Today’s Sermon
The Paradox of Christmas
Dr. Michael Youssef
Order Of Worship
Opening Music
Carol of the Bells Instrumental
Born In Bethlehem
Rector’s Greeting and Announcements
Dr. Michael Youssef
Opening Carols
O Come All Ye Faithful Medley
Hark the Herald Angels Sing
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Christmas Narration & Song
Worship Through Prayer
Worship Through Giving
O Holy Night
Worship Through the Word
Michael Youssef, Ph.D.
The Paradox of Christmas
Sermon Hymn
O Little Town of Bethlehem
The Blessing and Lighting of the Candles
Silent Night
Closing Carol
Joy to the World
Benediction and Dismissal
Postlude
Announcements
Holiday Schedule Changes
Holiday Schedule Changes
- Friday, December 25:
Church Offices Closed - Sunday, December 27:
No 9:00 a.m. Service • No Regular Adult Bible Classes
Special Holiday Adult Bible Class Series Available
10:30 a.m. Service in Sanctuary - Wednesday, December 30:
No Dinner or Midweek Gathering - Thursday, December 31:
Church Offices Closed (1/2 Day) - Friday, January 1:
Church Offices Closed - Sunday, January 3:
No 9:00 a.m. Service • No Regular Adult Bible Classes
Dr. Youssef will bring the message at 10:30 a.m.
Special Holiday Adult Bible Class Series Available
Special Holiday Adult Bible Class Series
SPECIAL HOLIDAY ADULT BIBLE CLASS SERIES
Taking the Christmas Message into a New Year!
Over 3 weeks we will answer the question,
“What is it about the Christmas message that brings hope and courage we’ll need in 2021?”
Sunday mornings December 20 – January 3.
9:00 a.m. | Room 237
Winter Congregational Care Classes
Congregational Care continually seeks to provide opportunities that will enable every member to live their lives more effectively. We are privileged to offer several classes this winter.
GriefShare | Begins January 5
Divorce Care | Begins January 5
CrossCurrent | Begins January 19
First Look: Apostles Membership Class
Our church family at Apostles is passionate about reaching the lost and equipping the saints. We would love for you to join us on this mission!
We want to walk alongside you through the joys and trials of life. Dr. Youssef would like to share with you about what it means to belong to our church family.
As you consider making Apostles your home church or joining the church through membership, First Look is your next step.
We hope you will join us for a one-day class after church, along with a complimentary lunch.
One-Day Only – First Look Class
January 17, 2021 | 12:00 p.m.
If you have questions, please contact Holly Copeland at 404-564-6688,or hcopeland@apostles.org.
2020 Year End Giving
There is still time to make your tax-deductible gift to Apostles before the New Year!
- Drop off at the church by 7:00 p.m. on December 31
- Online by midnight on December 31.
- Mail to the church postmarked by December 31.
- Perform a stock transfer by December 31.
Congratulations to
Rob and Betsy Echols on the birth of their granddaughter, Ellie Louise Lucas, on November 9.
Christmas Flowers Given By
Anonymous in honor of All Christmas Day Birthdays
Erin Donohue in memory of Sharon A Donohue
Robert Erwin in memory of James Larry Young
Koepnick Family in memory of Babbie Meadows
Cheryl Haddock in memory of Mary Ellen Cook
Cheryl Haddock in memory of Cecil and Hazel Haddock
Cheryl Haddock in honor of Todd Damian Granoff
Penney and Jackson Hill in honor of the upcoming wedding of Sara Lynn Been and Jackson Hill IV
Sandra Johnson in memory of William B. Johnson
Jane and Norman Miller in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Miller; and Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reed
Paula Neumeier in honor of Nicole Neumeier and Phillip Neumeier
Alexa North in memory of John North
Karyn Smith in memory of our precious son, Samuel Smith. We miss you every day, but know you are with the King of Kings!
Karyn Smith in honor of my amazing husband, Boris, a man after God’s heart!
Sandy, Bob, Alex, Rob, Kelly, Ian and Megan Thomas in memory of John and Leora Brown; Annette and Glynn Thomas; Dr.Donald and Georgia Ann Gross; and Larry Thomas