Sermon title: A Kin-dom of Sheep Goats

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 Linda Wallace in memory of her husband, Dwight Wallace.

UCC 101 CLASS will meet today, Sunday, February 7, at 11:45, in the basement conference room. If you are a visitor or a regular attender that would like to know more about UCC or perhaps thinking about membership, please plan to attend this informative session. A light lunch will be served.

NICARAGUA SERVICE/LEARNING TRIP 2017 meeting at 11:30, in the basement outside the kitchen.

COLORING BOOKS for sale in Fellowship Hall today, Sunday 2/7, for $10, to benefit children in Honduras. Barbara McKee will be there to answer any questions you might have. She also has handmade cards for sale that were made by girls in the orphanage at St. Anthony’s Children’s Home. Each card sells for $3,00, and .50 cents from each card sold will go to benefit the
Head-to-Toe Hygiene Pantry.

THIS WEEK

LARKSFIELD TEA will meet this Wednesday, February 10, at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE this Wednesday February 10, at 6:00p.m. This series is The New New Testament book club.

NEEDLE WORKERS meets Tuesday at 10:00. Bring a project you are currently working on or learn something new from someone else.

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

NEXT WEEK

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY We will present the First Annual Gary Cox Sustained Service Award, and recognize other UCC loyal volunteers. This will take place during the worship service.

ALL CHURCH POTLUCK after worship service on February 14, in
Fellowship Hall. This is in celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Day to honor all UCC volunteers. If your last name begins with: A-F bring a Main dish; G-L a Side dish;
M-R a Dessert; S-Z a Salad or Bread.

NEW SERMON SERIES—”Finding Faith After Christianity” begins Sunday, February 14. This nine Sunday series, by Rev. Dr. Robin McGonigle, explores faith after the certainty of Christianity. It is based on the book 51% Christian: Finding Faith After Certainty by Mark Stenberg. The first sermon is “Getting Rid of Certainity.” If you enjoyed “The Four Agreements”, you need to experience this.

SAVE THE DATE Trivia Night Party to benefit Partners for Wichita is
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games at 7:00. Tickets are $20 each, tables of 8 are $120 each if you like to bring your family or 7 friends. If you enjoy trivia or have a competitive side, come join your friends at UCC for a fun night out. Reservations are due by February 10, so contact Heidi to reserve your seat at 634-0430, or by email at heidi@box2384.temp.domains.

Sermon Title: The Four Agreements: Always Do Your Best

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 Dane and Becky Hurt, in honor of their daughter Emily’s birthday.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING immediately following worship service, please stay seated. The agenda items are as follows:
Approval of the 2016 Proposed Budget date 1/10/2016
Election of Christian Education Board member, Susan Barrett
All other business as is appropriate. Copies of the will be distributed prior to the
meeting. You may also request copies from the church office.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE Kim
Carraway and Debbi Green will be in Fellowship Hall with their laptops today at 9:45 and 11:45a.m., to help you enroll in this worthwhile program if you need assistance. It only takes a minute to enroll and they will be glad to do it.

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wed. February 3, at 6:00p.m. This series is The New New Testament book club.

WOMENS GUILD VALENTINE’S TEA is this Saturday, February 6th, from 2:00 to 4:00p.m. There will be an informal fashion show featuring Christopher Banks clothing modeled by our own guild members. Please feel free to invite guests. Ticket sales will begin this Sunday after church. The tickets are $15.00, sales will be limited to the first 60 people who sign up. Serving begins promptly at 2:00.

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

NEXT WEEK

UCC 101 CLASS will meet on Sunday, February 7, at 11:45, in the basement conference room. If you are a visitor or a regular attender that would like to know more about UCC or perhaps thinking about membership, please plan to attend this informative session. A light lunch will be served, please RSVP to Heidi at 634-0430, or at heidi@box2384.temp.domains.

LARKSFIELD TEA will meet on Wednesday, February 10, at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE on Wednesday February 10, at 6:00p.m. This series is The New New Testament book club.

ALL CHURCH POTLUCK after worship service on February 14, in
Fellowship Hall. This is in celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Day to honor all UCC volunteers. If your last name begins with: A-F bring a Main dish; G-L a Side dish;
M-R a Dessert; S-Z a Salad or Bread.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to
continue participating in the Community Rewards program during the upcoming year, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card after January 1, 2016, by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Enroll Now
Find and select our organization using one of the search criteria below
Name of Organization: University Congregational Church
Organization Number: 10498

The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Sermon: The Four Agreements: Don’t Make Assumptions

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 John and Kim Carraway. In appreciation of the community and support this church provides.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE Kim Carraway and Debbi Green will be in Fellowship Hall with their laptops at 11:30, to help you enroll in this worthwhile program if you need assistance. It only takes a minute to enroll and they will be glad to do it.

THIS WEEK

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

LARKSFIELD TEA will meet on Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wed. January 27, at 6:00p.m. This series is studying The New New Testament.

NEXT WEEK

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING immediately after worship service on 1/31

LARKSFIELD TEA will meet on Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wed. January 27, at 6:00p.m. This series is studying The New New Testament.

WOMEN’S GUILD VALENTINE’S TEA Mark your calendars for the
Valentine’s Tea, sponsored by the Women’s Guild, to be held on Saturday, February 6th, from 2:00 to 4:00. There will be an informal fashion show featuring Christopher Banks clothing modeled by our own guild members. Please feel free to invite guests. Ticket sales will begin this Sunday after church. The tickets are $15.00, sales will be limited to the first 60 people who sign up. Serving begins promptly at 2:00.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to
continue participating in the Community Rewards program during the upcoming year, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card after January 1, 2016, by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Enroll Now
Find and select our organization using one of the search criteria below
Name of Organization: University Congregational Church
Organization Number: 10498

The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Sermon: The Four Agreements: Don’t Take Anything Personally

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 Bill & Beverly Berl. These flowers are meant to bring warmth and beauty to a cold winters’ day.

THE CE BOARD will meet in the Science and Exploration Room.
THE DEACONS will meet in the are outside the downstairs kitchen.
THE MUSIC BOARD will meet in the room beside the choir room.
THE OUTREACH BOARD will meet in the office meeting room.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES will meet in the conference room.
All meetings are at 11:45

THIS WEEK

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

MEN’S GROUP LUNCH at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, Jan 21, at the Lakeside Club.

COUNCIL AND BOARD TRAINING on Saturday, January 23, beginning at 9:00a.m., for Council members and 11:00 for all Board and Council members.

NEXT WEEK

LARKSFIELD TEA will meet on Wednesday, January 27 at 10:00 in the Club Room.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wed. January 27, at 6:00p.m. This series is studying The New New Testament.

WOMEN’S GUILD VALENTINE’S TEA Mark your calendars for the
Valentine’s Tea, sponsored by the Women’s Guild, to be held on Saturday, February 6th, from 2:00 to 4:00. There will be an informal fashion show featuring Christopher Banks clothing modeled by our own guild members. Please feel free to invite guests. Ticket sales will begin this Sunday after church. The tickets are $15.00, sales will be limited to the first 60 people who sign up. Serving begins promptly at 2:00.

DILLONS COMMUNITY REWARDS Re-enrollment reminder—In order to
continue participating in the Community Rewards program during the upcoming year, all members must re-enroll their Plus Shopper’s card after January 1, 2016, by visiting the website at: www.dillons.com/communityrewards.
Sign in to your online account, or create a new account if you don’t have one
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to Community Rewards
Click on Enroll Now
Find and select our organization using one of the search criteria below
Name of Organization: University Congregational Church
Organization Number: 10498

The money collected from this program goes to benefit the Head-To-Toe Hygiene Pantry. If you have questions or need assistance contact Heidi at 316-634-0430.

Sermon: “The Four Agreements: Be Impeccable with your Word”

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 J. C. and Karen Combs in honor of their parents: Joe and Louise Combs; John and Doris Wells; and John Kenneth McClain.

ANNUAL MEETING You are invited to attend the UCC Annual Meeting today immediately after the worship service.  Please stay seated and the meeting will begin after the Postlude. The agenda items are as follows:
Election of church officers and board members
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.

THIS WEEK

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

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

WORSHIP COMMITTEE meets at 4:00pm, on Wednesday, Jan. 13.

THE PANTRY WORKDAY is this Thursday, from 9:00-11:00 am at 1611 N Mosley—you are all welcome to help if you have some time. THE HYGIENE PANTRY is open Saturday, Jan. 16, from 8:30-11:45 am.

NEXT SUNDAY

ALL BOARDS MEET at 11:45 a.m., on Sunday, January 17, 2016.

NEXT WEEK

MEN’S GROUP LUNCH at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, Jan 21, at the Lakeside Club.

COUNCIL AND BOARD TRAINING on Saturday, January 23, beginning at 9:00a.m., for Council members and 11:00 for all Board and Council members.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALIVE begins on Wed. January 27, at 6:00p.m. This series is studying The New New Testament.

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. We still have several dates in the near future that need to be filled. Thank you to
everyone who has volunteered. It is greatly appreciated.

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.

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.

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.