"There was a man who had two sons..."

- LUKE 15:11

THE PRODIGAL FATHER

LUKE 15:11-24

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 TRADITIONAL SERVICE 10:30 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE NOVEMBER 29 • THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Welcome! Are you new at Christ Church? Please stop by our Welcome Welcome to worship. To care for one another, we ask that those seated in the mask-only section keep their face Table in the Gathering Hall or coverings on throughout the service, and we are refraining from singing aloud during this season. Children may Family Life Center Lobby to pick up a take- activity packet on the tree in the landing for use in worship and afterwards. learn more about our church and how to get involved. Worship with us safely outdoors at Constellation Field on Christmas Eve! All are invited to stay afterward and enjoy the Holiday Lights as our guests. PRELUDE DOXOLOGY We offer two worship services Masks will be required as you enter and exit. Space is limited! Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella Angels We Have Heard On High each Sunday morning, both at We will also worship in our at 12 pm and 8 pm on Christmas Eve. arr. Heather Sorenson 10:30 am. Preaching today are: Seating will be limited, and masks will be required for the indoor services. BETH McCONNELL SCRIPTURE READING TRADITIONAL SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY Reserve your seats for our Christmas Eve services at christchurchsl.org/christmas. Luke 15:11-24 *GREETING & LIGHTING OF Pastor R. Deandre Johnson THE ADVENT CANDLE CONTEMPORARY SERVICE OUR ADVENT SERMON SERIES: SERMON IN COVENANT HALL *OPENING HYMNS "The Prodigal Son" Pastor C. Chappell Temple O Come, All Ye Faithful PASTOR R. DEANDRE JOHNSON

MORNING PRAYER AND *CLOSING HYMN THE LORD'S PRAYER Angels We Have Heard On High WORSHIP TEAM

COMMUNITY MOMENTS Dr. C. Chappell Temple * Lead Pastor DEC. 6 | Hiding In The Hill Country, Luke 1:39-45 CHILDREN'S LESSON Pastor Temple preaching at the traditional; Pastor Conway preaching at the contemporary. Dan Conway PASTOR MICHELLE HALL POSTLUDE Pastor of Discipleship & DEC. 13 | Taxing Times and Travel Troubles, Luke 2:1-7 Pastor Conway preaching at the traditional; Pastor Hall preaching at the contemporary. Gloria! arr. Gilbert Martin Outreach SHARING OF OUR PRESENCE & GIFTS DEC. 20 | Working The Night Shift, Luke 2:8-20 Star Carol by John Rutter Michelle Hall Pastor Temple preaching at the traditional; Pastor Conway preaching at the contemporary. Pastor of Congregational FESTIVAL CHOIR Care & Missions Giving today may be made online at PRAYERS christchurchsl.org/give, or at the entrance R. DeAndre Johnson to the sanctuary. Please register attendance Pastor of Music & In Our Prayers: Worship Life Hollis Hall’s brother-in-law; Susan Bradbury’s granddaughter; Milly Bergman’s friend; online today at christchurchsl.org/livestream. Tara Duncan GT Mangum Director of Our Love & Sympathy: Contemporary Worship and Holly Tuten on the death of his mother; TJ Szafarz on the death of her relative; Our Bride’s Room is also open for the use of parents or those needing more privacy, Lisa Warren on the death of her cousin; Stephanie Flatt on the death of her friend with worship streamed live into the room. Beth McConnell Organist / Accompanist HOW CAN WE PRAY FOR YOU? You may submit any prayer requests by clicking the "Prayer Requests" button. If you are seeking confidential emotional and spiritual care, please connect The ALTAR FLOWERS in the sanctuary today are donated by Carolyn Staples in honor of Zac Moreland’s with Stephen Ministry at christchurchsl.org/stephenministry. 16th ; and by Tony and Jan Santoro in honor of their 45th wedding anniversary. For a full list of our staff members, please visit If you would like to commemorate a special event, donations of altar flowers may be made by signing up on the christchurchsl.org/staff. Our weekly financial status will be updated after Thanksgiving. calendar in the hallway next to Pastor Dan's office, or by contacting Jan Randolph at [email protected]. Giving may be made, scheduled, or reviewed at any time on our website at christchurchsl.org/give. CHRIST CHURCH CHRISTMAS MISSIONS Grab a Christmas Brochure in the Gathering Hall for details on all the NEW ways you can bring Christ’s joy this year. Pick a tag off of our physical or virtual Tree through December 6! Sign up to volunteer for UMW's BAMBI Christmas Party Drive-By. Also, if you picked up any gifts to wrap from the Drive Thru Grab & Wrap, please remember to return those by next Sunday, December 6. join us Visit christchurchsl.org/christmasmissions to learn about more ways to serve! for... CHRIST KIDS NATIVITY Sunday, December 13 | 5 - 6 pm | Christ Church Parking Lot Join us this Christmas season for an outdoor interactive experience of drama, animals, music, and fellowship with your neighbors! Our Live Nativity brings the joy of the Christmas story and the hope of Jesus to our church and community by our very own Christ Kids. Children Kindergarten-5th grade are needed to bring this event to life! There are 2 rehearsals, and no lines to memorize. Email [email protected] to learn more.

CHILDREN'S ADVENT DEVOTIONALS Today from 1 - 3 pm | Christ Church Porte-cochère We invite you to pick up our Family Ministries Advent Devotional today and next week as we embark on this season. Complete with artwork, fun dinnertime questions and evening activities, we are sure that everyone in your family will enjoy participating! Also available online for download.

POINSETTIAS Through December 13 Would you like to honor a loved one or their memory and provide a beautiful adornment for our sanctuary? Purchase of poinsettias are available for $10 each. Purchase them online at christchurchsl.org/poinsettias or in our church office. You may pick them up after worship on December 20 at the porte cochère from 12 - 2 pm, or after a Christmas Eve service. Questions? Call 281-980-6888 or email [email protected].

SHARE YOUR FAVORITE HYMN WITH US Our Christmas sermon series focuses on the joy and comfort of "Coming Home for Christmas." For many of us, our fond memories of Christmas include beloved songs. For our next issue of Community Magazine, we would like to know: What is your favorite Christmas hymn, and why? Submit responses at christchurchsl.org/favorite.

TRADITIONAL SERVICE | 10:30 am in the Sanctuary Worship CONTEMPORARY SERVICE | 10:30 am in Covenant Hall WITH US ON SUNDAYS Both services are also live-streamed online. To worship from home, visit CHRISTCHURCHSL.ORG/LIVESTREAM.

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