Bulletin December 10, 2023
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
December 10th, 2023
Minister: Rev. Chaplain Sharon Ball-Robertson
Music Leader: Mike Robertson
Head Usher and Greeter: Candi Kolteryahn
Welcome
Mission Moment
Lighting of the Advent Candle
Steve Amburn and Cheryl Matlock
Prelude/Time of Meditation
*Call to Worship (Responsively)
Long ago, a voice cried out in the wilderness
Prepare the way for the Lord; make straight the pathways.
Something new was about to happen.
God would visit His people in a new way!
Lord, open our hearts to receive this good news!
Prepare us to be people of great faith and compassion as we look forward to this wondrous event you have proclaimed to us. Amen.
*“Angels We Have Heard on High” Hymn 179
*”Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” Hymn 172
Musical Offering/Receiving the Offering
*”Doxology” Hymn 39
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him, above, ye heav’nly host
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Offertory Prayer
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” Chorus 248
Old Testament Reading Isaiah 11:1-10
Gospel Reading Matthew 3:1-12
Sermon “Repentance”
*”Ring the Bells” Hymn 378
Announcements
*Benediction
Sending Forth Chorus 248
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
O come, let us adore Him,
Christ the Lord.
*Please stand as you are able
Pastor’s phone: 918-704-4967
Church phone: 918-622-4334
Calendar Highlights
Today
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:45 a.m. Worship
10:00 a.m. Liberty Church
2:00 p.m. Zo Church
7:00 p.m. Hispanic Service with Pastor Palacios
Wednesday
6:00 p.m. Zoom Bible Study
Upcoming
We are observing the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering during the months of December and January. We have received $45.00 so far. Thank you for your giving.
The ladies Christmas Pot Luck Christmas Luncheon will be held at 11:30 am tomorrow. All women, guests and drivers are welcome to attend.
Our normal Christmas Eve service will be held during our regular church service on December 24th. Bring finger food for a time of fellowship.
Be on the lookout for an announcement about something new coming on Wednesday nights sometime in January! Details coming soon.
