- 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 second candle of the Advent wreath, often called the Bethlehem Candle to represent Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem where Christ would be born according to Old Testament prophecy. Let us rejoice in the peace of the birth of Jesus!

- 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.

- For those wanting to give to our Christmas Assistance Offering for benevolence over the holidays, contributions are due Today, so that we have time to bless those in need. Please give before leaving the church.

- This afternoon is our monthly church prayer meeting at 1:30 pm. Please stay for our potluck meal or return in time to join us in prayer together this afternoon!

- On Wednesday, December 10th, our youth will have our final Connect night of the year. Jr and Sr High Schooler, please be here at 5:30 pm for an evening of food, fun, and time in God's Word.

- Then on Thursday, December 11th, will be our Senior Luncheon at noon. All are welcome to join in this fellowship meal! You can sign up at the Welcome Center.

- Next Sunday, December 14th, is our children’s concert preparation during Sunday School after the opening session at 9 am, as well as caroling at nursing homes, so please meet at the church to carol at 2:45 pm.

- Today's sermon is from 2 Samuel 19:9-43. 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.

- Prior to today’s sermon, as part of our corporate confession of sin and assurance of pardon, we will take the Lord’s Supper. Elements are stacked in two small cups in the plates that will be passed by our elders and deacons. Remember that communion is for baptized believers in good standing with their local church. If you are not, refrain from taking communion today. We want to proclaim the gospel in everything we do. We want everyone here to be moved to the gospel. Our elders stand ready, eager, to talk with you about the gospel.