1 UNITED CHURCH of CHAPEL HILL WELCOME & THANK YOU FOR JOINING US! No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. WE INVITE PEOPLE of every age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, means, ability, and spiritual tradition to join with us in the love of God and neighbor: through worship, dedication to education, and commitment to service. PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG AND TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE ACCESSIBILITY • Large print bulletins, children’s bulletins, & hearing devices are available from ushers. • ASL is available at the 11:00 service. • All-gendered handicap accessible bathrooms are throughout building. • e elevator is in the Narthex. • ere is a ramp at the West end of the building for access to the lower floor. PRAYER BOOK A prayer book is placed in Narthex before worship services. You may write prayer requests to be read during the Prayers of the Church during worship service. Please get permission before using another person’s name. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES We welcome families with babies and toddlers into worship. Rocking chairs are available at the back of the sanctuary for your comfort. If your child needs space to roam, privacy to nurse, or a bathroom with a changing table, you may go to the Family Parlor, directly across the Narthex. e service is broadcast and ushers will bring the sacrament to you. NURSERY CARE Nursery care for infants through first grade is available from 8:30am to 12:30pm every Sunday in rooms 130, 127, and 126 (our crib room). We encourage children in 2nd grade to worship with their families. Children’s bulletins and bibles are available in the Narthex. December 9, 2018 Second Sunday of Advent
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UNITED CHURCH of CHAPEL HILL
WELCOME & THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!
No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
WE INVITE PEOPLE of every age, race, marital status, sexual orientation, means, ability, and spiritual tradition to join with us in the love of God and neighbor: through worship, dedication to education, and commitment to service.
PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAG AND TURN OFF YOUR CELL PHONE
ACCESSIBILITY
• Large print bulletins, children’s bulletins, & hearing devices are available from ushers.
• ASL is available at the 11:00 service.• All-gendered handicap accessible bathrooms are
throughout building.• Th e elevator is in the Narthex.• Th ere is a ramp at the West end of the building
for access to the lower fl oor.
PRAYER BOOK
A prayer book is placed in Narthex before worship services. You may write prayer requests to be read during the Prayers of the Church during worship service. Please get permission before using another person’s name.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
We welcome families with babies and toddlers into worship. Rocking chairs are available at the back of the sanctuary for your comfort. If your child needs space to roam, privacy to nurse, or a bathroom with a changing table, you may go to the Family Parlor, directly across the Narthex. Th e service is broadcast and ushers will bring the sacrament to you.
NURSERY CARE
Nursery care for infants through fi rst grade is available from 8:30am to 12:30pm every Sunday in rooms 130, 127, and 126 (our crib room). We encourage children in 2nd grade to worship with their families. Children’s bulletins and bibles are available in the Narthex.
December 9, 2018Second Sunday of Advent
2* As able, please stand Bold indicates congregational response
You are invited to use this as time to prepare for worshipBELL OF INVITATION
ADVENT LIGHTING
We light the second candle of Advent to make room for the light of Jesus, for he is coming soon. We light this candle in hope. God of promise, renew us in hope as we wait for Jesus. Amen.
WORSHIP AND THE WORD
PRELUDE
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In Th e Bleak Midwinter arr. Cathy Moklebust
O Come, O Come Emmanuel; V. 3,4 VENI EMMANUEL
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Prepare the Way, O Zion*HYMN PAGE 7 BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy God, refi ne us with your mercy and love.Purify us with your compassion and grace.Guide us from our aimless wandering, that we might walk in your ways and live in your truth.Refi ne us, that we may again be people of mercy and love.Purify us, that we may again be people of compassion and grace.In your gracious love, we pray. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF GRACE
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Th e One who started this work in you will stay with you to complete it.God isn’t fi nished with us yet, but grace is ours today and always,refi ning us, purifying us, forgiving us, and making us whole.
*SUMMARY OF THE LAW
Our Lord Jesus said:You shall love the Lord your Godwith your whole heart,and with all your soul,and with all your mind.Th is is the greatest commandment.And a second is like it:You shall love your neighbor as yourself.On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
Th e peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTSPlease sign the friendship register in your row and share your contact information with us so that we can welcome you and help you to connect with the ministries of our congregation. Later in the service, the off ering is our practice of expressing gratitude for the grace of God that has been revealed in our lives. Please consider including United Church of Chapel Hill in your household’s plan of generosity by participating fi nancially in the life of the church.
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CHILDREN’S BLESSING
Children are welcome to stay in the Sanctuary for the entire worship service. We encourage them to use the worship activity bags, bibles, and storybooks available in the Narthex. Children in fi rst grade and younger may go downstairs to the nursery; infants through 2-yr olds are cared for in room 130; 3-7 year olds in room 127. Th e Family Room, just across the Narthex, is also available for families and you can hear the service from there. As the children leave the Sanctuary, we invite the congregation to sing a blessing:
*GLORIA GLORIA
Go Now in Peace GO IN PEACE
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LESSON MALACHI 3:1-4Pew Bible Pg. 778
TODAY’S LESSON
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Th is is the word of God for the people of God.Th anks be to God.
LESSON LUKE 3:1-6Pew Bible Pg. 834
ANTHEM
PREACHING: REVEREND CAMERON BARR
TODAY’S SERMON
People Look East French folk melody, harm. Martin Shaw
God, by your grace,hear our prayer.
PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
*HYMN 345 PICARDY
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Th y kingdom come. Th y will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING OURSELVES TO GOD AND ONE ANOTHER
“MIXED MESSAGES OF GRACE”
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*OFFERING RESPONSE
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN 117 TRURO
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Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates
What Can I Give Him CRANHAM
OFFERTORY Th e Hills are Bare in Bethlehem arr. Susan Nelson
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals Sigfried Karg-Elert
Please welcome visitors who are with us this morning and introduce them to one of the pastors who are waiting to greet you in the Narthex .
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HYMN
BEREDEN VAG FOR HERRAN
Prepare the Way, O Zion
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
CAMPAIGN CONGREGATIONAL LISTENING SESSIONToday from 12 to 2pm in the Assembly Hall. A light lunch will be served thanks to folks partici-pating in the Sacred Conversations on Race (SCOR). We recognize that not all of you will be able to attend today’s meeting. To facilitate communication, notes from the Listening Session will be sent to members of the congregation and you will be given an opportunity to respond to these same questions. United Church is in the midst of an exciting period of growth and change. Th is meeting is just one of many steps already taken and to be taken to involve members of the con-gregation in learning about what is ahead and guiding what is to come.
STEWARDSHIP Th ank you to everyone who has pledged. We appreciate all the support from our congregation. If you have not pledged, remember all gifts to United Church make a transformational diff erence to our ministry, but we can maximize the impact of our giving by making a pledge. No gift is too small. Pledges can be made by mail or online on our website, www.unitedchurch.org.
TAIZE WORSHIP SERVICEToday at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Taizé is a style of Christian worship that originated in Taizé, France, some 75 years ago. It is woven with Christian song and chants, interspersed with prayer-ful silence, scripture reading, more song, more prayer, and more silence. Th e eff ect is profound and takes one deeper, beyond intellect, into the very heart of worship. Be prepared to walk away from the experience refreshed, renewed, and at peace. You will fi nd that Taizé worship will satisfy the longing of your heart to be fi lled with God’s presence.
CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH ST. NICK On Wednesday, December 12, at 5:30pm, come and enjoy a Christmas Party with friends and family. Heavy hors d’oeuvres served at 5:30 pm. Carol singing and Santa beginning at 6 pm. Please bring desserts to share – preferably cookies and “fi nger friendly” desserts. Music provided by UCCH Brass Ensemble!
ADULT FORUMOn December 16 at 10am in the Fellowship Hall, join us for carol singing with the pick-up orchestra.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING, CONT.
THIRD SUNDAY POTLUCK We will have our third Sunday potluck on Sunday, December 16, following the 11am services. Please bring a dish to share!
LESSONS & CAROLS Sunday, December 16 at 4:30pm in the Sanctuary. In this candlelight service the Christmas narrative is read from scripture, and the Children’s, Youth and Chancel Choirs, along with organ, piano, wind instruments and drums, present carols old and new that illuminate the message.
CROP WALK NEEDS YOU!Team Captain needed for 2019 CROP Walk 5K. Help recruit walkers, collect funds and dis-tribute t-shirts for walk on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Proceeds support the IFC and Church World Service. Available to attend Team Captains Rally at United Church on Tues., Jan. 8, 2019, 5:30pm. Please contact: Kitty Dalton, CROP Walk Planning Committee, [email protected].
UNITED CHURCH PRESCHOOL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS NOW FOR 2019-2020It is not too early to check into our fabulous preschool for your 2-4 year old for next school year. UCCH members do receive priority enrollment, but only if you apply by February 28th. Please check out the website: www.unitedchurchpreschool.com and/or contact the director, Mary Glish ([email protected]) for more information.
PRAYING FOR EACH OTHER If you would like to be included in the list to receive the prayers of the week, please email Pastor David, [email protected].
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WHAT’S HAPPENING, CONT.
FROM THE LIBRARY
Th ese readings, along with other similar readings, are available on the marked shelves in the UCCH Library:~Crossan, J.D. John and Jesus. In “Th e Historical Jesus: Th e Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peas-ant,” p227-264. 232.9 Cro H~Levine, A.J. John the Baptist. In “Great Figures of the New Testament, Part I.” 225.9 Lev G Part 1 CD~Ringe, S.H. Th e ministry of John the Baptist. In “Luke,” p50-54. 226.7 Rin L~DiCianni, R. Th e annunciation of John. In “Th e Gift,” p6-11. 232.9 Hug G~Shaw, L. ‘…for who can endure the day of his coming.’ In “Accompanied by Angels: Poems of the Incarnation,” p5-6. 811 Sha A~Richardson, J. Blessing the way. In “Circle of Grace: A Book of Blessings for the Seasons,” p37-38. 242 Ric C
You might also be interested in some seasonal readings, such as:~Borg, M.J., & Crossan, J.D. Th e “Th e First Christmas: What the Gospels Really Teach about Jesus’s Birth.” 232.9 Bor F~Chittister, J. Advent: Th e Human experience of waiting. In “Th e Liturgical Year: Th e Spiraling Adventure of the Spiritual Life,” p58-62. 263.9 Chi L~Redding, M.L. “While We Wait: Living the Questions of Advent.” 263.1 Red W~Hawkins, P.C. “Simply Wait: Cultivating Stillness in the Season of Advent.” 263.1 Haw S ~“Singing the Light: A Service of Lessons & Carols.” Montreat 2008 Worship & Music. 783.8 Mon 2008b CD
A volunteer, Linda DeJongh, will be in the library, 10:00-11:00, to help you fi nd these and other materials that will be useful to you.
END OF YEAR GIFTSAs we fi nish out this year we are very thankful for your many gifts to UCCH this year. Please consider an extra gift this Christmas as we are working to close a general fund shortfall. If you have not made your 2019 pledge, please make your gift now to help the Trustee’s complete our 2019 budget. If you are considering a stock gift, it must be in the UCCH brokerage account by December 28th to be counted towards 2018. If you have questions about an IRA/RMD or QCD gift, call Matt or Duane in the offi ce at 919-338-7920. You can also make a 2019 prepaid pledge gift by using the “online giving” tab on the UCCH website, thank You.
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TODAY December 98:45am Festival Worship- Sanctuary11am La Mesa Worship- Fellowship Hall11am Worship & the Word- Sanctuary11am Youth Group- Youth Lounge12pm Youth Choir lunch & rehearsal- Music Room5pm Confi rmation Class- Youth Lounge7pm Taize Worship Service- SanctuaryMONDAY December 1012pm Noon Book group- Library6pm Spanish Conversations- Youth Lounge6pm Bronze Voices- Fellowship Hall7pm Earth Ministries- Room 2297:15pm Women’s Group- Library7:15pm Chancel Bells- Music RoomWEDNESDAY December 127am Bible Study- Library5:30pm Christmas Party- Fellowship Hall6:30pm Advocacy Letter Writing- Conf. Room7:30pm Chamber Singers- Music RoomTHURSDAY December 136pm Board of Adult Ed- Room 2296:55pm Chancel Choir- Music RoomFRIDAY December 149:15am Yoga - Assembly Hall 11am Meditation - Library 6pm Friday Nite Social Club- Fellowship HallSUNDAY December 168:45am Festival Worship- Sanctuary9:05am Children’s Choir- Music Room10am Carol Singing/ Las Posadas- Fellowship Hall10am Spanish Conversation- Room 23511am La Mesa Worship- Fellowship Hall11am Worship & the Word- Sanctuary11am Youth Group- Youth Lounge12pm Youth Choir lunch & rehearsal- Music Room12pm Th ird Sunday Potluck- Fellowship Hall1:45pm Voice for Life- Music Room2pm Ambassadors Rehearsal- Assembly Hall4:30pm Lessons and Carols- Sanctuary
SENIOR PASTOR: Cameron Barr
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: David Mateo
MINISTER OF YOUTH & YOUNG
ADULT INITITATIVES: Ian McPherson
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY: Anitra Grove
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: Jennifer
Anderson
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/
ORGANIST: Robert Brewer
ASSISTANT YOUTH CHOIR
DIRECTOR: Gillian Fields
DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY
MINISTRIES: Rinnie Orr
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
& MARKETING: Claudia Galvez
BUSINESS MANAGER: Duane Gilbert
KITCHEN HOSTESSES: Mirna
Rodriguez, Ana Martinez
NURSERY DIRECTOR: Alison
Robertson
ASSISTANT NURSERY DIRECTOR:
Lori Lay
NURSERY ASSISTANTS: Mo Mo
Th an, Mo Mo Nan, Mo Mo San, Gabriela
Hernandez, Mueh Pay
CUSTODIANS: Claudia Galvez, Sandra
Hernandez
A SPECIAL THANKS TOUNITED CHURCH STAFF
THIS WEEK’SCALENDAR
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SOUND SYSTEM VOLUNTEER: Grant BerryASL INTERPRETER: Jennifer BannerCHOIR: Chancel ChoirHANDBELL CHOIR: Chancel Bells; David Murphy, directorDEACON: April HarrisonUSHERS: Courtney Limerick, Victoria Adeleke
STAY CONNECTEDSERVICE NOTES
CONTACT US
ALL ARE WELCOME HERE
WEBSITEwww.unitedchurch.org
FACEBOOK/unitedchurchofchapelhill
919-942-3540
A PLACE of BELONGING FOR ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
Elements of this service taken from:An International Anthology, Prayers Encircling the World, Louisville: Westminister John Knox Press (1999).
Book of Common Worship, Offi ce of Theology and Worship for the Presbyterian Church (USA), Louisville: Westminister John Knox Press (2018).
SERVICE TIMES
FESTIVAL WORSHIP: 8:45amTHE WORD WORSHIP: 11:00amLA MESA SERVICE*: 11:00am *en español e ingles
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