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LessonsandCarols“SingtheSongsofBethlehem”

By K. Lee Scott

December 18, 2016

FairlingtonUnitedMethodistChurchWelcoming. Nurturing. Serving

The Order of Worship

December 18, 2016 Congregation is invited to stand if able Fourth Sunday of Advent Congregation reads the bold print.

Prelude Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Rowland Prichard Sophie Moniz, flute; Louise Wilson, harpsichord Arr. F. Winston Welcome The Love of Jesus Christ is with you. And also with you. *Choir and Congregation Sing the Songs of Bethlehem Timothy Dudley-Smith/K. Lee Scott

Based on SCOTSMAN

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(Please pass prayer cards to the center aisle)

*Lighting of the Advent Wreath Scripture Reading Isaiah 7:10-16 [OT p. 636]

The Word of God for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Response

And so we offer this mysterious prayer: Lord Jesus, quickly come.

Hymn Come, Lord Jesus, Come Music by Dean McIntyre BEERSHEBA

The Bidding Prayer Beloved in Christ, this Christmas let it be our care and delight to hear again the message of the

angels, and in heart and mind to go to Bethlehem and see this thing which has come to pass, and the Babe lying in a manger.

Therefore let us read in Holy Scripture the tale of the loving purposes of God from the first days of our disobedience to the glorious redemption brought to us by this Holy Child.

But first, let us pray for the needs of the whole world, including those who have asked for the prayers of the church (Prayer Cards). For peace on earth and goodwill among all people and for unity within the church he came to build.

And because it makes Jesus happy, let us remember in his name, the poor and helpless, the cold, the hungry, and the oppressed; the sick and those who mourn, the lonely and the unloved; the aged and the little children; all those who do not know the Lord Jesus or who have grieved his heart of love. Lastly, let us remember before God all those who rejoice with us on another shore and in a greater light, that multitude which no one can number, whose hope was in the Word made Flesh, and with whom in the Lord Jesus we are one forevermore.

Let us humbly offer these prayers and praises in the words which Christ himself has taught us: The Lord's Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Choir Ding Dong! Merrily on High Tune by Thoinot Arbeau, 1520-95 Chancel, Seraphim and Youth Choirs Setting by Charles Wood and K. Lee Scott

First Lesson (9:30) Dale Carson (11:00) Rich Madigan God announces in the Garden of Eden that the seed of woman shall bruise the serpent's head. [Genesis 3:8-15]

And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord among the trees of the garden. And the Lord God called to Adam and said to him, "Where are you?" And Adam said, "I heard your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked, and I hid myself." And the Lord said, "Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree which I commanded you not to eat?" And Adam said, "The woman you gave to be with me gave me some of the fruit of the tree, and I ate of it." And the Lord God said unto the woman, "What is this that you have done?" and the woman said, "The serpent deceived me, and I ate of it." And the Lord God said to the serpent, "Because you have done this, you are cursed above all livestock and above every wild beast of the field. Upon your belly shall you go, and you shall eat dust all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your seed and her seed: He shall bruise your head and you shall bruise his heel."

Choir The Holy Son of God K. Lee Scott

Based on When Jesus Wept, by William Billings, 1746-1800

Second Lesson Christ's birth and kingdom are foretold by Isaiah. [Isaiah 9:2, 6-7]

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; they who dwell in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light shined. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government shall be on his shoulders; and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, the mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom establishing it with judgment and justice from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

Choir and Congregation: Hymn 206 I Want to Walk as a Child of Light

*Choir and Congregation Long God’s Faithful People Waited HYFRYDOL

K. Lee Scott by Rowland H. Prichard, 1811-87

Third Lesson Pastor Devon Earle Malachi foretells Christ's role as purifier. [Malachi 3:1-4]

"Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me. And the Lord, whom you seek, will suddenly come to his temple; and the messenger of the covenant in whom you delight. Behold, he is coming," says the LORD of hosts. But who can endure the day of his coming? And who can stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fuller's soap. He shall sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and he shall purify the Levites and refine them like gold and silver so that they may offer to the LORD offerings in righteousness. Then shall the offerings of Judah and Jerusalem be pleasing to the LORD as in days of old and as in former years.

Choir and Congregation: Hymn 626 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence Based on Picardy

v. 1 (men), v. 2 (women); v. 3 (choir); v. 4 (all) a French carol

Fourth Lesson (9:30) Glenn McLoughlin (11:00) Jennifer Weronski The Angel Gabriel salutes the Blessed Virgin Mary. [Luke 1:26-38]

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, a descendant of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in to her and said, "Hail, you who are highly favored. The Lord is with you: blessed are you among women." And when she saw him, she was troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, "Fear not, Mary, for you have found favor with God. Behold, you shall conceive in your womb and bring forth a son and shall call his name Jesus. He shall be great and shall be called the Son of the Most High; and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David; and he shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end." Then Mary said to the angel, "How can this be, seeing that I am a virgin?" And the angel answered and said to her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one who shall be born of you shall be called the Son of God. And your cousin, Elizabeth, has also conceived a son in her old

age. She is in her sixth month who was called barren. For with God nothing is impossible." And Mary said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.

Choir Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly Based on Pleading Savior Soloist: Ken Chadwick, tenor American folk hymn

Fifth Lesson (9:30) Daniel Guenther (11:00) Daniel Guenther St. Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. [Luke 2:1-7]

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. (This was the first census made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be registered, everyone to his town of origin. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of David); to be registered with Mary to whom he was engaged who was great with child. So it came to pass that while they were there, the days were completed that she should deliver her child. And she brought forth her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

The Offertory

Choir and Congregation: Hymn 217 (9:30) Away in a Manger (11:00) Verse 1: Children Sing; Verses 2-3: Choir and Congregation

Sixth Lesson (9:30) Gabi Miller (11:00) Andy Matthews The shepherds go to the manger. [Luke 2:8-18]

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, the angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were terribly frightened. But the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people. For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign to you: You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the Highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased." And it came to pass when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go even unto Bethlehem and see this thing which has come to pass which the Lord has made known to us. And they came quickly and found Mary and Joseph and the babe lying in a manger. When they had seen this, they made known abroad the things which were told them concerning the child. And all who heard it wondered at those things which were told them.

Choir and Congregation Angels We Have Heard on High K. Lee Scott H. F. Hemy, 1818-88 GLORIA after James Chadwick, 1813-82 Trad. French carol

Choir Is a Murmuring Dove Nearby? K. Lee Scott Seventh Lesson: Rev. Christian White The Magi are led by the star to Jesus. [Matthew 2:1-11]

Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came Magi from the east to Jerusalem saying, "Where is he who is born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east and have come to worship him." When Herod the king heard these things, he was troubled and all Jerusalem with him. When he had called all the chief priests and scribes together, he inquired of them where Christ should be born. And they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judaea, for so it is written by the prophet: And you Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the least among the princes of Judah, for out of you shall come a Governor who shall rule my people Israel." Then Herod called the Magi privately and eagerly inquired of them what time the star appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem saying, "Go and search diligently for the young child, and when you have found him, bring me word again so that I may come and worship him also." When they had heard the king, they departed, and behold, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them till it came and stood over the place where the young child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And when they had come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshiped him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Choir and Congregation: Hymn 254 We Three Kings Basque carol

Eighth Lesson (9:30) Rachel Ryan (11:00) Marilyn Shedlock Jesus is presented in the Temple. [Luke 2:22-29]

And when the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought Jesus to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord; (As it is written in the law of the Lord that every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) and to offer a sacrifice in accordance with the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon who was just and devout who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he had seen the Lord's Christ. He had been led by the Spirit into the temple when the

parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law. Then he took him up in his arms and blessed God saying, "Lord, now let your servant depart in peace, according to your word.

Choir Nunc Dimittis Luke 2:29-32

K. Lee Scott *Ninth Lesson Pastor Mary Beth Blinn St. John unfolds the great mystery of the Incarnation. [John 1:1-14]

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him, and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of the world. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. The same came as a witness, to bear witness of the Light that all through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. That was the true light which lightens everyone who comes into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, but the world knew him not. He came to his own, but his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them he gave the power to become God's children, even to those who believe on his name: Who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor by human will, but of God. And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld his glory, and the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

Reception of New Members Hymnal p. 38 (9:30) Fred Geisler (11:00) Daniel Guenther *Choir and Congregation Hark! The Herald Angels Sing by Felix Mendelssohn, 1809-47 Charles Wesley, 1707-88, alt. adapt. by William H. Cummings, 1831-1915

*Dismissal with Blessing May he who gathered things earthly and heavenly into one by his incarnation, fill you with the sweetness of inward peace and goodwill; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be upon you and remain with you always. Amen. Postlude Noel VI Claude Balbastre

Fairlington United Methodist Church welcomes all to a nurturing faith community that serves God by serving others.

Christmas Services Saturday, Dec. 24 - Family Bell Service at 5 pm We celebrate the birth of Jesus by singing carols, telling the story of Jesus’ birth and ringing bells. This service is designed especially for children, though persons of all ages are welcome. Bring a bell to ring!

Saturday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Candlelight Communion Service at 10:30 pm Join us for Christmas music led by instrumentalists and our combined choirs.

Sunday, December 25 - One Service at 11am. Music by the King Street Brass Quintet and Organ Preacher: Mary Beth Blinn. Informal Dress Welcome!

New Year’s Day - Sunday, January 1 – Services at 9:30 and 11 am Join us in a renewed commitment to God, as Pastor Devon Earle leads us in a Covenant Service.

Family Potluck Breakfast – Sunday, January 1 at 9:30am - In lieu of our 9:30 Sunday School classes we will celebrate the New Year with a potluck breakfast in the Fellowship Hall with games and entertainment for children. Join us for a morning of fellowship- just bring your favorite breakfast item to share. No RSVP needed, all are welcome!!

We’re Glad You’re Here! We invite all worshipers to sign the red Friendship Pad that is at the end of each pew and pass it down your row. Prayer requests may be listed on the yellow pew card. Pass it to the inside aisle for collection during the first hymn.

Is This Your First Visit with Us? We have gift bags for first-time worshipers on the Welcome Table in the Narthex (foyer). Ushers can provide large print hymnals and hearing devices. Ask them for a Kid’s Pack and Children’s Bulletin as well as directions to the Nursery, or to our Family Room in the balcony.

The White Rose on the Altar celebrates the life of Carol Lindecamp Skowronski, sister of Lorraine Mansell and aunt of Marinn Mansell, who died December 6th.

The Red Rose on the Altar celebrates the birth of Henry James Lehr, son of Lindsay and Matt Lehr, grandson of Susan Fredenburg and Michael and Barbara Lehr, who was born on December 12th.

Remember with Prayers: Each week in worship and at our church staff meetings we lift up the prayer requests that are submitted. Names from today’s service will be listed below for two weeks. You may also contact the church office with your prayer requests. December 4th Jake, Sharon, Mary, Amy, Caroline, Joseph, Michael, Mark, Keith, Michelle, Mitzi, Laura, Josh, Zach, Sally, Debra and Donovan, Annabelle, Rosie, Ron, Jane, Thomas, Kent, the New Family, Evelyn, Carolyn, Zachery, Mark, Peter, Samuel D and family, Penny, Al, Doris, Norma, Peggy, Bea, Don, Tom and Ann, Michael, Keith and Gordon, Katie, Barbara, William, Bethany, Lowell and Jodi, Jose, Susan, Murly, Ken, Donald, Diane, Sandy, Kathleen and Debra, Mikey, Flor, Angie and Damian, Charles R., Patricia and Ann S., Kevin, Linda, Mary, Don W., Glen R., William S., Pete S., Sharon J., Freida S., Patricia M., Clinton K., Margaret, Ted and Sarah L., Elda P., Donna S., Bryan C., Ann, Alaina, Ada, the Zayas Family, Lawrence and Sara, Mary, Rose C., Tommy, Pete, Pam and Gretchen, Jim G., Evelyn, Sonia and L.A., Lillian, Toni, Katey, Rose, The Ricks Family, Diane, Franklin M., Barb T., Kristi and Glen K, John M., The Lyons Family. December 11th Emily C., Brian, Julie, Penny and Al, Peggy, Doris, Wayne, Frankie, Margie, Don W., William S., Nan V., Darlene and Rucker K., Glen R., Sharon J., Frieda, Patricia and Ann S., Mary, Aubree, Steve, Tim, Nicolas, Julee, PJ, Leann, Marshall, Cayden, Betsy, Teri and family, Beverly, Shawn, Tommy, Pam, Gretchen, Sarah and Bob, Bill K., Lowell and Jodi, Jose, Susan and Murly, Chance, Corey, Lauren, Lorraine, Sue, Katie, Barbara, Mike, Louise, Barbara, the Coleman Family, Kathleen and Debra, Mikey, Flor and family, Donald, Katey, Lillian, Toni, Rose, Monica, Franklin M., Marilyn, Rev. Jim A. and Katie A., The Schirmbeck Family, The Riley Family, Lucas and Ried, Sharon, Ellen, Karen, Jake, Amal, Richard, Emilia, Millie, Jack, Patrick, The Ricks Family, Beth, Clay, Amy, Caroline, Joseph, Alan B., Shae B., Charles R., John M., Glen K., Barb T., Paulette, Caleb C., Bruce, Emily and Family

Serving Today Acolytes: 9:30 Sophie Moniz 11: Sam Stevens Nursery: Sabrina Pandey, Carol Counselman, Linda Smith Children’s Church: Beth Conord, Roma Sexson Greeters: 9:30: Gayle Reuter 11: Marilyn Shedlock, Carl Shedlock, Maureen Franks Ushers: 9:30: Stan Beall, Linda Hauenstein, Jeff Barnes, David Hauenstein, Jim Knaell

11: Sally Lafferty, Wendy Billett, Joan Bready, Wray Sexson, Brenda Mason

Welcoming . . .

Welcoming - We want to make Christmas Eve at Fairlington the most welcoming place in town. Many visitors will be coming to 5 pm and 10:30 worship, looking for hope. Would you be able to be an indoor or outdoor greeter at one of those services? Email devon@fairlingtonumc.org. to sign up.

A Conversation on Race How can our congregation begin a conversation on race? Our commitment to reconciliation here at Fairlington opens the door for us to talk together and grow in our understanding across racial differences. We also believe that we are called to model acceptance and peace with justice in our community. Pastor Mary Beth would like to hear how race has affected you and your personal thoughts on this issue. You are invited to contact her at marybeth@fairlingtonumc.org. We will also be having a conversation together on Sunday, January 15, following our 11 am worship service with a light lunch. If you had your church directory photo taken in OCTOBER but DID NOT purchase pictures: Your free 8x11 picture is here. You may pick it up at the table near the parlor door. If you had your picture taken in November, your free picture should arrive next month.

Coffee and Conversation: All are welcome to the Fellowship Hall (directly below the Sanctuary) at 10:30am every Sunday between services, to get to know others in a casual setting.  

Last Day for the Kingdom Market (see photo) in the Fellowship Hall after BOTH services. Every delightful object is either handmade and/or a fair trade item. All profits go to local and international farmers, artisans and charities. 

Nurturing . . .

Are You Feeling Overwhelmed this Holiday Season? Join us TODAY as we head to Long Branch Nature Center & Park (625 S. Carlin Springs Rd. Arlington, VA 22204). You can meet us there at 1:30pm or meet at the church playground at 1pm to carpool over. We will walk and engage in guided spiritual practices including journaling and silent time. Send Pastor Devon a quick email so we don’t leave you behind! Questions, contact Pastor Devon, devon@fairlingtonumc.org.

Community Prayer Box Some months ago, the Spirituality Team, with approval from the Trustees, decided to reach out to our church neighbors by placing a prayer box on our well-traveled property. Our neighbors will now have an opportunity to share their prayer concerns with a praying congregation. The prayer requests will be included in our Sunday morning prayer time. A big "thank you" to Bob Blinn and Jim Brown who built and installed the prayer station and to the UMM for funding this project. Questions? Contact Sue Gunter suegunter96@gmail.com

!!College Students!! Are you looking for something to do while you are on winter break? Do you want to catch up with your friends from church? All college students are invited to come play board games and enjoy pizza in the high school youth room (room 306) on January 4th from 5-7pm.

Bring your favorite board game to play and feel free to invite friends. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Devon, by email devon@fairlingtonumc.org or call 804.837.9850.

Fairlington Preschool Open House will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at 10:30 am (snow date is January 27) in the church fellowship hall. Fairlington Preschool is a half day preschool for children ages 2 – 5. Information about the program, a tour of the school and applications for the 2017-2018 school year will be available at that time. More information at www.fairlingtonpreschool.org

Upper Room Disciplines: A Book of Daily Devotions This award-winning devotional guide brings together 53 diverse voices to share messages of hope, challenge, and joy. Each daily reading offers a scripture passage, a meditation on the day’s scripture, and a closing prayer or suggestion for reflection. Limited supply available; a small number of large print editions also available. Reserve your copy, or come by the narthex on any Sunday in December. Cost: $11. If you have questions or to reserve a copy see Rev. Christian White, 703.671.8557 ext. 106. christian@fairlingtonumc.org

Serving Advent Generosity

During this Advent Season I want to thank you for your generous gifts through-out the year toward the life and mission of Fairlington UMC. In addition to your recurring gifts, I invite you to make a special Christmas offering, above and beyond your 2016 pledge, to assist many in need in our community supported through our Fairlington Outreach programs.

If you have questions about making a special end-of-the-year gift, or designating a corporate matching contribution please let me know at crnuckolls@gmail.com. Blessings to you during this joyous Christmas season.

Randy Nuckolls Chair, Finance Committee

Where Will Our Christmas Offering Go (part 2)?

Your donations support the missions that are a priority for our church Listed are some organizations that benefit:

Just Neighbors-- Provides immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees of all faiths and nationalities

Bridge to Independence— Offers a continuum of aid and support for people living in homelessness, helping them attain stability and move forward into self-sufficiency.

Carpenter’s Shelter— Supports the homeless to achieve sustainable independence through shelter, guidance, education and advocacy.

You may designate your check or the offering envelope in the pew rack

Thanks to everyone for your support of the All God’s Children Christmas party. We provided gift bags to nearly 200 children from local homeless shelters and transitional housing programs. 75+ people volunteered to assist with the party. We raised over $9,000 for this event in addition to toy donations. The book room was a huge success thanks to your book donations. Because of you, our church created happy Christmas memories for kids who otherwise might have been forgotten. Thank you FUMC family for your generosity and kindness on behalf of these children.

~Lana Hurdle and Mark Elder, party coordinators. photo: the FUMC behind-the-scenes elves, taking care of the presents.

FUMC Inclement Weather Policy: In times of severe weather we will post updates on the church office phone at: 703.671.8557, WTOP radio (103.5, 103.9, 107.7 FM), WTOP.com, TV Channels 7 and 8, and our church website: www.fairlingtonumc.org. Closures during the week by the preschool and church office follow Alexandria City Public Schools decisions.

Poinsettia and Pastor’s

Discretionary Fund Dedications

Lovingly Given By:

Rolf Blank and Barbara Gomez, In Memory of Our Parents The Clardy Family, In Honor of James Leroy Baker, Jr. Beth and Floyd Baker and Family, In Memory of Lucy Mellett and Homer Baker Beth and Floyd Baker and Family, In Honor of Isolde LeBrie and Franklin Mallett Beth and Nicole Conord, In Honor of Mary and Don Conord The Chadwick and Shedlock Families, In honor of Jean Wilkerson Keith and Cindy Davis, In Memory of Linda Eskew Ballard Keith and Cindy Davis, In Memory of Robert and Jane Rhodes Marjory and Laura Franklin, In Memory of Robert, Blanche and John Franklin Marjory and Laura Franklin, In Memory of Laurence Spencer Bob and Maureen Franks, In Celebration of Our 55th Wedding Anniversary Fred Geisler, Chelsey and Marcella Geisler Fred Geisler, Bob and Leo Geisler Deborah S. Gibson, In Honor of Evelyn C. Gibson Joe and Jean Gillen, In Honor of our parents Edward and Bonnie McLain, Joe and Letty Gillen Barbara and Steve Glomb, In Memory of Ruth & Don Ehst and Marie & John Glomb Carol Goodloe, In Memory of Rosemary Watters Goodloe Sue Gunter, In Memory of Bill Gunter and Jane Rucker Gunter Eric Larsen and Martha Balis-Larsen, In Honor of Marjorie Balis, Phyllis Larsen, Jeff Balis and David Larsen Donna MacPherson & Thomas F. Boudreau, Jr, In Memory of Our Parents Donna MacPherson & Thomas F. Boudreau, Jr, In Thanksgiving for the Riveros and Browns and in Thanksgiving for Family The Moniz Family, In Honor of Fred Becker and In Memory of Barbara Becker The Moniz Family, In Memory of William & Virgina Moniz The Moniz Family, In Honor of Don & Judith Becker John Moroz, in Honor of His Parents, John and Elsie Suzanne and Randy Nuckolls, In Thanksgiving for Our Daughters and Granddaughter Lucy Perez, In Honor of Rosalie and Morgan Johnson Margaret Prisby, In Memory of Margaret and Walter Prisby, parents of Maggie Prisby The Souza Family, In memory of Sharron Sopher Marilyn Stephenson, In Memory of Stan and Martin Stephenson Kay (Nichols) Johnson Smith, In Memory of Moorman Nichols Gayle Reuter, In Honor of Grandchildren Kali and Evie Kathy Richards, In Thanksgiving for Family Bea Richardson, In Memory of my parents, Alfred and Vivian Cyrus Bea Richardson, In Memory of my friends, Carmie Wilson and Pat Pell Ann and Marilyn Romines, In Honor of Our Parents Ruth and Elmer Romines Christy Schwengel and Robert Knotts, In Honor of Judy Schwengel’s birthday today (12/18) Donald E. Wilson, In Memory of my parents, Albert and Lois Wilson Donald E. Wilson, In Memory of my sister, Patsy Martin, and my brother, Jack Wilson The Winklers, In Memory of Paul Winkler The Winklers, In Memory of Rosa Ramirez The Winzenburg Family, In Honor of Margaret Winzenburg and Joanne Shaller

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS December 18 – December 26, 2016

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18th 9:30 am Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Sanctuary 10:30 am Coffee & Conversation FH 10:30 am Kingdom Market FH 11:00 am Worship Sanctuary 1:00 pm SING trip to Long Branch Park leaves parking lot 7:00 pm Disciples Class 109

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19th 7:00 pm Renovaré 114 7:30 pm Advent Bible Study 113

TUESDAY DECEMBER 20th 5:30 pm AA 111 6:15 pm Girl Scouts 110 6:00 pm Anger Management 114

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21st 7:30 pm OA 110 THURSDAY, DEC. 22nd 8:30 pm Chancel Seraphim Choirs 108 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd SATURDAY DECEMBER 24th 8:00 am Alive! Furniture Delivery Basement 5:00 pm Family Bell Service Sanctuary 6:00 pm Carpenter Shelter Dinner 10:30 pm Candle Light Sanctuary Communion Service SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25th 11:00 am Worship Sanctuary

Sunday, December 11th Worship Attendance: 369

Fairlington UMC is a Reconciling Congregation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors. We proclaim and welcome every person as a beloved child of

God regardless of age, race, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, faith history, or life experience.

Lead Pastor: Pastor Mary Beth Blinn, marybeth@fairlingtonumc.org Associate Pastor: Pastor Devon Earle, devon@fairlingtonumc.org

Lay Leaders: Gerry Hebert and Ashley Moore Minister of Congregational Family Life: Rev. Christian White, christian@fairlingtonumc.org

Director of Music: Dr. Louise Wilson, 703.671.4057 louise@fairlingtonumc.org Youth Programs: youth@fairlingtonumc.org

Office Manager: Michelle Tello, michelle@fairlingtonumc.org Admin. Assistant for Calendar/Building Use: office@fairlingtonumc.org

Administrative Assistant for Publications: Eileen Joyner eileen@fairlingtonumc.org Preschool Director: Carol Keller, 703.671.3939 preschool@fairlingtonumc.org

Nursery Care: Sabina Pandey Custodians: Miguel and Rufina Muñoz, miguel@fairlingtonumc.org

District Superintendent: Rev. Jeffrey Mickle; Bishop: Rev. Sharma D. Lewis

Fairlington United Methodist Church

3900 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22302; 703.671.8557; office@fairlingtonumc.org find us online at www.fairlingtonumc.org, on Facebook or Twitter @FairlingtonUMC