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A Word from the Stand . . .
Rehearsal Order:
Christmas Music
Program Order
*with Narration
Service Preview
Devotional
Lisa Grigg
Time of Prayer in
the pews.
Anthem List
December 19
Because of Love
December 26
NO ANTHEM
NO CHOIR IN
LOFT
January 2
NO ANTHEM
NO CHOIR IN
LOFT
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
DECEMBER 15, 2010
A Weekly Newsletter for The Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church
Then there was one! This is it. We are four days away
from our Christmas presentation, “The
Wonder of Christmas.” If you have not
taken any “mini” posters to display
around the community, please do so to-
night.
After tonight, we have one more re-
hearsal—December 18th at 3:00p.m.
This rehearsal will be full run-through
with narration and soloists.
We will wear our choir robes for the
presentation. We will turn the stole to
the “solid gold” side. Remember to re-
move large or dangly earrings, high
necklaces, scarves, turtleneck sweaters,
noisy bracelets, etc. Such things might
stick out above your choir robe. Don’t
draw attention to yourself.
Also, please remember to refrain
from wearing any perfumes or colognes.
Some people are highly allergic and it
can become very difficult to sing.
Kudos! I want to commend you for your ef-
fort this past Sunday. “Goin’ to Bethle-
hem” went very well. I especially appre-
ciated your holding your music up and
letting the congregation see your faces.
Your efforts made a very repetitive song
come to life. Thanks for listening. You
did a great job with a great setting. Well
presented!
Time off! With 18 regular rehearsals, “A Night
of Praise” presentation, 2 Christmas
luncheon rehearsals, and 19 Sunday ser-
vices behind you, you deserve some time
off! Wednesday, December 22nd will
begin your Christmas vacation from re-
hearsals. We will not sing or sit in the
choir loft on December 26th & January
2nd. I will see you on January 5th for
our first regular rehearsal of 2011!
In the meantime, continue to work
hard as we
prepare for
the re-
mainder of
2010!
Soli Deo
Gloria!
Christmas Choir Info. 2
Prayer Requests 2
Weekly Devotion 3
Worship Preview 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
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Birthdays &
Anniversaries
5—Ann Smith
11—Bryan Bolton
12—Linda Kittler
13—Tracey Trafford
14—O.G. Monk
18—Michell & Jeff Coats
23—Pat & David Bethea
23—Jim Moseley
25—Win & Tracey Trafford
28—Vernon Walker
30—Sam Eifling
STILL importance stuff (Revised):
Wednesday, December 15—The Narrator will join us
We will do a complete run-through with Win Trafford in the Sanctuary.
Saturday, December 18—Dress Rehearsal (3:00-4:30 p.m.) This is a very important rehearsal for the Christmas program. We will be putting the
final elements together. Please make sure you are in your place on time and ready to go.
Sunday, December 19—The Wonder of Christmas This is the big event. The one we have been working towards and preparing for. I will
want you to be here at 5:00 p.m. for a final “walk-through” of the program and a group pic-
ture. Program begins at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 24—Christmas Eve Service: Love’s Pure Light This service is a drama in which candles will be used to represent the characters in the
Christmas story. It will include congregational carols and a soloist. My prayer is that it will be
a meaningful time for our congregation as we experience again the Light that has come into
the world. A Light that we cannot fully comprehend or extinguish.
Coming to the Children’s
Choir Ministry
January 16, 2011!
Volunteers will be needed for various activities.
See Bro. Bryan for more information.
December 22, 2010
6:00 p.m.
Special Music As planning for the new year begins, I
need your help! Soloists, duets, trios,
quartets, and ensembles are needed
for special music on Sunday mornings
and evenings. It can be either vocal or
instrumental. A regular rotation will be
established to keep me from beating
the bushes each week. Let me know if
you want to be apart of this ministry
through music.
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Weekly
Devotion
“Man does
not see what
the Lord sees,
for man sees
what is
visible, but
the Lord sees
the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:7
Promises from God’s Word
God’s Promise from 2 Peter 2:9 (NCV) “The Lord knows how to save those who serve him when troubles come.”
What Does This Mean For Me? When troubles come in your life, you can trust God to help you. After all, God
knows everything, so he surely knows the best way to help you during a hard time!
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It’s a fruit. Read Galatians 5:22. It is part
of the “gift basket” that the Spirit gives to
believers.
It’s a promise. Read John 16:21-23. At
the famous after-dinner speech, Jesus
gives His disciples encouragement to
wait for it, to endure the heartache, and
then to know that it will last once it
comes.
It’s a feeling in the heart. Read Psalm
28:7-8 from the New International
Version of the Bible. The psalmist indi-
cates that it can even be felt in the heart.
It’s inexpressible. Read 1 Peter 1:8.
Simon Peter, believe it or not, seems
to be at a loss for words. He says that it is
just too hard to describe.
It is joy.
In the Christmas narrative, an angel
brings news of joy to a group of shep-
herds. Luke 2:10 says: “And the angel
said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I
bring you good tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people.”
What news has brought you joy? Did it
make your heart leap? Have you endured
sorrow but still knew that joy would one
day return?
Pray for the joy in your life to be restored
and renewed.
Song Lyrics:
Joy has dawned upon the world
Promised from creation
God's salvation now unfurled
Hope for every nation
Not with fanfares from above
Not with scenes of glory
But a humble gift of love
Jesus born of Mary
Sounds of wonder fill the sky
With the songs of angels
As the mighty Prince of Life
Shelters in a stable
Hands that set each star in place
Shaped the earth in darkness
Cling now to a mother's breast
Vulnerable and helpless
Shepherds bow before the Lamb
Gazing at the glory
Gifts of men from distant lands
Prophesy the story
Gold a King is born today
Incense God is with us
Myrrh His death will make a way
And by His blood He'll win us
Son of Adam Son of heaven
Given as a ransom
Reconciling God and man
Christ our mighty Champion
What a Saviour what a Friend
What a glorious mystery
Once a babe in Bethlehem
Now the Lord of history
Stuart Townend & Keith Getty
Copyright 2004 Thankyou Music—CCLI # 603774
Joy Has Dawned—A Devotion Created by Nan Allen
6501 S Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone: 870-534-4741 Fax: 870-534-4743
Email: [email protected]
FIRST BAPTIST
CHURCH
DECEMBER 15, 2010
“Excellence in all things, and all things to the glory of God.”
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Choir Officers
Roger Minyard President
Barbara White Vice-President
Ann Smith Secretary
Marcie Stom Treasurer
Cuba Keaton Robe Coordinator
Billie Minton Social Coordinator
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Section Leaders
Lisa Grigg Soprano
Pat Bethea Alto
Horace Green Tenor
Sam Eifling Bass
Worship Preview December 19, 2010
Preparation for Worship ......................................................................... Instrumentalists
Organ Prelude to Worship ............................................................................ Janine Tiner
Welcome to Worship .............................................................................................. Pastor
The Church in Fellowship
Carol No. 87—Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (St. 2) ........................... ANTIOCH
Joy to the World
Carol No. 88—Hark! The Herald Angels Sing .................................. MENDELSSOHN
The Season of Advent—The Angel’s Candle .......................... James & Frances House
Scripture Reading ......................................................................... Revelation 7:9-12
Responsive Reading [printed in worship guide]
Invocation .................................................................................................... James House
The Lord Is Come
Carol No. 94—Angels from the Realms of Glory ............................ REGENT SQUARE
Carol No. 107—Oh, Come Little Children ...................................................... SCHULZ
Hymn—Joy Has Dawned upon the World ..... Words and Music by Townend and Getty Assisted by The Young Musicians Choir
Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Prayer ........................................................................................ Layperson
Choral Offering—Because of Love ........................................................ Lanny Allen Sanctuary Choir
Let Earth Receive Her King
Message ..................... The Wonder of Christmas Sermon Series ........................ Pastor
“The Destiny—Eternal Life”
(John 3:16)
Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room
We Respond to God ................................................................................ All Worshipers
With Our Lives
Carol No. 121—Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne ............................MARGARET
With Our Time
Opportunities for Worship and Service ..................................................... Pastor
Congregational Benediction No. 87—
Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (St. 4) ............................................ ANTIOCH
Organ Dismissal ........................................................................................... Janine Tiner