December 31, 2017

 Please Join us in Praying for:

Mission of the Month:   ICRC Camp Grants.

Pastor Rich, Staff, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members with Health Concerns:

Vicki Bennett,  Mark Black,  Howard J. Church , Sandy Free

Carol Geer,  Roland Hubbert,  Eleanor Nederveld,

 Paul Haan -  hospice care at home

Linda Heusinkveld – Dr. Appointment and Sparrow Pain Clinic

James Shepherd – ulcerated foot

Save these Dates:

Men’s Study and the Painting Class resume – Tuesday, January 9

CONNECT Resumes – Weds., January 10

Communion Worship – Sunday, January 14

Camp Geneva – January 19-21

Game Night – Saturday, January 27

Card Making – Saturday, February 24

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January Consistory Calling Team: January Calling Team will be Linda B. and Dave S.  Thank you for coming alongside Pastor and Anthony’s Ministries.

Mission of the Month:  The ICRC Camp Grants are our emphasis this month. We will still receive your donations today in the offering.  Please memo your gift.

CONNECT:  There will be no CONNECT dinner or classes until we resume January 10.  Have a blessed and safe New Year Celebration!

 B. Family:  Mark and June are traveling to Mayo Clinic in the next weeks for Mark's check up. Prayers for good test results and safe travels are appreciated.

 Siloam Christian Church is so grateful for our help and invitations to participate in events.  This is truly a ministry of God to our Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

Sub Sale Time!  The youth will be taking orders for subs throughout January.  The Costs are Touchdown Subs - $5/10 for $40, Kick-off Subs - $4/10 for $35.

Offering Envelopes for 2018 are in your boxes, if you have not picked them up already.  Please check the number to make sure it matches your previous number.  If it does not, please call the office as soon as possible so new envelopes can be provided.  If you do not have offering envelopes and would like some, please call the office.

Staff Gift: The church staff is very grateful for your generous hearts to give over and above their salary.  May God give back to you, as well!

Nursery volunteers NEEDED!  Please sign up in the Family Life Center and write down how often you are willing to help. The families are grateful!  Thank you.

 Compassion Sponsorship:  Please pray for our young friend from Bangladesh, affectionately referred to as “Z”. Any notes of encouragement and pictures you want to send, please bring to the office.  His picture is on the narthex bulletin board.

December 24, 2017 p.m.

“What Shall We Do With This Baby?”

Pre-Service Music                    Still, Still, Still

Scene 1 -2

*Carol:  What Child is This?                                                                      No. 180

Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 1-7

Carol:  Some Children See Him                                                                  No. 181

Scene 3

Carol: The First Noel

Scripture: Luke 2: 8-16

*Carol: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks                                        No. 175

Special Music: Away in a Manger

            Go Tell it on the Mountain!                                                            No. 205

Scene 4

We Three Kings of Orient Are                                                                   No. 206

Scripture:  Matthew 2: 1-2, 9-12

Meditation

Special Music: You’re Here

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Sharing of the Light

Carol: Silent Night                                                                                      No. 195

Benediction

Post Service Music                  Go Tell It on the Mountain                 (arr. Larson)

This Evening’s Participants

Rev. Richard Heusinkveld

Cast

Questioner 1 - Anna O.
Questioner 2 - Kandy H.
Narrator - Fred H.
Scripture Reader - Marcia J.
Mary - Rachel L.
Joseph - Fred B.

Shepherd - Lukas R.
Angels - Sophia L., Jessica F., Casady R.
Wise Men - Josh H., Tony C., Mark B.

Costuming/Props/Stage Crew/Lights

 Linda H., Doreen D.,

Dean J., Brian W., Karla T.

Special Music

Abigail, Rachel, Sophia L.

Gabe H.

Scripture Readers:

Doreen D.

Bruce T.

Poinsettias have been given by:  The H. Family in memory of Alice H. and in honor of Roxie P.e;  the H. in memory of Great Grandma Rena and Grandma Rosa; the S. and L. in honor of God’s faithful love! 

December 24, 2017 a.m.

The Approach to God

Pre-Service Music               Carol of the Bells/I Saw Three Ships            -Hayes      

Invitation to Worship

*Congregational Greeting

*Songs             Joy to the World/Angels from the Realms of Glory   No. 171/190

Lighting of the Advent Candles

*Song                                O Little Town of Bethlehem                             No. 178                

Words of Assurance and Law of God    

 (Children age 3-2nd grade released to Children & Worship)

  The Word of God

*Song                                    What Child is This?                                         

Scripture                                      John 1:1-5

Message                                   "Hope is Born"

                                                 Anthony T.

*Song                                O Come All Ye Faithful                                   No. 193

Prayer for Blessing

The Response to the Word

Offering                                Away in a Manger                                          -Line

*Doxology                  Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow         No. 382     

Choir                                       Noel Festival                                      

Offertory Prayer 

*Song                            Hark! The Herald Angels Sing                            No. 184

*Benediction

Post Service Music                        

*Those who are able are invited to stand.                            

Hymns projected by permission of CCLI #95502

 Please Join us in Praying for:

Mission of the Month:   ICRC Camp Grants.

Pastor Rich, Staff, and Immanuel leadership and ministry teams

Members with Health Concerns:  Vicki B.,  Mark B.,  Howard C.

Sandy F., Carol G.,  Roland H.,  Eleanor N.,  Sandi S.

 Paul H.:   hospice care at home. 

Linda H. Rehabilitation after knee surgery

James S. - Healing of Ulcerated Foot

Save these Dates:

Jr. High Lock In - Saturday, January 6

Men’s Study and the Painting Class resume – Tuesday, January 9

CONNECT Resumes – Weds., January 10

Camp Geneva – January 19-21

Game Night – Saturday, January 27

Card Making – Saturday, February 24

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

December Consistory Calling Team is Tod V.W. and Brian W.  January will be Dave S. and Linda B.

Our December poinsettias have been given by:  Fred & Kandy H. Family in memory of Alice H. and in honor of Roxie P.;  Pastor and Linda H. in memory of Great Grandma Rena and Grandma Rosa; Ken and Bronwyn S. and Joe and Darla L. in honor of God’s faithful love!  The plants can be taken after the Christmas Eve evening service.  Thank you to Don and Sany F. for getting the poinsettias.

Mission of the Month:  The ICRC Camp Grants will be our emphasis this month. We will still receive your donations through the end of the month.  Please memo your gift.

CONNECT:  There will be no CONNECT dinner or classes until we resume January 10.  Have a blessed Advent and Christmas!

 Siloam Church will be rehearsing Friday evening, 4-8p.m. and worshipping on Christmas Day here at Immanuel.

A Special Christmas Note from Geri V. F. is on the bulletin board.

Offering Envelopes for 2018 are in your boxes, if you have not picked them up already.  Please check the number to make sure it matches your previous number.  If it does not, please call the office as soon as possible so new envelopes can be provided.  If you do not have offering envelopes and would like some, please call the office.

Staff Gift: The church staff is very grateful for your generous hearts to give over and above their salary.  May God give back to you, as well!

Nursery volunteers NEEDED!  I’ve had people requesting to be taken off this service opportunity; if you are willing to help fill in the gaps, please sign up in the Family Life Center and write down how often you are willing to help. The families appreciate an opportunity to worship without distraction once in a while.  Thank you.

Compassion Sponsorship:  Our young friend from Bangladesh, affectionately referred to as “Z”, will be receiving the children’s cards and pictures soon.  Please pray it brightens his Christmas celebration and the heart of his family and community.  We have no idea the impact of such simple gifts to someone who has nothing.