A Cantata for Christmas

By Heather Sorenson

Joe Hocking, ConductorJoe Hocking, ConductorJoe Hocking, ConductorJoe Hocking, Conductor Doug and Dawn Briggs, Narrators

Steve Wood, Sound Technician

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

Come To UsCome To UsCome To UsCome To Us Tori Thompson, Soloist

Luke 2 with Silent NightLuke 2 with Silent NightLuke 2 with Silent NightLuke 2 with Silent Night Bailey Sain and Alex VanValen, Readers

Sleeping AdonaiSleeping AdonaiSleeping AdonaiSleeping Adonai (Master/Lord)(Master/Lord)(Master/Lord)(Master/Lord)

Sara Hocking, Soloist

Angels SingAngels SingAngels SingAngels Sing Children’s Choir

Mariela Alvarez, Nadya Boyle, Chloe Hahn, Abby Navarro, Micah Poludniak, Bailey & Lily Sain, Sophia Silva, Emmanuel & Erick Simon-Castillo,

Andrew, Jack, Jason & Max Turner

Unto UsUnto UsUnto UsUnto Us Audrey Seichepine and Dan Mason, Soloists

Shout! Sing HallelujahShout! Sing HallelujahShout! Sing HallelujahShout! Sing Hallelujah

Worship Christ the KingWorship Christ the KingWorship Christ the KingWorship Christ the King

SUNDAY EVENING FOCUS GROUPS: This fall we started Focus Groups, small groups based on various subjects addressing specific needs. The winter series will start January 10, 2016 at 6:30PM.

DEEPER LIFE – A 9 week series on developing a closer relationship with God. There is a $10 devotional guide that can go along with this study. Facilitator: Pastor Jeff.

GENERATION CHANGE – (for Teens) – 9 sessions. This course will teach teens personal financial skills. Facilitators are Steve Wood and John James. The cost is $40 per teen. There are scholarships available.

33 – A series designed to inspire and equip men to pursue Authentic Manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ in the 33 years He lived on earth. The workbook costs $15. Facilitator: Tim Heald.

TAKE BACK YOUR TEMPLE – Weight Loss God’s Way is about building relationships, sharing struggles, and offering biblical solutions! Materials for this Focus Group cost $23. Facilitator: Sara Hocking and others. Sign up by emailing music@fbcwilmington.com or contact the church office.

CULTURE SHOCK via DVD, talks openly and respectfully about today’s challenging topics to help us understand today’s culture. The goal is to help us base our convictions on research, reason, and biblical truth so we’ll be able to speak the truth in love. The study guide costs $8 but not required. Facilitator: Pastor Dave.

Focus Group Registration: Other than “Take Back Your Temple”, please help us be prepared by signing up at the Welcome Center in the foyer, on the bulletin board by the Founders Room, or send an email to office@fbcwilmington.com.

Reminder: Choir will practice starting January 10 from 5 – 6:15PM. Choir practice will take priority over other Sunday evening meetings.

VOICES OF FAITH: The choir will not rehearse again during the holidays. Choir practice will resume on January 10 at 5PM.

Upcoming Events – Mark Your Calendar!

Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service

Dec 31 NYE Dinner, Movie & Communion

Jan 9 Children’s Workers Training

Jan 10 Winter Sunday PM Focus Groups Begin

Jan 30 Awana Sunday

Feb 12-13 Couples Retreat (on our campus)

Feb 19-21 Youth Group Winter Camp

Feb 27 Ladies Ministry Soup & Concert

Jun 18-25 Missions Trip to Cleveland, OH

Jul 18-22 Vacation Bible School 2016

Jul 31 – Aug 6 Youth Summer Camp at WOL

WELCOME: Join us on Christmas Eve at 7PM to hear the account of Christ’s birth unfold through the Scriptures and music. You won’t want to miss this unique and memorable celebration!

HONORED GUESTS: You may be visiting, but we want you to feel like family. Family members care about each other. Would you please fill out a communication card, including how we can pray for you and/or your family? For your convenience, we have attached a communication card as part of this bulletin. Please fill it out, drop it off at the welcome center, or hand it to a pastor.

December 20December 20December 20December 20, 2015, 2015, 2015, 2015

SENIOR PASTOR

Dr. Jeffrey R. Pinder

4210 Limestone Road

Wilmington DE 19808

TEL: 302-998-4105

FAX: 302-998-4145

www.fbcwilmington.com

office@fbcwilmington.com

PASTOR OF ADMIN.

& FAMILY MINISTRIES

Rev. David E. Lundin

DIRECTORS OF

WORSHIP AND MUSIC

Dr. Joe & Sara Hocking

PASTOR OF

HISPANIC MINISTRIES

Rev. Juan

Carlos Navarro

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

Has anyone ever given you the silent treatment? You know they

promised to do something and you just wish they would give you a

clues about what is happening. God was like that for 400 years! Maybe

you feel God is giving you the silent treatment right now. Listen as

God’s past performance gives us insight on the way He is working

behind the scenes of our lives today!

Call to Worship

“Angels, from the Realms of Glory” (vv. 1, 2, 5) No. 259

Prayer of Praise & Adoration

“Away in a Manger” No. 261

Greeting Each Other in the Name of Jesus

“Good Christian Men, Rejoice” No. 273

Prayer and Giving Kaitlyn Wittman, Offertory

A Cantata for Christmas

Benediction Pastor Jeff

Postlude

THIS EVENING

There will be no activities in English on campus tonight or next Sunday

night. However, at 6PM this evening, our Hispanic ministry will present

a Christmas Drama in the Worship Center.

P L E A S E S I L E N C E C E L L P H O N E S A N D A L L M O B I L E D E V I C E S

ANNOUNCEMENTS

JR. CHURCH: There will be no K-2 Jr. Church today so that the children can enjoy the special Christmas cantata.

NO EVENING ACTIVITIES: There will be no evening activities tonight or next week, December 27.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: Begins at 7PM on Thursday night. This service is always one of the highlights of our ministry year as we gather together with family and friends to worship the Christ of Christmas. Be inviting others to join you for this special service.

NURSERY HELP NEEDED: Nursery workers are needed for the Christmas Eve service. Contact Bev Haldeman if you can help.

COLLEGE STUDENTS AND PASTORS: The annual College Students and Pastors get-together will be at Pastor Jeff and Cheryl’s home on Tuesday evening, December 29 at 6PM. Our local young adults are also invited as well. Please sign up by emailing dlundin@fbcwilmington.com or texting (302) 250-1928. Also, there is a signup sheet on the bulletin board and at the Welcome Center.

NEW YEAR’S EVE: Our whole church family is invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a covered dish dinner at 6:30PM, the movie, “Do You Believe?” about 7:30PM and communion. Festivities will be done about 9:30PM. Each family is to bring a main dish and a side dish and/or dessert. Dianne or Ron Short are coordinating the meal. They can be reached at (302) 454-1301 or email rshort44@comcast.net. Sign up today so we know how to prepare seating and beverages. Come and bring your friends!

90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: The family of Jean Parker invites the church family to a drop-in on Saturday, January 2, 2016 between 2PM and 4PM in the Family Center honoring Jean Parker to celebrate her 90th birthday.

FOCUS NIGHT JANUARY 3: The movie, War Room, will be shown at 6:30 – 8:15PM in the Worship Center.

CHURCH DIRECTORY: The 2016 Church Directory will be printed in January so we need to hear from you before Christmas to add you into our current directory or to revise your 2015 Church Directory entry. This includes college addresses!! Please submit your new or revised information via the “communication card” in the bulletin or email swittman@fbcwilmington.com. Thank you!

OFFICE CLOSED: The Church Office will be closed Wednesday, December 23-26 and Thursday, December 31 through January 2, 2016. In case of an emergency, please call Pastor Jeff (302) 650-6078; or Pastor Dave (302) 250-1928.

CHILDREN’S WORKERS TRAINING MEETING: Pastor Dave is asking all of our Sunday morning and Awana children’s workers to come to FBC Jan 9, 2016 at 12:30-4:30PM to discuss child security. Rev. Marlin Fuller, our Awana missionary, will help Pastor Dave and Dr. Doug Briggs talk about child security. After the discussion on security (12:30-2:30PM), Marlin Fuller will present the updates in Awana (3:00-4:30PM).

PRAYER TEAMS & MISSIONARIES

LADIES: J.Sharp/P.Rice/T.Villot/G.Wooldridge

MEN: B.Syme/B.Goldner/S.Sain/D.Becknell

B.Stevenson/J.Stevenson/Theis

DECEMBER 20 – DECEMBER 26

Sunday, December 20

9:00 AM Prayer Group 9:30 AM Child SS & Adult Bible Classes 10:45 AM Morning Worship Service 6:00 PM Hispanic Christmas Dinner/Drama NO OTHER EVENING ACTIVITIES

Tuesday, December 22

6:30 AM Prayer Group

Wednesday, December 23

OFFICE CLOSED NO EVENING MINISTRIES

Thursday, December 24

OFFICE CLOSED 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service

Friday, December 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY

OFFICE CLOSED

AT A GLANCE

Giving Update November Year to Date

General Tithes & Offerings $70,362 $302,184

Budget $77,387 $340,502

Difference -9.1% -11.3%

Roofing Fund $59,338

NURSERY SCHEDULE

Wed., December 23: NO SERVICE/MINISTRIES

Sunday, December 27

SS Hour: L.Timchak/N.Dencker

AM Worship: L.Beddoe/J.Gilmour/Y.Blanco/Y.Banegas

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