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Hanging of the Greens December 3, 2017 6:00 p. m. * Please stand as you are able

Greeting Rev. Ryan Clore

Prelude Mr. Jim Council Bouree in G Major G. F. Handel, arr. Steven Scott

*Call to Worship Isaiah 40:3-5 Rev. Clore

*Hymn No. 76 VENI EMMANUEL

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

*Advent Response Congregation

Leader: How shall we prepare this house for the coming of the King?

People: With branches of cedar; the tree of royalty.

Leader: How shall we prepare this house for the coming of the eternal Christ?

People: With garlands of pine and fir; whose leaves are ever living and ever green.

Leader: How shall we prepare our hearts for the coming of the Son of God?

People: By hearing again the words of the prophets, who foretold the saving work of God.

Leader: For God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved.

People: Glory to God in the highest!

Leader: Let us pray: Loving Father, who has brought us again to this season of Advent, we wait in anticipation for the birth of your son, Jesus of Nazareth. Open our hearts that we may joyfully welcome him. Open our lips that we may truly sing with uplifted hearts, “Glory to God in the highest,” and on earth peace among all people with whom you are pleased. Amen.

Choral Response The Chancel Choir

Clime to the Top of the Highest Mountain Carolyn Jennings (adapted from Isaiah 40)

The Advent Wreath

Scripture Reading Isaiah 60:1-3 Mrs. Mary Hooks

Significance of the Advent Wreath

Blessing of the Advent Wreath (spoken by all)

Holy God, bless this wreath bearing candles of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. As we prepare your house for the coming of your Son, help us know that Jesus is truly the “Light of the World.”

Hymn No. 83 Arise, Your Light Is Come FESTAL SONG

The Greenery

Scripture Reading Isaiah 60:13 Mrs. Lauren Cole

Significance of the Greenery

Blessing of the Greenery (spoken by all)

Holy God, bless this greenery, symbols of life. As we prepare your house for the coming of your Son, help us know that Jesus is truly the “Messiah of the World.”

Carol Adorning Your House, God AFTON Procession of the Greenery

The Poinsettias

Scripture Reading Isaiah 35:1-2 Mrs. Hilda Ray

Significance of the Poinsettias

Blessing of the Poinsettias (spoken by all)

Holy God, bless these poinsettias, symbols of suffering on our behalf. As we prepare your house for the coming of your Son, help us know that Jesus is truly the “Savior of the World.”

Carol No. 78 Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming ES IST EIN ROS’ Procession of the Poinsettias

The Chrismons

Scripture Reading Revelation 22:12-14a Maggie Hensley and Bryce Russell

Significance of the Chrismons

Blessing of the Chrismons (spoken by all)

Holy God, bless these Chrismons, symbols representing Christ our Savior. As we prepare your house for the coming of your Son, help us know that Jesus is truly “the King of kings.”

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Carol Evergreen and Ever-fragrant STUTTGART

Bell Response Combined Children’s Choirs Bells Are Ringing Joanne LeDoux and Milton LeDoux

The Bells

Significance of the Bells Mrs. Robin Fort

Blessing of the Bells (spoken by all)

Holy God, bless these bells, symbols of proclamation. As we prepare your house for the coming of your Son, help us to proclaim Jesus “the Lord of All.”

Bell Response Youth and Adult Handbells Ding Dong Merrily on High arr. Karen Roth

The Light

Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:2, John 8:12 Rev. Clore

Devotion One Light in the Darkness

Lighting of the Candles

Carol O Little Town of Bethlehem ST. LOUIS

1. O little town of Bethlehem, 3. How silently, how silently How still we see thee lie! The wondrous gift is giv’n! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep So God imparts to human hearts The silent stars go by; The blessings of His heav’n. Yet in thy dark streets shineth No ears may hear His coming, The everlasting Light; But in this world of sin The hope and fears of all the years Where meek souls will receive Him, still Are met in thee to night. The dear Christ enters in.

2. For Christ is born of Mary, 4. O holy Child of Bethlehem! And gathered all above, Descend to us, we pray; While mortals sleep, the angels keep Cast out our sin, and enter in, Their watch of won-d’ring love. Be born in us today! O morning stars, together We hear the Christmas angels Proclaim the holy birth, The great glad tidings tell; And praises sing to God the King, O come to us, abide with us, And peace to men on earth! Our Lord Immanuel!

The Proclamation of Good News

Leader: The Greenery has been hung! The candles are lit! People: The sound of our songs and words has filled the air. Leader: Our sanctuary has been transformed for the celebration of Christ’s coming. Let us dedicate all that we do and all that we are to the glory of the Father who sent his son, Jesus Christ, to be our Savior. People: “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, and good will toward all people.”

*Carol Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA

1. Angels we have heard on high, 3. Come to Bethlehem, and see Sweetly singing o’er the plains: Him whose birth the angels sing; And the mountains in reply, Come, adore on bended knee Echoing their joyous strains. Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo!

2. Shepherds, why this jubilee? 4. See Him in a manger laid, Why your joyous strains prolong? Whom the choirs of angels praise; What the gladsome tidings be Mary, Joseph, lend your aid, Which inspire your heav’nly song? While our hearts in love we raise. Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! *Postlude Mr. Council A Festal Fanfare J. S. Bach Arr. Van Denman Thompson

Hanging of the Greens Committee

David Heath Stephen Prince Hilda Ray Mary Alice Stanley Donna Prince, (Chair) April Ray Mel Ray Glenn Waters Sherry Waters

Audio-Visual

Eric Kronenwetter Kirby Sanderson (Co-Chair) Jason Schoolcraft (Co-chair)

Flower Committee Robin Fort Mary Hooks Michael Memory Mary Alice Stanley (Chair)

Social Committee

Genie Carter Charlie Duncan April Ray Pat Davis Donna Prince (Co-chair) Mary Alice Stanley Karen Dawsey Stephen Prince (Co-chair) Merle Worley

Hanging of the Greens Participants

Greenery

Justin, Holly, & Addilyn Faulk Jim, Erin, Bridger, & Ryder Warlick Ellis, Taylor, & Addison Jordan Greg, Jennifer, & Maggie Williamson Alston, Christy, & Jordan Prince Kevin, Melissa, Gwyneth, & Grant Williamson Ethan, Katherine, & River Scott

Youth

Maggie Hensley Leah Sanderson Emily Sauls Bridger Warlick Bryce Russell Andrew Sauls Mitchell Sauls Mary-Gregg Williamson Carly Sanderson Jillian Young

Combined Children’s Choirs

Adam Brown Addilyn Faulk Carson Lynn Wyatt Stover Charlotte Brown Addison Jordan Benlyn Sauls Maggie Williamson Luke Clore

Melody Makers: Sue Jordan, Director Young Musicians: Eddie Fort, Director

Chancel Choir

Stephen Bazemore Myrtle Corbett Pat Hyatt Helen Monroe Armond Carter Sylvia Elkins Sue Jordan Stephen Prince Ryan Clore Melvin Ezzell Ruth Kuykendall Ella Jo Sellers Brownie Cook Robin Fort Rose Langston Burline Stocks Leigh Cook Joann Hinson Jolene Lewis Bridger Warlick

Eddie Fort, Director Mr. Jim Council, Interim Organist

Handbell Choir

Heather Bazemore Bryce Russell Andrew Sauls Bridger Warlick Stephen Bazemore Carly Sanderson Emily Sauls Mary-Gregg Williamson Maggie Hensley Leah Sanderson Mitchell Sauls

Ministerial Staff Rev. Ryan Clore, Pastor

Rev. Eddie Fort, Minister of Music

Ministry Assistance Staff

Teresa Malpass, Ministry Assistant Dinah Reaves, Financial Ministry Assistant

Mr. Jim Council, Interim Organist CCLI # 1445259

Wreath’s Given

In Memory Of: Given By: In Honor Of: Given By:

John Norosky Norosky Family Sunday School Teachers Ruth Believers Sunday Sch. Class Pete Huggins Dinah Reaves Rev. Ryan Clore Juanita Stanley Tom Ray Hilda Ray Rev. Eddie Fort Juanita Stanley Jack Vareen Jo Anne Vareen Myrtle Corbett Juanita Stanley Bettie Lou Memory Vann & Louise Underwood Hilda Ray Juanita Stanley Charles & Thelma Lytle John & Janet Plasky Charlie Duncan Vann & Louise Underwood Evelyn Singletary Gail Stroscio, Corey and Julie Anthony and Norma Stroscio Gail and Michael Stroscio, Corey and Julie Grady & Betty Waters Ken Waters, Donna Waters Massingale, & Sheila Waters

Chrismon Tree The Chrismon Tree is given to the Glory of God and in loving memory and honor of:

In Memory Of: Given By: Carol Greer Karen Dawsey

Poinsettia Tree

In Memory Of: Given By: In Honor Of: Given By:

Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Hooks Joe & Mary Hooks All God’s Creatures Great & Small Eric & Betty Gail Kronenwetter

Mr. & Mrs. John McNeill, Sr. Joe & Mary Hooks The Trinity - God, our Father Bill & Jolene Lewis Beth Robinson Joe & Mary Hooks Jesus Christ, our Savior, & The Holy Spirit, our Comforter

Poinsettias Given

In Honor Of: Given By: In Honor Of: Given By:

Fred & Martha Senter Mary Alice Stanley Buster & Genie Carter Chad & Kate Lee Watha Cook Dinah Reaves Harry & Donna Lee Chad & Kate Lee Betty Jackson Myrtie Sellers Wade & Nancy Byrd Chad & Kate Lee Armond & Brenda Carter Chad & Kate Lee Caroline Hensley College Graduation Charlotte Collins FBC Deacons Bill & Jolene Lewis FBC Staff, their spouses and children Bill & Jolene Lewis John the Baptist SS Class Bill & Jolene Lewis FBC General Officers & Teachers Bill & Jolene Lewis Gleaner’s Sunday School Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Koinonia Sunday School Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Ruth Believers SS Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Apostles Sunday School Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Inquirers Sunday School Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Grades 9-12 Sunday School Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Grades 6-8 SS Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Grades 1 & 2 Sunday School Class Bill & Jolene Lewis 3, 4, & 5 Year Old SS Class Bill & Jolene Lewis Babies & Toddlers SS Class Bill & Jolene Lewis The Music Department Bill & Jolene Lewis FBC Shut-ins Bill & Jolene Lewis FBC Members at Shoreland Bill & Jolene Lewis FBC Members at Liberty Commons Bill & Jolene Lewis FBC Members at Autumn Care Bill & Jolene Lewis Warren Cook Howard & Jackie Jones Lois Batten Howard & Jackie Jones Doris Davis Howard & Jackie Jones Betty Jackson Howard & Jackie Jones George Holt Howard & Jackie Jones Joe Sellers Howard & Jackie Jones Frances Price Howard & Jackie Jones Donald & Betty Jo Prevatte Doris Davis Carlton & Mary Jean Prince Doris Davis Juanita Stanley Doris Davis Janet Plasky Doris Davis Joseph Warren Cook, Jr. Joe & Catherine Cook John & Janet Plasky Rose Langston Stan & Carolyn Southerland Warren Cook Rose Langston Robert & Juanita Tedder Rose Langston Gleaners Sunday School Class Members Rose Langston First Baptist Church Staff Rose Langston Warren Cook Barbara Whitson Doris Davis Barbara Whitson Dewey Hill Barbara Whitson Betty Jackson Barbara Whitson Gayle Powell Barbara Whitson Frances Price Barbara Whitson Joe Sellers Barbara Whitson Nancy Smith Barbara Whitson Rev. Ryan, Jenny, Luke, & Shannon Clore John & Janet Plasky Doris Davis John & Janet Plasky Rev. Eddie & Robin Fort John & Janet Plasky George Holt John & Janet Plasky Kay Huggins John & Janet Plasky Betty Jackson John & Janet Plasky Rose Langston John & Janet Plasky Gayle Powell John & Janet Plasky Donald & Betty Joe Prevatte John & Janet Plasky Frances Price John & Janet Plasky Hilda Ray John & Janet Plasky Rev. Joe Sellers John & Janet Plasky Marie Sellers John & Janet Plasky Myrtie Sellers John & Janet Plasky Nancy Smith John & Janet Plasky Sylvia Walker John & Janet Plasky Emory & Brenda Worley John & Janet Plasky Frances Yow John & Janet Plasky Warren Cook Carlton & Mary Jean Prince

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Poinsettia’s Given (cont’d)

In Memory Of: Given By:

Tom Stanley Mary Alice Stanley Tom Stanley Fred & Martha Senter Graham Carter Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. A. G. Carter, Jr. Anonymous Frank & Nellie Norosky Norosky Family Willard & Opal Huggins Norosky Family Billy Cook Dinah Reaves Paul & Gregory Sellers Myrtie Sellers Karen Wilds Myrtie Sellers Graham Carter Chad & Kate Lee Furney and Kay Baker Gail Stroscio, Corey and Julie Charlie Hall Buster & Genie Carter Grace & Lynn Duncan Charlie & Dale Duncan Mr. & Mrs. A. G. Carter, Jr. Armond & Brenda Carter Graham Carter Armond & Brenda Carter Mr. Lionel Todd Armond & Brenda Carter Mickey and Carol Smith Greer Bill & Jolene Lewis Furney & Kay Baker Bill & Jolene Lewis Miriam Bright Bill & Jolene Lewis Charlotte Renee Black Patterson Bill & Jolene Lewis Horace C & Alice Lucille Wright Fowler Bill & Jolene Lewis Thomas Purnell & Reatha Mae Ward Lewis Bill & Jolene Lewis Jimmy Spivey Bill & Jolene Lewis David Wall Ed & Joanne Wall Marion Davis, Sr. Doris Davis Marion Davis, Jr. Doris Davis Mary Cook Joe & Catherine Cook Stan & Carolyn Southerland Warren Cook, Sr. Joe & Catherine Cook Stan& Carolyn Southerland Velma Cook Joe & Catherine Cook Stan & Carolyn Southerland Rebecca Brown Joe & Catherine Stan & Carolyn Southerland David Walters Peggy Walters John Norosky Carl & Hilda Butler Daniel Suggs Carl & Hilda Butler Paul Sellers Carl & Hilda Butler Kay Baker Carl & Hilda Butler Furney Baker Carl & Hilda Butler Bettie Lou Memory Carl & Hilda Butler Charlie Langston Rose Langston Charlie Hall Rose Langston Pete Huggins His Family John Norosky The Huggins Family Charlie Trotter The Huggins Family Mr. & Mrs. C. F. Thompson Their Family Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Huggins Their Family Bettie Lou Memory Carlton & Mary Jean Prince Miriam Bright Carlton & Mary Jean Prince Olene Utley Carlton & Mary Jean Prince

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We sincerely apologize if we have inadvertently omitted any participant or contribution from the program.