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THIS SABBATH
AT THE UNIVERSITY CHURCH
FAMILY OF GOD
This prayer list contains special requests made by our church family, community members, and their loved ones. If you have a concern to add, please contact the office at church@wallawalla.edu, 509.527.2800, or by dropping a Connect Card in an offering bag.
- Kraig Scott is recuperating from a successful planned surgery. He is looking forward to returning in the New Year.
- The holidays can be especially difficult for many people in our congregation. Please pray for those in our church family who are sick, grieving, or have experienced some kind of loss.
MUSIC NOTE
We wish all worshipers a warm Walla Walla welcome and a very blessed Christmas season. May you find here the warmth of fellowship and the blessing of the Holy Spirit as we worship God during this festive season. Please join me in thanking our musicians. Peter Gogl, a nurse at the Washington Odd Fellows’ Home, serves as guest organist. The Chung family recently relocated to Wenatchee. We are very grateful that Alyssa and Justin still attend college here and that their mother, Christine, can join them to provide beautiful music today.
In the prelude we hear three settings of the famous chorale,
“Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her” (From Heaven Above to Earth I Come”). I invite you to meditate on the first two stanzas of this hymn in the familiar translation of Catherine Winkworth (1855):
From heaven above to earth I come
To bear good news to every home;
Glad tidings of great joy I bring
Whereof I now will say and sing:
To you this night is born a Child
Of Mary, chosen mother mild;
This little Child, of lowly birth,
Shall be the joy of all your earth.
-Kraig Scott
GIVE
Thank you for your generosity to the ministry of the University Church. We are a community of faith that teaches people, young and old, how to follow Jesus. We do this through sacrificial investment in K–12 Christian education, excellence and beauty in worship services which are broadcast around the world, and outstanding generational ministries led by incredibly dedicated staff and volunteers. We are also moved by the gospel charge to reach those beyond our household of faith. Your gifts to the University Church budget make this world-changing work possible!
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december 26, 2019
TOUCHES OF INTEREST
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Second service is live–streamed weekly in Heubach Chapel as an option for parents with young children who would find that location helpful. In addition, a toddler room is newly renovated, along with a private room for nursing mothers in the balcony. We offer multiple options for your comfort; all are welcome in the Sanctuary!
Todos nuestros servicios están traducidos en vivo por hablantes nativos de español y están transmitidos a dispositivos de mano, disponibles a prestar en el mostrador de información en el vestíbulo. Por favor, buscar a un diácono en el mostrador el Sábado para recibir un dispositivo e instrucciones de cómo usarlo. All of our services are translated live by native Spanish-speakers and are broadcast to handheld devices available to borrow at the information desk in the lobby. Please see a deacon at the desk on Sabbath to receive a device and instructions on how to use it.
Membership transfers - Second reading
(IN)
Brenna Johnson - Happy Valley, OR
Branden Johnson - Renton, WA
Giovanna Girotto - Burlington, WA
David Cress Solís - Sacramento, CA
(AWAY)
Cody Colville - College Place, WA
Kady Colville - College Place, WA
Sherrick Hiscock - College Place, WA
Rachel Deininger - Spokane, WA
Korey Zbaraschuk - Spokane, WA
John Kellar - Loma Linda, CA
Karen Kellar - Loma Linda, CA
Jennifer Carpenter - Apopka, FL
Thank you to Dave Thomas for sharing the sermon with our community this Sabbath. Dave is a professor in the WWU School of Theology, a regular Sabbath School class teacher, and a University Church elder.
The Adventurers Club plans to meet two times a month, on weekends, starting this January and ending in June. Kids in Adventurers will have the opportunity to learn more about Pathfinders and earn awards. For those interested in enrolling their child, please contact Lauren Heinrich at
lauren.heinrich@wallawalla.edu.
Be your own best medicine. The Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) is coming soon to the University Church. Many health and weight-loss programs provide information in the hope that you change your habits. CHIP is different. CHIP helps you make long-lasting lifestyle changes by addressing the causes of chronic disease and teaches you to use your own lifestyle as your best medicine. Some chronic diseases are reversible. Most are preventable. It is never too late to take your life back! Information session on Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. For details call 509.527.2800, or wallawallahealth@gmail.com
Member Care Team. The Walla Walla University Church has a Member Care Team made up of people that are committed to help care for this community through visitation, prayer, and other spiritual support. Together we strive to care well for this community but often do not know all that you are facing. Please let us know if you would like a visit or if there are other ways that we can support you by filling out a Connect Card.
Special Church Office Holiday Hours. The church office will have regular business hours on Dec. 31 (8 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.), but it will be closed on New Year's Day, Jan. 1.
How to Pay for College. Live Online Workshop Walla Walla University will host a live online workshop for prospective students and their parents titled “How to Pay for College” on Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 4 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. This 40-minute presentation will be led by experts from WWU Student Financial Services, and Marketing and Enrollment Services. After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Register at sfs.wallawalla.edu/webinars.
The SonBridge Dental Clinic is looking for an office receptionist. If you are interested in this part-time position please contact Mel Lang at 509.301.3460.
Walla Walla Valley Academy is looking for a full time business manager. If you have experience and would be interested in more information you can contact Erik Borges through email borger@wwva.org or call 509.525.1050.
Camp Meeting 2020 Main Speaker is Lee Venden. It is time now to register for lodging for the 2020 camp meeting - June 10-13, 2020. Go to: https://www.uccsda.org/campmeeting and find the reservation link at the top of the menu. The main speaker will be Lee Venden and he will share his focus on how Jesus made plans to rescue every person. You will enjoy these amazing presentations. https://www.uccsda.org/Speakers. June 10-13, 2020.
The Upper Columbia Conference is seeking committed men and women to serve as Outreach Coordinators in all church districts. The position is a blend of community Bible work and member equipping and training. For more info, visit: www.uccsda.org/jobs
EVENTS
Sabbath, December 28
9:30 a.m. - First Serve, Dave Thomas
11:40 a.m. - Second Service, Dave Thomas
4:15 p.m. - Sundown
Tuesday, December 31
Church Office Open
Wednesday, January 1
Happy New Year!
Church Office Closed
Thursday, January 2
5 p.m. - Eden's Pantry, Youth Room
Friday, January 3
4:20 p.m. - Sundown
Sabbath, January 4
9:30 a.m. - First Serve, Andreas Beccai
11:40 a.m. - Second Service, Andreas Beccai
4:21 p.m. - Sundown
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