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CLOVERDALE Luke Brands: Then suddenly appeared a great company of heavenly host, UNITED REFORMED CHURCH all praising God for His great gift a Savior all could know. Joshua de Jong: And just as quick as they appeared, the angels went Joy to the World! away. The shepherds rose and all rejoiced. This was a special day! Sunday School Christmas Program Shea Thomas: “Let’s go see the miracle the prophets have foretold! December 14, 2008 Jesus, Savior, born this day a King for young and old.” Johanna Kasper: So off they went to Bethlehem to meet the Holy Child. Prelude...... Leslie Vander Schaaf They found Him in a manger so lowly, meek and mild. Call to Worship Kayla & Elbia Christensen: The shepherds found the baby sleeping in a * “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ...... Christmas Hymnal # 13 manger bed. The Savior Jesus born this day just as the angels said. th John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We “Away in a Manger”...... Ages 3-6 Grade have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Morgan Schulz: Days would pass and news would spread about the baby Father, full of grace and truth.” Boy. “What a present God sent to us! What a gift of Joy!” * “Ring the Bells”...... Christmas Hymnal # 32 Maddie Cooke: Wisemen traveled from afar to find the Holy One. A Gina Gonsalves: Christmas presents wrapped up tight with shiny ribbons of star would lead them on their way to meet God’s only Son. gold are all around at Christmas time. They’re there for young and old. Drew Howerzyl: The light led them to Bethlehem to find the blessed Anna Pastoor: They sit in windows and in stores and underneath our birth. They came to Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. trees. They each bring wonder and delight to everyone who sees. Nolan Thomas & Dominic McKenzie: “O Holy Child, oh Son of God! You are Ethan Brands: These Christmas gifts we love to share with those that our mighty King! We bow to you our all in all, our Lord, our everything!” we hold dear; that joy we have inside our hearts to give some Christmas Katie Ribbens: This tiny child would touch the world and fill our hearts cheer. with love; and all could see the wondrous present sent from God above! Elise Vander Woude: But all these gifts we give each year will never be “Joy” (with Joy to the World)...... Ages 3-6th Grade compared to the present sent to us from God to show us how he cared. “Glory to God”...... 3 and 4 year olds Collin De Vries: So let’s thank God and give Him praise. He is the Great * “How Great Our Joy”...... Christmas Hymnal # 12 “I Am.” For giving us His present dear that silent night in Bethlehem. (Parents, please come to the front during the singing of this hymn to th “A Holy Silent Night” (with Silent Night)...... K-6 Grade take your 3 or 4 year old to sit with you.) Trenton Ribbens: There were shepherds in the fields watching over Offertory...... “Still, Still, Still” their sheep. The stars were shining over head as their lambs did sleep. Offering...... 1) Christian Education Fund 2) Building Fund Tyler Smith & Devin Vander Stelt: Suddenly, a glowing light appeared Scripture...... 2 Corinthians 9:15 high in the sky. The shepherds feared and trembled at the shining sight. Advent Homily...... “Jesus, the Gift” Julia Branahl: They knelt so humbly on the ground. There was no place * “O Little Town of Bethlehem”...... Christmas Hymnal # 28 to hide. When suddenly the angel spoke to calm their troubled minds. Anna Pastoor: One special night long, long ago, a present came to earth. Ella & Annetta de Jong: “Fear not, he said. Don’t be afraid! I bring good A star so bright shown down its light upon the gentle birth. news today. A savior who is Christ the Lord has come the world to save.” Lily & Faith Vander Woude: Jesus Christ was born that night a Savior Salomon Ilunga: “In Bethlehem the Child is born and in a stable lay. Go for all man. He came to bring the world His joy to spread throughout find the King and Lord of lords. Go worship Him today!” the land. “It’s Jesus” (with Angels We Have Heard on High)...... K-6th Grade Jillian Oppedyk: Baby Jesus, precious gift, we want to love You more! Your gift of love fills all our hearts. You’re our Savior and our Lord. Hylke Van Es & Ryan Barrett: So we give thanks for all Your gifts You Associate Pastor: [email protected] give to us each day. You teach us, love us, help us too, and show us all Office 208+375+4219 Your way. Lilly McKenzie: Come to our hearts, bring all Your gifts, fill us with Christmas cheer; and know we give You all our thanks today and through out the year. “The Best Present of All”...... Grades K-6 * Benediction * Doxology “Joy”...... K-6th grade with Congregation joining on Joy to the World – # 18 (v 1) * Postlude...... Julie Brands & Leslie Vander Schaaf SS Superintendent: Alyssa Groen Organ: Robin Vander Stelt SS Assistant: Colleen Barrett Piano: Julie Brands & Program Directors: Deb de Jong & Leslie Vander Schaaf Julie Brands Bass Violin: Josh Vander Plaats Percussion Instruments: 6th Grade Students Thank you to all teachers, parents, cookie bakers, and everyone else who helped with the program in any way! Please join us for food & fellowship in the fellowship hall after the service. ______Cloverdale United Reformed Church Cloverdale United Reformed Church is part of the United Reformed Churches in North America. As a Reformed and Protestant Church we are part of that historic church that grew out of the 16th Century Protestant Reformation. We believe that Scripture alone is our only guide for faith and life and that the historic confessions (Heidelberg Catechism, Belgic Confession and Canons of Dort) faithfully summarize the teaching of the Bible. We are United as a body of Christian believers that gathers each Lord’s Day, where God is glorified through the faithful preaching of His Word, baptism and the Lord’s Supper are received and his church is discipled with care. Rev. Jonathan Van Hoogen Rev. Ryan Kron 3580 N. Cloverdale Road Boise, Idaho 83713 Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.cloverdaleurc.net Senior Pastor: [email protected] W e l c o m e t o A d v e n t Cloverdale United Reformed Church

“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” II Corinthians 9:15

Sunday School Christmas Program