For the Children Today: Today: 8:30 & 11:00 am - Nursery (Newborn thru 2 yrs.) 8:30 am - Kids’ Church - (age 3 yrs. thru 6th grade) 10:00 am - Kids’ G3 Groups (age-graded Sunday School) 11:00 am - Kids’ Church & Jr. Kids’ Church (age 5 yrs. thru 6th grade) Sermon Series: Christmas Lights The Light of the Shepherds Text: Luke 2:8-20 (2-4 yrs.) Thank you to everyone who was a part of this year’s musical! May God bless you as you have blessed others! Merry Christmas to you and yours! Rev. J. Clayton Sheridan III 1. The light of the Shepherds will prompt you to p___________ i____________ what God has announced. (15) - Girls’ Clubs & Rangers Not meeting this week! - Great Christmas Gift Idea! Kids’ Breakaway Weekend! — March 6-8, 2015 $130 per person. Check us out on Facebook! We are “KIDS ROCK Children's Ministries” Ignited by God to Share His Love! 2. The light of the Shepherds will move you to t________ to e___________ what God did for you (17) Weekly Schedule Wednesday Night Youth Service - Enjoy a night with your family! Come worship the King at 7 PM. Christmas Eve Candlelight Celebration and Lantern Launch Service Sunday Morning G3 Growth Groups - 10:00 AM Jr. High in Room 6up: Ryan Gyuris speaking/ Sr. High in Room 8up: Jac Nichols Fine Arts Practice - Next Practice is January 4 from 1-4:30 PM Please join the Ignite Facebook page to learn of up to date Youth Activities during the Holiday Break 3. The Light of the Shepherds will promote p_______ & g_______ unto God. (20) Check us out on Facebook! Our group is called, “IGNITE Student Ministry” What is The Gathering? It is a group of local Young Adults who gather weekly to fellowship, encourage, pray for one another, and grow together! The Gathering will meet at 10:00 AM in Room 12. We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us here at Grace Assembly! We would like to invite you to join us for a discussion oriented Bible Study called, Grace Assembly of God “Take Up Your Mat: and other miracles from the Gospel of John” 1271 W. BRIDGE ST. SPRING CITY, PA 610-495-5270 WWW.GRACEAGPA.ORG Check us out on Facebook! Our group is called, “The Gathering” Weekly Volunteers Weekly Schedule Sunday, December 21 8:30 & 11:00 AM - Worship Service Pastor’s Heart 10:00 AM - G3 Sunday Morning Groups Tuesday, December 23 9:00 AM - Spring City Food Pantry 9:30 AM - Women’s Bible Study Welcome to Grace Assembly of God and Merry Christmas! 6:30 PM - Intercessory Prayer May the light and glory of the Lord fill your life today! Isaiah 9:2 says, Wednesday, December 24 2 Before those people lived in darkness, but now they have seen a great light. They lived in a dark land, but a light has shined on them.1 Let’s move out of the darkness and the shadows by stepping into the awesome light of Christ. This morning we will take a look at the shepherds who received the long awaited announcement that the Savior is born and could be found in a manger in the City of David. Please join us on Christmas Eve at 7PM for a one-hour, Candlelight Communion and Christmas Carol Service. Weather permitting, we will be launching Chinese luminaries at the close of the service On behalf of Norma and I, let me extend to you our prayers for a Merry & Blessed Christmas Celebration and a Happy & Holy New Year in 2015! 7:00 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service Please join us here at Grace on Christmas Eve at 7:00 PM for an evening of remembering God’s Gift of Light to us. Special Events: Communion, candlelight and releasing of Chinese Lanterns. Sunday, December 28 8:30 & 11:00 AM - Worship Service 10:00 AM - G3 Sunday Morning Groups Tuesday, December 30 9:00 AM - Spring City Food Pantry Wednesday, December 31 No evening activities at Grace With Christmas Love & Blessings, Pastor Clayt & Norma Sheridan Wednesday, December 24 7:00 PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service 1 The Everyday Bible: New Century Version. (2005). (Is 9:2). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc. Grace Assembly Ministry Staff Lead Pastor - Rev. J. Clayton Sheridan III ……...... [email protected] Children’s Ministries Pastor - Pastor Sharon Seifrit….. [email protected] Pastor Emeritus - Rev. Jack Mason …………………..……….. [email protected] Daycare Director - Rev. Denise Paganelli………...…..… [email protected] Prayer Needs Thelma Heath, Lois Nelms, Jeff Gessner, Chase Bankes, Ralph Wallace, Hanna Bealer, David Guest, Shammy Dube, Victoria Royer, Melanie Whyte, Glenn Seifrit, Ursula Montgomery, Dianne Wagner, Lori Farrell, Elliott Bennett, Jim Barco, Betty Reed, Don Smith, Mary Jane Senlick, Flo Sancken, Bob Yeoman, Jean Thederahn, our College Students and those in the Service. Counters December 21: Sue Farnsworth, Donna Hirst, Dorsey Reynolds December 28: George Herbert, Gino Caruso Ushers December 21: 8:30 AM - Scott Fitzgerald 11:00 AM - Scott Shoppe December 28: 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM - Nathan Litchley Board December 21: Scott Fitzgerald December 28: Malcolm Brubaker Trustee December 21: Karrien Williams December 28: Rob Eisenhower Things to Note January 18 - Annual Business Meeting: The Annual Business Meeting will be held on January 18 at 6:00 PM in the FLC. Please take time to pray and lift up your leadership as this time approaches. If you are in need of an absentee ballot, please contact the church office. The Worship Ministry at Grace is extending an open invitation to anyone who feels led to play or sing in worship. Or led to be a Sound Tech, Songshow Tech or Lighting Tech. A tentative date of March 7 has been set to come polish your skills and learn about the Ministry as we host the First Annual Worship Ministry Enrichment/Workshop Day. Speak to Kristy Caruso, Christie Andrews, Bill Burdette or Don Schantz for more information. Save the Date! The Women’s Ministry of Grace is planning their First Annual Women’s Conference on April 24-25 at the Conference Center at Valley Forge. More information to come! Weekly Budget Weekly Budget: $9,339.00 Offering: December 14: $7,000.91 Grace Assembly Daycare We have a full time employment opportunity in our Toddler department. Please contact Denise or Danielle for an application, [email protected] or send us an email on our website www.graceassemblyschool.com. Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year! Grace Assembly Daycare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.