Click the image above to watch the video of the Advent Reading and candle "lighting."
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Announcements
Announcements
Due to COVID-19 the Leadership Team has decided that holding a Church Forum to approve next year's budget would not be feasible. Thus, Steve Reynolds emailed the proposed budget to church members on Thursday, November 12th at approximately 9:00 am. Please take time to look over the budget. If you have any questions or comments, please let him know by November 30th. If no questions or comments are received, the budget will stand approved.
The Christian Education team has purchased an Advent Calendar and magnetic Advent Wreath (like the one used in the Advent video to the left) for members. Those attending church should have received theirs from Rita Furr. Ones for those unable to attend church right now were mailed November 27th. The Christian Education Team hopes you enjoy this small way to unify our Advent celebration despite being socially distant this year.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
December 2 - Bible Study, 6:30 pm
December 9 - Leadership Team Meeting, 6:30 pm
December 15 - Bible Study, 6:30 pm
Psalm Reading
Psalm Reading
Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 (NRSV taken from BibleGateway)
Psalm 80: 1-7, 17-19 (NRSV taken from BibleGateway)
Prayer for Israel's Restoration
To the leader: on Lilies, a Covenant. Of Asaph. A Psalm.
1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, you who lead Joseph like a flock! You who are enthroned upon the cherubim, shine forth 2 before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh. Stir up your might, and come to save us! 3 Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. 4 O Lord God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people's prayers? 5 You have fed them with the bread of tears, and given them tears to drink in full measure. You make us the scorn of our neighbors; our enemies laugh among themselves. 7 Restore us, O God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
17 But let your hand be upon the one at your right hand, the one whom you made strong for yourself. 18 The we will never turn back from you; give us life, and we will call on your name. 19 Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.
Opening Hymn
Opening Hymn
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Praise Hymn
Praise Hymn
O Come Let Us Adore Him
O Come Let Us Adore Him
Children's Story
Children's Story
Joys & Concerns
Joys & Concerns
Please check out the Facebook Group for any recently posted Joys & Concerns. The ones that have been shared at the time of publishing are as follows:
Please continue to pray for the following: Wayne Keafer, Larry Brockmiller, Tammy Sutton, Denise Bowles, Susie Bartlome, Bruce Hill, Ada Saylor, Joyce Long, Jerry Shelton, the Pastoral Search for our Church. from Bulletin
Pray for Debbie Butcher, Employee Benefit Specialist for the Brethren Benefit Trust in Elgin, Illinois. Let us remember that every person who serves the Body of Christ is important, those parts which seem to be weaker are indispensable. from Virlina District
Please pray for my supervisor and her family... Her mom passed away Friday morning. from Allison Stetar
Please pray for my great nephew, Nathaniel Harvey. He has been hospitalized with possible Covid pneumonia, we are waiting for test to come back, he does have fluid on lungs and running a fever. from Rita Furr
I'm doing well, just preparing for hopefully my last surgery on Dec. 19th. I truly appreciate your prayers! from Ada Saylor
Please pray for my mother... She told me today that they found a cyst on her ovary that is quite painful and will need to be removed. from Allison Stetar
My cousin, Becky, has asked for prayers for her family (in particular--Kathy, Zach, Wendy and Daniel) who have been affected by the virus (3 tested positive and one lost his father). from Rita Furr
Prayer Hymn
Prayer Hymn
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer
Spend some time in prayer… Click on the video’s play button if you would like to have an instrumental song for mediation.
Special Music
Special Music
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Scripture & Sermon
Scripture & Sermon
How long have you ever stayed awake continuously? By the end, were you still aware of your surroundings, or were things starting to blur together?
In today's scripture from Mark, Jesus reminds his disciples that they must "stay awake" and "be aware," because the hour of his return is unknown. Does Jesus really want us to not sleep? No. But, he does want us to be ready for his return at a moment's notice. Read more by clicking the image below.
Closing Hymn
Closing Hymn
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Benediction
Benediction
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