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WorshipDecember 4, 2010

11:45 a.m.

We Gather TogetherGathering Music: arr. Jeff Cranfill.................Praise Orchestra

arr. Jefferey A. Hall...............Advent Ringers arr. Cathy Moklebust

Introit: 9th Century Veni Emmanuel.................Church ChoirO come, O come, Immanuel and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Sonof God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

We Come Into Christ’s PresenceCall to Worship..........................................................................................Randy Daniel

(congregation standing)

Leader: God sent His only Son to the world as a baby.Congregation: We have come to remember when Jesus came as a child.Leader: Come, for now is the time to seek God.Congregation: We are committed to be the hands and feet of Jesus.Leader: Come, and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.Congregation: We come to worship in the name of the Father, and of the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Pass the Blessing of Christ’s Peace

Hymn No. 204: .............................................tune:(congregation standing)

Invocation..................................................................................................Randy Daniel

Music: — arr. Cynthia Dobrinski.........................................Advent RingersRobert Turner, recorder

Scripture Lesson: ..................................................................Nancy Small“Comfort, oh comfort my people," says your God. "Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but alsomake it very clear that she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven. She'sbeen punished enough and more than enough, and now it's over and done with." Thunder in thedesert! "Prepare for God's arrival! Make the road straight and smooth, a highway fit for our God. Fillin the valleys, level off the hills, smooth out the ruts, clear out the rocks. Then God's bright glory willshine and everyone will see it.” Yes. Just as God has said.

Prayers of the People.................................................................................David Small

We Present Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory: — Michael W. Smith, arr. Ronn Huff...............Praise Orchestra

Greg Martin, bagpipes

Doxology: Praise to the Lord (Hymn 1; stanza 4).................................tune:

Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breathcome now with praises before Him! Let the Amen sound from His people again.Gladly, forever, adore Him. Amen.

Church Life.................................................................................................Randy Daniel

Children’s Story.........................................................................................Victor BrownOrgan: — Theodore Dubois.......................................Jeanna Reuer, organ

Music: John Rutter....................................Church ChoirWhat sweeter music can we bring than a carol, for to sing the birth of this our heavenly King? Awake the voice!Awake the string! Dark and dull night, fly hence away, and give the honour to this day that sees December turnedto May. Why does the chilling winter’s morn smile like a field beset with corn? Or smell like a meadow newlyshorn, thus, on the sudden? Come and see the cause, why things thus fragrant be: ‘tis He is born, whosequickening birth gives life and luster, public mirth, to heaven, and the under-earth. We see Him come, and knowHim ours, who, with His sunshine and His showers, turns all the patient ground to flowers. The darling of theworld is come, and fit it is, we find a room to welcome Him. The nobler part of all the house is the heart, whichwe will give Him; and bequeath this holly and this holly ivy wreath, to do Him honor; who’s our King, and Lordof all this reveling. What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of this our heavenly King?The birth of this our heavenly King.

We Learn from God’s WordSermon: ..........................................................Pastor Karl Haffner

Hymn: .......................................................................tune:(Found in bulletin insert - congregation standing)

We Are Sent Out with a BlessingBenediction.....................................................................................Pastor Karl Haffner

Orison: ...............................................................................CongregationGo with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day, that inYour spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to You.

Concluding Music: — arr. Richard Kingsmore...................Praise Orchestra

Worship Notes:Participants: Dr. Karl Haffner, our senior pastor presents today’s sermon. Randy Daniel, a financialcounselor who works for Edward Jones Investments, hosts today’s worship. Victor Brown, dean forenrollment at Kettering College of Medical Arts, tells today’s children’s story. Nancy Small reads today’sscripture lesson. She was the head deaconess for many years before retirement. David Small, a retiredsurgeon and for many years the head elder of our congregation, presents the Prayers of the People. JerryTaylor, our minister of worship and music, is the organist/choir director for today’s service.

As we gather for worship, Donald Huff directs the Praise Orchestra playing –a medley of the familiar Christmas Carols – and

arranged by Jeff Cranfill, the associate minister of music and Performing Art Center Dean at First BaptistChurch in Snellville, Georgia. The Advent Ringers, under the direction of Joan Ulloth Dorgan, play twoChristmas carols, and The Advent Ringers will be featuredtomorrow evening at the Bach Society of Dayton Concert here at 7:30 p.m. (this is a ticketed event).

is a 9th-century Latin carol. Immanuel or Emmanuel or Imanu'el (Hebrew”.translates "God is with us (לאונמע

(Hymn No. 204) is a Charles Wesley hymn written in 1744. It was firstpublished in a book of 18 poems, The tune, is one of the greatWelsh tunes and was arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

is a setting of Hymn No. 131 played by the Advent Ringers and Rob Turner, aflute-recorder specialist who taught at Indiana University, in Bloomington, IN. He has soloed with the BostonCamerata and the Indiana Baroque Orchestra. Currently he lives here with his mother, Margaret Turner.

comes from Michael W. Smith's album, and is arranged forchurch orchestra and bagpipes by Ronn Huff. Greg Martin, our guest piper, is an assistant professor ofLibrary Science at Cedarville University, the organist at the Centerville Community Church, a member of theMiami Valley Pipes and Drums. He teaches bagpipe lessons on Tuesdays at our church.

was composed by one of the great Paris, France organists of the late 1800’s, Theodore Dubois.Organist Jeanna Reuer graduates next weekend from the KCMA nursing program and returns to her homein Seattle. She began to study the organ two years ago with Jerry Taylor.

is one of the great new Christmas anthems by the English composer, John Rutter. Thiscarol is a setting of a poem written by Robert Herrick (1591-1674). The meaning of this text is not perceivedat casual glance. It is a poem that describes us bringing our very best to the service of Christ and giving himthe center place in our hearts, and thus all of our behaviors.

is a 12th-century French carol chosen to follow today’s sermon. At first it seems to bea silly children’s hymn until one realizes that the point is that all of God’s creation present themselves to JesusChrist to be his disciples.

is a setting of Hymn No. 137 in an arrangement for orchestra by Richard Kingsmore whois currently Music Associate at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he resides withhis wife Gina.

Next week: December 11, 2010Pastor Karl Haffner continues our Christmas sermon series

9:15 a.m. First Serv ~ 11:45 a.m. Worship

Christmas CompassionSecond message in series:

I. Unwrapping the Veneer of Christmas

II. Unwrapping the Veneer of Christians

(Luke 10:25-29 NIV) 25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus.“Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul andwith all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

(Luke 2:10. NIV) 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good newsthat will cause great joy for all the people.”

(Luke 10:1, NIV) 1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them twoby two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go.

(Luke 10:30-37 NIV) 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem toJericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him andwent away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road,and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when hecame to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he trav-eled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went tohim and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his owndonkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denariiand gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reim-burse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the handsof robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Goand do likewise.”

III. Unwrapping the Parable

Lesson 10

Memory Text

2 Peter 1:20, 21, NIV

Lesson Study & Discussion........................S-1 Taught by: Dan Stevens

Next Week: Gerry Greene

Lesson Study & Discussion.........................S-3 Taught by: Jim Hopkins

Next Week: Bob Peach

Bible Study & Discussion.....Stonebridge House Taught by: Brian Smith

Next Week: Hans Killius

December 4, 2010

Today’s Services: 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. First Serv Worship Service (fellowship hall)10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School Classes (see below for the various locations)11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Worship Service (sanctuary)

The Church at Study10:30 a.m.

Lesson Quarterly Classes andOther Adult Classes

Contemporary Christian Living......Choir RoomTaught by: David Small

Next Week:Charles Scriven

The Revelation Study.........Senior Pastor’s office Taught by: George Bestpitch & Fred Goddard

Sabbath School Class...................................N-2 Taught by: Ted J. Shull

Advent H.O.P.E......................Center Lower Room Taught by: Jon Klingbeil Next Wee: Tim Arakawa

........................Center Fellowship Halll Topic: Taught by: Elliot Smith

TODAY — December 4, 2010Devotional Books — Visit table in the narthex toview and order 2011 devotional books atdiscounted prices.Holiday Cheer Baskets — Please pick up a giftbasket and deliver it to a church member. Thename and address will be attached to the baskets.The baskets should be delivered within 48-72 hoursdue to the perishable contents. You will receive ablessing as will the recipient.Worship Bags — Parents of small children cancheck out (honor system) worship bags for theirlittle ones in three different age groups: 0-2, 3-4,& 5-6 from the red cart in the north foyer. Pleasereturn the bags to the cart. Thank you.Buddy Houghtaling — Buddy Houghtaling concert4:30 p.m. at Centerville SDA Church.Sunset — 5:12 p.m.

THIS COMING WEEK —SUNDAY — December 6

Bach Society of Dayton Concert — 7:30 p.m. (Admission at door).

MONDAY — December 6Devotional Book Order Deadline

TUESDAY — December 7Pathfinders Meeting — 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. atSpring Valley Academy.

WEDNESDAY — December 8Youth Handbells — 5 - 6 p.m.Choir Practice — 6 - 7:30 p.m.Kettering Strings — 6 - 7 p.m.Advent Ringers — 7:40 p.m.Praise Orchestra — 7:40 - 9 p.m.

FRIDAY — December 10SVA Christmas Choral Concert — 7 p.m.Singing Bands — 6:45 p.m. Meet in the KetteringHospital lobby.Sunset — 5:12 p.m.

NEXT SABBATH — December 11Pastor Karl Haffner continues a holiday sermonseries.

9:30 a.m. First Serv in the fellowship hall 10:30 a.m. Sabbath School 11:45 a.m. Worship in sanctuary 11:45 a.m. Children’s Church in fellowship hall7:30 p.m. SVA High School Band ChristmasConcert in the Fellowship Hall.

Coming Events

Scholarship applications for the KetteringHealth Network’s Faith CommunityNursing Online Basic Preparation Courseare now available. The Ohio AdventistConference is offering two fullscholarships (worth $440.00 each) andtwo half scholarships (worth $220.00each) to Adventist nurses who wish toserve their congregations as FaithCommunity Nurses. The online coursebegins January 10, 2011. For furtherinformation contact Chris VanDenburgh,Ohio Conference Health Ministry Directorat (937) 395-8021. Application guidelinesmay be picked up at tables in foyer.

That You May KnowKETTERING CHURCH FAMILY

Sympathy — To Larry and Linda Zumstein on the deathof Larry’s brother, Tom Zumstein, November 24 inCollegedale, Tennessee.— To Debbie and Randy Daniel on the death of Debbie’sfather, Dr. Herbert Michals, on Tuesday, November 30 inAtlanta, Georgia.— To Clive and Geeta Wilson and sons on the death ofClive’s father on November 30 in England.Wedding Congratulations — Randy Dunn andJunghee Kim were recently married in Tokyo, Japan. Mayblessing be upon them. Sharing in the joy are Randy’sparents, Bob and Zelda Dunn.Thank You! —

Kettering Praise Orchestra CD's — CD’s are nowavailable in church office. The two choices are

and for a donation of $15each to Praise Orchestra. Make great holiday gifts.

SPRING VALLEY ACADEMYPRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE — All preschoolers &parents are invited to come and visit the new SpringValley Academy Preschool next Wednesday, December 8,from 4:30-6:00 p.m. to meet the teachers and see theclassroom. We are still accepting applications for potty-trained 3-5-year-old children and, for a limited time only,the $300 deposit fee will be waived. You can even signup for a one-week free trial enrollment! To RSVP or forfurther questions, please call SVA at 433-0790 and askfor Vicki.SVA Choral Christmas Concert — Friday, December10 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary will feature students ingrades K-4 and the HS Choir.HS Band Christmas Concert — Saturday, December11 at 7:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall.SVA Middle School Christmas Concert — Monday,December 13, the 5th-Grade Band, MS Band, and 5-8Choir present their Christmas Concert beginning at 7p.m. in the school gymnasium.

COMMUNITYDevotional Stories — WE'RE GETTING CLOSE! So wehave extended the deadline again! We still need yourstory for our 2011 devotional book! How has Godministered to you through our local Kettering hospitals

and college? Submit a one-page devotional nuggetbased on your personal experience toLonnie.Melashenko@khnetwork. org or schedule anappointment to verbally share your story by calling (937)395-8565. WE WANT YOU!Good Neighbor House

— So many families are hurting in our communityduring these tough economic times. Please think aboutthose who are less fortunate. Join with Good NeighborHouse in recognizing the children that need an extrareason to smile. Now through Friday, December 17,Good Neighbor House is accepting new, unwrapped toysfor children ages 1-12 and gift cards for children ages 13and 14. Please help “Operation Christmas Wish” be adream come true for a child this Christmas. If you wishto adopt a family or have questions, please contactMarcia Ehlers at 937-224-3003 Ext: 108 or via email to:Marcia.Ehlers@good neighborhouse.org. Put yourdonations in the wrapped collections barrels in thenarthex or bring gift cards to church office.Volunteer Position — Good Neighbor House, the arealeader of the most fun and rewarding place to volunteer,has a volunteer position open for someone who enjoysand knows how to work with computers. If your dreamis to help people, then look no further! The volunteercandidate should enjoy data entry work on a computerand be available to volunteer on two of the followingshifts: Monday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:30a.m.-2:00 p.m. or Thursday 8:30-2:00 p.m. We providesome training, lots of smiles, and a background check.For further information, or to arrange an interview,contact Marcia Ehlers, GNH Assistant Director, 224-3003Ext: 108.Nurse Position — Faith Community Nurse part-timeposition is available at the Kettering Adventist Church.Must be a registered nurse (BSN preferred) with at least3 years of varied nursing experience and an activelicense from the state of Ohio. Call Chris VanDenburghfor more information at 395-8021. Application Deadlineis December 15, 2010.Job Opportunity —Kettering Health Network has twoopenings for Executive Assistants at the corporate officein Kettering and at Fort Hamilton Hospital. The corpo-rate office position will provide administrative support toboth the Assistant to the CEO for Governance and theCEO and serve as a communication link between theCEO office and various constituencies of the organiza-tion. The Fort Hamilton position will support the Presi-dent of the hospital. A college degree or equivalenteducation/ experience is required. For further informa-tion, please contact Ben Moushon at 937-395-8318 ore-mail ben.moushon @khnetwork.org.

Serving You TodayPresiding Deacon...............................................................................George DuttonReceptionists.............................................................................Bev Sweet, Serv

Randy & Bonnie Tanguay, N SSGary Fessenden, S SS

Aric Merrill & Janyce Shull, N-second serviceJason & Jackie Parker, S-second service

Bulletin Greeters..................................................................Luette Cowell, ServJudy Schoun, second service

Deanette Sisson, second serviceAudio Technician...............................................................................John McMahanVideo Technician.................................................................................Tyler StarmanFirst Serve Audio................................................................................Michael RebarFirst Serve Video.......................................................................................Alex MahnPastor-on-call pager..........................................................................937-985-0068

Health Nugget:

Health Ministry Team

Profile of Generosity

Conference Funds

Jan-Nov 30 2010

Jan-Nov 302009

% Incr(Dec)

Tithe 1,217,684 1,174,740 3.66%

World Missions 95,892 80,705 18.82%

Totals 1,313,576 1,255,445 4.63%

Local Ministry

ReceivedJanNOv 30

Budget2010

RemainingNeed

%Rec

Church Ministry* 531,769 791,000 259,231 67%

Nov & Dec$50,000

Challenge

Received in

November

Total

$6,500

Need

$43,500

'* Local giving has improved 7% over 2009 which had 63% received at November 30.