November 27, 2016

“First Sunday in Advent: God Gives Us Hope”

Announcements and Ministry Opportunities

*Call to Worship (see ivory insert)

Introit “Light a Candle for All to See” Chancel Choir & Congregation

*Responsive Reading: Psalm 100

Leader: “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come

before him with joyful songs.."

People: “Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his

people, the sheep of his pasture.”

Leader: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to

him and praise his name..”

People: “Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music;”

Leader: “For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues

through all generations.”

*Hymn of Praise No. 124 "Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”

*Invocation and Lord’s Prayer (debts/debtors)

*Greet One Another/Children Please Come Forward

Children’s Moment Courtney Johnson

Offertory

*Doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

Praises and Testimonies to God’s Faithfulness

Call to Prayer No. 137 “What Child is This?” Vs. 3 By William Chatterton Dix

So bring Him incense gold and myrrh

Come peasant king to own Him

The King of kings salvation brings

Let loving hearts enthrone Him

Raise raise the song on high

The Virgin sings her lullaby

Joy joy for Christ is born

The Babe the Son of Mary Public Domain

Morning Prayer

Anthem (10:45 Service) “The Christmas Gift” Chancel Choir

Sermon Scripture (page 1497 & 1650 in Pew Bible) Matthew 2:1-12 and John 3:16

Sermon “Gift Giving 101” Dr. Kurt Busiek *Hymn of Commitment No. 138 “Go, Tell It on the Mountain”

*Benediction Hymn No. 602 “God Be With You”

God be with you ‘til we meet again; by His counsels guide, uphold you,

With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you ‘til we meet again.

*Postlude

As you leave, greet one person you do not know.

*All able, please stand

CHURCH ACTIVITIES FOR THIS WEEK Today: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Worship Services

9:30 a.m. Sunday School for all ages

3:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

5:00 p.m. Celebration Ringers Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. John Ortberg Book Study in the Chapel

6:30 p.m. Youth Life Group at Abigail Davis’ Home

Monday-November 28

1:00 p.m. Knitting Group in the Crusader Class

1:15 p.m. Women’s Bible Study to Cedar Grove

Tuesday-November 29

10:00 a.m. Bible Study in the Parlor

6:00 p.m. DivorceCare in the Parlor

Wednesday-November 30

10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting

5:00 p.m. Dinner

6:00 p.m. Bible Study, AWANA, Youth, Choir, GriefShare

Thursday-December 1

6:00 p.m. Breaking Free Recovery Group

7:00 p.m. Girls Life Group at the Delgado’s

Friday-December 2

7:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group at Bob Evans in the Traffic Circle

Saturday-December 3

9:30 a.m. Diaconate Meeting in the Crusaders Class

10:00 a.m. Scrapbooking in the Conference Room until 9:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study at the Hope House

Next Sunday: Second Sunday of Advent

Service radios to assist the hearing impaired are available for your use in the

Sanctuary. If you are interested, an usher would be happy to assist you.

We’re on the radio Sunday morning on FM 93.9 AT 9:30. Listen & tell a friend. The

program includes a broadcast of the previous week’s sermon and special music.

Follow us on Facebook! Look up Emmanuel Baptist Church Parkersburg for regular

updates from the church and check out our family ministry group page at

facebook.com/groups/EmmanuelBaptistChurchWVStudents/

Emmanuel Baptist Church

1710 – 23rd Street Parkersburg, WV 26101

“Enough” by Chris Tomlin/ Louie Giglio Chorus: All of You is more than enough for all of me

For ev'ry thirst and ev'ry need

You satisfy me with Your love

And all I have in You is more than enough

Verse 1: You're my supply my breath of life

Still more awesome than I know

You're my reward worth living for

Still more awesome than I know

(Chorus)

Verse 2: You're my sacrifice of greatest price

Still more awesome than I know

You're my coming King You are ev'rything

Still more awesome than I know (Chorus)

Bridge: More than all I want more than all I need

You are more than enough for me

More than all I know more than all I can say

You are more than enough. (Repeat)

(Chorus) Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing Music Used by permission CCLI #796382

“We Fall Down” By Chris Tomlin

We fall down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus,

The greatness of mercy and love at the feet of Jesus,

And we cry holy, holy, holy, and we cry holy, holy, holy,

And we cry holy, holy, holy is the Lamb. Holy, holy, holy is the Lamb. Admin by EMI Christian Music Publishing. Used by permission CCLI #796382

ACCOUNTING OF OUR STEWARDSHIP FOR 11/20 Gen. Fund ..... $10,093.82 Designated Funds:

Missions .......... $1,147.03 Debt Reduct. ..... $715.00 Love Gift ........ $336.81

Maint. Fund ....... $229.41 Benevolence ...... $525.00 Mission/Mayer $345.00

Total ......... $11,470.25 Thanksgiving ..... $557.00

Attendance last week: Sunday School: 77; 8:30 a.m.: 21; 10:45 a.m.: 174

Thanksgiving Dinner: 135

Put a Star by your name on the attendance book if you have invited someone to church

or have spoken to someone about his/her salvation. Last week was an 11 star Sunday.

Christmas Offerings The 2016 Christmas Special Offering will be designated to the

Benevolence Help Fund.

27. Claude Denton

30. Brett Lemley, Elena McMillan

1. Delores Buskirk, Judy Prater, Samuel Schoenhut

2. Glenola Woodyard, Pam McClain, Joshua Derenberger

3. Arlene Flowers

4. Buck Johnson, Levi Gainer, Paxton Bolian

November Ushers & Greeters Usher: 8:30 a.m. Evan Frees

10:45 a.m. Buck Johnson, Brett Lemley, Delbert Casto, John Shreeves

Greeters: Maridor Keck, Frank Dotson

Salvation Army Meal Ministry Serving Teams Today: Suzanne Halterman’s Team Next week: Ashley Team

Thank You From Rachel Filozof: "Thank you very much to everyone who came to my

fundraising lunch and contributed to my service/mission trip to Mexico. This

meant a lot to me, and I greatly appreciate everyone's generosity. The money you

donated will help me realize my plans of serving in Mexico. God bless you all."

Sermon Notes: November 27, 2016

Title: “Gift Giving 101”

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12 and John 3:16

Speaker: Dr. Kurt Busiek

“When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. On coming to the house, they saw the

child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they

opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and

myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to

their country by another route.” Matthew 2:10-12

Lectionary Readings for this Week To encourage your personal study and growth, here is the listing of the

Lectionary Scripture Readings. Sunday, November 27th is the

First Sunday in Advent: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122, Romans 13:11-14,

Matthew 24:36-44

Evening Service 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel Pastor Busiek: “When the Game is Over, It all Goes Back in the Box”

Session Three: “Resign as Master of the Board”

~Monday Women’s Bible Study.~ To Cedar Grove at 1:15 p.m.

~ Tuesday Bible Study 10 a.m. in the Parlor ~ Pastor Busiek: “Wise Men Still Seek Him”- Matthew 2

~Wednesday Night Bible Study~ Pastor Busiek: “Wise Men and the Star”- Matthew 2

Chancel Flowers The flowers on the chancel this morning are given in loving memory of Louie Dobson

by the Dobson and Jamison Families and in loving memory of Jim Lewis given by

Maridor Keck and sons, Mark and Matt Lewis.

NOTES FOR THOSE WITH CHILDREN: NURSERY/TODDLERS Birth–age 2: childcare available for Sunday School

and Worship. DURING 10:45 A.M. WORSHIP (following the Children’s Moment) children

are invited to attend: PRESCHOOL (2, 3 and 4 years old); or CHILDREN’S WORSHIP (K-

5th

grades). After worship, preschool children wait for an adult in their classroom;

Children's Worship will be in the Chapel directly behind the Sanctuary.

CHURCH STAFF

Senior Pastor .......................................................................................................... Dr. Kurt W. Busiek Family Life Pastor. ........................................................................................... Mr. Jonathan Delgado Director of Music Ministry .................................................................................... Mrs. Pam McClain Organist/Pianist ...................................................................................................... Christine Redmond Director of Children’s Ministry ...................................................................... Mrs. Rowena Sizemore Pianists .............................................................. Mrs. Pat Barnes, Mrs. Karen Cox, Mrs. Jan Drennon

Music Ministry Intern ................................................................................................ Mr. Cody Ratliff

Secretary ............................................................................................................. Mrs. Lynn Nicholson

Secretary. ............................................................................................................. Ms. Rebecca Busiek

Secretary. ................................................................................................................... Ms. Terri Fielder

Church Cook .............................................................................................................. Mrs. Jewel Lusk

Treasurer ....................................................................................................................... Mr. Gary Beall

Visual Worship Coordinator ................................................................................. Mrs. Bekah Brooks

Custodian ....................................................................................................................... Mr. Gary Barr

EBC e-mails ~ kurt@ebcwv.com jonathan@ebcwv.com rowena@ebcwv.com

bekah@ebcwv.com terri@ebcwv.com rebecca@ebcwv.com mcclainp@casinternet.net

Website ~ www.ebcwv.com, Fax ~ 304-485-5194, Phone number ~ 304-485-5171

Annual Reports and Address Changes We are asking for your annual reports no later than Monday,

December 5th. Address and phone number changes are also needed for the directory,

which is included with the report. Board of Ministry members, Sunday School Classes,

Staff, Circles, choirs, EBWM, etc. should turn in reports. Thank you very much.

Name:

New Address:

New Phone:

Backpack Program at Criss School The Backpack Program at Criss Elementary School is a new program

designed to supplement meals of thirteen students who may need help

during the weekends. We are currently supplying items for the

second weekend of the month. The following items were added to

the backpacks: microwaveable pasta and macaroni and cheese, instant oatmeal, noodle

soup, juice boxes, applesauce, pudding, Pop Tarts, Goldfish, animal crackers, pop corn,

and a bag of chips. The items may vary from time to time, but we hope to supply

similar things as time goes on. As of today, the school does not have the first weekend

of the month covered so we are hoping that perhaps we can expand to cover that

week as well.

If you would like to support Emmanuel through your Kroger

purchases, you can call 1-800-853-3033 and a customer service person

will help you. Or you go to Kroger.com. If you don't have a Kroger

account, create an account. Then sign into your account. Find

"Community" in the header, scroll down and click on "Kroger Community Rewards."

Then click on "View Your Community Rewards Details." You'll see your Personal

Information and then Community Rewards. If Emmanuel Baptist, Parkersburg, WV is

not designated, you'll click on "Edit." Search for Emmanuel and designate it.

Emmanuel's organization number is: 87326.

If you would like to support Emmanuel through your Amazon

purchases, go to Smile.Amazon.com... Go to "Your Account" in the

header, scroll down and click on "Your Amazon Smile." You'll see your

current charity listed (the default charity is the Red Cross). If "your

charity" is not Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkersburg, WV, click on

"change charity" then search for Emmanuel Baptist Church, Parkersburg, WV (be sure

to include Parkersburg because there are many Emmanuel churches) and designate it.

New Giving Options at Emmanuel Emmanuel has teamed up with Clover Donations to provide an online giving option for

our members. The process is simple. Use the following link to get to our giving site:

https://emmanuelbaptistchurchwv2.cloverdonations.com/EBC-donations/. When you

get to our giving site, you'll be asked which area of the church ministry you would

like to support. Your giving options include the following: General Fund, Capital

Fund, Benevolence Fund, America for Christ Mission Offering, World Mission

Offering, Mountain State Offering, Retired Minister's and Missionaries Offering, One

Great Hour of Sharing Offering, Easter Offering, Thanksgiving Offering and Christmas

Offering. Check the area you want to support... Then you'll be asked if this is a one-

time donation or a recurring gift. You'll be asked to designate the amount. You'll

put in your contact information. Then you'll put in your payment information. You

have the option of a Credit Card (this includes Debit Cards) or Bank Draft. Then

you’ll be asked if you’d like to “create an account.” Click “yes” and fill in. Once all

your account information is filled in, there is a final tab that says, "Make Donation."

You will receive an email confirmation of your gift. The next time you sign in to

make a donation, you’ll click on the “Sign In” tab in the upper-right hand section

of the header. You will sign in by giving your email address and password and then

you’ll be ready to make another donation.

There is a small service fee for giving online... A bank draft fee is 1% of the

donation. A Debit card fee is 2% of the donation. A credit card fee is 3% of the

donation. Some people will increase their donation by a small amount to cover the

service fee. For example, if you made a $100 gift to the "general fund" using a bank

draft payment option... there would be a $1 service fee. You might want to give $101 to

cover this fee. The same $100 gift using a debit card would include a $2 fee; using the

credit card option would be a $3 fee.

We hope that offering this online service will help people to give to our ministry,

capital program and mission offerings in new ways that will honor God and

advance his Kingdom.

Where: Conference Room, Emmanuel Baptist Church

When: Friday evenings, February 3, 2017 through March 17

Couples are invited to invest in their relationship by being our guests at The Marriage

Course! The seven sessions of this course start on February 3, 2017 and run from 6:00

to 8:00 p.m. The course is held in a “Dinner Theatre Style”. Each couple dines at their

own "table-for-two" in a relaxed, intimate environment while viewing - then privately

discussing - excellent videos on marriage.

This wonderful Course has been held for years throughout the world. Now, we are able

to offer it here! Onsite childcare is available. All program and meal expenses are

included in the $30.00 (per couple) cost of the course. Please reserve early as the

course is limited to 10 couples. For information and reservations: contact Keith and

Eileen Mayer at (304) 834-2563 or keithandeileen1221@gmail.com or the Emmanuel

Baptist Office at (304) 485-5171. This course is for all couples whether you are in a

thriving marriage, in a struggling marriage, or considering marriage. Marriage is

valuable and investing in it is important!

Tuesday Fellowship, December 13, 2016 Christmas is that time when we remember the birth of our Savior.

It is also the time we celebrate our Seniors for all their

accomplishments and work for Emmanuel Baptist and our Lord.

We want you to come and enjoy being treated to a wonderful

luncheon, cooked by Laraine and Steve Metheny, beautiful Christmas music

presented by the Van Devender School Choir, led by our own Cody Rafliff. There

will be door prizes, hugs, candy and cookies. Be sure to sign up in this bulletin to

reserve your seat. See you there. Also we will have Tuesday Fellowship on January

10, 2017. We will plan to have a warm tasty luncheon and play some bingo for great

prizes weather permitting. Stay tuned for forecast in January.

Weirton Christian Center Christmas Project Each year we provide small gifts for the WCC “store” to enable the

children to select items for parents, siblings, and family members. Also

needed are wrapping paper, tags, tape and candy canes. Please bring

unwrapped items to the church office by Wednesday, December 7th.

If you’re a GUEST at Emmanuel, we want to

welcome you to our church. If you would like to know more

about Emmanuel or if you have questions about the Christian faith, fill

out a white pew card and place it in the offering plate. There is a green

guest bag at the guest table in the narthex that you can pick up when you leave. If you

continue to attend Emmanuel, we will invite you to attend one of our quarterly guest

lunches where you can meet our staff and learn more about our ministry. If you have

questions, please contact our Guest Coordinator, Barb Kirsch (304 482 2942 /

bkirsch@suddenlink.net) or Pastor Kurt Busiek (304 485 5171 / kurt@ebcwv.com).

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SIGN UP PLEASE PLACE IN THE OFFERING PLATE OR TURN INTO CHURCH OFFICE.

Name_____________________Phone_________________

Wednesday Night Dinner @ 5:00 p.m.

Please sign up by noon on Tuesday; for a carryout, call by noon on Wednesday.

Menu: Beef Stew, Corn Bread, Salad, and Dessert

Cost: Adults $4 Children 12 & under $2.50

($13 max. per immediate family)

Number: Adults______ Children_______ Carryout______

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Tuesday Fellowship, December 13th

Name_____________________Phone _____________

Number:______ I need transportation ______

“Rediscovering Christmas”

When: Sunday, December 4th at 6:00 p.m.

Where: St. Andrews United Methodist Church

Tickets: $5

Jim and Carol Anderson-Shores, with the National touring company

Acts of Renewal, captivate audiences with a series of vignettes that invite young and

old to step anew into the wonder, the hilarity, and the joy of Christmas.

Tickets available at St. Andrew’s UMC (304)-422-1300 (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)

Poinsettias

The beauty of our sanctuary will be enhanced with poinsettias

during the Christmas season. If you would like to purchase one

or more poinsettias, please complete the form below and either

leave it in the office or place in an envelope in the offering

plate. You may make a check to “EBC” with “poinsettia” on

the memo line.

Your check or cash should accompany your order.

Please order as soon as possible, but no later than December 11th.

Color & Number: Red______ White______ Marble (white and pink) _____

Cost: $5.00 per 6 inch pot $13.00 per 8 inch pot (circle choice)

Total Amount attached: __________

The following information is needed for the church bulletin:

In order that these beautiful flowers are not wasted, please plan to take them home.

Given By____________________________________________________________

In Honor of:_________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

In Memory of: _______________________________________________________

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To the Glory of God: ________

Lighting a Candle for All to See Words and Music by Lloyd Larson

Hope Please sing when directed

(Sing the echo)

Light a candle for all to see. (Light a candle for all to see.)

The King shall come for you and me. (The King shall come for you and me.)

Endless hope: Emmanuel (Endless hope: Emmanuel.)

And with us He shall ever dwell. (And with us He shall ever dwell.)

Lighting of the Hope Candle

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to

harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11)

Put your hope in the Lord, for with the Lord is unfailing love and with Him is full

redemption. (Psalm 130:7)

Blessed is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord, the Maker

of heaven and earth – the Lord, who remains faithful forever. (Psalm 146:5-6)

Emmanuel: God with us, King of kings and Lord of Lords!

Come fill our hearts with Your hope and reign forevermore.

Emmanuel Prayer Page A long term prayer list is in the narthex with prayer concerns.

Ministry of the Week: John Nicholson, Facilities

Person of the Week: Claude Denton, The Pines at Glenwood, 200 Timberline Drive,

Marietta, OH, 45750 / College Student: Mackenzie Sims, College Union Box #1768,

West Liberty University, 208 University Drive, West Liberty, WV 26074

We Praise/Thank God for: For the great country we live in; Emmanuel

created and collected 185 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child; our Thanksgiving

Dinner went very well... great food and good fellowship; our new Criss School

Backpack food ministry; the new Marriage Course ministry that will be offered in

February

Our EBC Family Concerns: (RAH-RECOVERING AT HOME)

Pauline Barr (Gary’s mother) recovering from hip surgery and has moved to Arcadia

Valley Nursing Home for rehabilitation. (11/20)

Jim Beck is recovering from knee replacement surgery this past week. (11/13)

Kim Bishop (friend of Jane Graham) is recovering from two recent surgeries at MMH.

Vanese Cedar (friend of Brenda Wheeler) is facing a difficult battle with cancer.

Our country as we come together after the election of a new president.

Leona Currier (3-week old infant/Tammi Hays knows the family), has a serious heart

condition & is being treated at Children's Hospital in Columbus. Pray for healing. 11/27

Frank Davis is recovering at home with on-going physical therapy. (10/9).

Richard Davis is asking for prayers for wisdom and guidance as he seeks God’s will.

Teri Day will have chemo treatments through mid-December. (11/6)

Terry Dennis (Mary’s father in law and Alexis Hefner’s step-grandfather) on-going

cancer treatments. (10/23)

Jan Drennon is dealing with serious back issues; pain management until she can see a

specialist. (11/20)

Kim Fordyce (friend of Cheryl Burnem) recovering from heart surgery, on-going

dialysis. (11/20)

Alice Fought (friend/Judy Florence) some improvement, pain-management, fighting

cancer.

Nora Lee Gilchrist (Leslie McHenry and Jenny Hannan’s mother) on-going care.(10/9)

Steve Hall (Jean Farrah’s brother) is recovering from a serious stroke at Selby. (11/20)

Ed Huffman pain procedure on 11/28; knee surgery will follow 12/6 at Selby. (11/13)

Regina Law (friend of Rhonda Johnston) praying for chemo and radiation to reduce

tumor to allow for surgery; continues on the liver transplant list. (11/20)

Jean Lawrence (John Sprague’s momr) was transferred to Ruby for more tests. (11/20)

Silas, infant son of Gary & Neisha Lockney, who has been struggling with pneumonia.

Debbie Mason, friend of Tom Jamison, is in ICU at Cleveland Clinic. There are no

surgical options left. The family needs wisdom and guidance to decide as they consider

treatment options. (11/27)

Amelia McPeak's father was diagnosed with a rare skin cancer, pray for on-going tests

and treatments. (11/27)

Viola Moellendick will be transferred from Health South to Colonial House; she is

struggling. (11/6)

Beverly “Susie” Mollohan (friend of Wanda Demoss) is doing rehab at Health South.

Sue Musgrave (friend of Fred Anderson/wife of Dan) is struggling with some serious

health issues (11/27)

Cyndi Porter will begin 3 months of chemo after she heals from her cancer surgery.

Danielle Sandy (great niece of Earl and Diana Johnson, student at WVU) has been

suffering with severe thyroid issues. Surgery has been delayed until they can balance

her thyroid numbers. (11/20)

Snowie Sayre (Jim’s 103 year old mother) is RAH after being treated for a broken leg.

Andy Swearingen is recovering at home from knee surgery this past week. (11/13)

Joan Stutler is recovering from hip surgery at Health South. (11/20)

Joyce Taylor (Brion and Kim Matheny’s sister-in-law) has been diagnosed with cancer.

(11/20)

Billie Turner (Rodney and Dodie’s daughter) is doing therapy at her home. Pray for

continued healing.

Vincent Watson as he grieves the loss of his mother Jennifer Mullins. (11/13)

Bob Weimer is having on-going heart tests and will have surgery soon. (11/20)

Greg West is recovering from mouth cancer surgery in Columbus last week. (11/13)

Paul Westfall dealing with limited mobility; wisdom for long term care decisions.

David Williams is doing rehab from his home; he has made an amazing recovery.

Jared Wince will be home from his deployment in the Persian Gulf by December 30.

HOMEBOUND: Jean Beatty, Beverly Boggs, Jerry Evans, Janet Hotsinpiller,

Gerald Morgan, Madalyn Powell, Paul Westfall, Glenola Woodyard

ASSISTED LIVING: Colonial House: Viola Moellendick, Barbara Reed,

Betty Jo Wiseman / Willows: Rev. Bryan Blair, Corinne Wade, Blanche Wentzel

Cedar Grove: Marjorie Cox, Glenn Miller, Lorene Wigal / Eagle Pointe: George

Hale, Ida Lee Lamm, Aileen Wortman / The Pines: Claude Denton / Wyngate: Sam

Bolian, Prudence Kinney, Gene McPherson / Appletree (in Vincent) Alonzo Moore /

Worthington: Doris Folden

OUT OF TOWN: Betty Bailey, Imogene Buckley, Phyllis Crone, Joyce Rountree,

Boots Sinar