Welcome to the worship gathering of Fellowship Community
We are glad you have joined us this morning to worship. It is our hope that you not only feel welcome, but encounter the life-changing truth of the gospel!
TODAY'S SERVICE
CALL TO WORSHIP
The Joy / Joy to the World
WELCOME
CHILDREN'S PRESENTATION
WORSHIP THROUGH SONG
Midnight Clear (Love Song)
There Blooms A Rose in Bethlehem
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
WORSHIP IN THE WORD
The Beloved Son | Son of God |
Luke 1:35
RESPOND IN SONG
Jesus, Son of God
COMMISSION
Benediction
WHAT IS ADVENT?
With bare trees, cold temperatures, and first snows, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And, according to the radio and shopping centers, Christmas is here.
But it’s not. Advent is here.
The word Advent means “coming”, and as a part of the church calendar, it is a season of reflecting on the coming of the Savior. During this time, we focus on the incarnation, when the Son of God took on human flesh and was born of a virgin. For the four weeks before December 25th, we meditate on the promises of God to His people that a Savior would come to take away sin and establish a Kingdom into which all may enter by faith. We also look forward to his Second Advent in honest expectation that God will act on His promises just as He has done in the past.
ARE YOU A GUEST?
Thank you for visiting! We’d love to know you were here! Please take a moment to fill out a Connection Card so we can be in touch with you this week.
AND IF THIS ISN'T YOUR FIRST TIME...
...please consider checking in with the Church Center App. We'd love to know you worshipped with us in-person or online!
THIS WEEK AT FELLOWSHIP
MONDAY | DECEMBER 23
TUESDAY | DECEMBER 24
4:00p Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
5:30p Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
WEDNESDAY | DECEMBER 25
Merry Christmas!
Church Offices Closed
THURSDAY | DECEMBER 26
Church Offices Closed
FRIDAY | DECEMBER 27
Church Offices Closed
SATURDAY | DECEMBER 28
Church Offices Closed
10:30a Dedikas
SUNDAY | DECEMBER 29
9:00a Family Service
10:30a Family Service
MISSIONS MOMENT | Roberto & Kristin Macaluso
Please join us in the important work of praying for our FCC missionaries. These next two weeks we want to focus on Roberto and Kristin Macaluso with Youth for Christ in Italy:
- Pray for their upcoming move into a new apartment, that God would provide the needed resources to make it a home.
- Praise God for a successful launch of a new podcast that is already having an impact among youth!
- They have had new opportunities for serving in the local schools. Pray for God to move mightily as Roberto and Kristin go to where the youth are to serve them with the gospel of Jesus!
Thank for you remembering our missionaries and one another in prayer this week.
Women of Worth | Sat., Jan. 4th, 11:30 | Rm. 2/3
Calling all women on their own (single/divorced/widowed), join us for our Christmas/New Year's potluck and fellowship. Ham is the main dish-feel free to bring a side/dessert. Sign up at the Connection Center or contact Kendell (703-853-9759). We're looking forward to seeing you then!
ABF Series | Sundays, 9a | Rm. 2/3
Everything Bible ABF | Sun., Jan. 5, 10:30a | Rm. 21
A new ABF is launching at the 10:30a hour! Take a deep dive into systematic theology (from a dispensationalist perspective) this Spring with Stephen Forcey. We’ll build on major Biblical themes like Christ, salvation, angels, the Holy Spirit, and more. Great for new believers, new members, and any believer.
2024 Gifts
Thank you, church family, for your faithful giving and generosity throughout 2024! Please note, in order to be counted for 2024, all online donations must be processed before 10pm on 12/31/24 and mailed checks must be postmarked 12/31/24.
Church Office Closed | Dec. 25th through Jan. 3rd
The church offices and building will be closed for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Enjoy this time with family and friends!
Family Sunday | Sun., Dec. 29, 9a & 10:30a
It's a fifth Sunday next week and that means Family Worship for us at Fellowship! There will be no children or youth programming, and no Adult Bible Fellowship, so that we can all worship together as the family of God. Nursery is still available.
PARTICIPATION
WORSHIP
323
ABF
35
YOUTH
30
CHILDREN
55