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Welcome to New
Celebrating the Birth of Christ
Testament Baptist Christmas was not observed as a countries, Christmas was just not a
Church! We are so holiday at all during the first few major holiday in the 17th century
excited that you are centuries of Christianity. Early when Charles Dickens' 1843 book
taking the time to Christians generally celebrated the gave it a whole new meaning--one
contemplate eternal deaths of important persons such as that people could get excited about.
matters with us. the martyrdom of Stephen. In fact,
the Easter holiday was much more In America, the Dickens' Christmas
Thank you for your
celebrated than Christ's birth during Carol tale became popular along with
interest. We trust
those early centuries of Christianity. the poem, “The Night Before
that the singing,
The birth of Jesus was not widely Christmas,” which many believe was
preaching, and
celebrated until the 4th century A.D. written in 1822 by an American
fellowship with our
By the 5th century A.D., the church dentist, Clement Clarke Moore. These
people will be a
declared a feast for the birth of the two books completely transformed the
blessing to you.
Saviour on December 25th, at least Christmas holiday in America into a
partially to compete with the pagan fun and jubilant celebration of the
Saturnalia celebrations of the Winter birth of Christ. This new holiday
Solstice, revered as the birth of the quickly replaced the pagan secular
NEW TESTAMENT sun. events of the Winter Solstice.
BAPTIST CHURCH Those who are hostile toward
437 North Duffy Road The tradition of a Christmas nativity
Butler, Pennsylvania 16001 presentation and Christmas carols Christianity seem to want to return
724.282.2494 began to be popular about the 13th our nation to the days of a totally
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century as a way of keeping the story pagan Winter Solstice festival. As
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of Jesus' birth alive in populations that
could not read the Bible for Christmas and stay focused on our
themselves. But in English speaking Savior's birth and on helping others.

SCHEDULE OF Church Family

Evangelist Gary Lutrick
SERVICES Christmas Dinner
SUNDAY: Tonight at 7 PM
Sunday School 10:00 AM
Sunday PM, December 19
Morning Preaching 11:00 AM
On the evening of Sunday, We are pleased to host
Choir Practice 6:00 PM
December 19, the church will turn Evangelist Gary Lutrick tonight
Evening Preaching 7:00 PM
out the lights at the church and for our Sunday evening service.
WEDNESDAY: hold its annual Christmas Dinner
Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 PM at the Atrium in Prospect. Bro. Lutrick will be preaching in
the Sunday evening service at 7
SATURDAY: There is a sign-up sheet at the
PM. Make sure your family is in
Bus Visitation 10:30 AM Welcome Center in the foyer.
attendance for this special
There is a family rate of $40 or
service.
$15/adults and $5/ten years of
age or younger.

First-time visitors are asked to stop by our Welcome Center for a gift.
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God So Loved the World Christmas Cantata

Sunday AM, December 19
Make plans to celebrate the virgin birth of Christ with us on
Sunday morning, December 19. Our adult choir will be
presenting the message of Christmas in a 30-minute
Christmas program entitled, “God So Loved the World.” This
is a great opportunity to invite your family, friends, and co-
workers who do not attend church. Flyers are available at
the Welcome Center in the foyer.

Remember Jesus in Your “Healthy Living”

Gift-giving at Christmas
The Lord’s work through the church is
dependent upon the generosity of God’s
people.
Friday, December 31, is the last day tax-
deductible contributions can be received for
the 2010 tax year.
with Dr. Cal Streeter
Dr. Cal Streeter will be speaking at the
January Ladies Meeting. Dr. Streeter will be
addressing some common health issues
facing ladies. He will also be discussing the
HCG weight loss program. Mark your
calendar for Friday, January 7, at 6:30 PM.

The winter season provides a great opportunity for our church to

transition from our organized soul winning program on Saturdays to our
TAKE 5 tract distribution program.

Our church will continue its TAKE 5 tract distribution program instead
of organized soul winning. Every church member is encouraged to
TAKE 5 Gospel tracts and distribute them throughout the week. Get
involved in sharing the Gospel!

Gospel tracts are available in the foyer.

Free Nursery & Childcare

Out of respect for your loved ones and those in attendance, we ask parents to use our
clean & well-equipped nursery.

This free service is available for newborns and infants (birth through 24 months).
All of our volunteers have passed a background check with the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania.
Sunday School: Renea Holt
Sunday AM: Amber Eury AM Rockin’ Grandma: Mrs. Bickish
Sunday PM: Cary Hogan Wednesday PM: Mrs. Fisher