- The season of Advent continues today, when we celebrate the incarnation of the Son of God to be our Savior. As you will notice, we have lit the third candle of the Advent wreath, often called the Shepherd’s Candle to represent the Shepherds rejoicing in the birth of Christ. Let us join in rejoicing in Jesus's birth as we wait for His return!

- Our Christmas card table is set up outside for those who want to save on postage while exchanging cards. So please feel free to use it over the next few weeks, and don't forget to check your folder for cards.

- This afternoon, many of us will join together to carol at nursing homes. If you'd like to join us, please meet at the church to carol at 2:45 pm.

- Next Sunday will be a busy and blessed Lord's Day! Our Advent Breakfast will take place during our Sunday School hour starting at 9 am. While we won't have a potluck fellowship meal after church, our Christmas Concert and Candlelight Service will start at 6 pm. It will be followed by post-concert refreshments, as well as a Gingerbread House competition again this year. More information was emailed in our December church newsletter. If you have any questions, please see Pastor John.

- Our women's ministry meets this Wednesday, December 17th at 6 pm. Ladies, please come and enjoy time together while studying truths from God's Word!

- Today's sermon is from 2 Samuel 20. Our bulletin is available on our web site, mvbaptist.church/bulletin . On our web site, you can submit prayer requests and give. You may worship through giving by placing your offering in the plates between the double doors just after worship.