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Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37

Bulletin Aid

David M. Oliver

Introduction to this Service Everyone is to come to church with some kind of bell. You will want to announce this the week prior and remind the congregation through other church communications. The following might be used in the newsletter or bulletin: "Bells have been used in many ways over the years. Bells have been used to sound an alarm, and to call children to school, people to worship, and f...

2. Changing the "Too Much Syndrome"

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

David M. Oliver

Everyone I know has something to say about the time leading up to Christmas. I have heard people say that this season involves too much busyness, too much fatigue, too much pressure, too much eating, drinking, baking, and buying. With all the hopes, expectations, traditions, obligations, dreams and fantasies that surround Christmas, it is easy to see why this time seems to be reduced to too much...

3. First Sunday In Christmastide

John 15:1-17

Bulletin Aid

David M. Oliver

Introduction to this Service Everyone is to bring an evergreen branch to worship. Extra boughs may be brought by church members and handed out to those who do not have any. The evergreen is a useful symbol for the Christian life. The focus of the message is to consider how we can remain "ever-green" and fruitful as people of faith. During enjoyable holiday periods, most of us are like the fresh-cu...

4. Fourth Sunday In Advent - Joy!

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

Bulletin Aid

David M. Oliver

Introduction to this Service On this fourth Sunday of Advent, joy is theme of the service. Everyone is asked to bring a joyful spirit and a willingness to sing to the Lord. Not everyone feels what we commonly associate with joy. The holidays are difficult for some people. A meaning of joy that does not rely on pleasant circumstances is explored in this message. People may wonder what joy is, true...

5. Second Sunday In Advent

Sermon

David M. Oliver

Introduction to this Service: Everyone is asked to bring a candle and a candle holder with them to worship. Additional candles should be provided for those who forget or did not know. The kind of candle used at many Christmas Eve services with the paper drip guard works well. The theme of the service is that Jesus Christ is the light of the world and so are we. Jesus served as a luminary, a l...

6. Waiting With Anticipation

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Sermon

David M. Oliver

Bells have been used in many ways over the years. Bells have been used to sound an alarm, and to call children to school, people to worship, and families to meals. Bells mark the beginning and end of the work day, classes, and sporting events. Sometimes bells mark the passing of the hours in a day. On this first Sunday of Advent we will be using the bells we have brought to call us to a time of wa...

7. Worship to Welcome the Prince of Peace

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Bulletin Aid

David M. Oliver

Introduction to this Service Many people struggle with having too much to do at Christmastime. The consequence is that we live harried lives in a season intended for us to welcome the Prince of Peace. People are invited to come to this worship bringing with them an attitude of openness and expectancy so as to experience God in new ways this Christmas. This service is intended to assist persons to...

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