Hamilton Mill Presbyterian ChurchDecember 18, 2011

Songs of Praise “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” “Angels We Have Heard on High”

“Oh Little Town of Bethlehem”

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Welcome Scripture and Sermon Pastor Tom Bagley

OPEN BEFORE CHRISTMAS“Gifts for Our World”

Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed

Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts

Special Music “Sing the Gospel”

Prayers of the People

Song “Go Tell It On the Mountain”

Blessing

Gifts for Our WorldJohn 1:35-42 ( p. 1647)

A Different Approach

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Jesus want us to find people who are lost, hurt, lonely, successful- but-empty, on-top-of-the-world-but-confused, etc. . . . And to

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How To Become an “Inviting” Follower

1._______________________ ThoseWho Need to Know God.

2.Be Conscious of _________________________________.

3.Be ____________________________________________.

*Resources, Bill Hybels, Becoming a Contagious Christian, Nicky Gumbel,Questions of Life, John Ortberg, “Witness, An Alternate C

ATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAYATTENDANCE LAST SUNDAYAdults-181 Children- 39 Total-220

FINANCIAL UPDATE Weekly Year To DateNeeded $8,450 $418,220Giving 12/11/11 $8,259 $385,410

($ 191) ($ 32,810)

Monthly Mortgage Payment: $8,329 Building Fund Balance: $31,874

PRAYERSConcerns

Jo Longo, death of granddaughter, HeatherNancy Simpson’s Dad, health issues

Georgia Shafer’s daughter, Sharon, health issuesLaura Stancel’s friend, Reece McPhail’s 7 year old, leukemia

Sylvia Suarez, health issuesDave Culbertson’s co-worker, child with Cystic Fybrosis

Rena Cooper’s Mother, liver cancerKatie Stone, teenager searching for God’s guidance

Jeremy Whigham’s mother, success of new treatment Those seeking employment & relief from financial worries

Nancy Coker, Advent and those God is leading to HMPCChris Bernar, new hope and common sense from negativityJim & Sandra Collins, honor God by valuing what He values

Lynn Taylor, family issuesTayong family, God’s grace on our leaders during Christmas

JoysSainovich family, Scott’s Mom, knee surgery recovery

All the Angels were chosen from the treeBrad & Holly Ramey, coworker told she is free of cancer

Those that are renewing their commitment to Jesus Commitments to serve others during this holiday season

Lucas & Irene Purwono, thank God for safe travel and family

Announcements

Christmas Eve Worship4:30 & 6:00 p.m.

This special worship, appropriate for all ages, will include Christmas Carols, a

dramatic monologue from a neighbor near the Bethlehem stable, candle lighting and

communion. Bring your out-of-town guests and join us on this special night.

A nursery for small children will be provided.

Sunday, January 1The Gift of Marriage

A New Year’s Resolution

We’re Glad You’re Here!At Hamilton Mill Presbyterian, we love guests! If this is your first time here, stop by the Welcome Table in the back of the

sanctuary for a gift just for checking us out! Please fill out the Connection Card;

we’re glad you’re here and enjoy the visit!

Children’s Church and Preschool PraiseChildren are a priority at Hamilton Mill Presbyterian.

Nursery/Childcare is available for infants thru age 2. Children ages 3 thru 5th grade are invited to attend our Preschool and

Children’s programs which begin at 10:15am.

Student MinistryWednesday 6:30-8:00pm

Come join us for our Middle School and High School mid-week program. All 6th-12th graders are invited.

Wednesday Night Youth Leadership TeamMike Holderfield, Lynn Bagley, Emily Cain, Chris DavisBJ Knoblauch, Danielle Whigham, Anne Marie Shapiro

HMPC StaffTom Bagley – Pastor

Beth Williams – Director of Worship MinistriesEmily Cain, Coordinator of Elementary Children’s MinistriesKaren Roggenkamp, Coordinator of Pre-School Ministries

Nancy Kinsey – Financial SecretaryPat Weaver – Administrative Assistant

Office HoursTuesday – Thursday

9:00am-2:00pm