Meditation – But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11
Call to Worship
Preparing for Worship
Singing Praise
Angels We Have Heard on High
Unspeakable Joy
Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven
Children’s Message
Scripture – John 15:9-17
Message – Complete Joy
Praying for and with each other
Hymn – How Great Our Joy - 202
Benediction
Announcements
We are collecting for Christmas Gift Cards again this year. If you wish to contribute, please designate your gift through the Treasurer or give directly to the Pastor. Today is the last date for these gifts.
If you would like to present special music for next Sabbath’s Christmas celebration, please see Lora today.
Men are invited to a Bible study time on Monday evenings, 6:30pm at Tom’s house, starting December 16.
The Marlboro AWANA Club invites the Church family to join us for a night to celebrate Jesus’ birthday on Wednesday, December 18th from 5:30 – 7:30pm. There will be a potluck dinner, the Christmas story will be shared, followed by games and time with friends. Please RSVP to Yvonne.
The Shiloh SDB Church is hosting a Christmas Eve service, Tuesday Dec 24 at 5:30pm. All are invited to attend.
Upcoming Events:
12/16: Men’s Bible Study – 6:30pm @ Tom’s
12/17: Advisory followed by Diaconate, 6:30pm
12/18: AWANA Christmas Party – 5:30-7:30
12/21: Christmas Sabbath
1/4: Communion
1/5: Winter Virtual Delegate Forum – 2pm
All committees are asked to get their budget requests to the Finance Committee by December 28. Also, please submit any payment request to the Treasurer by the 28th for
payment through this year’s budget.
Winter Virtual Delegate Forum (WVDF) – Jan 5, 2025 - 2pm-Registration is now open. Action to be taken on the proposed Conference budget for 2025, along with updates
from General Council, the Conference Directors and the Conference President. Please register by December 31.
The Seventh Day Baptist Scripture Memorization program for 2024-2024 is now underway. Passages were selected based on the theme “Shouldn’t it be Obvious?” Flyers are available on the bulletin boards, if you are interested in participating.