The Celebration of Worship

January 5, 2020

This morning we affirm, by faith, the presence of the Holy Spirit.

“But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all truth.” John 16:13

“We Three Kings of Orient Are” arr. Linda R. Lamb

Bell Tree Solo, Cathy Wentworth, Janet Larsen, accompaniment

The Gathering

Welcome Len Walker Invocation

* We Praise Our God “When Morning Gilds the Skies” page 185

Petition and Thanksgiving The Prayer of Confession Ever-patient God, we are a people who live in thick darkness. We stumble around bombarded by news of war and poverty, famine and genocide, injustice and oppression. The darkness of our world can overwhelm and paralyze us. Forgive us for our fail-ure to be people of Light, failing to shine your light of righteous-ness, peace, and joy into all the dark places of our lives and our world. Unlock the mystery and glory of the babe born in Bethle-hem. Turn our aimless wanderings into a journey of purpose guided by your star.

Forgive us for not letting your Light break into our lives and our world. Transform us into people of the light. Amen

All are encouraged to offer personal prayers of confession in silence

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Lamar Helms Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for-ever. Amen.

Offering and Anthem “Heavenly Light” A. Kopylov

The Chapel Choir

* Doxology OLD 100th page 95

* Prayer of Thanksgiving

Proclamation of the Word and Response

* We Prepare Our Hearts “It Is Well with My Soul” (Verses 1, 2, and 4) page 377

Today’s Message “So What About 2020?”

2 Corinthians 1:8-11

* Invitation and Response

The Celebration of Worship January 5, 2020

Rev. R. Len Walker, Jr. Senior Pastor

Rev. V. Lamar Helms

Associate Pastor, Director of Music

Lindsey Wesseling

Director of Children

and Youth Ministry

Dr. Vernon S. Broyles Founding Chaplain

Dr. James McCormick

Chaplain Emeritus

10455 Big Canoe

Big Canoe, GA 30143

470.273.6768

www.bigcanoechapel.org

We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation.

Have you made a decision today?

Do you want to commit your life to Christ?

Do you want to renew your commitment to Christ?

Do you want to be baptized?

Would you like to talk with the pastor?

Text or call today or anytime 678.938.5221. The pastor would be delighted to talk with you regarding your decision.

The Sending

* Benediction

Postlude “How Firm a Foundation” Raymond Haan

* Please stand if you are able. * You are invited to attend Stand-Around at 10:00 A.M.

“Stand-Around” is a 30 minute fellowship gathering from 10:00am to 10:30am in Cousins Hall. Refreshments are served every Sunday. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and greet new friends as well as long time friends. If you worship at 10:30am, come early and enjoy the fel-lowship and refreshments.

“Arise, shine, for your light

has come,

and the glory of the Lord rises

upon you.”

Isaiah 60:1

SERMON NOTES

Sympathy

Big Canoe Chapel family would like to express sympathy to the family of Charlotte Jackson. Charlotte passed away in Decatur, Georgia, December 18th.

Today at the Chapel Chapel Announcements

Serving Today at the Chapel… 9:00AM 10:30AM

Pianist: Dr. Sam Holmes Dr. Sam Holmes

Organist: James Garner James Garner

Ushers: David and Vee Thompson Roger and Elaine Estill Paul and Lura Wright Ray and Brenda Bedingfield

Guest Hosts: Brent and Joan Carroll Anne Kahl

Cart Driver: Brad Herren

Stand-Around: Hugh and Beth Westberry Chuck and Carol Lively

Head Usher: Dick Girdler Technical Ministry Team: Win Cates, Paul Ray

This Week at the Chapel

CCLI 1765908

Please note;

The Nursery is available downstairs during the 9:00 & 10:30 am services.

Remember to turn your cell phones back on at the end of the service!

From the Senior Pastor

Welcome!

Big Canoe Chapel is a multi-denominational Christian con-gregation united in our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. Would you like to learn more about Chapel membership? Please call the church office at 470.273.6768 to set an appointment or express your interest on the Friendship Pad (attendance reg-ister) as it is passed at your pew. A pastor will contact you this week.

8:30 AM Prayer with Senior Pastor-Chapel 109 8:45 AM Fellowship Class Coffee-McCormick Hall 9:00 AM Fellowship SS Class-McCormick Hall 9:00 AM Grace Walk SS Class-Broyles 102 9:00 AM Worship Service-Chapel

10:00 AM Chapel Stand-Around-Cousins Hall 10:30 AM Seekers SS Class-McCormick Hall 10:30 AM Koinonia SS Class-Room 102 10:30 AM Book by Book SS Class-Board Room 10:30 AM Youth Sunday School-Teen Room 10:30 AM Children K-5-Chapel 107 9:00 AM Nursery-Chapel 101 10:30 AM Nursery-Chapel 101

10:30 AM Worship Service-Chapel

Chapel Member Prayer List

Jubilee Kids-pray for children, that they may know the love of their Father in Heaven.

Home: David Holmes, Debbie Goldman, Cathy Scott, Jeff Dodson, Bennett and Nona Whipple.

Rehab: Linda Lee Gordon, Richland Place, 504 Elmington Ave., Nashville, TN 37205.

Hospital: Milton Hood, (Kathy Brigman’s brother).

In Assisted Care: Margie Hunter, Benton House, Alpharetta; Frances Smith, Hallmark at Phipps, Atlanta; Ben Johnson, Mt. Vernon Village, 475 Mt. Vernon Rd., A201 Sandy Springs, GA 30043, Richard Krajec, 925 Spring Rock Dr., Lawrenceville, GA 30043, Peggy Lehmberg, Brightmore of South Charlotte, 10225 Old Ardrey Kell Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277; John Thurman, Garden Plaza, Lawrenceville, GA, Harry Yarbrough, Wesley Commons, Room 6403, 1110 Marshall Rd., Greenwood, South Carolina 29646, Lou Chester, Bill Fraker, Shirley Schumacher, The Retreat at Jasper, Jasper, GA, Lois Carter, Windsor House Assisted Living, 3333 East Cherokee Dr., Canton, GA 30115,

Prayer Blankets: Remember prayer blankets are always a blessing for people needing comfort. They are in a cabinet along with spiritual music CDs in Room 103 in the Broyles Center.

Women’s Guild Bible Study–Resumes Wednesday January 22 with Barbara Dennison and her bible teachings, lessons on “The Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer. The study meets from 9:30–11:30 in McCormick Hall. Come just a bit early for coffee and fellowship.

Fellowship Sunday School class-What did Jesus' brother, James say about living a genuine life of Faith? Find the answer and start the New Year with us as we study the practical issues of faith in Life Lessons from James by Max Lucado. The Fellowship Sunday School class will begin this study on January 19th and everyone is welcome. We meet on Sunday morning at 9 AM in McCormick Hall. Books cost $7. For additional infor-mation, contact Jean James @ (706.268.1480).

Big Canoe Chapel’s Boy Scout Troop 20 is raising money to support

their many projects and activities for 2020. They will be selling their

popular frozen lasagnas at Stand-Around on January 5th, 12th, and 19th.

These are no ordinary lasagnas! Scout Mom Sue Gibbons (Culinary Arts

Teacher at Pickens High School) will supervise the cooking and assembly

of 2 sizes feeding 2-4 for $25 and 4-6 for $35. Orders will be available for

pick up at the Chapel on February 1st from 10:00-12:00, on February 2nd

before/after services, or by other arrangement. Payment is due at the time

of order. Checks can be made payable to Boy Scout Troop 20. For ques-

tions contact Lynne Dodson at lfdodson@gmail.com or (706.248.9819).

Please support our Scout’s fundraising efforts!

The Big Canoe Chapel Women’s Guild will kick off the 2020 season with a meeting January 9th at 10:00 am, featuring Jill Philmon as speaker. Come hear Jill’s story and exciting plans for Valentine and Spring events.

Mon. 1/6 Men’s Journey Group #3-Room 102 9:00AM Mon. 1/6 Trustee Election Comm. Mtg.-Board Room 10:00AM Mon. 1/6 Visitation/Membership Mtg.-Board Room 1:00PM Mon. 1/6 Communications Mtg. (BOT)-Room 107 1:00PM Tues. 1/7 Pine Needle Quilters-McCormick Hall 9:00AM Tues. 1/7 Bella Voce-Chapel 9:00AM Tues. 1/7 Ridgerunners Meeting-Board Room 10:00AM Tues. 1/7 Men’s Fellowship/Leadership Mtg.-B. Rm. 2:00PM Wed. 1/8 Broyles Mission Meeting-Room 102 8:00AM Wed. 1/8 Creative Stitchery-Room 101 1:00PM Wed. 1/8 Vespers-Cousins Hall 6:00PM Thurs 1/9 Women’s Guild Meeting-Cousins Hall 9:00AM Thurs. 1/9 Journey Group #1-Room 102 10:00AM Thurs. 1/9 Journey Group #2-Room 107 10:00AM Thurs. 1/9 Broyles Mission Conference Mtg.-Room 107 1:30PM Fri. 1/10 POA Town Hall Meeting-Chapel 10:00AM Sat. 1/11 AA Meeting-Teen Room 9:00AM Sun. 1/12 Bella Voce sings 9:00 & 10:30AM

Recently I received a devotional from Dan Reiland. Dan is a pastoral staff member at 12 Stone Church in Gwinnett County. The title of this par-ticular devotional immediately caught my attention because it made me think of what I’d like to see happen in my life in 2020. I suppose many might have the same thought. What would you really like to see become a dynamic, living, and transformational reality in 2020?

The title of Dan’s devotional is, “What Will You Chase In 2020?” I be-gan to reflect upon all the things that will chase me in 2020. That’s right. I already have some things chasing me rather than vice versa. Dan states, “One of the greatest decisions you can make is to get out in front of your own life and decide what you will chase rather than reacting to all that chases you.”

Just to be clear, Dan provided a short list of just a few things that may chase you:

*Opportunities *Regrets *Social Media *Email *Temptations *Deadlines *Pleasures *Unfinished projects

Any of those ring a bell? Got something you can add to the list? Would you agree with this statement----“It’s not enough to say no to much of what will chase you in 2020. The only way to truly make progress is to choose what you will chase.”

Here are a few choices for 2020:

1. Chase after the fullness of following Jesus. Discover or re-discover what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus. 2. Chase healthy and meaningful relationships 3. Chase what produces the most significant results. (Seek first the king-dom of God…)

Anything else spark something in your heart? Just listen to God speak through His word. Ask Him to help you chase that of eternal worth. I think we would conclude 2020 in a far different way.

Happy New Year,

Len