December 24, 2020

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

  • 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

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

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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

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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.

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

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