CARLISLE FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 705 Glendale Street Carlisle, PA 17013 December 24, 2016 www.carlislecog.org

Rev. Michael R. Poe Rev. Greg L. Hench Senior Pastor Pastor/Youth Director 462-6281 243-2257 PastorMichael@gmail.com w1m@comcast.net

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE, 7:30 PM

Please remember to put cell phones on silence or turn off electronic devices while in the sanctuary. Thank you.

The Announcements and Words of Welcome

The Prelude .

*The Call to Worship

Pastor: We have come to celebrate Jesus on this Christ-mas eve night.

Congregation: We have come here to praise, the one who gives life.

Pastor: We have come together as a family with gratitude and praise.

Congregation: And with the light we receive today, may we offer it to others in many ways.

*The Invocation

The Message GOD HAD A PLAN “IN THE BEGINNING” The Hymn “Away In A Manger” (words on the screen)

The Message GOD HAD A PLAN “IN THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES” Ezekiel 37:1-14

The Special Music “Come Alive” by Lauren Dagle and sung by Annie Strite

The Message GOD HAD A PLAN, “HIS NAME IS JESUS” The Special Music “Mary Did You Know” by Mark Lowry; sung by Sierra Harvey and accompanied by Savanah Harvey

The Message GOD HAS A PLAN “FOR YOUR LIFE”

*The Hymn “Silent Night” and Candle Lighting (Youth will come forward to receive candles to start

the lighting of the candles.) The first verse will be sung by LaCayla Scott. Words will be on the screen.

The Closing Thoughts

The Prayer *The Postlude

*Those who are able please stand.

VISITORS Welcome to Carlisle First Church of God. We are glad you visited with us and would love for you to be a part of our church family. Thank you for your visit today.

When lighting candles, please tilt the unlit candle into the lit one so that liquid wax does not spill. Thank you. The Nursery is open but is not staffed this evening. Any parent is wel-come to take a child to the Nursery if you feel your child would prefer being there instead of sitting in the Sanctuary. The infant nursery room has a speaker system whereas you may listen to the service while watching your child. TOMORROW’S SERVICE, December 25, 2016

- 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service - Junior Children will sit with their parents - Nursery - 10:40 a.m. -NO Sunday School hour

EVERY LIGHT IS A LIFE

The luminaries that welcomed us as we gathered tonight raised money for the American Cancer Society and our Relay for Life team. Thank you to all for making this beautiful display possible while sup-porting the fight against cancer. Please notice included in the bulletin the listing of those who are remembered or honored.

LOOKING AHEAD

Dec. 26-29 -Youth Service Projects (times to be announced)

Jan. 1 - 9:30 a.m.--Worship service with Installation of newly elected Council members: Elders--John Gross and Ray Kunkel Deacons--Gary Prosser and Wally Walters Deaconess--Prudy Sheely and Mary Jane Wickard - 10:40 a.m.--No Sunday School service

Jan. 2 - 9:00 a.m.--Patches of Love

Jan. 3 - 6:30 p.m.--CGWM meeting

Jan. 4 - Family Night programs resume at 5:00 p.m.

Jan. 7 - 8:00 a.m. (optional) Join the CGWM ladies for break- fast at Walnut Bottom Diner for all those partici- pating in helping with taking down the Christmas decorations. - 9:00 a.m.--You are invited to help stash and stow Christmas decorations that have adorned the sanctuary, Fellowship Hall and classrooms during the Advent Season.

Jan. 8 - 9:30 a.m.--Worship Service with Communion

Jan. 12 - 12 noon--The Jolly Olde Timers will have their pizza, salad and ice cream party in the gymnatoium. They have a special speaker scheduled to speak on the subject “Belsnickel”. Come join them for some fun. Sign-up deadline is January 8. See the bulletin board for more info. They need to know the number of pizzas to order. Jan. 13 - 5:30 p.m.--AWANA snow tubing at Ski Roundtop

May His Gift Shine the Light written by Linda Brenize

As the stars shone bright On that Heavenly Night May all the Angels join with our singing To praise Jesus with our voices ringing. His gifts of love May they shimmer within you with praise, And allow him to bring us peace and comfort All through our days. The Birth of a King Let the Bells Ring Bring Peace and Love throughout the Land Bring us back to the baby Who was born in that quiet, lowly stall. His gift of love and kindness Is something that we all can share So follow the star And look to the heavens To bring peace here and afar. May you be blessed and look to the Great gifts He has given; Life is precious and Let us all receive His spirit For the joy in our hearts Is the glowing light that emits from our candle and share His love throughout the year.

Director of Music and Organist: Mr. Michael Minnich Pianist: Mrs. Elaine Shughart

EVERY LIGHT IS A LIFE December 2016

IN MEMORY OF presented by

Elmer and Jane Eagle Larry and Sally Bigham Paul and Ethel Bigham Elmer “Skip” Eagle Richard Mowery Brooke Mathna Dale Noggle Janet, Michael and Levon Noggle Robert DeVenney Sharon DeVenney My Friend, Beth Kenyon Cindy Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester C. Adams Richard Adams Mr. and Mrs. William K. Strine David M. Adams Martha Strine Dottie Lehman Greg Niven Ray and Janet Kunkel Audrey and Alan Niven and Family Bob and Martie Kunkel Our Brothers and Sister... Gary and Judy Prosser Stanley Prosser, Donald Bream and MaryAnn Bream Our Parents… Mr. and Mrs. Paul Prosser Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bream Leroy (Bucky) Day and Lee Day Bonnie Neidigh and Family Loved Ones John, Karen, Connor and Alexandra Sheriff Loved Ones Emily and Bill Hoover Ken Long Twila Long

Denny Day Kim, Matthew and Morgan Day R. Thad Carr Erma L. Carr Sara Mae Fought Jaime and Brian Bittinger Lucy Fought Arthur Bittinger, Sr. Art, Betsy Bittinger, Todd Bittinger, Dorothy Bittinger and Brian and Jaime Bittinger George McCurdy Micleda McCurdy Roger Myers Donna Ott Edward L. Worley Sariann Worley Loved Ones Larry and Mary Ann Carmody Our Parents Marge and Glenn Crum Donald Metzger Doug Metzger and Family

IN HONOR OF presented by: Karen McConnell Alan, Shane and Morgan McConnell Brandon and Heather Hill Jean Stine Alan, Karen, Shane and Morgan McConnell, Brandon and Heather Hill Judy Prosser Gary Prosser and Family Larry Bream, Doris Bream, Gary and Judy Prosser and Curt Bream Pastor Mike, Natinha Hannah Pastor Greg. Beth and Family Mike and Jody Minnich Elaine Shughart All Fighting Cancer Ron and Shirley Cramer “Josh” Bittinger Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Todd and Tobey

IN HONOR OF Presented by: Grandmother, Janet Mowery Brooke Mathna Mother, June Day Bonnie Neidigh & Family Capt. Patrick Line, Glenn & Thelma Varner U.S. Army Reserves 1st Lt. Andrew Line, Glenn & Thelma Varner U.S. Army Reserves Linda Brenize A Friend Elaine Shughart A Friend Adult Church Choir A Friend Children’s Choir A Friend Building and Maintenance, A Friend John Sheriff Council President, A Friend John Gross Sound System, A Friend Chris Campbell Church Treasurer, A Friend Mary Jane Wickard

P O I N S E T T I A S

IN MEMORY OF LOVED ONES

Presented by:

Richard “Dick” Gutshall Rev. Walt & Linda Frankenberry Our Parents Marge & Glenn Crum Our Parents Edwin & Mary Garman Our Parents Mark & Nancy Bennett Alice & Casper Lupfer The Lupfer Family Rev. Paul Kocher & Eloise Mr. & Mrs. George Lupfer & Family 1st Pastor of current church R. Thad Carr Erma Carr Our Son, Kerby Graham Ken & Janet Graham Husband & Father, Dallas Rea Wife & Children, Nancy, Timothy, Joy & Jonathan Jim Diven, Sr., Jim Diven, Jr. Jim II & Trudy Strine & Thelma (Sis) Diven Jim Sr. & Martha Strine Jim II & Trudy Strine & Thelma (Sis) Diven Father Bucky (Leroy) Day Bonnie Neidigh & Family John & Freda Gross Daughter Sara & Grandchildren David, Kelle, Rebecca & Meredith

OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

JUNIOR CHURCH—9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning

Our children are raising their voices in praise to God through memory verses and songs of praise. We continue to encourage them to bring their Bibles to worship as we learn God’s promises from the Old and New Testaments.

4 years old through Grade 4 Junior Church Director: Mrs. Jean Rowett

Asst. Junior Church Director: Mrs. Cathie Burkholder

ROTATION SUNDAY SCHOOL—10:40 a.m. Sun. Morning

Each week of the month, the kids either see a movie, make a craft, have a traditional lesson, or have a quiz where they may earn candy.

4 years old through Grade 5 Rotation Sunday School Director: Mrs. Karen Neidigh

Rotation Sunday School Assistant: Mrs. Cindy Stevens

AWANA—6:15 p.m. Wednesday Evening

September through May

This Friday evening the children will have a swim party at the Carlisle YMCA

Children age 2 through Grade 6 (flex year)

Director: Mrs. Rebecca Sober

AWANA CHOIR—6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening October through March

Children age 4 through Grade 5

Director: Mrs. Linda Brenize