EGCC

December 9, 2012 Worship at 10:30am Sunday School at 9:00am

(All ages)

Greeting & Ministry Opportunities

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* Please feel free to stand or be seated during the singing

** Junior Church is for children in grades pre-K - 4th grade in the Education wing. Age appropriate lessons, activities & snacks are provided.

(Children are dismissed for Jr. Church )

Offering /Offertory

Hymn of Preparation

Benediction

• Requests for a recording of today's service may be made imme-diately following the service at the media booth. The recordings can be picked up one week from the date of request at the booth.

• Podcasts of recent sermons are available on our website!

Opening Prayer (Pastor Cliff)

Closing Hymn*

Prelude

Together

December 9, 2012

Worship

Hymn of Praise *

Call to Worship (Nate Caldwell)

Morning Prayer (Will Gideon)

Songs of Praise & Worship

Scripture Reading (Heather Chevalier)

Message (Pastor Cliff)

Advent Candle Lighting (Kate and Eric Dulmes)

Postlude

We invite your infants and toddlers to our nurseries where there is a

competent staff waiting to care for them during the service.

Next Week (12/9):

• Crib: 9:00 - Marilyn Hitt

• Crib: 10:30 - Cindi Phillips, Betsy Gideon, Haleigh Sweet • Toddlers: 10:30 - Sue & Mike Brown

Next Week (12/16):

• Crib: 9:00 - Brenda Mills • Crib: 10:30 - Cindy Marshall, Tracie Dionne, Alise Dowling • Toddlers: 10:30 - Chantelle Moon, Carly DeLeonardo

*NOTE: The Financial Peace Class begins at 8:45am! (All other Sunday

School classes start at 9am) Nursery Staff, please arrive no

later than 8:40 so all parents can get to their class on time

We welcome you to our worship service this morning and pray that you will be blessed in the presence of the Lord Jesus. It is our desire to glorify God

as a community of Christ followers who love God, love people, and make disciples because Jesus is the way, the truth and the life.

If you do not have a personal relationship with Jesus or have ques-tions about your faith, please feel free to speak with Pastor Cliff, Pastor Phil or one of the Elders.

Communication Cards ~ please feel free to use these cards to ask for prayer or to update in-formation.

If you are a visitor, we would like to have a record of your visit. Cards may be placed in the offering plate or given to an usher on your way out of the sanctuary.

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to the church community for the

wonderful gift of food from the Thanksgiving food collection. It was a

great blessing.

- Bruce, Perline and Allan Cooper

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Consider helping us decorate our sanctuary for Christmas with the donation of a poinsettia or two in memory or

honor of someone dear to you. The money received will be used to purchase live poinsettias and silk flowers for year round arrangements. The cost of the poin-

settias is $22. Place your donation in a "flower envelope" found in the Narthex, then put it in the offering plate or bring/send it to the church no later than December 10th. A listing of those remembered and by whom will be included in the church

bulletin. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Kelly.

Media Requests

Please contact our Media Ministry Leader, Steve Blais, (egccmedia@gmail.com) if you have any special media requests.

Christmas Musical ‘Hope Has Come’

Tonight at 6:30PM

There will be a reception in Buchanan Hall following the musical

The excited exuberance of children, the soft glow

of candlelight, and melodic voices raised in the

melodies of beloved Christmas carols is just part

of the treasured tradition of our Christmas Eve

service at East Glenville. The Word become flesh

retold through Scripture and song is the setting

of one of the most beautiful worship services of

the year. On Monday evening, December 24, at December 24, at December 24, at December 24, at

6:30pm6:30pm6:30pm6:30pm, we will once again celebrate the most

wonderful gift ever given to man, the birth of our

Savior. Plan now to make this service a special

part of your Christmas tradition. Invite family

members, friends, and/or neighbors to come and

celebrate Jesus’ birth and experience the wonder.

Mark Your Calendars! Dec 9 6:30pm Christmas Musical & Reception

No Youth Group

Dec 10 7pm Women’s Ministry Christmas Party

Dec 11 7pm Boards

Dec 12 6pm Last Wed. Night Program until 1/9

Dec 16 Sunday School—Caroling at Holyrood

6:30-8:30pm Youth Christmas Party

Dec 17 Preschool Christmas Program (3yr olds)

Dec 20 Preschool Christmas Program (4yr olds)

Dec 21 8pm-12am Youth End of the World Party

Dec 23 No Sunday School/Youth Group

Dec 24 6:30pm *Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Dec 30 No Sunday School or Youth Group

Weekly Finance Report: Weekly Budget: $ 7,721

Tithes & Offerings: $ 10,748

*Please note that the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service has been changed to 6:30 p.m. You will find that Church Matters has it occurring at 7pm which is no longer the case. Sorry for any confusion!

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CITY MISSION-TOY STORE COLLECTION

Each year, for 3 days in December, The Schenectady City Mission transforms itself into an amazing toy store. This is the place local families can come and Celebrate the Christmas season by selecting toys (free of charge) for their children. This year, our church family would like to participate by focusing on a toy collection for the teen boys and girls up to age 14. Items such as hair products, nail polish, fashion scarves, headphones, fashion bags, sports caps, footballs, basketballs, bath prod-ucts, body spray etc. are welcomed. Be creative! Bring your items to the Giving Chest located in the Hall of Missions no later than Sunday Dec. 16th and help us be a blessing to our community!

Please remember to continue to pray for our Pastoral Search Committee

Update: The search committee is now working on compiling and reviewing survey results, creating church, community and

historical profiles and exploring procedures we will use for connecting

with pastoral candidates. We thank the congregation for your ongoing

prayer support.

Women’s Christmas Party Women’s Christmas Party Women’s Christmas Party Women’s Christmas Party Monday, December 10

7:00 to 9:00pm

We will have caroling, cookies, and time

together as we celebrate all we love about the holidays.

Carol Christensen will share her thoughts about this special

time of year.

You are welcome to invite a friend who needs some holiday

cheer. Please bring a small ornament or decoration wrapped

with your name inside.

Join us at the Williams’ home:

29 Velina Drive, Burnt Hills.

Come and pray for our church and its leaders.

We will meet in rooms 5 & 6 on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays of each month and pray for our church and its leaders while the Boards and Elders

have their meetings.

Do you like to work with children? Do you want to be a

part of teaching them about Jesus and His love for

them? Are you a member of EGCC? We are looking for

Junior Church teachers starting in the spring. The chil-

dren are in two classes: 4 years old - 1st graders and 2nd

-4th graders. The classes meet during the second half

of the Sunday Worship Service. We would provide you with cur-

riculum which includes activities as well as a Bible lesson. There

is a rotating schedule, on which you would teach once every 5-6

weeks. This is a great way to serve our families at EGCC. It’s ex-

citing to see children's enthusiasm and wonder as they learn

about the God who loves them in an interactive setting.

If you are interested in volunteering and/or have questions

about this opportunity, please contact Susan Perregaux at 384-

7296.

Go to www.egcchurch.org and check out our new website! Thank You - Alex Crum and Steve Blais for dedicating so much time, energy, and creativity to the project!

Youth

Youth

Youth

Youth

Ministry

Ministry

Ministry

Ministry

Growing Students

into life-long

followers of Christ

This Week’s Dinner is

PizzaPizzaPizzaPizza

Please RSVP for the catered dinner

(using your communication card in your pew

or calling the office)

COST: 0-4 yrs old: free

5-12 yrs old: $3 each

13—adult: $5 each

($20 family max)

Wednesday Night is

Fellowship NightFellowship NightFellowship NightFellowship Night

Join us for all or part of the evening. Join us for all or part of the evening. Join us for all or part of the evening. Join us for all or part of the evening.

Dinner at 6pm Dinner at 6pm Dinner at 6pm Dinner at 6pm Bible Study 7pmBible Study 7pmBible Study 7pmBible Study 7pm

THURSDAYSTHURSDAYSTHURSDAYSTHURSDAYS

7pm

Youth Basketball

Jan 4Jan 4Jan 4Jan 4thththth----6666th th th th Youth WINTER Retreat Youth WINTER Retreat Youth WINTER Retreat Youth WINTER Retreat at Stowe Mountain. We will be selling En-tertainment Books for $30 as a Fundraiser.

Middle School & High School

Sundays:

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Sunday Dec 16thSunday Dec 16thSunday Dec 16thSunday Dec 16th - Christmas party for the youth groupChristmas party for the youth groupChristmas party for the youth groupChristmas party for the youth group held at Nate Cald-well’s house (1401 Rt. 146 Rexford NY 12148) It will take the place of Youth group. It will be from 6:30-8:30. Please bring a piece of junk wrapped in Christmas paper (please do not spend any $ on this.) Bring a dish to share.

TONIGHTTONIGHTTONIGHTTONIGHT ---- NO YOUTH GROUP NO YOUTH GROUP NO YOUTH GROUP NO YOUTH GROUP Christmas Musical - I invite you all to come out at 6:30 to participate/watch the musical. It is truly a blessing.

Dec. 21 Dec. 21 Dec. 21 Dec. 21 ---- The world is coming to an end and we are going to celebrate it by having an END OF THE WORLD PARTY. END OF THE WORLD PARTY. END OF THE WORLD PARTY. END OF THE WORLD PARTY. We will be meeting at Grace Chapel in Clifton Park (996 Main St.) at 8pm, and we will be going till midnight. It's for both Middle School and High School. Come on out and bring a friend.

Prayer Guide

Missions • Alex & Laura Crum, New York (WBT)

• Glen & Beverly Ewart, New York (IVCF)

Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. - Psalm 4:1

Praises • A successful Holiday on the Avenue • Our new website is up and running • A good time was had by all at the Birthday Party for Jesus

Prayer Requests • Please pray for the Christmas Musical tonight and lift all teams involved

• A Healthy Winter for our church family, friends and loved ones • Church finances

• EGCC family’s & friends’ salvation • Pray for EGCC, our Transition Team, Elder Board and Search Committee

• Send us into people’s lives to share God’s love in Christ through our witness • Those who are unemployed, especially those who are a part of our church family

• The marriages and families within the church

• Unsaved loved ones

Unfortunately, space limits the requests we can run continuously. Please continue to pray for those not appear-ing in this week’s bulletin. Please contact us if your prayer request needs to be updated.

Serving Our Country & Community • All active members of the military, the veterans, and all of their families • Our President and National Leaders • Our local leaders and government

Loved ones and friends who need our prayers… • Melissa Foti’s stepmother, Donna Hughes, for the recent loss of her niece • Bill Harkness and family with the passing of his brother of Bob • Tammy Durant and her family and friends with the passing of her grandmother on Nov 20th • Friends of Kris Brown: Robin who has upcoming heart surgery and Kelly who has upcoming

surgery for breast cancer • Marilyn Wilkinson, who is home from Ellis Hospital recuperating from pneumonia and other

complications • Leon, Kathy Kelly’s father, for healing from illness , and strength for Kathy’s mother • Michelle Sloan, father diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Pray treatment is effective and pain

is relieved • Ron Edwards, prayers for love & relationship with father and brothers • Laura Shaver’s husband, Jason - ongoing health issues • Caleb Sloan -Marines (son of Ken & Michelle Sloan) • Latasha Thompson’s parents; health concerns • Michelle Seydler, friend of Heather Briaddy, receiving chemo for breast cancer • Ethlyn McCall, Heather Chevalier’s mom, relief from chronic pain (spinal stenosis & arthritis) • Alaine, friend of Kristen Capeci, unexpected custody of her grandson. Pray for provision,

guidance, & direction for her and her daughter Stephanie.

Sermon Notes:

Sermon: “Jesus Comes to the Home of a Pharisee”

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

I. Simon Invites Jesus to Dinner

II. Some Facts about Sin and Salvation

A. Sin is a Debt

B. Some are Deeper in Debt than Others

C. No One Can Pay Their Debt

D. God has Paid the Debt

E. A New Debt of Love

Missionaries John & Melinda Bernard, South Carolina (UWM)

Sharon Carlson, New York (IAM)

Alex & Laura Crum, New York (WBT)

Glen & Beverly Ewart, New York (IVCF)

Joseph & Tamara Hill, Arizona (PIONEER)

Paul & Nanette Holt, New York (IVCF)

Rev. Ted & Diane Holzmann, Germany (TEAM)

Alex & Fran Knauss, North Carolina (TWR)

John & Gail Morris, Colorado (AOE)

Cherie & Rick Vedder, New York (YFC)

Gordon & Sara Williams, Wisconsin (WBT)

Mark & Rae Wilson, Guinea (SIM)

General Outreach Conservative Congregational Christian Conference,

East Glenville Christian Preschool, National Association of Evangelicals, Mekeel Christian School, Spa Christian School,

Dorcas Society and Flannelgraph (EGCC), City Mission of Schenectady, Capital District Youth for Christ, Latham, NY

Retired Missionaries Paul & Grace Bartholomew (WBT), Claire Burford (BCM), Ruth Gibbs, North Carolina (SIM), Cliff & Melba Greene (WBT), Betty Hoffman (AWM), Rev. Mi-

chael & Athena Kantartjis (OC), Richard & Priscilla Mellen (WBT), Rev. Edwin & Sharon Pedersen (SAM), Natasha Poysti (RCR), Ardy Soules (ISI), Fred &

Goldie Stoll (SIM), Chuck and Muriel Davis (AIM), Evie McNutt (MM)

Remember to pray

for our missionaries and supported

agencies daily

Rev. Cliff Christensen Interim Senior Pastor Sandie Wanamaker Director of Worship Ministries Susan Perregaux Director of Children’s Ministries

National Association of Evangelicals We are affiliated with:

Conservative Congregational Christian Conference

East Glenville Community Church 335 Saratoga Road

Glenville, NY 12302

EGCC STAFF SERVING IN HIS NAME

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

EGCC Christian Preschool 335 Saratoga Road, Glenville, NY 12302

Linda Wachtel, Director

518-399-6894 or egcc.preschool@verizon.net

Rev. Phil Sears Assistant Pastor

Nathan Caldwell

Director of Student Ministries

Gina Vendetti Administrative Assistant

Office Phones: 399-3151, 399-3105 Fax: (518)399-0302 OFFICE HOURS

9:00 am- 2:00 pm Monday through Friday

WEB SITE: www.egcchurch.org E-MAIL: Office: egcc.office@verizon.net

Sandie: egcc.music@verizon.net

ELDER BOARD

Bill Switts, Chairman Greg Bandy

Dave Brzozowski Jim Fischer Don Kraines Gary Williams