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December 14, 2025

Becky Worth - Pastor   

Third Sunday of Advent  

 

“ In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”  John 1:4-5

 

Pre-Service Music     “Everlasting God”

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship: Phil. 4:4-7 NLT

Prayer

Lighting of the Advent Candle

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Joys, Concerns and Testimonies

The Lord’s Prayer

“Light of the Stable” Mike Mortimer

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 NLT

Message: “Joseph’s Choice”

Offertory Prayer

Hymn: “Go Tell It On The Mountain”

Benedictional Chorus “Joy To The World”  Verse 1,2 &3

 

We’re Glad You Could Join Us Today

Go in the Peace of God and Have a Great Week

And We Will See You Next Sunday!

 
 
Bible Verses:
 
Phil 4:4-7 (NLT)
 
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
 
Matthew 1:18-25 (NLT)
 
The Birth of Jesus the Messiah
 
18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit.
19 Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly.
20 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit.
21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus,[b] for he will save his people from their sins.”
22 All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet:
23 “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”
24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.
25 But he did not have sexual relations with her until her son was born. And Joseph named him Jesus.

 

WELCOME TO GRACE GATHERING: Please fill out the card in your welcome bag and please include your birthday Mon/Day

SIGN UP SHEETS: New Sign up sheets are ready for you to sign up for the winter months Jan-Mar.  Look them over and sign up to read scripture, coffee hour or greeter

THE BLESSING BOX –This is a BIG HIT!  You are making a difference. Donations for the Blessing Box can be placed in box by the front table. Items that are going best are Individual Cereals, Chef Boyardee items, Pop tarts, Puddings, Ramen noodles.

Christmas Poinsettias – If you wish to have a poinsettia on the altar for Advent through Christmas Eve. We invite you to purchase one or more, bring it in on December 14 or 21st and leave it until Christmas Eve. If it is in memory or in honor of someone write up what you want in the bulletin and give to Ron Isaman prior to December 16th.

 

Calendar

 

*   9:30 A.M. WORSHIP-  *10:30 A.M. COFFEE HOUR - * 11:00 A.M. GRACE HOUR

* EACH WEDNESDAY -OUR CONGREGATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER –   be in prayer for the life and mission of Grace Gathering

*PASTOR’S OFFICE HOURS – Wednesdays 10-Noon

*WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY -Tuesday at 9:30 A.M.

*Dec 17th  Coffe Break 10-Noon, Coffee, Conversation and music.

*DEC 24ST – 7:30 P.M.- CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE

 

Information: Pastor Becky Worth - (716) 307-1768

Email – Gators20@roadrunner.com

Church Email: graceolean@gmail.com

Facebook: GraceGathering    

Webpage: gracegatheringolean.org   Church Phone – 585-379-4340

GG Address: Grace Gathering, 235 North Union; P.O. Box 8, Olean, NY

 

Invite a Friend to Church Next Sunday!

 


Announcements

  • The Blessing Box

Our Blessing Box is getting used so it is helping those who are in need! Donations for the Blessing Box can be placed in the box by the front table. Items that are going best are Individual Cereals, Chef Boyardee items, Pop Tarts, Puddings, Ramen noodles.

  • Christmas Poinsettias

If you wish to have a poinsettia on the altar for Advent through Christmas Eve, we invite you to purchase one or more and bring it in on December 14th or 21st to be left until Christmas Eve. If it is in memory or in honor of someone, write up what you want in the bulletin and give to Ron Isaman before December 16th.


This Week

  • Worship Service/Coffee Time/Grace Hour

December 14, 2025 (Sunday)
9:30 AM to 11:45 AM

Meeting in our new location at 235 N Union St in Olean NY

Worship Service: 9:30am to 10:30am
Coffee Time: 10:30am to 11:00am
Grace Hour: 11:00 to 11:45am

  • Women's Bible Study 

December 16, 2025 (Tuesday)
9:30 PM to 11:00 AM

Currently using the study guide "Defiant Joy" by Candace Payne.

Held at Grace Gathering Church (235 N Union St, Olean)

(Last week of study using this guide. Will resume in January with a TBD study guide.)

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025 is the deadline to give your poinsettia bulletin write-up to Ron Isaman.
  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025 

Pastor Becky Worth office hours are 10:00am until 12:00pm.

Our Coffee Break time is also from 10:00am until 12:00pm.

Join us for conversation, coffee, and music!

  • Each Wednesday is our Congregational Day Of Prayer

Be in prayer for the life and mission of Grace Gathering


Future Events

Christmas Eve Service

December 24, 2025 (Wednesday) at 7:30pm

Each Wednesday is our Congregational Day Of Prayer

Be in prayer for the life and mission of Grace Gathering.


Contact Information

Address:

Grace Gathering of Olean NY

235 N Union St

PO Box 8

Olean, NY  14760

Pastor:

Becky Worth

gators20@roadrunner.com

Phone: 716-307-1768

Office Hours:

Wednesday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Webpage:

gracepatheringolean.org