Atlantic Avenue Church, Lead Pastor Brad R. Riddle
The Heart of Christmas; A Five Week Advent Series-December 4, 2022
Locations & Times
Atlantic Avenue Church
160 Atlantic Ave, Franklin, PA 16323, USA
Sunday 7:00 AM
Scroll down to take sermon notes and to see scripture references, church and community announcements, the prayer list and church contacts.
Office hours are 9-4 Mon.-Fri. You may choose to call ahead to make an appointment.
See The Happenings for planned schedule changes.
See The Happenings for planned schedule changes.
Typical Weekly Schedule (Subject to variations based on events & circumstances. See The Headlines for any planned changes).
Sunday: Worship Service Times & Location
8:15 am Sanctuary
9:45 am Sanctuary & Live Stream Online. Youth Sunday School, Sr. High Room
9:45 am Adult Bible Study ALL Ages & Stages of Life, MPR (Multipurpose Rm)
11:15 am Adult Sun. School, Rm 202
11:15 am Sanctuary, Children’s Sunday School, Children’s Wing, newborn-6th Grade. Check-in at Children’s Ministry desk by the Family Center.
7:45-12:00 pm Coffee Café Hours
6:00-7:30 pm Sr. High Loft, Sunday Night Youth, every other Sunday
Monday:
6:00 p.m. Rm 202 Jesus Girls Bible Study, every other Monday
6:00 p.m. Rm 205 GriefShare
Tuesday:
6:45 pm Prayer call, from home. Dial 667-770-1269. Code: 519817
Wednesday:
1:00-3:00 pm Blanket Making, Rm. 102, 1st & 3rd Wednesday
5:30 pm Prayer Meeting. Prayer Room. Enter through W2 Entrance
6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Studies (see current classes below)
Thursday:
10:00 a.m. Rm 101 Cancer Companions (every other Thurs.)
7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball (ages 17 & up) Family Center Gym. Enter at E3.
Saturday:
7:30 am Men’s Ministry
Sunday: Worship Service Times & Location
8:15 am Sanctuary
9:45 am Sanctuary & Live Stream Online. Youth Sunday School, Sr. High Room
9:45 am Adult Bible Study ALL Ages & Stages of Life, MPR (Multipurpose Rm)
11:15 am Adult Sun. School, Rm 202
11:15 am Sanctuary, Children’s Sunday School, Children’s Wing, newborn-6th Grade. Check-in at Children’s Ministry desk by the Family Center.
7:45-12:00 pm Coffee Café Hours
6:00-7:30 pm Sr. High Loft, Sunday Night Youth, every other Sunday
Monday:
6:00 p.m. Rm 202 Jesus Girls Bible Study, every other Monday
6:00 p.m. Rm 205 GriefShare
Tuesday:
6:45 pm Prayer call, from home. Dial 667-770-1269. Code: 519817
Wednesday:
1:00-3:00 pm Blanket Making, Rm. 102, 1st & 3rd Wednesday
5:30 pm Prayer Meeting. Prayer Room. Enter through W2 Entrance
6:30 pm Wednesday Night Bible Studies (see current classes below)
Thursday:
10:00 a.m. Rm 101 Cancer Companions (every other Thurs.)
7:00-9:00 p.m. Adult Basketball (ages 17 & up) Family Center Gym. Enter at E3.
Saturday:
7:30 am Men’s Ministry
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https://aaubchurch.breezechms.com/form/68b43dWorship Set:
O Come All Ye Faithful-Hymn
No One Higher-Steve Fee, Heath Balltzglier, Seth Condrey
Christmas Offering-Paul Baloche
Here I Am To Worship-Tim Hughes
King Of My Heart-John Mark & Sarah McMillan
O Come All Ye Faithful-Hymn
No One Higher-Steve Fee, Heath Balltzglier, Seth Condrey
Christmas Offering-Paul Baloche
Here I Am To Worship-Tim Hughes
King Of My Heart-John Mark & Sarah McMillan
Welcome to this second Sunday of Advent! Advent is a season of great anticipation and holy expectation—a time for us to focus and refocus on the true heart of Christmas. Today we remember God’s gift of peace as we look to that first birth announcement given so many years ago . . . an announcement delivered to shepherds, of all people. Praise God for His offer of peace to ALL mankind!
Luke 2:8-14
1. The ____________ of __________ is for _____ of _____!
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news that will cause great joy
for all the people.’”
Luke 2:10
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid.
I bring you good news that will cause great joy
for all the people.’”
Luke 2:10
2.__________ _______________ _____ to God.
Colossians 1:19-22, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
Colossians 1:19-22, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21
3. As Christ-followers, ________________ is our _______________.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will
be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will
be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
Our PURPOSE is to see everyone become a fully surrendered disciple of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:19-20
Our MISSION is to be a center of truth for men, women, and young people to know Christ, grow in Christ, and share Christ. Psalm 119:160, Acts 2:42-4
Our MISSION is to be a center of truth for men, women, and young people to know Christ, grow in Christ, and share Christ. Psalm 119:160, Acts 2:42-4
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The Happenings
Christmas Poinsettia Orders Are Due Today: We are taking orders for Christmas Poinsettias in honor or memory of your loved one/s at $9 each. Envelope order forms are available at a Resource Center and can be placed in a Giving and Connection Station by Sunday, December 4th.
Church Photo Directory: If you had your picture taken for the church photo directory, you may pick up your copy in the E3 Sanctuary Lobby. Please note that the company only offers church photo directories for those that had their picture taken and placed in the directory.
Ladies Fellowship: Thursday, Dec. 8th, 11:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room, Use door E3. A complimentary baked potato bar with all the toppings will be provided. Please sign up in a Resource Center. If you are able to make a handcrafted gift or purchase one in the $5-$10 range, please wrap it and bring it. We will have extra wrapped gifts if you are not able.
Bethlehem: A Live Walk Through Village Experience: Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 11. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Evangelical Tabernacle, 216 N Main St., Cooperstown, PA.
Free Christmas Gift Wrapping Being Offered For You: Do you find yourself saying, “If only someone could wrap for me!”? Well come be blessed.We have a team that loves to wrap gifts.
· Saturday, December 10, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
· Drop your gifts off that you would like to have wrapped in room 102. You may bring your own wrapping paper if desired. Enter at E3.
· Wrapped gifts are to be picked up the next day, Sunday, December 11, in Room 102, immediately after 3rd service.
Christmas Blessing Tree: Our Christmas Blessing Tree is adorned with tags with gift ideas for our church family children, residents at Sugar Valley Lodge, students at Victory School and French Creek Recovery Center.
1. Take a numbered tag:
> Pink rectangle tags are for adult females at Sugar Valley Lodge.
> Blue rectangle tags are for adult males at Sugar Valley Lodge.
> Yellow angel-shaped tags are for girls from Atlantic Avenue Church families.
> Green Christmas tree-shaped tags are for boys from Atlantic Avenue Church families.
> Salmon ornament-shaped tags are for adults at Frenchcreek Recovery (These gifts need to be returned to us unwrapped).
2. Print your name beside your tag number on our form.
3. Return your wrapped gifts and tag by Sunday, December 11.
(You could even drop them off Saturday morning to be wrapped for the Christmas gift-wrapping event and be blessed while being a blessing).
Keeping Our Military In Prayer: Please come to a Resource Center and write down the name and branch of anyone serving in the military, even if you already gave the name last year. We are making new Military Prayer Cards so that our church and prayer team can pray for those who serve our country. Deadline is Dec. 11
Girl’s Night Out: Thursday, December 15 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Family Center. Please knock at the kitchen door for entry. Ham and scalloped potatoes will be provided. Please bring a dish to share and a wrapped pair of ladies Christmas socks for a game. Please sign up in a Resource Center.
Red Cross Blood Drive: Friday, December 16 from*11:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Family Center, Enter at E3 door. Schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Atlantic. Walk-ins welcome. *Please note the new times.
Reading At The Caring Place: Be blessed by being a blessing. If you would like to read the Bible to one of our church family members at the Caring Place, please sign up in a Resource Center. You will be contacted to discuss a regularly scheduled day and time that would work.
Atlantic Avenue Church Community Christmas Tree: On display Saturday, November 19 through Thursday, December 22 at the Barrow Civic Theatre. See how the true meaning of Christmas was captured.
Tis The Season Card Party: During this season when many of us count our blessings, let's be a blessing to those from our prayer list.
Your challenge: Send a card, and see how many faces you can bring a smile to and let them know you are thinking of them.
Christmas Poinsettia Orders Are Due Today: We are taking orders for Christmas Poinsettias in honor or memory of your loved one/s at $9 each. Envelope order forms are available at a Resource Center and can be placed in a Giving and Connection Station by Sunday, December 4th.
Church Photo Directory: If you had your picture taken for the church photo directory, you may pick up your copy in the E3 Sanctuary Lobby. Please note that the company only offers church photo directories for those that had their picture taken and placed in the directory.
Ladies Fellowship: Thursday, Dec. 8th, 11:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room, Use door E3. A complimentary baked potato bar with all the toppings will be provided. Please sign up in a Resource Center. If you are able to make a handcrafted gift or purchase one in the $5-$10 range, please wrap it and bring it. We will have extra wrapped gifts if you are not able.
Bethlehem: A Live Walk Through Village Experience: Friday, December 9 through Sunday, December 11. 6:00-9:00 p.m. Evangelical Tabernacle, 216 N Main St., Cooperstown, PA.
Free Christmas Gift Wrapping Being Offered For You: Do you find yourself saying, “If only someone could wrap for me!”? Well come be blessed.We have a team that loves to wrap gifts.
· Saturday, December 10, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
· Drop your gifts off that you would like to have wrapped in room 102. You may bring your own wrapping paper if desired. Enter at E3.
· Wrapped gifts are to be picked up the next day, Sunday, December 11, in Room 102, immediately after 3rd service.
Christmas Blessing Tree: Our Christmas Blessing Tree is adorned with tags with gift ideas for our church family children, residents at Sugar Valley Lodge, students at Victory School and French Creek Recovery Center.
1. Take a numbered tag:
> Pink rectangle tags are for adult females at Sugar Valley Lodge.
> Blue rectangle tags are for adult males at Sugar Valley Lodge.
> Yellow angel-shaped tags are for girls from Atlantic Avenue Church families.
> Green Christmas tree-shaped tags are for boys from Atlantic Avenue Church families.
> Salmon ornament-shaped tags are for adults at Frenchcreek Recovery (These gifts need to be returned to us unwrapped).
2. Print your name beside your tag number on our form.
3. Return your wrapped gifts and tag by Sunday, December 11.
(You could even drop them off Saturday morning to be wrapped for the Christmas gift-wrapping event and be blessed while being a blessing).
Keeping Our Military In Prayer: Please come to a Resource Center and write down the name and branch of anyone serving in the military, even if you already gave the name last year. We are making new Military Prayer Cards so that our church and prayer team can pray for those who serve our country. Deadline is Dec. 11
Girl’s Night Out: Thursday, December 15 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Family Center. Please knock at the kitchen door for entry. Ham and scalloped potatoes will be provided. Please bring a dish to share and a wrapped pair of ladies Christmas socks for a game. Please sign up in a Resource Center.
Red Cross Blood Drive: Friday, December 16 from*11:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. Family Center, Enter at E3 door. Schedule an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org, sponsor code: Atlantic. Walk-ins welcome. *Please note the new times.
Reading At The Caring Place: Be blessed by being a blessing. If you would like to read the Bible to one of our church family members at the Caring Place, please sign up in a Resource Center. You will be contacted to discuss a regularly scheduled day and time that would work.
Atlantic Avenue Church Community Christmas Tree: On display Saturday, November 19 through Thursday, December 22 at the Barrow Civic Theatre. See how the true meaning of Christmas was captured.
Tis The Season Card Party: During this season when many of us count our blessings, let's be a blessing to those from our prayer list.
Your challenge: Send a card, and see how many faces you can bring a smile to and let them know you are thinking of them.
Wednesday Night Bible Studies
Enter through E3 Entrance. Doors open at 6:00.
MPR: Adult Bible Study for all ages and stages of life with Pastor Jason.
Room 202: Women’s, All Ages. 1 Peter: A Living Hope In Christ by Jen Wilkin.
Room 203: RENEW Ministries with Chlvie Stephenson and co-leader Ashley Kopnitsky: Women ages 20-35
Sr. High Room: Youth, grades 7-12 with Pastor Ryan.
Children’s Wing: Nursery (infants) through 6th grade with Ms. Jen.
See Signs in Resource Centers for Details
Enter through E3 Entrance. Doors open at 6:00.
MPR: Adult Bible Study for all ages and stages of life with Pastor Jason.
Room 202: Women’s, All Ages. 1 Peter: A Living Hope In Christ by Jen Wilkin.
Room 203: RENEW Ministries with Chlvie Stephenson and co-leader Ashley Kopnitsky: Women ages 20-35
Sr. High Room: Youth, grades 7-12 with Pastor Ryan.
Children’s Wing: Nursery (infants) through 6th grade with Ms. Jen.
See Signs in Resource Centers for Details
Grieving Family:
The family of Megan Peterson (Pastor Jason's sister, Roger and Bonnie Peterson's daughter)
The family of Dee Lasota (Deb McCorkle's mom)
Recovery from Surgery:
Patty Way 11/22
Julia Roemer 11/29
Physical/Other:
Linda Small
Pam Anderson
Pat Kaczmarek
Keri Murphy
Bob Meals
Molly Burkett
Krystal Reed
Holly Small
Melanie Rimer
Crystal Perry (Tootie’s granddaughter)
Kevin Jones
Cancer Journey:
Steve Craver
Diane Karns (Mary Karn’s daughter-in-law)
Tom Sloss (Garnet King’s Son)
Michele Mahoney
Martha Hanna
Judy Foster
Sue Pacior
John Beatty (Jen Covey’s Dad)
Mary Holiday
Nancy Reese
Becky Barnes
Sue Dailey
Majorie Forbes
Ongoing Prayer Needs:
Chase Proper
Richard Phillips & Randi
Shirley Patterson
Ken Holquist
Michele Webster
John Dang
John & Sherry Woloszyn
Betty Voorhies
Garnet King
Pastor Gary
Kathy Jo Ritchey
Joyce Ritts
Gayle Oxenham
Laura Daugherty
Paula Delaney
Bob Gibson
Roger Peterson
Betty Nuzzo
Alisha Nulph
Sandy Moore
Deb Plyler
Alexandria Shreffler
Children:
Carter Covey
Caiden Masters
Mason Mong
Please Send Cards
Caring Place:
103 N. 13th St., Franklin, PA 16323
Dell Oakes, Jo Masters, Shirley Yolton, Sue Lee, Jeff Griffith, Beverly Weigle
Sugarcreek Station:
351 Causeway Dr., Franklin, PA 16323
Sandi Yeager, Grace Gibbons, Harold Heller, Gladys Finefrock, Ellen Testerman, Ross Bauer, Ron Wessell, Gloria Greenlee, Eileen Montgomery, Donna Quinn
Oakwood Heights:
120 Vo-Tech Dr., Oil City, PA 16301
Marilyn McClelland
Westbury Nursing Home:
31 N Park Ave, Meadville, PA 16335
Mary Merritt
Pine Grove State Correctional Institution Indiana, PA
Smart Communications/Pa. DOC
Pine Grove
Jeremy Shawgo QL 4708
P.O. Box 33028
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Active Duty Service Members:
Pick up a prayer card for a list of our service members
Prayer Chain Phone Numbers:
If you would like to have a prayer request shared with our prayer group, you can call:
Tootie Sharp 814-432-5713
or
Connie Klingensmith 814-437-6304
The family of Megan Peterson (Pastor Jason's sister, Roger and Bonnie Peterson's daughter)
The family of Dee Lasota (Deb McCorkle's mom)
Recovery from Surgery:
Patty Way 11/22
Julia Roemer 11/29
Physical/Other:
Linda Small
Pam Anderson
Pat Kaczmarek
Keri Murphy
Bob Meals
Molly Burkett
Krystal Reed
Holly Small
Melanie Rimer
Crystal Perry (Tootie’s granddaughter)
Kevin Jones
Cancer Journey:
Steve Craver
Diane Karns (Mary Karn’s daughter-in-law)
Tom Sloss (Garnet King’s Son)
Michele Mahoney
Martha Hanna
Judy Foster
Sue Pacior
John Beatty (Jen Covey’s Dad)
Mary Holiday
Nancy Reese
Becky Barnes
Sue Dailey
Majorie Forbes
Ongoing Prayer Needs:
Chase Proper
Richard Phillips & Randi
Shirley Patterson
Ken Holquist
Michele Webster
John Dang
John & Sherry Woloszyn
Betty Voorhies
Garnet King
Pastor Gary
Kathy Jo Ritchey
Joyce Ritts
Gayle Oxenham
Laura Daugherty
Paula Delaney
Bob Gibson
Roger Peterson
Betty Nuzzo
Alisha Nulph
Sandy Moore
Deb Plyler
Alexandria Shreffler
Children:
Carter Covey
Caiden Masters
Mason Mong
Please Send Cards
Caring Place:
103 N. 13th St., Franklin, PA 16323
Dell Oakes, Jo Masters, Shirley Yolton, Sue Lee, Jeff Griffith, Beverly Weigle
Sugarcreek Station:
351 Causeway Dr., Franklin, PA 16323
Sandi Yeager, Grace Gibbons, Harold Heller, Gladys Finefrock, Ellen Testerman, Ross Bauer, Ron Wessell, Gloria Greenlee, Eileen Montgomery, Donna Quinn
Oakwood Heights:
120 Vo-Tech Dr., Oil City, PA 16301
Marilyn McClelland
Westbury Nursing Home:
31 N Park Ave, Meadville, PA 16335
Mary Merritt
Pine Grove State Correctional Institution Indiana, PA
Smart Communications/Pa. DOC
Pine Grove
Jeremy Shawgo QL 4708
P.O. Box 33028
St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Active Duty Service Members:
Pick up a prayer card for a list of our service members
Prayer Chain Phone Numbers:
If you would like to have a prayer request shared with our prayer group, you can call:
Tootie Sharp 814-432-5713
or
Connie Klingensmith 814-437-6304
