TALLOWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH • 555 Tallowood, Houston, TX 77024713.468.8241 • tallowood.org • 713.464.PRAY (24 Hour Prayer Line)

December 24, 2017

What is really possible? Our experiences condition our thoughts. Some things, like snow in Houston, rarely happen. Snow in July in Houston never happens. When presented with God’s impossible plan for her life, Mary surrendered in trust. Her story shows us the way

to believe in God’s ability to do the impossible. Will we surrender? Welcome to worship with Tallowood!

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December 24, 2017

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY GLOW PARTY – January 3, 6:00 p.m., Great RoomChildren entering 1st through 5th grade are invited to this BRIGHT event that will light up the halls of Children’s Ministry. This special event is off the charts fun; think neon and glow from head to toe! Plan to wear white. Register now at tallowood.org.

BIBLE DRILL Children, grades 3-6, are invited to sign up for the 2018 season, which runs from January 7 – April 14 on Sunday evenings, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in WT 214-216. Register at tallowood.org.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR KIDS – Resumes January 10

COUPLES GROUPS FOR MARRIED ADULTS – Begin January 12Groups of 3-5 married couples of all different life-stages and backgrounds will be led by a mentor couple on a consistent basis. Registration ends January 10. More information at tallowood.org/cg.

WOMEN’S GROUPS AND STUDIES FOR SPRINGNew studies this semester include: “All Things New” by Kelly Minter; Joy of Living -2 Samuel; Precept® 2 Corinthians, and “Lord, I Need Grace to Make it Today” (evenings). Please join us! Visit tallowood.org/women for information.

MEN’S NIGHT OUT – January 26, 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Gym, $10 per personWe are excited to welcome guest speaker Jeff Struecker, who was one of the soldiers on the team portrayed in the movie Black Hawk Down. Come hear Jeff’s amazing testimony. Register now through January 21 at tallowood.org/family.

TAFA SPRING SEMESTER – Begins January 3New and returning Tallowood Academy of Fine Arts students can register at tallowood.org/academy. Questions? Contact dbarker@tallowood.org.

MOMS NIGHT OUT WITH KAREN STUBBS – Friday, February 9Come for a night of encouragement and worship for moms with Karen Stubbs, author and creator of Birds On A Wire ministry for moms. More info and registration at tallowood.org/moms-night-out.

YEAR-END GIVINGThe business office will be open Sunday, December 31 from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. for the convenience of our members who want to make contributions. Mailed gifts must be postmarked by December 31, 2017 in order to receive contribution credit for 2017.

WORLD MISSIONS GIVING TO DATE:Lottie Moon – $823,698 CBF Global Missions – $18,234

10:50 a.m.

INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATIONS Paula Blackmon

WELCOME Joshua Barrett

ORDINANCE OF BAPTISM Yan Li, Eugene Chen

PRELUDE Barbara JonesGesu Bambino arr. Hayes

CALL TO PRAISE 184 Angels We Have Heard on High

PRAYER of PRAISE Laura Barrett

LIGHTING of the FOURTH ADVENT CANDLE The Treasures Community

HYMN 198 What Child Is This?

HYMN 194 O Holy Night!

CHORAL PRAISE Tallowood ChoirAfrican Noel arr. Thomas

Sean Luman, Percussion

MESSAGE Duane BrooksSurrender Luke 1:26-38

HYMN of RESPONSE 111 The Love of God

OFFERTORY PRAYER Charles Blackmon

OFFERTORY Nora HahnThe Holly and the Ivy with Silent Night arr. Jones

PRESENTATION of DECISIONS for CHRIST Duane Brooks

BENEDICTION Duane Brooks

POSTLUDE Paula BlackmonJoy to the World Hustad

Guests are invited to meet the pastor in the Narthex after the service.Refuge Prayer Team members are available in the Narthex for personal prayer.

WORSHIP LEADERS:Duane Brooks, Ph.D., PASTOR; Carlos Ichter, MINISTER of MUSIC & WORSHIP; Sky Howard, MUSIC & WORSHIP ASSOCIATE; Paula Blackmon, ORGANIST; Barbara Jones, PIANIST

Duane Brooks, Ph.D., PASTOR;Carlos Ichter, MINISTER of MUSIC & WORSHIPGeorge Engelmann, ORCHESTRA DIRECTORBarbara Jones, PIANISTPaula Blackmon, ORGANISTSusie Low, CHILDRENS’ CHOIRS COORDINATOR

THE PRAYER ROOM

Tell us how we can pray for you or for a loved one. Place this card in the offering plate or call 713.464.PRAY.

Do not be anxious about anything,but in everything, by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.- Philippians 4:6

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READ THROUGH THE BIBLE

IN 2018 with the Pastor

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in the Narthex or church office

READ THROUGH THE BIBLE

IN 2018 with the Pastor

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in the Narthex or church office

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