Congaree Baptist Church
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Morning Worship – 10:30 am
Prelude Accompanists
Welcome & Morning Prayer Pastor Steven A. McLain
Hymn 87 "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day”
Offertory Hymn 86 "O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Doxology 253 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”
Offertory Prayer Ushers
Offertory “O Holy Night” Accompanists
Christmas Cantata Choir & Drama Team
“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”
“It’s Wonderful”
“Christmas Favorites Medley”
“The Little Drummer Boy”
“Faith Will Take You Farther” -Ray Carver II
“Manger Medley”
“Come to Deliver Me”
“Let There Be Peace on Earth”
“It’s Christmas Finale”
Drama & Stage
Vendor Corey Langley
Stage Manager Pam Poole
Mary/Doctor Christie Sharpe
The Dad Ryan Havens
Mother/Grandmother Misty Sturkie
Mother’s Son Griffin Sturkie
Young Reporter Cody Kopacz
Son Carter Havens
Baby Jesus Luke Spires
Mary Danielle Stephenson
Joseph Jason Stephenson
Sound Eddie Stephenson
Opportunity to Respond Pastor Steven A. McLain
Hymn of Invitation 294 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”
Benediction “The Christmas Benediction” Sweet Assurance
Postlude Accompanists
Accompanists: Joyce Baldwin, Barbara Williams
Join us tonight
at 6:00 pm for our
Church-Wide Christmas Dinner
Meat and bread will be provided.
Please bring covered dishes and desserts.
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Deacon of the Month
The deacon of the month is Jimmy Watford. The assistant is Keith Sturkie. Our deacons are ready to serve you.
Intercessory Prayer
Pastor McLain will be having Intercessory Prayer in the Sanctuary this morning at 9:00 am to pray for the lost. Everyone is invited to come and pray.
To Our Guests
Please complete a “welcome” card and place it in the offering plate later in the service. “Welcome” cards are located on the back of each pew. Thank you for being our guest today. We invite you to worship with us again.
Children’s Church
Children’s Church will not be held today so that the children and workers may enjoy the Christmas Cantata that our Adult Choir will present today.
Nursery
A nursery is provided for the Morning & Evening Worship Services. Children up to age 3 are invited. If you have a child with special needs, please contact our Nursery Coordinator, Marie Hook. The nursery is located in the Children’s Building.
Pictorial Directory Updates
If you had your picture taken for the 2009 update page for the Pictorial Directory, please see Annette Havens or Ashleigh Carpenter today to select the image you want for the directory. If we do not get your selection, we will select the best photo for you.
Christmas Post Office
The Christmas Post Office is now set up! This is sponsored by the Women on Mission and all proceeds will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. The cost is 25 cents per card that you send. So, fill out those Christmas cards and support the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.
Women’s Ministry Launch
Congaree Women's Ministry Launch will be held at the home of Steve and Rhonda Leaphart, 237 Dogwood Circle, West Columbia, on Saturday, January 9, at 10:30 am. Come and find out what Women's Ministry is all about. Brunch will be served and door prizes given away! Help us name the Women's Ministry and win a special prize!
Women’s Weekend Get-Away
All women are invited to the Women’s Weekend Get-Away in Pigeon Forge, TN, March 26 – 28. The speakers will be Liz Curtis Higgs and Angela Thomas. The worship leader will be Lyn Westafer. The concert artist will be Selah. If interested, contact Linda Lucas by January 10.
A Special Thank You
Thank you to the Choir, Sound Committee and Drama Team for the time and hours given to the music program. It is an honor to serve with you at Congaree Baptist Church.
In Christian Love,
Ronda
Sister to Sister Christmas Fellowship
On Monday, December 21, we will have our Sister to Sister Christmas Fellowship at the home of Niki Crolley, 175 Ramblin Road, West Columbia, at 6:00 pm. All “sisters” who participated in this program are invited to attend. Home-made soup will be served.
Youth Progressive Christmas Dinner
Our Youth will have a Progressive Christmas Dinner/Party on Tuesday, December 22. Please meet at the church at 6:00 pm. If you wish to exchange gifts, please bring a $5 to $10 gift.
Christmas Office Hours
The Church Office hours this week will be Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 am until 3:00 pm due to the Christmas Holidays. Please note that the bulletin deadline this week is Wednesday at 10:00 am.
Wednesday Activities Cancelled
There will be no Wednesday evening activities on December 23 and December 30 due to the Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. Regular Wednesday activities will begin again on January 6.
Youth Fundraiser
Our Youth will be selling calendars as a fundraiser in December. Contact Misty Sturkie for more information.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Please join us on Thursday, December 24, at 6:00 pm for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in the Sanctuary.
Youth New Year’s Eve Lock-In
The youth will have the New Year’s Eve Lock-In again this year. Mark your calendar and plan on spending the night with us!
Youth Ski-Trip
The youth are planning a Ski Trip for the 3rd weekend in February. Mark your calendar and look for more details to follow. Contact Jason or Misty Sturkie if interested.
Special Opportunities for the Week
Sunday, December 20
Intercessory Prayer, 9:00 am
Christmas Cantata, 10:30 am
No Children’s Worship
Church-Wide Christmas Dinner, 6:00 pm
No Children’s Bible Drill
Monday, December 21
Sister to Sister Christmas Fellowship, 6:00 pm
@ the home of Niki Crolley
Tuesday, December 22
Youth Christmas Party/Progressive Dinner, 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 23
Deadline for Bulletin
No Regular Activities
Thursday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:00 pm
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
Sunday, December 27
Intercessory Prayer, 9:00 am
No Children’s Bible Drill
Regular Sunday Morning & Evening Schedule
Library Hours 9:00 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Worship 10:30 am
Children’s Worship 10:30 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Youth Bible Study 6:00 pm
Children’s Bible Drill 6:00 pm
Statistics for Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sunday School Attendance 139
Morning Worship Attendance 153
Weekly Budget Requirement $5,852.00
Undesignated Funds Received $4,900.28
Designated Funds Received $2,934.50
Total Received $7,834.78
