The Church in Worship

THE CHURCH IN WORSHIP Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed by thy Name, Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT 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 December 5, 2010 10:00AM the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Offertory Hymn #128 “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” Congregation Prelude B. J. Reese Offertory Prayer Pastor Welcome Pastor Offertory B. J. Reese Call to Worship Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Pastor/Congregation Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Congregation 1 Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a Choral Special #144 “How Great Our Joy” Vic and Dan 2 king's son. May he judge your people with righteousness, Prayer of Illumination Joyce White 3 and your poor with justice. May the mountains yield prosperity Old Testament Reading (p. 686) Isaiah 11:1-10 4 for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. May he defend New Testament Reading (p. 1125) Romans 15:4-13 the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the Gospel Reading (p. 957) Matthew 3:1-12 5 needy, and crush the oppressor. May he live while the sun Sermon: “Our Place of Peace” Pastor endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper 6 May he be like rain that falls on the mown grass, like and Anointing of Oil with Prayers for Healing and Help 7 showers that water the earth. In his days may righteousness Closing Chorus #202 “Amazing Grace” Congregation 18 flourish and peace abound, until the moon is no more. Blessed Benediction Pastor be the LORD, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous Go in peace, love and care for one another in the name of Christ 19 things. Blessed be his glorious name forever; may his glory fill May the Prince of Peace dwell within your hearts and family and the whole earth. Amen and Amen. bless you with the mercy of His birth. May God’s love that came Hymn of Praise #153 “Come on Ring Those Bells” Congregation down to us on that first Christmas fill you and make your lives new Invocation Pastor and whole. Amen Hymn of Fellowship #145 “O Come All Ye Faithful” Congregation Postlude B. J. Reese Advent Candle Lighting: The Candle of Peace The Luken Family Advent Song of Peace Congregation (Sung to tune of Away in the Manger) B.J. Reese A candle is burning, a candle of peace, a candle to signal that conflict must cease: for Jesus is coming to show us the way; a message of peace humbly laid in the hay. Hymn #152 “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” Congregation Prayer Requests and Praise Reports Pastor RECORD FOR 11-28-10 The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my Attendance: Sunday School 11 Worship 18 rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my Tithes and Offerings: $225.25 salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies (Psalm 18:2-3). Love Offering for B. J. Reese Prayer of Confession and Intercession Pastor The richness and beauty that B. J. adds to our services with her Silent Meditation Pastor/Congregation musical gifts and talents blesses all of us in our worship of Almighty The Lord’s Prayer Pastor /Congregation God. She serves the Lord and our church as a volunteer. She is always faithful. So, let us show our appreciation to her with not only our words but also with a love offering. We will receive a Christmas offering of appreciation and love next Sunday and on the 19th. We will present the offering to her after our service on the 19th. Next Sunday, is the Third Sunday of Advent, the Sunday of Joy. Our pastor’s sermon is “Rejoice Always” based on Isaiah 35:1-10.

Join Pastor and Mrs. White for our monthly fellowship meal at Ridge Road Café after worship today. A Better Our Daily Bread devotionals for the December-February quarter are Message! PASTOR’S 8TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 6:00 IN THE EVENING

Pastor and Mrs. White invite you to their gala 8th Annual Christmas party in their home on 5868 White Oak Rd. Our home will be gaily decorated with Christmas cheer. This is one of our happiest and joyous events of the year. Cakes and goodies made by our pastor and hors-d’oerves prepared by Joyce. Mistletoe over the door will make the season bright as we celebrate the birth of our blessed Savior. This is Rev. and Mrs. White’s gift to the Lord and to you, the kindest and most loving church in the world! No reservations needed. Please RSVP by December 13 to help us in our preparations. now available on our welcome table at no charge. We have one copy left. These devotionals are a great tool in your personal and family devotionals.

CANDLE LIGHT CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE PM Pastor: Rev. Dan White 5:30-6:15 Pianist: B. J. Reese Phone: 706-832-0986 AT THE PASTOR’S HOME Phone: 706-361-3448 Email: [email protected] Email [email protected] 8:45AM Sunday School 10:00AM Worship Service

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North Columbia Church is a mission and ministry of Overcomers Outreach Center, 3850 Washington Rd., Martinez, GA 30907. Rev. Roger Bennett, pastor. (706) 863-2645.