This Sunday

Dec. 3 • 2023
First Sunday of Advent

►Worship at 9 a.m. in the chapel;
live-streaming on Facebook

Sermon:
‘Bethlehem’
— The Rev. Dr. Jerry Blacklaw
guest minister

Scripture:
Genesis 35:16–18 • Luke 2:8–20

■ We light the candle of HOPE.

■ Handbells, chimes and a song written by Rev. Blacklaw.

■ The Lord’s Supper will be served. All are invited to the table.

■ The Advent murals, painted by Derek Capsis, are in place.

■ A Christmas cookie social in the fellowship hall will follow the worship service.

■ To join “live stream” worship, go to Facebook — Swift Presbyterian Church.

■ Worship services are available for viewing in the afternoon on the church website and YouTube.

■ Bulletins for today and recent weeks. Click here.

►Sunday school at 8 a.m.

■ Adult class with Bill and Catherine in annex room 2

■ “Snacks with Susan and Daryl” in annex room 4

■ Youth class, taught by Sheree Waters, in annex room 3

►Christmas cookies and fellowship

We invite everyone to join us for a Christmas cookie social, immediately after the worship service, in the fellowship hall.

See you in church. Bring a friend.

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■ Our vision:
Striving to bring God joy

■ Our mission:
We proclaim Christ’s love and grace through serving and nurturing body, mind, and soul.

Food pantry update

The food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. to serve the community.

This week, 46 families and 150 individuals received food.

If you are interested in helping or know of someone who might be interested, please consider getting involved or at least share the opportunity to volunteer with others.

If you have questions or want to want to volunteer, please contact Al Sprouse (251-744-1944) or Jan Taylor (251-978-6418).

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►Connect with God.
►Connect with other believers.

Never underestimate
the power of prayer

No problem you might have
is too big for God to handle.

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The peace of Christ be with you—
—and also with you.
Passing the peace is a deeply theological practice of reconciliation not replicated in secular culture.
We greet each other in Christ, laying aside our differences — at least for the hour.