Bulletin for Sunday, December 23
“Making a Difference in Jesus Name!”
Otisville – Mt. Hope Presbyterian Church
December 16, 2018
8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, & 11:00 AM
Church Office 386-3851, Email: OtisvillePres@hvc.rr.com
Cell Phones and Tablets Welcome
Don’t forget to silence your phones during worship. Thank You
Text-To-Give message “give” to (347) 830-7281!
Church app is at https://tithely.app.link/Otisville-Mt-Hope-Presbyterian-Church
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Prelude
Advent Candle lighting
Leader:
"In those days a decree went out from
Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. All went to their own
towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee
to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from
the house and family of David" (Luke 2:1,3-4).
Leader: Today we remember Joseph, worn-out traveler and worried husband,
doing what was necessary for the sake of his family, the burden of poverty stifling
his hope in the promise of God. There was no room for him, yet he knows to whom
he belongs.
People: Today we give thanks
for the Josephs among us, migrating far from home when there is no choice,
fiercely devoted to the ones they love, unwavering in their belief that there
is room for all in the kingdom of God.
Leader: On this fourth Sunday of Advent, we light this candle as a symbol
of Joseph, who knocks at the door, ready to take his place among royalty.
Hymn 278 Angels We Have Heard on High
Silent Prayer of Confession
Sung Response & Assurance
of Pardon
“Lord have
mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us.”
Glory to the Father
“Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; as it was
in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.”
An Affirmation of Faith
(unison)
This is the good news which we received, in which we stand and by
which we are saved; that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day; and that he appeared
to Mary, then to the twelve, and to many faithful witnesses. We believe he is
the Christ, the Son of the Living God. He is the first and the last, the beginning
and the end, he is our Lord and our God. Amen.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
"Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth
as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us
not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.”
Anthem
Scripture Luke 1:39-45
Sermon Elizabeth & Mary
Congregational Information
The Offering – Text to Give at 347- 830-7281 | Online Giving
Offertory Prayer
Offertory
Sung Response
“We give Thee
but Thine own, whate’er the gift may be. All that we have is Thine alone, a
trust O Lord from Thee.”
The Peace
L God sent the world his only Son. Since God
loved us so much,
we too should love one another.
we too should love one another.
P: Let us love one another, since love comes
from God.
L: The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with
you all.
P: (to each other) The Peace of Christ be with
you.
Hymn 280 One Small Child
Time of Remembrance
Benediction
Sung Response
May the Lord,
Mighty God, bless and keep you forever; Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage
in every endeavor. Lift your eyes and see his face, and his love forever. May
the Lord, risen Lord, bless and keep you forever.
Postlude
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5:00pm
7:00pm
9:00pm
11:00pm
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Christmas
Eve
Children’s Christmas Eve
Candlelight 1 Christmas Eve
Candlelight 2 Christmas Eve
Communion Christmas Eve
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12/30
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11:00am
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First Sunday after
Christmas
A Service of Music & Messages
No Empowerkids
No 8:30 AM or 9:30 AM worship
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1/06
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Matthew 2:1-12
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The Epiphany
Communion
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1/13
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Matthew 3:13-17
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Jesus’ Baptism
Ordination and
Installation
Renewal
of Baptism
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Today's Worship Details
·
Greeters: Mike & Tootie
Canonico
·
Reader: John Goldsmith, Mike Canonico
·
Flowers today are given in honor
of Jason & Megan Ketcham’s 1st Wedding Anniversary and Ben &
Candy Burnett’s 48th Wedding Anniversary.
·
Flowers cost $25 per vase or $45
for 2! Envelopes can be found in the
back of the church or you can call the office to order.
·
Contact Alice Halstead, Church
Secretary at secretary.otisvillepre@gmail.com
or 386-3851.
Office Hours
·
Office hours are Wednesday & Thursday
8:00am-12:00pm.
Nursery Care
CHURCH EVENTS THIS WEEK
Giving
Through the App
·
Using a credit/debit card or electronic bank
transfer, is possible through our church app! Once set up, you can give to any
number of church funds. It can be set to automate your giving as well. Though
there is a cost of 3%, you can choose to cover that cost!
· Now is the time to make
a year end gift!
Get the Church
app - TODAY
California
Wildfires
· Write a check written to the church marked “California Wildfires” or go
to Tithe.ly, and designate the same.
Liliana
Reese Sudarto
·
If
you would prefer to do something on your own, here is their address: Ronald McDonald House Charities of
Pittsburgh, 451
44th Street, Pittsburgh,
PA 15201, Attn:
Sudarto Room 1009
EMPOWERkids
· Our annual Children's
Christmas Eve Service is at 5PM.
Rachel Pierson & the Peace Corps. – December 23
· Rachel will be here to
tell us about the Peace Corps and her work in Namibia at 9:30am.
Deacons
Christmas Fruit Baskets – December 23
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The
Deacons give fruit baskets to who are widows, widowers, in a nursing home or
homebound who wish to receive one.
Baskets are obtained from Price Chopper. The Final list will be made by
December 1st; orders will be made by December 14th; and
distribution will be Sunday, December 23rd in the Fellowship Hall.
Christmas
“Joy” Offering – December 23
·
This
is a special offering of the Presbyterian Church USA that is designated for
retired church workers in need and the minority institutions connected to the
PC(USA).
Christmas
Eve Services – December 24
· 5:00pm - Children’s Christmas Eve
· 6:00pm - Christmas Eve Dinner *
· 7:00pm - Candlelight 1 Christmas Eve
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9:00pm - Candlelight 2 Christmas Eve
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11:00pm - Communion Christmas Eve
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If
you would like to help with one of the services, see Jeff, Candy, Elizabeth, or
one of the other Directors.
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We
will need help with power point slides, Facebook Live, greeters, candle
lighters, emergency medical, fire, and even traffic safety.
·
*
Sign up at https://goo.gl/forms/clfaNGfIKwLEyQbF2
A Service
of Music & Messages
- At 11:00am on
Sunday December 30th, there will be a Service of Music and Messages
that will be held. There will be no 8:30am or 9:30am service.
New
Officer Training – January 8
- There will be a New
Officer Training for newly elected Elders and Deacons on Tuesday, January
8 at 7:00pm at the church. We will go over the ordination service plus all
you need to know to be a great Elder or Deacon.
Ordination
and Installation – January 13
- Ordination and
Installation of new Elders and Deacons will take place on Sunday, January
13 at 11:00am. See Jeff if you have questions.
Food,
Friends, and Fellowship – January 11
·
Our
next FFF will be our holiday celebration at the church catered by Brenda
McGregor. It
will be held on Friday, January 11th at 6:30pm.
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