ADVENT HOME GROUPS Tonight 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tonight adults will be meeting for fellowship, prayer and Bible study in home groups. Below is a list of homes where adult groups will be held. Family A-Z, Ken & Cara Boggs, 6019 Lacey Oak Dr, Pasadena

Impact, Barbara Roberson, 6102 Ghana Ln, Pasadena

Journey, Bobby & Rebecca Martin, 1623 Rustic Oak Ln, Seabrook

Kaleidoscope, Patricia Powitzky, 701 Victory Terrace Ln,

Friendswood

Men & Women in the Word, Loyd & Judy Wells, 4206 Shanna Ln, Pas.

Oasis of Faith, Dan & Jeannie Hinton, 2622 Dupont St., Pasadena

Pathfinders, Hank & Carolyn Williams, 1814 Wyndale Dr, Deer Park

Singles iii, Great Hall CF

Young Adult 1, Kirk & Brittany Wells, 14559 Oak Chase Dr, Houston

Young Adult 3, Main Connection The Preschool and Children will participate in a Happy Birthday, Jesus, Party in the Kidz Place and Youth will meet at 4:30 for choir and then move upstairs to the Student Area at 5:30. Parents, please pick up your children by 7:30 p.m.

8:15 a.m. Worship Service

PRELUDE ............................................................................ Candace Ross RESPONSIVE READING .......................................................... Lonnie Cox

The Wonder of the Promise Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus No. 77 ............................ All Worshipers WELCOME ................................................................................. Jeff Fuqua Great God of Heaven ............................................................ All Worshipers ADVENT READING ................................................................... Lonnie Cox Join Us Here ......................................................................... All Worshipers ADVENT PRAYER..................................................................... Lonnie Cox Good Christian Men, Rejoice No. 96 ..................................... All Worshipers Angels We Have Heard on High No. 100 .............................. All Worshipers OFFERTORY PRAYER ................................................................. Joe Rice How Great Our Joy .................................. Alison Cox & Candace Ross Testimony in Song............................................................... Stephanie Ham MESSAGE ............................................................................. Dr. Ron Lyles

THE WORLD OF OLIVER TWIST Isaiah 49:1-6

Shine, Jesus, Shine No. 579 ................................................. All Worshipers PARTING PRAISE ................................................................ All Worshipers

Go, Tell It On the Mountain No. 95 POSTLUDE .......................................................................... Candace Ross

+ Permission to project words granted by CCLI#1465301

8:15 PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS Cynthia Bailey, Mary Moore, Steven Cunningham, Brett Carpenter, Samantha Cunningham, Ashley Carpenter, Ken Moore

10:45 a.m. Worship Service

WORSHIP SONGS

Open Up the Heavens My Soul Magnifies the Lord

Angels We Have Heard on High O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

MESSAGE

THE WORLD OF OLIVER TWIST Isaiah 49:1-6

PRAISE BAND

Art Almeida, Jacob Benavides, Dana Deibel, Patti Fuqua,

Justin Kichline, Rod Sutton, Jeff Warner

PRAISE TEAM

Stephanie Bailey, Derrick Bready, Scott Graham, Stephanie Ham

KidZone CHILDREN’S WORSHIP

For children K-3rd Grade, upstairs Kidz Place, following music

Workers: Ann Steen, Greg Steen

10:45 PRESCHOOL EXTENDED TEACHING CARE WORKERS

Carolyn Preston, April Ferrell, Annelle Graham, Lauren Preston, Donna

Tremont, Michelle Thomas, Anthony Ferrell, Michael Preston, Cori Ripley,

Karen Parker, Brian Ripley

WELCOME! We are glad you are here today. Members and guests are welcome to participate in all ministries of the church. For more information, stop by the Welcome Desk in the Narthex (lobby) or call the church office (281)487-8200, Monday through Friday, 9-noon and 1-4:30 PM. PRESCHOOLERS - We provide care and learning opportunities for all children up through Pre-Kindergarten during all worship services in our Kelley Preschool Suite. If you need assistance, please go to the Welcome Desk in the Narthex. KIDZONE - A special time of worship for children age 4 - 3rd grade. Parents, pick up your children from the Kidz Place following 10:45 a.m. worship (take elevator to the second floor or follow signs to Children’s Suite).

OUR LOVED ONES IN THE HOSPITAL (as of December 4, 2015) Bill Bailey, Memorial SE Tom Deibel, St. Luke’s Steve Grafton, Sr., St. Luke’s Steve Herrington, St. Luke’s Patients Fred Stuart, Specialty Select Hospital Colton Childers (Allen & Sharon Childers’ grandson), TX Children’s Mike Doolan (Kevin & Trish Nicholls’ son), St. Luke’s-The Woodlands Cheryl Suffron (Christopher Suffron’s mother), Kindred, Clear Lake

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR . . . Family of Jack Bains Family of Norma Wash (former member) Shirley French in the loss of her uncle Thomas Graham in the loss of his father Gary & Pat Madsen in the loss of their nephew Juanita Rogers in the loss of her sister-in-law Charles Cockrell Gary Karr Carol Sampson Patricia Gibb Bill Mount Robbie Graham Micki Richard Kathy Franz (Al Franz’s daughter-in-law) Anna Guest (Dorothy Bullion’s sister) Ann Kucera (Jimmie Moorhead’s granddaughter) Wanda Northam (Carol Powitzky’s niece) (A complete prayer list is located in the church office.)

You may direct your gift of love through the CBF Global Missions Offering or the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

POINSETTIAS FOR THE WORSHIP CENTER

Give a poinsettia in honor or memory of

your loved ones this holiday season.

Order forms are available at the Welcome Center, Main Connection, Martin Lobby, or the church office.

In order for the honorees to be listed in

the program for our Christmas Eve Service, we must have the completed

order forms by December 13.

Cost: $11.

SOUTH MAIN’S

PRESCHOOL MINISTRY

PRESENTS

A LIVE NATIVITY Featuring our

4 and 5 year olds Today, December 13 & 20

Stop by and see our children

between Sunday School and the 10:45 service

CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY CHOIR 5:30 p.m. service

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK SUNDAY, December 6 Men’s Ministry Breakfast, Great Hall BC ......................................... 7:00 AM

South Main Prayer Time, Prayer Room ................................ 7:45 / 8:55 AM

First Worship ................................................................................... 8:15 AM

Bible Study for all ages ................................................................... 9:30 AM

Second Worship ........................................................................... 10:45 AM

Acteens, Student Area .................................................................. 12:00 PM

Youth Ensemble & Stomp, Parlor Room 125 .................................. 3:30 PM

Youth Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room .............................................. 4:30 PM

Advent Home Groups, away ........................................................... 5:30 PM MONDAY, December 7 Living Well Class, Kidz Place .......................................................... 8:30 AM Muscle Pump, FLC ......................................................................... 9:00 AM Beginners Quilt Class, South Suite 167 ........................ 9:00 AM & 6:30 PM Zumba, FLC .................................................................................... 5:30 PM R.I.P.P.E.D., FLC Track .................................................................. 5:30 PM Upward Basketball Practice, FLC (M, T, Th) ................................... 6:30 PM TUESDAY, December 8 Zumba, FLC .................................................................................... 9:00 AM Full Body Combo, FLC.................................................................... 5:30 PM Celebration Ringers, South Suite 164 ............................................. 6:30 PM WEDNESDAY, December 9 Living Well Class, Kidz Place .......................................................... 8:30 AM Circuit Training, FLC ....................................................................... 9:00 AM ESL Classes ................................................................................... 9:00 AM Family Supper, Great Hall ............................................................... 5:00 PM Menu: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Rolls Kids: Quesadillas Soup: Taco Soup Dessert: Chunky Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars 5:05 Basketball (Grades 6-12), FLC ............................................... 5:05 PM Prayer Time, Great Hall .................................................................. 6:00 PM Preschool & Children’s Choirs ........................................................ 6:00 PM Adult Bible Study, Sunday School Planning, Outreach ................... 6:15 PM Youth Ricochet, Student Area ......................................................... 6:30 PM RAs, GAs, Mission Friends ............................................................. 6:45 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal, Worship Center .......................................... 7:00 PM THURSDAY, December 10 Zumba Sentao, FLC........................................................................ 9:00 AM Fit 25/Pilates, FLC .......................................................................... 5:30 PM Deacons Open House, Narthex ...................................................... 6:00 PM Vision Sign Language Class, South Suite 168 ................................ 6:00 PM FRIDAY, December 11 Pilates, FLC .................................................................................... 9:00 AM Rooftop Ministries Event, FLC ........................................................ 6:00 PM Singles Game Night, South Suite 167............................................. 6:15 PM

Pasadena Community Ministries

CHRISTMAS

FOOD BASKETS $10 buys a large turkey Make checks payable to "Pasadena Community

Ministries" and place in an offering envelope

CHRISTMAS SERVICES & SCHEDULE

Sunday, Dec. 6 5:30 PM Adult Advent Home Groups (No evening worship) 5:30 PM Preschool & Children’s Parties 5:30 PM Youth Advent Study & Fellowship Sunday, Dec. 13 5:40 PM Sounds of the Season (Children & Preschool Choirs) 6:30 PM Church-wide Cookie & Hot Chocolate Fellowship Wednesday, Dec, 16 6:30 PM All Youth Christmas Party Sunday, Dec. 20 5:40 PM Christmas Concert by our Youth & Adult Choirs & Orchestra Wednesday, Dec. 23 No evening activities Christmas Eve 5:30 & 9:00 PM Service of Carols and Candles December 24 - 25 Church Office Closed December 24 - January 1 FLC Closed Sunday, Dec. 27 9:30 AM Christmas Bible Study 10:45 AM One Worship Service Wednesday Dec. 30 No evening activities Thursday, Dec. 31 Church Office closes at noon Friday, January 1, 2016 Church Office & FLC closed

FOR THE RECORD . . . November 29, 2015 We welcome our newest member, Evan Penny. Sunday School Attendance ...................................................................1,961 South Main 646 Mission Ministry 1,315 Morning Worship Attendance ................................................................... 653 First Worship 302 Second Worship 351 Mission & Ministry Budget Offering ....................................... $ 54,327.67 Year to Date Budget Challenge ............................................. $ 2,527,000.00 Year to Date Budget Gifts ...................................................... $ 2,480,364.22 Year to Date Budget Expenses ............................................. $ 2,324,846.16

4300 E Sam Houston Pkwy S Pasadena Texas 77505

281.487.8200 www.southmain.org

Dr. Ron Lyles, Pastor December 6, 2015

2015 ADVENT DEVOTIONAL GUIDES Pick up your devotional guide, created and donated

by Buckner International, at the Welcome Desk.

THE SOUNDS OF THE SEASON Preschool & Children’s Choirs

Sunday, December 13 5:40 p.m. in the Worship Center

Cookie & Hot Chocolate Fellowship follows in Great Hall

Bring cookies to share to the kitchen before the concert!

Rehearsal at 5:15 p.m. in the Great Hall

Call the Music Office or email Jane at jalogan@

southmain.org

NOW WE’RE COOKIN’ COOKBOOKS Have you purchased your copy?

Get one to keep and one to give away.

Cost: $20 Available this morning in the Main

Connection or during the week in the church office.

Proceeds benefit the 2016 Youth Choir Music & Ministry Trip