Welcome to Worship

December 7, 2025

Worship Order

Prelude
Jan Hoit
 
Baptism (10:30 Service)
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
 
Welcome to Service
Jimmy Peck
 
Preparation for Worship

Luke 1:38a

 
Reading & Prayer
Jimmy Peck
 
Choral Praise
“Glory, Glory, Glory to the Newborn King”
Soloist, Steven Gray
 
Congregational Singing
Sing we the Song of Emmanuel
What Child is This?
 
Message in Song
“Glory Hallelu”
King’s Messengers

"Mary's Story"

Dr. Devin Knuckles

 
Lord’s Supper Service
 
Congregational Singing
Behold the Savior
Doxology

News and Events

Christmas Dessert Theatre
Free tickets are available at the info booth or online.

Deacon Nominations
Our deacons are nominated by the church congregation. Nomination forms are available at the info booth, or fill it out online at vgbc.org/deacons. 

Senior Adult Chair Fitness
It’s time to sit, stretch, and strengthen! Join us Saturday, December 6, at 9 am, in the Youth Wing. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sign up at the info booth today!

CDT Baking Time
The Christmas Dessert Theater needs your help! Cookie Baking Day is Friday, Dec. 5. Cookie Decorating Day is Monday, Dec. 8. Visit the info booth today to sign up. Everyone who helps gets a free apron!

Date Night: A time for the two of you!
Free childcare (up to age 12) will be provided Friday, December 5, 6-9 pm. Do some Christmas shopping, enjoy dinner out, or just spend time reconnecting as a couple. Register at vgbc.org/datenight. Sponsored by Re|Engage Marriage Ministry.

Christmas Cards for Our Missionaries
We are collecting cards for: Herb & Celeste (Thailand) – please use their real names; Mark & Lona Webb (Ireland) – they have no restrictions; and Oswald & Amanda (Southern Asia) – please use their real names but do NOT use Christian type wording/language. Place cards in the Missions folder (in the church office) for Doug Wamble by today.

Angel Tree

Share the love of Jesus and help bring Christmas joy to a prisoner’s child. Visit the info booth today to choose a child to purchase gifts for. 

~A Prison Fellowship Ministry~

 

Senior Adult Chair Fitness

It’s time to sit, stretch, and strengthen! Join us Saturday, Dec. 6, at 9 am, in the Youth Wing. Wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. Sign up at the info booth today!

Business Meeting

A scheduled Business Meeting will be held December 7, at 6 pm. Church members will vote on the 2026 Budget.

Men’s Breakfast

The next breakfast will be Saturday, January 10.  See you in the new year!

 

Senior Adult Christmas Party

You are invited to “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” on Saturday, December 20, from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm. The cost is $10 per person and the attire Victorian (optional). The gift exchange will be books about the Victorian era (1837-1901). So start looking!

Thank you For joining us

If you are a visitor, we are delighted you chose to worship with us.  We have a gift for you, so please visit the Welcome Desk before or after the service. We would love to share with you how you can get connected.

We have online giving Also, we have offering plates at the back of the Worship Center at the end of each service.  While you are welcome to give, all we ask of our guests is to visit us at the Welcome Desk near the entry!

Scripture of the Week

Jay Hill

Music Pastor

Dr. Devin Knuckles

Executive Pastor

Jimmy Peck

Children's Pastor

Brandon Anderson

Student Pastor

Bill Cox

Transition Assistant & Pastoral Care