Prairie City Church of the Brethren

12015 Hwy S 6G
Prairie City, IA 50228
515-994-2940
PrairieCityCOB@gmail.com
www.prairiecitycob.org

December 17, 2017

Third Sunday of Advent
Joy

GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE
*CALL TO WORSHIP, from Luke 1:46-56
My soul glorifies the Lord
And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
For God has been mindful of the humble state of his servant.
From now on all generations will call me blessed,
For the Mighty One has done great things for me
Holy is Gods name!
*INVOCATION
*HYMN Infant holy, Infant lowly #206 Hymnal
ADVENT READING, a visit with Jeanette and Isabella
Vicky Maggard, Ann McDonald
HYMN Bring a torch, Jeanette Isabella vs 3, bulletin insert

OFFERING
* RESPONSE: Take my life v. 1 #389 Hymnal
Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to thee.
Take my moments and my days;
Let them flow in ceaseless praise,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
*Offertory Prayer
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 (p. 1157)
Psalm 126 (p. 967)
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 (p. 1841)
John 1:6-8 (p. 1646)
SHARING OF PRAYER REQUESTS, JOYS AND CONCERNS
MORNING PRAYER
concluding with the Lords Prayer
Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth, as it is in
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us
our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(Matthew 6:9-13)
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
HYMN Joy to the World #318 Hymnal
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
*Please stand if you can do so comfortably

Thank you to Mary Blackledge for sharing her time and

talents with us this morning as our accompanist.

Thank you to Arnie ODell for accompanying the

childrens program today.

Thank you to Becky Johnson, Jesse Reha, Bev Ayers,

and Vicky Maggard for coordinating the Christmas
program.
THIS WEEK
December 17 9:30am Adult Sunday School
10:45am Worship/ Christmas program
5:00pm High School youth
December 24 9:30am Adult Sunday School
10:45am Worship/ Childrens Church
6:00pm Christmas Eve service

IN OUR PRAYERS JOYS AND CONCERNS

Fredericksburg COB (Worthington COB will be praying for
PCCOB)
Warren Beattie, battling cancer
Rachel Peter, recovering from surgery
Cathy Oldham, recovering from surgery
Kathy Brights cousin with cancer
Lisa Bistlines aunt receiving hospice care
Tim Neal, recovering from surgery
Sally Elrods brother, Travis, had a stent placed in his heart
Dan Kueckers mother, Elna, recovering from surgery for a
broken hip and moving to a new care facilty

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

12/20 Joann Elrod
12/22 Karen Schmidt, Caleb Peter
12/23 Dean Ayers

POINSETTIAS
You may bring poinsettias to make our altar
area bloom this advent season! Poinsettias
can be brought to the church any time in
December. Please notify the office by
December 18, who they are from and who
they are in memory of, so it may be noted in the Christmas
Eve bulletin.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP
You are invited to join us on Saturday evening, December
24th, at 6:00 p.m. for our Christmas Eve service. We will
partake in Bread and Cup Communion and share in a
candlelight service as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.

USHER SCHEDULE FOR 2018

Ushers are scheduled for four weeks at a time. It is ok to trade
with someone if needed during your weeks.
We could use at least one more person to fill out the schedule.
Please contact the church office if you would like to be an usher in
2018.

PCM FOOD PANTRY

The food pantry has an ongoing need for the following items.
Please consider making a food or personal care item donation to
the Food Pantry. Donations can be dropped off the basket in the
PC Church of the Brethren foyer or Monday 9-12 and 6-7pm
and Thursdays 9-12 at the Presbyterian Church in Monroe or by
contacting a Pantry Board member. Thank You for your ongoing
generosity.

Toilet paper (always needed)

Kleenex
Hamburger Helper
Canned meat
Kids meals such as Ravioli
Jelly
Pancake batter, Pancake syrup
Soups
Instant potatoes
Cereal
Kitchen staples such as salt, pepper, sugar and flour
Pastor: Tim Peter
Ministers: All
Accompanist: Mary Blackledge
Greeter, a Ministry of Hospitality: Scott & Angie Curry
Pre-worship Prayer today: Sarah Ayers, Garnet Van Winkle
Post-worship Greeters today: Phyllis & Caleb Peter
Offering Counters: Garnet Van Winkle, Kathy Bright
Usher: Donnie Nolin

December 24, Greeter: Jim & Mary Elrod

December 17
Nursery: Sally Elrod, Grace Cloyd
Childrens Church: Christmas Program

December 24
Nursery: Bev Ayers, Trent Johnston
Childrens Church: Phyllis Peter, Diane Gumm

December 10 Attendance, Worship Service: 73

December 10 Offerings, General Fund: $ 2,085.00

2 cents: $0.00

Needed Each Week to Meet Budget: $2,721

Contact Information:
Pastor Tim:
(515) 577-3926, peter.timothy@gmail.com
Church Assistant, Jenny Anderson:
(515) 994-2940 (church), PrairieCityCOB@gmail.com
Office hours:
8:15 11:15 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday