This month’s ushers are Jerry Huneycutt, Al Morgan, Ed Masterton, andTim Cook. This month’s counting team is Wade Tucker, Ed Estridge,and Larry Williams. Today’s security walk is Tim Cook. Security walkfor next Sunday is Stephen Montague. Extended session workers fortoday are Shirley Thompson and Kim Strum (birth-one) and CatherineBenton and Kristi Alexander (2’s and 3’s). Extended session workers fornext Sunday are Peggy Seamone and Dot Williams (birth-one) and AnnRussell and Beth Hilton (2’s and 3’s).

Stewardship report for Sunday, December 15, 2013Our Time and Talents:

Sunday School: 82 (78 members, 4 visitors); Worship: 173Our Financial Resources:

Budget Offering: $3,993.03 (required weekly $4,593.34)Lottie Moon: $653.00

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVESunday, December 22

9:00 a.m. Adult Choir9:30 a.m. Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Worship ServiceWednesday, December 25 – Christmas Day

No Wednesday ActivitiesChurch Office Closed

Thursday, December 26 – Church Office Closed6:00 a.m. Thursday Morning Prayer Group

(conference room)

Church Staff:Rev. Marvin Tyson, Pastor – revtyson@ctc.netRev. Jesse Herring, Youth Minister – jherring116@gmail.comRev. Rodney Hughes, Minister of Music – rodneyhughes20@yahoo.comLisa Hinson, Administrative/Ministry Assistant – l.hinson@ctc.netJoan Hughes and Tammy Lambert, Accompanists

United Love Baptist Church11487 Flowe’s Store Road Midland, NC 28107

704-455-9611 unitedlove@ctc.netRev. R. Marvin Tyson, pastor

www.unitedlovebc.org

Christmas Candlelight Service Sunday, December 22, 2013

Please be sure to pick up your candles and “caroler” candlesbefore worship begins.

Pre-Service Reflective Music Christmas in HeavenFaye Tucker and Tammy Lambert

Dedicated to the memory of all those loved ones that wehave lost in our church this year and to their families

who will miss them at this special time of year.Congregational Carol No. 89 O Come, All Ye Faithful

Welcome and Greeting Rev. Tyson

The Lighting of the Advent Wreath – The Shepherds CandleRev. Rodney and Joan Hughes

Advent Scripture Reading Luke 2:15-16 NKJVAnd it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them intothe heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even

unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which theLord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found

Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.Advent Prayer

Special Music Welcome to Our World Salma VanDyke

Children’s Time The Gift (Matthew 11:4-5) Rev. Herring

Congregational Carol No. 85 The First Noel

Offertory Prayer Rev. Tyson

Worship Through the Giving of His Tithes and Our Offerings

Offertory Music Mary, Did You Know? Faye Tuckerwith Wade Tucker, Arlin Tucker, and Rev. Rodney Hughes

Dedication of His Tithes and Our Offerings O Come, Let Us Adore Him

Anthem Night of Alleluias Adult Choir

The Lighting of the Advent Wreath – The Christ CandleRev. Jesse and Tara Herring

Advent Scripture Reading Luke 2:1-7 NKJV

Advent Prayer

Music of the Season Where’s the Line to See Jesus Edie-Jo Mabrey

Scripture Reading Luke 2:17-19 NKJV

Sermon It’s Those Little Things at Christmas Rev. Tyson

In memory of her 2 brothers, Arthur L. Hattaway and CliffordHarold Hattaway, her sister Vernelle Leatherman,

and her niece Patricia BarronBy Elaine Newman

In honor of Margaret and Paul McManusIn honor of Karen McManus

In memory of Ben StegallBy DeAnne, Jeff, and David Parker

In honor of Spencer Lee RitchieIn memory of Spencer Lee Ritchie

By Jennifer Ritchie

In honor of Trula RobbinsBy her daughter, Marcella Ellis

In memory of Charles RobertsBy Chuck and Kay Roberts

In memory of April RussellBy her family

In memory of Joyce Faulkenbury and Bob WagnerBy Kim Strum and family

In honor of Kelby and Kipp ThorntonBy Tony and Leigh Thornton

In honor of Mike, Olivia and Rachel Callie SteedIn honor of Jason and Brayden Tucker

By Arlin and Faye Tucker

In memory of Douglas Ross, Hubert VanDyke,and Mildred VanDykeBy the VanDyke family

In memory of M.J. and Juanita WilsonBy Beth Hilton and Ann Russell

The sanctuary poinsettiasare placed to the

glory of God and…

In honor of Scott, Laurie, Kyle, Olivia, and Thomas AllenIn honor of Chris, Heather, Gage, Caroline, and Jack Allen

In memory of John and Mary HilliardBy Wayne and Mary Ann Allen

In honor of Grandpa and Grandma Cook and Maw-MawBy Tim, Amy, Tillman, Emma, Lillie, and Garret Cook

In honor of Mrs. Mary Flowe and Mrs. Mildred HallIn memory of Jack and Leslie Howell and William Flowe

By Doug and Shirley Flowe

In memory of Lillie and Mack EudyBy Janet Furr

In honor of Lenard and Sandra Ferguson’s55th wedding anniversary on December 6th

By Caren Gober and Cindy Carter

In honor of Jacob and Hannah, our grandkidsIn memory of Jean Murphy, Bonnie’s mom

By Bonnie and Mike Gardner

In memory of Neil Griffin, Jr.By the Huneycutt family

In memory of Elbert and Elsie JonesIn memory of Fred SaundersBy Larry and Carolyn Jones

In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Jake W. Holden, Sr.In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Willis A. McManus, Sr.

By Paul and Margaret McManus

Reflective Music O Holy NightMike Gardner, Rev. Rodney Hughes, Benny Mabrey,

Arlin Tucker, and Wade TuckerSharing the Light of Christmas Silent Night, Holy Night

Music of the Season Jesus at the CenterBenny and Edie-Jo Mabrey with Wade Tucker, Arlin Tucker,Jesse Herring, Rev. Rodney Hughes, and the Congregation

Benediction Rev. Tyson

Postlude Angels from the Realms of Glory Joan Hughes

Merry Christmas! May the true joy of Christmas resonate withineach of us. If you are visiting with us today, would like moreinformation about our church, and/or have a special prayer request,please take a few moments to complete one of the welcome cardslocated in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate. If youwould like to use a hearing assisted device, please see the soundsystem operator.

For the candlelight portion of our service, we respectfully requestthat candles be used by youth (grades 6-12) and adults only.Battery-operated “caroler” candles are available for those grade 5and under. Gently twist the bulb to turn the candle on. Please besure that the “caroler” candles are turned off and returned to thecandle baskets at the end of the service.

Activity bags are available for children up to first grade. Activity bagsand contents are to be returned at the end of the service.

If you placed a poinsettia in the sanctuary this Christmas season,please be sure to take it with you when you leave today.

Congratulations to Matthew and Whitney Lambert Short on theDecember 16th birth of their son, Kaison Matthew Short.

Kaison’s grandparents are Avery and Tammy Lambert.The rose on the altar table is placed to the glory of God

and in honor of Kaison’s birth.

Please remember in your prayers the following military personnelwithin our church families: Matthew Earley (John and Mary Earley’sson), Zach Graves (Tammy Ward’s nephew), Greg Bass, MitchellJohnson (Tammy Ward’s nephew), Kenny Armer, Jr., John Simmons(Doris Carpenter’s grandson) John Brubaker (John and BarbaraBrubaker’s son) Prayer Concerns: our nation and leadership, ourmilitary personnel and families, Mary Flowe, Mickey Wyatt (AshleyWyatt’s mother-in-law), Gail McManus Talbert, Gary Tucker, KayChambers (Cindy Benton’s sister), Bettie Greene, Jim Eudy (JanetFurr’s brother), Reade Eudy (Janet Furr’s brother), Christine Jones(Larry Jones’ sister-in-law), Cindy Caudle (friend of Ann Russell), ToddEfird – Room 307 - Bethany Woods, Albemarle, Libby Stegall – Room208 - The Oaks at Town Center, Harrisburg, Jo Ann Estridge, familyand friends of Sharon Mann

Please note that there will be no activities this Wednesday.

Please note that the church office will be closed Wednesday,December 25 and Thursday, December 26 for the Christmas holidaysand Wednesday, January 1 for New Year’s Day. Please note that thechurch office is closed on Fridays. Thursday at noon is the weeklydeadline for all information for the Sunday bulletin.

Sunday, December 29 is this month’s collection date for the BaptistSharing House Sunday School Challenge.

Our worship service on Sunday, December 29 will include theobservance of the Lord’s Supper.

Youth will leave immediately following the worship service onSunday, January 5 to attend Winter Jam. They will return around11:00 p.m. They will need $15.00 - $10.00 for admission at the doorand $5.00 for pizza.

Midland LunchPlus participants are reminded that all LunchPlusclubs are closed Tuesday through Thursday for the Christmasholidays. They will also be closed Wednesday, January 1 for NewYear’s Day.

In order for your contributions to be credited to your 2013 givingrecord, they must be included in the Sunday offerings during themonth of December, delivered to the church office by Tuesday,December 31, or postmarked by December 31. Any contributionsreceived after these dates will be credited in 2014. In order toreceive contribution credit, your contribution must be in an envelopethat is clearly marked with your name and amount enclosed. Yourcooperation is greatly appreciated.

Amanda Gemmell will be participating in a spring break mission tripto San Juan, Puerto Rico from February 28, 2014 – March 16, 2014through the student ministry at UNCW-Fellowship of ChristianUniversity Students. If you would like to personally provide her withfinancial support for this trip, please make your check payable toUnited Christian Campus Ministry and mail to PO Box 3292,Wilmington, NC 28406. You may also contribute online by visiting:www.uccmwilmington.org

Thank you, church family, for the generous Christmas gift. But thankyou most of all for the love and kindness you give all year long. Wecertainly feel it. We enjoy serving God through our ministries atUnited Love, and we appreciate the opportunity you give us to do so.Thanks again. We love you. Rodney and Joan

Thank you, ULBC Choir, for the hard work and commitment inpreparing “Night of Alleluias.” I’m sure the angels never stoppedsinging, and the stars continued to ‘dance the dance’ as you sobeautifully shared your praise to God for His Christmas gift. Weappreciate you so much! Rodney and Joan

Thank you so much for remembering me during the Christmasseason. You are a very loving church and I want you to know howmuch I appreciate you and look forward to serving you as your pastorin 2014. May God bless you in this Christmas season with love and Hispeace. Rev. Marvin Tyson