Our guest speaker today was Rev. Renny Domske.

This week's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.

                             Fourth  Sunday of Advent
Prelude                     Music Director                      Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Advent candle lighters; Debbie Durila and Grandsons
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
While shepherds kept watching O’er silent flocks by night.
Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.
    Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere.
    Go, tell on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
The Shepherds feared and trembled When lo! Above the earth,
    Rang out the angel chorus That hailed our Savior’s birth.
Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere.
Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!
    Down in a lowly manger The humble Christ was born,
    And God sent us salvation That blessed Christmas morn.
Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere.
    Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

INVOCATION;                                                      Dr. Domske
* Hymn      While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks          #118
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:       (unison)
Our Father in Heaven, as we draw closer to the holy night of
Christmas, we are afraid to compare ourselves to Mary, Joseph,
And the Christ Child.  They are so pure, but we are so selfish.
They appear to us sinless, while we are full of sin.  Take our sins away, Lord.  Wash us clean and pure.  We are sorry we have approached life selfishly. We are sorry we have sinned.
We want to be Your sons and daughters as You made us to be.
Wash our sins away in the Christ Child’s Name.
 
* Time of silent prayer
 
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you!
Response – Gloria Patri  (page 581)
Passing the Peace
 
Children’s Chat
Prayer for Illumination
 
Scripture reading:  Isaiah 25: 1 – 8
                                 Luke 2:   8 – 14
 
 Sermon:   “You Wouldn’t Believe What Happened At Work”
 
*Hymn   “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”          #123
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
 
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                         Bob Senay  
*Doxology  (page 606)
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*Hymn   “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”                #119
*Benediction
* Postlude         ​

BIRTHDAYS:  Jean Westfall, Bryan Bell, Buc Walther, John O’Hara, Cris Miller, Lyndon Herschell, Tom Miller, Jr.

ANNIVERSARIES:  Mike & Debbie Durila

SYMPATHY:
To the Family of Larry Fox
(Christine Welling’s Uncle)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Remember our Food Collection. And Jesus said,“You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.

Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church on Meyers Road near Washington will hold its traditional hymn sing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 21st . There will be scripture readings and stories as well as a time of fellowship and refreshments following the hymn singing.

Don’t forget the mitten tree this year. You can also put socks, gloves, hats, or anything for the little ones to help keep them warm.

Also don’t forget our Christmas Eve program is Saturday 24th at 7 p.m.

CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Robert Paxton, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Frank Baker, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, James O’Hara, Barb and John O’Hara, Larry Litman, Sue Gregg, Doris Ann Rowe, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Helen Provenzano, Suzy Smith, Lori Doxtator Walker, Jean and Ron Westfall

We had lots of fun at yesterday's Christmas party!

This week's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.

                             Third Sunday of Advent
 
Prelude                     Music Director               Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Advent candle lighters: Diana Donaldson and Jean Kuhn
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:               from Psalm 20
May the Lord answer you when you are in distress;
may the Name of the God of Jacob protect you.
      May God send you help from His sanctuary
      and grant you support from Zion.
May the Lord give you the desire of your heart
and make all your plans succeed.
     Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; 
     He answers from His holy heaven with saving power.
Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the Name of the Lord our God.
     We will shout for joy when You are victorious.
     We will lift up our banners in the Name of our God.

INVOCATION;                                          Dr. Domske
* Hymn      O Little Town of Bethlehem          # 121
PRAYER OF CONFESSION:       (unison)
Heavenly Father, You have taught us that there is nothing we
cannot withstand if we place our faith and trust in Your Son
Jesus.  Through His example and His strength, we know that
the evil one has no power over us except that which we allow.
Forgive us for misplacing our faith, forgive us if we have
sought answers elsewhere.  Reconcile us to Yourself through
Jesus our Christ.
 
 
 
* Time of silent prayer
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you!
Response – Gloria Patri  (page 581)
Passing the Peace
 
Children’s Chat
Prayer for Illumination
 
Scripture reading:  Isaiah 9: 1 – 7
                                 Matthew 1: 15 – 16, 18 - 25
 
 Sermon:   “Just An Ordinary Joe”
 
*Hymn   “Once in Royal David’s City ”           #140                   
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
 
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                         Bob Senay  
*Doxology  (page 606)
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*Hymn   “Good Christian Friends Rejoice”         #132
*Benediction
* Postlude        

BIRTHDAYS:  Dan Hathaway, Nicole King, Sam Jackson, Sue Gregg, Addison Miklic, Susie Durila Cummings, Lynn Kalich, Buc Walther, Brian Bell, Jean Westfall
               
ANNIVERSARIES:   Bill & Carol Stough; Mike & Debbie Durila
  
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 Remember our Food Collection.  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.”  Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
The congregation will be doing its annual Shopping for Shut-ins soon. If you would like to donate to the ministry, please contact Garnet Welling or any session member.
 
The new offering envelopes for 2023 are now available.
 
Grove UP Church’s Christmas Program is this evening at 6 p.m.  Ringing of the bells is part of the program.
 
Our Sunday School family Christmas party is Saturday 17th at noon here at the church.
 
Don’t forget the mitten tree this year.  You can also put socks gloves, hats or anything for the little ones to help keep them warm.
 
Remember to pick up your poinsettia order sheets.  They are located on the back table.
 
Also don’t forget our Christmas Eve program is Saturday 24th at 7 p.m.
 
Please take a moment to look on the back of the monthly budget sheet for the “Legend of the Candy Cane”.

CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Tiffany Cipoletti, Cris Miller, Diane Bednarski, Robert Paxton, Jim McCoy, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Frank Baker, Diane Anderson, Jim Durila, James O’Hara, Barb and John O’Hara, Debbie Durila, Larry Litman, Joyce Nichols, Sue Gregg, Doris Ann Rowe, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Richard Wagner, Helen Provenzano, Suzy Smith, Lori Doxtator Walker

Today's guest speaker is Rev. Renny Domske.

                             Second Sunday of Advent
 
Prelude                     Music Director               Bob Senay
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Advent candle lighters; Bob Fisher Family
 
 CALL TO WORSHIP:               from Psalm 19
The heavens declare the glory of God.
The skies proclaim the work of His hands.
    Day after day the heavens pour forth speech;
    night after night the skies display knowledge.
In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. It rises
at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other.
    The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul
    The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.
Forgive my hidden faults and errors, My Redeemer,
Keep Your servant also from willful sins.
     May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my
     heart be pleasing in Your sight, O Lord my Rock.

​INVOCATION:                                                            Dr. Domske
* Hymn    “Angels From the Realms of Glory”        #143
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:                                  (UNISON)\
O Lord, You are my rock and my Redeemer.
Why do You put up with my continual sinning?
Why can I not learn to be unselfish?
Why did You send Your Son as a Babe to die for me?
Father of All, forgive me my sins. Help me to learn to
love You more. Help me to learn to love myself less.
The beauty of this time of year humbles us.
Thank You for sending Your Son to us in a manger.
 
* Time of silent prayer
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
P: And also, with you!
Response – Gloria Patri  (page 581)
Passing the Peace
 
Children’s Chat
Prayer for Illumination
 
Scripture reading:  Isaiah 7: 9-14
                                     Luke 1: 26-38

Sermon:   “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary”
 
*Hymn   “Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming”           # 129                     
*Apostles Creed (copy next to prayer list)
 
Presentation of our tithes and offering
Offertory                                                         Bob Senay  
*Doxology  (page 606)
*Prayer of dedication
Concerns and Celebrations
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
 
*HYMN   “Angels We Have Heard on High”         #113
*Benediction
* Postlude        

BIRTHDAYS:  Marty Lippert, Janet Shively, Bonnie Reese, Dan Hathaway

SYMPATHY
The Family of Alvin Danley, Jr. (Debbie Rugg’s brother)
The Family of Joann Bittlebrun Sayre (companion of Fred Wilkinson, owner of Dependable Electric)

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Remember our Food Collection. And Jesus said,“You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.

The congregation will be doing its annual Shopping for Shut-ins soon. If you would like to
donate to the ministry, please contact our treasurer, Garnet Welling, or any member of the
session.

Bethany College Will be having a Music program December 6 at 7 o’clock in Commencement Hall. The address is 31 S Loop Campus Drive, Bethany, WV 26032. For further information contact Christine Welling.

Bob and Kathy Ross invited our church to their Christmas program at Lower Ten Mile
Presbyterian Church on December 10 at 6:30 pm. Their theme is “Christmas Night of Worship.” The address is 580 Amity Ridge Road, Amity, Pa. 15311.

The new offering envelopes for 2023 are now available.

CONTINUING PRAYER LIST
Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks, Tim Knabenshue, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Elaine Belcascro, Sandy Stone, Matt Petrola, Nancy Hepinger, Ed Horne, Sarah Wilson, Bill Poland, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Betty Fisher, Haley Diedier, Fred Wilkinson, Evelyn Wood, Brandon Bell, Ricci Amos, Milton Rice, Larry Fox, Nancy Diaz, Gianna Perry, Marlene McFeely, Susie Smith, Tiffany Cipoletti, Cris Miller, Diane Bednarski, Robert Paxton, John and Donna West, Jim McCoy, Bill Berdine, Cheryl Bell, Frank Baker, Diane Anderson, Colleen Kuhn, Jim Durila, James O’Hara, Barb and John O’Hara, Debbie Durila, Larry Litman, Joyce Nichols, Dana Wilson, Sue Gregg, Doris Ann Rowe, Susan Strope, Tim Taylor, Richard Wagner, Helen Provenzano, Suzy Smith, Lori Doxtator Walker