Community Church Weekly Bulletin
Order of Worship and Announcements
Welcome to Worship! We are so glad you are here today!
Our mission is to reach those not yet reached
for Jesus Christ and grow together into
fully-devoted followers of Him.
4921 South U.S. Highway 17/92
Casselberry, Florida 32707-3813
Phone: (407) 831-3777
Check out our website at www.casselberrychurch.org
Find us on social media at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CasselberryChurch
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@communitycasselberryfl4245
Instagram: www.instagram.com/communitychurch
ORDER OF WORSHIP
December 14, 2025 10:30 a.m.
Third Sunday of Advent
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Pastor Ted Wood
Announcements
(Please refer to your bulletin and the video presentation)
Lighting of the Advent Wreath- The Candle of Joy
Men’s Small Group Members
Songs of Praise
The Joy/Joy to the World
Go, Tell it On the Mountain (Hymnal, pg. 203)
Morning Prayer
Offertory
Doxology
Songs of Worship
What Child is This ? (Hymnal, pg. 179)
Message
Brought to the Light….Joy!
Luke 1:39–56
Pastor Ted Wood
Holy Communion Celebration
Closing Worship
The Joy
Benediction
Pastor Ted Wood
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to Community Church, a Global Methodist Church! Please fill out both sides of the “Let’s Connect” card in your bulletin,. Indicate if you are a new visitor, or any changes to your personal information. On the back, please share any requests, praises, or special needs. If you are a first time visitor, please stop by the Visitor Center in the lobby, to receive your welcome gift!
Join us TONIGHT for our Living Nativity at 5 and 6 pm on the front lawn of the church campus. We will have live animals, a reenactment of Jesus’ birth by our Pursuit student ministry, hot cocoa, cookies, lots of traditional Christmas carols to sing along to! Invite your family & friends!
On December 16th, Pastor Ted will be offering the “Connect” class to anyone seeking to join Community Church. This will be the last opportunity to do so in 2025, so please sign up on the church website or use the signup sheet in the fellowship hall. The class will last from 6-8 pm in the library.
Calling ALL of you who are of the Golden Age to come to Golden Years on this coming Wednesday for a great time of food, fun and fellowship! The program, featuring The Brotherhood performing their Christmas concert will begin at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. This will be followed by a home- made Turkey dinner with all of the traditional side dishes. There will also be 30 GOOD door prizes, so don't miss this Christmas treat!
The Students and Staff of Smith Prep Academy would like to extend their warmest invitation to attend their Annual Christmas Program on December 17th at 1:30pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join!
Thanks to all who contributed to the church in Honduras who had a VBS. Our goal was $1,000 and you surpassed it and raised over $2,000. Thank you for giving above and beyond!
Our N.O.M.AD. teams are excited about joining us here at Community Church to serve, worship and be a part of our fellowship, and will be arriving at the end of this month to begin work on the first Monday in January. N.O.M.A.D.’s are made up of 8 or more retired persons who stay on our church campus in their R.V.’s and help us with projects around the church campus. They provide free labor and expertise to a host of needs in our buildings and community. We need donations to help with the cost of materials. If you can help, that would be much appreciated! Simply designate your check or envelope, “NOMAD Projects”. Thank you!
Thank you for supporting Dave and Mary Anne Morris by preparing or purchasing meals as they walk down their health recovery journey. They appreciate your efforts! Please google Takethemameal.com, select “find a meal” and add the last name "Morris" then, enter 6689 as password. Simple instructions will come up. For questions, please call the church office at 407-831-3777. There is the option of purchasing take out. Thank you!
Year end planning: Please note that all gifts to Community Church must be received by December 30. 2025 in order to be included on your 2025 giving record. Remember, you can always give online at www.casselberrychurch.org/give. We want to end the year strong and on great financial footing! We would never have made it this far if not for your generous and faithful gifts. Thank you so much!
For all of you who are interested in Missions and Outreach, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:30pm in the CLC.
To honor someone by placing flowers on the altar for Sunday worship, please fill out a form and attach your payment. Forms are located at the Welcome Center, in the church office, or by calling the admin assistant at 407-831-3777 ext. 521.
This Week’s Events at Community Church
Sunday Dec 14 Adult Sunday School 9am-10:15am
Sunday Dec 14 Worship Service 10:30am Sanctuary
Sunday Dec 14 NO Pursuit Student Ministry 4-6pm CLC
Sunday Dec 14 Living Nativity 5 and 6 pm Front Lawn of Church Campus
Wednesday Dec 17 Choir rehearsal 6:30pm Choir Room
Thursday Dec 18 Men’s Bible Study 7am C.L.C.
Thursday Dec 18 Men’s Small Group 6:30pm
Thursday Dec 18 Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm Library/Parlor
Want to join a small group or Sunday School Class? Check out:
www.casselberrychurch.org/adults
OR casselberrychurch.org/community-groups
By the Numbers
ATTENDANCE:
December 6th-7th Worship Attendance In Person:
Saturday (12/6) evening - 100
Sunday (12/7) Morning- 242
Online total for both days: 184
TOTAL: 526
GIVING:
12/07/2025 General Fund Offering: $12,252.21
Total Given in 2025: $441,347.02
Total Given at this time in 2024: $483,137.73
DEFICT from 2024-2025: $41,790.71
Our mission is to reach those not yet reached
for Jesus Christ and grow together into
fully-devoted followers of Him.
4921 South U.S. Highway 17/92
Casselberry, Florida 32707-3813
Phone: (407) 831-3777
Check out our website at www.casselberrychurch.org
Find us on social media at:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CasselberryChurch
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@communitycasselberryfl4245
Instagram: www.instagram.com/communitychurch
ORDER OF WORSHIP
December 14, 2025 10:30 a.m.
Third Sunday of Advent
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Pastor Ted Wood
Announcements
(Please refer to your bulletin and the video presentation)
Lighting of the Advent Wreath- The Candle of Joy
Men’s Small Group Members
Songs of Praise
The Joy/Joy to the World
Go, Tell it On the Mountain (Hymnal, pg. 203)
Morning Prayer
Offertory
Doxology
Songs of Worship
What Child is This ? (Hymnal, pg. 179)
Message
Brought to the Light….Joy!
Luke 1:39–56
Pastor Ted Wood
Holy Communion Celebration
Closing Worship
The Joy
Benediction
Pastor Ted Wood
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to Community Church, a Global Methodist Church! Please fill out both sides of the “Let’s Connect” card in your bulletin,. Indicate if you are a new visitor, or any changes to your personal information. On the back, please share any requests, praises, or special needs. If you are a first time visitor, please stop by the Visitor Center in the lobby, to receive your welcome gift!
Join us TONIGHT for our Living Nativity at 5 and 6 pm on the front lawn of the church campus. We will have live animals, a reenactment of Jesus’ birth by our Pursuit student ministry, hot cocoa, cookies, lots of traditional Christmas carols to sing along to! Invite your family & friends!
On December 16th, Pastor Ted will be offering the “Connect” class to anyone seeking to join Community Church. This will be the last opportunity to do so in 2025, so please sign up on the church website or use the signup sheet in the fellowship hall. The class will last from 6-8 pm in the library.
Calling ALL of you who are of the Golden Age to come to Golden Years on this coming Wednesday for a great time of food, fun and fellowship! The program, featuring The Brotherhood performing their Christmas concert will begin at 11:30am in the Fellowship Hall. This will be followed by a home- made Turkey dinner with all of the traditional side dishes. There will also be 30 GOOD door prizes, so don't miss this Christmas treat!
The Students and Staff of Smith Prep Academy would like to extend their warmest invitation to attend their Annual Christmas Program on December 17th at 1:30pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to join!
Thanks to all who contributed to the church in Honduras who had a VBS. Our goal was $1,000 and you surpassed it and raised over $2,000. Thank you for giving above and beyond!
Our N.O.M.AD. teams are excited about joining us here at Community Church to serve, worship and be a part of our fellowship, and will be arriving at the end of this month to begin work on the first Monday in January. N.O.M.A.D.’s are made up of 8 or more retired persons who stay on our church campus in their R.V.’s and help us with projects around the church campus. They provide free labor and expertise to a host of needs in our buildings and community. We need donations to help with the cost of materials. If you can help, that would be much appreciated! Simply designate your check or envelope, “NOMAD Projects”. Thank you!
Thank you for supporting Dave and Mary Anne Morris by preparing or purchasing meals as they walk down their health recovery journey. They appreciate your efforts! Please google Takethemameal.com, select “find a meal” and add the last name "Morris" then, enter 6689 as password. Simple instructions will come up. For questions, please call the church office at 407-831-3777. There is the option of purchasing take out. Thank you!
Year end planning: Please note that all gifts to Community Church must be received by December 30. 2025 in order to be included on your 2025 giving record. Remember, you can always give online at www.casselberrychurch.org/give. We want to end the year strong and on great financial footing! We would never have made it this far if not for your generous and faithful gifts. Thank you so much!
For all of you who are interested in Missions and Outreach, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 6th at 6:30pm in the CLC.
To honor someone by placing flowers on the altar for Sunday worship, please fill out a form and attach your payment. Forms are located at the Welcome Center, in the church office, or by calling the admin assistant at 407-831-3777 ext. 521.
This Week’s Events at Community Church
Sunday Dec 14 Adult Sunday School 9am-10:15am
Sunday Dec 14 Worship Service 10:30am Sanctuary
Sunday Dec 14 NO Pursuit Student Ministry 4-6pm CLC
Sunday Dec 14 Living Nativity 5 and 6 pm Front Lawn of Church Campus
Wednesday Dec 17 Choir rehearsal 6:30pm Choir Room
Thursday Dec 18 Men’s Bible Study 7am C.L.C.
Thursday Dec 18 Men’s Small Group 6:30pm
Thursday Dec 18 Women’s Bible Study 7:00pm Library/Parlor
Want to join a small group or Sunday School Class? Check out:
www.casselberrychurch.org/adults
OR casselberrychurch.org/community-groups
By the Numbers
ATTENDANCE:
December 6th-7th Worship Attendance In Person:
Saturday (12/6) evening - 100
Sunday (12/7) Morning- 242
Online total for both days: 184
TOTAL: 526
GIVING:
12/07/2025 General Fund Offering: $12,252.21
Total Given in 2025: $441,347.02
Total Given at this time in 2024: $483,137.73
DEFICT from 2024-2025: $41,790.71