The Service of Worship 11:00 AM Watchword for the Week “Restore us, O Lord God of hosts; let your face shine, that we may be saved.” (Psalm 80:19) Welcome and Announcements Pastoral Prayer & Prayers of Intercession Prelude: “Jesus, My Joy” (Bach) Candle Lighter: David Marcus, III Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (Small Print– Pg. 588) (Large Print– Pg. 1179) Anthem: “Go Tell It on the Mountain” (Work) Special Music: “Christ Was Born on Christmas Day” (arr. by Messick) “Fum, Fum, Fum” (Miller) “Room In My Heart” (Schram) Offertory: “Jesus Christ Our Savior is Born” (Gordon) Anthem: “Morning Star” – Soloist: Karleigh Bitancor Anthem: “Thou Child Divine” (Schultz) Postlude: “Hosanna to the Living Lord” (Zachow)

WE WELCOME YOU TODAY. If you are visiting with us, please complete a visitor’s card and place it in the offering plate so we can remember your visit.

(Note: The coffee served during the Lovefeast is decaffeinated.)

(Please leave the Christmas Lovefeast ode in your pew.)

Scripture

Luke 2:1-20 (NKJV)

1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

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The poinsettias placed in our sanctuary for the Advent season are given by the Red Brown Family in memory of:

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Mr. Kenneth (Red) Brown

Our Church Schedule

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday 9:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m.

Opening Exercise Sunday School Christmas Lovefeast and Candle Service Lunch for those who are going Christmas Caroling and to Deliver Card Boxes (Fellowship Building) Oxford House Meeting (Fellowship Building)

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Breakfast (Cagney’s) Choir Rehearsal

Saturday 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Christmas Lovefeast and Candle Service Christmas Lovefeast and Candle Service

COMING EVENTS Dec. 31 11:00 p.m.

Watchnight Service (Home Moravian Church) – Rev. James Demby leading the service

BIRTHDAYS December 18 December 23 December 24

Lauren Walker Maryanne Keller Carol Wade

DeEtte Jarrard

SERVE USHERS GREETER NURSERY CHILDRENS CHURCH

Mark Crater Skip Johnson John Manos Joey Gray

Lee Wilmoth

N.T. Russell Carol Wade Kelly Wade

NONE

GIVE (Last Week’s Offering) GROW (Attendance) Tithes & Offerings Daily Text Sales Capital Improvements Fund Youth Account Card/Photo Sales Luminaries Michael Tesh Fund* Sunday School

$2,585.00 14.00 84.00 90.07 10.00 178.00 1,000.00 150.00

Worship

90

TOTAL $4,111.07 *Contributions to Michael Tesh Fund include contributions from church members, individuals, congregations and organizations that support the Ray of Hope Ministry.

CMC Bulletin Board. LUMINARIES – If you would like to purchase a luminary in memory or honor of loved ones, the order forms are available in the Resource Room. Luminaries are $3 each. The luminaries will line the walk and driveway for the lovefeasts on Christmas Eve. There is a box in the Resource Center to put your luminary list and money in. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR LUMINARIES. CHRISTMAS PROJECT – The CE Committee is collecting items for Brenner Children’s Hospital and Senior Services. “Wish Lists” are in the hallway and collections points will be set up in the hallway. All new unwrapped items need to be turned in by December 18. WATCHNIGHT SERVICE – The New Year’s Eve Watchnight Service will be December 31 at 11 PM at Home Moravian Church with the Rev. James Demby leading the service. AS A REMINDER – On Christmas Day, December 25, there will be NO OPENING EXERCISE OR SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES. Join us for worship at 11 AM for a “Special Christmas Reading Service.” On Sunday, January 1, 2017 we will resume the regular worship schedule. CHURCH OFFICE NEWS – The Church Office will be closed on December 26 and 27 in observance of Christmas. Due to the short work week, we will not be sending out a Weekly Update. NOTE FROM THE TREASURER: As we all scramble to make year-end contributions to the Church or other charities, please remember that in order for a charitable contribution to be deducted in 2016, it must be “delivered” in 2016. This means that year-end checks must be dated in 2016 and either physically delivered to the Church by year end or mailed and postmarked by December 31, 2016. Checks that are dated in 2016 but not mailed or delivered to the Church until 2017 will be treated as 2017 contributions. LEADERSHIP BOARD RETREAT – The LB will have a planning meeting on Saturday, January 7, 2017 beginning at 9 AM with breakfast in the Church Office. SPECIAL DINNER – The Youth will sponsor a special dinner, “A Last Taste of Christmas”, on Saturday, January 7 at 5:00 PM. Tickets are $12 and seating is limited to 60 people. All proceeds will benefit their Convo 2017 Fund. The menu will include salad, a choice of entree: baked ham or roast beef with wine/mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, yeast roll, dessert and beverage (tea, coffee or water). Tickets are available from Sabrina Maksi, Matt Pace, Amanda Sturgill and Emma LaBella.

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CANDLE LIGHTERS FOR ADVENT December 18 David Marcus, III December 24 Devon Eaves (4:00 PM Service) December 24 Rebecca Rath (7:30 PM Service)

CHRISTMAS CAROLING, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 – For those who wish to go caroling, we will have lunch after worship in the Fellowship Building and then go caroling. Christmas Card boxes will also be delivered during caroling. Members of the congregation are invited to go along with the youth. CHRISTMAS EVE LOVEFEASTS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 AT 4:00 PM AND 7:30 PM – The luminaries will line the walk and driveway for the 7:30 PM lovefeast on Christmas Eve.

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Welcome to Christ Moravian Church! Located in the historic West Salem neighborhood of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, we are happy you have decided to join us for worship on Sunday morning. You may learn about our congregation through contacting our church office (722-2007) or exploring our website at www.christmoravianchurch.org. Our mission statement is the following:

“Christ Church seeks to be a caring congregation, worshipping God and encouraging one another, as we serve outside the walls of our congregation in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ.”

We hope you will make plans to visit us again soon where visitors are always welcomed! Together we can strive to follow our motto: “Loving to Serve-Serving to Love!”

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2016

CHRIST Moravian Church

919 W. Academy Street Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

336-722-2007 christmoravianchurch.org

The Rev. Dr. David A. Marcus, Jr., Pastor Mr. Matthew Pace, Congregational Acolyte

Ms. Jeanie Rothrock, Choir Director & Handbells Mr. Stephen Holland, Organist

Ms. Carol Johnson, Band Director Mr. Wayne Walker, Facilities Manager

Mrs. Avis Gray, Administrative Assistant Mr. Archie Walker, Groundskeeper

9:45 a.m. - Opening Exercise 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Worship

Nursery Care Provided

ADVENT ACTIVITIES