4th Sunday of Advent 

Theme:   Make the Nations Prove: Peaceful Joy

We are an open and affirming congregation and welcome the full participation of all people in our worship, service, and fellowship.

Music This Sunday: Advent Carol Sing with the Congregation 10:15 am
Anthem and Other Music during 10:30 Worship
    Joshua Feltman,  Pianist and Choir Director 
    Robynn Tarvins, Lead Vocalist and Soloist
    Hillcrest Church Extended and Chancel Choirs

       Scripture 
       Isaiah 7:13-15
      Matthew 1:18-25

  Sermon
      “Then Joseph woke Up“ 
         Rev.Dr. Fred Weidmann, Sr. Minister, Hillcrest Church, preaching in English
                

Adult Education.   Adult Education continues this week, 12-22-2019 @ 9:30 with worship following at 10:30. Rev Fred will facilitate our discussion of  “LIGHT OF THE WORLD: A BEGINNERS GUIDE TO ADVENT” (A DVD series featuring Amy-Jill Levine). We will explore the biblical texts surrounding Jesus’ birth–and illuminate your experience of Advent and Christmas. Come and join us for a great series and great discussion. The coffee pot is on.  Join us in Fellowship Hall-Parlor for discussion and fellowship in adult education before worship.

Children’s Education continues this week at 9:30  on the Upper Campus. This is the same time as Adult Education begins, so adults can attend the Adult Education  Most children will join the congregation for worship at 10:30  for a Children’s  Advent Processional and leave after the Children’s Time part way through the worship service for additional preparation for the Christmas Eve. Pageant being presented on December 24th at 5:00 p.m.  Older children are welcome to participate in the entire worship service. Ushers can provide directions to the Upper Campus church school location.