Summerville Presbyterian Church 4845 St. Paul Blvd. Rochester, New York, 14617 585-342-4242 www.summervillechurch.org office@summervillechurch.org Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 15, 2013 9:55 a.m. Worship Service Lighting the Candle of Joy Christmas Pageant A Super Christmas

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: Karen Angold Greeter: Barb Chamberlin Youth Greeter: Joey Register All are invited to a time of refreshment and conversation during coffee fellowship, hosted today by Karen Angold. -2-

Preparation for Worship God sends us to exercise compassion. In his concern for justice in the social order God has never forgotten the needs of individuals. In the end the Lord will judge all persons by the simple, unremembered acts of kindness they did or failed to do for the lesser of their sisters and brothers. We acknowledge God is at work here and now when people show personal concern for each other and work to make helping agencies, including the church itself, more compassionate. From DeclarationofFaith Order of WorshipWe Gather in God s Name *Those who are able, please stand *GATHERING HYMN No. 206 Angels We Have Heard on High GLORIA 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 L: There will be a highway in the wilderness, P: a holy path for the people of God. L: The messenger of God prepares the way. P: Let us walk in the light of the Lord. and Lighting of the Advent Wreaththe Candle of Joy THE HAYES FAMILY THE HAYES FAMILY Christmas PageantA Super Christmas Scene 1A meeting of Superheroes Scene 2A street in Bethlehem -3-

*HYMN No. 223 The First Nowell FIRST NOWELL (vs. 1-3) The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay a keeping their sheep, on a cold winter s night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel born is the King of Israel. They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far, and to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. And by the light of that same star, three Wise Men came from country far; to seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, born is the King of Israel. Scene 3A pasture outside of Bethlehem Scene 4The Manger SongJesus is my Superhero (sung to the tune of Deck the Halls) OFFERTORY We Respond to God s Word REV. TOM BALLARD *DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGHYMN #556-4-

BENEDICTION We Go in God s Name 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. You are cordially invited to attend a Continental Breakfast in Fellowship Hall immediately following today s service, hosted by the Children and Youth in Education Committee. -5-

A Superhero Christmas Summerville Presbyterian Church December 15 th, 2013

Cast Superwoman: Wonderwoman: Spiderwoman: Hulk: Batgirl: Mary: Joseph: Shepherd 1: Shepherd 2: Angel: Donkey: Animals: Caine, Sarah Hayes Breana Jones Barbie Smith Susie Register Julia Jaeger Catherine Mayer Eric Leavitt Zoe Sullivan Margaret Mayer Brandi Jones Marren Jaeger Corinne Cummings, Edward Maeve Caine, Mark Leavitt, Abby Leavitt and Rachel Sullivan Scene One A meeting of superheroes Scene Two A street in Bethlehem Hymn The First Nowell Scene Three A pasture outside of Bethlehem Scene Four The Manger SongJesus is my Superhero (in tune of Deck the Halls)

A Super Christmas Adapted by the Summerville Presbyterian Church Senior High Sunday School class from a play written by Vanessa Unti. Vanessa Unti is a student at Western Washington University and the Youth Minister at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church in Bellingham, Washington. Directors: Margaret Mayer and Zoe Sullivan Stage Crew: Joey Register Lighting and Sound: Brian Leavitt Costumes: Cindy Smith A continental breakfast will be held in Fellowship Hall immediately following the worship serviceplease join us! Have a Merry Christmas and Peace to you in the New Year!

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 TODAY. Name In Honor of In Memory of # of poinsettia @ $ 9.00 each for a TOTAL of $ -6-

Announcements - Our Church The lectionary for Sunday, Dec 22nd is: Romans 1: 1-7, Matthew 1: 18-25 and Isaiah 11:1-5, 6-9. Our Mission Focus for today is the Irondequoit Community Cupboard. Please see the flyer insert for Festival of the Trees for more information. Sarah Circle will meet on Thursday, December 19th at 12:15 for a holiday luncheon. For more information, contact Alice Estes. If you requested pledge envelopes for 2014, they are available on the table in the cloister. If you would like envelopes, but did not request them when returning your pledge, please leave a note (remember to include your name) for Kathy in the church office. A note from your Pastor Nominating Committee: We are happy to announce that the Session and the Committee on Ministry have approved our Mission Information Form. Now we can proceed to put it on the website, which means we will start receiving personal information forms (PIF) from prospective candidates. As always, we will keep you updated as we proceed. Announcements - Our Community If you have extra fabric or regular knitting yarn, Dress-A-Girl through Angels of Mercy would accept your donation for their project. It takes 2 yards of fabric to make a dress. For more information, contact Susan Connor. The Irondequoit Chorale will perform Caribbean Christmas Mass by local composer Glenn McClure on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Avenue. The Panloco Steel Drum Band will accompany the chorale in this unique setting of the Christmas Story. -7-

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) - No class today because of Brunch Youth Group News (Grades 6-12) Ronald McDonald House & Dinner at Carter's: TODAY following the Christmas Pageant brunch Alana Sullivan is our parent chaperone and Colin (Streb) & Amy are our invited guests. Parents can pick up youth at 7 p.m. at Carter s house. Presbytery s Movie Madness at SPC: Friday, January 17-18, cost is $10 and canned food item for Cameron Community Ministries, Registration /parental permission forms are in the church office. Money and forms are due to Mrs. Carter by Thurs., Jan. 9th. Checks can be made payable to Summerville Presbyterian Church.

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 -10-

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 15 pick up Dec. 16) 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 -11-

Sunday, December 15, 2013 9:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal Room 13 9:55 a.m. Worship, Pageant Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast Fellowship Hall 1:00-4:00 p.m. Youth to Ronald McDonald House 4:00-7:00 p.m. Youthdinner @ The Carters Monday, Dec. 16th 6:00 p.m. AA Rooms 10/14 7:00 p.m. Session Memorial Lounge Tuesday, Dec. 17th Wednesday, Dec. 18th 1:30 p.m. Book Club Memorial Lounge No bell choir rehearsal tonight 6:45 p.m. Troop 79 Room 14 Thursday, Dec. 19th 12:15 p.m. Sarah Circle offsite 6:30-8:00 p.m. Cub Scouts 10/14/15/F.Hall Friday, Dec. 20th 10:00 a.m. Delivery of poinsettias Sanctuary Next Sunday, Dec. 22nd 9:00 a.m. Choir rehearsal Room 13 9:55 a.m. Worship Sanctuary 11:15 a.m. Coffee fellowship Fellowship Hall -12-