GIVE STAY CONNECTED. at Northminster. December 24, Ministry Contacts

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1 One gives freely, yet grows all the richer; another withholds what he should give, and only suffers want. Whomever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. (Proverbs 11:24-25) GIVE Northminster Presbyterian Church shares the love of Jesus locally and around the world through your generosity. Tax Credit - Get dollar-for-dollar credit on taxes. Donate to IBE Scholarships and/or ACSTO on behalf of Northminster Christian School. Brochures at Welcome Center. Contact school for info: Advent Gift of the Heart - Through Jan 6. Please contribute to our annual Advent Gift of the Heart fund. Monies go to help build a four-room school in Ethiopia. Text npctucson to to give. Legacy Gift - Consider leaving the next generation at NPC a legacy by remembering us in your will or living trust. STAY CONNECTED Tune in to our True North radio program on KGMS 940 AM Visit our website at npctucson.org Like us on Facebook/npctucson Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, & Read The Vine & The Branches monthly print newsletter (available around church campus and viewable online, npctucson.org) Subscribe to weekly e-news at bit.ly/ NPCNews Ministry Contacts Andrew Ross, Pastor, Seniors & Men s Ministries Ken Skodiak, Associate Pastor, Missions, Care Pete Seiferth, Associate Pastor, Discipleship, Multicultural Ministries Amy Baum, Head of School, (520) John Brobeck, Traditional Music Sean Farrell, Student Ministries Gail Fey, Worship Publications Julia Higgins, Contemporary Music Kaylee Hui, Kaleidoscope Beth Hopkirk, Office Manager Bob Krepps, Building Maintenance at Northminster Kathy Lee, Church Administrator Kathy Mallgren, Children s Ministries Abraham Nshimirimana, Arise Worship Coordinator Ros Tao, Finance Minister Sally Wiger, Ministries Coordinator Chris Yamanaka, Media Ministries, IT Sheila Yamanaka, Outreach & Engagement Staff addresses are first initial last npctucson.org CONTACT (520) office@npctucson.org 2450 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ December 24, 2018 Welcome to Christmas Eve Worship! On this night of nights, we gather to ponder the miracle of God and his gift of love given to us. Come let us adore him!

2 CONNECT First Time Here? Stop by our Welcome Center to pick up a gift bag with information to help you get to know us. Let us know you were here. Use the Welcome Card in your bulletin to do the following: Give/update contact information Request prayer Share joys Ask questions Sign up for events After the service: Head outside, to the Rowley Courtyard to visit and enjoy refreshments. (3pm, 5:30pm & 7:30pm). We look forward to seeing you again! Here are some reasons you might consider returning GriefShare - Saturdays, beginning January 12, 9:30-11:30am, Church Parlor. A special 13-week seminar and support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Sign up to attend, bit.ly/npcgriefshare. DivorceCare - Fridays, beginning January 25, 7pm, Church Parlor. A weekly support group to help you heal from the hurt of separation or divorce. Childcare is available upon request. $15 covers the cost of the workbook. Register online at bit.ly/dcatnpc Mother Daughter Sister Friend Annual Dinner - Saturday, Feb. 9, 5:30-8pm. A fun night out for the gals! Entertainment, face painting, photo booth and dinner served by the men of the church. Cost: $14 adults, $7 children under 12. Register to attend at bit.ly/mdsf18. All-Church Fiesta Dinner & Mariachi Show - Tuesday, Feb. 12. Dinner served at 5pm, Fellowship Hall, Show: 6:30pm, Sanctuary. A night of great food and even better entertainment, featuring the music of Mariachi Atzlán de Pueblo H. S. hosted by our Golden Swarm Seniors. Tickets just $8, on sale Jan. 13. Weekly Worship In Christ you are built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God. (Ephesians 2:22 NRSV). Beginning January 6 Nine-week sermon series entitled, Staying Strong - Living a Christian life with tenacity and strength. Sundays, 8, 9:30 & 11am, Sanctuary. *8:00am - Contemporary (Praise Band, children s message) *9:30am - Traditional (Choir, Organ, Sunday classes for all ages) 11:00am - ARISE! (African expression of worship) All welcome. Meet in Fellowship Hall *11:00am - Kaleidoscope (Contemporary, with personal response) *Indicates live streaming, at npctucson.org/watchlive or facebook.com/ npctucson and 24/7 on-demand at npctucson.org/ondemand. GROW Classes for spiritual growth and fun: CHILDREN for kids age 3 - grade 5 Weekly Sunday Classes - Small groups for kids growing in Jesus; age 3 through grade 5. Sundays. 9:30-10:30am. Children s classrooms. Weekly Worship & Wonder - Bible story and activities for age 4-8. Sundays. Room 6 (8am) Room 5 (11am) Room 6 (12pm ARISE Kids). Midweek Friends - Wednesdays, starting January 16, 6-7:30pm. Exciting Bible exploration for kids age 4 through grade 5. Includes dinner, music, game, and more. YOUTH for students in grades 6-12 Youth Group - Middle and High school student meetings every Wednesday, 6-7:30pm in youth rooms. Middle School & High School Sunday Classes - Bible and life lessons for students grades Sundays, Youth Room #1. 9:30-10:30am. Special Event - 30-Hour Famine - Feb. 2 & 3. Students will partner with St. Andrews Church and World Vision to fight against world hunger. While fasting, they ll be participating in activities, and learning about the struggles of local, national, and global hunger. Contact Sean Farrell to take part and for more information, sfarrell@npctucson.org. ADULTS Financial Peace University - A nine-week course on setting up enduring money-management habits and eliminating debt. Free preview Sun. Jan 13, class begins Sun. Jan. 20., 9:30am. Register online: fpu.com/ Discovering Church Membership - An informative class for anyone wanting to know more about Northminster, being Presbyterian, and becoming part of our church family. Next class: Jan 12, 8:30am -12:30pm, Grundstrom Room Parents Connect Video and discussion focused on grace-based parenting. For parents, grandparents, and anyone raising a child. Meets Sunday mornings beginning Jan. 16, 9:30am. What Every Church Member Should Know about Poverty is the text that will anchor this discussion class. Starts Jan 23 and runs through Feb 27. Led by Pastor Pete Seiferth. SERVE Opportunities to serve: Give out food and clothing to those experiencing temporary financial challenges at our Tuesday morning Deacons Pantry. Give the gift of the life! Red Cross Blood Drive, Jan. 6, 7am-12pm. Be a weekend missionary! Rocky Point Mission Trip Feb 14-19, 2019, Puerto Peñasco, MX. Join the team to build a home for a family in need. Indicate your interest in any of the above on your Welcome Card.

3 7:30pm December 24, 2018 Service of Worship Welcome! Thank you for silencing your cell phones during the worship service. We hope you are able to prepare for worship in quietness and reflection. * indicates standing, if you are able. Prelude God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen A. Fedak Processional Call to Worship Invocation Welcome Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella Once in Royal David s City Once in Royal David s City R. Hobby arr. R. Proulx Jennifer Brobeck, Soprano Gloria Day, Flute Terry and Maggie Reed Dr. Andrew Ross O Come, All Ye Faithful (Blue Hymnal 41) Lesson The Prophecy Foretold (Isaiah 9:2, 6-7) Rev. Ken Skodiak Anthem The Snow Lay On the Ground arr. R. Hebble Infant Holy, Infant Lowly (Blue Hymnal 37) Lesson The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-35, 38) Dr. Ross Anthem There Is No Rose D. H. Williams Lesson The Birth (Luke 2: 1-7) Rev. Skodiak O Little Town of Bethlehem (Blue Hymnal 44) Presentation of Offerings and Gifts Rev. Skodiak Congregational Prayer (unison) Offertory Silent Night A. edak Lesson The Gift of a New Adam (Romans 5:15-19) Rev Skodiak Anthem Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day arr. J. Rutter Women s Choir Hark, the Herald Angels Sing (Blue Hymnal 31) Lesson Homily Anthem Matthew 2:11-12 Can He Hold Us? The First Nowell Congregational Prayer (unison) Passing the Light of Christ Benediction Response Postlude Silent Night Silent Night Dr. Ross arr. M. Wilberg (Blue Hymnal 60) F. Gr er Toccata on I Saw Three Ships D. asky

4 Poinsettia Dedications In Memory Of Brad & Carol Bacon Our parents Brad & Carol Bacon Rosemary Bacon Wendy Brown Barbara Laing Jim & Julie Crane Willard & Cheryl Pierce Jim & Julie Crane Robert & Elizabeth Crane Ralph & Pam Edgar Paul & Betty Edgar and Paul Eoff Herb Fauth Grace Pettey & Martha Fauth Karen, Kathy & Kim Foss LeRoy & Danny Foss Suedell & Lefty Frazelle George & Beula Glenn Ury/Joseph Eric & Nola Dixie Frazelle Suedell & Lefty Frazelle Our brother Travis Weldon Frazelle Jennifer Hager My parents, Don & June Deon & Deborah Hill Our parents and other loved ones Dusty Johnson Roy Johnson, Our Parents, R. Carter, R. Berghoff, A.A. Berg Gail Jones Loved ones Miriam & Jack Kennedy Loved ones Steve & Kathy King Our parents, Ken & Marion King; Harvey & Eulyn Oolman Kathy Lee Priscilla Lee Kathy Lee Alice Christianson Helen Lindberg Howard Lindberg & John P. Hall III Roger & Anita Macklin Rusty Putney Roger & Anita Macklin Fran Terrill Budd & Eleanor Malchus Frank & Dorothy Malchus Budd & Eleanor Malchus Benjamin & Agnes Lamb Kimberly Metcalf Glenn & JaneAnn Metcalf, Floyd Metcalf, Pauline Clemons Kimberly Metcalf The friends and family who have gone before us to heaven. Walt & Judy Morgan Loved ones John & Bettie Moser Our dear deceased grandchildren Rhonda Quick Doyle Crocker Rhonda Quick Darrell Trammell Wally & Patsy Rickards Joe & Alvena Rickards Wally & Patsy Rickards Jim & Katie Morisey Wally & Patsy Rickards JoEllen Frederick Andrew & Michele Ross Loved ones Arlene Sturm Loved ones (Poinsettia dedications continue on reverse side )

5 Poinsettia Dedications In Memory Of Fonda & Scott Townsend Burt A. Townsend Fonda & Scott Townsend Mildred Thomas Arthur & Carol Watson Arthur & Carol Watson Robert & Kathleen Calen Donald & Helen Ruth Watson Barbara & Ed Zimmermann Our son, Chris Zimmermann The Gaddis and Barton Families Janie, Joanie, and Jenny The Gaddis and Barton Families Nephew and Cousin Taber Preston Steve & Kathy King Arlene Sturm In Honor Of Our grandkids: Emily, Andrew, Nicholas, Jordan, Ryan & Charlotte Steeple Bells