December 25, 2020 9:30 AM

First Reformed Church, Sully Iowa Pastor Wayne Sneller

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never

extinguish it.” John 1:5

We wish to thank the individuals, organizations, and families who responded and

have given poinsettias as a memorial or in honor of for our sanctuary this Christ-

mas season. Their loved ones are surely remembered by our family of God. We

also thank those who have remembered the season and are celebrating their faith.

These poinsettias also represent other loved ones who have passed away within

this past year or before keeping their memory alive.

In memory of Marvin Van Maanen given by Dorothy Van Maanen and family.

In memory of Ben & Margaret Dunsbergen and Bette Wall given by Ron & Julie Dunsbergen and family

In memory of Ralph J. & Ruby Van Wyk given by Ruth Renaud In memory of Vernon Vanden Hoek given by Tena Vanden Hoek &

Tim & Marsha Vanden Hoek & family In memory of Delno (Bill) Johnson given by Chuck & Deb Johnson In memory of Norman Van Maanen given by Marilyn Van Maanen

and Rusty, Sharla, Ross & Shaleah Van Wyk In memory of Dick and Agnes Ver Ploeg, Leonard and Jennie Van

Genderen, and Jessalyn Marie Ver Ploeg given by Dick and Joyce Ver Ploeg

In memory of Zeke Zylstra and Vernon & Lucille Huyser given by Doug & Sheri Huyser

In memory of Forrest & Gerdena Roorda given by Craig & Barb Maasdam

In memory of Cornie & Wanda Dunsbergen given by Melvin & Shirley Dunsbergen and family and Jim & Marlis Van Zante and fami-ly

In memory of Paul & Doug Bakker; Henrietta, Joe & Iva Harthoorn given by Kurt & Arloa Harthoorn and family

In memory of Wilbur & Eleanor Rozendaal and daughters Martha Rankin & Elizabeth Stoddard given by their family

In memory of Lucile De Penning given by Howard De Penning and family

Please pick up your poinsettias after the service!

Christmas Day Service 10:00 a.m.

December 25, 2020 Pastor Wayne Sneller

Prelude ……………………… “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem”, Heirlooms”

& “Silent Night Medley” ……………………………………Gospel Truth

Call to Worship

Pastor: God so loved the world that He gave His only Son. Congregation: We will welcome with joy the Son of God. Pastor: Whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. Congregation: We will receive in faith the Son of God! Pastor: God Sent His Son, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved by him. All: We will worship our newborn King!

*Hymn #145 …………………………………………..“O Come, All Ye Faithful” Lighting of the CHRIST Candle…Brandon & Nicole Dunsbergen *#133 ……………………………… “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Children’s Video ……………………………………….. “Joy to the World!” The Christmas Story— Luke 2:1-20 ………………….Jesse Van Wyk Scripture ………………………….Luke 2:8-14(pg.830); John 1:1-5(pg.860) Message………………“The Light of Christmas for Your Dark Days”

Apollo 8 Christmas Eve Reading—Genesis 1:1-10(pg.3) Pastor Wayne Sneller

Video— “A Baby Changes Everything”

*Closing Hymn #125……………………………………………“Joy to the World!” *Benediction *Response #162…………………………………………“The Birthday of a King” Postlude ………………………………………………………………………Praise Team *The Christmas offering this year is designated to the Mission Fund *Reverse Offering stories will be published in the January 3, 2021 bulletin. If you have a story you would like to share, please send to the office email at frcsully@netins.net. This can be anonymous or if you would like your name listed that is great too! We’ve had many neat stories shared of what this reverse offering went to! So many great things are being done with this money in Jesus name! *You can still contribute to our Quarterly Building Fund and also our Christmas Offering that will be going to the Mission Fund. You may place this in the offering boxes located at the church entrances.