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ANNOUNCEMENTS ONGOING EVENTS

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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. 10-11:30 in the library loft. This month our topic is “Loving Your Husband Like God Loves You”. Registration required; childcare available for a fee. 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 “Basic Christianity: Fundamentals of Our Faith”. 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 hear the Captain Phillips Story. 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.

HOLIDAY GRIEF CLASS: TODAY, 10am, LC-3. In this morning class we will lift each other up amid our shared loss, and explore ways in which the Lord can guard us and guide us through a suddenly altered season. If your heavy heart has you wanting to skip over Christmas and New Year’s, join Pastor Scott and others for this class.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.

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 courtyard, 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.YOUNG MEN’S PURPOSE-DRIVEN UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER PARTY: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6:00pm. Guys, wear your favorite ugly Christmas sweater & bring $25 to help cover dinner and Adopt a Family. You will hear from Walter Lam of Alliance for African Assistance. Come to the Bowman’s House, 6618 Avenida Bizarro, La Jolla, CA. Brady Phelps, bradyphelps@gmail.comBLUE 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. Please RSVP by Dec. 10, and please give the name of your loved one to Ali Murphy, alim@ljpres.org or 858-729-5524.FILL A BASKET FOR REFUGEE FAMILIES: Refugee families live on limited incomes. One way Nile Sisters helps during the holiday season is to hand out baskets filled with the basics. Please help by picking up a basket and a list of needed items in the courtyard TODAY, and returning the filled basket by Dec. 13. MORE TOYS ARE NEEDED FOR THE MILITARY OUTREACH TOY DRIVE: So far, donations and volunteers are a little low this year. Please bring new unwrapped toys for ages 0 - 12 to the LJPC Admin Building between now and Dec. 11th to give our Military Families a Joyous Christmas! Distribution Day is Dec. 12th. LJPC is still the first choice with our Military Families!BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, Dec. 13th, 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: Sunday, Dec. 13th, following the service, in the Courtyard. Please join us for this year’s Mission Gift Market.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: This Christmas we will be holding 4 services on Christmas Eve:•The5pmservicewillbedirectedtofamilies

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

•The7pmand9pmserviceswillbetraditionalservices with organ and the choir singing traditional Christmas hymns.

•The11pmwillbethemidnightserviceandwill 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!CLIPPERS DINNER AND 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 Wendy and Lee Browing at 858-459-6839 or Cherry and Adrian Lee at 858-459-9495 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.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) 729-5502LODGING NEEDED FOR WHEATON COLLEGE MUSICIANS: Our LJPC Concert Series is presenting a performance of the nationally ranked Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra on Friday, March 11, 2016. We need to provide overnight lodging in host homes for 74 students. As with most touring groups they will not send less than 2 students to a home. This is a wonderful way to fellowship and dialogue with serious Christian college students. Please contact Ron Bolles, ronb@ljpres.org or 858-729-5511 to let us know how many students you can host.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.ADDITIONAL PARKING AVAILABLE: In the Bank of America lot, located on the corner of Kline and Fay Ave. (across from The Cottage).

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

Devember 6, 2015Second Sunday of Advent

“These Things I Remember”Psalm 42:4-5

Our Refrain of Hope

Grace Wins Every Time

SonShine SingerS: Director: Kathy Fait Accompanist: Hazel Friedman Singers: Zach Buechel, Thomas DaSilva, Ali Hansen, Aiden Hogan, Violet Holland, Carter Irwin, Darby Kent, Markus Kraus, Mia Murphy, Axel Blase, Ian Peppers, Brooke Willoughby, Josiah Bryant, Kaden Flynn, Audrey Landen, Cami Lee, Atley Phelps, Evelyn MillerThe new blue robes worn by our Sonshine Singers today were generously donated to the glory of God by a couple whose children grew up in the choir program and now have grandchildren singing in the choir.

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., Birte O., Carol B., Benny T. Jr., Roxanne W., Jeannette, Betty M., Suzie W., Mary B., Marty H., Kay K., Guidance and Peace: Dan P., Tom M., Paul K. Strength, Protection, and Encouragement: Tyler, Christine W., Jaime A., Mathews Family, Cambra Family, Ashcraft Family, 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 Rick and Leslie Evans in celebration of their 33rd Wedding Anniversary.

MileStone: James “Jim” Ashcraft went to be with the Lord. The Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, January 9 at 2pm in the Sanctuary.

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!

Then let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heav’nly Lord,

That hath made heav’n and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought.

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel Born is the King of Israel!

†our thankS to god #382 Doxology

†oFFertory Prayer

ScriPture reading Psalm 42:4-5 Page 881

the word oF god ProclaiMed Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

“THESE THINGS I REMEMBER”SacraMent oF holy coMMunion *Gluten free wafers available in the Narthex

†Apostle’s creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

†cloSing hyMn #166 Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent

Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing worldly minded, For with blessing in His hand

Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand.

King of kings, yet born of Mary, As of old on earth He stood, Lord of lords in human nature, In the body and the blood,

He will give to all the faithful, His own self for heavenly food.

At His feet the six-winged seraph; Cherubim with watchful eye, Veil their faces to His Presence, As with ceaseless voice they cry,

“Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Lord most high!”

†Benediction Rev. Dr. Paul Cunningham

†PoStlude Festiva Hughes William Lullo, Organist

Prelude Cantilène Religieuse Dubois William Lullo, Organist

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

lighting oF the Second adVent candle The Holland Family (8:45) The Buechel Family (11:00)

†ProceSSional hyMn #169 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

O come, thou Wisdom from on high, and order all things, far and nigh; To us the path of knowledge show, and cause us in her ways to go.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

O come, Desire of nations, bind in one the hearts of all mankind; Bid thou our sad divisions cease, and be Thyself our King of peace.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

SPecial MuSic Christmas is Here, Sing Noel Berry Sonshine Singers

PaStoral Prayer and lord’S Prayer Rev. Scott Mitchell (8:45) Rev. Mike Sedgwick (11:00)

welcoMe & greeting (11:00) Rev. Mike Sedgwick

church liFe Rev. Scott Mitchell (8:45) Rev. Mike Sedgwick (11:00)

call to titheS and oFFeringS

antheM The First Noel arr. Forrest LJPC Chancel Choir Dr. Keith Pedersen, Director

Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel The first Noel, the angels did say

Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay, In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,

On a cold winter’s night that was so deep Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

They looked up and saw a star Shining in the east beyond them far. And to the earth it gave great light

And so it continued both day and night. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel! Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

8:45 & 11AM ORDER OF WORSHIP

Budget uPdate:

Budgeted Income July 1-November 30 approximately $829,000.

Actual Income July 1-November 30 approximately $807,000.

As we enter December we are running behind in our giving and are hopeful that we can make up the difference. 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 pray that you will give generously to the operating budget. We will keep you updated on our progress.

end oF year giFtS oF Stock: Transferring stock before the end of the year can have tax advantages as well as help support the mission of the church during the holiday season. 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. Our three Youth Choirs will participate in the 4:00PM concert. A reception with the musicians will follow the 7:00PM concert.

PLEASE PLAN ON JOINING US FOR OUR NEXT CONCERT:

LJPC CHRISTMAS CONCERT: "GLORIA"4:00 AND 7:00PM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2015