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This Week at FRC . . .

TONIGHT

Kids Grassroots Christmas—6:30pm

FRC OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS:

Mon-Thu, 9am-1pm; Closed Friday

TUE, DEC 19

Men Finishing Strong Bible Study—Conference Room, 9am

Nourishing Our Neighbors—Wezeman Hall, 5pm

WED, DEC 20

Game Day—Activity Center, 1pm

Midweek Prayer—Overflow Room, 5pm

THU, DEC 21

Men Working Bible Study—Whidbey Coffee (SR 20), 6:30am Women’s Coffee Break Bible Study—Conference Room, 10am

Worship Team Practice—Sanctuary, 7pm

SUN, DEC 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service—6:30pm

Special offering for Children of the Promise

During this season of giving, please consider

generously supporting the ministries of FRC,

FRC Missions and/or the FRC Building Fund.

Contributions may be made through our

weekly offerings, giving online at frcoh.org/

give, by transferring stock, or through a larger

year-end gift. For details on how you can be a blessing through

giving stock or charitable IRA rollovers, contact the church office.

FRC Holiday Office Hours

December 18 - 29

9am - 1pm Tue - Thu

Closed Fridays

Closed Christmas and New Year's Day

Richard Christian (FRC's new Youth Director/

Worship Coordinator) and his family are

expected to arrive in Oak Harbor the first

week of January! Let's welcome the Christians

by stocking their pantry with food and kitchen

items! Drop any of the following items off in

the lobby by January 1: groceries, everyday cleaning products

(detergent, etc.), paper products (paper towels, etc.), gift cards

or cash (we'll do the shopping!).

Pastor Matt will be leading a four-week course

for those who want to know more about our

denomination (the Reformed Church in

America) and what membership at FRC looks

like. Register at the Connect Desk in the Lobby

or contact Jacob Tedrow at jacob@frcoh.org.

The next Midweek Adult Class will be taught by

FRC's Pastoral Resident, Jacob Tedrow. It will

be a 6-week course based on the book,

"Surprised by Hope" by N.T. Wright. You can

purchase the book downtown at His Place

Christian Book Store or at amazon.com. Class

starts Wed, Jan 10 at 6:30pm in the Overflow Room.

act! I am thankful for a Pastor

and who encourages our vision,

supports our school and

continually reaffirms this ministry

at FRC! I am thankful for our FRC

family and staff who supports

our school and welcomes us to

fill the halls and classrooms each

day!

LOVE – I love FRC KIDZ Preschool!

It has been hard being away

from the school, the staff and my

FRC family! I love hearing the

stories of the kids, the progress

they are making academically

and socially and being a part of

our families lives. I love the fact

that our families walk into FRC

each day! I love that we are

able to provide our kids with their

first school experience and most

importantly I love that they hear

stories from the bible each day!

Thank you FRC for being the

loving church that you are! Thank you for loving and

supporting FRC KIDZ Preschool!

I love our FRC Family and FRC

KIDZ!!!

Merry Christmas!

Janelle Barton

FRC Kidz Preschool Director

JOY, GRATITUDE AND LOVE

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I don’t know

what it is about this song that I love…maybe because

Christmas truly is the most

wonderful time of the year! A

time where we are able to focus

on the birth of our Lord and

Savior, Jesus Christ. It is also the

time of year where we begin to

look back and reflect on the

past year! As, I reflect on the

past year at FRC KIDZ Preschool,

my heart is filled with Joy,

Gratitude, and Love!

JOY – FRC Kidz Preschool began

its tenth year in September. We

filled our halls with returning

amilies, new families, returning

teachers, and new teachers! I

continue to be amazed at the

hand that God has had from the

beginning (Mothers Day Out)

until now in

the growth

of our

days, classes, and teachers! We

have become a family!

GRATITUDE – I am thankful for our

staff, parents, and kiddos who

attend FRC KIDZ! Thankful that

we have the opportunity to

share God’s love on a daily basis

in the way that we speak and

First Reformed Church Sunday | December 17, 2017 | 10am

Order of Worship

Prelude

Call to Worship/Advent Candle Lighting

Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”

Welcome & Passing the Peace

Community Life

Children ages 4 years thru 6th grade

are invited to Children’s Worship

Song “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”

Prayer of Confession & Words of Assurance

Song “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”

Sermon Pastor Matt Waite

“A Voice for God” or “Where’s your ID?” John 1:6-8, 19-29

Prayers of the People

Offering

Song “A King is Born”

Benediction

Reprise

Postlude

First Reformed Church Sunday | December 17, 2017 | 10am

Order of Worship

Prelude

Call to Worship/Advent Candle Lighting

Song “Angels From the Realms of Glory”

Welcome & Passing the Peace

Community Life

Children ages 4 years thru 6th grade

are invited to Children’s Worship

Song “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear”

Prayer of Confession & Words of Assurance

Song “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”

Sermon Pastor Matt Waite

“A Voice for God” or “Where’s your ID?” John 1:6-8, 19-29

Prayers of the People

Offering

Song “A King is Born”

Benediction

Reprise

Postlude