3400 North Atlantic Avenue Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Phone: 321-783-6085

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Sunday School for All Ages at 10:15 AM

One Room School House (K-4th graders) Pfeiffer Room Can We Talk? (5th-8th graders) Fellowship Hall Stage

Kerygma Discovering the Bible—Galilee (Knox Hall) Thoughtful Christian—Fellowship Hall

Tuning into God’s Message—Knox Parlor THIS WEEK AT RIVERSIDE: Sun: 9:00 a.m. Worship with the Band - Sanctuary 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 11:00 a.m. Worship with the Choir - Sanctuary 12:15 p.m. Worship Commission - Knox 3:30 p.m. “Old Fashioned Christmas” Concert Mon: NA Meeting - Phieffer Tues: 6:30 p.m. Fellowship Commission 12:00 p.m. Picture Directory Photos (until 7 p.m.) Wed: 7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study - Knox Parlor 10:00 a.m. Prayer Circle - Knox Parlor 12:00 p.m. Picture Directory Photos (until 7 p.m.) 12:30 p.m. Stitchin Sisters - Calvin 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - Knox Parlor Thurs: 10:00 a.m. Education Commission 12:00 p.m. Picture Directory Photos (until 7 p.m.) 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice - Choir Room

December 4, 2016

Good morning!

As we gather together to celebrate the second

Sunday of Advent, we pray that the Holy Spirit will

shine His light in our hearts and bring focus to all our

Christmas celebrations. Please join us as we celebrate

together during the month.

For more information about our ongoing events this

month, please note all the announcements listed in

the bulletin.

May God lift our hearts with joy!

Advent at Riverside Old Fashioned Christmas Concert Dr. Vernon Boushell Concert Series Sunday, December 4 at 3:30 PM

Free Tickets Required, SOLD OUT

Blue Christmas Service

Sunday, December 11 at 3:30 PM

Children’s Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 18 at 3:30 PM

(Followed by a light meal)

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 PM

Christmas Morning Worship Service

Sunday, December 25 at 10:00 AM

Pastor Mike Hafele’s first Sunday in the pulpit is December 18.

Invite a friend or neighbor to come as we welcome Riverside’s new pastor and his family: Claudia, Nikolas and Carina

Worship at 9 and 11.

Reverend Hafele will be examined at the Presbytery Meeting scheduled for December 6th at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Melbourne (810 W Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901). We need as many of you to come as possible! Plan to arrive before 11:15 a.m. If you need a ride, please speak with Mark Gordon or call the church office at (321) 783-6085.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bulletin Announcements: If you would like an announcement in the bulletin, please get it to Heather no later than Wednesday morning of the week you want it printed. Bulletins are finalized on Wednesdays and printed Thursday mornings. Thanks!

“An Old Fashioned Christmas” concert is SOLD OUT! This concert features the Indialantic Chamber Singers and the Brevard Youth Chorus - today at 3:30 p.m.

Cape View Elementary Angel Tree. Pick up a clothing or backpack request from the tree in Fellowship Hall, buy the item and return it unwrapped to the church office. Be an angel to a child at Christmas.

Photo Directory Sign up for our 60th Anniversary Directory. Photos taken in Fellowship Hall 12 to 7 pm on Dec 6,7, & 8. No obligation to purchase, but we would like to have everyone participate. Contact Marilyn Grigsby, 783-8303 to schedule your appointment.

Parents Night Out Let the kids enjoy pizza, crafts, games and more while you enjoy a night out. Friday, Dec. 9, 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

Children’s Pageant Dec. 18 at 3:30 pm. Join us for “The King’s Birthday,” a children’s musical with audience sing-a-long. If your child or a child you know would like to participate in this play, please email Camp@RiversidePres.org. Hot dog dinner to follow.

Choir News. The holidays are a great time to join the choir. Make new friends and bring joy to the congregation. New singers are welcome--especially winter residents! Call Cheryl Kaye at 989-657-3616.

Pastoral care concerns this week: call the church office or Deacon Wendy Gordon or Elders Judy George or George Spaeth.

The Family Promise families will be here from December 25 through 31. Please keep them in your prayers.

Bible Study at the Browns will suspend meetings for the holiday season. They will resume on Friday, January 6.

New Pastor Relocation. If you would like to donate to assist in relocation fees for our new Pastor, please indicate this on your donation envelope. Thank you!

The sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God by Linda Autry in memory of loved ones.

ORDER OF WORSHIP

9:00 a.m.

GATHERING

Here I am to Worship - Instrumental

WELCOME

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

PRAISE

*Let’s Make a Baby King Lord I Lift Your Name on High (Confession)

Mary’s Prayer (Offering)

ALL GOD’S CHILDREN

THE WORD

Isaiah 11:1-9 “Up from the Stump”

RESPONDING TO THE WORD The Lord’s Prayer

TAKING OUR FAITH INTO THE WORLD This Little Light of Mine

*Please rise in body or in spirit

ORDER OF WORSHIP 11:00 a.m.

CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME CHORAL INTROIT “Advent Wreath” Arr. Cheryl Kaye *CALL TO WORSHIP and LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLE Reader 1: We light this candle as a symbol of the peace God brings into our hearts. Reader 2: Christ comes to bring justice, wholeness, and harmony to every relationship throughout all creation. Reader 1: Jesus Christ is our peace. All: Come, Lord Jesus, come! *HYMN “Angels From the Realms of Glory” No. 143, (vs. 1, 2 &4) *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Living God we confess we are a people of fear. We let anxiety rule our days and distractions keep us up at night. Forgive us. Calm our hearts, settle our spirits, and help us to find our comfort and peace in you. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Silent prayers of confession) *ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. All: Thanks be to God. Amen! *PASSING THE PEACE *RESPONSE Gloria Patri OFFERING “Every Valley” John Ness Beck Chancel Choir

*RESPONSE Doxology *PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE WORD FIRST READING Ps. 72:1-7, 18-19 page 533 SECOND READING Isiah 11:1-9 page 641 SERMON “Up from the Stump” Rev. Walk Jones *HYMN “Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts" No. 494 SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. (Apostles’ Creed) *HYMN “Prepare the Way, O Zion” No. 106 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE “Once in Royal David’s City” setting by John Behnke *Please rise in body or in spirit