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THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY LEADERS Molly Huffstetler………………………………………………………....Deacon of the Week Connie Jones and Fannie Southworth…....…………………………………………..Infants Jessica Corbitt and Bobby McGraw………………..………….…...Toddlers/Preschoolers Way Ku………..…….….………………………………………………………...Youth Helper Judy Fiske….…………………………………………………………………...Pastor on Call

CHRISMON TREE The first Chrismon tree was at Ascension Lu-theran Church in Danville, Virginia. In 1957, decorations were designed for a tree in this church using designs and monograms used by early Christians. The decorations are made in white and gold to symbolize the perfection and majesty of Christ. The white lights remind us that Christ is the light of the world. The decora-tions on the Tabernacle Chrismon tree were made in 1978 by the ladies of the WWW Sun-day School Class. The tree was dedicated on December 5, 1978. This Chrismon tree has been a part of the Tabernacle Christmas cele-bration for the past 34 years.

Today’s featured ornament is the angel ornament. It is common in scripture for angels to serve as God's messengers to humans. Whenever an Angel appears the first thing they usually say is to not be afraid. In Luke's Gospel an angel appeared to shepherds working the night shift to announce the news of Jesus' birth. He told the terrified men and women to not be afraid, but rather to be joy-ful; the Messiah had been born! Because of this birth all of humanity can be joyful because Jesus has proven once and for all that God is for us rather than against us. Jesus' life and death provide us with an example and show the lengths to which God will go to preserve God's relationship with humans.

December 16, 2012

WORSHIP

Third Sunday of Advent

Eleven o’clock Sunday, December 16, 2012

PRELUDE Judy Fiske WESTMINSTER CHIME (Please prepare for worship.) LIGHTING OF THE JOY CANDLE Anthem Sanctuary Choir “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”……………………………....Rodriguez One: An ember of hope. A flame of love. The slowly increasing light begins to allow us to see what was hidden. All: The growing flames enable us to feel the warmt h of God’s work in our lives and in the world. One: Our joy begins to grow as we see the strength of flames increasing each week. All: We celebrate the guidance of God as we work al ongside our creator to usher in God’s kingdom on earth. One: We feel the warmth of joy as we work to build communities of care and understanding. All: We celebrate the growing light of God’s reve lation to the world. HYMN #107 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”……………………………..…..ST. LOUIS WELCOME TO GUESTS AND VISITORS Sterling Severns PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE/LORD’S PRAYER Peter Hoffpauir

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen

Chin Language Version Bawipa Thlacamnak Vancung khua i aum kan pa Na min upatnak um ko seh. Vancung bantuk in leicung ah na duhnak tling cang ko seh.

FELLOWSHIP FUND We give thanks for your contributions to this Fund. Did you know that the Fund helps church members with emergency needs and also supports the Food Pantry Ministry? All names are confidential. Your contributions to help are very appreciated.

POTLUCK CHRISTMAS PARTY—DECEMBER 19—5:30 PM The social work interns of TBC would like to invite you to a potluck Christ-mas party and Christmas tree ornament making in our Fellowship Hall for families of all nationalities! Each family may make a dish of their choice. If you would like to join us, please e-mail Leigh Anne at Zyl-stra@tbcrichmond.org or text/call her at (540) 874-8848 and let her know if you would prefer to bring a dessert or a dish so there will not be more des-sert than food. Please contact her if you have any other questions as well.

ONE “USEFUL” FOR SERVICE: PAUL’S LETTER TO PHILEMON A new Sunday School Class for Adults of all ages, 9:30-10:30 a.m., De-cember 30-January 6, 2013, Conference Room on first floor. The New Testament’s shortest book, Philemon, is just 25 verses in length, yet it has endured as part of the Christian canon for almost 2000 years. At first glance, there doesn’t seem to be anything spectacular about this let-ter. It’s not taken up with deep, theological thought or grand notions of universal ethics, but with the matters of everyday affairs. It’s not even ad-dressed to a community of believers, but to a single person—and on be-half of an errant slave! What word did it offer to the early church that it thought should not be lost? What word does it offer us? Join us as we examine these questions!

NOMINATING COMMITTEE BALLOT The Nominating Committee has submitted a ballot for 2013. You will find copies in today's bulletin and also in the back of the Sanctuary. We will vote on the ballot, alongside the 2013 Church and Child Care Center Budgets, on December 30.

VOTE ON BUDGET AND LEADERSHIP BALLOTS TO TAKE PLACE ON DECEMBER 30 The Administrative Board is grateful for your comments and questions about the draft of the 2013 budget. The document stands as it was pre-sented and is now considered to be the final version. We will vote on both the Church and Child Care Center Ministry budgets on December 30; both documents are available for review in the back of the Sanctuary. Please prayerfully consider both of them. The Nominating Committee has also submitted a leadership ballot for 2013 to be voted for approval on Decem-ber 30. You will find copies of that document in the back of the Sanctuary.

Kachin Language Version: Wunli yawng yawn K'rai hpe shakawn,Ding hta ga hkrung ma-hkrung kung dawn, Sumsing la mu wu-nawng wu-wa, Wa, Ka'sha, Wenyi hpe kung- dawn ya.

BENEDICTION PASSING OF THE PEACE

POSTLUDE ________________

THE RETURN OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Prayer …………………………………………...Molly Huffstetler Offertory………………...………………………………...…….Ryan Corbitt Doxology Hymn #706, #538 in Karen, #508 in Chin……...….OLD 100th

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him, above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

CAROL MEDLEY (See next page)

HOMILY “Joy!” Sterling Severns

CHILDREN’S PAGEANT “On Our Way to Bethlehem”………………………...Emerson/Jacobson

GOSPEL LESSON Jesse, Megan, and Trevor Rehm Mark 9:33-37 (p. 877 in pew Bible)

Pawcawmnak khim in nifa rawl kan pe ko sawh. Mi nih kan cung i an sual tikahkan ngeihthiam hna bangin, kan sualnak kha kan ngaithiam ve tuah. Sual forhnak ah tel ve loin that lo nak vial te chungin kan khamh tuah. Pennak nawl le lianngannakle upatnak kha a zungzal na cungah um ko seh,Amen.

INVITATION HYMN #114 “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”……………TEMPUS ADEST FLORIDUM

INTERLUDE Ryan Corbitt

Given By: In Memory Of: Bill and Gail Welstead Frances Welstead Jack Welstead Sybil Patrick Samuel Patrick

Given By: In Honor Of: Jerry and Jenny Jones Our children: Alexandra, Logan and Silke Chuck and Bev Pflugrath Adam and Lauren Matthew and Katherine Noah and Dylan Dean and Alicia Phillips Charlotte Wright and Chuck Corbin Donna and Jim Soyars Bill and Tom Soyars Charlotte Wright Dean and Alicia Phillips Denise Lowe Walters Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Lowe, Parents Judy Fiske Sanctuary Choir Members Ron Simmons Terry Witt Ryan Corbitt

CHRISTMAS CAROL MEDLEY

Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King; Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th’angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem.” Hark! The herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born King!” The first Nowell the angel did say, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Born is the King of Israel. Joy to the World! The Lord is come; Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven, and heaven and nature sing. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, born the King of angels! O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord!

POINSETTIAS, DECEMBER 16, 2012

Given By: In Memory Of: Their Daughters: Elaine, Jane and Dorothy and Elwood Cross Barbara Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davidson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Davidson, Sr. Mrs. Hazel Brisson Mr. Zackery Brisson Richard and Jane Denzler Denzler Family Members Bill and Jean Finley Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Finley Jay and Tracy Hartman James Kemp and Jay Martin Meade Skelton Haufe Cathy Skelton Gilman Haufe (Mother) Virginia Barbara Haufe (Aunt) Ethel Isaacs Meredith W. Isaacs The Jones Family Joy and Bob McGraw Bill Jones, Sr. Jerry and Jenny Jones Our Beloved “Mama Ducky” Ann King Violet and Adron Teachey Norvell and Alice Langhorne Mr. and Mrs. C. Griffin Sutton Mr. and Mrs. Norvell M. Langhorne, Sr. David Perkins Ruby Perkins, Mother Louise Perkins, Aunt Dean and Alicia Phillips Ernest Wright and Dean Phillips, Sr. Anne W. Roberts Lewis Shelton Roberts, Son Barbara Satterwhite Murray Armstrong Steve and Janet Slager All Our Loved Ones Who Have Passed Jim and Donna Soyars Anna “Polly” Forsyth Ed and Belle Baines Dick and Barbara Spain Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Spain The Strollo and Corbitt Families Mildred “Millie” Inman Kenneth “Papa” Inman Mary Lou Taylor Emory Christian Taylor, Husband Denise Lowe Walters Elgin and Lois Lowe, Grandparents Alfred and Hattie Henderson, Grandparents

This Week a t T a b e r n a c l e B a p t i s t C h u r c h

SUN

16

9:45 10:30 11:00 4:00

Sunday School for All Ages Fellowship (Sanctuary) Worship Service Christmas In the Fan Concert

MON

17

11:30 6:30

Staff Christmas Luncheon Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

TUES

18

6:30 Administrative Board Meeting

WED

19

5:30

Wednesday Evening Hiatus until January 9 Potluck Christmas Party for Families of all nationalities (see announcements)

THURS

20

1:30

Food Pantry/Clothes Closet

SAT

22

9:00 7:00

Christmas Basket Deliveries Annual Choir Concert at Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg, VA

Monthly Mission Project: Help us serve our community

For the month of DECEMBER we are collecting CANNED GOODS. All donated items will be shared at our weekly Clothes Closet and Food Pantry Min-istry.

IN OUR PRAYERS

Recent Addi�ons

Susan Well’s brother, Keith Joseph Perdue’s aunt, Dale Taylor Maria Ngwa’s grandfather in Burma has died. Pray for the family and especially the grandmoth-er. The Braford Family as they bring baby Emma forward next Sunday to be dedicated. Jeanette Gholston , as she mourns the death of her brother and recovers from a broken pelvis Safe travel for Lydia’s father traveling from Bur-ma to Thailand to visit her brother The family of Ar Paw, a 7-year-old Karen child, that was hit and killed by a car last week. We also pray for her church family, Wythe Presbyteri-an in Hampton, Virginia. Amanda Hambrick Ashcraft, Fifth Avenue Pres-byterian Church in NYC, as they mourn the death of Joe Vedetta Mei Paw , as he embraces his new home in America

Continued Care

Thwen Say, Eh Say, Dick Spain, Adella Watlington, Mike Sizemore, Mike Buchanan, Karen Bailey, Connie Wheeler, Lee Irving, Emma Wright, Sen Zin Nsang, Archie Huffstetler, Kier Family, Dean Phillips, Tammy Denton, Michael Tucker, Jonathan Hartman, Steven Coe, Ruth Kane, Valorie Andrist, Robyn Mosley, Ken Kin-chen, Cung Thawng, Reese Hinson

RECENT DONATION The church is grateful for a donation for Christmas baskets in memory of Ed Moore from The Blanton Class.