U niver s i t y U nit ed M et ho di s t Church 94 0 E. C olton A v e., R e dlands, CA Web s i t e: w ww. u um credlands.

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1 Univista U niver s i t y U nit ed M et ho di s t Church 94 0 E. C olton A v e., R e dlands, CA Web s i t e: w ww. u um credlands. org E- m ail: r edl ands uu mc. office@gm ail.com The vision of University United Methodist Church is to witness to Jesus Christ in the world as His disciples by the power of the Holy Spirit. Greetings families and friends of UUMC, Grace and peace to you all. We are once again entering the season of anticipating Christ s second Advent. Ever since God created the world, we have been anticipating God s work in our lives. In 2018, we received many blessings from God. As always, we loved and supported one another in Christ as a faith community. We laughed and grieved with our beloved people. To extend our love beyond the church walls, we initiated a relationship with Franklin Elementary School, which has blossomed to more than what we expected. We donated more than 2,000 books to support their Book Box program. We donated school supplies and provided breakfast to the staff. In order to enhance our ministry with the school, we created Franklin Task Force, which meets regularly with the school Principal in her office. It is exciting to see our new members joining our outreach to the school. Our welcoming and inviting worship and fellowship for Franklin in September was a great success! We now have a choir! Our new choir director, Leslie Kowalski, and her choir add so much beauty to our worship. I am looking forward to enjoying our choir s Christmas Cantata during our Sunday worship on December 2. Beyond her choir, Leslie worked hard to lead our children for children s Christmas play, which will be presented during our pot-luck lunch on Sunday, December 9. Please mark your calendars for these important events! Our faithful and dedicated Readiness 360+ team has completed the 15-month church revitalization program! It has been an extensive, yet an inspiring and rejuvenating journey. Our perspectives have changed to be more missional, aligning our identity and purpose as a church with Jesus Great Commission to make disciples of Christ. As the team noted at the last training in November, IT IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF OUR JOURNEY WITH GOD! Out of our effort to minister to Hispanic neighbors in our community, the Church Council decided to call a half-time, local-hired, bilingual Community Developer, and applied for a micro-grant to the District Planning and Strategy committee. By God s grace, we got the grant! I praise God for all the blessings we received in In addition, I give you all thanks for your sincere and faithful partnership with God for God s missions. I thank you for your support for my work at University Church. As a blessed people, let us give honor and glory to God and answer God s call on us to share our blessings with our neighbors and those who have not heard the good news of our Lord, Jesus Christ! May the Lord bless us abundantly in the coming year and beyond! In Christ, Rev. Hee Jung Yu

2 December 2-1st Sunday of Advent Scriptures: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; Luke 21:25-36; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 December 9-2nd Sunday of Advent Scriptures: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Luke 3:1-6 Philippians 1:3-11 December 16-3rd Sunday of Advent Scriptures: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 3:7-18; Philippians 4:4-7 December 23-3rd Sunday of Advent Scriptures: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:47-55; Luke 1:39-45; Hebrews 10:5-10; December 24/25 - Christmas Eve & Day Scriptures: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20 December 30-1st Sunday after Christmas Day Scriptures: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Luke 2:41-52; Colossians 3:12-17 December 31, 2018/January 1, 2019 Watch Night/New Year s Day Scriptures: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13; Psalm 8; Matthew 25:31-46; Revelation 21:1-6a Fellowship Hosts 2 Gerald & Janice Moody 9 - Finger food potluck 16 - Consecration Sunday Luncheon 23 - Avanell Good & Diana Washburn 24 - Dafry Nesamony 30 - Avanell Good & Diana Washburn Greeters 2 - Mary Wixon & Carol Ann Nelsen 9 - Marjorie Miller & Eleanor Johnson 16 - David & Mary Nesamony 23 - Gary & Rachel Wintergerst 30 - Dorothy Cable & Doris Washom Liturgist 2 - David Nesamony 9 - David Nesamony 16 - Janice Moody 23 - Kristin Bechel 24 - Jamin Hunt 30 - Leslie Hall Advent Lighting 2 - Diane Miller; Mary Zimmerman; Christy Royer 9 - Gerald, Samantha, & Charlie Nila 16 - TBA 23 - Petr & Leslie Kowalski 24 - Tony & Wanda Woolery Flowers 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - open 24 - see poinsettias dedications

3 Join in Advent / Christmas preparations as we look forward to this season! Children are rehearsing for December 9 program, so please make sure yours get to 11:10-11:30 rehearsals in the south classroom (in the center of upper patio). Leslie Kowalski is eager to sing with the children (YOUR help is also welcome) every Sunday after worship through December 2 for It All Happened in The Country. Finger foods and Christmas cookies are desired December 9. It wouldn t be quite right to have the children wait until AFTER our usual second-sunday potluck before their program. Bring your favorite holiday snack to share after the children s Christmas program. Attention Movie Lovers This month, the Movie Lovers group will meet on Tuesday, December 18 to see the first showing of the chosen film, hopefully starting between 10 and 11 a.m. Which movie we see, and which theater we go to, depends on what s showing that week, and that will be announced in worship the Sunday before the gathering. Our discussion after the film will be at either Las Fuentes or Farmer Boys. The $5.00 price at the Studio Movie Grill makes that theater attractive, but the timing of the film may make the Harkens theatre the better option. If you want to know more, please contact George Crisp: (909) United Methodist Women All women are invited to come to the Circle meeting at Carol Ann Nelsen s home at 1255 Amethyst, Space #70, Mentone on Thursday, December 20 at 10:30 a.m. You are invited to bring a favored Christmas ornament or card and Hors d oeuvres to share, as we reminisce and celebrate United Methodist Women s 150 years in mission. Volunteer to work with Franklin Elementary Students? Volunteers who want to interact with students must: 1)Have a clear TB test, and 2)Turn in the Redlands Unified School District Volunteer Application to the school office. Get the form (and information about the TB test) from the Franklin office, RUSD office, or David Center. Church Staff Serving You Bishop: Rev. Grant J. Hagiya District Superintendent: Rev. Melissa Roux MacKinnon Pastor: Rev. Hee Jung Yu Church Secretary: Liz Roark Organist: Jilsca Oppier Music Coordinator: Leslie Kowalski Childcare providers: Mikhayla Roark, Giselle Rosales, Elsy Manzano

4 Summary of November 25 Church Council Meeting Treasurer Dale Wintergerst will send a 2019 Draft Budget to the office for inclusion with other required reports for our church Annual Conference on December 9; this will be a rough draft only as our Stewardship Celebration is not until December 16. Trustee Gary Wintergerst noted that the 2018 property maintenance budget line has been very inadequate, especially in light of the few trustees and little response to work days. Bob Denham will put that discussion on the December Council agenda. Rev Hee Jung Yu s Salary & Benefits Package was approved at the rate for a fully ordained elder status, as we sincerely pray she will achieve that ordination. We also approved the Staff-Parish Relations Committee Appointment Recommendation & Pastoral Evaluation 2019 CC Form #6 which requests Rev. Hee Jung Yu continue her appointment with UUMC for the upcoming year. Rachel will ask the office include two more activities in the December Univista: Informal Christmas Carol Sing with David Center and Jamin Hunt, about 7PM December 21. New Year s Party December 31 for 6 9PM (coordinated by Bob and Stephanie Denham) Pastor Hee Jung has continued making hospital and home visits. She felt blessed to bring her chaplain s training to support Delbert and Edyie Schmidt. Intense focus is needed to complete requirements before taking ordination exams. District Superintendent Rev. Melissa MacKinnon presides over our Annual Conference at Yucaipa at 4 PM on December 9 with our Methodist Mission Group churches (Banning, Redlands University and First, and Yucaipa). David Center distributed Financial Policies for University United Methodist Church ; these were approved as recommended. He also noted our 2017 financial records were audited and a memo of recommendations filed. David asked that the December agenda include his strong recommendation that the pastor address financial stewardship at least once a quarter during worship service. Rachel Wintergerst, Church Council Secretary Interested members are welcome to join the next council meeting Sunday, December 23. Complete minutes of November 25 will be posted near the northwest social hall door. Contact any church council member with concerns or suggestions. We are Church Council Chair Bob Denham; Finance members David Center, Leslie Hall, and Dale Wintergerst; Staff Parish members Glen Icanberry, Gerald Moody, and Daniel Morales; Trustees Gerald Nila, Clara Titera, and Gary Wintergerst; Member-at-large David Nesamony, Lay Leader Rachel Wintergerst, and Rev. Hee Jung Yu

5 Sixty Plus Fellowship Liz Roark opened in prayer for our November meeting and great luncheon. Our Birthday people were Carol Ann Nelsen and Don Wirth. We are grateful to have Susie Wintergerst here to tell us of her home country of Japan. We with to thank her husband, Dale Wintergerst for giving his wife a helping hand. She showed us pictures of castles. One was the Matsumoto Castle (1504 AD). The Fushimi Shrine in Kyoto (711 AD), Torie gateways had become used as an offering by the start of the Edo period ( ) to symbolize a wish for or acknowledgement of the passing of prayers from people to the deity. It was a wonderful program and we all learned a little more about Japan. The Birthday cake was furnished by Eleanor Johnson. The cake for December will be furnished by Daisy Wakeland. The December 12 meeting will have our annual Christmas sing along. It will be hosted by David Center and Don Wirth will be on piano. Blessings for Christmas and the New Year from, Eleanor Johnson and Elaine Thorpe Pastor Hee Jung s work days are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. She works on her full connection Board of Ordained Ministry exams on Fridays. Pastor is available for an appointment on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Please call the church office to set up a time for any questions, concerns, or to talk. Contact Bob Denham ( ), David Nesamony ( ) or the church office ( ) when the office is not open for any church related or personal concerns. You can also contact the pastor at heejung.yu@cst.edu. Pastor s days off are Monday and Friday. December 7 - Tae Bum Lee 17 - Dale Wintergerst 17 - Noel Lee 22 - Liz Roark 23 - David Barnes 24 - Mark Bechel 27 - Virginia Barnes 28 - Elaine Thorpe 29 - Tony Woolery December 31 - Jeff & Seanna McCurdy

6 We are sponsoring a family for Christmas again. There are 2 parents and 5 children from ages 2 to 14. Christmas items are due in by December 9. So if you d like to help, see Bob Denham. Cash, checks, and items for each member of the family are accepted! Let s bless our family! RCRC Homelessness in Redlands Presenting a series of Citywide Forums to discuss the issues! Sponsored by: Hosted by: Redlands Charitable Resources Coalition, Inc University of Redlands Location: Casa Loma Room of the U of R Time: 5:30 7:00 pm Dates: Thursdays: January 24, 2019; January 31, 2019; February 7, 2019; February 21, 2019 The following 4 priority homeless issues will be addressed at these forums: Housing Continuum of Care Mental Health Employment Forum format: Presentation by experts in the field Breakout discussion groups Report of findings from groups

7 Advent Season Activities at UUMC {Dec 21} {Dec 31} Caroling Sing New Year s Party 7PM 6-9 PM There are several opportunities to socialize and celebrate the Advent Season at church. Mark your calendar now to join the fun. On December 9, come gather after Sunday worship service, in our social hall for the Children s Christmas Program. Bring finger foods or Christmas cookies to share with the children AFTER their presentation. On December 12, Wednesday, Sixty Plus gathers at 11:45 for a program of Christmas music. On December 20, Thursday, all women are invited to bring a favored Christmas ornament or card and hors d oeuvres to Carol Ann Nelsen s home at 1255 Amethyst, Space 70, as we reminisce and celebrate United Methodist Women s 100 years in mission. Community Chorus of Redlands The Community Chorus of Redlands, a choral ensemble of 70 voices directed by Jeffrey H. Rickard will present A Concert of Anthems, Readings, and Carols for the Christmas season at First Congregational Church, corner of Cajon and Olive, Redlands, on Friday, December 7 beginning at 8:00 p.m. This program will be repeated at Faith Lutheran Church, California St., Yucaipa on Saturday, December 8 at 4:00 p.m and at St. Rita Catholic Church, 321 North Baldwin, Sierra Madre on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m.. A wide variety of sacred Christmas anthems and carols will be offered including works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ernest Bloch, Andrew Carter, John David, Dan Forrest, Kyle Haugen, Elaine Hagenberg, John Rutter, Michael W. Smith, and Z. Randall Stroope. As in the past several traditional carols will be sung by audience and choir, accompanied by a Chamber Ensemble of Strings, Winds, Harp, Piano and Organ. Readings from several sacred and secular sources will again be read by Patrick Anderson and Mary Beth Richardson. Ensemble XXI, an ensemble of 30 voices, will join this presentation and offer unaccompanied carols by English, Canadian and American composers. This presentation 90 minutes in length - is free of charge, although a free-will offering will be received in support of the participating ensembles.

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10 December 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 1st Sunday of Advent Christmas Cantata 9 2nd Sunday of Advent Communion Sunday Mission Moment After church Children s Christmas Program 4:00 pm Annual Charge Yucaipa UMC 16 3 rd Sunday of Advent Consecration Luncheon 23 4 th Sunday of Advent After church Church Council (WL) 30 1 st Sunday after Christmas Day 3 4 6:00 am Prayer Breakfast (FH) :00 am Prayer Breakfast (FH) :00 am Prayer Breakfast (FH) 10:00 am Movie Lovers 24 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service 31 New Year s Eve 25 Christmas Day 1 New Year s Day Office Closed 5 6:30 pm McCurdy s 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal (S) 12 11:45 am Sixty Plus Fellowship (FH) 6:30 pm McCurdy s 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal (S) 19 6:30 pm McCurdy s 6:30 pm Music Rehearsal (S) 26 6:30 pm McCurdy s 6 6:00 pm UUMC in (FH) 7:00 pm Advent Study (WL) 13 6:00 pm UUMC in (FH) 7:00 pm Advent Study (WL) 20 10:30 am Esther Lydia Circle UMW (WL) 6:00 pm UUMC in (FH) 7:00 pm Advent Study (WL) 27 6:30 pm Denham s Office Closed 7 1/8 1/9-1:00 pm Therapy Dogs (FH) 3-5:00 pm UUMC Holy Name serving 8/3-5:00 pm UUMC Trinity serving 14 6:30-9 pm Tamil Prayer Group (WL) :00 pm UUMC FUMCR serving :00 pm UUMC Mission Road serving :00 pm UUMC UUMC serving CG=covenant group SM=Share Ministry FH=Fellowship Hall S=Sanctuary MPR=Multi-purpose Room