<p> First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) December 13, 2015 Order of Worship 10:15 a.m. Hearing monitors are available upon request. Please ask an usher if you wish to use one. PASTORAL PRAYER Scripture of the month: John 1:14 And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, ANTHEM “All Earth is Waiting” Alberto Taulé and the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth. Barry Kemble & Jeffrey Goodspeed, vocalists PRELUDE “The Sounds of Christmas Medley” arr. J. Daniel Smith Joy to the World! / Hark! the Herald Angels Sing / Ring the Bells SERMON TEXT Luke 3:7-18 page 891 “Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn” Marty Haugen SERMON “Joy” Barry Kemble, vocalist Jeffrey Goodspeed, piano/vocals Rev. Greg Eberhard *HYMN OF COMMITMENT “Once in Royal David’s City” No. 165 GREETING At this time all who desire to make a confession of faith in Jesus Christ, or transfer membership, are Children (K – 5th grade) are invited to go to Junior Worship - Please meet with the Junior Worship leader in invited to come forward and be received by the ministers. the back of Sanctuary - If you wish to stay with your parents you may. LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE OF JOY “One Candle is Lit” vs. 3 No. 128 COMMUNION MEDITATION Dave & Suzie Kelsey COMMUNION HYMN “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” No. 160</p><p>CALL TO WORSHIP Isaiah 12:2-4 THE LORD’S SUPPER Leader: Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, (Communion is open to all who seek Christ.) People: for the Lord God is my strength and my might; PRAYER FOR THE BREAD OF LIFE he has become my salvation. WORDS OF INSTITUTION FOR THE BREAD Leader: With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. (Partake of the bread when it is passed; retain the cup until after the prayer for cup.) And you will say in that day: Communion Music “O Holy Night” arr. Westbrook/Petit People: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; June Petit, violin make known his deeds among the nations; PRAYER FOR THE CUP OF THE NEW COVENANT proclaim that his name is exalted. WORDS OF INSTITUTION FOR THE CUP OF THE NEW COVENANT * GREAT HYMNS OF THE CHURCH “How Great Our Joy!” No. 170 (Partake of the cup together) *DOXOLOGY (please stand) No. 46 INVOCATION and the LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in Heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on RESPONSE “He Is Lord” No. 117 earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen BENEDICTION * Advent Gloria “Angels We Have Heard on High” (refrain) No. 155 POSTLUDE “Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow” arr. Lyndell Leatherman (Diaconate will come forward during the Gloria to prepare to receive the offering) </p><p>FAITH AND COMMUNITY If there are those who have a special need to share in prayer, our Elders are available at the conclusion TITHES AND OFFERINGS of worship at the front of the sanctuary to pray with you. OFFERTORY “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen” arr. Diane Bish * Please stand if you are able</p><p>We extend a warm welcome to all of our visitors and members. Please fill out the attendance pad as it is passed down your pew. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to consider First Christian Church. Membership is achieved by transfer of affiliation or confession of faith in Jesus Christ followed by baptism. Our ministers stand ready to receive you in fellowship and/or counsel with regard to questions. Catch Muggers December: John & Deb Prewett Southside: Al & Dee Chitty Hospital Calling: Mike Rubesch</p><p>Dec. 15th & 16th is FCC time to work at the Food Pantry 1320 Tippecanoe St. 11:45 am – 2:45 pm</p><p>*****FCC has several members that aren’t able to enjoy the holiday season as they are either in nursing homes or receiving care at home. Would you please take an address list home with you and send each of them a Christmas card? You will be making someone’s day!!! Many thanks from the Pastoral Care Committee…..*************** Sunday, December 13 8:00 & 10:15 am Worship Downtown 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Southside Fellowship @ Amelia Earhart 11:00 am Worship @ Southside Amelia Earhart 5:30 pm Mitten Tree Dinner & Christmas Program Tuesday, December 15 6:45 am Bible Study 9:30 am Ruth Circle Wednesday, December 16 6:00 pm Christmas Dinner & sing-a-long – Rachel Circle 7:00 pm Property Meeting 7:00 pm N/A Thursday, December 17 7:00 am Prayer Partners (last meeting until March) Saturday, December 19 10:00 am Finish placing poinsettias & getting candles ready for Christmas Eve Services - if you want to help just show up!!!! Sunday, December 20 NO 8:00 am Service or Southside Service 9:45 am Communion Service @ First Christian downtown 10:30 am The Christmas Musical “The Silence and the Sound” with Jeffrey Goodspeed, director presented jointly with the Choirs of First Christian, First Baptist, and Congress St. UMC Revs. Gary Rief, Clarinda Crawford & Greg Eberhard leading worship @ First Baptist Church</p><p>Please keep in your prayers: Bob Prather: Seton Indianapolis # 114 the Springs of Lafayette: Melvin Graham # 302 Rev. Greg Eberhard, Senior Minister Ron Smith Joyce Bryant Don Smith Becky Britt Caroline Richardson 6 mo, niece of Don Lindstrom – kidney issues Rev. Nancy Eberhard, Associate Pastor Barb Aubry – friend of Debra Goonen’s sister – signs of cancer Cindy Lindstrom Walter Colburn Jeffrey Goodspeed, Director of Music Westminster Health Center: Fran Britt – Room 25 Becky’s mom Signature: Mary Bogan Cheryl Tully & family Michelle Schluttenhofer, Director of Congregational Ministries Betty Mowery Westminster C3110 Sue England – Fowler Apts # 514 Jeanne Dible Ann & Bob Prather th Jim Sipple – hospice @ home Edith Sipple – Wesley Manor Verne & Rosemary Comer David DeSplinter 329 N. 6 St. Lafayette, IN 47901 Barb & Charlie Fisher, the Springs – friends of Daryl Killian Marilyn Galloway Mary Goodwin June Brummett Worship Services 8:00 and 10:15 a.m. Harriett McDowell - Cumberland Point # 213 Denise Webb, cancer – sister of Carla Reeves Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Tom Strahlem – Susie Nelson’s son Loretta Lowe- niece of Louise McDole – cancer Martha Oliver South Campus – Fellowship - 10:30 Service- 11:00 @ Amelia Earhart School Carol Bunker – hospice – friend of Daryl Killian Duane Pilotte – recovering from back surgery at home Grace Jackson, granddaughter of Marty Jackson – extensive back surgery/procedures on 12/8 in Indianapolis 765-742-4058 www.fcclaf.org Our sympathy to the family of Claude “Chuck” Prass, grandson of Harvey & Dora Beachy on 12/9. Rev. Eberhard did the service 12/12 in Rossville.</p>