Wakemans Grove Church of the Brethren 668 Wakemans Grove Road, Edinburg, VA 22824 540-984-8383(office) email: [email protected] Mark Bowyer, Associate Pastor Ned Conklin, Speaker Fred Garber, Worship Leader Jerry Funkhouser, Announcement Leader Angie Vann, Accompanist Gary Wakeman, Chorister Morning Worship December 28, 2014 Our Congregation's Vision Statement: "We are all called to be part of a family of believers who, through our personal lives, are an example of Jesus' love locally and globally." We welcome all who worship with us during this season of Advent as we prepare for the ultimate of God's gifts to the world, the birth of his Son, Jesus Christ. WELCOME, INTRODUCING GUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE * RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP #664 Hymnal * INVOCATION * HYMN "Joy To the World" #318 Hymnal WORSHIP THROUGH THE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Musical Offertory Blessing for Offering SPECIAL MUSIC A Cappella Bellas CHILDREN'S STORY Lee Ann Zirkle * HYMN "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" #343 Hymnal MORNING PRAYERS SCRIPTURE John 14:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (page #1067 and # 1171 in pew Bible) MESSAGE "Could It Be Today?" Bro. Ned Conkin * HYMN "Face to Face" (see insert) * BENEDICTION * CLOSING CHORUS "O Come, Let Us Adore Him" O come, let us adore Him; O come, let us adore Him; O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord * POSTLUDE * RECESSIONAL * All please rise in body or spirit. This program is subject to change. TODAY: 10:00 Sunday School 11:00 Morning Worship - Thank you to Fred Garber for leading our worship today and to Ned Conklin for bringing our message. THIS WEEK: MONDAY - 7:00 Bible Study at the Tusing's WEDNESDAY - No rehearsal for Choirs or Band. Their rehearsals will resume on January 7. The Junior Choir will not rehearse again until Kids For Christ begins. SATURDAY - 5:30 Seeker's Christmas Party/Covered-dish Meal at the home of Terry and Sharon Foltz. Bring a white elephant gift and prepare for a fun time and fellowship. Drinks and tableware will be provided. LOOKING AHEAD: Monday, January 5 - 7:00 Witness Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 6 - 3:45 Girl Scouts Meeting 6:00 Stewards Commission Meeting 7:00 Nurture Commission Meeting 7:00 Worship Commission Meeting Monday, January 12 - 7:00 Church Board Meeting Tuesday, January 13 - 7:00 4-H Meeting Thursday, January 15 - 9:00 - 3:00 Home Instructed Students Group meets Saturday, January 17 - 4-H Steak Dinner