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PRAISE AND PRAYER
People for Prayer
Dorothy Arlt Todd & Ruth Lohvinenko Kevin & Tracy Zimmerman
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, for the Lead Team, for those serving, and for those coming through their doors each day / week, sharing and journeying through life together. *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 taking part in the recovery program there *For Dave & Louise Sinclair-Peters, as they minister in Thailand and Myanmar *For Hampstead School, and for the Breakfast Program there *For wisdom for those in leadership in our city, province, and country
Do you need prayer? Please stay back after the service and share your prayer request with someone near you.
LIFE JOURNALING Contact: [email protected] Life Journal Readings for this Week:
Sun, Dec 8 Proverbs 16, Ephesians 4:1-16, Psalm 36 Mon, Dec 9 Proverbs 17, Ephesians 4: 17-32, Psalm 37 Tue, Dec 10 Proverbs 18, Ephesians 5:1-20, Psalm 38 Wed, Dec 11 Proverbs 19, Ephesians 5:21-33, Psalm 39 Thu, Dec 12 Proverbs 20, Ephesians 6:1-9, Psalm 40 Fri, Dec 13 Proverbs 21, Ephesians 6: 10-24, Psalm 41 Sat, Dec 14 Proverbs 22, Luke 1:1-25, Psalm 42
EASTVIEW COMMUNITY CHURCH 315 Maxwell King Drive East St. Paul MB R2E 0P4 Phone: 204.334.4675 Email: [email protected]
DECEMBER 8, 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: Peace
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: Second Sunday of Advent Peace (Shalom) Delbert Enns Choir Presentation Next Week: Third Sunday of Advent Love (Agape) Choir: Heidi Spletzer, Laura Schroeder, directors
Instruments: Marianne Enns (violin), Arlene Neufeld
(piano), Laura Schroeder (oboe), Joel Ulrich (flute)
Readings: Laura Kalmar
THIS WEEK AT EASTVIEW Tues, Dec 10 1:00pm Safety Committee Meeting 7:00pm Tuesday Night Prayer Wed, Dec 11 9:30am Women’s Wed Morning Group 7:30pm Men’s Group 7:00pm Music Team Rehearsal 8:00pm Adult Volleyball Fri, Dec 13 7:00pm Jr High & Sr High Youth Sun, Dec 15 9:15 & 11:15am Worship 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.
FINANCIAL UPDATE Fiscal Year: August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2020
Nov 30 YTD budgeted tithes: $350,000 ~~ Nov 30 YTD actual tithes: $325,585 Shortfall: ($24,415)
Thank you for your ongoing generosity.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Contact: [email protected] Do you love to hold babies? A Sunday morning volunteer is needed in KidsTown Room 1 (2X month) Contact [email protected]
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 - God’s Story - Jesus is born (Luke 2:5-7) The Star helped people find baby Jesus.
KidsTown Jr Ages 3-5: God’s Story - Mary and Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25) - Children will learn that Mary and Joseph were ready to serve God by being parents to Jesus, even though the circumstances weren’t easy. 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: Daniel & the Lion’s Den (Daniel 6) - though there are things on earth that can seem scary, kids will discover that because we know Jesus and live as a part of his kingdom, we really don’t need to be afraid. 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: What Child Shall Come Patrick M Liebergen What Child Is This William Chatterton Dix Infinite Beatitude B Carmen, M Emery Nativity Carol John Rutter What Sweeter Music John Rutter How Great Our Joy J Schrader Joy to the World George F Handel The Peace Carol Audrey Snyder Silent Night Franz Gruber
DECEMBER 8, 2019
YOUTH MINISTRY Contact: [email protected]
Jr High Sunday School: 9:15 & 11:15am in the Youth Room Junior & Senior High Youth Event, Friday, Dec 13, 7:00pm: EY Christmas Join us for a very comfy Christmas Celebration! Food, games, and a classic Christmas Movie!
YOUNG ADULTS Contact: [email protected]
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 [email protected])
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: [email protected] Tuesday Night Prayer: Tuesday evenings @ 7:00pm Please join us! Adult Volleyball: Wednesday evenings @ 8:00pm All are welcome! Seniors Christmas Lunch: Today @ 11:00am Enjoy the choir presentation in the first service, and then stay for lunch in the auditorium at 11:00am. Cost: $5 Men’s Group: Every second Wednesday @ 7:30pm in Eastview Room 105 Next one: Wed, Dec 11 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. Next one: Dec 11
LIFE GROUPS Contact: [email protected]
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 … All Ministry Personnel when serving
children are to wear an identifier (shirt, nametag, lanyard,
etc) that clearly indicates their position. It is recommended
that all Ministry Personnel be identifiable whenever they
are serving any age group.
WORSHIP MINISTRY Contact: [email protected] O come O come Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice rejoice Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel 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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
Serving Warm Drinks - We need some volunteers to make and hand out warm cups of hot chocolate and apple cider in the foyer.
Contact: [email protected]