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“He has sent me to bring good news to the opressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release prisoners” -Isaiah 61:1
THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTAT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Gastonia, North Carolina
THE WORSHIP OF GODDecember 17, 2017
Th e Th ird Sunday of AdventEleven O’Clock in the Morning
We Gather in God’s Presence
PRELUDES Carolina Brass
CARILLON PEAL Please enter to worship in a spirit of reverence.
WORDS OF WELCOME AND INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Rev. Lauren Sease Vanacore
PRESENTATION OF THE ROSE Bob Cinq-Mars
PRELUDE AND SILENT MEDITATION “Fanfare for Christmas” Arr. Anna Laura Page
CALL TO WORSHIP AND LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Polly and Jeff Jasmin Th e Shepherd’s Candle/Candle of Joy
Musical ResponseJesus said, “I am the light of the world. People who follow me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Why do we light three candles?Th e fi rst candle is the Prophecy candle. Th is candle reminds us of the prophets who dared to speak of the hope of a child to come, our promised savior. Th e second candle is the Bethlehem candle. Th e second candle reminds us of the light and warmth Mary and Joseph found in the humble stable in Bethlehem where they bore for us the Prince of Peace. Th e third candle represents joy and the shepherds who received the message of the angels proclaiming good news and great joy! We light these candles as a sign of the coming light of Christ. Advent means coming. Musical Response
We give thanks for surprising new visions of hope, for places of peace amidst the chaos, and for experiences of joy among us. Living Christ, give us hope, peace and joy in these days of waiting. Let us walk in the light of the Lord!
Musical Response
PROCESSIONAL HYMN #88“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” VENI EMMANUEL
We Approach God
INVITATION TO CONFESSION Pastor John H. Stanley
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Collectively)Lord of All Creation, You have formed us for the purpose of glorifying You and enjoying You forever, but we drive ourselves into deserts of our own making. In the places you would fi ll us with good things, we embrace ways that are harmful. We fail to water our faith through worship and study. We fail to tend the gardens of our gift edness in service to You through mission. We let the weeds of busyness, boredom, and entertainment, choke our lives and burden our spirits. We tinsel our hearts and not our trees. Father, forgive us. In this season of delight, help our souls delight in You. Fill us with Your story and Your Spirit for the doing of Your Will. Help us to faithfully await Your Kingdom in Jesus’ name ...(a pause for silent confession)....Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
†GLORIA PATRI 581 “Glory Be to the Father” GREATOREX
We Listen to God’s Word
CHORAL ANTHEM “O Come All Ye Faithful” Chepponis and Carolina Brass
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 61:1-4 page #691 in pew Bible
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Luke 1:46b-55 page #56 in pew BibleJohn 1:6-8, 19-28 page #91 in pew Bible
Friends, the grass withers, and the fl ower fades,But the Word of the Lord endures forever.Th is is the Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.
SERMON Rev. Dr. John L. Frye, Jr.
“Toward the New Beginning”
We Respond to God’s Word
LITANY FOR ADVENT Lord God of new beginnings, In the season of our awaiting Your coming King, Grant our Advent prayer:Where there is unrestrained joy, Give us the hope of friends in Christ with whom to share it; Where there is pressing loneliness,
Give us the hope of a community of Christ’s caring people; Where there is growling hunger of body,
Give us the hope of a great banquet with Christ at table’s head; Where there is a craving hunger of mind,
Give us hope of the truth of Christ; Where there is desperate hunger of spirit,
Give us hope of deep belief in Christ; Where there is smoldering anger,
Give us the hope of Christ’s kindness and forgiveness; Where there is hard fear and gnawing anxiety,
Grant the promise of security in Christ; Where there are children of plenty and want,
Give us the hope of coming to Christ; Where the young know innocence and feel rage,
Give us the hope of Christ’s ideals; Where the leaders are noble and leaders are vile,
Grant us the hope of Christ’s wisdom and promise of His leading; Where there is doubt,
Give us faith to see beyond sense and sight some sure sign of Your Kingdom, And where our vision fails to trust Your love that never fails.Be with us now in our hearing and singing, As we make our prayer in Jesus’ name, Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Lauren Sease Vanacore
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Th y name. Th y kingdom come, Th y 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 Th ine is the kingdome and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
PRESENTATION OF OUR GIFTS
OFFERTORY Carolina Brass †DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth
†PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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We Bear God’s Word into the World†HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP #119
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” MENDELSSOHN ( with brass)
†LIGHT OF CHRIST BORNE INTO THE WORLD
†CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
Go in peace to love and serve the LORD!Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!
†CHORAL RESPONSETh e congregation is asked to remain standing.
†POSTLUDE Carolina Brass
†If you are able, please stand.
Leading worship today are: Rev. Dr. John L. Frye, Jr., Senior Minister;
Rev. Lauren Sease Vanacore, Associate Minister;Pastor John H. Stanley, Minister of Visitation;
Bethany Jennings, Director of Music Ministries,David Jennings, Organist,
the Members of the Sanctuary Choir, Sanctuary Ringersand the Carolina Brass.
Jill Rowe Abernethy The Abernethy Family Bob Adams Tuga Adams Mr. & Mrs. Minor Revere Adams, Jr. Their Family Mrs. A. Douglas Aldrich (Edna Lou) Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey A. Planer Helen & Joseph Barnett Their Family Dr. & Mrs. Marshall R. Barringer The Barringers and the Witherells Giles D. Beal, Jr. His Family Evelyn & B.W. Beasley Malinda & John Lowery Jean Bryant Beverly Bryant Richard J. Bryant Beverly Bryant W. Scott Bryant His Parents, Mary Lewis & Hugh Bryant Martha & Boyd Burrell The Charlie Burrell Family Lucille & Carl Butler Suzanne & Les McLean James B. Call Marian Call and Family James Camp, Sr. Jim Camp & Vera Livesay-Camp Donald E. Carmichael His Family Joseph L. Choate The Matthews Family Joseph L. Choate, Jr. The Matthews Family Ruth Crowell Choate The Matthews Family Warren L. Clark Cindy Clark Mary Armstrong Coffey Mandy, Leslie, Eva and Wade Coffey
Robert A. Cookson Cathleen, Det, Alison & Jim Max Craig His Parents Max Craig Julie & Frank, Sydney, Mallory and Carly Craig
William L. Craig, Jr. His Family Bette Jo & Buddy Culp Cathleen, Det, Alison & Jim Mary Smith Deibler John Frye, Jr. and Family Ellen & Leslie V. Dix Helen & Leslie V. Dix, II Mr. & Mrs. Arthur W. Dunn Julia, Margaret and Wilson Nell Friday Dunn Mary, Arthur and Wilson Nell Friday Dunn Mary & Ernest Sumner Gregory Brian Edwards Sarabeth M. Edwards Mrs. Lillian Edwards Frances & Bill Henry Coy J. Ferris His Children Pat Grigg Fountain Kay & Jim Brown
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS presented to the glory of the coming Christ
in loving memory of by by Jill Rowe Abernethy
Bill AdamsBill AdamsBill AdamsBill Adams
Karen & Simeon AdamsMr. & Mrs. Minor Revere Adams, Jr.
Helen & Joseph BarnettGiles D. Beal, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. B.W. BeasleyKennie Brewer
Jean BryantRichard J. Bryant
W. Scott BryantLucille & Carl Butler
Marian & Jim CallDonald E. Carmichael
Joseph L. ChoateJoseph L. Choate, Jr.
Ruth Crowell ChoateWarren Clark
Mr. & Mrs. A.M. ColterRobert A. Cookson
Max CraigWilliam L. Craig, Jr.Liz and Bill Current
Susanne CurrentBette Jo & Buddy Culp
Dot & Malloy DavisMary Smith Deibler
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn L. DigbyEllen & Leslie V. DixLeslie Carrie Dixon
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur DunnNell Friday DunnNell Friday Dunn
Gregory Brian Edwards
Th e Adams ClanEmily & Hu CraigHis FamilyTh e Adams ClanTh e Worship and Music CommitteePolly & Jeff JasminTh eir FamilyTh eir FamilyHis FamilyMalinda & John LoweryCelia & John FryeBeverly BryantBeverly BryantMary Lewis & Hugh BryantSuzanne & Les McLeanTh eir FamilyHis FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyCindy ClarkDr. & Mrs. Ronald Digby and FamilyCathleen, Det, Alison & JimMom & DadHis FamilyYour Children and GrandchildrenJack, Henry, Trip, George, and WillCathleen, Det, Alison & JimDottie & Marshall LaFarCelia & John Frye and FamilyDr. & Mrs. Ronald Digby and FamilyHelen & Les DixHer FamilyMargaret, Julia and WilsonMary, Arthur and WilsonMary & Ernest SumnerSarabeth Edwards
Rev. C. Arthur & Rosalie Francis Mrs. Iva Garrison Friday
Charles A. Froneberger Lou Hardy & John L. Frye
Nisie Frye Rosa Gardin
Ella H. & W.H. Glenn Mr. & Mrs. Alfred F. Grigg
Dr. & Mrs. Walter D. Hastings, Jr. Barbara Nielsen Henderson Mary & Richard Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. George F. Henry, Jr. James Heywood Henry
Bert Hickson J. W. Hileman
Susan York Hinkle Charles Quinn Huffstetler Octavia E.W. Huffstetler
Reid Neisler Hunnicutt Marie & Boyce Hunt
Eugene W. Hunter Kerry Lamm Jarman
Mary Delia Rankin Jarman & William H. Jarman, Sr. Dr. William H. Jarman, Jr.
R. Manfred Johnston Dr. Weldon Jordan W. Duke Kimbrell W. Duke Kimbrell
Frances & Dan LaFar Elizabeth (Betsy) Lawson
Mr. & Mrs. W.D. Lawson, Jr. Gussie Lee
O’Reilly E. Lipscomb Ann Sparrow Little
Kenneth Wade Little, Jr. Glenn Livesay
Betty & Samuel Love Rev. Jim Lowery
Anne & Paul Maiers
Carol Francis Goode Mary, Arthur and Wilson Becky & Bill Adams and Family John Frye, Jr. and Family John Frye, Jr. and Family Martha Beal Pat & Buck Glenn Kay & Jim Brown The Barringers and the Witherells Lisbet Nielsen Their Family Frances & Bill, Brianne, William and Charles Frances & Bill, Brianne, William and Charles Gloria & Hub Hickson His Family Rissie, Tommy, Baity and York Virginia H. Zeigler Virginia H. Zeigler His Mother Kenley and Pressley Howe Eleanor & B.F. Beasley Dick Jarman Dick Jarman Dick Jarman His Family Sarah, Natalie and Dr. Richard Jordan Dot Kimbrell Pam & Andy Warlick and Family Joyce & Dan LaFar William (Bill) Lawson, III William (Bill) Lawson, III The Matthews Family Beverly Stewart Her Family Sarabeth M. Edwards Martha Livesay and Vera Livesay-Camp Louise Love Keir Malinda & John Lowery Pat & Buck Glenn; Carolyn Maiers
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS presented to the glory of the coming Christ
in loving memory of by Mrs. Lillian Edwards
James P. Falls, Sr.Pat Grigg Fountain
Coy J. FerrisEmily Finley (Nana)
Rev. Arthur & Rosalie FrancisMrs. Iva Garrison Friday
Lou Hardy & John L. FryeDenise Deibler Frye
Rosa GardinElla H. & William H. Glenn
Evelyn & Alfred GriggBarbara Nielsen HendersonMary & Richard Henderson
Mr. & Mrs. George F. Henry, Jr.Mr. James Heyward Henry
Bert HicksonMr. & Mrs. Herbert Hickson, Sr.
Susan York HinkleOctavia & Quinn Huff stetler
Marie & Boyce HuntKerry Lamm Jarman
Mary Rankin & William Henry Jarman, Sr.Dr. William H. Jarman, Jr.
Charles Jarvis; Linda & Dan JarvisVirginia & Rev. Frank Jones
Manfred JohnstonW. Duke KimbrellW. Duke Kimbrell
Frances & Dan LaFarElizabeth "Betsy" Smith Lawson
Mr. & Mrs. William David Lawson, Jr.Gussie Lee
Dr. W.E. Leeper, Jr.Anne & Robert Little
Frances & Bill HenryTeddie FallsKay & Jim BrownHis ChildrenTanya, Morgan, Nathan and Wayne FinleyCarol Francis GoodeMary, Arthur and WilsonCelia & John Frye and FamilyCelia & John Frye and FamilyMartha BealPat & Buck Glenn Kay & Jim BrownLisbet Nielsen, her motherTh eir FamilyFrances, William, Charles, Brianne and Bill HenryFrances, William, Charles, Brianne and Bill HenryGloria & Hub Hickson and FamilyGloria & Hub Hickson and FamilyHer FamilyVirginia H. ZeiglerKenley and Pressley HoweRichard R. Jarman, Jr.Richard R. Jarman, Jr.Richard R. Jarman, Jr.Margaret JarvisMarsha & Jim Jones and FamilyHis FamilyDorothy KimbrellPam & Andy WarlickDottie & Marshall LaFarWilliam D. Lawson IIIWilliam D. Lawson IIITh e Matthews FamilySylvia and Beth LeeperTh eir Family
Elizabeth Robinson Matthews Eugene R. Matthews
James Houston Matthews James Houston Matthews, Jr.
Sarah Matthews Samuel G. McGregor
James H. McKenzie Thelma & L.L. McLean
James Morris Moss Robert T. Moss Gunnar Nielsen
Our Parents Our Parents
Mrs. Lena Peckman Bennie & John Peden
Harold Planer Dan C. Ragan
Sara & Bill Ratchford Ruth & Mart Reid
Don H. Renfro, Sr. Ruth Rice
John Seawell Kathleen Deese Sell
Linda Hill Sell Peggy Berry Sell
Dr. David Hooten Simpson Dr. & Mrs. Frank C. Smith
Mr. Frank C. Smith, Jr. Clara & Bill Sparrow
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Stewart Joe E. Stowe Baker Stuart
James G. (Jim) Stuart Harry L. Sturgis
Carolyn & Harold Sumner Dr. Robert Ernest Sumner
The Matthews Family The Matthews Family The Matthews Family The Matthews Family The Matthews Family Linda L. McGregor Dorothy McKenzie Suzanne & Les McLean His Family His Family Lisbet Nielsen VA & Tom Avery Gloria & Hub Hickson Sarah, Natalie and Dr. Richard Jordan The Charlie Burrell Family Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Alan Planer Lillie Bell Ragan Patty & David Ratchford Lil R. Lanier The Renfro Family Beverly Stewart and Michael Lipscomb Sylvia, Emily and Jay Her Family Her Family Her Family Emily, Emmie and Loren William (Bill) Lawson, III William (Bill) Lawson, III Their Family Beverly Stewart and Michael Lipscomb His Family His Family His Family The Renfro Family Mary & Ernest Sumner Beverly & Bobby Sumner, children/grandchildren
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS presented to the glory of the coming Christ
in loving memory of by by Glenn LivesayGlenn Livesay
Betty & Samuel LoveBetty & Samuel LoveRev. Jim LoweryRev. Jim Lowery
Stephen MachugaStephen MachugaAnne & Paul MaiersAnne & Paul Maiers
Betty Choate MatthewsBetty Choate MatthewsElizabeth Robinson MatthewsElizabeth Robinson Matthews
Eugene R. MatthewsEugene R. MatthewsJames Houston MatthewsJames Houston Matthews
James Houston Matthews, Jr.James Houston Matthews, Jr.Sarah MatthewsSarah Matthews
Mr. & Mrs. Grady McCarterMr. & Mrs. Grady McCarterCatherine & William McGerrigleCatherine & William McGerrigle
Mac & Bop McGerrigleMac & Bop McGerrigleJim McKenzieJim McKenzie
Th elma & L.L. McLeanTh elma & L.L. McLeanClyde E. Moss, Jr.Clyde E. Moss, Jr.
Bob NelsonBob NelsonGunnar NielsenGunnar Nielsen
My Parents and GrandparentsMy Parents and GrandparentsOur ParentsOur ParentsOur ParentsOur Parents
Bennie & John PedenBennie & John PedenMr. & Mrs. Daniel Carlise RaganMr. & Mrs. Daniel Carlise Ragan
Ruth & Mart ReidRuth & Mart ReidHelyn B. RobinsonHelyn B. Robinson
Kathleen D. & Charles W. SellKathleen D. & Charles W. SellKathryn E. SellKathryn E. Sell
Linda H. SellLinda H. SellPeggy B. SellPeggy B. Sell
Dr. David Hooten SimpsonDr. David Hooten SimpsonDr. & Mrs. Frank C. SmithDr. & Mrs. Frank C. Smith
Clara & Bill SparrowClara & Bill SparrowBaker StuartBaker Stuart
Glenn LivesayBetty & Samuel Love
Rev. Jim LoweryStephen Machuga
Anne & Paul MaiersBetty Choate Matthews
Elizabeth Robinson MatthewsEugene R. Matthews
James Houston MatthewsJames Houston Matthews, Jr.
Sarah MatthewsMr. & Mrs. Grady McCarter
Catherine & William McGerrigleMac & Bop McGerrigle
Jim McKenzieTh elma & L.L. McLean
Clyde E. Moss, Jr.James Morris Moss
Robert T. MossBob Nelson
Gunnar NielsenMy Parents and Grandparents
Our ParentsOur Parents
Bennie & John PedenMr. & Mrs. Daniel Carlise Ragan
Ruth & Mart ReidHelyn B. Robinson
Kathleen D. & Charles W. SellKathryn E. Sell
Linda H. SellPeggy B. Sell
Dr. David Hooten SimpsonDr. & Mrs. Frank C. Smith
Clara & Bill SparrowBaker Stuart
Dr. Jim Stuart
Vera Livesay-Camp & James Camp, IIILouise Love KeirMalinda & John LoweryMegan, Matt, Alice and Ella ChristenburyPat & Buck Glenn; Carolyn MaiersTh e Matthews FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyTh e Matthews FamilyGloria & Hub Hickson and FamilySharon & John McGerrigleSharon & John McGerrigleDorothy McKenzieSuzanne & Les McLeanSarabeth Moss EdwardsHis FamilyHis FamilyTh e Nelson FamilyLisbet Nielsen, his wifeJudith Th ieleGretchen & Dick AkersVA & Tom AveryLinda & Roger Dixon and FamilyAlice R. WoodLil LanierHolt Robinson and FamilyTh eir FamilyHer FamilyHer FamilyHer FamilyEmily, Emmie and LorenWilliam D. Lawson IIITh eir FamilyHis FamilyHis Family
Boyd W. Tatham Jim L. Taylor
June & G.D. Taylor Marion Ragan Taylor
Maxene & R. Theodore Thiele Maxene Thiele
R. Theodore Thiele Nell & Charles Thompson
Roger Triplett Fred E. Upchurch
Peggy Tate Wallace Roy Warren
Jennie Craig Watson Kitty & Craig Watson
James Rodgers Weichman Elizabeth Matthews Welton Mr. Thomas Eugene Wilson
David L. Wood, Sr. Ann R. Wyatt
Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Yarborough Charles E. Zeigler, Sr.
Nova & Tom Watson Alice T. Arkin Joyce & Dan LaFar Alice T. Arkin Helen & Leslie V. Dix, II Judith M. Thiele Judith M. Thiele Louise Love Keir Cookie & Lance Brenner Margaret Upchurch and Family Erika & Tom, Jessica and Meredith Wallace Edith Warren Nova & Tom Watson; Ann Watson Lineberger Nova & Tom Watson; Ann Watson Lineberger Erika & Tom, Jessica and Meredith Wallace The Matthews Family Beverly & Bobby Sumner, children/grandchildren Alice R. Wood Lil R. Lanier The Renfro Family Virginia H. Zeigler
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS presented to the glory of the coming Christ
in loving memory of by by
Jean StoweCarolyn & Harold SumnerDr. Robert Ernest Sumner
Boyd W. TathamMarion Ragan Taylor
Maxene & R. Th eodore Th ieleNell & Charles Th ompson
Phyllis & Tommy Tucker Roy Warren
Jennie Craig WatsonKitty & Craig Watson
Elizabeth Matthews WeltonMrs. Th omas Eugene WilsonMr. Th omas Eugene Wilson
Jenny & Knox WingetCatherie Voorhees Wood
David L. WoodAnn R. Wyatt
Charles E. Zeigler, Sr.
Emily & Hu CraigMary & Ernest SumnerBeverly & Bobby Sumner and FamilyNova & Tom WatsonAnonymouslyHelen & Les DixLouise Love KeirMarsha & Jim Jones and FamilyEdith WarrenNova & Tom Watson; Ann Watson LinebergerNova & Tom Watson; Ann Watson LinebergerTh e Matthews FamilyBeverly & Bobby Sumner and FamilyBeverly & Bobby Sumner and FamilyBeth, Knox, Caroline, Shelton and SarahBarbara & Dick VoorheesAlice R. WoodLil LanierVirginia Zeigler
Nana & Poppy Barringer Martha Beal
Beebo & Pop Elizabeth McLean Brown & Matthew Brown
Ruby & Harry Bryant Our Children
Betty Cookson Frank Craig
Dr. E.C. Deibler Shirley & Don Eifert
Coleman Efird Elizabeth, David and Mary Stewart
Emily & Hu, Meredith & Austin First Presbyterian Church Ministers
First Presbyterian Ministers, Staff/Congregation First Presbyterian Church Singers and Ringers
First Presbyterian Church Singers and Ringers Jennifer Lowery Gibson and AnnaGrace Gibson
Grandchildren: Clete and Saylor Grandchildren: Rebecca, Cullen and Greyson
Grandchildren: Wynton, Cecelia and Walker Bethany Jennings Bethany Jennings
Bethany Jennings and David Jennings David Jennings
Wyatt Clements Keeny
Meredith and Marshall Witherell Cathleen, Det, Alison & Jim Elizabeth, David, Mary Stewart, Larkin, Thomas Suzanne & Les McLean Rissie & Tommy and Family Betty & Charlie Burrell Cathleen, Det, Alison & Jim Julie, Sydney, Mallory and Carly John Frye and Family Malinda & John Lowery Elizabeth, David, Mary Stewart and Tim Mom and Dad Julie & Frank, Sydney, Mallory & Carly Suzanne & Les McLean The Barringers and the Witherells Anonymous Suzanne & Les McLean Malinda & John Lowery Dick Jarman “Pop Pop” Eleanor & B.F. Beasley Louise Love Keir “Mimi” The Sanctuary Ringers Barbara Yarbrough Suzanne & Les McLean Barbara Yarbrough GiGi & Numpsie
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS presented to the glory of the coming Christ
in loving honor of by Martha Beal
Beebo & PopEmmie, John, Caroline & Katie Bowyer
Cookie BrennerRuby & Harry Bryant
James Camp, Jr.Sandy & Harold Clemmer
Myrtle Brewer ComerDr. E.C. Deibler
Helen Dix, AccompanistHelen Dix, AccompanistHelen Dix, AccompanistHelen Dix, Accompanist
Coleman Efi rdDavid Efi rd
Th e Lewis Efi rd FamilyTh e Tim Efi rd FamilyShirley & Don Eifert
Elizabeth, David and Mary StewartFirst Presbyterian Church Pastors and Staff
Grandchildren: Clete, Saylor and WadeGrandchildren: Wynton, Cecelia and Walker
Jennifer Lowery Gibson and AnnagraceMontez Harris
Allison & Kenny HoweRebecca & Ken Howe
Margaret W. Jarvis
Cathleen, Det, Alison & JimElizabeth, David, Larkin, Mary Stewart and Th omasTootieWorship and Music CommitteeTh eir FamilyVera Livesay-Camp & James Camp, IIIAllison & Kenny Howe and FamilyCelia & John FryeCelia & John Frye and FamilyAnonymouslyChildren's ChoirPresbyterian WomenPWS KidsElizabeth, David and Mary StewartTh e Adams FamilyAnne & Tom Efi rdAnne & Tom Efi rdMalinda & John LoweryMom & DadEsther NelsonRichard R. Jarman, Sr.Louise Love Keir "Mimi"Malinda & John LoweryCathy & Donald ParrottKenley and Pressley HoweAllison & Kenny Howe and FamilySharon Jarvis Moss
Kenley, Pressley, Megan and Kyle Allison & Kenny Howe Martha Livesay Jim and Vera Livesay-Camp Erika, Jacob, Jayne and Johnathan Lowery Malinda & John Lowery
Malinda B. Lowery John Lowery; Children and Grandchildren Elizabeth W. & Tripp McLean Suzanne & Les McLean William Davidson McLean Suzanne & Les McLean Charles and Wallace McMillan Becky & Bill Adams Presbyterian Weekday School Kindergarten Students of PWS Richard Rankin Patty & David Ratchford Amy & Marsh, Davis, Ben and Reilly Spencer Barbara & Ottie Spencer Sara Carter & Matt, McCarthy and Porter Spencer Barbara & Ottie Spencer Betsy Summer Sylvia Seawell Mrs. Robert Ernest Sumner Beverly & Bobby Sumner, children/grandchildren Nell C. Tatham Nova & Tom Watson Alice & Jim Thompson Page & Lee Carver Margaret D. Upchurch Virginia H. Zeigler
Mary P. Weichman Erika & Tom, Jessica and Meredith Wallace Mrs. Thomas Eugene Wilson Beverly & Bobby Sumner, children/grandchildren Tobin Page Zeigler Great-Grandmother “Ma”
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS presented to the glory of the coming Christ
in loving honor of by
The Sanctuary, Chapel, Fellowship Hall and Memorial Gallery are beautifully adorned throughout the Advent, Christmastide and Epiphany Seasons.
Poinsettias may be collected following worship on Sunday, January 8, 2017.
Bethany Jennings, Director of MusicBethany Jennings, Director of MusicBethany Jennings, Director of Music
David Jennings, OrganistDavid Jennings, Organist
Kenley, Pressley, Megan and KyleDonna Kerns, Receptionist
Martha LivesayErika, Jacob, Jayne, Josie Kate and Johnathan Lowery
Lisa MarisiddaiahJosie Miller
Rodney Owens, Facilities ManagerPresbyterian Weekday School
James RuaneNancy & Jim Ruane
Our many friends at First Presbyterian ChurchTrip Stewart, Information Specialist
Mrs. Robert Ernest SumnerNell C. Tatham
Margaret Dunn UpchurchMargaret Dunn UpchurchIsabelle & Stephen White
Kimberly, Meredith, Marshall and Tim WitherellAnita & Charlie Zeigler
Tobin, Elizabeth & Austin ZeiglerVA
Virginia Jeanne ZeiglerWallace and Charles
AnonymouslyHelen & Les DixSanctuary RingersAnonymouslyHelen & Les DixAllison & Kenny HoweAnonymouslyVera Livesay-Camp & James Camp, IIIMalinda & John LoweryEdith WarrenTh e Newcombe FamilyAnonymouslyKindergarten ClassVirginia H. ZeiglerVirginia H. ZeiglerTh e Adams FamilyAnonymouslyBeverly & Bobby Sumner and FamilyNova & Tom WatsonArthur, Mary and WilsonVirginia H. ZeiglerVirginia H. ZeiglerTina & Don BarringerVirginia H. ZeiglerVirginia H. ZeiglerTom AveryVirginia H. ZeiglerMimi
Th e Sanctuary, Chapel, Fellowship Hall and Memorial Gallery are beautifullyadorned throughout the Advent, Christmastide, and Epiphany Seasons.
Poinsettias may be collected following worship on Sunday, January 7, 2018.
Worship for Christmas and New Year’sJoin us to celebrate the birth of Christ!
Christmas Pageant December 17 at 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
4th Sunday Advent Worship December 24 at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Childcare will be provided for infants through Kindergarten.
Christmas Eve Festival of Light December 24 at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Childcare will be provided for infants through Kindergarten.
Candlelight CommunionDecember 24 at 11 p.m. in the Chapel
New Year’s EveDecember 31 at 9 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Childcare will be provided for infants through Kindergarten.No Sunday School for children and youth. Some adult classes may meet.
Christmas Joy Off ering: Th is morning we collect the Christmas Joy Off ering, a national off ering of the PC(USA). By giving to the Christmas Joy Off ering you provide assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and help the development of our future leaders at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges.
In January we will collect non-perishable food items for Crisis Assistance Ministry (CAM). Look for baskets near the entrances where you can bring these items to help our neighbors.
For a full list of church activities and announcements, please visit our website: www.fpgastonia.org.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH1621 E. GARRISON BOULEVARDGASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA
704.864.2651 • www.fpcgastonia.org