CHAOS TO PEACE. GATHERING... WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came arr. Hopson

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1 Mt. Zion United Church of Christ 1054 Ridgewood Road, York, Pennsylvania Telephone: FAX: Website: Connect with us on facebook Rev. Danielle E. Neff, Associate Pastor Mr. Denny Daugherty, Adult Choir Director & Tech Director Mr. Travis Pinci, Organist, Accompanist & Children s Music Coordinator Mrs. Jeanne M. Bowman, Secretary Second Sunday of Advent 8:00 & 10:30 A.M. CHAOS TO PEACE If you are a guest, thank you for worshiping with us today. We invite you to take a moment to complete a visitor s card located in the back of the pew in front of you and place it in the offering plate when it is passed. We also invite you to sign your name in our guest book located in the back entrance of the sanctuary. We pray God s blessing upon you. For today s service, we will be using the black hymnals. GATHERING... WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came arr. Hopson GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP AND PRAISE... FROM THE EYES OF JOSEPH Matt Grimes LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT WREATH: THE CANDLE OF PEACE OPENING HYMN NO. 116 (black hymnal, verses 1 & 7) O Come, O Come Emmanuel ALL SING: O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel. That mourns in lonely exile here, until the Child of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel! O come, Desire of Nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind; Make envy, strife, and quarrels cease; fill the whole world with heaven's peace. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to you, O Israel! *Those for whom it is comfortable, please rise. -1-

2 TIME OF CONFESSION CALL TO CONFESSION SILENT TIME OF CONFESSION God of hope and safety, like sheep who go astray, we have wandered from your paths of life and light. We have heard the Shepherd's voice calling us by name, but we have turned instead to our own way. Show us your tender mercy; restore us in the security of your fold. Lead us from chaos back to peace. Fill us with your Spirit, that we might bear glad witness to your saving mercy, revealed to us in the Great Shepherd, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON ACT OF PRAISE NO. 125 (black hymnal, v. 2) Angels We Have Heard on High ALL SING: Shepherds, why this jubilee? Why your joyous strains prolong? Say what may the tidings be, which inspire your heavenly song. Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria, in excelsis Deo. GOD'S WORD IS PROCLAIMED... (10:30 AM) CHILDREN'S MESSAGE (10:30 AM) HYMN NO. 105 (black hymnal) Gentle Joseph, Joseph Dear SCRIPTURE MESSAGE (8:00 AM) HYMN NO. 105 (black hymnal) Gentle Joseph, Joseph Dear (10:30 AM) WORSHIP CHOIR ANTHEM Alleluia for Advent by Liebergen WE RESPOND IN GRATITUDE... JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD'S PRAYER ALL: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Those for whom it is comfortable, please rise. -2-

3 OFFERING CALL TO OFFERING OFFERTORY Angel's Blessing by Brickman *OFFERTORY RESPONSE NO. 104 (black hymnal, v. 3) We Hail You God's Anointed ALL SING: The wise shall bow before you and gold and incense bring; all nations shall adore you, and praise all peoples sing; To you shall prayer unceasing and daily vows be said, your realm is still increasing, with you, O Christ, as head. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION WE ARE SENT FORTH TO BE CHRIST S DISCIPLES... *HYMN NO. 144 (black hymnal) Hark! The Herald Angels Sing *BENEDICTION *CHORAL BENEDICTION NO. 154 (verse 2, black hymnal) Go Tell It on the Mountain ALL SING: Go tell it on the mountain, over the hill and everywhere. Go tell it on the mountain, that Jesus Christ is born! While shepherds kept their watching o'er silent flocks by night, behold throughout the heavens there shone a holy light. Go tell it on the mountain, over the hill and everywhere. Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born. *POSTLUDE Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying arr. Walther *Those for whom it is comfortable, please rise. -3-

4 We welcome infants and children in our worship! For your comfort, we also have a children s corner in the back of the sanctuary where your child can relax and play and you can still participate in the worship experience. We also have nursery care downstairs during our 10:30 AM worship service. Please see a member of the welcoming team for assistance! We offer a hearing assistance system called Listen Technologies. If you would like to use a receiver, please check with the volunteers at the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary. One vase of altar flowers is presented in honor of Matt & Jason Barshinger's birthdays from Mom & Dad. One vase of altar flowers is presented in honor of Jalissa Linz's birthday, by Grammy & Grampy (Ken & Sherry Dunbar). The bulletins are presented in honor of our granddaughter Allison Marie's second birthday with love, by Nana & Pop-pop (Jim & Sue Shiffer). Thank you to the Advent Planning Team Members: Elaine Bevivino, Brigitte Bradnick, Robin Schriver & Steph Beyer. 8:00 AM Worship Tech: Mary Jane Snyder 8:00 AM Scripture Reader: Tama Allison 8:00 AM Narrator: 8:00 AM Welcoming Team: Dave Strine, Dan Kinard, Kerri & Brent Ames 8:00 AM Acolyte: Holt Dallam 10:30 AM Worship Tech: John Schriver 10:30 AM Scripture Reader: Cora Beyer 10:30 AM Narrator: Carter Beyer 10:30 AM Welcoming Team: Jim, Cora, Layla &Steph Beyer 10:30 AM Acolyte: Emily Merritt 10:30 AM Nursery Care (birth to 5 years) in Rm. 3 on lower level: Coordinated by Kathy Sweeney 10:30 AM WOW Kids: Coordinated by Kathy Sweeney *Those for whom it is comfortable, please rise. -4-

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13 ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEEK OF December 6, 2015 Please silence all cell phones and games when entering the sanctuary. Thank you! This weekly announcement sheet is included on Mt. Zion s website. TODAY ~Worship Service at 8 & 10:30 AM ~Sunday School for all Ages at 9 AM, Gospel of John series ~WOW Kids during 10:30 AM worship ~Singles Lunch 12 PM, Crimson American Grill THIS WEEK ~Book Discussion Wed. Dec. 9th, Panera Bread 11:30 AM lunch, discussion at 12 PM ~Worship Choir Thurs. Dec. 10th, Choir Room 7:30-9 PM ~Outreach to Pleasant Acres Fri. Dec. 11th, Elm Springs Apts., 10-11:30 AM ~Mt. Zion Cemetery Association Annual Public Meeting Sat. Dec. 12th, Cemetery Office, 8-9 AM NEXT SUNDAY ~Worship Service at 8 & 10:30 AM ~Sunday School for all Ages at 9 AM, Gospel of John series ~WOW Kids during 10:30 AM worship ~Youth Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary, 4:30-6 PM ~J-Walkers (3rd-6th grade) Youth Group Fellowship Hall & Kitchen, 5-7 PM ~MS/HS Youth Group Fellowship Hall & Kitchen, 6-8 PM Dear Mt. Zion Family, thank you for your outpouring of love and generosity. It was overwhelming and humbling. Thank you for your love, support, trust and respect during my tenure as your pastor. I pray you continue to seek God's will and vision for Mt. Zion. Blessings and peace, Pastor Cathy Thank you to everyone that helped to make Pastor Cathy's celebration such a special experience! Thank you for the many ways that you made the day such a success: through your donations, your service, your help setting up and cleaning up, and your support of Pastor Cathy! What a blessing you all are! Thank you!! ~Pastor Danielle Our Monthly Mission for December is the UCC Christmas Fund. The Christmas Fund helps retired clergy and spouses by providing supplemental monies for pension and health insurance premiums to low-income retirees. At Christmas, the offering provides gift checks to hundreds of annuitants, and it also provides emergency assistance throughout the year. Angel Tree~ Mt. Zion is once again sponsoring families in the Central York School District for this Christmas season. If you would be willing to purchase an item (or two) for a family who is struggling, please take a tag off the angel tree and return the gift wrapped with the tag on the outside by Sunday, December 20th. Thank you for your generosity. Northeastern Food Pantry- During the month of December, the food pantry is in need of paper products: toilet paper, tissues, napkins & paper towels. Barbara Krier will collect all of the donations Sun. Dec. 20th after the early service, and will deliver them Mon. Dec. 21st. We appreciate all of you for supporting the food pantry mission!!!

14 Homewood Auxiliary~ Thank you to everyone who helped to support the Homewood Auxiliary. Whether you registered to become a member, shopped for gifts, (or both), you have made a difference in the lives of others! The deadline to bring the packages in is today. Blessings and peace to you from Paulette Smith & the Homewood Auxiliary. Gospel of John Sunday School Class - Would you like to learn more about the life of Jesus? Want to prepare your spiritual well-being for the upcoming Advent season? Do you have questions about Christian beliefs concerning Jesus? If so, join us for a series that explores the exciting Gospel of John. This study meets in the fellowship hall and is led by David Bradnick. Come Sing With Us! Singers of all skill levels, including youth 7th grade and up, are encouraged to sing in Mt. Zion's two choirs. Jubilation rehearses Sunday mornings and sings at the early service. Worship Choir rehearses Thursday evenings and sings at the late service. Schedules are posted outside the choir room. UCC Advent Devotional-- We have a number of copies of the UCC Advent Devotional to help guide you through the holy season of Advent. The devotionals are available at no charge, or for a suggested donation of $5 (the cost of the devotional, simply place the money in the box provided). They are available side narthex and are entitled, "Wonder". Advent Bags-- A special thank you to Kathy Sweeney and the 1st-3rd grade Sunday school class for preparing Advent Bags! Included in each bag are ingredients to make a special Advent calendar complete with scripture readings, candy, and activities. We hope that this adds to your sense of wonder and anticipation as we await the birth of the Christ child! You can pick one up in the narthex. Thank you! Blue Christmas- The Christmas season is often filled with joy and laughter, but it can also bring with it feelings of sadness and loneliness. This year, Mt. Zion is offering a special worship experience that will offer a space of comfort and care for anyone for whom the holidays are challenging. The service will be held on Wednesday, December 16th at 7 PM. We invite you to attend and we encourage you to share the information with a friend, neighbor or coworker. Postcards with service information are located in the back and side narthex. If you would like to attend but have need of transportation, please contact the church office so that we can help you arrange a ride. A Winter Getaway!- Are you free the week of January 16-23? Do you want to go to Daytona Beach, FL? A generous donor has come forward and offered up their timeshare condo for silent auction. The proceeds of the auction will go towards the Youth's fundraising efforts to attend the National Youth Event in July. More information about the condo and its amenities are available in the side narthex. The vacation package is valued at $2,300. Bidding starts at $500. Want to be a part of a special Mt. Zion UCC tradition? Join us for "Advent Storytellers! We are looking for folks to read stories to each Sunday school class throughout Advent (Dec. 13 th & 20 th ). Stories are provided for you to read. You will read during the first or last 15 minutes of the Sunday school hour. This long-held tradition is loved by adults and kids alike! The sign-up sheet is located in the Narthex. Questions? Talk to or Kristen, Kristen.km.adams@gmail.com.

15 Year End Contributions~ In order for Jesse to prepare the 2015 giving statements, he needs to receive all contributions for 2015 by December 29, giving envelopes are available for pickup in the side narthex. You may take them with you but please do not use them until January 3, We sincerely thank you for all of the support you extend to the church! ATTENTION E-GIVERS: If you wish to change your giving for 2016 or need to have any other changes made to your account, please give them to me, in writing, on or before December 18, Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, Jesse Smith II, Financial Secretary Chop & Peel for the soup kitchen is December 28th at 6:00 PM; please join us to prepare the food. Please also sign up to donate the food needed. You can find the sign-up sheet in the side narthex. Thanks for continuing this ministry! Singles will meet for their monthly luncheon at Crimson American Grill today following late worship. The address is 1839 S. Queen St., York. Book Discussion of "Skipping Christmas" by John Grishom will be held on Wednesday, December 9th at Panera Bread. Lunch is at 11:30, followed by discussion at noon. Outreach to Pleasant Acres at Elm Springs Apartments is on Fri. Dec. 11th from 10-11:30 AM. We will enjoy our time of fellowship with coffee, juice, goodies and cards! A good time is always had by all, please come join us! WOW Kids WOW (Worship Our Way) Kids is a program for the younger children of our congregation to participate in during the 10:30 worship service. After the children s message, the kids go downstairs for a lesson and snack. There is no sign up process simply bring your child and we ll do the rest! Please consider sponsoring either an altar flower arrangement or our weekly bulletins. It s a great way to send a special message, remember a loved one or celebrate a birthday or event. You are encouraged to take a few minutes upon sign up to complete the form providing the information as you would like it to appear in the bulletin. Flower arrangements cost $14.75 & bulletins cost $ Thank You! Mt. Zion is Streaming! The 8 AM service is now posted on the Mt. Zion website at: with both a live feed (during the actual service) and past services for some of the last few Sundays. The streaming works to PCs, tablets, and smart phones. Comments and feedback are welcome. Through our new audio-visual upgrade we now have a new hearing assistance system called Listen Technologies. If you would like to use a receiver, please check with the volunteers at the sound booth at the rear of the sanctuary. Questions or Concerns relative to the transition... Forms are available for pickup on the table in the narthex. Please fill one out and put the completed form in the white box provided.

16 In the event of inclement weather, please check WGAL s ( or Mt. Zion s website ( for changes. WGAL may list church cancellations due to a major snowstorm on television, but it will be at their discretion. You may also call the church. Please listen to the message to learn if we have altered our schedule for the day. Cards and well wishes to Carol & Leon Hartman's grandson, Aiden, can be sent to: Aiden Fowler : 970 Park Ave., Woolrich, PA Ave. Total Current Date Attendance Weekly Received for Receipts E-tithing Current Nov. 8, 2015 Nov. 15, 2015 Nov. 22, 2015 Nov. 29, members + 32 guests 182 members + 12 guests 253 members + 25 guests 134 members + 13 guests Weekly Budget for Current Exp $2, $1, $4, $4, $2, $1, $4, $4, $3, $1, $4, $4, $1, $1, $3, $4, Special needs prayer chain - please call the church office at Hospitalized: Baby Jack, Lois Yingling Undergoing Treatment/Therapy: Glenda Chilcote, Fran Spangler, Leon Hartman Recuperating: Ken Barshinger, Rhonda Vacante, Terry Hevner, Elaine Doll, Virginia Dietz THIS WEEK: 8 AM Worship Tech: Mary Jane Snyder 8 AM Acolyte: Holt Dallam 8 AM Welcome Team: Dave Strine, Dan Kinard, Kerri & Brent Ames 8 AM Scripture Reader: Tama Allison 8 AM Narrator: Tama Allison 10:30 AM Worship Tech: John Schriver 10:30 AM Scripture Reader & Narrator: Cora Beyer 10:30 AM Acolyte: Emily Merritt 10:30 AM Welcome Team: Jim, Cora, Layla & Steph Beyer 10:30 AM Nursery: Coordinated by Kathy Sweeney WOW Kids: Coordinated by Kathy Sweeney NEXT WEEK: 8 AM Worship Tech: Jim Shiffer 8 AM Welcome Team: Brent & Kerri Ames, Mike & Kathy Ferree 8 AM Scripture Reader: Danika Dallam 8 AM Advent Wreath Reader: Jim Shiffer 8 AM Acolyte: Hayden Dallam 10:30 AM Welcome Team: Barry, Sandy & Hunter King, Megan & Emily Merritt 10:30 AM Scripture Reader: Elaine Bevivino 10:30 AM Advent Wreath Reader: Sandy King 10:30 AM Nursery: Coordinated by Kathy Sweeney WOW Kids: Coordinated by Kathy Sweeney