Merry Christmas

802 South Caswell Street La Grange, North Carolina 28551 www.lagrangefwb.org

Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor

Welcome to Worship and Celebration!

Welcome to La Grange First Church on this Fourth Sunday of Advent. In this holy season, we remember that God keeps His promises. Let us rejoice in the covenant of God’s love.

CastDirector...............................................................................Marian KennedyAssistant Director.....................................................................Conner CraftSound & Lights......................................................................Josh HobgoodHelpers...........................Brianna Creech, Jamie Ham, & Grayson SullivanChildren.................................Fawn Creech, Heather Creech, Travis Eason,

Maura Ham, Mallory Ham, Emma Moss, Logan Sullivan, Charlie Taylor, Luke Westbrook, Mark Westbrook, John Titus Westbrook, & Abigail Westbrook

First Church Concert BandPercussion................................................................................Logan BiglerTrumpet..................................................................................Matthew HamTrombone...............................................................................Josh HobgoodPiano.....................................................................................Mitzi HobgoodAlto Saxophone..................................................................Dallas Mayberry

Alto Saxophone...................................................................Madison Parrish

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December 18, 2016 Eleven O’clock_________________________________________________________________________________

Worship & CelebrationPREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Prelude MusicianWelcome and Announcements PastorQuiet Reflection with God PeopleLighting of the Candles Acolyte

CALL TO WORSHIP“Jesus, Name Above All Names” (sing twice).....................Number 112

Jesus, name above all names, beautiful Savior, glorious Lord. Emmanuel, God is with us, blessed Redeemer, living Word.

(First Church # 2057646, CCLI # 21291 )

INVOCATION Youth Pastor

LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLELove Tony and Madison Parrish

CHRISTMAS CAROL“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing”.......................................Number 133

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!” Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!” Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”Christ, by highest heav’n adored; Christ, the ever – lasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb:

Veiled in flesh the God-head see; Hail th’incarnate Deity, Please as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”

Hail the heav’n-born Prince of Peace! Hail the sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Ris’n with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” (First Church # 2057646, CCLI Public Domain)

(Fellowship time with the Family of God)

TIME OF PRAYERSharing our Prayer Concerns LaityMorning Prayer

SCRPTURE LESSON Caitlyn GradyMatthew 1:18-25

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

OFFERTORYOffertory Prayer LaityGiving His Tithes and Our Offerings PeopleOffertory Special: “Away in a Manger” First Church Concert Band

MESSAGE FROM GOD’S WORD Christmas Play"Jesus Means CHRISTMAS to Me”

INVITATIONAL CHRISTMAS CAROL“Silent Night! Holy Night!”..............................................Number 147

Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is brightRound yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar; Heavenly hosts sing alleluia. Christ the Saviour is born! Christ the Saviour is born!Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure lightRadiant beams from the holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

(First Church # 2057646, CCLI # 2684749Public Domain)

ALTAR PRAYER AND BENEDICTION Pastor

POSTLUDE MusicianCelebrate Jesus!

In the Word for December 2016The Gospel of Luke

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WE WISH YOU A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

12- 3 Irene Wilson 12- 4 Jacob Maready12- 8 Chris Roddy 12- 9 Mark Westbrook12-13 Angie Herring 12-13 Carrie Letchworth12-16 Bryce Harrison 12-18 Mitzi Hobgood12-19 Dean Johnson 12-19 Brody Soles12-20 Christine Parrish 12-20 Kim Johnson12-21 William Sutton 12-24 Tracey Roddy12-26 David Letchworth 12-27 Shannan Harrison12-27 Vickie Singleton 12-29 Aiden Wade12-31 Brandon Harrison________________________________________________________________

Deacon of the Month: Jimmy D. HerringUshers for Worship

Head Usher – Royce Holmes18- Joseph Harrison, Ted Harrison, Travis Harrison, & Jerry Mills25- Brent Herring, Greg Herring, Jimmy D. Herring, & Royce Holmes

Greeters for WorshipNorth Vestibule South Vestibule Gathering Hall

18- Ushers Fran Gibbons Wilbur & Linda Taylor25- Ushers Irene Wilson Sherwood & Sue Shivar

Candlelighters18- Christmas Play 25- Dallas Mayberry

Infant Nursery (Birth – age 1) / Toddlers Nursery (Ages 1-2)18- Mary Gresham & Ruth Scott 25- Lucretia Creech & Laura Eason________________________________________________________________

Attendance for December 11, 2016Sunday School.....................................................................................................83Worship & Celebration......................................................................................183

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The Mission of the people of God called

La Grange First Free Will Baptist Church is to glorify God,

therefore, we strive to know Christ, build His Church and

make Him known to all people as we continue to seek His will.

Opportunities for Service and GrowthSun. Dec. 18 Fourth Sunday in Advent

8:00am Kids practice and Breakfast 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration Christmas Play

“Jesus Means Christmas To Me” 6:00pm NO Evening Services

Wed. Dec. 21 6:00pm Christmas Caroling Sun. Dec. 25 10:00am Christmas Day Worship & CelebrationWed. Dec. 28 NO Bible Study Sat. Dec. 31 6:30pm NO CRIB (Grades 6 and up)

Sun. Jan. 1 First Sunday After Christmas 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration 4:50pm Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Sunday Night Live (All Ages)

Mon. Jan. 2 6:30pm Wilson/Creech Circle 7:15pm Sunday Night Live Band Practice

Wed. Jan. 4 7:00pm Bible Study - RevelationSat. Jan. 7 5:15pm CRIB Band Practice

6:30pm The CRIB (Grades 6 and up)

Sun. Jan. 8 First Sunday after the Epiphany 9:15am Partners in Prayer 9:45am Sunday School11:00am Worship & Celebration - Baptism 4:50pm Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Sunday Night Live (All Ages)

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Christmas CarolingOn Wednesday, December 21, the church family will go Christmas Caroling. We hope everyone will come and join in as we worship and ministry to our shut-ins and sick through Christmas Caroling.

Christmas Day WorshipThe Christmas Day Worship service will be on December 25 th @ 10:00am. We hope everyone will plan to attend as we celebrate the birth of our Savor, Jesus Christ!

Prayer MinistryPRAISE…Praise the Lord for the great and mighty things He has done! HOSPITALLaura Beth Daughety (Chapel Hill), Frances House [Aunt of Pastor (Wake Med)].SICK…Jeannie Bannister (Mother of Bruce Bannister), Bill Barwick (Brother of Virginia Holmes), Delores Bonham (Mother of Sheri Carlyle), Mike Bowen (Chuck Wackerman), Scott Braswell (Uncle of Sara Maxwell), Doris Britt (Pastor’s Mother), Jeff Carruth (Father of Kim Wade), Jean Crace (Mother of Susie Harrison), Estelle Creech (Mother of Pat Creech), Kari Lee Elwart (Student @ NLHS), Riley Fielding (Friend of Jimmy Jones), Esther Flowers, Brenda Foss Garris [Brian Center (Bannister family)], London & Millicent Godley (Friends of Caitlyn Grady), Barbara Sue Gray, Donnie Harrison, Helen Harrison, Henry Heath (Father of Jennifer Sutton), Ronnie Henderson (Brother of Curtis Henderson), Pat Hinson, Holton & Mary Margaret Harrison, Phyllis Harrison, Jennifer Holmes (Great Aunt of Caitlyn Grady), Virginia Holmes, Cameron Jackson (Grandson of Enzie Singleton), Jessica James (Friend of Caitlyn Grady), Carol Jones (David Letchworth), Clifford Jones (David Letchworth), Travis Kennedy (Nephew of Shirley Sorrell), Elosie Killette, Robie and Sybil Killette, Ronnie King (Sandra Rouse), Gary Kornegay, Karen Kozel (Sandra Rouse & Gale Yarborough), Dixie Letchworth, Fay Letchworth, Cindy Lewis (Mary Gresham), Dot Lockamy (Sister to Ruth Scott), Jean Long (Friends of Guy & Janet Hines), Mike O’Hare (Brad & Angela Taylor), Asef Quader (Darlene Creech), Chuck Roman, Vernon Roman (Brother of Chuck Roman), Joey Sanders (Caitlyn Grady), Marjorie Shirley (Edna Johsnon), Robert Sorrell (Brother of Vernon Sorrell), George Strickland (Brother-in-law of Holmes/Johnson family), Jean Suber, Trish Tanner (Sister of Fran Gibbons), Carolyn Sutton (Friends of Guy & Janet Hines), Colby Tucker, and Crystal Wackerman, HOMEBOUND…Nan Fields, Martha Harrison, N. C. Holmes, Stan Rouse, Enzie Singleton, Lou Woodard (Eloise Killette).CHURCH AND DENOMINATIONAL…First Church, Pastor, Youth Pastor, Deacons, Sunday School Leaders/Teachers, College Students, Convention of Original FWB, Denominational Ministries, Ronnie V. Hobgood (Convention President), Josh Whitfield (Convention Vice-President), Rev. Donald Fader (Director of FWB Minister’s Program & Church Finance), Rev. Chris Singleton (Stop Hunger Now), the Lost, and all Christians.SPECIAL CONCERNS…Our military & their families: Daniel Rectenwald [Friend of Madison Hines (Iraq)], Josh & Holly Sutton Ballance, Revival in the church.CIVIC LEADERS…US: President Obama, Vice-President Biden, Cabinet, Congress, and the Supreme CourtNC: Governor McCrory, NC Senators and NC Representatives.

La Grange/Lenoir County: Mayor Gurley, Town Commissioners, County Commissioners, County & Private Schools, and Lenoir Community College.________________________________________________________________

802 S. Caswell Street - La Grange, NC 28551Ronnie V. Hobgood, Pastor - Joshua T. Hobgood, Youth Pastor