11:00 AM Order of Worship December 11, 2016

Sanctuary

PRELUDE Angels We Have Heard On High Traditional French Carol

Arr. J. Sanborn

GATHERING TO WORSHIP

INVOCATION Rev. Valerie Jackson

*CALL TO WORSHIP Matthew Frazier

Leader: The last two weeks, we lit the first and second candles,

the candles of hope and love. In the glow of their light,

we feel the warmth of deep and quiet JOY. Now today is the

third Sunday of Advent, and we come to light the candle of JOY.

JOY to the World!

All: This, then, is the culmination of our years of waiting.

JOY to the earth, the Savior reigns. Let us our songs employ.

Leader: Let us sing the glory of God.

All: Let us sing in the name of Christ who offers us hope in the prison of despair.

And peace in the chaos of life; and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

Today we light the candle of JOY.

Prayer in Unison: Prayer in Unison: O Holy One, as Christmas draws near,

there is a sense of excitement in the air. We can feel a joy in our lives

and see it in those around us. Still, for some of us this is a sad time

because of unhappy things that have happened in our lives. Help us to

have the joy that does not depend on earthly happiness but on you.

Help us to be filled with your joy so that we may share it with a JOYless world. Amen.

*HYMN 246 Joy to the World Antioch

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE Barb & Cliff Creswell

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Debby Lawrence

*PASSING OF THE PEACE: Greet one another saying: “Peace be with you.”

“And also with you.”

HEARING THE WORD

CHORAL INTROIT

SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10 Matthew Frazier

Reader: May God bless the hearing and understanding of these words.

All: Thanks be to God.

CHORAL SCRIPTURE ACCLAMATION

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys

[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 look down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

UPUMC Chancel Choir presents:

Love’s Pure Light

By Lloyd Larson

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Comfort My People

The King Shall Come

Light Our Darkness

Do Not Be Afraid/ Glory to God

Silent Night, Holy Night

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!

Arise, Shine! Your Light Has Come!

Directed by Robert Penn

Ron Justiss and Carol Jansch, Narrators

Carlos Arellano, Tenor Solo

Renae Gudvangen, Pianist

8:30 AM Order of Worship December 11, 2016

Wasser Chapel

PRELUDE Veni Emmanuel Arr. Gregory Hamilton

INVITATION TO WORSHIP Rev. Valerie Jackson

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The last two weeks, we lit the first and second candles, the candles of hope and peace.

In the glow of their light, we feel the warmth of deep and quiet JOY. Now today is the

third Sunday of Advent, and we come to light the candle of JOY. JOY to the World!

All: This, then, is the culmination of our years of waiting.

JOY to the earth, the Savior reigns. Let us our songs employ.

Leader: Let us sing the glory of God.

All: Let us sing in the name of Christ who offers us hope in the prison of despair.

And peace in the chaos of life; and heaven, and heaven and nature sing.

Today we light the candle of JOY.

Prayer in Unison: Prayer in Unison: O Holy One, as Christmas draws near,

there is a sense of excitement in the air. We can feel a joy in our lives

and see it in those around us. Still, for some of us this is a sad time

because of unhappy things that have happened in our lives. Help us to

have the joy that does not depend on earthly happiness but on you.

Help us to be filled with your joy so that we may share it with a JOYless world. Amen.

*HYMN 246 Joy to the World Antioch

LIGHTING THE ADVENT CANDLE

SHARING/PASSING OF THE PEACE Greet the person next to you with the words, “Peace be with you.”

The response is “And also with you.”

BAPTISM OF ABIGAIL HEIDER Rev. Jackson

READING OF THE WORD: Isaiah 35:1-10; James 5:7-10 Duane Buys

CHILDREN’S MOMENTS Duane Buys

[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 look down where he lay,

The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER

OFFERING

OFFERTORY PRAYER Mary Erculiani

OFFERTORY HYMN 192 There's a Spirit in the Air Orientis Partibus

MESSAGE It’s a New Season Rev. Jackson

Field of Dreams

*CLOSING HYMN 202 People Look East Besancon

BENEDICTION *Response Hymn 143 On Eagle’s Wings Joncas

POSTLUDE Once He Came In Blessing J.S. Bach

*Please stand as able Acolyte: Miles Kahn

PENIEL The PlACe WHere wE COnNECT aND wReStLe wiTh GOD

WASSER CHAPEL - 10:30 AM

December 11, 2016

A Sense of Personal Voice and Agency

James 2:14-26

Kevin Garman

Lighting the Advent Candle of Love

Brittaney Nelson & Nick Shade

Worship crew: Liza Stoltz Hanson: Denton Hanson: Kevin Garman: Brittany Collins: Chris Beeson:

Chelsea Pearson Matthew Green and Jessica Carmer

THIS WEEK AT UNIVERSITY PARK UMC DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Sunday

December 11

Third

Sunday of

Advent

8:30am

8:45am

9:30am

10:30am

10:30am

11:00am

12:30pm

5:30pm

6:00pm

UMW Christmas Cookie Sale

Informal Service- Abigail Heider Baptism

Choristers: 2nd-5th grade

Sunday School: Children thru Adult

Choristers: 4 years -1st grade

Peniel Service

Traditional Service: Choir Cantata

Acolyte Training

Marijuana Anonymous

Sunday Night Ticket AA

Lobby

Wasser Chapel

Music Room

Education Rooms

Music Room

Wasser Chapel

Sanctuary

Sanctuary

Osborne Parlor

East Fellowship Hall

Monday

December 12

9:00am

10:30am

10:30am

12:00pm 5:00pm

6:00pm

8:00pm

8:00pm

Mary Nicolas Foot Care

Gentle Yoga with Kate

Visitation Ministry

Chair Yoga

Acolyte Training

Meditation/Mindfulness Class

Group 13 AA

Stepping Stones Al-Anon

Prayer Book: #4, page 42, Year A

Bride’s Room

Noakes Hall

Osborne Parlor

Evanston Center

Sanctuary

Cornerstone II

East Parlor

Osborne Parlor

Tuesday

December 13

9:00am

10:00am

3:30pm

4:45pm

6:00pm

6:30pm

7:00pm

7:00pm

7:00pm

Indoor Labyrinth

Men’s Fellowship Group

A Child’s Song Piano I

Kindermusik

A Child’s Song Piano II

Pack 5 Groups

Website Committee

BMCM Meditation

Troop 5

Evanston Center

Osborne Parlor

Music Room

East Parlor

Music Room

Various Rooms

Conference Room

East Parlor

Noakes Hall, B03

Wednesday

December 14

9:30am

10:30am

12:00pm

4:30pm

8:00pm

Staff Meeting

DU Retirees

Post Employment Group for Seniors

Acolyte Training

Forgiveness Al-Anon

Conference Room

East Parlor

East Fellowship Hall

Sanctuary

East Parlor

DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION

Thursday

December 15

10:00am

1:00pm

7:00pm

7:15pm

7:30pm

January Messenger Deadline

Graduate Christian Fellowship

Disciple Bible Study

Sangha Meditation

Choir Rehearsal

Marijuana Anonymous

Bryans Room

Cornerstone II

East Parlor

Choir Room

Osborne Parlor

Friday

December 16

10:00am

12:00pm

PB&J Ministry

Pastor Jackson’s Friday Study

Civic Center Park

Osborne Parlor

Saturday

December 17

7:45am

9:30am

10:00am

FA in Recovery

Rocky Mountain Theater for Kids

Alzheimer’s Support Group

East Parlor

Noakes Hall

Osborne Parlor

Sunday

December 18

Fourth Sunday

of Advent

8:30am

8:45am

9:30am

10:30am

10:30am

11:00am

5:00pm 6:00pm

Informal Service

Choristers: 2nd-5th grade

Sunday School: Children thru Adult

Choristers: 4 years -1st grade

Peniel Service

Traditional Service: Children’s Pageant

Blue Christmas Sunday Night Ticket AA

Wasser Chapel

Music Room

Education Rooms

Music Room

Wasser Chapel

Sanctuary

Evanston Center

East Fellowship Hall

THIS WEEK AT UNIVERSITY PARK UMC

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! Sunday, December 18, 2016, 5:00 P.M. At The Evanston Center

Blue Christmas

JOURNEY WITH US UPark Christian Education Classes– 9:30 AM

Class Description Where

CORNERSTONE II This class is geared to families with young children, but is open to

all. Family topics are generally discussed with an emphasis on

sharing and fellowship. Led by Jeremy & Amy Long.

December 11: God Guides the Wise

December 18: Every Heart a Manger

Cornerstone Lounge

COVENANT

BIBLE STUDY

An in-depth group Bible study in which participants read and

discuss the Bible together, learning how to love God—and each

other—better.

December 11: “Living the Covenant”

December 18: Next meeting will be January 8

Conference Room

JOURNEYS IN

FAITH

Come join us for some lively discussion. Facilitated by Les Law and

Richard Nelson.

December 11: Lord’s Prayer- “Give us this day our daily bread,

& Trespasses”

December 18: A Christmas Video Party

Bryan’s Room

YOUNG ADULT

BIBLE STUDY

All young adults are welcome to join Drs. Edward and Gladys

Antonio who will lead us in discussion.

Osborne Parlor

SPECIAL NEEDS

JOURNEYS IN

FAITH

Young adults with Special Needs can participate in a short worship

service by lighting candles, reading scripture, sharing, and singing.

Led by Hope Law.

Classroom

YOUTH CLASSES

6th - 12th GRADE

Youth Sunday School Class will be split. 6th-8th grade will meet in

B03 with Bethany Hader. 9th-12th grade will meet in the Youth

Lounge with Barb Eulenstein.

6th-8th grade: B03

9th-12th grade :

Youth Lounge

CHILDREN’S

CLASSES

All children from preschool to grade five are asked to meet in the

Music/Movement room. They are dismissed to their respective areas

after a short music time.

Music/ Movement

Room (Top floor)

CHILDCARE Quality care for newborns to three year olds provided by

Barbara P. Walker and Brittany Yepson.

Nursery

8:15am-12:15pm

CHILDREN’S

CHURCH

Children aged 3.5-3rd grade will gather following the Children’s

Message at the 8:30am & 11:00am services. Provided by Hannah

Westra and Meg Henry

Noakes Hall

Immediately after

Children’s Time

in each service

UPUMC FAMILY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016

11:00 SERVICE

We are planning a Family Christmas Pageant and welcome all children who

wish to participate.

Though the older children have been rehearsing, no rehearsals are necessary

for our youngest children as we will have them participate in the impromptu

style that we have enjoyed over the past few years.

The cast will practice during Sunday school on the 18th.

Everyone is invited to be involved. Plan to arrive at 10:45 am. and choose an angel, shepherd, cow,

donkey, camel or sheep costume in East Parlor.

If you have any questions or would like to help, please call Duane Buys at 303-722-5736.

We meet again on

Wednesday on

December 14 at noon

in the East Fellowship Hall for a catered lunch

provided by Robin Zemetra for $8.00 per

person. Following lunch Janet Wolfer, Diana

and John Helper, and Mary Lou Bloede will

lead us in singing Christmas carols and music.

All are invited to join the Christmas party

regardless of age! This social seniors’ group

welcomes anyone fitting the description of

being chronologically gifted to attend.

To make a reservation, please contact

Rev. Debby Lawrence at

dlawrence@universityparkumc.org

or at 303-722-5736.

The UPark UMW will be hosting its annual Cookie

Sale TODAY!

WHAT: UMW Christmas Cookie Sale

WHEN: TODAY

HOW: $15/box for delicious, homemade cookies!

WHY: To support the 2017 UPUMC

Guatemala mission

Christmas Pageant

GET INVOLVED!

PEGS Cookies by the Box!

When you give any

amount to your

favorite agency (ies)

this Christmas, your

gift will be used

eagerly to help in

many ways. Food,

medical services,

education, legal

advice, and job training, are a few examples

of your cash donation at work.

Stop by the table after church services

through December 18th and support one or

more of our agencies from our gift catalog.

Checks are made out to UPUMC.

Thank you!

Alternative Giving

Mitten Tree In keeping with the Mitten

Tree tradition, UPark will

again collect mittens/gloves,

hats/caps, and scarves during

the Advent and

Christmas Seasons.

Last year, the Christmas

Mitten Tree was weighed down by generous

UPUMC member contributions including

items from the “Knitting or Knot” ladies who

dedicated their time and knitting toward

filling up the tree. Let’s load the tree with

hand made and purchased items for sharing

with various local agencies to distribute to

their clients who need them, men, women,

and children of all ages.

Wear your pajamas! We will have one informal

service on December 25th at 10:00am

in Wasser Chapel.

We will sing carols until 10:45am,

followed by the assembly of Car Care Kits to hand out

to those without homes that we might

see on street corners.

For the weeks leading up to Christmas Day, we will be

collecting the following items for the kits:

White men’s tube socks

Water bottles

Granola bars

Fruit cups

Disposable hand warmers

Gallon size ziploc bags

Cracker snack packs

Travel size toiletries

There will be a box in the lobby to donate items.

Christmas Day Service

Join us for Christmas Eve Services

Saturday, December 24

4:00 p.m. For Children and Those Who Love Children

in the Sanctuary

7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols

in the Sanctuary

(Child Care available)

11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service

in Wasser Chapel

Christmas Eve Services

HYMN OF PREPARATION 192 There's a Spirit in the Air Orientis Partibus

SILENT PRAYER CHORAL INTERCESSORY PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER 895

OFFERING

We give in gratitude for the blessings of our life and for making a better world.

CHORAL OFFERTORY PREFACE

OFFERTORY PRAYER Karin Kowalski

OFFERTORY Christmas Lullaby, from Songs For A New World Jason Robert Brown

Raechel Gudvangen Sherwood, soloist

*PRESENTATION OF OFFERING AND DOXOLOGY HYMN 94

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise God, the source of all our gifts!

Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!

Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*CLOSING HYMN 202 People Look East Besancon

*BENEDICTION Rev. Jackson

CHORAL RESPONSE

POSTLUDE Joy To The World G.F. Handel, Arr. L. Smith

*Please stand as able.

Assisting in Worship

Greeters: Mary K Egan, Carolyn Junod, Cal Neptune, Mary Neptune

Ushers: Ron Justiss, Hugh Alexander, Joann Beieler, Quinn Brown, Greg Fernandez, Debbie Justiss

Acolytes: Bronte Bedin, Teddy Rankin

Sanctuary flowers today are given by Jim Griesemer

Childcare is available in our nursery.

Large print bulletins & hearing devices are available, please ask an usher.

UPUMC Chancel Choir presents

Love’s Pure Light

By Lloyd Larson

directed by Robert Penn

See page 2 of bulletin

University Park United Methodist Church 2180 S. University Blvd

Denver, CO 80210 (303) 722-5736

upark@universityparkumc.org www.universityparkumc.org

Evanston Center for Spiritual Wholeness and Healing

2122 S. Lafayette St Denver CO 80210

(303) 722-7217 evanstoncenter@gmail.com

www.evanstoncenter.com

Vision: A community of Disciple leaders who practice stewardship and hospitality as we engage each other and the world around us.

STAFF

Reverend Dr. Valerie Jackson

Reverend Debby Lawrence

Duane Buys

Hannah Westra

Liza Stoltz Hanson

Liza Stoltz Hanson & Denton Hanson

Kevin Garman

JoAnn Gudvangen-Brown

Renae Gudvangen

Jessica Carmer

Marilyn Stranske

Sandy Schumm

Josh Rousis

Bethany Hader

Jenna Clark

Larry Grauberger

Jo and Jim Morgan

MaryAnn Buys

Senior Pastor

Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

Director of Christian Education

Assistant to Christian Education

Director of Foundation Campus Ministry

Peniel Leaders

Program Director of Evanston Center/Peniel Band

Director of Music/Organist

Assistant Organist/Pianist

UPark UMC Administrative Assistant

Evanston Center Administrative Assistant

Bookkeeper

Custodian/Resident Caretaker

Youth Assistant

Interim Chorister Director

Lay Leaders

Lay Leaders

Wedding Coordinator