DECEMBER 23, 2018
WELCOME
Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ – to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God’s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.
ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION
DECEMBER 23, 2018
* Congregation Standing
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Carter
WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen
INVOCATION
INTRIOT Lisa Badley
Sweet Little Jesus Boy
RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*
The Lord has done great things for us!And we are filled with joy!
Our God has turned our weeping into singing,our tears into songs of joy!
O Christ of God, come anew in our hearts this day,and remain in us forever.
- based on Psalm 126
CAROL OF PRAISE* Joy to the World
JOY TO THE WORLD
INTERCESSORY PRAYER Danny Martin
ADVENT SCRIPTURE LESSON Jordan and Kristen Graves
In celebration of the season of Advent, the fourth candle (purple) is lit representing “joy.” Rejoice! Jesus is the light of the world.
LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH
CAROL OF REJOICING Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Lisa Badley with Cello
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
OFFERTORY PRAYER
ANTHEM Choir
Let There be Peace on Earth
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING
SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON
The Canticles of Christmas Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis
Luke 2:25-32
BENEDICTION
CAROL OF REFLECTION*
Angels We Have Heard on High
Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountain in reply, Echo back their joyous strains.
Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo
The Canticles of Christmas Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis
Westminster Presbyterian Church December 23, 2018
Luke 2:25-32
I. Am I S____________-L__________? vv. 25-27
II. Am I S_________________? vv. 28-29
III. Do I See God’s S___________________? vv. 30-32
Sources Consulted:
Accordance Bible Software - Greek Analysis; Calvin Commentaries - Harmony Of The Gospels; J.C. Ryle - Luke Barnes on the New Testament; Jon Becker - The Expected Fulfillment Of Joy; John McArthur - New Testament Commentary; Kistemaker - New
Testament Commentary - Luke
Rev. Mike Allen
SERMON NOTES
In Memory Of
Blanton Duke by His Family
J.B. & Ione Edgeman by Mike & Shelly Windham
Dr. & Mrs. E.E. Ellis by Steve & Judy Ellis
Mike Ellis by Steve & Judy Ellis
John Gatlin by Barbara & Mitzi
Johnny Harper by His Loving Family
Jerry Harrison The Graham Rogers Family
Roger & Angie Henn By Frank & Janet Henn
James Holston by Kelli & Adam Holston
Grace B. Horne by The Horne Family
Wm. F. Horne, Sr. by The Horne Family
Jamie E. Jones by Steve & Judy Ellis
Dale Lambert by Virginia Lambert
Mr. Rogers A. McFarland by Mike & Rhonda Ishee
Ryan McNeely by Frank & Janey Henn
Elizabeth Mills By Phil & Martha Withrow
Sarah Perritt by Hardie & Nan Perritt
Harold L. Peters & Nancy Warren Peters by Randy & Nan Ramsey
Randolph E. Ramsey & Nettie Dyer Ramsey by Randy & Nan Ramsey
Dr. & Mrs. F. Lindsay Risher by Wayne, Ginny & Tracy
Herbert Rogers by The Graham Rogers Family
Ricky & Jimmye Ryerson by Frank & Janey Henn
Dewey & Teeny Sanderson by Virginia Lambert
Sandra Sims by Steve & Denise Morgan
Herb Sissom by Rachel, Kelly, Bethany, Jonathan & Benjamin
Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Smith, Sr. by Steve & Denise Morgan
Boots Thames By Steve & Judy Ellis
Mr. & Mrs. Hobson Traylor, Jerry & Jeanette by Wayne, Ginny & Tracy Traylor
Mr. & Mrs. Marthell Traylor & 1st Lt. Marty Traylor By Wayne, Ginny & Tracy Traylor
Daisy Windham by Mike & Shelly Windham
Joyce Slonaker by Clark Slonaker
Wilson Calvin Slonaker by Clark Slonaker
W.E. & Virginia Runnels by Clark Slonaker
Jerry and Kathryn Slonaker by Clark Slonaker
In Honor Of
Mr. & Mrs. Alton Ishee by Mike & Rhonda Ishee
Herbert & Peggy Parker by Herman, Julie, Nick, Max & Noah Pappas
Dr. & Mrs. Dale Read by Mike & Rhonda Ishee
Officers of WPC by Virginia Lambert
Staff of WPC by Virginia Lambert
Our Westminster Church Family By Phil & Dianne Buehler
Westminster Presbyterian Church Christmas Poinsettias
Christmas Eve Service: Please join us tomorrow night at 6:00 PM for our Christmas Eve Communion Service. If you ordered a poinsettia, you may take it home with you after the service.
Officer Installation: We will be ordaining and installing new officers next Sunday during the morning service.
Christian Food Mission: The food bank is in need of regular sized canned sweet peas and canned peaches. If you would like to make a donation, please bring them to the church office.
Mother’s Morning Out Holiday Schedule: Mother’s Morning Out will be closed on December 25th for Christmas.
Ladies Bible Study will start meeting again on Tuesday, January 8th at 9:30 AM in Room 7. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us.
Our Wednesday Night programs will resume on January 9th. At this time we have a need for someone to teach our children in the 2nd - 6th grade class. If you would be willing to volunteer for 30 minutes per week in this area, please contact Kristen Graves or the church office.
Bridal Shower - The ladies will host a bridal shower in honor of Brittany Poole on Sunday, January 20th at 2:00 PM in the fellowship room. She is registered at Amazon and Bed, Bath and Beyond.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
To give online, please go to www.wpclaurel.com and click “Give”.
The flowers in the sanctuary today are in memory of Herbert Parker. The arrangement was made by his daughter Julie Pappas.
Officers of the Week Dec 23-Dec 29 Dec 30- Jan 5
Elder: Danny Martin Hardie Perritt
Deacon: Jordan Graves Luke Morgan
Elders
Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes Wm. Horne Jr John Lowery Danny Martin Hardie Perritt
Deacons
Chase Edwards Mike Ishee Jordan Graves Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker
Westminster Officers & Staff:
Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Co-Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director and Co- Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant
Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Alvaro Miranda, cello
THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER
Sunday, December 23 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship
Monday, December 24 6:00 PM- Christmas Eve Communion Service
Tuesday, December 25 Merry Christmas!
Wednesday, December 26 7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group
Thursday, December 27 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO
Friday, December 28 No activities planned
Saturday, December 29 No activities planned
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No Wednesday Evening Services