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ANNOUNCEMENTS ONGOING EVENTS

To see photos and video, like LJPC on Facebook at: facebook.com/LaJollaPres

To receive our weekly electronic newsletter, send an email to: newsletter@ljpres.org

The Press Coffee Cart (in the Library) is open Sundays from 8 - 12:30 PM.

CIRCLE 8: Thursdays, 10am-2pm, LC-3. Sewing and needlework. We make quilts, and knitters are needed! Please bring a sack lunch. Newcomers welcome. Ruth Preskitt, 858-453-0342.

LJPC BRASS: Thursdays, 7-9 pm, Chancel. Contact Colin Wied, cww@wied.com, for schedule.

CHANCEL CHOIR: Thursdays, 7-8:30pm, Slusser Hall. Now is the perfect time to join our choir! Contact Keith Pedersen, KeithPedersen@pointloma.edu.

WOMEN’S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY (CBS): Thursdays, 10am-12pm. This year they will be studying Christian Living, James, and Christian Leadership. Registration costs $35 per adult and $10 per child. Cindy Condon, CindyCondon7@gmail.com, 858-775-0063 or lajolla.cbsclass.org

HANDBELL CHOIR: Thursdays, 6:00-7:00pm, LC-3. All are welcome! Jennifer Sedgwick, Jennifer.Sedgwick@sbcglobal.net.

MOM’S CAFE: 2nd Friday every month. 10-11:30AM in the library loft. This month our topic is “loving Your Husband Like God Loves You.” Liz Fisher at momscafeljpc@outlook.com.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIRS: Sundays. Sonshine Singers (K-1st), 10:30-11:10; Joyful Sound (Grades 2-5), 9:45-10:30; Gloria Deo (Grades 6-12), 11:10-12. Kathy Fait, musicmomkf@gmail.com.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: TODAY, 10:00am, LC-4 with Rev. Stan Beard titled “The Meaning and Miracle of Christmas”. Everyone welcome. Brooke Phelps brookep@ljpres.org

GOLF AND GROW: Mondays, 9:00am, Mission Bay Golf Course. Lee Browning, 858-459-6839.

HEART AND SOUL: Mondays, 10:00-11:00am; Weds., 9:30-10:30am, Fellowship Hall. Last class in December will be Wednesday, the 16th. We will resume classes on Monday, January 4th. Exercise for seniors and almost-seniors. Brooke Phelps, brookep@ljpres.org.

MONDAY NIGHT MEN’S FELLOWSHIP: Mondays in LC-3 at 6:00pm for dinner, followed by the program at 6:45pm. This week we will discuss the topic “Why does Christmas matter?” with Stan Beard. See you there! Brooke Phelps, brookep@ljpres.org.

YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S MID-WEEK PROGRAMS: High school, Sundays, 7-8:30pm; Middle school, X-Zone (4th and 5th grade) and X-Change (2nd and 3rd grade) Wednesdays, 5-7pm. Mike Sedgwick, MikeS@ljpres.org or Susie Dhus, SusieD@ljpres.org.

GROWING TOGETHER IN FAITH: Wednesdays at 11:00am in Fellowship Hall. Everyone invited! Brooke Phelps, brookep@ljpres.org.

BLOOD DRIVE: TODAY, 8am-1pm. There are many patients counting on the hospitals to have the blood they need over the holidays, and supplies often dip below needed levels. There are over a million people in San Diego, and only 3% of the eligible people donate. Please consider giving the GIFT OF LIFE this holiday season. Make an appointment online at www.ljpres.org and avoid the wait.

MISSION GIFT MARKET: TODAY, following the service, in the Courtyard. Please join us for this year’s Mission Gift Market. There are booklets available in the courtyard highlighting the mission partners that will be at the market. Join us to purchase your alternative Christmas gifts & help families and those in need.

NEW OR GENTLY USED BLANKETS/SLEEPING BAGS NEEDED: We are collecting new or gently used blankets or sleeping bags to distribute to the La Jolla homeless community. Please feel free to drop these off at the Reception Desk. Melissa Guccini melissag@ljpres.org.

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE: Friday, Dec. 18, 4-5:30, LC-1 and Chapel. If you have undergone the recent loss of a loved one, please join us for our Blue Christmas Service of Remembrance. Ali Murphy, alim@ljpres.org or 858-729-5524.

ADVENT DEVOTION READINGS: Advent devotionals written by Rev. Stan Beard are available for this holiday season. You can pick-up a printed version in the admin building, read it on our website, or subscribe via email or SMS text message. Go to http://lajollapres.journeymaker.org or text ljpc to 72717 to follow by SMS.

SUNHOUSE WANTS YOUR USED ITEMS: Want to make room for the holidays? SunHouse is collecting used flat screen TVs (wall mounted), golf clubs, ipad/tablets, game consoles, surf boards, boogie boards, wetsuits, and building items. Please contact Alyssa Thomas alyssat@ljpres.org or (858) 729-5502

A D D I T I O N A L P A R K I N G AVAILABLE: In the Bank of America lot, located on the corner of Kline and Fay Ave. (across from The Cottage).

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: This Christmas we will be holding 4 services:

•The5pmServicewill bedirected tofamilies with young children. It will include the 10am band, a shorter sermon and a living nativity.

•The7pmand9pmServiceswill betraditional services with organ and the choir singing traditional Christmas hymns.

•The11pmwillbeaMeditativeServiceconcluding at midnght and will include communion and select soloists from the chancel choir.

The 7pm, 9pm and 11pm services will all be candlelight services. We look forward to seeing you and your family on Christmas Eve!

C L I P P E R S D I N N E R A N D FELLOWSHIP: Friday, Jan. 8, 6:30-8:30pm, Fellowship Hall. Clippers host retired Navy Captain Mark Cedrun. There will be a dinner at 5:30, followed by Captain Mark Cedrun telling the ‘Captain Phillips’ Story. To RSVP and for dinner assignment contact Grace Decker at 858.638.9103 or decker-g@pacbell.net or Anne Holst at 858.453.6724 by Monday, Jan. 4.

STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING: Are you a good listener and compassionate Christian? Would you like to make a difference in the life of someone going through a difficult time? Contact Leslie Evans for more information about the next Stephen Ministry training class. Beginning in January 2016. Leslie Evans, 858-414-4758.

STOCK DONATION: If you donated Tanger Factory Outlet, Tesla Motors, or Fidelity stock to the church, please contact Daryl Bryant, 858-729-5552, so that it can be included in your giving.

FLOWERS: Dates are available to provide Chancel flowers for the Sanctuary. Carole Franks, 858-459-6520 or Wendy Browning, 858-459-6839.

SUNDAY SCHOOL8:45 and 10:00 AM, Check In 8:45 and 10:00 AM, Pick Up

11:00 AM Check In and Pick UpBirth - age 2 only: CE-6

Age 0-2: CE-6Age 4-5 CE-4

Age 0-2: CE-6Age 3.5-5: CE-4

2nd-3rd: CE-26B

Age 2-3.5: CE-2Grades K-5th: CE-22

Age 2-3.5: CE-2Grades K-1st: CE-24

4th-5th: CE-26AHigh School and Middle School: Meet in SunHouse at 8:45 AM and Sit together at 10:00 AM Worship

7715 DRAPER AVENUE, LA JOLLA, CA 92037 . 858-454-0713 . WWW.LJPRES.ORG Nurturing Equipping Going Celebrating

December 13, 2015Third Sunday of Advent

“Has God Forgotten Me?”Psalm 42:6-11

Our Refrain of Hope

Grace Wins Every Time

Handbell CHoir: Director: Kathryn Kinslow Ringers: Jennifer Sedgwick, Charles Champion, Jerry Stirtz, Jon Wiedle, Jean Owen, Debby Picciolo, Sam Swanson, Kathryn Kinslow, Carol Blischke

Prayers and Praise: Healing and Comfort: John & Joan K., Betsy W., Debbie T., Edith B.A., Allison B., Rosie S., Paul G., Trip B., Serena, Geri C. & Joseph C., Vicki J., Ilene S., Frank S., Patti G., Gladys G., Simone F., Kristy W., Anne O., Carol B., Benny T. Jr., Roxanne W., Jeannette, Betty M., Suzie W., Mary B., Marty H., Kay K., Eslih, Guidance and Peace: Dan P., Tom M., Strength, Protection, and Encouragement: Tyler, Christine W., Jaime A., Mathews Family, Ashcraft Family, Selih B., Praise and Gratitude: Kristinia K. We Also Pray For: Chanel C., Sara, Marilyn C., Ian J., Anja K., Sally K., Alex & C.J., Casey J., Lily R., Sophia, For prayers, praise, or to be included on the prayer list, email: prayerdeacon@ljpres.org by Sunday night to be included in the next week’s bulletin. Requests are held in confidence.

† Please stand if you are able. Our thanks for leaving your discarded bulletins at either end of your pew.

After the service, please join our LJPC Community and enjoy coffee and scones in the upper couratyard.

Flowers: The flowers today are given to the Glory of God by Duane and Gail Nelles in gratitude for all of God’s Blessings during this Blessed Christmas Season.

are you Visiting today? Be sure to visit our Welcome Table in the Lower Courtyard to pick up your gift and complete a Visitor Information Card. If you need help navigating the campus, please ask us to help! And plan to join us again in worship soon. We’re very glad you’re here!

Call to titHes and oFFerings

oFFertory Bells of Christmas Buckwalter Handbell Choir (8:45) O Holy Night Adam/Ford Jason Ford, Trumpet Solo (11:00)

†our tHanks to god #382 Doxology

†oFFertory Prayer

sCriPture reading Psalm 42:6-11 Page 881

tHe word oF god ProClaimed Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

“HAS GOD FORGOTTEN ME?”

†Closing Hymn #178 O Little Town of Bethlehem

O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep, The silent stars go by:

Yet in thy dark streets shineth, The everlasting Light: The hopes and fears of all the years, Are met in thee tonight.

For Christ is born of Mary, And gathered all above, While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wondering love.

O morning stars, together, Proclaim the holy birth! And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth.

How silently, how silently, The wondrous gift is given! So God imparts to human hearts, The blessings of His heaven.

No ear may hear His coming, But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in.

O holy Child of Bethlehem! Descend to us, we pray; Cast out our sin and enter in, Be born in us today.

We hear the Christmas angels, The great glad tidings tell; O come to us, abide with us, Our Lord Emmanuel!

†benediCtion Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

†Postlude Hornpipe G. F. Handel William Lullo, Organist

Prelude Christmas Rejoicing arr. D. Wagner Handbell Choir Kathryn Kinslow, Director

welCome and greeting (8:45) Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

ligHting oF tHe tHird adVent Candle Mary Kinyon and Jan Magot (8:45) Paul and Melissa Guccini and Family (11:00)

†oPening Hymn #184 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.” Peace on earth, and mercy mild, “God and sinners reconciled!”

Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, “Christ is born in Bethlehem!”

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”

Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb.

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th’incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”

Hail, the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings.

Mild He lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth.

Hark! the herald angels sing, “Glory to the newborn King.”

Prayer oF ConFession Rev. Stan Beard(8:45) Rev. Scott Mitchell (11:00) Merciful God, how many John the Baptists, how many prophets of Your light, have we ignored because they were not what we were looking for? How many times have we ignored voices crying in the wilderness, “Make straight the way of the Lord.” How many times have we breathed a sigh of relief, and turned our backs on Your messengers, because they did not speak the message we expected to hear? Help us hear anew, the cry of those who would lead us to Christ. Tune our ears to Your heralds, that we might also testify to Your light. Amen.

assuranCe oF Pardon

welCome & greeting (11:00) Rev. Scott Mitchell

CHurCH liFe Rev. Stan Beard (8:45) Rev. Scott Mitchell (11:00)

moment For ministry: CHurCH CommuniCations Jim Sedgwick

Pastoral Prayer and lord’s Prayer

8:45 & 11AM ORDER OF WORSHIP

budget uPdate: We entered December running approximately $21,000 behind in our giving and the month of December is always an important one for the church, as it accounts for 17% of our yearly giving or approximately $385,000. We are hopeful that we can make up the difference, and we pray that you will give generously to the operating budget of the church. The good news is, through November our actual expenses are approximately $18,000 less than expected.Actual income December 1 – 8: $24,308Budgeted income December 1 – 31: $385,000

end oF year giFts oF stoCk: Transferring stock before the end of the year can have tax advantages for you; and is a vital source of funding for our church budget. There are directions for stock transfer on the website ljpres.org.

“Gloria!” With this word the angels announced the birth of Christ, and with this word we open our annual Christmas extravaganza at LJPC in a program featuring many of our ensembles. Led by our Chancel Choir and accompanied by a professional orchestra, this concert will highlight Poulenc’s sparkling setting of “Gloria.” As always, part of the concert will involve readings, carols and anthems old and new, with opportunities for the congregation to sing along. Two of our Youth Choirs will participate in the 4:00PM concert. A reception with the musicians will follow the 7:00PM concert.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OURCHRISTMAS CONCERT TODAY

AT 4PM & 7PM “GLORIA!”