PRAISE AND PRAYER

Sympathies to Velvet & Dale Sulymka on the passing of Velvet’s mother, Jessie Neufeld, Friday, Nov 22.

People for Prayer

Dorothy Arlt Todd & Ruth Lohvinenko Kevin & Tracy Zimmerman

The family of Anna (Anni) Peters would like to express our thanks to Eastview Community Church on behalf of our mom and grandma. Special thanks to the care group for the lovely flowers, love, support, and prayers throughout her illness and

passing on Nov 23, 2019. - Paul and David Peters and families Please pray … *For the many faithful volunteers serving at Eastview each week *For our pastors & staff, leadership board, property & finance, and missions team *For One88 Community Church, for pastor Dave & Nicole Ens, (chaplain) Greg & Janet Armstrong, and for the lead team. *For Willowdale Fellowship in Tyndall MB, pastors Norm & Gwen Neufeld *For Forward House, for Peter, and the staff and men in the program *For Dignity House, for the staff, volunteers, and women attending

Do you need prayer? Please stay back after the service and share your prayer request with someone near you.

LIFE JOURNALING Contact: johnny@eastview.org Life Journal Readings for this Week:

Sun, Dec 15 Proverbs 23, Luke 1:26-56, Psalm 43 Mon, Dec 16 Proverbs 24, Luke 1:57-80, Psalm 44 Tue, Dec 17 Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 2:1-20, Psalm 45 Wed, Dec 18 Isaiah 52:7-9, Luke 2:21-35, Psalm 46 Thu, Dec 19 Isaiah 40:7-9, Luke 2:36-40, Psalm 47 Fri, Dec 20 Genesis 3:8-15, Matthew 1:1-17, Psalm 48 Sat, Dec 21 Genesis 15:1-6, Matthew 1:18-25, Psalm 49

EASTVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 315 Maxwell King Drive East St. Paul MB R2E 0P4 Phone: 204.334.4675 Email: information@eastview.org

DECEMBER 15, 2019 WWW.EASTVIEW. ORG

For centuries, Christians around the world have used the four weeks leading up to Christmas to prepare themselves for the celebration of Jesus’ birth. Each week we will be looking at one of the four themes of Advent,

which come to their fulfillment in the arrival of Jesus. This week we are talking about: Love

Welcome to Eastview! We’re glad you’re here!

At Eastview, we are committed to “Leading people to Christ and on to maturity in Him.”

Worship Services: 9:15 & 11:15am Messages are available to view any time online at: www.eastview.org/sermons or may be downloaded for viewing offline at: https://vimeo.com/234215870 Today: Third Sunday of Advent Love (Agape) Next Week: Fourth Sunday of Advent Joy (Chara) Music Team: Brenda Bage, Steve Dick, Lisa Enns, Ethan Friesen, Logan Penner, Jeremy Penner, Heidi Spletzer, Ryan Waschuk

THIS WEEK AT EASTVIEW Tues, Dec 17 Office closed 7:00pm Tuesday Night Prayer 7:00pm Young Adults Wed, Dec 18 7:00pm Music Team Rehearsal 8:00pm Adult Volleyball Sun, Dec 22 9:15 & 11:15am Worship Services Tue, Dec 24 5:00pm & 6:30pm Christmas Eve Services New to Eastview? We’d love to connect with you! Please join us for coffee and treats at the Newcomers Lounge after the service.

FROM THE OFFICE Christmas Eve Service Times: Tue, Dec 24 @ 5pm & 6:30pm

See the Bulletin Happenings Page this morning for ways you can help to make this a warm and welcoming place for all who come through our doors on Christmas Eve. Cookies for Christmas Eve at ECC! Thanks to those who have already signed up to bring cookies for our Christmas Eve services! We are still in need of more baking so if you are able to contribute, please sign up at the Welcome Centre!

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Contact: laura@eastview.org

Nursery: An Infant Room is available for infants and their mothers. The Family Room is equipped with a TV feed of the service, toys, and a microwave.

Nursery Room 2: God’s Story - Jesus is born (Luke 2:5-7) We love you baby Jesus! Thank you, God for Baby Jesus.

KidsTown Jr Ages 3-5: God’s Story - Mary and Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56) – Children will discover that Mary’s cousin, Elizabeth, had a baby in her tummy too, who, jumped with joy because that baby knew Jesus (inside Mary’s tummy) was the son of God. Memory Verse: God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son. John 3:16a

KidsTown Gr 1-4 & Club 56 Gr 5 & 6: God’s Story: God’s Story - Prayers, Visions & Dreams (Daniel 7-12) Kids will learn that God’s kingdom isn’t about being from a certain country or a certain family or speaking a certain language or having a certain colour of skin – people of all nations are a part of God’s kingdom. Memory Verse: And he was given authority, glory and a kingdom. People of all nations, no matter what language they spoke, worshiped him. His authority will last forever. Daniel 7:14 *Parents please take note - on Sunday, December 29 there will be no Children’s Ministry Programming.

Songs this morning: Joy To The World (Unspeakable Joy) George Frederic Handel, Chris Tomlin Hark The Herald (King of Heaven) Charles Wesley, Paul Baloche Angels From The Realms Henry Thomas Smart, Paul Baloche My Soul Magnifies The Lord Chris Tomlin Way Maker Okoro Egbu

DECEMBER 15, 2019

YOUTH MINISTRY Contact: dwight@eastview.org

Jr High Sunday School: 9:15 & 11:15am in the Youth Room No youth Sunday school programming Dec 22 & 29 - join us in the sanctuary for the services! We will resume Sunday School on Sun, January 5, 2020. Junior & Senior High Youth Events: taking a break over the Christmas season. Next One: Friday, January 3, 2020

YOUNG ADULTS Contact: johnny@eastview.org

20-somethings, students, professionals... find out more information

at the Eastview Young Adults Facebook page

Tue, Dec 17: Pay it Forward!

Join a LifeGroup! Are you a young adult wanting to connect in a deeper community and grow closer to Jesus? (email johnny@eastview.org)

SAFE PLACE POLICY Eastview Community Church values providing a safe environment for all who participate and serve in the various ministries. To be proactive in protecting the vulnerable individuals - children, youth, vulnerable adults and ministry personnel - there are processes and procedures in place. Eastview adheres to the MB Church of Manitoba Safe Place Policy for Vulnerable Person Protection and Abuse Prevention.

ADULT MINISTRY Contact: delbert@eastview.org Tuesday Night Prayer: Tuesday evenings @ 7:00pm Please join us! Tuesday Night Prayer is cancelled for Dec 24 & 31. We will resume Tue, Jan 7, 2020. Adult Volleyball: Wednesday evenings @ 8:00pm All are welcome! Men’s Group: Every second Wednesday @ 7:30pm in Eastview Room 105 Next one: Jan 8, 2020 Contact: John Froese, 204.661.9091 Time Out for Moms: fall session has concluded for this season. Watch for details regarding start-up of the next session! The Grace Group : A support group for women who are walking alongside someone with mental health difficulties or walking their own mental health journey. Every other Wednesday @ 7:30pm at Eastview Next One: Jan 8, 2020 Contact: Helen Guenther helenguenther64@gmail.com or call 204.771.1702 Women’s Wednesday Morning Study, 9:30am: If you are struggling with emotional wounds and feel you would like to work through some healing in a group setting, please contact Bertha Wiebe at 204.390.2225 or email hbmaj@mts.net. Next one: Wed, Jan 15, 2020

LIFE GROUPS Contact: johnny@eastview.org

Life Groups are at the core of all ministries here at Eastview. From KidsTown to Youth and Young Adults and into Men’s and Women’s ministry our hope is that everyone who calls Eastview home would find a place in a Life Group where they can be cared for, discipled and equipped to disciple others.

Did you know that … door windows in Children’s Program

areas are never to be covered in order to maintain clear

sight lines into rooms?

WORSHIP MINISTRY Contact: steve@eastview.org Micah 5:2-5a (NLT) But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, are only a small village among all the people of Judah. Yet a ruler of Israel, whose origins are in the distant past, will come from you on my behalf. The people of Israel will be abandoned to their enemies until the woman in labor gives birth. Then at last his fellow countrymen will return from exile to their own land. And he will stand to lead his flock with the LORD’s strength, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God. Then his people will live there undisturbed, for he will be highly honored around the world. And he will be the source of peace. ECC Christmas Eve Services: Tue, Dec 24 @ 5:00pm & 6:30pm Choir Rehearsals have concluded for this season. We will begin again on Monday, January 13 @ 7:00pm. Please join us!

EASTVIEW MISSIONS Advent Appeal: During this advent season, Eastview is once again taking part in Advent Appeal. This is our chance as a church body to raise funds that go toward our yearly missions budget. These generous gifts make their way to supporting our various missions partners and supported ministries throughout the year. This is another incredible way that we can show love to individuals and organizations that are making a difference in sharing the good news about Jesus. At our Christmas Eve service, you will have a chance to give donations towards Advent Appeal. If you’re unable to attend that service, you can make a donation to Eastview anytime before that and designate your offering to ADVENT APPEAL. We hope that you and your family would join us in radical generosity!

- Thanks, Eastview Mission Committee

HAPPENINGS PAGE

Operation Christmas Child Over 100 shoe boxes were filled and dropped off in our foyer this year to bless kids around the world! Thanks Eastview!

Hey church family, this Christmas eve we are so looking forward to gathering together for a festive night full of tasty treats, heartwarming carols and inspiring story telling. This Christmas, we want to think missionally and reach out to our neighbours, our friends, our family and our co-workers and invite them to experience Jesus in a fresh new way. To make this happen, we need your help. We have some invite cards that are at the welcome centre - take one, pray over it, and think about who you are going to invite to come join us this Christmas eve. As neighbours, friends, coworkers and family come and experience Christmas eve here at Eastview, we want this to be a night they’ll remember, so we’ll also need help in a few more areas:

Baking - If you love to bake, or have a few Christmas favourites, please bake a little extra this year and drop them off at the church to share with those coming on Christmas Eve. A sign-up sheet is at the Welcome Centre.

Contact: lori@eastview.org

Campfire Carols - The youth band will be singing Christmas Carols around a campfire outside! if you have firewood, a portable campfire or want to join in the singing please let us know!

Contact: dwight@eastview.org

Serving Warm Drinks - We need some volunteers to make and hand out warm cups of hot chocolate and apple cider in the foyer.

Contact: johnny@eastview.org