Alleluia! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Amen. CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON When we allow darkness to overcome the light, forgive us, Lord. When we reduce Christmas to plastic and tinsel, have mercy on us, Father. When hardness of heart keeps us from seeing and hearing and touching the needs of others, let your grace consume us, O God. When the wars around us are of no concern, forgive us, Lord, and move us to compassion for those who suffer. When our caring is not extended to action, move us to seek justice for our brothers and sisters. We come to confess our sinfulness before you and before each other. Remove all barriers that divide us, and let there be no obstacle to our love for you and for one another. Amen. All pray in silence. People of God, through the coming of Jesus Christ, whose birth we celebrate, the Lord has comforted and redeemed us! Recall the words of the angels: Good news Great joy All people *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. 3

In Christ we receive the salvation of our God. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Glory to God in the highest! *HYMN 145 What Child Is This GREENSLEEVES What child is this, who, laid to rest, on Mary s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary! Why lies he in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear, shall pierce him through; the cross be borne for me, for you. Hail, hail, the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary! So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, one and all, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise the song on high. The virgin sings her lullaby. Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary! AT THE MANGER: MARY SCRIPTURE Luke 1:26-35 Eric Lange *HYMN 121 O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting light; the hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight. For Christ is born of Mary and, gathered all above, while mortals sleep, the angels keep their watch of wondering love. O morning stars, together proclaim the holy birth, and praises sing to God the king, and peace to all on earth. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts the blessings of his heaven. No ear may hear his coming, but in this world of sin, where meek souls will receive him, still the dear Christ enters in. O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; cast out our sin and enter in; be born in us today. We hear the Christmas angels the great glad tidings tell; O come to us; abide with us, our Lord Emmanuel! 4

AT THE MANGER: JOSEPH SCRIPTURE Matthew 1:18-21 Anne Lange ANTHEM Love Came Down at Christmas John Rutter Love came down at Christmas, love all lovely, Love divine; Love was born at Christmas; star and angels gave the sign. Worship we the Godhead, Love incarnate, Love divine; worship we our Jesus, but wherewith for sacred sign? Love shall be our token, love be yours and love be mine; love to God and others, love for plea and gift and sign. AT THE MANGER: THE SHEPHERDS AND ANGELS SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-14 Eric Lange TIME WITH CHILDREN CHILDREN S MESSAGE HYMN 115 Away in the Manger Pop-Up Choir AT THE MANGER: BIRTH OF CHRIST SCRIPTURE Luke 2:15-20 Anne Lange SERMON SHAZZAM! Anne Lange *HYMN 119 HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING MENDELLSOHN Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn king. Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful all ye nations, rise; join the triumph of the skies; with the angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn king! Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ the everlasting Lord, late in time behold him come, offspring of the virgin s womb. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; hail the incarnate deity, pleased in flesh with us to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn king! Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the sun of righteousness! Light and life to all he brings, risen with healing in his wings. Mild he lays his glory by, born that we no more may die, born to raise us from the earth, born to give us second birth. Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn king! OFFERING OFFERTORY Jesus, Tiny Child James Biery Gently, Mary laid her child in the humble manger, softly cradling Jesus head, shielding him from danger. Jesus, may we hold your head? Rock you in your manger bed? Whispering lightly, Lullaby, Jesus, tiny child. 5

Proudly Joseph stood above, guarding baby, mother; watched for evil in the night, knowing it would hover. Jesus, may we watch your bed? May we stand in Joseph s stead? Singing lightly, Lullaby, Jesus, holy child. Softly shepherds came to see Jesus Christ, the Savior; knowing that he came to free all from death and sorrow. Jesus, may we see your face? So to know God s saving grace? Sweetly whisper, Lullaby, Jesus, tiny child. Text by Marilyn Biery THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD SCRIPTURE John 1:1-5,14 Eric Lange THE CHRIST CANDLE *LIGHTING OF CANDLES (see instructions on page 8) *HYMN 122 Silent Night STILLE NACHT Stille Nacht, heilige, Nacht! Alles schläft, einsam wacht nur das traute, hochheilige Paar, Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar, Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh, schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright round yon virgin mother and child! Holy Infant, so tender and mild, sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight; glories stream from heaven afar, heavenly hosts sing Alleluia: Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born! *RAISING OF CANDLE TO PROCLAIM JESUS, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD *MOMENT OF SILENCE Silent night, holy night! Son of God, love s pure light radiant beams from thy holy face, with the dawn of redeeming grace; Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. Silent night, holy night! Wondrous star, lend thy light;, with the angels let us sing, Alleluia to our King: Christ the Savior is born; Christ the Savior is born. *HYMN 134 Joy to the World ANTIOCH Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king; let every heart prepare him room, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing, and heaven, and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns! Let all their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. 6

*BENEDICTION (Please extinguish your candle following the benediction.) POSTLUDE Noel Suisse, Grand Jeu, et Duo Louis Claude Daquin (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. An Amen in place of applause would be welcome. You are invited to remain seated; if you wish to depart, please do so quietly, remembering those who are still worshipping.) + + + CANDLES IN THE SERVICE As you enter the Sanctuary, each person receives a small candle with a drip protector. If you missed the usher with the candles, please get one from the box at the entrance. Light your candle from the person next to you, and then help the person on your other side to light his or hers from yours. To keep from dropping wax on yourself or others, please hold the lighted candle upright, and tilt the unlit candle the upright flame. When all the candles are burning, the pastor will hold her candle high. The congregation will please join her and then for a few moments reflect on the power of the Light of Christ. When the service ends, please extinguish your candle and place it in a box located near the exit. THE CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING This evening, during the offertory we will also receive the Christmas Joy Offering. Each year during the Advent and Christmas season, we turn our eyes to Bethlehem and celebrate the wondrous gift of Jesus Christ, our Savior. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor this gift by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges. Envelopes are in your pews. Please give generously. CHRISTMAS EVE RECEPTION Following the service, you are invited to continue your Christmas Eve celebration with family and friends in the Great Hall of the Church House. Tonight s reception is hosted by the Community Fellowship Committee and other members and friends of the congregation. THE CHURCH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED The church offices will be closed December 26-27, 2017, and January 1. The church offices will open on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist; Arianne Abela, Interim Chorale Conductor, Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Shelia Williams, Open Door Floor Coordinator, James Anderson, Open Door/ Security/ Custodian; Herman Hall, Kitchen Aide; Jewell Everette, Open Door Cook; Damien Hines, Custodian; Rick Echols, Parking Attendant; Darryl Reynolds, Parking Attendant; Karen Wright and Lakita Wyatt, Donlin Center Staff. Interim Co-Pastors: Rev. Anne and Rev. Eric Lange Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Web Page: www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet 7

Christmas Poinsettias Offered with Love In loving memory of Dick Petrie, by The Brown, Burr and Petrie Families In loving memory of Hedi Mulford by Lola Fryer In honor of Loretta Stanton by Lola Fryer In loving memory of W. Ernest C. Huthwaite, by Motoko Huthwaite In loving memory of Jack Hodge by Nancy and Rob Jackson In loving memory of our parents and grandparents by Jim Woods and Willane Krell In loving memory of Peyton and Marcia Millhench by the Millhench family In loving memory of Jack Hodge In honor of the Fort Street congregation In loving memory of John and Sarah Morgan In honor of the Edwards family In loving memory of my mom, my dad In loving memory of my brothers In honor of the Moore family by Marilyn Moore In loving memory of Donald Gibb, brother in law by John and Kathy Neuman In loving memory of Richard Sale In loving memory of Robert Sale by the Sale Family In loving memory of our parents In loving memory of Diane, Elena, and Hedi by Robb and Pam Sharrow by Barbara and Craig Smith In loving memory of Ken McCoy by the Fort Street Staff In honor of Iola Jackson by Lora and Vard Townsend In loving memory of Elder Dolores Walker Turner (1935-1995) by the Turner and Walker Family In loving memory of our parents In honor of our children and our church family by Jessie and Kalu Uduma YOU ARE INVITED TO TAKE YOUR POINSETTIAS WITH YOU FOLLOWING THE WORSHIP SERVICE. 8