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Why Was Christ Born ?

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Office Addresss: 10240 W Sample Road Suite B www.fpccoralsprings.org Coral Springs, FL 33065 Office/Emergencies: 954-461-7283 Mailing Address: PO Box 8826 Coral Springs, FL 33075 Sanctuary Address: 2251 Riverside Drive Coral Springs, FL 33065 Office hours: Tuesday through Thursday 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

MINISTRY STAFFRev. Dr. Andrew J. DiNardo ................................................................................................................ Senior PastorTeri Severine ........................................................................Executive Administrator/Middle School Youth DirectorRev. John Moore ........................................................................... Assistant Pastor, Minister of Music/Pastoral CareRev. Jason Paugh ....................................................................................................Assistant Pastor, Youth & FamilyRev. Pablo Toledo ....................................................................................... Assistant Pastor, Spanish Ministries/ESLKent Barnhill ..............................................................................................................................................OrganistCatarina Lamberti ............................................................. Children’s Ministry Director/Special Events CoordinatorSara LePorte ...................................................................................................................................Nursery MinistryKathern Saltsman ................................................................................................................ Administrative Assistant

Christmas Carol SingPastor Drew Dinardo

December 2

3, 2018

PRAYER

*Brian McKelligett, Clerk * Ed Barnhill III

* Dr. Charles Carraher *Bob Demick *Ken Dowdall

*Carlton Lewis *Greg Miseyko *Jamey Poole

*Jim Raspolich Wills Ryan

Pray for our ruling elDers:

* Elders & Deacons currently sitting on Session or Diaconate

*Gene Gionti, Chairman *Ken Almond *Brad Barnhill *John Fisher *Andy Holz

*Locksley Hudson *Dennis Kuyper *Bob Logan *Jeff Ostroff *Larry Padgett, Jr.

*Bruce Phegley *Bob Schiffbauer *Scott Seeburger *Bryan Tauzer *Joe Verderame

Don Dunkerley Brad Lindbergh

Pray for our Deacons:

Pray for our missionaries:Wayne & Ann Curles, SE AsiaEsaÏe & Natacha Etienne, HaitiJoe & Beverly Fitzpatrick, Puerto RicoBrad & Stacey Hunter, Austria

Woody & Carmen Lajara, Latin CountriesKen & Tammie Matlack, GermanyMike & Robin McMahan, ZimbabweKurt & Marlene Schimke, Uganda

Peter & Dagmar Smuts, S AfricaDony & Sharon St. Germain, HaitiPablo & Sheri Toledo, FPC Spanish/ESLNelly Vos, France

Pray for the lost: your family, frienDs, coworkers, anD neighbors

Pat borkowski

lourDes corDero

frank crain

Penn farrington

bob koenes al lamberti

marilyn lester

anDrew menDola

betty moccia Johnny moore carl Prescott

susy rosenfrieD

chuck saltsman

kit shaw

About Our Worship“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”

Luke 2:10, 11

On this fourth Sunday in Advent we light the final gold candle, in preparation for the lighting of the white Christ candle at tomorrow tonight’s 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service. The advent season anticipates our celebration of the birth of Christ. Anticipation is an important part of every believer’s life. In Old Testament times the people of Israel anxiously awaited the coming of the Messiah and the inauguration of His kingdom. Today, we too should be waiting with the same urgent expectancy as the Israelites of old. But our anticipation is the Lord’s second advent – when He comes in glory at the sound of the trumpet to bring final victory over sin and death. As one unknown poet put it:

Not only looking, but longing the blessed Lord’s return to greet;Our crowns of glory to gather and cast them with joy at His feet,Not only waiting, but watching, wistfully scanning the skies;Anticipating that daybreak when the world’s true Sun shall rise.

The Old Testament prophecies give amazing specifics concerning the Lord’s first advent. Micah gives the exact location of His birth (Micah 5:2), Isaiah tells us that He would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14). In the same way, the New Testament tells us what to look for regarding Christ’s second advent. “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations…when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:25-28).

This Sunday, Pastor Drew preaches on the humility of Jesus, who left behind His godly prerogatives in order to come into the world as a servant. Just as over 2,000 years ago Christ’s birth changed the course of human history, so will His return as our King of kings. Lets us, then, join our voices as we rejoice in the truth that God’s eternal promises are faithful and true. Unto us a child is given! Unto us a child is born!

sPecific Prayer requests

Larry Jarvis: Recovering from a severe reaction caused by a chemo treatment.Ingrid Stahll:Ministering to her husband, Jack, who broke his ankle. Shirley Lumsden: Continuing to recuperate from knee surgery.Ralph Wittenkeller: Hospitalized for tests. Locksley Hudson,Collette Menchaca: Dealing with cancer

ongoing health concerns

exPectant mother ana Powell

military kristin almonD: Serving in Colorado lance fisher: Serving in Colorado

michael Pianelli: Serving in San Diego Dean williams, Jr.: Serving on the USS Wasp

THE LORD’S DAYDecember 23, 2018

FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT

goD gathers us into his Presence

Prelude

During the Prelude, the congregation is invited to a season of silent and reverent preparation for corporate worship.

Greetings and Announcements

Striking of the Hour

Lighting of the Advent Candle Chiera/Herrera Family

goD calls us to worshiP

Introit O COme, Let Us AdOre Him arr. Cloniger/Rhodes

O come, all ye faithful, O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

The Sanctuary Choir

Call to Worship Matthew 2:1, 2

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’”

(Congregation Stand) Opening Hymn 208 O COme, ALL Ye FAitHFUL Latin Hymn

VERSE 1O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem; come and behold Him, born the King of angels;

REFRAINO come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

ANNOUNCEMENTS SERMON NOTES

SERMON NOTES

VERSE 2God of God, Light of Light; lo, He abhors not the Virgin’s womb; very God, begotten, not created; (to REFRAIN)

VERSE 3Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above; glory to God, in the highest; (to REFRAIN)

VERSE 4Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning: Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, late in flesh appearing. (to REFRAIN)

(Congregation Stand)

Invocation

goD hears our confession anD Praise

(Congregation Stand)

The Confession of Faith (Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1)

Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death?

A. That I am not my own, but belong - body and soul, in life and in death – to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ.

He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil.

He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven: in fact, all things must work together for my salvation.

Because I belong to Him, Christ, by His Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

SERMON NOTES

Hymn of Praise No. 215 WHiLe bY tHe sHeep We WAtCHed At NigHt German carol

VERSE 1While by the sheep we watched at night, glad tidings brought an angel bright.

REFRAINHow great our joy! Great our joy! Joy, joy, joy! Joy, joy, joy! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high! Praise we the Lord in heaven on high!

VERSE 3There shall the Child lie in a stall, this Child who shall redeem us all. (to REFRAIN)

goD sanctifies us by his worD anD Prayer

Moment for Ministry

Pastoral Prayer

The Confession of Sin (please use the prayer below as a guide)

Eternal God, you do not change. You have revealed yourself to me in your Word. You call me to worship you in spirit and in truth. But I confess that I often worship not your true self but who I wish you to be. I too often ask You to bless what I do rather than seeking to do what you bless. Forgive me for seeking concessions when I should be seeking guidance. Forgive me when my worship shapes You into what I want instead of shaping me into what You want. Help me to bow before Your majesty and so live for You now and forever, in Christ. Amen.

The Assurance of John 5:24 

“Jesus said, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life.  He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life.’” 

SERMON NOTES

(Congregation Stand)

Hymn of Response No. 213 WHAt CHiLd is tHis? Traditional English Carol

VERSE 1What child is this who, laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring Him laud, the babe, the son of Mary.

VERSE 2Why lies He in such mean estate, where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christians, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading. Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through; the cross be borne for me, for you; hail, hail the Word made flesh, the babe, the son of Mary.

goD receives our offering

Worship through Tithes and Offerings

The Offertory mArY HAd A bAbY arr. Courtney

Mary had a baby, O Lord, Mary had a baby, O my Lord. Mary had a baby, O Lord, the people keep a-comin’ and the train done gone. Mary had a baby, Mary had a baby, laid Him in a manger, O my Lord, I’m singin’ glory, glory, Hallelujah! Shepherds came to see Him, O Lord, Mary had a baby. Named Him King Jesus, O Lord, named Him King Jesus, O my Lord! The people keep a-comin’ and the train done gone!

The Sanctuary Choir

(Congregation Stand)

DoxologyPraise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below: praise Him above ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Offertory Prayer

SERMON NOTES

ANNOUNCEMENTS

welcome visitors & guests We are so glad to have you here with us this Sunday. Please fill out the CONNECT CARD on the back of your bulletin, we would love to get to know you better.DownloaD the fPc aPP You can use the FPC App on your phone or tablet to set up your giving and listen to sermons. You can download the app on iPhone or Android devices. Just type FPC Coral Springs in your app store search. mfl Please note that Men’s Bible Study will not meet on December 29th, but will resume on Saturday, January 5th 8:00-9:00 AM in the Welcome Center. This biblical look at the theology of the Holy Spirit, uses the video study series, Who Is the Holy Spirit, by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson.enD of the year giving statements Your giving statement will be mailed in Janu-ary 2019. Please make sure to update your address with the church office, so your state-ment won’t be delayed. You can tear off the connect card on the back of your bulletin to update your information –just hand the completed card to a deacon or drop it in the offering box on your way out. Don’t forget the 2019 Giving Envelopes are in and available today in the breezeway.new members class Are you interested in becoming a member at FPC? Our first meeting will be January 13th at 10:00AM in room 130C where you will receive the schedule and details. Email Kathy Saltsman at kathy@fpcstaff.com or sign up in the breezeway today!christmas eve service Our Christmas Eve Candlelight service will take place tomorrow at 7:00PM. This is a wonderful evening to invite family and friends- pick up invitations for this service in the breezeway. thank you Many thanks to all who participated in this year’s Angel Tree Ministry. We were able to provide three gifts to thirty children in foster care, as well as gifts for forty- four children in our ESL Ministry and several FPC families. Your generous gifts, in the name of Christ were very much appreciated!chili cook-off Your chance to win the Golden Spoon is back! Sign up to compete in our annual Chili Cook-Off! This event will take place January 13th at our next Communion Luncheon. Volunteers are needed to bring green salad and dessert. For more information, contact Catarina Lamberti at catarina@fpcstaff.com.are you in neeD of Prayer? If you are in need of prayer and would like the elders to pray for you as James 5:13-14 teaches, please speak to one of the pastors or elders or call the church office for scheduling.men’s lunch with the Pastors Our Men’s Lunch with the Pastors will not meet on December 27, but will resume on Thursday, January 3 at 11:30 AM at Wings Plus, 9880 W Sample Rd.church office holiDay scheDule Please note that the church office will be closed from Tuesday, December 25th through Tuesday, January 1st. If you have an emergency and are in urgent need of a Pastor, please call 954-461-7283 and leave a detailed message.

Children’s Prayer

**Children in grades K-2 may be dismissed for Children’s Church.

goD sPeaks to us through the worD PreacheD

The Sermon Why Was Christ Born? To Demonstrate God’s Humility Philippians 2:5-8 (pg. 980 in the pew Bible) (Congregation Stand)Closing Hymn No. 214 Angels We Have Heard on High Traditional French carol

VERSE 1Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains,and the mountains in reply, echo back their joyous strains.

REFRAINGloria in excelsis Deo,gloria in excelsis Deo.

VERSE 2Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be,which inspire your heav’nly song? (to REFRAIN)

VERSE 3Come to Bethlehem and see him whose birth the angels sing; come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the new-born King. (to REFRAIN)

WEEKLY PARTICIPATIONFor week of: 12/23/2018 - 12/29/2018

SUNDAY MORNING

During 10:30 Am Worship Service:Morning Worship/Sanctuary/Pastor Drew DiNardoInfants & Toddlers/Birth-35 months/Nursery/Sara LePorteThrees-PreK-4/36 months & older, not in Kindergarten/Room 134C/Sara LePorte

SUNDAY EVENINGCarols and Prayer/Sanctuary/5:30 PM/Pastor John Moore

MONDAYChristmas Eve Candlelight Service/Sanctuary/7:00PM/Pastor Andrew DiNardo

THURSDAYYoung Adults’ Bible Study/Off Campus/8:00 PM/Joey Raspolich

LOOKING AHEADChristmas Eve Candlelight Service- Dec 24New Member’s Class- Jan 13Chilli Cook-Off/Communion Luncheon- Jannuary 13

*General Fund Snapshot: 6 Month Budget (July 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)

12/16/2018 Year To DateWhat we received from you:What we needed from you: Difference:

GENERAL FUND

Missions Snapshot: Fiscal Year (Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018) 12/16/2018 2018 TotalWhat we received from you:What we needed from you: *The FPC Budget will convert to a calendar year, therefore we are utilizing a six month budget.

faith Promise 20182018 Total Needed $ 66,000Received to date: $ 63,770 Balance Remaining: $ 2,230

$10,732 $10,576 $156

$289,293 $264,400 $24,893

$4,742 $ 1,269 $ 3,473

$63,770 $63,448 $322

goD commissions us with his blessing(Congregation Stand) Benediction

Postlude

Upcoming Sermon December 30th

Paul’s Theology of Newness 2 Corinthians5:17

Pastor Drew DiNardo