Sermon Title: The Name of the Book is Opportunity.

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

Paul Ellis Jackson is preaching today in Robin McGonigle’s absence.

NEXT SUNDAY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the Annual Meeting of University
Congregational Church, Wichita, KS as provided for in the church’s bylaws. The meeting will be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016 in the sanctuary
immediately following the church service. The agenda items are as follows:

Election of church officers and board members as listed below;
Moderator-Elect Trudy Matthews; Church Clerk Ann Brady; Council Members at Large Ann Dorrah, Rosemary Davenport, Carol Pinsker; Treasurer Mary Ellen Conlee; Board of Deacons Carla Walker, Anna Mills, Karen Nye, Mary Nichols, Dianne Robinson, Jack Christie, J. C. Combs, Karen Combs, Dick Pilgrim; Christian Education Board Pam Lamborn, Anne Duncan, +4 TBD; Outreach Board Marla Flentje, Cyndi Richter, Grace Kneil, Don Luellen, Romy Gerould; Music Board Jon Romain, Bob Scott, Sharon Tims, Jay Decker; Board of Trustees Dane Hurt, Chuck Roush, Tom Kneil, Barb Mohney, Howard Lachenmayr, Mert Buckley, Melodee Eby; Women’s Guild Kathryn Langrehr,

Such other business as is appropriate. Copies of the Slate of Officers and 2015 Annual Report will be distributed prior to the meeting. You may also request copies from the church office.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CD AVAILABLE Please sign up on the CD form on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. CD’s are $2.00 each. You may pick-up your CD in the library. There is a box on the desk for you to deposit your cash or check.

THE 2016 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Dates are filling up fast so sign up early to get your preferred date.

COPIES OF ROBIN’S SERMONS are on the Welcome Table each week for those of you that would like a copy to read or reference.

HEARING ASSISTED RECEIVERS are available for your use during the church service. Please see an usher for assistance if you would like to use one.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.ucchurch.org each week for updates and new pictures! An archive of sermons, newsletters, and an up-to-date calendar, and announcements are all readily available.

DID YOU KNOW… UCC has a Facebook page? You can link to our
Facebook page by clicking on “Facebook” on any page of our church website, www.ucchurch.org.

ASSISTANCE ON STAIRS Ushers are available to assist you on the stairs at any time. If you would like assistance just ask one of the ushers and they will be glad to assist.

SERMON: Saved By A Step-Father

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

THIS WEEK

CHURCH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, December 31, and Friday, January 1, 2016.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS must be delivered or postmarked on or before December 31st, in order to claim a charitable contribution deduction in 2015. Checks should be made payable to: University Congregational Church. Be sure to indicate “2015 Contribution”, on the memo line. We also take credit cards now. In addition, wait to file your tax return until after you receive your statement from the church to insure that all of your contributions are tax deductible. If you have questions, please contact Val at 634-0430.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CD AVAILABLE Please sign up on the CD form on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. CD’s are $2.00 each. You may pick-up your CD in the library. There is a box on the desk for you to deposit your cash or check.

ANNUAL MEETING of UCC to be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016,
immediately following the worship service.

THE 2016 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Dates are filling up fast so sign up early to get your preferred date.

COPIES OF ROBIN’S SERMONS are on the Welcome Table each week for those of you that would like a copy to read or reference.

HEARING ASSISTED RECEIVERS are available for your use during the church service. Please see an usher if you would like to use one.

A NURSERY AND TODDLER ROOM are available in the basement for babies and toddlers during the church service. Grace, Anna and Megan will be there to greet you and your children.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.ucchurch.org each week for updates and new pictures! An archive of sermons, newsletters, and an up-to-date calendar, and announcements are all readily available.

DID YOU KNOW… UCC has a Facebook page? You can link to our Facebook page by clicking on “Facebook” on any page of our church website, www.ucchurch.org.

ASSISTANCE ON STAIRS Ushers are available to assist you on the stairs at any time. If you would like assistance just ask one of the ushers and they will be glad to assist.

The Fourth Sunday in Advent

Sermon Title: A Candle of Love

The Children’s Christmas Tableau will take place during today’s service

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

Fourth Sunday of Advent—Love

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS TABLEAU will be performed todday during the Time for All Children.

THIS WEEK

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE is on Thursday,
December 24, at 6:00 pm. Please join us for this beautiful family service with
Christmas Carols, lighting of the advent candles, meditations, and special
music. Offering will go to the Wichita Children’s Home.

OPEN DOOR HOMELESS RESOURCE CTR works closely with the local homeless population to serve lunch to approx. 200 people per day. We have agreed to provide tube socks filled with various snacks and hygiene
products. Please help us reach our goal of 150 filled socks. Visit the table in Fellowship Hall to view a sample sock and pick up 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 donations if you prefer to have us do the shopping for you. This Sunday, December 20 is the last day for donations.

CHURCH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, December 24, and Friday, December 25, 2015.

NEXT WEEK

CHURCH OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED on Thursday, December 31, and Friday, January 1, 2016.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS must be delivered or postmarked on or before December 31st, in order to claim a charitable contribution deduction in 2015. Checks should be made payable to: University Congregational Church. Be sure to indicate “2015 Contribution”, on the memo line. We also take credit cards now. In addition, wait to file your tax return until after you receive your statement from the church to insure that all of your contributions are tax deductible. If you have questions, please contact Val at 634-0430.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CD AVAILABLE Please sign up on the CD form on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. CD’s are $2.00 each. You may pick-up your CD in the library. There is a box on the desk for you to deposit your cash or check.

ANNUAL MEETING of UCC to be held on Sunday, January 10, 2016,
immediately following the worship service.

THE 2016 FLOWER SCHEDULE is on the PIC board in Fellowship Hall. Dates are filling up fast so sign up early to get your preferred date.

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 20 – Children’s Christmas Tableau, 10:30, Sanctuary
December 24 – Christmas Eve Service, 6:00p.m., Sanctuary

Sermon: “A Candle of Joy:

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

Third Sunday of Advent—Joy

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC is featured today throughout the
worship service. Many musicians are present from the Wichita Symphony
Orchestra, Wichita State University, and the UCC Chancel Choir, all directed by Dr. Michael Hanawalt.

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.
All meetings are at 11:45

THIS WEEK

WOMEN’S GUILD WORKDAY & LUNCH is Wednesday, December 16, at 11:00am, in Fellowship Hall, followed by lunch at noon. We will be
assembling Christmas baskets for members that are unable to get out much. All supplies are provided by the Guild. There will also be short meeting to elect 2016 officers. There is a sign-up sheet on the PIC board if you would like to attend the workday. Lunch is $7.00. If you are available to deliver the baskets before Christmas please contact Kathryn @ 316-644-3157.

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. This Sunday, 12/13, is the last day for food donations.

Sermon: The Candle of Peace

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 Don Younglund in celebration of his brother, Quentin Younglund’s life. Quentin passed away on November 9, 2015.

Second Sunday of Advent—Peace

WORSHIP COMMITTEE will meet at 11:45 in the basement conference room.
DEACON’S BOARD meet at 11:45 in the area outside the downstairs kitchen.

ISLAMIC SOCIETY OF WICHITA panel discussion “Islam as a Faith and Way of Life” is today 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. For additional information see the flyer on the PIC board in
Fellowship Hall.

THIS WEEK

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. This is the last Sunday to sign-up.

NEXT WEEK

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 view a sample sock and pick up 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. Note: Our goal is 150 stuffed socks, currently we only have 47. December 20 is the last day for donations.

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.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC will be featured next Sunday, December will be featured on Sunday, December 13, during 10:30 worship service. Come and bring your friends and family to experience some beautiful music.

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