9:30 Sunday School - Building God’s House: led by Glenn Zendt

10:30 Worship Service - Theme Song (Overhead)

We Gather

Opening Song
Announcements
Call to Worship and Candle Lighting
Opening Prayer

We Praise

Congregational Singing - 355 HWB, 96 StJ, Overhead
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 35:1-10 - Duncan Love
Response (Overhead)
Offering/Offertory

We Hear

Children’s Time - Duane Barron
New Testament Reading: Matthew 11:2-11 - Stuart Love
Sermon: “Joy and Pain”

We Respond

Confession (Overhead)
Congregational Prayer Time
Closing Song - 71 HWB
Benediction

Today's Leaders     Song Leader: Kurtis Saude    Worship Leader: Tate Love    Candle Lighting - Shannon Love    Accompaniment: Sandy Carter    Sermon: Kevin Gasser

Pastor Kevin Gasser

Announcements

There will not be Sunday School next Sunday. All are invited for a Social Time from 9:45-10:15. Refreshments will be provided.

 Please join us for the annual Staunton Mennonite Christmas Eve service. We will gather on December 24 at 6:30 pm for singing, scripture reading, and candle lighting.

 All are invited to Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand for Caroling in the Park 12/21 from 4-6 pm. This fun seasonal event helps support the Valley Mission. Brave the winter elements and listen to local choirs including the Harrisonburg Harmonizers, Valley Harmony Chorus, and Staunton Choral Society as they spread Christmas cheer. Bring the children out for FREE hot chocolate, cookies, and photo with Santa! There will be a cozy bonfire, and wagon rides. Please bring donated items for the Valley Mission. Check out the mission’s website for a list of needed items at valleymission.net 

Please pray for:

• Our friends and family members dealing with illness.
• Those who have lost loved ones and find the holidays difficult.