Sermon title: “A Candle of Hope”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

First Sunday of Advent—Hope

HANGING OF THE GREENS Tonight, Sunday, November 29, at 5:00p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring a potluck dish to share and help dress up the church for the Christmas season. See insert for additional details.

THIS WEEK

THE MESSIAH SYMPOSIUM a discussion on Handel’s Oratorio The Messiah to be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 5:30pm, in the UCC Fellowship Hall. Hosted by Robin McGonigle and Paul Ellis Jackson, the symposium will feature a discussion on Dr. Michael Hanawalt’s preparation of the Wichita Symphony Chorus (which he leads) and the Reverends Carl Martin and Keith Willliamson. This is
intended to provide some insights into the history of the piece and how its melodies and text reverberate through the ages. The Wichita Symphony will be presenting
Handel’s The Messiah on Saturday, December 5th at 8:00pm and Sunday, December 6th at 3:00pm.

NEXT WEEK

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF WICHITA panel discussion “Islam as a Faith and Way of Life” on Sunday, December 6, at 6:00p.m., at the Muslim Community Center, 6655 E.34th St., Dinner & Program, Meal $11 pp in advance, $13 at the door, program without meal is free. RSVP to eick@friends.edu. Send check by November 30 to:
Dr.Gretchen Eck, 1536 N. Park Place, Wichita, KS 67203
For additional information see the flyer on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY is Saturday, December 12, at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. Great food, music, and singing. The Crowson’s bluegrass Christmas band will be performing. If your last name begins with A-N, bring an appetizer, O-Z, bring a dessert. There is a sign-up sheet located on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

OPEN DOOR HOMELESS RESOURCE CTR works closely with the local homeless population to serve lunch to approx. 200 people per day. Our church will provide tube socks filled with various snacks and hygiene products. Please visit the table in Fellowship Hall to see a sample sock and for additional information about this project. We will also be collecting apples, oranges, and bananas. Items will be distributed Dec. 23. There is a box on the table for monetary donations if you prefer to have us do the shopping for you.

IFM OPERATION HOLIDAY We are also collecting food items in Fellowship Hall for this organization. Bring any of the following items to Fellowship Hall: cereal, canned fruit, peanut butter, and canned meat, and deposit them in the box marked Operation Holiday. Distribution for these items will be Dec. 17-19. There is a sign-up sheet on the PIC board for volunteers at Operation Holiday’s distribution center the morning of December 18. We need 20 volunteers.

THE 2016 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date.

SERMON: “Why Christian–Gratitude as Spiritual Practice”

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Larry and Barbara Widmer in celebration of their Wedding Anniversary, 46 years and counting.

CONNECT WORSHIP SERVICE meets each Sunday, 9:00am, Fellowship Hall.

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY! Three new members will be joining our church today: Mary Nichols, J. C. and Karen Combs. Please see insert for
individual profiles.

THIS WEEK

COUNCIL MEETING is Monday, November 23, at 6:30pm, in the
Basement Conference Room.

YOGA meets Tuesday at 4:00 ($5.00), in Fellowship Hall.

UCC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED Wednesday, November 25, Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

NEXT WEEK

HANGING OF THE GREENS Sunday, November 29, at 5:00p.m. in
Fellowship Hall. Bring a potluck dish to share and help dress up the church for the Christmas season.

THE 2016 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Sign up early to get your preferred date.

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF WICHITA panel discussion “Islam as a Faith and Way of Life” on Saturday, December 6, at 6:00p.m. Meal $11 pp in advance, $13 at the door, program without meal is free. RSVP to eick@friends.edu. For additional
information see the flyer on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

THE MESSIAH SYMPOSIUM a discussion on Handel’s Oratorio The Messiah to be held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 5:30pm, in the UCC Fellowship Hall. Hosted by Robin McGonigle and Paul Ellis Jackson, the symposium will feature a discussion on Dr. Michael Hanawalt’s preparation of the Wichita Symphony Chorus (which he leads) and the Reverends Carl Martin and Keith Willliamson. The symposium is intended to provide some insights into the history of the piece and how its melodies and text reverberate through the ages. The Wichita Symphony will be presenting Handel’s The Messiah on Sunday, December 5th at 8:00pm and Sunday, December 6th at 3:00pm. Additional information coming soon.

ASSISTANCE ON STAIRS Ushers are available to assist you up and down the stairs of the balcony. If you would like assistance just ask one of the ushers and they will be glad to do it.

ALL CHURCH CHRISTMAS PARTY is Sunday, December 12, at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. Great food, music, and singing. The Crowson’s bluegrass Christmas band will be performing. If your last name begins with A-N, bring an appetizer, O-Z, bring a dessert. There is a sign-up sheet located on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall.

Sermon title: The Heavens Declare but Just Who is Listening

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Kelly & Will Momsen to celebrate the marriage of their son, Rick.

CONNECT WORSHIP SERVICE meets every Sunday, 9:00am, Fellowship Hall.

THE DEACONS will meet in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office conference room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the basement conference room.
All meetings are at 11:45

No Christian Education Board meeting this week.

THIS WEEK

FEMALE FACES OF GOD at Larksfield Place, this Wednesday, November 18, at 10:00a.m., in the Club Room, coffee and cookies will be served.

GREECE & TURKEY TRIP Skype session with Harry Welton, tour coordinator, on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:00pm, basement conference room. He will give details of the itinerary and accommodations. Bring questions or concerns to discuss directly with Harry. This is open to anyone whether you have signed up for the trip or not. The trip is now open to anyone outside of UCC. If you have friends or family
interested they are welcome to join us.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday at 6:00pm, in the Basement
Conference Room. “Mindfulness”, led by Robin McGonigle.

MEN’S GROUP LUNCH Thursday, November 19 at 11:30, at the Lakeside Club, 2121 N Webb Road, 67206. 316-866-2582. The speaker is J. C. Combs. He will talk about the song “Dixie” before and during the civil war.

NICARAGUA PLANNING MEETING to discuss a possible service-learning trip is Thursday, November 19, at 6:00, Downstairs Conference Room.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) and Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall.

NEXT WEEK

NEW MEMBER SUNDAY! On November 22, during the 10:30 worship service we will welcome new members to our church. There is no required class or creed. We simply ask if you wish to join our congregation for worship, fellowship, and service.  If interested in joining the church, contact Dr. Robin McGonigle at
revdocmom1@gmail.com or 316-641-5919.

COUNCIL MEETING is Monday, November 23, at 6:30pm, in the Basement Conference Room.

UCC CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED Wednesday, November 25, Thursday,
November 26, and Friday, November 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sermon Title: Why Christian…Congregational? Faith, Freedom, Fellowship,& Feng Shui” Rev. Dr. Robin McGonigle

We welcome all of our visitors today and invite you to the Fellowship Hall for beverages and cookies after the service. Please follow the congregation to the left out of the sanctuary.

TODAY

THE FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE TODAY are given by Larry & Sue Anderson in recognition of the outstanding talents shared with us by Michael Hanawalt, Helen Griffin, and every member of our fabulous Choir. Truly a blessing

WORSHIP COMMITTEE meets today, at 11:45 a.m., in the basement
conference room.

CONNECT WORSHIP SERVICE meets every Sunday, 9:00am, Fellowship Hall.

THIS WEEK

GENEALOGY CLASS meets this Monday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m., in the basement conference room. Phil Rhea is leading the class and sharing his knowledge and personal experience of genealogy.

GRIEF GROUP meets Monday, November 9, at 2:00 p.m., in the office
conference room. This is open to anyone who has experienced a loss.

NEEDLEWORKERS meet this Tuesday, November 10 at 10:00a.m., in
Fellowship Hall. Bring a project of your own or learn something new.

BIBLE INTREPRETATION 101 at Larksfield Place, this Wednesday,
November 11, at 10:00a.m., in the Club Room, coffee and cookies will be served.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday at 6:00pm, in the Basement
Conference Room. “Early Christianities”, led by Paul Ellis Jackson.

THE PANTRY WORKDAY is this Thursday, November 12, from 9:00 am-11:00 am at 1611 N. Mosley-you are all welcome to help if you have some time. The
Hygiene Pantry is open this Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 am-11:45 am.

WICHITA ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET is this Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 -4:00 at East Heights UMC, 4407 E Douglas. Alternative gifts include food for pantries and shelters in the U.S. & Canada, scholarships for students in Haiti or milk-providing yaks for children in China. Gifts are tax-deductible. You can
purchase tangible gifts like gourmet goodies & accessories; handcrafted jewelry from Kenya, craft items from artisans around the world; and chocolates, coffees and teas.

YOGA meets Tuesdays at 4:00 ($5.00) and Fridays at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall.

NEXT WEEK

ALL BOARDS MEET at 11:45 on Sunday, November 15.

GREECE & TURKEY TRIP Skype session with Harry Welton, tour coordinator, on Wednesday, November 18, at 5:00pm, basement conference room. He will give details of the itinerary and accommodations. Bring questions or concerns to discuss directly with Harry. This is open to anyone whether you have signed up for the trip or not. The trip is now open to anyone outside of UCC. If you have friends or family
interested they are welcome to join us.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE is Wednesday, November 18, at 6:00pm, in the Basement Conference Room. “Meditation Matters”, led by Robin McGonigle.

NICARAGUA PLANNING MEETING to discuss a possible service-learning trip is Thursday, November 19, at 6:00, Downstairs Conference Room.