Christmas Program

Sunday, December 13, 2009

10:00 a.m.

 

 

Instrumental Prelude of Carols

Processional:                           “O Come, All Ye Faithful”

                                                     Congregation please stand and join us on 3rd verse

                                                            Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;

O, Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv'n:

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! 

Refrain: O come, let us adore Him!

               O come, let us adore Him!

               O come, let us adore Him-

               Christ, the Lord!

Invocation and Welcome:         Pastor Bill Vis

 

Children ages 3-7:                    “C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S” by Eddy Arnold

                                                “Come on Ring Those Bells”  by Andrew Culverwell

 

Prayer:                                     Pastor Bill Vis

Message:                                 

                                                     God Greatest Gift

                                                     Scripture:  Isaiah 9:6             pg. 1072 in pew Bible

 

Choir:                                       “Unto You is Born A Savior”  Joe E Parks  

                                                “When He Came / Joy to the World”  Mosie Lister

                                                     Congregation, when prompted please stand and join us.

                                                            Joy to the world! the Lord is come;

Let earth receive her King.

Let every heart prepare Him room,

And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven and nature sing,

And heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

Joy to the earth! the Savior reigns;

Let men their songs employ,

While fields and floods, rocks, hills and plains

Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat the sounding joy,

Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

He rules the world with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness

And wonders of His love,

And wonders of His love,

And wonders, wonders of His love.

                                                    

Narration:                                 Luke 2:1-5

 

Choir:                                       “The Road To Bethlehem”  Joe E Parks

 

Narration:                                 Luke 2: 6-7

 

Women:                                   “First Born”   Joe E Parks

 

Harmonica Solo:                      “Silent Night”

 

Congregational Songs:                        “Silent Night”

                                                           

Silent night, holy night,

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and Child.

Holy Infant so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace,

Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,

Shepherds quake at the sight.

Glories stream from heaven afar;

Heavenly hosts sing alleluia.

Christ the Savior is born!

Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,

Son of God, love's pure light

Radiant beams from Thy holy face,

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth,

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

 

“Angels We Have Heard On High”

                                                     Please stand to sing.

Angels we have heard on high,

Sweetly singing o'er the plains

And the mountains in reply,

Echo back their joyous strains.

Gloria in excelsis Deo,

Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Come to Bethlehem, and see

Him whose birth the angels sing;

Come, adore on bended knee

Christ the Lord, the newborn King.

Gloria in excelsis Deo,

Gloria in excelsis Deo.

 

 

Narration:                                 Luke 2:8-15

 

Men:                                         “Run Shepherds, Run”  Joe E Parks

 

Choir:                                       “Fairest Lord Jesus”  Michael Parks

                                                     Please join us in singing verse 3:

 

Beautiful Savior!

Lord of all nations!

Son of God and Son of man!

Glory and honor,

Praise, adoration,

Now and forevermore be Thine!

 

Glory and honor,

Praise, adoration,

Now and forevermore be Thine!

Amen.  Amen. Amen.

 

Choir:                                       “What Can I Give to Him”  Joe E Parks

Offering will be received at this time

                                   

Choir & Congregation:             “What Can I Give to Him”

                                                            What can I give to Him?

                                                            What can I bring to Him

                                                            Who created and owns everything?

                                                            One heart to love Him,

                                                            One voice to sing,

                                                            That’s what I’ll offer to Jesus, my King,

                                                            Jesus, my King.

                                                            My King.

 

Benediction:                             Pastor Bill Vis

*Please stand to receive the Benediction*

 

Closing Song:                          “Let Your Song Continue Through Me, Lord”

                                                     Please remain standing and join us in singing Verse 4.

                                                            Let Your song continue thru me, Lord,

                                                            Let Your song continue thru me;

                                                            Fill my hours, fill my days with a symphony of praise,

                                                            Let Your song continue thru me.

 

Postlude:                                 Instrumental Postlude of Carols

 

 

 

                                                           

 

                                                                                                                        WORSHIP NOTES

 

Welcome! You’re among friends at Pine Grove Community Church. We’re the young and old, the experienced Christians, the brand new Christians, and those just curious about Jesus Christ. We’re families, singles, students, kids and couples. Wherever you’ve come from, and wherever you’re at, you’re welcome to come as you are to Pine Grove! Please stay for a cup of coffee or lemonade at the Family Life Center following worship.

 

Guests are requested to fill out a welcome card at the Welcome Center where you can also receive an information packet. If you are a regular attendee of Pine Grove we would like to provide you with a mailbox. Please submit your request to the church office.      

                                                 God bless you and your family.

 

Nursery care is offered during the a.m. service in the Church Basement for infants and toddlers through age 2. Please honor the age limit. Please meet your children at the nursery area immediately following worship.

 

All children age 3-7 are encouraged to participate with Children’s Worship.  Children are dismissed after the Children’s Message, and can go downstairs to worship.  Please honor the age limit. Parents: Please meet your children downstairs, after worship.

 

All songs are reprinted with permission by CCLI #649460.

                                                                       

 

CHURCH FAMILY

We mourn with Jim Becker in the passing of his wife.  May he be wrapped in the comfort of our Father’s arms.

 

As a family in Christ, we also pray that our Lord will heal Phil Wilson's wife, Heidi, who has been diagnosed with Bell's Palsy.  May she continue to heal, and find comfort in the healing process.

 

I would like to thank everyone at Pine Grove for their thoughts and prayers during my recent shoulder replacement surgery.  The cards, visits, and food were greatly appreciated.  The surgery went well. Recovery may take a while so once again your prayers are coveted. 

God is good - all the time.  Carol Tubergen

 

Bob and Dori Winkel have a new email address.  They can now be reached at The2winks@gmail.com.

 

 

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENT

 

Senior High Youth Group will meet today, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

 

FOCUS will meet again on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

 

                                                                       

                                                                       

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

If you make a decision during this service to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior, please stop by the Welcome Center and pick up a YES pack. This pack is designed to help you get started on your walk with Christ.

 

Coffee after the morning service will be in the Family Life Center.

 

Our offering this morning will be for Pine Grove Ministries.

 

Next week, there will be a second offering for the Family Life Center Debt Reduction Fund.

 

Last week’s offering totals: Pine Grove Ministries, $2,791.23; Family Life Center, $500.00; Benevolence, $120.00; Alpha, $50.00; Senior Lunch, $68.02; David’s House, $100.00; Food Truck, $250.00; Moments with the Master, $51.00.  Thank you very much for your generous giving.

 

2010 Directory:  The 2010 Directory is ready for review.  It is located on the tables in the back of the sanctuary. If your listing is correct, please initial beside your information.  If your listing is incorrect, please correct it, or leave the correct information in Rebekah’s folder outside of the church offices downstairs.  Thank you. 

 

There will be NO Sunday school today, due to the Christmas program.  Sunday school will resume on December 20.  It will then take a break for 2 weeks for the holiday, resuming again on Sunday, January 10, 2010. 

 

Due to the winter storm, council was postponed and will meet this Tuesday.

 

The homemade snacks in the FLC after the program are a gift from Pastor Bill and Sandy to the congregation as an expression of thanks for the many volunteers who make Pine Grove such a great place and to say thanks for the many expressions of love and support they have received through the years.

 

The Cadets are selling light bulbs to raise money.  There are order forms in the back of church with various sizes and types for sale.  If you have any questions, please contact Tom Slendebroek at (231) 937-6455 or Cassie Boone at (616) 889-0144.

 

Do you enjoy the smiles that children bring?  Would you like to find a way that you can serve the church? Please consider volunteering your time to help out in the nursery in 2010.  It would be very helpful if you have a child in nursery, if you would give one Sunday to help out.  If you have any questions, please contact Cassie Boone at (616) 889-0144

 

Pine Needles The final gathering of 2009 will be Monday, December 14th 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center.  Quilts of Valor will be the main project or if you prefer to work on something else, bring it along. Materials and quilting tools are supplied just bring your machine with ¼ inch foot, black and white thread.  Don’t forget to pack the “brown bag”, for when the machines get a humming, the knitting needles a clicking, before you know it, it’s well past Noon.  Any questions?  Call Judi 231-652-1659 or Lola 989-352-6088

The Junior High FOCUS youth group is once again planning on hosting a fun Valentine Dinner fundraiser on Saturday,  February 13th . If you are interested in assisting the teens and becoming part of our fabulous volunteer staff Let us know! We could use help in the following areas:

·         Planning (a few weeks before the event)

·         Setup (evening before the event)

·         Kitchen staff coordinators (night of event)

·         Childcare Volunteers (night of event)

If you would like to attend the dinner and be pampered by our very own young Pine Grove waiters and waitresses, mark your calendars for Feb 13th now!! The reservation list will be available closer to the event. **Volunteers should call Jackie Kamp at 231-937-5626

 

The youth group room (upstairs in the FLC) is undergoing a few fun renovations and is in need of furniture donations. If you have the following smoke free, used items, that you would like to donate, we would very much appreciate the opportunity to take them off your hands and can gladly "pick up" the items for your convenience:

·         Couches

·         Recliners

·         End tables

·         Coffee table

·         Lamps (1 table top and 1 floor)

Among some other minor changes/beautifications to the room, we are excited to be creating a cozy reading/meeting area for our teens!!  **Please call Jackie Kamp if you have any of the above mentioned items available for donation at 231-937-5626

 

Pastor Bill will be on vacation from this Thursday to the following Wednesday.  In case of pastoral need, please contact a member of the Council.  Rev. Hank Vlaardingerbroek will preach next Sunday.

 

LADIES CRAFT NIGHT:  If you are interested in making a Star Book, please see Linda Bonnier.

 

The senior lunch for December will be held on December 30.

 

Alpha Family Center of Newaygo is currently accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. Qualifications for the position include but are not limited to having the following:   A committed relationship with Jesus Christ; membership and active participation in a Bible-based church; strong administrative, managerial, and organizational skills; computer skills including Microsoft Office; strong communication skills; experience in pregnancy care center crisis counseling (preferred); experience in non-profit fundraising and grant writing (preferred); availability for approximately 32 hours per week.  If interested, please submit an email resume tonewaygoalpha@ncats.net  Attention:  Chairman of the Board

 

Prayer Meeting – This could be the best meeting of our church.  If we pray believing, our meeting can come alive with God’s power.  Come join us in the Prayer Room in the basement of the church every Sunday morning at 8:45 or whenever you can come.  Feel free to walk in anytime and leave when you need to.  Please call Cheryl Hubers, 231-937-4895 or Joan Tanis, 231-652-5254, with your prayer requests

 

Spartan UPC’s are continually being collected as a fundraiser for the GEMS. GEMS, bring in 10 UPC’s get one point. Earn and collect points, get cool stuff!

 

Church Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Feel free to contact Pastor Bill at his home office anytime: 231-937-6492

 

 

Serving This Sunday December 13                                       Church Calendar                                           

                                                                         

Ministry of Word: a.m. Bill Vis                                  Today: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m.

Nursery: No Nursery – Christmas Program                           Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m  

Coffee Servers: Brian & Jackie Kamp                      .            Senior High Y.G, 4:30 p.m.                                                                                 

Tuesday:  Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.               

                                                                                    Wednesday: Ladies Bible Study 10 am

    .                                                                                     GEMS/Cadets, 6:45 p.m

Serving Next Sunday December 20                           Sunday: Prayer Meeting, 8:45 a.m     

Ministry of Word: a.m. Hank Vlaardingerbroek 

Nursery  Linda Warner & Desirae Platt              

                        Coffee Servers: Bill & Sheryl Pittman

 

                                         

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