Christ Church Choir's

Christmas Tapestry

Presented by

The First Free Church Choir & Orchestra

December 15, 2002, 9:30 AM

WORSHIP CELEBRATION

December 15, 2002 - Characters of Christmas

Christmas Tapestry Overture

Choir - "Christ is Come"

Welcome, Greeting & Prayer

Offering

Offertory - Piano and Organ Duet

Scripture & Advent Candle - Sam Song & Bob Gu

Monologue -Joseph

Choir - "Mary Was the First One"

Scripture

Ensemble - "Mary Did You Know"

A Tapestry of Carols - Congregation with Choir

Choir - "Go Tell"

(Children, K - grade 6, dismissed for Children's Worship)

Message   Pastor Joel Sutton
Joseph: "How Desperate Are You?"
Matthew 1:18-25, pew Bible page 933

Choir - "Joy to the World"

Choir & Congregation - "Hallelujah"

Benediction & Postlude

* If you desire prayer, there will be members from the prayer team up front following the service. *

- ADULT BIBLE FELLOWSHIP -

Classroom #1    (Chaim - 20's & 30's)
   Teacher:          Ross Olson

Classroom #2     (Fidelis/ Maranatha - Seniors)
   Teacher:         Lowell Larson

Classroom #3    (Agape - 40's & 50's)
   Teacher:          John Easterwood

Classroom #4    (Seekers Class - Intl. Students)
   Facilitators:          Delores and David Huanca
   Teacher:          Joy F.

Classroom #5    (Post High School Class)
   Teacher:          Glenn Hultstrand

Classroom #6    (Sojourners - 30's & 40's)
   Teacher:          Bill Anderson

Pr. Joel's Office    (Spanish Bible Study)
   Teacher:          Quique Fernandez

Lower Level    (Sr. High School)
    Teachers:          Wayne & Julie Danielson
 

The Characters of Christmas

Today    Joseph      Matthew 1:18-25

December 22    Magi         Matthew 2:1-12

December 24    The Shepherds   Luke 2:8-20

December 29    Anna         Luke 2:36-38

- EVENTS THIS WEEK -

December 15-21, 2002

TODAY
10:30-11:00 AM   Fellowship time in the gym
10:50 - 11:20 AM   Children's Practice (K-6 grade)
11:00 AM   Sunday School Classes
4:00-5:00 PM   K-6 Grade Choir Practice

MONDAY
5:45 PM   Dinner & a Movie
7:30 PM   Women's Study (Darla Melander's Home)

TUESDAY
7:00 PM   Worship Ensemble

WEDNESDAY (No Children's Activities)
6:30-8:30 PM   Youth Christmas Dinner (bring $1 gift)
7:00 PM   Prayer Time
8:45 PM   Men's Basketball & Devotions

THURSDAY
6:30 PM   Children's Program Dress Rehearsal

SATURDAY
4:30 PM   Susan Mondy & Eric Stabnow Wedding

Christmas Eve Service

Tuesday, December 24, 4:30 PM

Enjoy a family-oriented service with music and candle lighting ceremony.

Missionary Prayer Focus

Jim & Gina Grosz - Youth for Christ

Palm Beach County, Florida

-- Evangelism and nurture of high school youth --

Welcome Guests! You are invited to join us for the fellowship time in the gym following the worship service. Please fill out the Welcome Card, so that we can send you a letter and give you a phone call. Your name will not be put on a mailing list. If you have any questions, call us at 612-827-4705.

WE INVITE YOU BACK NEXT SUNDAY

December 22nd, 2002

Children's Program "Journey to Bethlehem"
9:30 -10:30 AM   Pastor Joel Sutton
   The Magi
   "How Curious Are You?"
    Matthew 2:1-12
10:30 - 11:00 AM   Fellowship Time
11:00 - 11:45 AM   Sunday School Classes

Staff

- NEWS & NOTES -

We warmly welcome our guest musicians who will be participating in the "Christmas Tapestry" Choir Concert this morning. The insert in your bulletin lists their names and instruments or vocal parts. Be sure to greet our special guests during the fellowship time.

Invite your family and friends for Dinner & a Movie on December 16 at 5:45 PM. If you can help with set up or clean up, please contact Rose Hecker at (612) 729-9053.

MUSICIANS bring your instruments on December 22^nd to play Christmas carols in the foyer before the morning service. Be ready to practice at 8:30 AM. Questions, call Steve Mondy.

There will be Children's Church for K-3 on the day of the Children's Christmas Program, December 22^nd. The 4-6 graders will be going to Redeemer Residence after the program and during the donut time.

Could you help make simple props for the Children's Christmas Program, Journey to Bethlehem, on December 22? If you can help, call Holly Powers at (612) 824-2972.

On January 1^st the Chapmans will begin a one year Read Through the Bible small group. This involves readings for each day, with a once-a-week, 1 ½ hour, small group meeting in a home to share and discuss what we have been reading and to pray for each other. If you are interested in this, just write Bible Reading on your Welcome Card. See the 40 Days of Purpose in its total Biblical context.

Women's Neighborhood Bible Study will begin Wednesday, January 8^th. They will be studying 1 John and James and will be focusing on Faith that Knows and Shows. If you have any questions contact Patty Mellema at (612) 822-7875.

The All-Church Christmas Card is in the foyer. Instead of buying Christmas cards for friends in our church, we ask you to sign the card and donate the money to St. Joseph's Home for Children. Just drop your designated gift marked "Christmas Card Fund" in the offering plate.

The First Free Church 2002 Advent Drama Series is being featured on the church website. Each week the script for the drama and dramatic photos will be added to the website at http://www.firstfreechurch.org/ministries/drama/index.html.