EMERALD ISLE CHAPEL BY THE SEA
Ministers: All the Members of the Church
Pastor: Clay Olsen
Associate Pastor: Robert Kornegay
Church Office: 252-354-3210
December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent
WELCOME IN THE NAME OF JESUS! As we arrive, let us prepare to worship. Pray for those who lead in worship. Let the music be the beginning of your worship experience. Let each one prayerfully and openly participate throughout this service.
LET US WORSHIP OUR LORD THROUGH:
Lighting of the Advent Candles
Psalms, Hymns and Praise Songs
Invocation and Congregational Reading – Psalm 145 715
Welcome to Visitors and Sharing of Fellowship
Announcements
WORSHIP HIM THROUGH
Praise and Offerings
WORSHIP HIM THROUGH
Children may either remain in the Sanctuary for All Ages Family Worship or go to the Children’s Church Bible Study-Ages 4 yrs. to 4th grade.
Message “A Journey to the Manger” Pt. 1
WORSHIP HIM THROUGH:
Closing Song
Carrying Out the Great Commission
CBS Memory Verse of the Week: “The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear Him, and He makes known to them His covenant.” Ps. 25:14 ESV
First Sunday of Avent: Today, we begin the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas and the preparation for the Second Coming of Christ.
Fellowship Coffee: Today, in the Fellowship Hall! All are welcome to enjoy this special time of Fellowship!
Congregational Meeting: December 10, following the service, there will be a brief meeting of the members to confirm the budget for the year 2024.
Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study: Mondays, 10 a.m. – noon.
Tuesday Night Men’s Life Group: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Tuesday Night Ladies Life Group: Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
Adult Bible Training Hour: All are welcome to the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Adult Bible Class to study the video series “The Truth Project” by Focus On The Family.
Children’s Sunday School: Sundays, 9: 00 a.m. for Pre-school & Grade School.
Mark Your Calendar: Saturday, December 9, 11:00 a.m., we will have a barbecue plate lunch benefiting Coastal Pregnancy Care Center. Donations are welcome.
Save The Date: Caroling Around the Firepit, Sunday, December 17, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Make plans to join the fellowship and fun!
Thank You! Thank you for your generous support in these troubled times. We now have a ‘donation’ option at our website www.eichapel.org May God richly reward you.
One Another Ministry: A donation box is in the foyer for assisting those with critical needs within our church family. Thank you.
Prayer Requests: You may email your prayer request to eichapelbythesea@gmail.com
Study Guides of this week’s message are available in the foyer after the service and online at eichapel.org/category/sermon-notes/