DECEMBER 23, 2018

WELCOME

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ – to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God’s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.

ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION

DECEMBER 23, 2018

* Congregation Standing

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Carter

WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen

INVOCATION

INTRIOT Lisa Badley

Sweet Little Jesus Boy

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*

The Lord has done great things for us!And we are filled with joy!

Our God has turned our weeping into singing,our tears into songs of joy!

O Christ of God, come anew in our hearts this day,and remain in us forever.

- based on Psalm 126

CAROL OF PRAISE* Joy to the World

JOY TO THE WORLD

INTERCESSORY PRAYER Danny Martin

ADVENT SCRIPTURE LESSON Jordan and Kristen Graves

In celebration of the season of Advent, the fourth candle (purple) is lit representing “joy.” Rejoice! Jesus is the light of the world.

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH

CAROL OF REJOICING Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Lisa Badley with Cello

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

OFFERTORY PRAYER

ANTHEM Choir

Let There be Peace on Earth

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING

SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON

The Canticles of Christmas Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis

Luke 2:25-32

BENEDICTION

CAROL OF REFLECTION*

Angels We Have Heard on High

Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o’er the plains,

And the mountain in reply, Echo back their joyous strains.

Gloria, in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo

The Canticles of Christmas Simeon’s Nunc Dimittis

Westminster Presbyterian Church December 23, 2018

Luke 2:25-32

 

I. Am I S____________-L__________? vv. 25-27

II. Am I S_________________? vv. 28-29

III. Do I See God’s S___________________? vv. 30-32

Sources Consulted:

Accordance Bible Software - Greek Analysis; Calvin Commentaries - Harmony Of The Gospels; J.C. Ryle - Luke Barnes on the New Testament; Jon Becker - The Expected Fulfillment Of Joy; John McArthur - New Testament Commentary; Kistemaker - New

Testament Commentary - Luke

Rev. Mike Allen

SERMON NOTES

In Memory Of

Blanton Duke by His Family

J.B. & Ione Edgeman by Mike & Shelly Windham

Dr. & Mrs. E.E. Ellis by Steve & Judy Ellis

Mike Ellis by Steve & Judy Ellis

John Gatlin by Barbara & Mitzi

Johnny Harper by His Loving Family

Jerry Harrison The Graham Rogers Family

Roger & Angie Henn By Frank & Janet Henn

James Holston by Kelli & Adam Holston

Grace B. Horne by The Horne Family

Wm. F. Horne, Sr. by The Horne Family

Jamie E. Jones by Steve & Judy Ellis

Dale Lambert by Virginia Lambert

Mr. Rogers A. McFarland by Mike & Rhonda Ishee

Ryan McNeely by Frank & Janey Henn

Elizabeth Mills By Phil & Martha Withrow

Sarah Perritt by Hardie & Nan Perritt

Harold L. Peters & Nancy Warren Peters by Randy & Nan Ramsey

Randolph E. Ramsey & Nettie Dyer Ramsey by Randy & Nan Ramsey

Dr. & Mrs. F. Lindsay Risher by Wayne, Ginny & Tracy

Herbert Rogers by The Graham Rogers Family

Ricky & Jimmye Ryerson by Frank & Janey Henn

Dewey & Teeny Sanderson by Virginia Lambert

Sandra Sims by Steve & Denise Morgan

Herb Sissom by Rachel, Kelly, Bethany, Jonathan & Benjamin

Mr. & Mrs. F.M. Smith, Sr. by Steve & Denise Morgan

Boots Thames By Steve & Judy Ellis

Mr. & Mrs. Hobson Traylor, Jerry & Jeanette by Wayne, Ginny & Tracy Traylor

Mr. & Mrs. Marthell Traylor & 1st Lt. Marty Traylor By Wayne, Ginny & Tracy Traylor

Daisy Windham by Mike & Shelly Windham

Joyce Slonaker by Clark Slonaker

Wilson Calvin Slonaker by Clark Slonaker

W.E. & Virginia Runnels by Clark Slonaker

Jerry and Kathryn Slonaker by Clark Slonaker

In Honor Of

Mr. & Mrs. Alton Ishee by Mike & Rhonda Ishee

Herbert & Peggy Parker by Herman, Julie, Nick, Max & Noah Pappas

Dr. & Mrs. Dale Read by Mike & Rhonda Ishee

Officers of WPC by Virginia Lambert

Staff of WPC by Virginia Lambert

Our Westminster Church Family By Phil & Dianne Buehler

Westminster Presbyterian Church Christmas Poinsettias

Christmas Eve Service: Please join us tomorrow night at 6:00 PM for our Christmas Eve Communion Service. If you ordered a poinsettia, you may take it home with you after the service.

Officer Installation: We will be ordaining and installing new officers next Sunday during the morning service.

Christian Food Mission: The food bank is in need of regular sized canned sweet peas and canned peaches. If you would like to make a donation, please bring them to the church office.

Mother’s Morning Out Holiday Schedule: Mother’s Morning Out will be closed on December 25th for Christmas.

Ladies Bible Study will start meeting again on Tuesday, January 8th at 9:30 AM in Room 7. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us.

Our Wednesday Night programs will resume on January 9th. At this time we have a need for someone to teach our children in the 2nd - 6th grade class. If you would be willing to volunteer for 30 minutes per week in this area, please contact Kristen Graves or the church office.

Bridal Shower - The ladies will host a bridal shower in honor of Brittany Poole on Sunday, January 20th at 2:00 PM in the fellowship room. She is registered at Amazon and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

To give online, please go to www.wpclaurel.com and click “Give”.

The flowers in the sanctuary today are in memory of Herbert Parker. The arrangement was made by his daughter Julie Pappas.

Officers of the Week Dec 23-Dec 29 Dec 30- Jan 5

Elder: Danny Martin Hardie Perritt

Deacon: Jordan Graves Luke Morgan

Elders

Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes Wm. Horne Jr John Lowery Danny Martin Hardie Perritt

Deacons

Chase Edwards Mike Ishee Jordan Graves Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker

Westminster Officers & Staff:

Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Co-Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director and Co- Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant

Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Alvaro Miranda, cello

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, December 23 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship

Monday, December 24 6:00 PM- Christmas Eve Communion Service

Tuesday, December 25 Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 26 7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group

Thursday, December 27 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO

Friday, December 28 No activities planned

Saturday, December 29 No activities planned

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No Wednesday Evening Services