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

Benevolence Offering
Following the worship service, deacons will be at the doors of the worship center accepting donations to help those in need.


Business Meeting
Tonight’s Business Meeting is at 6:00. Church members will vote on the 2026 Budget.


CDT Baking Time
The Christmas Dessert Theater needs your help! Cookie Decorating Day is Monday, Dec. 8. Everyone who helps gets a free apron! Sign up at the info booth.

 

Senior Adult Christmas Party
You are invited to “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” on Sat., 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).

 

Greater IMPACT For Tomorrow Campaign
Prayerfully consider your personal commitment to the GIFT Campaign, above & beyond your regular tithe.


International Christmas Celebration!
Join us for a special evening on December 20 at 5:30. The true meaning of Christmas will be shared through songs & dances from various cultures. Invite a friend, neighbor, or colleague! Be inspired by a message from a 97-year-old missionary doctor. Delicious Indian cuisine will be served! Call the church to RSVP.


Greeter Help Needed
If you will be returning as a greeter or would like to serve as one, please sign up at the welcome desk or contact Jennifer Wood.


Job Posting
VGBC has an open position for a Youth Ministry Assistant. The job is 20-28 hours per week at $18 per hour. Please apply at vgbc.org/apply.

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