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1 December 6, 2015 The Order of Worship in the Sanctuary 11:00 A.M. PRELUDE The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns Lani Smith GATHERING TO WORSHIP SCRIPTURAL CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 80:1 2 Rev. Dale Beck Stand as you are able, join in the opening hymn. *OPENING HYMN #2091 (The Faith We Sing) The King of Glory Comes King of Glory LIGHTING THE CANDLES OF ADVENT Tom Sass, Liturgist One: Brothers and sisters, as we joyfully await the glorious coming of the Christ, let us light these candles of Advent as we anticipate the healing mercies of God Whose angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and declared: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us." (Matthew 1:23) ALL: God of promise, you have given us a sign of your love through the gift of Jesus Christ, our Savior, who was promised from ages past. We believe as Joseph did, the message of your presence, whispered by an angel, and lift up our hearts, confident of your care and mercy for all creation. Amen. The First Two Candles Are Lighted The Lyday & Erculiani Families Daughters of Ed & Charlotte Estlow WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dale Beck *PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: Peace be with you. And also with you. CHORAL INTROIT HEARING THE WORD READING FROM HEBREW SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 40:1 11 Tom Sass CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION READING FROM NEW COVENANT: Matthew 1:18 25 ANTHEM There Shall a Star Come Out of Jacob Felix Mendelssohn RESPONDING TO THE WORD CHILDREN S MOMENTS Hannah Westra [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where he lay, the little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. HYMN OF PREPARATION #211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Veni Emmanuel MESSAGE Lift Up Your Hearts: Joseph s Story Rev. Beck SILENT PRAYER and CHORAL INTERCESSORY PASTORAL CONCERNS PASTORAL PRAYER WORDS OF TRADITION: THE LORD S PRAYER 895 DISCIPLE LEADERS TRANSFORMING THE WORLD THE OFFERING We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world. CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE OFFERTORY PRAYER Susan Livingston OFFERTORY Romanza Op. 118, No. 5 Johannes Brahms *PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND HYMN #219 verse 3 So bring him incense, gold and myrrh, come, peasant, king to own him; the King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him. This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; haste, haste to bring him laud, the babe, the son of Mary. THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR ADVENT Rev. Fred Thibodeau [Insert and #2257 a, b, c, d in The Faith We Sing] As God s grace is extended to each person and to all, you are invited to receive the sacrament. Ushers will invite you forward; you will be given bread; dip the bread in the chalice of juice. Wafers free of gluten, wheat, dairy, corn and soy are available on the right side of the aisle. If you wish, you may kneel at the rail to the right or left after you have received. Almoner s Offering: Offering plates are on the side if you would like to give toward the fund for emergency assistance of persons in the community. *CLOSING HYMN #240 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn *BENEDICTION Rev. Beck *CHORAL RESPONSE *POSTLUDE The First Noel arr. David Huntsinger *Please stand as able. Assisting in Worship Music: JoAnn Gudvangen Brown, Director of Music; Renae Gudvangen, Organist/Pianist; Chancel Choir Greeters: Renny Bonnett, Carolyn Junod, Bill & Joy Dodd Ushers: David Rankin, Phil Laramore, Carole Rollins, Marilyn Meredith, Jonathan Nahil, Hugh Alexander Acolytes: Dayton Bedin, Lawson Green Childcare is available in our nursery. Please join us after worship for hospitality time in. Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available, please ask an usher.

2 Peniel The Place Where We Connect & Wrestle with God December 6, 2015 Today s message is provided by Liza Stoltz Hanson. "Putting Faith in the Paradox: Part 2 Peace Luke 1:68 79 Luke 3:1 6 If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other. Mother Teresa Peniel Worship Crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson, Denton Hanson, Kevin Garman, Brittany Collins, Ben Wilkins, Chris Beeson, and Chelsea Pearson. Order of Service Gathering Song Invocation and Announcements Finding 5 Children s Moment Worship Song Scripture Reading Worship Song Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People & the Lord s Prayer Communion Message Closing Song STAFF Rev. Dale A. Beck, Senior Pastor Rev. Debby Lawrence, Assoc. Pastor of Congregational Care Duane Buys, Director of Christian Education Diane Felt, UPark UMC Administrative Assistant Christina Pacheco, Assist. to Christian Education JoAnn Gudvangen Brown, Director of Music/Organist Steve Felt, Youth Assistant Renae Gudvangen, Assist. Organist/Pianist Liza Stoltz Hanson, Director of Foundation Campus Ministry Ana Spadoni, Chorister Director Liza Stoltz Hanson/Denton Hanson, Peniel Leaders Rev. Linda Bibb, Director of Kevin Garman, Peniel Band Leader/Student Pastor Marilyn Stranske, Admin. Assistant Sandy Schumm, Bookkeeper Josh Rousis, Building Liaison Regino Pepe Espinoza, Custodian Elizabeth Boyer, Newsletter Editor Angela Hudgens, Wedding Coordinator Larry Grauberger, Jo and Jim Morgan, Lay Leaders University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd. Denver, CO (303) upark@universityparkumc.org for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing 2122 S. Lafayette St. Denver CO (303) evanstoncenter@gmail.com - Second Sunday of Advent December 6, 2015 UNIVERSITY PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH The UPark Vision: To be a community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us. Since 1894 The UPark Core Values: Inclusive, Intergenerational, Interfaith, International

3 Journey with us at the Park UPark Christian Education Classes December 6 9:30 ADULT FORUM We offer presentations from many speakers on diverse and interesting topics. Lower Level Cal Neptune and Jim Fleet facilitate this class. Bryans Room (next to Dec. 6 Cal Neptune: Current Trends in Treating Solders, Combat Related PTSD Fellowship Hall) Dec. 13 Jeremy Long Post Guatemala The Medical Side CORNERSTONE II This class is geared to families with young children, but is open to all. Family Cornerstone II Room topics are generally discussed with an emphasis on sharing and fellowship. Led by Amy and Jeremy Long. December 6 Not a Silent Night Beginning with the End December 13 Mary, Full of Grace JOURNEYS IN FAITH SPECIAL NEEDS Journeys in Faith Room YOUTH CLASSES B03 Wesley Lounge Come discuss Walter Brueggemann s Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture. Facilitated by Les Law and Tony Winger. December 6 A Thrill of HOPE The Christmas Story in Word and Art December 13 A Thrill of HOPE Part 2 This is a combined Sunday school class and worship time. This sacred gathering and experiential learning is especially open to those with cognitive disabilities. We would appreciate volunteer help! Our Middle School class includes 6th 8th grade youth. The High School class includes youth in 9 th 12 th grades with Barb Eulenstein in the 3 rd level Wesley Lounge. The Middle School meets in the B03 classroom with Bethany Hader. CHILDREN S CLASSES All children from preschool through 5th grade meet in the Music/Movement Top Level room at. They are dismissed to their respective areas following Christian Ed Wing a short time of music together. November 29 December 20, Reaction to the Promise CHILDCARE Nursery Main Level Christian Ed Wing Quality care for newborns to three years or potty trained provided by Barbara P Walker and a volunteer, 8:15am 12:15pm. December 6 Early, Jane Rogers; Late, TBD December 13 Early, Mary Ernst; Late, TBD CHILDREN S Children s Church provided by Christina Pacheco, Hannah Westra, and Mary Worth. CHURCH Children ages 3.5 through 3rd grade gather following the Children s Message Noakes Hall at the 8:30 & 11:00 services. December 6, 2015 Informal Worship Service in 8:30A.M. Order of Worship PRELUDE Lully, Lullay, Thou Little Tiny Child Trad. English/arr. Stan Pethel LIGHTING THE CANDLES OF ADVENT Rev. Dale Beck One: Brothers and sisters, as we joyfully await the glorious coming of the Christ, let us light these candles of Advent as we anticipate the healing mercies of God Whose angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and declared: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us." (Matthew 1:23) ALL: God of promise, you have given us a sign of your love through the gift of Jesus Christ, our Savior, who was promised from ages past. We believe as Joseph did, the message of your presence, whispered by an angel, and lift up our hearts, confident of your care and mercy for all creation. Amen. The First Two Candles Are Lighted The Rundle Kahn Family Hymn #213 verse 2 Fling wide the portals of your heart, make it a temple set apart From earthly use for heaven s employ, adorned with prayer and love and joy. SHARING/PASSING THE PEACE Please greet the person next to you with the words, Peace be with you. The response is And also with you. HYMN #2091 The King of Glory Comes King of Glory READING FROM HEBREW SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 40:1 11 Kevin Garman READING FROM NEW COVENANT Matthew 1:18 25 CHILDREN S MOMENTS Hannah Westra [As the children leave, let us join in singing] Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, the little Lord Jesus lay down his sweet head. The stars in the This sky looked Week down at where UPark he lay, the UMC little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD S PRAYER 895 OFFERING OFFERTORY PRAYER Kathy Hulse Johnson HYMN #211 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Veni Emmanuel MESSAGE Lift Up Your Hearts: Joseph s Story Rev. Beck THE SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION FOR ADVENT (Insert and 2257 a, b,c, d in The Faith We Sing) Almoner s Offering: Offering plates are on the side if you would like to give toward the fund for emergency assistance of persons in the community. *HYMN #240 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Mendelssohn BENEDICTION *SUNG BENEDICTION #143 On Eagle s Wings Joncas POSTLUDE God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen Trad. English/arr. Stan Pethel *Please stand as able Acolyte: Aidan Schachterle

4 DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Sunday Dec. 6 Second Sunday of Advent Monday Dec. 7 Tuesday Dec. 8 Wednesday Dec. 9 8:30am 8:45am 11:00am 6:00pm 1:30pm 6:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm 9:00am 10:00am 2:00pm 4:00pm 8:00am 9:00am 5:00pm 8:00pm 8:00pm This Week at UPark UMC Mission Team returns from Guatemala Informal Worship Service Choristers: 2 nd 5 th grade Sunday School: children through adult with Liza Stoltz Hanson Peniel Worship Service Choristers: 4 years 1 st grade Traditional Worship Service UPark UMYF Youth Sunday Night Ticket AA with Rev. Dale Beck Gentle Yoga with Kate Chair Yoga Knitting or Knot Meditation/Mindfulness Class Eating Disorders Anon Denver Metro Group 13AA Stepping Stones Al Anon Prayer Book: #3, page 36, Year C Indoor Labyrinth Men s Fellowship Group with Deacon Debby Lawrence A Child s Song: Piano Pack 5 Den Meetings BMCM Meditation Gentle Yoga with Máire & Ruth Staff Meeting PEGS Acolyte Training Peniel Band Practice Forgiveness Al Anon Faith in Action Committee Various Rooms Sanctuary B03 East Fellowship Hall Bryans Room Cornerstone II East Fellowship, Bryans, Cornerstone, Journeys Conference Room East Fellowship Hall Sanctuary Today s Sanctuary flowers are given by Jerry Pankratz and Yvonne Sauber in memory of Jerry s grandfather, John Emerson, of McPherson, Kansas who passed away on September 18 after a battle with Alzheimer s. Pledge cards may be mailed to church, placed in the offering plate, or hand-delivered to Diane Felt in the office during business hours. If you ve misplaced yours, we have extras at the reception desk or on the desk in the work room, adjacent to Diane s office. Thank you! Advent Devotional For the Advent Season, the Spiritual Life Committee has ordered devotional material designed to help each of us to experience the season more fully. Look for the booklets, Unto Us a Child is Born, at tables near both the chapel and sanctuary. Pick one up & use it privately and/or with family and friends. The daily meditations and prayers focus on the writings of Henri Nouwen, one of the most widely read spiritual authors of all time. Through these reflections, we will deepen our understanding and appreciation of God s grace and love through Jesus Christ and we will be moved to follow Christ as we live in love and service toward others. "While we continue to pray for the families and friends of those who have perished, we must also support our prayers with action." Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence December 14 marks the 3 rd anniversary of the murders by firearm of 20 first graders and 6 adult staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School. The National Gun Violence Prevention Sabbath, December 10 14, commemorates that event. During last year s Sabbath, over 200 people, under the banner of Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence (CFCU) held a vigil at the state capitol, urging legislators to take action to reduce the toll of gun violence in Colorado. The result? All the sensible gun laws passed in 2013 remain on the books, and bills designed to allow for more guns, or to make them more lethal, were defeated. This year we are asking individual congregations to commemorate, in their own ways, those whose lives have been touched by gun violence. In addition, there will be a candlelight vigil at Colorado Boulevard and Hampden on 12/13 at 6:30 p.m.to call attention to this issue. Sandy Hook was, perhaps the most heart wrenching mass shooting in the U.S. Yet, since 2008 there has been a mass shooting, i.e. 4 or more victims, every week. For more information on Colorado Faith Communities United to End Gun Violence, please visit: cfcu-co.org.

5 UPark offers a Bible Study based on We Make the Road by Walking, the 2014 Brian McLaren book. Brian McLaren is a prolific writer and a leader in the emergent church movement. 52 chapter cover a large portion of the Bible through these themes: Alive in the Story of Creation; Alive in the Adventure of Jesus; Alive in a Global Uprising; Alive in the Spirit of God. You may participate on a drop in basis. We have three study options: Sunday Mornings, at with Liza Stoltz Hanson in. Geared to young adults, young professionals, young at heart. Sunday Evenings, at at our with Rev. Dale Beck. Tuesday Afternoons, at 2 pm in our with Rev Debby Lawrence. Please Diane Felt with questions: dfelt@universityparkumc.org. We still have 90 fully loaded frozen breakfast burritos left. If you ve already purchased your burritos, we are accepting donations towards the burritos that will be taken to the Park in lieu of Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches on New Year s Day. Otherwise, you may certainly purchase for your freezer! The price of each burrito is $3.00. Please contact Duane Buys if you would like to order or donate. Make checks payable to UPark UMC and write burritos on the memo line. The UPark UMYF youth thank you for supporting their 2016 summer mission trips via this burrito fundraiser! Contact Duane: dbuys@universityparkumc.org. Please join us for lunch followed by a program on Wednesday, December 10. All are invited and bring a friend and join us for fun, food, and fellowship. Robin Zemetra will cater lunch at a cost of $8.00 per person. Following lunch we will enjoy a Christmas Carol sing a long with pianist Marilyn Grauberger. For more information or questions, please contact Rev. Debby Lawrence: or dlawrence@universityparkumc.org. The Knitting or Knot Circle meets tomorrow at 1:30pm, Cornerstone II Room. Please join us whether you Knit or not. Fellowship time is very enjoyable. Crosspoints UMW meeting will be on Saturday, December 12 at Spirit of Hope UMC. We will have a potluck salad luncheon with a short business meeting at 12 noon. Following this, we will enjoy some entertainment at 1 pm with the Liturgical Dance Group "In His Presence" of young women performing for us from Scott UMC. Please bring a salad as well as cookies as we have invited the liturgical dancers to have cookies and punch after their performance. Everyone is invited whether a member of UMW or not and men too! The Denver Interfaith Sing Along MESSIAH with orchestra and soloists is Friday, December 18, 7pm at the Hope UMC Sanctuary, 5101 S. Dayton St. This event is presented by Hope UMC and The LDS Church. A $10 donation is suggested to benefit The Village Resource Center. Limited Messiah scores available, please bring your own. Visit denverinterfaithmessiah.weebly.com for more info. DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Thursday Dec. 10 Friday Dec. 11 Saturday Dec. 12 Sunday Dec. 13 Third Sunday of Advent 11:30am 7:15pm 8:00am 8:30am 7:45am 8:00am 8:30am 8:45am 11:00am 6:00pm This Week at UPark UMC (Continued) Visitation Ministry Religious Advisory Council Yoga for the People with Kate Ross Sangha Meditation Staff Parish Relations Committee Choir Practice UMW Christmas Cookie Drop Off until 2:00pm Mary Nicholas Foot Care Clinic: by appt. PB&J Ministry Deacon Debby s Friday Bible Study Shir Chadash: Hanukkah Shabbat F.A. in Recovery UMW Cookie Sale Packaging Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids Crosspoints UMW Informal Worship Service Choristers: 2 nd 5 th grade Sunday School: children through adult with Liza Stoltz Hanson Peniel Worship Service Choristers: 4 years 1 st grade Traditional Worship Service: Choir Cantata Sunday Night Ticket AA Conference Room Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall Bride s Room Kitchen, Civic Center Park East Fellowship, Kitchen Noakes Hall Spirit of Hope UMC Various Rooms Sanctuary East Fellowship Hall with Rev. Dale Beck The 2016 Sanctuary Flowers Sign Up Chart is on the kiosk in the foyer. This is a thoughtful way to remember someone or a special occasion. Price is $50. Simply sign your name on the chart, complete an order slip, and place the slip on the reception desk or in Diane s mailbox in the staff work room. You may either opt to take the arrangement home with you following the 11:00am service or have Deacon Debby choose a recipient. Christmas Alternative Gift Catalog Today and on December 13th and 20th you may give to your favorite agencies as a lovely alternative for Christmas giving. Stop by the table after church to look at the gift catalog your gift will make a difference. Please contact Angela Grun with questions: or angelagrun@yahoo.com.

6 Red Poinsettias to Adorn the Sanctuary and Chapel For the price of $10 you may purchase a poinsettia to adorn the sanctuary or chapel for Christmas Eve. You may take it home following the 7pm or 11pm Christmas Eve services. A sign up chart is available on the kiosk in the foyer. Please act quickly for we only have 54 ordered! Make your check payable to UPark UMC and give it to Diane Felt in the office or go to http//: and click on the Giving tab and pay through the Flower Fund. Contact Diane with questions: or dfelt@universityparkumc.org. Shir Chadash Community s Shabbat and Hanukkah Celebration Join the Shir Chadash Community for Shabbat and a Hanukkah celebration on Friday, December 11, from 7 9:00pm, at the for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing. Everyone is welcome! Their tradition is to bring the hanukkiot (Hanukkah menorahs) from home or borrow from friends, and light them prior to their service, encircling the sacred space with light it makes a very beautiful and awe inspiring display as worship takes place. They'll share latke, applesauce, pastries and other snacks afterward. As with all their high holy day services, you are warmly invited! UMW Annual Christmas Cookie Sale All proceeds support UMW Missions! We need bakers! If you would like to bake, please sign up using this Sign Up Genius link: umwcookie3. Presale: TODAY!!! Cookie Drop Off: Fri afternoon, 12/11 or Sat morning, 12/12 Packaging: Sat, 1pm Sale: Sun, 12/13, 9:30 noon in church foyer Price: $15/box (A great gift for a neighbor or dinner host/hostess. Also, a delicious assortment for your family!) Tear off and leave at foyer reception desk in Cookie Order Box. UMW Cookie Sale Cookie Pre Order Form Name Ph. Blue Christmas Service of Comfort and Hope Sunday, December 20, 5:00pm The Chapel 2122 S. Lafayette St. ~ Denver For many people, the season of Christmas is more a time of struggle or heartache than a time of celebration. Joyous musical refrains fill our malls, churches, radios, and televisions, focusing on the happiness of the season. But Christmas often reminds people of what they have lost or never had. The anguish of broken relationships, the insecurity of unemployment, the weariness of ill health, the pain of isolation, the loss of a family member, the loss of a beloved family pet all these can contribute to feeling blue, depressed, or discouraged at a time when it seems as if everyone in the world around us is celebrating. It is important to take the time and space to acknowledge one s feelings and to connect with the light of Christ. For those who are living with the loss of a loved one, depression, broken relationships, loneliness or just the need to step away from the chaos of the season. Through music, scripture, prayer and candlelight, we acknowledge the pain and look toward the hope to come. Come as you are. All are welcome! Comments from past Blue Christmas Attendees: I was so fortunate to have found out about the service as I know many people who struggle with the "holiday season. This was indeed an experience that I will recommend to others. During the holiday season, the tough things that have happened in my life often come to the forefront. I came to this peaceful, thoughtful worship setting and found prayer and gratitude amidst the loud voices and hectic consumer noise of December. It was wonderful! I was going through a rough time, and I found a real sense of community there I did. Mitten, Hat, Scarf Tree!! Brrr we are hearing projections of a cold winter, so the Knitters (or Knot) need your help to keep the needy warm and meet our goal of 300 items to give away. The hat and mitten tree is already up in the Narthex. The scarves and hats made by our UPark knitters are a good start to meeting our goal. We need everyone s generosity to be a part of this effort. Please bring hats, scarves, and mittens and place them on the tree. I would like to order boxes of Christmas $15/box. Make checks payable to UMW. You may pay when you pick up.

7 Advent Great Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is right to give you thanks and praise, Great God of the Coming Dawn for in each new day You surprise the earth with splendor. Your Spirit moves across the face of the waters and brings forth life. Made from the earth, made by your hand, we forgot who we were. We rejected your love and fell into sin and death. Yet even in our darkness you continued to speak light and life. The Faith We Sing #2257 a When we were slaves in a foreign land, you brought us out of our oppression, led us through the waters, to a new life as a holy people. And so with all creation, we raise our voices to proclaim: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God of power and might Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Blessed are you, and blessed is your Son Jesus Christ whose coming was announced by wilderness prophets and whose birth was in a stable to the song of angels. In Jesus you took our flesh. He was the One promised. He announced the new day and the acceptable year when blind folks would see and poor folks would rejoice, When captives would be set free, and the oppressed would once more walk in liberty. #2257 b He told stories of waiting bridesmaids and prodigal sons. With tears and compassion he brought a dead man to life and gave a woman at a well the living water she sought. He overturned tables and challenged the powerful. On the cross he revealed the power of love and in the emptiness of the tomb he gave us a glimpse of your tomorrow that does not end in death. On the night when he was betrayed he sat at table with his friends. He took bread, blessed it, broke it, gave it to them, and said, "Take this. Eat it. It is my body, given for you. Do this to remember me." In the same way he took the cup, blessed it, gave it to them, and said, "Drink from this every one of you. This is my blood poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sin. Do this to remember me." And so we remember. We remember and we offer praise and thanks to you, O God. As we offer ourselves to be a holy and living sacrifice in union with Christ's offering for us. As we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pour out your Holy Spirit on us gathered here and on these gifts of bread and cup. Let them be for us once more Christ's body and let us be for you once more Christ's body redeemed in love. Make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world, until Christ comes and we feast at the table he prepared through his love. Amen. Amen. Amen #2257 c # 2257 d

8 Lift up your heads; Lift up your hearts Join us during this Advent Season! December 6 2 nd Sunday of Advent: Peace 8:30am, Informal Service,, Peniel,, Advent Series: Putting Faith in the Paradox 11am, Traditional Service, Sanctuary UMW Cookie orders are due today! Purchase Alternative Gifts! Add hats, mittens, scarves to the foyer tree! December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent: Love 8:30am, Informal Service,, Peniel,, Advent Series: Putting Faith in the Paradox 11am, Christmas Cantata, A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten Pick up UMW Cookie orders! Purchase Alternative Gifts! Add hats, mittens, scarves to the foyer tree! 12pm, UPark UMYF Youth Christmas UPark December 20 4 th Sunday of Advent: Joy 8:30am, Informal Service,, Peniel,, Advent Series: Putting Faith in the Paradox 11am, Sanctuary, An Impromptu Children s Pageant Purchase Alternative Gifts! Add hats, mittens, scarves to the foyer tree! 5pm, Blue Christmas Service, December 24 - Christmas Eve 4pm, For Children & Adults Who Love Children, Sanctuary 7pm, Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, Sanctuary 11pm, Candlelight Communion Service, December 25 Christmas Day Join the Peniel Worship Service attendees in making a hot meal. Deliver and serve the meal at Senior Support Services. Contact Liza Stoltz Hanson: l.stoltzhanson@gmail.com. December 27 - Christmas Sunday, One Unified Service 11am, Sanctuary