The 1st Sunday in Advent, December 1, 2019

“Feast of Hope”

John 2:1-11 (NRSV) (The Message)

• 8:08 a.m. – Contemporary Worship and Communion
• 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast served
• 9:45 a.m. – Sunday School
• 11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship and Communion
  • Liturgist – Walter Gould
  • Children’s Church – Ellen Gould
  • Ushers – Carol and Dudley Barnes
  • Communion Servers – Carol and Dudley Barnes, and Cathy Yancey

Mission of the Month – December’s mission is the Christmas Joy Offering, which provides assistance to current and retired church workers of the Presbyterian Church USA, and to Presbyterian schools and colleges. The last day for sock donations for the ACIM needy is Dec. 8th. Put your socks in the containers in the Fellowship Hall and at each door. Angel Tree gifts are due by Dec. 15th. People who are picking up gifts for distribution are also requested to do so on Dec. 15th

Announcements:

•  3rd – 7:00 p.m. – Choir Practice
• 4th
  • – 10:30 a.m. – Family and Faith: Home by Marilynne Robinson at Uptown Cafe
  • – 12:00 p.m. – Midweek Prayer
  • – 6:30 p.m.– OPC Men’s Monthly Supper
• 5th – 5:30 p.m. – Family and Faith: Home by Marilynne Robinson at Tobacco Wood Brewing Co.
• 7th – 9:00 a.m. – Ladies meet to put up Christmas decorations
• 8th – 12:00 p.m. – Session

Our local book club has begun reading Marilynne Robinson’s Orange Prize winning novel Home. Come join old friends and make new ones all while indulging your reading pleasure. Please let Alan know if you are interested in attending.

Calling all kids to Advent! This year our children’s Advent program will come in 4 parts. Each Sunday (December 1,8,15,22) the kids will present the Children’s Sermon with readings and music. If you want to lead this part of worship at the 11:00 service, we will practice and rehearse during Sunday School (9:45-10:30). If you want to participate during the 8:08 service, please call Ellen 919-691-7582. Let’s get together to learn and celebrate the coming of our Lord.

The two roses in the sanctuary last Sunday were in celebration of the births of Myles and Zoa Messer, twin children of Rachelle and Logan Messer.

Prayers for: Becky Baird, Isabella Baird, Michael Boyd, Ann Currin, Linda Diamond, Mike Diamond, Randy Downey, Julie Gaydon, Diane Heath, Fred Heath, Hannah Hobgood, Sue Huggins, Will Newcomb, Faye Newell, John Newell, Sue Potter, Greg Price, Kellie Price, Arianna Roberts, Cole Roberts, and Glen Shelton

Happy Birthday to: Zachary Downey Camp — December 2nd, and Paul Hesse – December 6th

Prayer for the 1st Sunday of Advent:

Faithful God,

your promises stand unshaken through all generations.

Renew us in hope,

that we may be awake and alert

as we watch for the glorious return of Jesus Christ,

our judge and savior,

who lives and reigns with you

in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever, Amen.

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