THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH AT WORSHIP New London, New Hampshire December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday in Advent 10:00 a.m. WE OFFER OURSELVES IN PRAYER AND PRAISE Prelude: Christmas Fantasy arr. David Chaves Welcome Scripture Reading: 1 John 4:11-12 (Page 1280) Galatians 5:22 (Page 1222) *Hymn 182: O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES The Morning Prayer Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Prayer ( trespasses ) 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Carols: #180: O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS #185: Hark! the Herald Angels Sing MENDELSSOHN #191: It Came upon the Midnight Clear CAROL #203: Away in a Manger AWAY IN A MANGER A Call to Stewardship: 1 John 4: 9, 12 God's love was revealed to us in this way: God sent his only Son into the world so that we might live through him. Beloved, since God loved us so much, we ought to love one another. If we love one another, God lives in us and his love is perfected in us. The Offertory Voluntary: What Child is This *Presentation of the Offerings and Offertory Prayer *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. English Melody OLD HUNDREDTH
Advent Episode: Keeping It Real: Real Love Carols: #229: The First Noel THE FIRST NOEL #233: We Three Kings of Orient Are KINGS OF ORIENT #186: Silent Night! Holy Night! STILLE NACHT #188: Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA WE FOLLOW CHRIST INTO THE WORLD TO LOVE AND SERVE *Hymn 179: Joy to the World! ANTIOCH *Benediction Postlude: Pastorale De Noel Henry Purcell *Please stand if you are able
Our Worship Leaders this morning are Rev. Charles Glidewell, Pastor Rev. Cindy Johnson, Associate Pastor David Chaves, Music Director Church Choir Coffee and Fellowship Please join us for coffee and refreshments in Cleveland Hall following the Worship Service. All who are worshiping with us this morning are invited to share in this time of fellowship. We sincerely welcome visitors and are strengthened by your participation in the act of worship. Coffee Servers Refreshments this morning are provided by John Bowman. Greeters & Ushers Terri Bingham & Brita Ek Howard Hoke & Sandy Messer Large print bulletins are available in the Narthex for the visually impaired. Nursery Care is in the yellow room off of Cleveland Hall. Our sanctuary is equipped with a tele-coil induction loop system. To take advantage of the amplified signal, hearing aid users should switch their hearing aid to the T (tele-coil) position. If you are unable to join us on Sunday morning Visit our website: www.fbcnlnh.org, click on the link Watch Church Service On-Line. You can also stay up-to-date on church activities through our Facebook Page. At the bottom of the webpage - click on the Facebook Link and like our page. The First Baptist Church 461 Main Street, P.O. Box 336 New London, NH 03257 (603) 526-6511 e-mail: fbc@fbcnlnh.org, www.fbcnlnh.org Rev. Charles Glidewell, Pastor Stephanie Barton, Office Manager Rev. Cindy Johnson, Associate Pastor David Chaves, Music Director Kit Ross, Administrative Assistant Steven Hunt, Sexton Liz Donovan, Assistant Sexton WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sun, Dec 24 One Worship Service Meeting House 10:00 a.m. Christmas Eve Services Meeting House 5:30 & 7:00 p.m. Living Crèche front lawn Between services Mon, Dec 25 Tues, Dec 26 Christmas Day Church Office Closed Church office closed Wed, Dec 27 Food Pantry Open 5:30-7:00 p.m Sat, Dec 30 Food Pantry Open 10:00-11:30 a.m. Sun, Dec 31 Choir Rehearsal Chapel/Music Room 8:00 a.m. Worship Service Meeting House 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. The Gathering Meeting House 11:00 a.m. In addition, AA Meetings are held M, W, F 12:15 p.m. AA, Alanon, Alateen - Tues 7:00 p.m. MARK YOUR CALENDARS BEGINS TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 th from 11:30 1:00 p.m.
WELCOME TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF NEW LONDON We unite and inspire people to discover and celebrate the light of Jesus Christ in everyday life. To learn more about the First Baptist Church of New London, fill out a Visitor s Card for contact by Pastor Glidewell, or visit our website: www.fbcnlnh.org. RETIRED MINISTERS & MISSIONARIES SPECIAL OFFERING The Retired Ministers and Missionaries Special Offering provides financial support for the retired ministers, missionaries, and widowed spouses who have helped to build our churches. Since the Great Depression era of the 1930 s, American Baptist Churches have contributed to this special offering, which exists to alleviate the stress and hardship of unexpected expenses. Please consider giving to this offering. Envelopes are available in the church pews until the end of December. Tonight s Christmas Eve Services 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Living Crèche between services The church office will be closed on DECEMBER 25th, DECEMBER 26 th and MONDAY, JANUARY 1 POINSETTIA LIST 2017
Given By In Loving Memory of Ellie Anderson & Family Walt Terri and Gordon Bingham Loved Ones Terri and Gordon Bingham Our Parents The Robert Brown Family Warren & Phyllis Burnham and Edgar & Seddie Mae Feener The Robert Brown Family Charles & Nell Sopcak, George & Elsie Prime & Aunt Lil Cromey The Robert Brown Family Edwin & Helene Brown & Aunt Maude Davis Dr. Donald Clark Iris Patricia Clark Read Clarke Mom, Dad, and Family Sue, Allison, Neill, and Family Jerry and Emmons Cobb Tom and Karen Cooper Our Parents Glenda and Bob Cottrill Our Parents Glenda and Bob Cottrill Our Sister and Brothers Janice Cundey In Honor of Steph Barton and her 20 years of service to FBC The De Chant Family Thais Wynne DeMille Our Parents, Thomas and Margaret DeMille and Winnie and George Cleaver Wynne DeMille Tom Jen Ellis and Peter Guest All those who came before us The Steve Ensign Family Sheri The Faccone/Laufersweiler Family Janet and Don Ferraro In Honor of Our Family Allan and Joan Gould In Honor of Our Grandchildren - Danielle, Collette, Nathan and Brooke Barbara Gurnsey My Parents The Hafner Family Our Parents and Grandparents The Hafner Family David White The Handbell Choir In Honor of Dave Chaves with appreciation and thanks from a grateful Handbell Choir POINSETTIA LIST 2017
Given By The Heffernan Family The Heffernan Family Bob & Darlene Ligon Janet Lovely Lois Marshall The McGee Family Jane Ann and Graham McSwiney The Milne Family Jack Munson Linda Myers and Dick Brady Bill and Kari Novik Marilyn and Bill Pike Kit and Bill Ross The Roos Family Vicki Simonds Be Welch and Carol and Ashley Shute Kathy and Nathan Walker Carole Wood Jo and Sumner Woodward Bob Wright Bob Wright In Loving Memory of Bob Bloom Warren S. Brook In appreciation of Our Family Mom, Dad, Bob, Jr. and Mary My Parents, Helen and George Enman and Barbara Enman Mary Our Parents Peggy Loved Ones Her Mom Our Family Our Loved Ones Bill and Davy Her husband, Walter Our Loved Ones Our Parents Stearns, Pearl and Robert Putnam Our son Kent, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Woodward and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fairbanks Soulmate Mary Ann To my Shepherds: Dick, Lloyd, Janice, Chris, Terri, Kit, Bill, Cindy, Bob and Vicky