Meditation – “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord.
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who
asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.
But do this with gentleness and respect...” 1 Peter 3:15
Call to Worship
Preparing for Worship
Second Week in Advent – Peace – The Dickinsons
Hymn – Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - 192
Children’s Message
A few words from the Salem SDB Church
Scripture – Luke 1:5-24
Hymn Sing – Favorite Christmas Carols
Sermon – How John are you?
Praying for and with each other
Hymn – I Love to Tell the Story - 626
Benediction
Announcements
Kindness Matters! We encourage you to show your
thankfulness to someone! Write a note, send a card, or give a
call and pray for that person. Let them know you appreciate
them and are praying for them.
If you are able to contribute items for the food pantry, please
drop off any non-perishable foods on the table in the
fellowship hall.
Small group at Chris and Joanna’s meets next Saturday
December 2 from 6-8pm. Bring a snack or dessert to share.
Lora is collecting items for a giving tree at IRISE, a refugee
organization with a location in Vineland. If you wish to
contribute, you are asked to purchase one clothing item and
one gift item, wrap them and label with age and gender. Lora
has a list with that information. Contact her for more details.
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Shiloh Church is hosting a
Christmas Tea on December 13 at 6:15-8:30pm. Please RSVP
to Ruthann Davis by TODAY. See the flyer for information.
We are collecting for Christmas gift cards again this year. The
deadline for making contributions is December 16.
Contributions may be made directly to the Treasurer with
Christmas gifts listed on the memo of your check or given to
Tom.
There is a box in the vestibule for Christmas Cards, if you wish
to give them to those in church. If you wish, put what you
would have spent on postage in the box as well and it will be
added to the Christmas Gift card collection.
Shiloh’s Christmas Cantata performance will be Sabbath
December 16 @ 4:30pm.
The Music & Worship Committee would like to celebrate
Christmas with some special music on December 23rd. If you
are interested in participating, please see Lora.
Students Grade 6-12 are invited to a Year-End Youth Retreat at
Camp Joy, in Berea, WV, December 27 -30. There is no
registration fee if you register before December 2. See the
flyer in the vestibule for more information.
Committees are reminded to start preparing for the end of the
year, with reports and budgets. The Finance and Nominating
committees will each be meeting soon. Please help make their
jobs easier by getting your requests to the Finance committee
early or by volunteering for a position.