December 24, 2017

Prelude

Hymn #191 ~ O Little Town Of Bethlehem

Welcome & Greeting One Another

Lighting Advent Candle ~ Jeff, Joelle, Liliana, McKena, &Jaelyn Beck

Offering (New Hope food donations may be placed under the tree.)

Nativity Pageant

The Birth of Jesus ForetoldHymn #172 (vs. 1 & 6) ~ O Come, O Come, Immanuel

Luke 1: 26-35, 38, 46-49Hymn #178 (vs. 1) Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus

The Birth of JesusLuke 2:1-7Hymn # 194 (vs. 1-2) Away In A Manger

The Shepherds and AngelsLuke 2:8-12Special Music ~ Ellie Fasick, piano - Angels We Have

Heard On HighLuke 2: 13-14

Hymn # 199 (vs. 1 & 2) The First NoelLuke 2:15-20

Wise Men and StarMatthew 2:1-2Song ~ Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

The Word Became FleshJohn 1:1-5

Hymn #318 (Vs. 1, 2, & 4) Joy To The World

Meditation ~ “The Gift”Lynn Shertzer

Benediction

**** UPCOMING EVENTS ****

Jan. 2 Women’s Fellowship & Study ~ 9:30AM

Jan. 5 Jr. High Retreat at Camp Hebron

Jan. 10 WNO (Wednesday Night Out) Winter Sessionbegins

Jan. 12 Sr. High Retreat at Camp Hebron

Jan. 14 Host a Messiah College Student & New ComersLunch (Hosts Needed)

Jan. 16 Women’s Fellowship & Study ~ 9:30AM

Jan. 21 Chili Cook-off

Feb. 24 MYF Banquet & Auction

Mar. 3 Spring Fling for Adults with Special Needs

Mar. 18 Soup and Salad Bar Fundraiser Luncheon

April 6/7 PA Relief Sale

MINISTRY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ushers: Gene Musselman, Isaiah Zercher, and Ben Fasick

Prelude & Offertory Chris Zimmerman, Jon Mayes,& Matt Fasick

Worship Leader Ben Fredrick

Song Leader Rod Petersheim

Nursery Ministry

Worship Hour ~ Theda Klemm & Tara Mayes

~ Adult Sunday School Class Options ~

International Sunday School Class ~ The early church proclaimsfaith in Christ as Lord of all.

Leaders: Myrna Eshleman, Caleb Miller, & Lamarr WidmerRoom 114

The Thrill of Hope ~ Generation after generation anticipated thebirth of the Messiah without assurance they would live to witness it.Do you sometimes wonder about God’s silence, his concern for youor our world? Is it worth it to follow Christ? Join us for this videomini-series, including class discussion, during December to renewyour hope.

Leader: Danielle HawleyRoom 115

Young Adults & Couples Class ~ This interactive class will dis-cuss issues relevant to young adults, including work-life balance,managing priorities, exploring meanings of success, and a deepen-ing relationship with Christ. We are here to support one another.

Leaders: Jeremy Chubb & Ben FredrickConference Room

College & Career ~ An eight-session video presentation by au-thor/pastor Andy Stanley reveals Jesus’ invitation to first-centurypersons was all about a relationship with him. Andy will trace Jesus’teachings on what it means to follow him which can result in radical-ly changed faith.

Leaders: Roger & Holly Myers & Ulli KlemmRoom: 111

VIP Class (3rd Sunday of month) ~ For persons with special needsand their friends.

Leader: Ulli KlemmRoom 112

~ Children’s Sunday School Classes ~

Early Childhood (Ages 3-5)

Leaders: Lori Manivong with Chris HawleyRoom 106

Primary (Kindergarten-Grade 2)

Leaders: Amanda Musselman & Liz HessRoom 110

Middler (Grades 3-5)

Leaders: Allie & Uriah Parker with Dan & Amanda RiderRoom 109

Jr. MYF (Grades 6-8)

Leaders: Johnny Zook with Ed WhiteRoom105

MYF (Grades 9-12)

Leaders: Jeff & Trang RiouxAnnex building

PRAYER REQUESTS

Health and Personal Concerns

Thelma Haebonic, friend of congregation Bill Shindewolf Thelma Schafer, sister of Fran Leiter Josh Witmer and family, neighbors of Ken & Sharon Doll Ed Fleischer Kristy, sister-in-law of Ben Simcox Richard and Sharon Boyer Disaster Victims and volunteers Charlie Smith Polly Worley, sister of Jeff Walter Nancy and Kalvin Walter

Outreach & Missions

Jeremy Chubb, STEP Friends of Shirati InterVarsity, Dickinson New Hope Ministry Service Adventure

For Grieving Family and Friends of

Michael Buckingham, brother of Tara Mayes Stanley Tomlinson, father of Tara Hess

Welcome to Slate Hill Mennonite Church, where we strive tolive our faith in Jesus Christ. We are delighted tohave you worship with us and hope you will find our serviceinviting and uplifting. After worship, please stop by the WelcomeCenter (under the "Welcome" sign in the foyer) for a free gift.Also, join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall so we canbecome acquainted.Some helpful information:• So we may be aware of your visit, you're invited to complete aWelcome Card (available in the pews) and place it in the offeringplate when it is passed.• Information about Slate Hill Mennonite and Mennonites ingeneral is available at the Welcome Center.• Restrooms and a coat rack are located at the end of thehallway toward the left as you leave the sanctuary. A familyrestroom is located off the conference room. All restrooms areequipped with changing tables.• A nursery, staffed by volunteers during worship and Sundayschool, can be accessed through the fellowship hall annex, and isavailable any time for infants through children 2 years old. Amicrowave is available in the kitchen to heat formula.• A cry area, where parents with a fussy child can listen to theservice, is available in the conference room to your left as youleave the sanctuary.• Children 3 years of age thorough Grade 3 are dismissed priorto the sermon for Children's Church held downstairs eachSunday. Children will return to the sanctuary during the closinghymn.• Children of all ages are always welcome in the worship serviceand activity packets for their use are just outside the sanctuary.• Hearing magnifiers are available at the sound booth.

Offering ReportTotal tithes and offerings including online giving for Sun-day, December 17, was $17,608.00 of which $100 was formortgage reduction and $90 for Cumberland Vista. We stillneed $46,000 to finish 2017 in the black.

Attendance ……………………………………...…..…242

Christmas giving project. This Sunday and next,you may donate and place any of the following itemsunder the Christmas tree during the offertory:

Canned fruit and vegetables, sugar, boxedmacaroni and cheese meals, spaghetti sauce,ketchup, instant potatoes, or peanut butter.Non-food items include bathroom tissue, deo-dorant (men and women), diapers (sizes 2-4),shampoo and conditioner.

These items will be used to help restock New HopeMinistry shelves in January when it is often difficultto obtain donations.Thanks to you who gave gifts for the New HopeChristmas Blessings Express - you restored hope andgladness for some clients.

Today

NO Sunday School6:00PM ~ Candlelight Service

Christmas Dinner in Fellowship Hall(ham and potatoes provided, please bring a dish toshare.) Volunteers are needed to help serve, andclean up afterward; please sign up at the bulletinboard.

December 31

Worship Service ~ 9:30AM, NO Sunday School