Manteno Church of the Nazarene
Sunday Morning Service | 9:00 & 10:30am
Pastor Ken Bushey preaching
Locations & Times
Manteno Church of the Nazarene
698 N Locust St, Manteno, IL 60950, USA
Sunday 9:00 AM
Sunday 10:30 AM
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https://www.mantenonazarene.org/Check us out on Facebook!
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https://pushpay.com/g/mantenonazareneDecember
20 | 1:30pm | All Faith Community Choir Performance at Serenity Living
21 | No Sunday Night Programming
22 | 10am | MC Milestones Readers
24 | 4pm | Christmas Eve Service
25 - Jan 1 | Office Closed - Merry Christmas!
28 | No Sunday Night Programming
31 | 7pm- 7am | MC Students Lock In for 7th-12th graders
January
6 | 6pm | MC Milestones Council Meeting
7 | 9am | MomCo
7 | 5:30pm | Dinner and Journey Groups Start Winter Session
8 | 1pm | MC Milestones Mexican Train Dominoes at Maple Valley
10 | 9am | Teen Quiz Meet at Manteno
11 | 9am & 10:30am | Baptism Sunday
12 | 7pm | Church Board Meeting
13 | 2pm & 6pm | MC Milestones BUNCO
16 | 10am | Bandage Rolling
Office Closed
Our Church Office will be closed from December 25- January 1. During this time, if you have an emergent need or prayer request, please contact Jean at jmoy@mantenonazarene.org.
Student Ministries Pastor Search
We have begun our search for our next youth pastor and you are invited and encouraged to help us discover who God has to lead our student ministries. Please share the news of this position with those who may be interested and with those who may know of someone qualified for this roll. The position description is available at www.mantenonazarene.org/about-us/employment. We also count on you for your prayers. We need God’s discernment and His continued blessings on our youth ministry. Thank you! --Pastor Ken
All Faith Community Choir
Saturday, December 20 | 1:30pm | The All Faith Community Choir will be meeting at the church at 1:30pm before going to Serenity Living to sing Christmas music for the residents from 2-3pm. If you want to get involved, it's not too late! All ages are welcome!
Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 24 | 4pm | We hope you can join us for our Carols and Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Invite your family and friends. Childcare will be available for ages 0-4.
MC Students Lock In
Wednesday, December 31 | 7pm-7am | All 7th-12th graders are invited to a New Year's Eve Lock-In! This will be a great night of games, pizza, and general shenanigans throughout the church. Bring your pillow and sleeping bag if you eventually want to sleep. Girls bring chips or cookies, guys bring drinks. Invite your friends!
Winter Journey Group Kickoff
Wednesday, January 7 | 5:30pm | Dinner and Journey Groups are back! Grab a menu this Sunday from the foyer and plan which group you would like to attend. There are a lot of different groups to choose from. You can register online ahead of time, but you don't have to. We would love for you to join starting January 7!
Baptisms
Sunday, January 11 | 9am & 10:30am | We are excited to usher in a new year with Baptisms! Please talk with a pastor if you are interested in taking this next step in your relationship with Christ.
Women's Ministry
Our Women's Ministry is kicking off a New Year! The 2026 Theme will be Fruit of the Spirit. Join them for some fun events throughout the year, starting in February. You can grab an info card at the Welcome Desk. Any questions? Talk with Barbara Wallis, Tami Rush, LeAnn McCormick, or Lauren Daviera.
Nursery Volunteers Needed
Join our nursery team! We need once-a-month adult volunteers on Wednesday nights to care for little ones, ages 0–2, from January-May. It’s an easy way to support families and enjoy time with our youngest children. Contact Pastor Amy or sign up here: https://mantenonazarene.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/27/responses/new
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu: Christmas Break- see you January 7!
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Tithes and Offerings
Monthly Budget: $62,250
Dec 7: $44,237
Dec 14: $58,064
Month to Date: $102,301
Contact Information
Pastor Ken Bushey | Lead | kbushey@mantenonazarene.org | 812.583.1542
Pastor Amy Kilpatrick | Kids | akilpatrick@mantenonazarene.org | 815.573.6322
Elliott Storey | Student Ministries Intern | mcstudents@mantenonazarene.org
Church Office | 815.468.8946 | mantenonazarene.org | 698 N. Locust | PO Box 698 | Manteno, IL 60950
Jenny Lyle | jlyle@mantenonazarene.org | Office Manager
Jean Moy | jmoy@mantenonazarene.org | Administrative Assistant
Connect Card | https://bit.ly/mcconnectcard
Giving | https://pushpay.com/g/mantenonazarene
Website | www.mantenonazarene.org
Weekly Schedule
Worship Service | 9 & 10:30am | Sunday
7th-12th Grade BREAK Youth Group | 6-8pm | Sunday
Wellness Walkers | 2-3pm | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Wednesday Family Dinner | 5:30-6:15pm | Wednesday
Journey Groups | 6:30pm | Wednesday
Men's Basketball | 8-10pm | Wednesday
Men's Prayer Breakfast | 8am | Saturday
20 | 1:30pm | All Faith Community Choir Performance at Serenity Living
21 | No Sunday Night Programming
22 | 10am | MC Milestones Readers
24 | 4pm | Christmas Eve Service
25 - Jan 1 | Office Closed - Merry Christmas!
28 | No Sunday Night Programming
31 | 7pm- 7am | MC Students Lock In for 7th-12th graders
January
6 | 6pm | MC Milestones Council Meeting
7 | 9am | MomCo
7 | 5:30pm | Dinner and Journey Groups Start Winter Session
8 | 1pm | MC Milestones Mexican Train Dominoes at Maple Valley
10 | 9am | Teen Quiz Meet at Manteno
11 | 9am & 10:30am | Baptism Sunday
12 | 7pm | Church Board Meeting
13 | 2pm & 6pm | MC Milestones BUNCO
16 | 10am | Bandage Rolling
Office Closed
Our Church Office will be closed from December 25- January 1. During this time, if you have an emergent need or prayer request, please contact Jean at jmoy@mantenonazarene.org.
Student Ministries Pastor Search
We have begun our search for our next youth pastor and you are invited and encouraged to help us discover who God has to lead our student ministries. Please share the news of this position with those who may be interested and with those who may know of someone qualified for this roll. The position description is available at www.mantenonazarene.org/about-us/employment. We also count on you for your prayers. We need God’s discernment and His continued blessings on our youth ministry. Thank you! --Pastor Ken
All Faith Community Choir
Saturday, December 20 | 1:30pm | The All Faith Community Choir will be meeting at the church at 1:30pm before going to Serenity Living to sing Christmas music for the residents from 2-3pm. If you want to get involved, it's not too late! All ages are welcome!
Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 24 | 4pm | We hope you can join us for our Carols and Candlelight Christmas Eve service. Invite your family and friends. Childcare will be available for ages 0-4.
MC Students Lock In
Wednesday, December 31 | 7pm-7am | All 7th-12th graders are invited to a New Year's Eve Lock-In! This will be a great night of games, pizza, and general shenanigans throughout the church. Bring your pillow and sleeping bag if you eventually want to sleep. Girls bring chips or cookies, guys bring drinks. Invite your friends!
Winter Journey Group Kickoff
Wednesday, January 7 | 5:30pm | Dinner and Journey Groups are back! Grab a menu this Sunday from the foyer and plan which group you would like to attend. There are a lot of different groups to choose from. You can register online ahead of time, but you don't have to. We would love for you to join starting January 7!
Baptisms
Sunday, January 11 | 9am & 10:30am | We are excited to usher in a new year with Baptisms! Please talk with a pastor if you are interested in taking this next step in your relationship with Christ.
Women's Ministry
Our Women's Ministry is kicking off a New Year! The 2026 Theme will be Fruit of the Spirit. Join them for some fun events throughout the year, starting in February. You can grab an info card at the Welcome Desk. Any questions? Talk with Barbara Wallis, Tami Rush, LeAnn McCormick, or Lauren Daviera.
Nursery Volunteers Needed
Join our nursery team! We need once-a-month adult volunteers on Wednesday nights to care for little ones, ages 0–2, from January-May. It’s an easy way to support families and enjoy time with our youngest children. Contact Pastor Amy or sign up here: https://mantenonazarene.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/27/responses/new
Wednesday Night Dinner Menu: Christmas Break- see you January 7!
Subscribe to E-Announcements
https://mantenonazarene.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/48/responses/new
Tithes and Offerings
Monthly Budget: $62,250
Dec 7: $44,237
Dec 14: $58,064
Month to Date: $102,301
Contact Information
Pastor Ken Bushey | Lead | kbushey@mantenonazarene.org | 812.583.1542
Pastor Amy Kilpatrick | Kids | akilpatrick@mantenonazarene.org | 815.573.6322
Elliott Storey | Student Ministries Intern | mcstudents@mantenonazarene.org
Church Office | 815.468.8946 | mantenonazarene.org | 698 N. Locust | PO Box 698 | Manteno, IL 60950
Jenny Lyle | jlyle@mantenonazarene.org | Office Manager
Jean Moy | jmoy@mantenonazarene.org | Administrative Assistant
Connect Card | https://bit.ly/mcconnectcard
Giving | https://pushpay.com/g/mantenonazarene
Website | www.mantenonazarene.org
Weekly Schedule
Worship Service | 9 & 10:30am | Sunday
7th-12th Grade BREAK Youth Group | 6-8pm | Sunday
Wellness Walkers | 2-3pm | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Wednesday Family Dinner | 5:30-6:15pm | Wednesday
Journey Groups | 6:30pm | Wednesday
Men's Basketball | 8-10pm | Wednesday
Men's Prayer Breakfast | 8am | Saturday
Order of Service
Prelude
Call to Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Even So Come
Behold
Advent Reading
Dismiss Kids
Prayer/Offering
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
King of Kings
Prayer
Message
O Come all Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be)
Benediction
Call to Worship
Welcome & Announcements
Even So Come
Behold
Advent Reading
Dismiss Kids
Prayer/Offering
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
King of Kings
Prayer
Message
O Come all Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be)
Benediction
Sermon Notes
The Hope of All the Earth: O Come All Ye…Unlikely
Luke 2:1-20
December 21, 2025
Luke 2
7... She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 2
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 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. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
O Come, All Ye... Unlikely.
Isaiah 53
3 He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. 4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. (Is 53:3-4)
Isaiah 53
12 Therefore I’ll reward him extravagantly—the best of everything, the highest honors—because he looked death in the face and didn’t flinch, because he embraced the company of the lowest. He took on his own shoulders the sin of the many, he took up the cause of all the black sheep. (The Message)
O Come, All Ye... Unlikely.
Luke 2
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child...
When hope changes your scene, the scene begins to change around you.
O Come, All Ye... Unlikely.
Luke 2:1-20
December 21, 2025
Luke 2
7... She gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 2
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 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. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
O Come, All Ye... Unlikely.
Isaiah 53
3 He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. 4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. (Is 53:3-4)
Isaiah 53
12 Therefore I’ll reward him extravagantly—the best of everything, the highest honors—because he looked death in the face and didn’t flinch, because he embraced the company of the lowest. He took on his own shoulders the sin of the many, he took up the cause of all the black sheep. (The Message)
O Come, All Ye... Unlikely.
Luke 2
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child...
When hope changes your scene, the scene begins to change around you.
O Come, All Ye... Unlikely.
