Bulletin - Denbigh Church of Christ

Guest
Card
December Birthdays
For Our Guests
What to Expect During Worship
Dereonia Tatum .......... 12/2
Bob Bean ..................... 12/4
Name (s) ___________________________________________________ Date:____________
Address ________________________________________________________ Apt _________
City _____________________________________ State _________ Zip _________________
Phone ____________________________ Email _____________________________________
Guest Of _____________________________________________________________________
Timothy Anderson ....... 12/5
Andre Perkins .............. 12/5
Pat Glaspell ............... 12/12
D.J. Caldwell .............. 12/15
Nathaniel Davenport 12/15
Xenia Johnson ........... 12/17
Virginia Costen .......... 12/20
Ellen Pope ................. 12/23
Tressa Tucker ............ 12/25
Bonnie Stevens ......... 12/27
Tim Henry .................. 12/30
PANTRY NEEDS
CANNED FRUIT, CRACKERS, JELLY,
PEANUT BUTTER, PANCAKE MIX
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Sunday Bible Classes ................. 9:30 a.m.
Sunday A.M. Worship .............. 10:30 a.m.
Sunday P.M. Small Group .........6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening ...................7:00 p.m.
Singing: We sing a cappella (without
instruments). The songs are listed in
the bulletin and lyrics are projected on
our screen. We also have booklets with
music notation available as well. We
encourage you to join in, but do not feel
obligated; you can just sit and listen.
Lord's Supper: Communion is a part of
our worship each week. In this simple
memorial we remember Jesus’ sacrifice
on the cross and we also emphasize the
central place of the cross in our faith.
Offering: The work at Denbigh is
supported totally by the free-will
offerings of our members. Our guests
are not expected to make a donation.
Denbigh Church of Christ
Living As God’s Family
Under the Cross
Loving, Serving, Praising, Proclaiming
Order of Worship
December 21, 2014
Theme: Joy to the World
1018-Joy to the World (1,3,4)
Welcome
Preaching: The sermon will be about
20-25 minutes long and centered in
Scripture. If our study raises questions,
please feel free to ask the minister or
one of the elders. After the sermon an
invitation will be offered for those with a
prayer request or desire for baptism. At
this time, we will stand and sing a song.
Please don’t feel uncomfortable; you
will not be singled out in any way.
995-It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (1,4)
Children’s Church:
At some point
during each morning assembly (usually
before the sermon) children ages 2-5
will be dismissed to a class for a special
lesson. An attended nursery is also
provided. Usually at this time, we will
take a few minutes to stand and greet
each other.
Prayer of Praise
1012-Go Tell it on the Mountain
Reading: Luke 2:1-14
1028- O Holy Night
1017- Away in a Manger
1001-Hark the Herald Angels Sing
1002-Angels We Have Heard
1003-Silent Night
Communion (Welcome to Our World)
 Teen
 Young Adult
 Married  Single
 Over 35
 Moved from ____________________
 Have a minister or elder contact me
 Need info on becoming a member
CHURCH OFFICE
205 DENBIGH BLVD.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA 23608
(757) 877-4322
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.Denbigh.org
ELDERS
BOB BEAN ........................ 757-886-1015
ART EDLOW ...................... 757-329-8881
DAVID STEVENS ................ 757-969-1300
JOE TATUM ....................... 757-870-0443
MINISTERS
CHARLES “TUCK” TUCKER .. 757-234-3298
ROGER BROWN ................. 757-898-0155
Expected of You: Participate in any way
in which you are comfortable. We do
ask you to fill out a Guest Card (at left).
We are honored that you chose to visit
with us today. We hope that you will
stay around for a few minutes after our
services so that we can become better
acquainted. We also hope that you will
come to see us as we see ourselves, a
group of people who love Jesus and are
doing our best to serve Him. Please
come back and worship with us at each
and every opportunity that you have.
The Preacher Who Stole Christmas
Giving (997-O Come All Ye Faithful)
Sermon: Guest Speaker, David Stevens
1018 Joy to the World (1,2)
Shepherd’s Prayer
Dismissal
There was a news story of several members of the same church who
had their homes robbed on Christmas Eve… by their preacher. They were
cleaned out of Christmas presents, and police arrested the preacher inside
one house. She claimed she just happened to see someone sneak into the
church’s member’s house and followed them in through a window. Yeah,
sounds reasonable. The headline was, “The Preacher Who Stole Christmas.”
There was once a strong tradition in Churches of Christ of celebrating
Christmas as a time of remembering the coming of Jesus. No one thought
Jesus was born on December 25, but Christmas was a way to focus attention
on the fact of His coming. But then preachers started banging away at that
tradition as being too pagan, too Catholic, too Baptist, too denominational.
Preachers made this such an issue that Christmas all but vanished from our
religious tribe. So maybe there was a preacher who stole Christmas!
Tom Olbricht has said, “The love of Christmas celebration corresponds
with one’s Christology.” If you believe that the incarnation, the fact that
“God became flesh and dwelt among us.” is the beginning point for talking
about the nature of Christ, then the idea of Christmas is very important. It
speaks of Jesus’ vulnerability, His weakness, His humanity. Olbricht suggests
that the reason why some preachers didn’t have any interest in Christmas
was because they had no interest in seeing Christ as a child.
The youngest Jesus with whom they could identify was the Lukan Jesus at
twelve in the temple. Already he was arguing with the religious leaders and
coming out the winner. Their Christ was a combatant, virile, logic splitting
adult. He was constantly arguing with all comers and topping them every
time. Their Christ was never as exposed, as vulnerable, as cuddly, as creating
oohs and ahs on all sides as the babe in the manger in Bethlehem. He never
drew people to him through love or through his peaceful countenance. Their
Christ won adherents through powerful logic and polemic. So better already
for them that they thought Christmas was pagan from square one!
The power of the Christmas story is that in Christ, God did become flesh. He
did make himself human and therefore vulnerable. Without this fact, we
never get to the message of the cross. Sure, Jesus did become the Master
Teacher to put his opponents to flight. He did become the Messiah of the
cross. He did become the resurrected Christ. And He has become the allsovereign King who reigns forever and before whom every knee will bow.
But that story does not take flight without the manger. And therefore
Christmas really does become very important in our view of the world.
I’m sorry that we had a preacher who stole Christmas and that it was
gone when I was a kid. And I’m glad that we have gotten it back!
— HTTP://DENBIGH.ORG/CATEGORY/TUCKS-BLOG/
Holiday Schedule
PORT
FRANK LOGAN
CENTER FRONT
ROGER JOHNSON
Help Wanted
Hayward Glaspell
is looking for a few
good men, or women, to give him
some assistance. He has singlehandedly kept our facilities from
returning to the dust for many
years. Now he is asking for a few
helping hands to change air filters and light bulbs throughout
the building as needed. Also
needed is someone willing to
clean and maintain the baptistry
area. Please see Hayward or Bob
Bean today if you can help in either of these areas.
RIGHT FRONT
TORA ANDERSON
RIGHT REAR
KENYATTA DAILEY
GREETER/USHER
JOHNNY BRADLEY
COMPUTER
Jacob Peterson’s brother Earl (stroke)
Charlie Tucker (dialysis) is doing much better
Helen Johnson’s brother (stroke)
Helen Johnson’s sister Emma Sneed and Julia
Denton’s parents (aging issues)
Lynn Tucker’s cousin, Linda Starke (aggressive
kidney and lymph node cancer)
Jeff Denton (effects of long-term cancer treatments)
Norma Johnson and Nathaniel Davenport (shut-in)
RACHEL BEAN
NURSERY
ESTHER STEVENS
OLIVIA SWEATT
Crystal Houston and their families’ struggles
ELDER’S BLESSING
Travelers over the holiday season
BOB BEAN
CHILDRENS CHURCH
SARAH GOODEYON
SEAN GOODEYON
MARY JOY STEVENS
OUTSIDE SIGN
BRENDA RICHARDS
For December
COMMUNION
PREP: STEVENS
CLEAN: J.COLSON
BREAD: BEAN
OTHER CONCERNS:
Our church finances
Tamara Phelps working and going to college
Crystal Sweatt at language school in California
Ukraine and continuing unrest in that country
Expectant mother Ryan Schneider (March)
Our mission works in India, Uganda, France,
Ukraine and Zambia
Pray for God’s strength and wisdom for our elders
Tom Byrd upcoming wedding October 2015
Please contact the church office, 877-4322, with updates
Upcoming Events
Our Daily Bible Reading from Power for Today
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2 Timothy 4: 5-8
Hebrews 8: 7-13
Hebrews 11: 32-34
James 1: 19-27
2 Samuel 24: 1-25
James 2: 14-22
James 4: 13-17
December 24,31
No Bible Classes
December 28
No Sunday a.m.
Bible Classes;
Worship @ 10:30
December 31
New Year’s Eve Party
8 p.m.– 2015
January 1, 2015
Happy New Year!
Information to Share
The new year is just around the
corner and that means a blank
slate with a chance to try new
things. There are sheets posted
on the hallway bulletin board so
you can do just that. We are looking for folks willing to help with
Communion Prep and Clean-up,
Nursery Volunteers, Children’s
Church, change the sign outside,
and other tasks. Here’s your
chance to try something new.
LONNIE COLSON
Sammy Richards (continued health concerns)
___________________________________________
More Opportunities to Serve
CENTER REAR
Brenda Richards (continued health concerns)
Member (s) Present ________________________________ Date:__________
LEFT REAR
Yolanda Bowens, friend of Virginia Costen (cancer)
___________________________________________
OFFERING ............................ $3255
PETER STEVENS
________________________________________________________________
COFFEE HOUSE ....................... 114
LEFT FRONT
Linda Shoun (broken arm)
___________________________________________
SUNDAY A.M. W ORSHIP ............ 167
DAVID STEVENS
Corliss Edge’s friend, Glenda Knight (cancer)
Please Pray: _____________________________________________________
BIBLE CLASS............................ 91
TABLE TALK
Bruce Gaynon (several health issues)
___________________________________________
FOR THE RECORD
PRAYER
TROY BOWSER
Pat Glaspell (recovering from back surgery)
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… will resume on Tuesday, January 6 at 9:30 a.m. Come on out
and join in the fellowship and
wonderful Bible-based discussion. The Purpose Driven Life by
Rick Warren is the topic of our
discussion and facilitators will
vary weekly.
Our annual New Years Eve party will be held right here at the
building on December 31 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Bring some finger foods and drinks to share
and be ready to join in some fun
and games until
near
midnight.
We’ll have a short
devotional to help
us reflect on “out
with the old and
in with the new” and where the
past years’ walk with God has
led us. What better way to start
off the new year than with your
brothers and sisters and focusing
on God!
TONY BRIGGS
Mark West’s father (dementia)
___________________________________________
Ladies Class …
Ring in the New Year
READING:
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The teen group has
been busy every
Saturday and some
weekday
afternoons
raking
leaves to raise money for their
Winterfest trip. They are looking
forward to Winterfest and your
support is greatly appreciated.
Winterfest youth rally is being
held February 20-22, 2015 in Gatlinburg, TN. This gathering of 12
thousand teens and sponsors is a
highlight for our teens spiritual
“recharging”. Contact Roger
Brown to schedule a Saturday.
Thank you for allowing our teens
to work in your yard.
Will King is going to be offering
a free photography class, “Let
There Be Light” beginning Saturday, January 3. The class will go
from 9-11 a.m. every Saturday
during the month of January and
will cover various topics of photography and relate them to our
walk with God. This class is open
to everyone who has an interest
in photography. Bring your camera and invite a friend.
HEALTH CONCERNS:.
Next Week (Dec. 28)
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Leaf Raking for Winterfest
Please make note
of the schedule
changes for Bible
classes during the
holiday season. There will be no
Wednesday night classes on December 24 or December 31 (but
come out for the New Year’s Eve
celebration) and there will be no
Sunday morning Bible class on
December 28. There will still be
worship service at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy the holidays, spend some
relaxing time with family and
friends and get rejuvenated for
the new year!
New Photography Class
Prayer Concerns
_____________________________________________ Put this in the bulletin? 
If a few of our members are looking a little tired this morning, it’s
probably because they spent last
night or this morning (or both!)
helping out at the PORT homeless shelter. With the cold nights
upon us, it is a wonderful blessing for the homeless to have
somewhere warm to sleep and
receive a good meal. Thanks to
all of you for all the ways you
help to support this ministry.
Our next time to help is 1/15/15.
Serving
Member
Card
News and Notes of Interest