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Sunday Bulletin, 12-22-24

December 22nd, 2024
ORDER OF SERVICE

  • CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:2-7)

  • SONG OF ADORATION

  • PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
    Holy Father, when Mary and Joseph arrived in Bethlehem they found there was no room. We confess that in the midst of all our anxieties we have not made room in our hearts for others. We confess that, paralysed by fear, prejudice or apathy we have not made room in our homes for the stranger. We confess that, forgetting the welcome we have been shown,we have not made room in your church for those who are different from us. We confess that in the busyness of Christmas time we have not made room in our lives for you.

  • ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Malachi 4:1-3)

  • SONGS

  • WELCOME

  • PRAYER & OFFERING

  • ADVENT CANDLE

  • SERMON

  • FINAL SONG

  • BENEDICTION

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. MEMBER’S MEETING
    Please mark your calendars that next Sunday, December 29, we will have a Member’s Meeting directly following service. We will be voting on financial matters at this meeting. You do not have to be a member of FOL to attend the meeting. All are welcome to join.

  2. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
    If you are in town for the holidays, we hope that you will be able to join us for our Christmas Eve service at Long Beach Church on Tuesday, December 24, from 7-8pm. After the service, we’ll enjoy a time of fellowship and dessert. Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to invite your family, children, and friends to join us for this special celebration!

  3. CHRISTMAS DAY FUN & FEAST
    Pastor Kim is inviting you to join her on Christmas Day for a time of Fellowship, Fun-n-Games & Feasting at her home. Fellowship and fun will begin at 4pm, followed by a feast at 7pm. Please RSVP here.

  4. RING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH PASTOR KIM
    Pastor Kim extends an invitation for you to join her at her home for a New Year’s Eve time of praying the promises of God for 2025, enjoying snacks, and playing some games. The festivities will begin at 9pm. All are welcome!

  5. PASTORAL PRAYER
    Pastor Kim would love to be able to pray for you. If you have any prayer concerns please let her know by entering your request on this form. You do not need to share your identity - it can be completely confidential if this is your preference. One the primary roles of your pastor, or of any spiritual leader, is to carry you on their heart and to therefore carry you into the presence of God as they pray for you.

  6. Tithes and Offerings: You may give online (folcov.org/give) or place your offering in the wooden box to the right of the stage.

Need Pastoral Care?
Contact Pastor Kim  kim@folcov.org