CCS Announcements December 24, 2017

Sermon Notes

Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy December 24, 2017

C o n te m p o r a r y C h r i s ti a n S e r v i c e

“What Were They Expecting?�

(Selected Scriptures) Chaplain Ken Stiles

W e l c o m e to th e C h a p e l We are so glad you came to worship the Lord and to fellowship with us today.

We trust that you will find your strength is renewed, your spirit lifted, and that you will be greeted by a friendly community of believers.

This is a warm fellowship where the Spirit of Christ is active and our Lord is exalted.

If you have a need, we are ready to serve and to help.

Spiritual Enrichment Opportunities Religious Education (Youth) The Gospel Project® for Kids immerses kids and preschoolers in the gospel through every story, theological concept, and call to mission from Genesis to Revelation.

Ultimately, the gospel message changes everything; heart transformation can only take place when a child experiences the gospel. Through The Gospel Project® for Kids, kids and preschoolers will understand the Bible is not just a collection of stories, but one unified story—God’s story of redemption.

Children’s Church: 2 & 3 year olds should be dropped off in Classroom 7 before the service on Sundays. Children ages 4 & 5 are in Classroom 5 and ages 6 and up are in the Fellowship Hall. These will be dismissed from the service after the Scripture reading and prayer.

Sundays from 1615-1815

AWANA clubs teach the gospel of Christ to children from preschool through high school. Our clubs run through the 6th grade. Throughout the program, children are rewarded for memorizing Bible verses and completing character building activities. ***AWANA will resume January 7th***

Contact Connie Gault for more information: 346-104-0802, NSANaples.Awana@gmail.com Facebook: “Naples AWANA Club”

B e y o n d Yo u ( th ) For more information about the Middle School and High School ministry please contact: Garry Palmer at beyondyouthnaples@gmail.com, or call 348-297-9837.

Praise and Worship What Child is This?

(Celebration Hymnal #281)

Verse 1 What Child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?

Chorus This, this is Christ, the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary!

Verse 2 Why lies He in such mean estate, Where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear: for sinners here The silent Word is pleading.

Chorus Verse 3 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come, peasant, king to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; Let loving hearts enthrone Him. Chorus

Advent Candle Lighting Joy to the World (Celebration Hymnal #270)

Verse 1 Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her King!

Let every heart prepare Him room, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing.

Verse 2 Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns!

Let men their songs employ, while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

Verse 3 No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.

Verse 4 He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of His righteousness and wonders of His love, and wonders of His love, and wonders, wonders of His love. (X3)

A d u l t S m a l l Gr o u ps ***Starting February 1st*** Thursdays, 1830–2030

An In-Depth Christian Worldview Experience ~Leader: Ken Stiles

***Will Resume January 7th*** Adult Study Sundays, 1630–1815 “The Gospel Project for Adults” (Support Site) ~Leaders: Danny & Charity Wedamen

***Starting January 16th*** Women’s Small Group Tuesdays, 1830–2000 (Support Site) “Living Life Together”(16 Jan–6 Feb) “One Thousand Gifts”(13 Feb–13 Mar) ~Leaders: Erin Lorenz & Ellie Schneider

Protestant Women of the Chapel Every Tuesday from 0900–1130

PWOC will Resume January 9th Facebook: PWOC Naples, Italy Group Email: pwocnaplesitaly@gmail.com

Call To Worship Sing, Sing, Sing

Join us for a light lunch, prayer, and good fellowship in the Word of God. 1130-1230 in the (Chaplain John Keith Fellowship HallCapo Chapel) each Wednesday For more info contact Vee Valentin at veeval@hotmail.com

Announcements Tonight! Join us as all the Protestant services will gather together for a special Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 1800 here at the Support Site Chapel.

Sing, sing, sing And make music with the heavens We will sing, sing, sing Grateful that You hear us When we shout your praise Lift high the name of Jesus What's not to love about You? Heaven and earth adore You Kings and kingdoms bow down Son of God, You are the One You are the One You are the love that frees us You are the light that leads us Like a fire burning Son of God, You are the one You are the one we're living for (Repeat All)

N e w S m a l l G r o u p s w i l l b e S ta r t in g in J a n u a r y Check the “Adult Small Group� section on the previous page to see some of the exciting new opportunities to grow spiritually and as a community in the Adult Small Groups that are starting in 2018.

Sing, sing, sing And make music with the heavens We will sing, sing, sing Grateful that You hear us When we shout your praise Lift high the name of Jesus

21 January: Potluck after service in the Community Center.

Order of Worship Call to Worship

“Sing, Sing, Sing”

Welcome & Announcements

Brian Schulz

Advent Candle Lighting

Praise & Worship

“Joy to the World” (Celebration Hymnal #270) “What Child is This?”

(Celebration Hymnal #281) “Emmanuel” (Celebration Hymnal #243)

Tithes & Offerings Scripture Reading & Prayer

Message

Luke 2:1–21 Danny Wedeman “What Were They Expecting?”

(Selected Scriptures)

Benediction CCLI/CVLI# 2285810

22 January: Single Sailor for Christ kickoff!

Our new ministry for single sailors will start at 1830 in the Liberty Center of the Hospital BEQ. Pizza and Pop will be provided for those who attend. If you are a single sailor and would like more information please check out the Facebook Group: NSA Naples Chapel: Single Sailor for Christ. You can also email RPSN Bethany Caldwell at bethanyannc7@gmail.com The new group will be going through “What Makes You Happy,” by Andy Stanley Want to be a blessing? Here are some opportunities: Musicians & Singers: Contact Mimmo at mimmomusic3@yahoo.com Welcome Ministry (Greeters) Facebook Group: Search for - NSA Naples Chapel: Contemporary Christian Service – and request to join to stay up-to-date with the latest information about CCS. Interested in volunteering or have questions or suggestions?

Please contact Chaplain Stiles at Kenneth.Stiles@eu.navy.mil; DSN 629-4600

Attendance on December 17, 2017 – 123 Religious Offering Fund Previous Balance: $9,818.65 Offerings Received: $851.15 Charitable Giving: ($6,000.00) Expenditures: ($288.73) Admin Redeposit: $150.00 Balance: $4,531.07