The Service of Worship 11:00 AM Watchword for the Week “God has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly.” (Luke 1:52) Prelude: “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” (Whitworth) Candle Lighter: Devon Eaves

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (Small Print– Pg. 588) (Large Print– Pg. 1179)

Anthem: “Mary, Did You Know?” (arr. by Cota)

Special Music: “Deo Gracias” (Sleeth) “Ding, Dong, Merrily on High” (Herrington/Glick) “Joy to the World” (Handel/Patterson) Offertory: “Away in a Manger” (Beck) Anthem: “Morning Star” – Soloist: Kyra Smith Anthem: “Thou Child Divine” (Schultz) Postlude: “Magnificat” (Dandrieu)

WE WELCOME YOU TODAY. If you are visiting with us, please complete a visitor’s card and place it in the offering plate so we can remember your visit.

(Note: The coffee served during the Lovefeast is decaffeinated.)

(Please leave the Christmas Lovefeast ode in your pew.)

Scripture

Luke 2:1-20 (King James Version) 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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The Advent flowers placed in the sanctuary

are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of:

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Brown Mr. & Mrs. Claude Hoffman

Kenneth (Red) Brown

by the Ken Brown Family.

Our Church Schedule

WEEKLY SCHEDULE Sunday 9:45 a.m.

10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.

Opening Exercise Sunday School Worship – Christmas Lovefeast & Candle Service Christmas Carolers - Lunch in Church Office followed by Christmas Caroling & delivering of card boxes Oxford House Meeting (Fellowship Building)

Wednesday 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.

Men’s Breakfast (Stratford Station Grill) Choir Rehearsal

Thursday ALL DAY ALL DAY 4:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FELLOWSHIP BUILDING RESERVED Christmas Lovefeast & Candle Service Christmas Lovefeast & Candle Service

Friday ALL DAY CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

COMING EVENTS December 31 11:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Watch Night Service (Fairview Moravian) January 3 11:00 a.m. Communion & Install New Board Members January 9 9:00 a.m. Leadership Board Retreat (Church Office) January 12 11:00 a.m. Marvelous Moravians Planning Meeting & Luncheon

(Fellowship Building) January 16 9:30 a.m. Women’s Fellowship Executive Board Meeting (Fellowship

Building)

BIRTHDAYS December 23 December 24 December 25 December 26

Maryanne Keller Carol Wade

DeEtte Jarrard Lisa Sheppard Howard Chambers

SERVE USHERS GREETER NURSERY CHILDREN’S CHURCH

Mark Crater Skip Johnson John Manos Jim Markus Lee Wilmoth

Bobbie Russell Kay Butner Elizabeth Peddycord

NONE

GIVE (Last Week’s Offering) GROW (Attendance) Tithes & Offerings Daily Text Sales Memorials Capital Improvements Fund Card/Photo Sales Luminaries Michael Tesh Fund Special Musicians Fund Sunday School

$3,841.00 22.50 135.55 12,385.00 60.00 421.00 300.00 200.00 7.00

Worship

132

TOTAL $17,372.05

CMC Bulletin Board

CHRISTMAS CARD BOXES FOR SPECIAL FRIENDS - The boxes will be delivered TODAY during Christmas caroling by the youth and adults. NEW YEAR’S WATCH NIGHT SERVICE – will be held on December 31 at 11 PM at Fairview Moravian Church with the Rev. Russ May leading the service. Fairview is in need of lining up ushers and dieners for this service so if you would like to participate, please contact Marshall Mathers @ 336-722-9597 and he will have their head usher or head diener get in touch with you. His email address is mmathers@bellsouth.net. NOTE FROM THE TREASURER: As we all scramble to make year-end contributions to the Church or other charities, please remember that in order for a charitable contribution to be deducted in 2015, it must be “delivered” in 2015. This means that year-end checks must be dated in 2015 and either physically delivered to the Church by year end or mailed and postmarked by December 31, 2015. Checks that are dated in 2015 but not mailed or delivered to the Church until 2016 should be treated as 2016 contributions. COPING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS – We have one Grief class remaining: January 3, 2016 (12:15-1:45 PM) in the Church Office. A sign up sheet is posted on the CHURCH FAMILY LIFE Bulletin Board. UNITY PRAYER WATCH - The Moravian Church has experienced spiritual renewal and strength through a covenant of prayer. In 1727, the church in Herrnhut, Germany covenanted for an “hourly intercession” which continued for 100 years with great blessing to the entire Moravian Church. As we prepare for observing the prayer watch across our province, the Provincial Elders’ Conference asks that you plan with your congregation’s Board for your congregation’s local observance. Christ Moravian Church has been assigned the date of January 5, 2016 from Midnight to 8 AM as our local observance. NOTE FROM CHURCH OFFICE – A Weekly Update will not be sent out this coming week. The Church Office will be closed on December 24th and 25th. The Church Office will resume business hours on Monday, December 27th at 9 AM. LEADERSHIP BOARD RETREAT – The LB will have a planning meeting on Saturday, January 9, 2016, beginning at 9 AM with breakfast in the Church Office. MARVELOUS MORAVIANS – The Marvelous Moravians will have a planning meeting on Tuesday, January 12, beginning at 11 AM in the Fellowship Building. Lunch will be provided. WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING – The WF Executive Board will meet on Saturday, January 16, 2016 from 9:30 AM – 12 PM in the Fellowship Building. WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP GENERAL MEETING – The WF General Meeting will be held Sunday, January 17, 2016 after worship in the Fellowship Building. Lunch will be provided.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 – For those who wish to go caroling, we will have lunch after worship in the Church Office and then go caroling. Christmas Card boxes will also be delivered during caroling. CHRISTMAS EVE LOVEFEASTS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24 AT 4:00 PM AND 7:30 PM – The luminaries will line the walk and driveway for the 7:30 PM lovefeast on Christmas Eve.

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Welcome to Christ Moravian Church! Located in the historic West Salem neighborhood of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, we are happy you have decided to join us for worship on Sunday morning. You may learn about our congregation through contacting our church office (722-2007) or exploring our website at www.christmoravianchurch.org. Our mission statement is the following:

“Christ Church seeks to be a caring congregation, worshipping God and encouraging one another, as we serve outside the walls of our congregation in the name and spirit of Jesus Christ.”

We hope you will make plans to visit us again soon where visitors are always welcomed! Together we can strive to follow our motto: “Loving to Serve-Serving to Love!”

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INSTALLATION OF LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBERS

Our new Leadership Board members will be installed on Sunday, January 3, 2016 during the worship service. Our new LB members are:

Beverly Brown Kay Butner N.T. Russell

Matt Pace (Petersbrook RCC Rep) Linda Hastings (Church Council Secretary)

Fourth Sunday of Advent December 20, 2015

CHRIST Moravian Church

919 W. Academy Street Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

336-722-2007 christmoravianchurch.org

The Rev. Dr. David A. Marcus, Jr., Pastor Ms. Jeanie Rothrock, Choir Director & Handbells

Mr. Stephen Holland, Organist Ms. Carol Johnson, Band Director

Mr. Wayne Walker, Facilities Manager Mrs. Avis Gray, Administrative Assistant

Mr. Archie Walker, Groundskeeper

9:45 a.m. - Opening Exercise 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School

11:00 a.m. - Worship

Nursery Care Provided

ADVENT ACTIVITIES