WELCOME SCHEDULE:

TODAY - December 16th - Third Sunday of Advent

We are so glad you have joined us today! Our desire is that God
8:30am and 10:50am Morning Worship Services
would bless and direct our time together. Worship is an interactive, 9:45am Sunday School
participatory experience and our prayer is that the service today 4:30pm Christmas Musical Cast/Choir report to Sanctuary
would strengthen and encourage you on your spiritual journey. 4:45pm Choir Practice in the Children’s Chapel
Whether you are new to faith, just coming back to church, or a 6:00pm Christmas Musical “All About That Baby”
long-time follower of Jesus, we hope you find your time with us Wednesday, December 19th
engaging and meaningful. 11:00am Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Family Suppers will resume in January
6:30pm Giving Tree
Sunday, December 23rd - Fourth Sunday of Advent
WHAT TO EXPECT TODAY 8:30am and 10:50am: Morning Worship Services
9:45am Sunday School
Worship: a time to connect with God through song and prayer. 6:00pm Candlelight Communion Service
We invite you to stand and sing with us as we praise God through Wednesday, December 26th
song, but adopt whatever posture of worship is best for you. The No Services / Activities
song lyrics and scriptures are projected on screen so that you can Sunday, December 30th
follow along. A typical service lasts about 65 minutes. 8:30am and 10:50am: Morning Worship Services
9:45am Sunday School
Offering: We give tithes and offerings as a part of worship in No Evening Service / Activities
obedience, celebration, and thanksgiving to the Lord. It’s also just
Church Office will be Closed for the Holidays
our way of saying, “We love our church and we want to support it!” December 24th thru January 1st
If you are a guest, you are not expected or obligated to give.
Children: We have a fully-staffed Nursery for ages three and NURSERY WORKERS
below. Kids ages 4-12 will be dismissed during the service to the TODAY:
children’s chapel to be taught by Pastor Linda and her staff. 1st Service: Jacy Butler, Maria Hastings, Amanda Reed
2nd Service: Darla Hipps, Shannon Pendergraff, Marcia Rouse
Message: The teaching time seeks to communicate biblical truth PM Service: Kim Bishop
in compelling, relevant ways. All of our messages are available as NEXT SUNDAY: December 23rd
podcast on our website www.estillnaz.org or through iTunes. 1st Service: Savana Pendergraff, Marty Schefcik, Sandy Schefcik
2nd Service: William Hastings, Mikey Butner, Tracy Butner
Response: When God is speaking, we take time to respond. No Nursery: Family Service
Many times this is after the message, but other times it may be in
the middle of the service. An invitation is never needed if you want
to pray at the altar. Listening and responding to God is one of the FINANCIAL STATISTICS: 105 Flower Lane Drive
December 9, 2018 Estill Springs, TN 37330
most important things that we do in worship. Phone: 649-3867 Fax: 649-3410
Tithes & Offerings: Emails: [email protected]
Communion: We take time regularly to celebrate Communion and Received: $5,242 [email protected]
welcome all followers of Jesus Christ to participate in this act of
worship and remembrance regardless of membership or Faith Promise: www.facebook.com/estillnaz
denomination. Received: $320 www.estillnaz.org
Office Hours: December 16, 2018
Fiscal Year is 5/1/18 to 4/30/19 Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
WORSHIP MINISTRIES

Choir Practice Tonight at 4:45pm in the Children’s Chapel

Winter Kick-Off 2019
Wednesday, January 9th
December 16th - Third Sunday of Advent
The Generosity of Hope 5:15pm: Family Suppers
Christmas Musical Presentation, 6:00pm
“All About that Baby” 6:30pm: Adult Bible Study - Fellowship Hall
Men’s Bible Study - McCormack Center
Wednesday, December 19th Youth Ministry - Sanctuary
Giving Tree, 6:30pm CARAVAN

December 23rd - Fourth Sunday of Advent

The Promise of Hope Christmas Gift Bags--
Candlelight Communion Service, 6:00pm Once again, we will be giving Christmas gift bags
to men and women serving time in Franklin
Sunday, December 30th County. Last year we were able to give them a
Morning Worship at 8:30am and 10:45am pair of socks, bar of soap, individual bag of chips, and a snack cake.
Sunday School at 9:45am You can be a part of this by making a donation to the jail ministry. Just
No Evening Service mark “jail ministry” in the memo line on your check and place in the
offering plate. There are around 250 inmates. Your donations are
greatly appreciated.
Giving Tree Mission Project
Please bring non-perishable items to the table located in the
Fellowship Hall. Be sure to attach the ornament you took off To everyone who brought food and
the tree to all items. decorated tables for our Ladies Brunch.
All items must be turned in by TODAY. Also thank you to everyone who
participated in our Parents Night Out. $250 was raised for NYC.

MICAH 6:8 MINISTRY from Sandy Schefcik

CHILDREN’S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Did you know… Tennessee has some terrific- and relatively close-
During Advent, our worship services are designed with the
winter attractions? The Opryland Hotel in Nashville is known for their
whole family in mind. So families may worship together, there extravagant light displays every holiday season. Drive around the
will be no Children’s Church during the month of December. grounds to see the outdoor displays, but be sure to walk around inside
Pick up a special Family Worship Activity Guide at the Welcome
the hotel as well for the full experience. Tennessee offers lots of
table.
Christmas-themed holiday trains in places like Chattanooga and
REMINDER...2018 Contributions - All contributions given in person
MUSICAL PRACTICE SCHEDULE: Nashville where the train is decked out in Christmas decorations and a
must be turned in by December 30th. Online contributions can be certain jolly old someone shows up to hear about the Christmas wishes
Please report to the sanctuary tonight at 4:30pm
received through December 31st by using our online app or website. of all the girls and boys.