Summerville Presbyterian Church 4845 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester, New York, 14617 585-342-4242 www.summervillechurch.org office@summervillechurch.org First Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 1, 2013 9:55 a.m. Worship Service Sacrament of Communion Christmas Joy Offering Lighting the Candle of Hope

Welcome. We re glad to gather together as a community of faith today. No matter where you are on the journey of faith, you are welcome here to join in worship and service. If you are new to this community of faith, we rejoice in your presence with us. Remember, we re not strangers, but rather friends who journey together, following the Lord Jesus Christ. If you are a newcomer, we invite you to sign the pew pad. Please turn off all cellular phones, pagers and watch alarms during worship. Please refrain from using flash photography during the worship service. If you are seated on the aisle, and the sanctuary is filling with people, kindly move toward the center of the pew, allowing others to enter and join the community with the least disturbance to others. Thank you. Child Care is available on the lower level for infants/toddlers. Two child-care attendants staff the infant/toddler room. If you are able to assist in the care of our children, please contact the church office. Large Print Bibles are available from the ushers upon request. Please return the Bible to the ushers after the service. Hearing Assistance devices are available from the ushers or the audio/video console at the rear of the sanctuary. Miss A Worship Service? Services are recorded every week. A CD-R is available upon request by contacting the church office at 342-4242. Note: ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH (AFTER ANNOUNCEMENTS) WILL BE BY THE FRONT DOOR AND ONTARIO VIEW STREET ONLY! ANY ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING INCLEMENT WEATHER OR EMERGENCY CLOSINGS CAN BE FOUND ON CHANNELS WROC TV 8, WHEC TV 10, WHAM TV 13, YNN NEWS CABLE CHANNEL 9, AND RADIO STATION WHAM. Interested in Learning More...about Summerville Presbyterian Church or becoming a member here...call the church office for details at 342-4242. Usher: SarahHayes Greeter: Ruth McNamara Youth Greeter: Katherine Mayer Elders Serving Communion: 1. Doug Caine 2. Ruth McNamara Travel: Todd Hayes All are invited to a time of refreshment and conversation during coffee fellowship, hosted today by Jim Verni. -2-

Preparation for Worship God rules over both political and religious institutions. We must not confuse either with the kingdom of God. We must not equate the Christian faith with any nation s way of life or with opposition to the ideologies of other nations. We hold Christians are to be law-abiding citizens unless the state commands them to disobey God, or claims authority that belongs only to God. We must not allow governments to impose Christian faith by legislation. Nor should we demand undue advantages for the church. The church must be free to speak to civil authorities, neither claiming expert knowledge it does not have, nor remaining silent when God s Word is clear. From DeclarationofFaith Order of WorshipWe Gather in God s Name *Those who are able, please stand *GATHERING HYMN No. 195 O Come, All Ye Faithful ADESTE FIDELES Minister: People: This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. TIDINGS of the CHURCHWe invite visitors to sign the pew register INTERLUDE CALL TO WORSHIP and Lighting of the Advent Wreaththe Candle of Hope L: Now is the time to wake from sleep. P: The night is far gone; the day is near. L: Keep awake; be ready. Christ is coming! P: Let us walk in the light of the Lord. THE STREB FAMILY PRAYER of CONFESSION (UNISON) THE STREB FAMILY Holy God, we confess that we do not walk in your light. We study the ways of war; we stray from the paths of peace. By day we waste your gifts; by night we dishonor your name. Forgive us; deliver us; awaken us to your Word, so that we may be ready to welcome you with joy, in Jesus Christ our Lord. -3-

*ASSURANCE of PARDON *SONG of PRAISE Gloria PatriHymn No. 561 *SHARING the PEACE of CHRIST L: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. P: And also with you. EPISTLE READING Romans 13: 11-14 THE STREB FAMILY GOSPEL READING Matthew 24: 36-44 THE STREB FAMILY ANTHEM Savior of the Nations, Come CARY RATCLIFF Savior of the nations, come! The Virgin s Son, make here your home. Marvel now, both heaven and earth, that the Lord has chosen such a birth. Wondrous birth! Oh, wondrous child of the virgin undefiled; mighty God and Mary s son, eager now his race to run. Savior of the nations, come! The Virgin s Son, make here your home. Marvel now, both heaven and earth, that the Lord has chosen such a birth. WORDS with CHILDREN, PRAYER & LORD S PRAYER RUTH MC NAMARA (TODAY IS FAMILY WORSHIPNO CHILDREN S WORKSHOP) PRAYER for ILLUMINATION We Proclaim God s Word GOSPEL READING L: The Word of the Lord P: Thanks be to God. REV. TOM BALLARD SERMON When, O, When? REV. TOM BALLARD -4-

We Respond to God s Word AFFIRMATION of FAITH The Nicene Creed pg. 564 JOYS and CONCERNS, PRAYER of INTERCESSION *HYMN of REFLECTION No. 188 (vs. 1 and 2) Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence REV. TOM BALLARD PICARDY PRESENTATION of TITHES and OFFERINGS OFFERTORY REV. TOM BALLARD *DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGHYMN #556 We Celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Lord s Supper THE GREAT THANKSGIVING L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them up to the Lord. L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. P: We give thanks to the God whose love is everlasting. (Prayer) L: Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels, with all the faithful of every time and place, singing: ALL: (Congregation sings in unison) Holy, Holy, Holy, God of pow r and might. Holy, Holy, Holy, God of pow r and might. Heav n and earth are full of thee, Unto thee all glory be, Hosanna in the highest, Blessed is He that comes, Blessed is He that comes, Blessed is He that comes, Comes in the name of the Lord. L: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us Hear our prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord. -5-

WORDS OF INSTITUTION and THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD & THE SHARING OF THE CUP (DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE ELEMENTS WILL BE FROM TWO STATIONS IN THE FRONT OF THE SANCTUARY. AS THE DEACON COMES TO YOUR PEW, PLEASE COME FORWARD, TAKE A PIECE OF BREAD AND A CUP, AND RETURN TO YOUR PEW. WE WILL COMMUNE AFTER EVERYONE HAS BEEN SERVED. PLEASE INFORM A DEACON IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO COME FORWARD, AND AN ELDER WILL SERVE YOU.) THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (UNISON) Lord Jesus Christ, you have put your life into our hands; now we put our lives into yours. Take us, renew and remake us. What we have been is past; what we shall be, through you, still awaits us. Lead us on. Take us with you. Amen. We Go in God s Name *HYMN of GOING FORTH No. 184 (vs. 1 and 7) O Come, O Come, Immanuel VENI IMMANUEL BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE POSTLUDE The pastor will greet you at the main entrance doors following worship. For the benefit of those who wish to listen to the postlude, please refrain from visiting with your neighbors until you have left the Sanctuary, or until the Postlude is concluded. We thank Christine Stevens-Schwind for being our music director this morning. -6-

Save the date mark your calendar.. Summerville mission team presents Sandy relief dinner concert When: Saturday, December 7, 2013 5:30-8:00 pm or until the food is gone! (no tickets will be sold in advance) Where: Why: Price: Serving: fellowship hall @ Summerville fund raiser for the mission team (formerly Katrina fundraiser) $7.50 for adults $3.00 for ages 3-12 Under the age of 2 free Family $25.00 (max. of 6 people) spaghetti and meatballs Salad, Italian bread Homemade desserts Entertainment: Christmas carols by the strike it up arts center carolers & a quartet of our bell choir Please rsvp so the committee will know how many meatballs to buy! Just pay at the door. I will be attending # of people -7-

If you would like to order a poinsettia in Memory or in Honor of a special someone, please place the tear off in the offering plate or return the tear off sheet to the office or call Kathy at 342-4242 and place your order The cost this year will be $ 9.00, with checks made payable to the SPC Flower Fund (payment in advance would be appreciated) The flowers will be on display Sunday Dec. 22nd and Christmas Eve. Orders must be received by Sunday, December 15th. Name In Honor of In Memory of # of poinsettia @ $ 9.00 each for a TOTAL of $ -8-

Announcements - Our Church Next Sunday s sermon is titled: When the Perfect Judge Comes. Please read Romans 15: 4-13, Matthew 3: 1-12 and Isaiah 11: 1-10. Have you turned in your estimate of giving for 2014? Your gift is an important part of planning for ministry in the year ahead. On Sunday, December 15th, immediately following our Christmas Pageant, the CY Ed committee will be hosting a Continental Breakfast in Fellowship Hall. We are asking people to bring items such as donuts, muffins, coffee cake, fruit, bagels and cream cheese. Please bring enough to serve eight people. Drinks and place settings will be provided by CY Ed. Hope to see you there! Calling all pouffers and fluffers. Tall people who can reach the ceiling, and short people are needed too, as long as we get results! The decorating of the Sanctuary will be Thursday, December 5th at 9:30 a.m. Report to Pat Myers only if you can take directions! See you then!! Our Mission Focus for today is Cameron Community Ministries. Please see the flyer insert for Festival of the Trees for more information. The Brunch Bunch will meet following today s service. Please let Dorothy Caine or Susan Connor know if you will be attending. Thank you to those who contributed to the RAIHN Sunday dinner: Marilyn Schindler, Cathy Reinhard (cookie lady!), Hugh and Ann Reinhard and Alice Estes. Today is a special offering for Christmas Joy. Please make your checks payable to Summerville Presbyterian Church and use the enclosed envelope. Thank you! Announcements - Our Community Tuesday, Dec. 3rd is the date for the annual RAIHN fundraiser Shop Til You Drop. Participating shops in Pittsford Plaza (One World Goods, Hobby Horse Toys, and Stefen Otter Jewelers) will donate a percentage of their sales on this day to the RAIHN program. In addition and starting at 5 p.m., 20% of your dining check at Benucci s in Pittsford Plaza will be donated to RAIHN on this day. Call 264-1300 for reservations and tell them, I m dining for RAIHN. -9-

Children s Workshop December Events December 1 FAMILY WORSHIP December 8 Christmas Pageant Rehearsal Room 15 December 15 Super Christmas Christmas Pageant Followed by Continental Potluck Brunch December 22: Christmas Lesson Room 12 December 29: FAMILY WORSHIP Full cast Christmas Pageant rehearsals: Sat., Dec. 7 from 2-4 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. - noon Shepherds: All who are available. Jr./Sr. High Class (grades 8-12) in Room 2 with Mrs. Alana Sullivan Youth Group News (Grades 6-12) Laser Quest & Christmas Shopping on Friday, Dec. 7 th from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Ronald McDonald House on Dec. 15 th following the Christmas Pageant Brunch and then to Carter s for dinner until 7 p.m. Presbytery s Movie Madness at SPC on Friday, Jan. 17-18 from 10 p.m. 7 a.m.

Mission Advent Festival of Trees The 6th annual Festival of Trees will be in Fellowship Hall starting November 24, a tree designated for individual contributions to Kirkhaven SeniorFirst Community, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), the Irondequoit Community Cupboard, Sunset House, Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (RAIHN), and Cameron Community Ministries. A Wish List is provided by each mission. Although specific missions will be a focus each week, contributions are welcome any Sunday: November 24, December 1, 8, 15, and 22 but noting individual deadline dates for Kirkhaven, CASA, and Cameron. Our focus Sundays are: November 24 Kirkhaven December 1 Cameron Community Ministries December 8 CASA December 15 Irondequoit Community Cupboard December 22 RAIHN and Sunset House The CASA tree has opportunities for specific gifts requested by children (and sometimes a parent) in the court system. The return date for wrapped CASA gifts was not available at press time, but watch the bulletin for the designated date. UNWRAPPED GIFTS for Kirkhaven should be returned by December 15 for our delivery December 16, gifts used for Santa to distribute to the 147 residents at their annual party. UNWRAPPED GIFTS for Cameron should be returned by December 8 for delivery December 9. Thank you for your continued generosity in this season of giving. Please note all gifts, with the exception of those for CASA, will be delivered unwrapped as requested by the other five missions we serve. Mission Advent Festival of Trees Wish Lists Kirkhaven Focus (NOVEMBER 24) Costume jewelry and stuffed animals are especially popular, scarves Toiletries (perfume, after-shave, hand lotion, liquid body wash, bath powder, etc.) Candy (regular/sugar-free) and/or cookies in tins (homemade food items cannot be accepted) Large print puzzle/word search books; and reading materials, playing cards Large 2014 wall calendar, sports books, any books with lots of pictures Hats, gloves, mittens, mufflers, rain bonnets, hair nets -12-

Cameron Ministries Focus (DECEMBER 1) (unwrapped gifts returned by Dec. 8 for delivery by Dec. 9)(children ages 5-11) Marvel Superhero toys:avengers, Thor, Iron Man etc., Pokemon Soccer balls, baseballs, basketballs, sport jerseys, sports collectibles Legos, cars, trucks, hot wheels, Hand held electronic games. Mp3 players, board games, child-appropriate movies Make-up, nail polish hair accessories, jewelry suitable for young girls/teens Barbie dolls (diverse ethnicities: Latin- American, African American) CASA Focus (DECEMBER 8) (Wrapped gifts returned to church by December 9 for pick up Dec. 10) Select an angel from the tree/ purchase and wrap gift requested/attach identification tag Irondequoit Community Cupboard (DECEMBER 15) Canned meals (stew, hash, pasta) Canned fruit (esp. peaches and low sugar fruits) Canned beans (esp. kidney beans) Cereal & oatmeal Tomato and other soups Grape & strawberry jelly Tuna Coffee, tea, cocoa Pancake mix & syrup Sunset House Focus (DECEMBER 22) Gift cards for Staples and Wegmans 6 packs of soda Paper towels Laundry detergent, dish soap Canned peaches, pears and applesauce RAIHN Focus (DECEMBER 22) New bed pillows, towels and washcloths (new or gently used), fleece blankets Laundry detergent, cleaning supplies (kitchen and bathroom) 13 gallon garbage bags, tall kitchen bags, disinfecting cloths Children s pajamas (all sizes and genders), slippers/socks (all sizes and genders) Adult winter hats/gloves Women s deodorant $5 Wegmans gift cards -13-

Sunday, December 1, 2013 9:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal Room 13 9:55 a.m. Worship, Communion Sanctuary Christmas Joy Offering Family Worship 11:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Fellowship Hall Monday, Dec. 2nd Parsons to tune the organafternoon 6:00 p.m. AA Rooms 10/14 7:00 p.m. Media Publicity and Planning Room 3 Tuesday, Dec. 3rd Wednesday, Dec. 4th 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. Troop 79 Room 14 Thursday, Dec. 5th 9:30 a.m. Decorate the Sanctuary 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Rooms 14/15 /10/FH 7:00 p.m. Property meeting Memorial Lounge Friday, Dec. 6th 7:30-11:30 p.m. Youth NightLaser Quest Saturday, Dec. 7th 9am-Noon Nursery School Holiday Party Fellowship Hall 2:00-4:00 p.m. Pageant Rehearsal Sanctuary 5:309:00 p.m. Sandy Mission FundraiserPasta Dinner Hall/kitchen Next Sunday, Dec. 8th 9:00 a.m. Choir rehearsals Sanctuary/Room 13 9:55 a.m. Worship, Bells Play Sanctuary Pageant rehearsal during CW 11:15 a.m. Coffee fellowship Fellowship Hall 11:15 a.m. Deacons meeting Memorial Lounge -14-