5:40 p.m. in the Worship Center
Sounds of the Season All is Well ............................................................................................ Vision
Soloist: Julie Madsen Director: Pam Hodson, Leadership Lisa Bole, Martha Silos
PRAYER AND WELCOME ....................................................... Bobie Miller Away in a Manger No. 103 ...................................................All Worshipers Tiny Tots ............................................................................ Three Year Olds
Sleep Baby Jesus, Ring the Bells Director: Amy Suffron
Assistants: Sandra Crow, Jana Post, Maggie Post, Mandy Silos, Joy Witt He Is Born No. 112 ................................................................All Worshipers Cherub Choir ......................................................... Four and Five Year Olds Everybody Sing, Jesus is Born Ring the Bells Christmas Medley
Director: Jill Arnold, Assistants: Peggy Arnold, Stephanie Bailey, Pat Debord, Brenda Lyles, Candace Ross, Judy Smith
Oh, Come, Little Children No. 107 .........................................All Worshipers Music Makers ....................................................... First and Second Grades
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Celebrate the Birth of Jesus Director: Julie Madsen
Assistants: Melinda Beasley, Heather Leard, Tony Warner Child in a Manger No. 105 .....................................................All Worshipers Young Musicians ........................................................................ Grades 3-4
Christmas Alphabet Hodie! Hodie! Director: Lauren Allen, Accompanist: Elaine Walbrick,
Assistants: Nicole Montoya, Susan Manning
Go Tell It on the Mountain No. 95 ..........................................All Worshipers South Main Singers .................................................................... Grades 5-6
Bethlehem Is Not Too Far Away O Holy Night Soloist: Paige Allen Duet: Chap & Whit Post Director: Bobie Miller, Accompanist: Alison Cox
Assistant: Christine Jones Student Choir ........................................................................... Grades 7-12
And the Glory For Unto Us Director: Bobie Miller, Accompanist: Alison Cox, Assistants: Amy Carlson,
Annelle and Scott Graham, Cory Griffith, Blake Hinesley, Amy Richard, Micki Richard, Charlie Smith, Julia Thomas, David Weiser
Christmas Time ........................................................................... New Song The First Nowell No. 85 .........................................................All Worshipers The Twelve Songs of Christmas ....................................... Combined Choirs
POSTLUDE ................................................................................ Alison Cox
Join Us for Christmas Cookies and Cocoa in the Great Hall.
10:45 a.m. Worship Service
WORSHIP SONGS
O Come Emmanuel Christmas Offering
Christmas Hallelujah Jesus Messiah
MESSAGE
JUMPING JOY Luke 2:10-11; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-9
PRAISE BAND
Patti Fuqua, Mitch Gibb, Charlie Janto,
Justin Kichline, Jeff Warner, John Wells
PRAISE TEAM
Lauren Allen, Kelly Butterfras, Amy Carlson, Tony DeSoto,
Erin Graham, Scott Graham, Charlie Smith
KidZone CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
For children K-3rd Grade, upstairs Kidz Place, following music
10:45 PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS
Carolyn Preston, Sara Benavides, Annelle Graham, Marye Jones, Donna
Tremont, Michelle Thomas, Staci Rizqi, Gloria Gray, Karen Parker
8:15 a.m. Worship Services
PRELUDE ........................................................................... Candace Ross O Come, O Come, Emmanuel No. 76 ................................... All Worshipers ADVENT READING ................................................................... Loyd Wells
Emmanuel
RESPONSIVE READING ..................................................... All Worshipers
Advent Candles Glowing Bright .............................................. Music Makers Jacob Butterfras, John Daniels, Mckinley Madden
ADVENT PRAYER..................................................................... Loyd Wells WELCOME ................................................................................. Jeff Fuqua Joy Has Dawned .................................................................. All Worshipers O Little Town of Bethlehem No. 86........................................ All Worshipers It Came upon the Midnight Clear No. 93 ............................... All Worshipers THANKS FOR ASKING ........................................................... Tom Chattin OFFERTORY PRAYER ......................................................... Scott Graham
Sing We Now of Christmas, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Instrumentalists: Alison Cox and Mike Switzer
For All to See ............................................................................. Adult Choir MESSAGE ............................................................................. Dr. Ron Lyles
JUMPING JOY Luke 2:10-11; James 1:2-4; 1 Peter 1:6-9
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus No. 320 .................................... All Worshipers PARTING PRAISE ................................................................ All Worshipers
Shine, Jesus, Shine POSTLUDE .......................................................................... Candace Ross + Permission to project words granted by CCLI#1465301
8:15 PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS Mary Moore, Steven Cunningham, Sondra Padgett, Samantha Cunningham, Charley Padgett, Ken Moore
OUR LOVED ONES IN THE HOSPITAL (as of December 14, 2018) Vito Isidori, St. Luke’s Patients CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR . . . Family of Virginia Mills Family of Charles Smith, Dana Swanson’s father Peggy Allison Steve Horton Peggy Arnold Ann Knight Charles Cockrell Joseph Senn Sandra Crow Norma Phipps Jim Hinton Teri Ann Wilkinson Bill Brooks (Shirley Dollison’s brother) Greg Griffith (Jeff Griffith’s brother)
(A complete prayer list is located in the church office.)
WELCOME! We are glad you are here today. Members and guests are welcome to participate in all ministries of the church. For more information, stop by the Welcome Desk in the Narthex (lobby) or call the church office (281)487-8200, Monday through Friday, 9-noon and 1-4:30 PM. PRESCHOOLERS - We provide care and learning opportunities for all children up through Pre-Kindergarten during all worship services in our Kelley Preschool Suite. If you need assistance, please go to the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. KIDZONE - A special time of worship for children in Kindergarten - 3rd grade. Parents, pick up your children from the Kidz Place following 10:45 a.m. worship (take elevator to the second floor or follow signs to Children’s Suite). PROMOTIONAL PHOTO USE POLICY - To opt out of having your minor’s pictures included in promotional material for SMBC, contact the church office.
POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE TODAY
In order for the honorees to be listed in the program
for our Christmas Eve service, your orders must be
turned in today. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center
or the church office. Cost: $12.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, December 16 South Main Prayer Time, Prayer Room ................................................ 7:45 AM First Worship ......................................................................................... 8:15 AM Bible Study for all ages ......................................................................... 9:30 AM Preschool Nativity, Narthex ................................................................. 10:15 AM Second Worship ................................................................................. 10:45 AM New Song Ensemble Rehearsal, Parlor ................................................ 3:30 PM Student Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room .................................................. 4:00 PM Deacons Meeting, North Suite 107 ....................................................... 4:30 PM Children’s Choir Rehearsal (Grades 1-6), Worship Center.................... 5:00 PM Evening Worship, Sounds of the Season, Worship Center ................... 5:40 PM Church-wide Cookie & Hot Chocolate Fellowship, Great Hall ............... 6:30 PM MONDAY, December 17 Living Well Class, Kidz Place ............................................... 8:30 AM & 1:30 PM Cardio Toning, FLC ............................................................................... 9:00 AM Cardio Step, FLC .................................................................................. 5:30 PM Upward Basketball Practice, FLC (M, T, Th) ......................................... 6:30 PM TUESDAY, December 18 Cardio Step, FLC .................................................................................. 9:00 AM The Gathering Place, Great Hall BCEF ............................................... 10:00 AM Faithful Followers Women’s Christmas Lunch, Main Connection ........ 12:00 PM REFIT®, FLC ........................................................................................ 5:30 PM Main Family Care Team Meeting, Main Connection .............................. 6:00 PM Single Adult Christmas Party, Great Hall BCDE .................................... 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, December 19 Living Well Class, Kidz Place ................................................................ 8:30 AM Circuit Training, FLC ............................................................................. 9:00 AM ESL Class Christmas Luncheon, Great Hall BCEF ............................... 9:00 AM Quilters, FLC 101 Game Room ............................................................. 9:30 AM Family Supper, Great Hall ..................................................................... 5:00 PM Menu: Chicken and Rice Casserole, Steamed Broccoli, Salad, Rolls Kids: Sliders and French Fries Soup: Basil Tortellini Dessert: German Chocolate Cake 5:05 Basketball (Grades 6-12), FLC ...................................................... 5:05 PM Prayer Time, Great Hall ........................................................................ 6:00 PM Young Adult Christmas Party, Main Connection ................................... 6:00 PM Adult Bible Study................................................................................... 6:15 PM Adult Teachers’ Meeting, Thompson 142 .............................................. 6:15 PM Preschool & Children’s Choirs .............................................................. 6:15 PM All Youth Christmas Party, Student Area 229 ........................................ 6:15 PM Mission Friends, GAs, RAs ................................................................... 7:00 PM THURSDAY, December 20 Cardio Toning, FLC ............................................................................... 9:00 AM Pathfinders Men’s Fellowship, Main Connection ................................. 11:30 AM Living Well Class, Kidz Place ................................................................ 1:30 PM REFIT®, FLC ........................................................................................ 5:30 PM
FOR THE RECORD . . . December 9, 2018 Sunday School Attendance ......................................................... 2,300 South Main 653 Mission Ministry 1647 Morning Worship Attendance ......................................................... 678 First Worship 316 Second Worship 362 Mission & Ministry Budget Offering ..................................... $ 45,605.50
4300 E Sam Houston Pkwy S Pasadena Texas 77505
281.487.8200 www.southmain.org
Dr. Ron Lyles, Pastor December 16, 2018
CHRISTMAS SERVICES & SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Dec. 18 6:30 p.m. All Singles Christmas Party Wed, Dec. 19 6:00 p.m. Young Adult Christmas Party 6:15 p.m. All Youth Christmas Party December 23 No Evening Activities December 24-25 Church Office & FLC Closed Christmas Eve Service of Carols & Candles (5:30 & 9:00 p.m.) Tuesday, Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! Wed, Dec. 26 No Evening Activities Sunday, Dec. 30 9:30 a.m. Group Bible Study by age divisions 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service only No Evening Activities Monday, Dec. 31 Church Office & FLC Closes at Noon Tuesday, Jan. 1 Church Office & FLC Closed
December 24 5:30 p.m.
in the Worship Center
Be here ready to rehearse at 5:00 p.m. in the Great Hall
Call Jane
in the church office to reserve your spot
CHRISTMAS EVE CHOIR for Individuals and Families
It's time for catch-up giving, maximizing your giving, or over and above giving. In order for the church to credit your gifts in the year 2018, we must have your envelope/check in the office by December 31. You
may place it in the dropbox, or if mailed, your letter must be postmarked December 31.
BETHLEHEM - A FEW FINAL WORDS
• Please turn in your metal stakes from the yard signs to the church office to be reused next year.
• To those who wrote thank you notes, please come by the church office
and pick up addresses. Please return the addressed notes to the church office by Wednesday, December 19.