Order of Worship – December 21st
Opening Video
Opening Song: Angels We Have Heard On High
Welcome & Call to Worship: Psalm 145: 8-12
Song: O Holy Night
Advent Candle Lighting
Kid’s Christmas Performace
Mutual Greeting (Sunday School Kid’s Dismissed)
Announcements & Congregational Prayer
Offertory – I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Message: “Hope Embraced” Proverbs 13:12 - Pastor Willie Vaughn
Closing Song – O Come, All Ye Faithful
Benediction
Doxology - O Come, All Ye Faithful
After the worship service concludes, all are welcome to join us in the church Lobby for a time of fellowship and refreshment. Youth (6th-10th grade) will be meeting in the classroom under the stairs for Catechism class.
December Second Offering Schedule:
14th – Christ Healthcare Ministries
21st – Faith Promise
28th – Sussex Christian School
Goshen Church would like to welcome Ellie Lyn Gove born healthy on December 12th, weighing in at 9lbs, 6oz & 20.5” long. Congratulations to the parents, Skyler & Kimberly and big brothers Christopher & Matthew! To help welcome this new little one we’ve placed a table in the narthex to fill with diapers, wipes and other baby items. Welcome little Ellie!
We are happy to announce that the Gems Post Office is open for sorting and passing out your Christmas cards to the attendees and shut-ins of our congregation. Please stop by the Church Lobby to drop off cards and check your mailbox. A list of attendees is located in the back for your convenience. A donation to the GEMS in lieu of postage is appreciated. Thank you for your continued support!
Join us this evening for “Calm & Bright: Carols and Candlelight,” an evening of fellowship and Christmas Carols. Feel free to bring a tray of your favorite Christmas cookies for all to enjoy! Any questions, please see Adam Vitoulis or complete a Connection Card and a Council member will get you in touch.
Church Family – We want to acknowledge all the kindness shown to our family the past few years during Wilma’s illness. Many prayers were offered, meals prepared, calls made, visits made. It was easier with our “church family.” And thank you to the luncheon crew, it was great. Thank you all and God Bless. – Sid & Family
On December 11th we held a Congregational Meeting to vote on the proposed 2025 budget which was approved! Thank you for your consideration and support.
This Week:
- Monday, December 22nd – 7:00pm Women’s Stitch or Chat
- Thursday, December 25th – 9:30am Christmas Service with Gilbert Varela
- Friday, December 26th – 6:30pm Spanish Bible Study
Upcoming Events:
- December 29th – 7:00pm Deacon’s Meeting
- January 2nd – 10am to 4pm Blood Drive with the American Red Cross
- January 7th – 10:00am Coffee Break Women’s Bible Study
- January 8th – 7:30pm Youth Group (Grades 8-12)
- January 8th – 7:00pm Council Meeting
- January 13th – 7:00pm GEMS & Cadet’s Kid’s Club
Nursery Staff:
December 21st - Robin Falkena & Scarlet VanEeuwen
December 28th - Marci Wade & Sarah Esquivel
January 4th - Kim DeVries & Taylor DiMartino
January 11th - Jolene Larsen & Girls
Coffee Hour:
December 21st - Justin & Britanni Gaucher
December 28th - Jim & Joyce Amels
January 4th - David & Morgan Amels
January 11th - Jim & Lori DeBlock