Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org
December 23, 2012 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. Fourth Sunday of Advent
Advent is a season of four weeks including four Sundays. Advent derives from the Latin adventus, which means coming. The season proclaims the comings of the Christ whose birth we prepare to celebrate once again, who comes continually in Word and Spirit, and whose return in final victory we anticipate.

MORNING PRAYER Magnificent God, look upon us with your loving favor. Shine upon us with the light of your wisdom. Strengthen us in our weakness, that we may know the power of your love. Scatter us in our pride, that we may learn the humility of servanthood. Lift us up when we are disheartened, and nourish us with your abundant grace. Help us, O Promised One of Israel, to be your people and to serve your world. Help us live as Advent people: hopefully expectant, and patiently diligent, that we may bring your realm to this earth. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Leader: O magnify the Lord! Rejoice in God, our Savior! For God looks with favor on our lowliness, lifts us from the depths of sin and despair, and restores us to fullness of life in Christ Jesus.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal. A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. UMH #95

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now. GATHERING SONG Welcome W&S #3152

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG People, Look East UMH #202

PROCLAIMING GODS WORD

CHILDRENS TIME Where Children Belong TFWS #2233

Welcome to this place. Youre invited to come and know Gods grace. All are welcome the love of God to share Cause all of us are welcome here; All are welcome in this place.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

This, this is where children belong, welcomed as part of the worshiping throng. Water, Gods Word, bread and cup, prayer, and song: This is where children belong. SPECIAL MUSIC I Shall Know Him When He Comes By Douglas E. Wagner Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:46-55 Chancel Choir

If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer of your current church membership, please call the church office and make an appointment to speak with Rev. Devine. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song: Until Jesus Comes W&S #3050

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers!
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.

BIBLE READINGS

Lucky Noll Kate Noll

PRELUDE LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLES Carolyn Brown and Susan Long (8:30) Steve and Beth Collins; Trey, Shelly, and Collins Alonzo (10:50)

Leader: This is the Word of God for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON When God Upsets Things Rev. Jeanne Devine

Until Jesus comes, until Jesus comes, Ill be watching and waiting until Jesus comes. (repeat) Thank you for worshiping with us today! In between our services, you are invited for coffee and fellowship on the deckwed love to get to know you better! THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Rev. Jeanne Devine will bring the sermon. Worship leader for the 8:30 service is Sue Bordovsky and for the 10:50 service is Larry Parks. Media Operator is Karen Walters (8:30). Guest pianist is Meridith Orf. Thank you to all our greeters, ushers, and acolytes. CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Children's Sunday School is offered after Childrens Time in the 10:50 worship service today; there will be no Sunday School on December 30.

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

TIME OF REFLECTION *RESPONSE IN SONG My Soul Gives Glory to My God UMH #198

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: My soul magnifies the Lord. People: My spirit rejoices in God my Savior! Leader: God has looked upon us with smiles of love and joy. People: God has blessed us from generation to generation. Leader: Let us worship and praise our great God of mercy. *OPENING HYMN Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus UMH #196

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS The pastor will share prayer requests and the congregation will respond: Lord, hear our prayer. After the prayers have been lifted, we will pray together the Lords 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.

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row.

Upcoming Events This Week

Sunday, December 23 Fourth Sunday of Advent 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 8:30 am Worship 9:40 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Monday, December 24 Christmas Eve Church office closed through Jan. 1, 2013 7:00 pm Candlelight Communion Service Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day Wednesday, December 26 No choir rehearsals Sunday, December 30 (Note schedule change) First Sunday after Christmas 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 10:00 am WorshipCarol singing celebration 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

Announcements January 6, Epiphany of the LordWorship at 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. with Holy Communion. You Can Change the World sermon series begins. Virtual PoinsettiasFunds collected for the virtual poinsettias will be designated for Berkeleys Ministerial Student Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all who contributed. Church staff and office holiday scheduleRev. Devine will be on vacation until January 1. In pastoral emergencies, you may call her at home. The church office will be closed until January 2. 2012 ContributionsAll final contributions for 2012 must be received by Sunday, December 30 or postmarked by December 31. Thank you for your consistent generosity throughout the year. Honduras Supplies NeededCarolyn Brown and Susan Curtis have begun collecting supplies for their upcoming Honduras trip in January. Collection will continue until Sunday, January 13. The following items are needed: Construction paper, assorted colors (9x2 or 12x18) Crayola or HEB crayons (other brands melt and break easily or dont color well) Student scissors (no sharp points) White glue4 oz. bottles #2 pencils Ball-point pensblue or black ink Monetary donations are also appreciated! Confirmation TrainingInterested students, seventh grade and older, who have not yet participated in confirmation training are invited to join with Rev. Devine and their parents for an information session on Sunday, Jan. 13 in the Fellowship Hall. We will discuss the purpose of confirmation in the United Methodist Church and determine a schedule. Our guide will be Credo: Know Your Story, Confirm Your Faith, Live Your Commitment. Please RSVP to revjeanned@sbcglobal.net or 447-6633 by January 10. If you have questions, please let her know.

ONE SERVICE ONLY ON DECEMBER 30 Please note that Berkeley will hold one worship service next Sunday, December 30. Music Director Vikki Schwarz will lead a musical celebration of Christmas carols from around the world.

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 761-4977 Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (tgmabry@gmail.com) Media Manager: Elizabeth Walters (mariewalters1996@austin.rr.com) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy