Franklin Hill Church A small church with a big heart, full of faith
Pastor Al Hickok
Third Sunday in Advent – JOY
Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8-21
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.
Message: “The Joy of Christmas”
Listen To Audio: Sermon 12172023
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Pastor Al can be contacted at 609-529-7526.
- Any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Al directly.
- Loose change today goes to Kenya, Africa.
- Sunday School begins at 8:30 a.m. We are studying Chip Ingram’s series on Culture Shock. A Biblical Response to Today’s Most Divisive Issues. Please join us and be blessed!
- Dec. 20: Men’s Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
- Dec. 24: Franklin Hill Friends & Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6:00 p.m.
- Dec. 24: Normal morning schedule at FHPC (Sunday School and Church).
- Dec.25: Merry Christmas!
- Dec. 26: Newsletter deadline. Be sure to get your articles to Carolyn White at whisperpines@frontiernet.net
- Please contact Debbie Hickok by Wednesday evening with any announcements you have for the upcoming week.
- Email Carolyn White with any praises, joys, or prayer requests you have throughout the week that you’d like to share with our church family.
- Choir practice is on Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
- Please contact Deb Hickokwith revisions to the church directory. Her email address is debbers128@gmail.com
