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Sunday, December 7

Greetings –

The advent season can be a challenging time for those wishing to slow down, to reflect and to wait. I am stating the obvious when I say that the reality of the incarnational love of God becoming real in the birth of Jesus can often times get lost in the many Christmas & holiday happenings of these days. This coming Sunday we will seek to slow down as we light the candle of Peace…and seek to find PEACE in the advent story of God’s LOVE.

A couple of ways to help during this Christmas season:

1. Open Heart Kitchen Food Drive: Our RED Barrels will be out this Sunday [and all next week!] to collect food items* that will be distributed immediately to people needing some additional support during this Christmas season. You are invited to drop off items and then join us after worship on December 14th as we assemble the food bags that will be distributed.
2. The Giving Tree: This Sunday is the last Sunday to return gift cards that will be shared with someone in our community through Tri-Valley Haven.
3. Christmas Poinsettias: Anyone wishing to remember/honor a loved one with a poinsettia to be displayed in our worship space during Advent can do so by donating $15 and providing the office (office@fpcl.us) with the name/information of the loved one you wish to honor.

Looking forward to worshiping with you on Sunday!

Steve

*Food items being collected: Boxed stuffing, Boxed mashed potatoes, Canned green beans, Canned yams, Canned mushroom soup, Canned gravy, Canned fried onions, Boxed dessert mix (cookies, brownies, etc)

REMEMBER that this month we will have ONE worship service at 10:00am in our sanctuary followed by a time to “Jingle & Mingle” in our Fellowship Hall with holiday treats and Christmas crafts!

Some questions to consider as we prepare to gather for worship:

• The Christmas season can be a time of loneliness, depression and sadness for many in our church and community [perhaps even you]. How can seeking a deeper connection with God be not just be an interesting idea, but an experienced reality?
• Who is someone(s) that you know that may be going through a difficult time? How might you reach out to them as an extension of God's love?

Worship Information for Sunday:

Our worship schedule [Online available at:https://fpcl.online.church]

Worship during Advent one service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary

[in person & online]

Sermon Series: Unwrapping Christmas

Sunday’s Message: Unwrapping PEACE - Finding Calm in the Chaos

Scripture:

Luke 2:8-14
Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

Bulletin information for Sunday:

PRELUDE: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – arr. Marianne Kim

CALL TO WORSHIP     Pastor Josh Jonas

HYMN: #105 People, Look East (vs. 1, 4, & 5)

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE OF PEACE     Anne Bergmann & Jenn Tereba

NEWS OF THE COMMUNITY     Pastor Steve Wilde

CALL FOR THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY: Once in Royal David’s City – arr. Marianne Kim

DOXOLOGY: #647 Give Thanks

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

ANTHEM: Children of Light Rejoice – Ken Medema

SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 2:8-14

ADVENT SERIES: Unwrapping Christmas
Today’s Message: Unwrapping Peace – Finding Calm in the Chaos
Pastor Steve Wilde

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Everyone is welcome to participate

PASTORAL PRAYER     Pastor Denia Segrest

SONG: Joy to the World – arr. Phil Wickham

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice – arr. Marianne Kim

TODAY’S WORSHIP SONGS:
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear – arr. Marianne Kim; 1 License 1045495
#105 People, Look East; 1 License 05431
Once in Royal David’s City – arr. Marianne Kim; 1 License 1028901
#647 Give Thanks; 1 License 75
Children of Light Rejoice – Ken Medema; ASCAP 608655825
Joy to the World – arr. Phil Wickham; CCLI 7128618
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice – arr. Marianne Kim; 1 License 1010721
Participants: Sanctuary Choir with Janet Holmes, Music Director
Tanner Roberts, Worship Team Leader