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November 27, 2022
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1st Sunday of Advent
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10:00 a.m.
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Welcome and Announcements
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Leader: You know what time it is,
People: How it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep.
Leader: Salvation is near!
People: Let us lay aside works of darkness and put on the armor of light.
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Lighting of the Advent Candle
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The Nichols Family
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*Song of Praise
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Give Thanks
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Giving Our Gifts to God
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Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
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384
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Time for Testimony/Quiet
Reflection
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Witness to Our Children
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Jessica Flieger
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*Passing the Peace of Christ
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Special Music
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O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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211
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Scripture
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Matthew 24:36-44
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Sermon
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The Blessed Thief
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Pastor Tony
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*Invitation
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
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196
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*Affirmation of Faith
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881
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Sharing Our Joys and Concerns
The Lord’s Prayer
*Please stand as you are able
Today is the first Sunday of Advent and a new church year. Welcome to this rich season of worship.
November bulletins are given to the glory of God by Evelyn Aldridge.
Altar flowers are given to the glory of God in honor of Lana Cruse’s fourth birthday and Tyler Cruse’s first birthday. Love, Mom and Dad.
Prayer Concerns: Nancy Tarlton, Jon Loeb, Tony Allen, Carol Alexander, Lorna Colson, Robert Allen, Judy Layton.
Worship Leaders
Pastor Tony Allen Music Director Todd Whittington
Reader Ed Long Lock-up Trustee Bruce Carrigan
Nursery Erin Allen and Sharon Campbell
Greeters Susan Hicks and Ryan Lefler
Sound system Jessica and Tim Flieger
Attendance and Stewardship Last Week
Worship: 61
Need for November: $15,274 Received through November 20: $11,692
Center will be hosting a Quiet Christmas Service on Wednesday, December 7th at 6pm. This service is very somber, and it is for those who need a different type of Christmas service. It’s for those who are grieving from a recent loss or even for those that feel Christmas is not as bright and jolly anymore since their loved one has passed on. The reason for the season is remembering the birth of Jesus Christ, but there are people out there who have a difficult time with the holidays. For more information, please call Kelly Cruse at 704-575-8187 or email kellycruse8187@gmail.com
