First Sunday of Advent *Responsive Reading: Psalm 29 ...

1 First Sunday of Advent *Responsive Reading: Psalm 29. november 29, 2015 Leader: "The voice of the Lord strikes with flashes of lightning. The voice of the Lord shakes the desert; the Lord shakes the Desert of Kadesh.". christmas peace People: "The voice of the Lord twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in his temple all cry, Glory! . Call to Worship Angels We Have Heard On High Leader: The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King Edward Shippen Barnes | James Chadwick forever.". Verse 1: Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing o'er the plains People: "The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with And the mountains in reply, Echoing their joyous strains peace .". Chorus: Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo Verse 2: Shepherds why this jubilee, Why your joyous strains prolong *Hymn of Praise No. 133 "Hark! the Herald Angels Sing". What the gladsome tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song.

2 Chorus *Invocation and Lord's Prayer (debts/debtors). Verse 3: Come to Bethlehem and see, Christ whose birth the angels sing Come adore on bended knee, Christ the Lord the newborn King. Chorus *Greet One Another/Children Please Come Forward Verse 4: See Him in a manger laid, Whom the choirs of angels praise Children's Moment Courtney Johnson Mary Joseph lend your aid, While our hearts in love we raise. Chorus Public Domain Ministry Moment christmas Projects: Westbrook and McKinley Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy) . Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | George Frideric Handel | Isaac Watts | Matt Gilder Offertory Operation christmas Child Video Verse 1: Joy to the world the Lord is come, Let earth receive her King Doxology*. Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room And heav'n and nature sing, And heav'n and nature sing *Prayer of Dedication And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing Praises and Testimonies to God's Faithfulness Verse 2: Joy to the earth the Savior reigns, Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, Rocks hills and plains Call to Prayer ~ Hymn No.

3 141 O Little Town of Bethlehem v. 4. Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy Morning Prayer Repeat repeat the sounding joy Chorus: Joy unspeakable joy, An overflowing well Anthem Come, Emmanuel, Come Chancel Choir No tongue can tell, Joy unspeakable joy Sermon Scripture (page 1676 & 1752~pew Bible) John 14:27 and Romans 5:1. It rises in my soul, Never lets me go Sermon A Different Kind of peace Pastor Jonathan Delgado Verse 3: He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love *Hymn of Commitment No. 128 It Came upon the Midnight Clear . And wonders of His love, And wonders wonders of His love. Chorus *Benediction Hymn No. 602 God Be With You . Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing Used by permission CCLI #796382. God be with you til we meet again; by His counsels guide, uphold you, Announcements & Ministry Opportunities With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you til we meet again.

4 Musical Reflection Candy Lindstrom *Postlude As you leave, greet one person you do not know. Choral Introit Come, Emmanuel, Come Chancel Choir *All able, please stand Lighting of the Advent Candle See Insert CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THIS WEEK. Today 8:30 & 10:45 Morning Worship 9:30 Sunday School for all ages 6:30 Evening Worship Monday- november 30. 1:15 Women's Bible Study to Cedar Grove Tuesday- December 1. 9:00 Mothers of Preschoolers 10:00 Bible Study in the Parlor 6:30 Board of Ministry Wednesday-December 2. 10:30 Staff Meeting 1:00 Alzheimer's Support Group in the Parlor 4:30 Praise Team 5:00 Dinner 6:00 Bible Study/GriefShare, AWANA, Youth, DivorceCare 7:10 Chancel Choir Thursday-December 3. 6:00 Breaking Free 6:30 Girls LifeGroup at the Delgado's Friday-December 4. 7:30 Men's Breakfast at Bob Evans Saturday-December 5. 9:00 Diaconate Meeting in the Crusaders Room till 11 10:00 Scrapbooking in the Conference Room till 9 10:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary Next Sunday : Second Sunday of Advent : Jesus Our Hope tService radios to assist the hearing impaired are available for your use in the Sanctuary.

5 If you are interested, an usher would be happy to assist you. You may also purchase your Emmanuel Baptist Church own personal unit from the church office for a donation. We're on the radio Sunday morning on FM AT 9:30. Listen & tell a friend. The program includes a broadcast of the previous week's sermon and special music. Follow us on Facebook! Look up Emmanuel Baptist Church Parkersburg for regular 1710 23rd Street updates from the church and check out our family ministry group page at Parkersburg, WV 26101. Title: A Different Kind of peace november 29, 2015 Evening service tonight at 6:30 Scripture: John 14:27 and Romans 5:1 Music: Cody Ratliff and the Praise Team ~ Message: Jennifer Drennon Huber Speakers: Jonathan Delgado Childcare and Children's programming available through 5th Grade. peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27 TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY 10 IN THE PARLOR.

6 Pastor Busiek ~ James 1:19-21. Quick to Listen, Slow to Speak, Slow to Become Angry WEDNESDAY~6 BIBLE STUDY IN THE CHAPEL. Pastor Busiek ~ Luke 1:5-25: Learning to Wait on God with Zechariah and Elizabeth Chancel Flowers The flowers on the chancel this morning are in loving memory of Bob Southall and their son Douglas given by Mary Southall. NOTES FOR THOSE WITH CHILDREN: NURSERY/TODDLERS: Birth age 2: childcare available for Sunday School and Worship. DURING 10:45 WORSHIP (following the Children's Moment) children are invited to attend: PRECIOUS ONES (2. & 3 years old); PRE-K/K (4 & 5 years old); or JR. CHURCH (1-5th grades). After worship, preschool children wait for an adult in their classrooms, elementary students wait in the new Narthex. CHURCH STAFF. Senior Pastor .. Dr. Kurt W. Busiek Family Life Pastor..Mr. Jonathan Delgado Director of Music Ministry .. Mrs. Pam McClain Organist .. Mrs. Candy Lindstrom Pianists .. Mrs. Pat Barnes, Mrs.

7 Karen Cox Music Ministry Intern .. Mr. Cody Ratliff Secretary .. Mrs. Lynn Nicholson Secretary..Ms. Rebecca Busiek Spiritual Challenge Church Cook .. Mrs. Jewel Lusk To encourage your personal study and growth, here is the Treasurer .. Mr. Gary Beall listing of the Lectionary Scripture Readings. Visual Worship Coordinator .. Mrs. Bekah Brooks First Sunday in Advent : Custodian .. Mr. Gary Barr Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36 EBC e-mails ~ Website ~ , Fax ~ 304-485-5194, Phone number ~ 304-485-5171. Edgar Little (Viola Moellendick's brother) fell at home; he had hip replacement EMMANUEL PRAYER PAGE surgery this week at Selby. (11/29). A long term prayer list is in the narthex with prayer concerns over the last year. Gary and Neisha Lockney are providing care for two infants taken from a troubled Ministry of the Week: Lynn Nicholson, Church Clerk family situation, on-going child care help/ support.

8 (9/20). College Student of the Week: Lauren Casto, Box #559 ~ WV Wesleyan College, 59. Edythe McDonald (Suzanne Halterman's mother) at Health South for rehab and pain. College Avenue, Buckhannon, WV 26201. Blaine Minney (Diane Huffman's brother) post-cancer treatment discomfort; on-going Homebound: Dolores West, The Willows Rm 226, 723 Summers St., Parkersburg, pain issues. (11/15). WV 26101. Norma Myers' back surgery has been delayed to December. (11/15). We Praise/Thank God for: all the volunteers that helped decorate the church Peggy Oyler (Pam Beha's mom) is now at the Worthington Nursing Home. She will for christmas ; Thanksgiving dinners and gatherings with family and friends this see her kidney and blood doctors soon. (11/15). past week; Our church Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday night was very good (as Cyndi Porter will have neck surgery on December 11. (11/29). always) and well-attended; Jonathan and Maria Delgado who had the student residents Charlotte Potter (friend of E & D Johnson) battling cancer and thyroid issues.

9 (11/8). of the Gustke Shelter over for Thanksgiving dinner; Vicki Jacobs who passed her Joyce Rountree is now under Hospice care in FL where she lives near her daughter driver's test this week; Lori Frees and her message last week sharing about her Robin. Cards may be sent to Joyce at Apt 118 Oakmonte Village, 1001 Royal Gardens ministry in Cambodia; the blessing the Marietta College Women's' Choir brought to Circle, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 (11/8). our service last Sunday . Beth Simpers has been struggling with some health issues; on-going tests. (11/22). Our EBC Family Concerns: (RAH-RECOVERING AT HOME) Pat Smith, is recovering at home. Pray for strength and healing. (11/15). Kathi Alfred got the stitches out of her eye this past week (10/25) Madison Steele (10 month old baby) is off the vent and on a CPAP; still looking some Dave Archer (Brian Simper's employer) is waiting for a lung transplant. (11/22) challenging heart issues (11/15).

10 Jean Beatty RAH from gall bladder surgery. (11/8) Meredith Tweel (Judy Prater's sister in law) is dealing with a series of serious health Beverly Boggs (Dorothy Satterfield's sister) RAH with severe back pain. (11/1) problems her husband needs strength and wisdom as he provides care. (11/15). Bekah Brooks is asking us to pray for her sister, Rachel, during a difficult time. (11/15) Alex Webb (friend of Merideth McClain) is at OSU recovering from burns and broken Christians, like Asia Bibi and Saeed Abedini, being persecuted and killed all over the if no infections develop may move to Health South this week. (11/15). world. (6/29) Greg West (Susan's husband) continues to recover from his throat cancer treatments. Church families who have children who are seeking employment, struggling with Mel Williams has a follow up doctor appointment in December. emotional problems and addictions. Ashley Wiltsey (friend of Dee Lallemont) chemo treatments have begun and will Frank Davis, now RAH; was able to consult with Morgantown doctor this past week.