Welcome to UPPC!

If this is your first visit, we are so glad you are here. In fact, we believe God brought you here today! Take a few minutes to read this bulletin to find out about some of the ministries going on at the church - getting involved is the best way to meet people and connect. We’d also love to have you stop by the Welcome Center (just outside the Sanctuary doors) after service. There is someone available to answer questions about the church as well as let you know more about ministries and opportunities available for you and your family.

We hope this morning is meaningful and rejuvenating for you!

TODAY 12.2SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 & 11AM

Early Childhood 9:30 & 11AM | 4mo-3yrs | Nursery • 4’s-K | Room 111

Elementary 9:30 & 11AM | Grades 1-4 | The Lodge

Solid Ground 9:30AM | Grades 5-12 | Youth Room

Solid Ground 11AM | Grades 5-7 | Youth Room

CONNEXIONS 9:30-10:30AM | Gym

INSTALLATION OF PASTOR MIKE 3PM | Sanctuary

CREATING CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS 5-7PM | Fellowship Hall

SPARK YOUNG ADULTS 5-6:30PM | Off-site | Blane Gosselin, blane.gosselin@gmail.com

MONDAY 12.3MEN’S BIBLE STUDY 6:30-8AM | The Wayside

WEDNESDAY 12.5BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL 10AM | Rm 10 | Gwenn Robertson, 253.564.0608

UPPC KIDS & YOUTH Campfire (Grades 1-4) | 6:30-7:30PM | The LodgeFoundation (Grades 5-7) | 6:30-7:30PM | Youth RoomThe Rock (Grades 8-9) | 7:30-9PM | The LodgeCornerstone (Grades 10-12) | 7:30-9PM | Youth Room

THURSDAY 12.6THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER 8:30-9:30AM | Room 10

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY 9:30-11AM | Fellowship Hall

BIBLE STUDY FOR ALL 7-8:30PM | Rm 10 | Gwenn Robertson, 253.564.0608

THIS WEEK OFFICE HOURS | MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM-4:30PM | CLOSED FOR LUNCH 12-1

ORDER OF SERVICE*Please stand if you are able

GATHERING AROUND THE WORDGATHERING MUSIC | Nun Komm | BuxtehudeArt Peterson, Organ

Of the Father’s Love Begotten | arr. MarchandChancel Brass | Keith Loftis, Director of Worship Operations

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. Harlan Shoop

*HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 12 | People, Look East

CANDLE LIGHTING | Emily Harden and Sophia Moffitt

Today we light the first candle of Advent. This is the candle of HOPE. With Chris-tians around the world, this light reminds us to prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of God’s Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ.

People: Father, as we look to the birth of Your Son, Jesus, we remember that He was the light that entered the darkness. Use us as lights in this dark world. Jesus, you are our hope, and we anticipate your return. May our hearts be filled with joy as we await your coming. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING | Mark 10:35-45 (NIV) | Kimberlee Cusick Gamble

PROCLAIMING THE WORDPRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES & OUR OFFERINGSHark! The Herald Angels Sing | Dan ForestCraig Carter, Tympani | Nancy Keay, Glockenspiel & Chimes Margie Dickerson, Piano Primo | David Dickerson, Piano Secundo Chancel Brass | Sanctuary Choir | Rev. Dr. Diana Greene, Minister of Worship

DOWN TO EARTH: Love Comes Down Philippians 2:1-4 (NIV) | Rev. Aaron Stewart, Senior Pastor

RESPONDING TO THE WORD*HYMN OF RESPONSE | Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

SEALING THE WORDSACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

*SENDING HYMN | The Lord’s Prayer | Malotte

*THE BLESSING

*POSTLUDE | Swiss Noel | dAquin

Rev. Aaron Stewart | Senior Pastor

Rev. Mike Moffitt | Associate Pastor

UNIVERSITY PLACE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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WAYS TO GIVE AT UPPC:• Giving plates at offering

• Online: UPPC.org “Give”

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We live in a time where there are deep divisions in our world. But I believe most people aren’t looking for more hate that divides; they are looking for love that unifies. Love that is approachable and accessible. Love that lives right where we are, in our homes and community. Love that comes down to earth.

Wherever you find yourself this Christmas season, we as followers of Jesus are in this journey together. We are following a Jesus who was willing to get messy in order to show that love came down to earth and dwelt among us. Jesus spent his time with religious folk and nonreligious folk, saints and sinners. He loved people who were hard to love. Jesus sacrificed his life for the whole lot of them, for all of us. In that respect, we really are in this journey together.

At Advent, we step together into a season in the life of our community that is as beautiful as waiting for your child to be born. Advent is a spiritual pregnancy as we wait and prepare and anticipate, while at the same time knowing that right here, right now, there is life—real life—growing inside us. Advent is a “down to earth” invitation to do a heart check and ask ourselves, “How can I discover and explore what it means to be a down-to-earth person? How can I live Jesus’ down-to-earth kind of love?” I can’t wait to dive into our Advent study on Philippians 2 these next four weeks as we discover why this truly is the most wonderful time of the year.

In the journey together,

Pastor Aaron Stewart

DECEMBER 2, 2018

DO LIFE TOGETHERWe comfort and care for each other, both here and around the world.

MAKE ROOM

We value sacred space - our gatherings are a place of Holy Spirit moments and great healing.

LOVE KIDS

We honor children and youth - through spiritual growth and general nurture - as a foundation for all we do.

CREATE

We encourage music and the arts to enhance our worship and celebrate God’s goodness with others.

EMBRACE MESSINESS We are guided by the Bible, embracing both spiritual truth and God’s grace, as we share life’s journey in all its messiness and all its glory, together.

SHARE

We share our abundant blessings generously - through service and mission, God-given talents and wealth.

ALL CHURCHInstallation of Rev. Mike MoffittToday | 3PM | SanctuaryCelebrate and affirm Pastor Mike’s call to UPPC at his service of installation.

Community ChristmasToday | After services | The WaysideEvery year we help disadvantaged families in our community celebrate Christmas. We need you to provide gifts for over 300 kids who otherwise might not get any. Take a tag from the Giving Tree after services today for gifts, stocking stuffers, or gift cards.

Saturday December 15 | UPPCWe need 250 volunteers to make this day special for our community! Sign up today in The Wayside.

Book SigningSunday December 9 | After Services | The WaysideUPPC’s own Pastor Jim Mead has written a book, Jesus And: Christmas, Heaven, A New Life, Suffering, Forgiveness and Truth. Pastor Jim will have a book signing next Sunday. Books will be available for sale at that time, or you can purchase them at westbowpress.com.

Community Christmas Prayer ServiceSaturday December 15 | 11–11:30AM | Fellowship HallJoin us as we pause to pray for the families visiting us for Community Christmas later that day. A light lunch will be provided for volunteers attending the prayer service. No need to register. All are welcome.

Community Open House & Concert Sunday December 16 | 9:30 & 11AM ServicesInvite friends and family to our Open House Celebration on December 16. Along with a special Christmas worship concert we will be inviting our community to celebrate UPPC’s 75th Anniversary!

Angel Tree Gift DeliveriesSunday Dec 16-24 | Tacoma & Lakewood areasBe an agent of hope by delivering Christmas presents to children on behalf of their incarcerated parent. Christmas presents selected by the parent are purchased and wrapped in advance. We need volunteers to deliver these gifts to families and children before Christmas. All deliveries will be made in the Tacoma or Lakewood area.Volunteer by contacting Bob Freeborn: raf0444@comcast.net, 253.566.1651.

Christmas FlowersDonate a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. Use a ‘flower donation’ envelope (located in the pew) to donate one today. $20 suggested donation.

SENIORSChristmas Friendship Luncheon (55+)Wednesday December 12 | 12noon | Fellowship Hall | $7.50Enjoy lunch along with carol singing and entertainment by students from theSunset Christian Preschool. Make new friends or invite a guest to this festive occasion! Register no later than Sunday Dec. 9. Call/email Diane Schultz at 253.565.2348/jimndiane@nventure.com

SESSION NOTES NOVEMBER 20, 2018 Session voted on the following four action items:

• Change the name of Adult Discipleship ministry to Discipleship, and to change the name of Evangelism ministry to Welcome and Connect, to better reflect the activities of these ministries.

• Establish a joint team consisting of the Facilities and Local Mission ministry teams to further define the use of the Safe Haven House.

• Remove 47 individuals from membership who have not attended in over two years, are attending another church, have moved away or have passed away.

• Designate income from Thanksgiving and Christmas offerings to the Ministry Fund and Deacon Fund; The Wayside café proceeds and The Wayside café tips will go toward The Wayside operating costs and Youth Ministry.

Pastor Aaron gave a presentation on Differentiated Leadership before Session adjourned to The Wayside for a brief celebration of the new facility.

PRAYERS Jill McMullen, Minister of Care | 253.564.2522 ext. 139, jmcmullen@uppc.org

• If you would like to share a prayer request or praise, please fill out a Prayer Request on the back of a CONNECT card located in a pew; email prayerrequests@uppc.org; or contact Jill McMullen.

• Deacons are available during the week to pray with you. If this is something you’d like, contact Jill McMullen.

• For info on support groups, contact Jill McMullen.

PRAYERS & PRAISES• David Little, husband of Michelle Gray, is undergoing mitral valve

replacement Monday. Prayers for successful surgery and healing. • Lissa Tomervik, niece of Roberta Brasier, passed away last Sunday.

Prayers for her family as they mourn her loss.

CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR: Jim Anderson, Sharon Bennett, Joan Brown, Rosemarie Crowley, Jane Curl, Richard DeVine, Geoff Dickson, Nick Glenn, Jung Gumsook, Karen Grove, Olivia Harkcom, Phillip Hjembo, John Judy, Maya Kelly, Bill Kelley, Rich Knoll, Katie Kusske, Nick McKenty, Sheri Miller, Charlotte Nehls, Noelle Nelson, Elizabeth Spitler, Jim Stewart, Ed Sutherland, Pat Van Mason, Wendy Warren, BJ Wiebusch, Jean Whitney, Shirley Winder, Herb Zimmer

THOSE BEING TREATED FOR CANCER: Jack Baker, Mardell Buffington, Matt Cushman, Alice Davis, Jean Graves, Marty Heaverlo, Paul Jackson, Becky James, Harold Jantz, Carol Johannson, Scott Lillibridge, Diane Martin, Marion Massey, Pauline May, Dan McDaniels, Guy McInelly, Chris Olson, Marge Ritchie, Becky Smith

Info and registrations at UPPC.org/events and on our app!

Christmas Eve ServicesMONDAY DECEMBER 24

1 1 A M | F a m i l y F r i e n d l y

7 & 9 P M | Tr a d i t i o n a l / C a n d l e l i g h t

1 1 P M | A c o u s t i c / C a n d l e l i g h t