Lines and

Spaces

A Word from the Stand . . .

Rehearsal Order:

Christmas Music

Program Order

*with Narration

Service Preview

Devotional

Lisa Grigg

Time of Prayer in

the pews.

Anthem List

December 19

Because of Love

December 26

NO ANTHEM

NO CHOIR IN

LOFT

January 2

NO ANTHEM

NO CHOIR IN

LOFT

FIRST BAPTIST

CHURCH

DECEMBER 15, 2010

A Weekly Newsletter for The Sanctuary Choir of First Baptist Church

Then there was one! This is it. We are four days away

from our Christmas presentation, “The

Wonder of Christmas.” If you have not

taken any “mini” posters to display

around the community, please do so to-

night.

After tonight, we have one more re-

hearsal—December 18th at 3:00p.m.

This rehearsal will be full run-through

with narration and soloists.

We will wear our choir robes for the

presentation. We will turn the stole to

the “solid gold” side. Remember to re-

move large or dangly earrings, high

necklaces, scarves, turtleneck sweaters,

noisy bracelets, etc. Such things might

stick out above your choir robe. Don’t

draw attention to yourself.

Also, please remember to refrain

from wearing any perfumes or colognes.

Some people are highly allergic and it

can become very difficult to sing.

Kudos! I want to commend you for your ef-

fort this past Sunday. “Goin’ to Bethle-

hem” went very well. I especially appre-

ciated your holding your music up and

letting the congregation see your faces.

Your efforts made a very repetitive song

come to life. Thanks for listening. You

did a great job with a great setting. Well

presented!

Time off! With 18 regular rehearsals, “A Night

of Praise” presentation, 2 Christmas

luncheon rehearsals, and 19 Sunday ser-

vices behind you, you deserve some time

off! Wednesday, December 22nd will

begin your Christmas vacation from re-

hearsals. We will not sing or sit in the

choir loft on December 26th & January

2nd. I will see you on January 5th for

our first regular rehearsal of 2011!

In the meantime, continue to work

hard as we

prepare for

the re-

mainder of

2010!

Soli Deo

Gloria!

Christmas Choir Info. 2

Prayer Requests 2

Weekly Devotion 3

Worship Preview 4

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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Birthdays &

Anniversaries

5—Ann Smith

11—Bryan Bolton

12—Linda Kittler

13—Tracey Trafford

14—O.G. Monk

18—Michell & Jeff Coats

23—Pat & David Bethea

23—Jim Moseley

25—Win & Tracey Trafford

28—Vernon Walker

30—Sam Eifling

STILL importance stuff (Revised):

Wednesday, December 15—The Narrator will join us

We will do a complete run-through with Win Trafford in the Sanctuary.

Saturday, December 18—Dress Rehearsal (3:00-4:30 p.m.) This is a very important rehearsal for the Christmas program. We will be putting the

final elements together. Please make sure you are in your place on time and ready to go.

Sunday, December 19—The Wonder of Christmas This is the big event. The one we have been working towards and preparing for. I will

want you to be here at 5:00 p.m. for a final “walk-through” of the program and a group pic-

ture. Program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 24—Christmas Eve Service: Love’s Pure Light This service is a drama in which candles will be used to represent the characters in the

Christmas story. It will include congregational carols and a soloist. My prayer is that it will be

a meaningful time for our congregation as we experience again the Light that has come into

the world. A Light that we cannot fully comprehend or extinguish.

Coming to the Children’s

Choir Ministry

January 16, 2011!

Volunteers will be needed for various activities.

See Bro. Bryan for more information.

December 22, 2010

6:00 p.m.

Special Music As planning for the new year begins, I

need your help! Soloists, duets, trios,

quartets, and ensembles are needed

for special music on Sunday mornings

and evenings. It can be either vocal or

instrumental. A regular rotation will be

established to keep me from beating

the bushes each week. Let me know if

you want to be apart of this ministry

through music.

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Weekly

Devotion

“Man does

not see what

the Lord sees,

for man sees

what is

visible, but

the Lord sees

the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7

Promises from God’s Word

God’s Promise from 2 Peter 2:9 (NCV) “The Lord knows how to save those who serve him when troubles come.”

What Does This Mean For Me? When troubles come in your life, you can trust God to help you. After all, God

knows everything, so he surely knows the best way to help you during a hard time!

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It’s a fruit. Read Galatians 5:22. It is part

of the “gift basket” that the Spirit gives to

believers.

It’s a promise. Read John 16:21-23. At

the famous after-dinner speech, Jesus

gives His disciples encouragement to

wait for it, to endure the heartache, and

then to know that it will last once it

comes.

It’s a feeling in the heart. Read Psalm

28:7-8 from the New International

Version of the Bible. The psalmist indi-

cates that it can even be felt in the heart.

It’s inexpressible. Read 1 Peter 1:8.

Simon Peter, believe it or not, seems

to be at a loss for words. He says that it is

just too hard to describe.

It is joy.

In the Christmas narrative, an angel

brings news of joy to a group of shep-

herds. Luke 2:10 says: “And the angel

said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I

bring you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people.”

What news has brought you joy? Did it

make your heart leap? Have you endured

sorrow but still knew that joy would one

day return?

Pray for the joy in your life to be restored

and renewed.

Song Lyrics:

Joy has dawned upon the world

Promised from creation

God's salvation now unfurled

Hope for every nation

Not with fanfares from above

Not with scenes of glory

But a humble gift of love

Jesus born of Mary

Sounds of wonder fill the sky

With the songs of angels

As the mighty Prince of Life

Shelters in a stable

Hands that set each star in place

Shaped the earth in darkness

Cling now to a mother's breast

Vulnerable and helpless

Shepherds bow before the Lamb

Gazing at the glory

Gifts of men from distant lands

Prophesy the story

Gold a King is born today

Incense God is with us

Myrrh His death will make a way

And by His blood He'll win us

Son of Adam Son of heaven

Given as a ransom

Reconciling God and man

Christ our mighty Champion

What a Saviour what a Friend

What a glorious mystery

Once a babe in Bethlehem

Now the Lord of history

Stuart Townend & Keith Getty

Copyright 2004 Thankyou Music—CCLI # 603774

Joy Has Dawned—A Devotion Created by Nan Allen

6501 S Hazel Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603

Phone: 870-534-4741 Fax: 870-534-4743

Email: bbolton@cablelynx.com

FIRST BAPTIST

CHURCH

DECEMBER 15, 2010

“Excellence in all things, and all things to the glory of God.”

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Choir Officers

Roger Minyard President

Barbara White Vice-President

Ann Smith Secretary

Marcie Stom Treasurer

Cuba Keaton Robe Coordinator

Billie Minton Social Coordinator

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Section Leaders

Lisa Grigg Soprano

Pat Bethea Alto

Horace Green Tenor

Sam Eifling Bass

Worship Preview December 19, 2010

Preparation for Worship ......................................................................... Instrumentalists

Organ Prelude to Worship ............................................................................ Janine Tiner

Welcome to Worship .............................................................................................. Pastor

The Church in Fellowship

Carol No. 87—Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (St. 2) ........................... ANTIOCH

Joy to the World

Carol No. 88—Hark! The Herald Angels Sing .................................. MENDELSSOHN

The Season of Advent—The Angel’s Candle .......................... James & Frances House

Scripture Reading ......................................................................... Revelation 7:9-12

Responsive Reading [printed in worship guide]

Invocation .................................................................................................... James House

The Lord Is Come

Carol No. 94—Angels from the Realms of Glory ............................ REGENT SQUARE

Carol No. 107—Oh, Come Little Children ...................................................... SCHULZ

Hymn—Joy Has Dawned upon the World ..... Words and Music by Townend and Getty Assisted by The Young Musicians Choir

Giving of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Prayer ........................................................................................ Layperson

Choral Offering—Because of Love ........................................................ Lanny Allen Sanctuary Choir

Let Earth Receive Her King

Message ..................... The Wonder of Christmas Sermon Series ........................ Pastor

“The Destiny—Eternal Life”

(John 3:16)

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

We Respond to God ................................................................................ All Worshipers

With Our Lives

Carol No. 121—Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne ............................MARGARET

With Our Time

Opportunities for Worship and Service ..................................................... Pastor

Congregational Benediction No. 87—

Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come (St. 4) ............................................ ANTIOCH

Organ Dismissal ........................................................................................... Janine Tiner