Text Box:   Opening Music “Joy to the World”   The Lighting of the Angels Candle of Peace The Shenk Family   Invocation   Welcome   Congregational Greeting   Worship in Song “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” “Angels We Have Heard on High”   “Bright Star” 2 & 3 year olds “Rhythm Band” Directed by Lachelle Wood & Susan Dwello   “Christmas Snapshots” Directed by Monie Watson, Candice Collord & Rachel Lamkins Narration by Troy & Shelly Lamkins Children’s Church Dismissal   Tithes & Offering Special Music by Kyla, Les, Colby & Rylee Loucks   “Give The Best Gift” Matthew 1:18-25; John 3:16   Closing Music “We Will Glorify” Benediction   hg                            T  TEEN QUIZZING ~ 4:00PM          T  CANTATA and DRAMA PRACTICE ~ 6:00PM   T  THIS EVENING’S WORSHIP SERVICE IS CANCELED

Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:   Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the children’s center.                  1st thru 4th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth. Lost and Found                  Located in the hall next to the Children’s Center.

Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   GIVE THE BEST GIFT   TEXT:       Matthew 1: 18-25; John 3:16 THESIS:   “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever                    believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”  John 3:16   THE BIG QUESTION   Why is Jesus the “BEST GIFT”?              I.       Jesus is the _________________ of the God most high.   “What is conceived in her (Mary) is from the Holy Spirit.” (vs20)                     A.     Jesus conception was _________________.                              1.      Jesus’ _________________ was not human.                                       a.      Joseph, Jesus’ adopted father “had no union with Mary until the birth                                              of Jesus.” (vs. 25)                              2.      Jesus’ _________________was human.                     B.     Jesus was 100% man and 100% God.   ACTION STEP: Praise the Lord; what a gift!!!              II.      Jesus is the _________________ of the World.   “He will save his people from their sins.”(vs.21)                     A.     “Jesus came to _________________ and _________________ that which                            was lost.” Luke 19:10                              1.      Jesus is on a divine mission to “save his people from ________________                                     sins.”(vs.21)                              2.      Humans are _________________ with a sin nature do to the                                     disobedience of our first parents, Adam and Eve.   ACTION STEP: Praise the Lord; what a gift!!!              III.     Jesus came to be _________________ us.   “They will call him Immanuel-which means ‘God with us”(vs.23)                     A.     Holy Spirit is still with each Christian today.   ACTION STEP: Praise the Lord, what a gift!!!

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December 17, 2006

Text Box: Our Staff                 Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan     NMI President........  Steve Schultz         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston  Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson      Administration........  Tierney Cooper         Children’s Pastor............  Susan Dwello    Receptionist............   Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org

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