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Contemporary

December 10, 2023 | 10:00 AM

THIS WEEK at UC

Dec 10-16, 2023

Jump into the life of the church—these groups/events are open to join.

Sunday
Worship Services, 8:45, 10, 11:30 AM
Kids Classes, during services
Freestyle (Youth), 10 AM
Prayer Gathering, 10:15–11:15 AM
Open Playground, 11–11:30 AM
Pastor Joe’s Sunday School, 11:15 AM
High School EPIC Party, 5–7:30 PM

Monday
Prayer Gathering, 12–12:30 PM
HS Guys Bible Study, 5:30–7:45 PM
HS Girls Bible Study, 7–9 PM (offsite)
Young Adults (22-35), 7 PM (offsite)

Tuesday
Men’s Bible Study, 7 AM (via ZOOM)
Chair Yoga, 9 AM
Women’s Bible Study, 10 AM–12 PM
PEP (Prayer/Exercise/Praise), 10:15 AM
Men’s Golf (Twin Rivers), Tee time: 3:30 PM
Pickleball, 6–8 PM
Celebrate Recovery, 7 PM (dinner at 6)
Women’s Bible Study, 7 PM
NEW! Kids Christmas Party, 6–8 PM
Prodigal College Nights, 7:30 PM

Worship Set

  • Glorious Day by Passion
  • 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman
  • Jesus We Love You by Bethel Music
  • Great Are You Lord by All Sons & Daughters

Wednesday
Prayer Gathering, 7–8 AM
Yoga, 10:30 AM & 2:30 PM
Pickup Football, 3–4:30 PM
College Prayer Group, 6–7:30 PM (offsite)
Middle School EPIC Party, 6–8 PM

Thursday
Men’s Bible Study, 6:30–7:30 AM
Men’s Small Group, 6:45–7:45 AM

Friday
Men’s Bible Study, 7 AM
Women’s Bible Study, 10 AM–11:30 AM

UPCOMING EVENTS

Upward Soccer
The Spring 2024 Season begins week of Jan 15; evaluation on Dec 17 (2-4 PM). Cost: $115; ages: 4 years-8th grade. JesseBachman@universitycarillon.net for more info; sign up online.

Christmas Parties
Come on out and enjoy the fun! More info available online!
• HS EPIC (tonight, 5-7:30 PM)
• Kids Party (Dec 12, 5-7:30 PM) – Register
• College (Dec 12, 7:30 PM)
• MS EPIC (Dec 13, 6–8 PM)
• Young Adults (age 22-35) (Dec 18)

Blue Christmas
Join us on Dec 21 at 7 PM in the EPICenter, for a simple service designed to acknowledge Jesus’ place in the “both/and”—the hopeful and the heavy, the joy and the loss, the celebration and the grief. Blue Christmas is a type of gathering in recognition of the darkness and loneliness that many carry into this season of light. All are welcome.

Campfire Christmas
On Friday, Dec 22 from 5:30–8 PM we’ll be outside on the field by the pond roasting marshmallows, singing Christmas carols, hanging out with miniature horses and playing games to prepare our hearts for the gift of Christmas. Best of all, it’s FREE—bring some friends and family, and either lawn chairs or picnic blankets and we’ll take care of the rest.

Christmas Eve
Spend Christmas Eve (Dec 24) with your church family, celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
3 PM—Traditional
5 PM—Family
7 PM—Contemporary
11 PM—Vessel (w/ Communion)

UPDATES

Community Pantry
Drop off non-perishable food items during the week (M-F, 8:30 AM–3 PM) or during Sunday gatherings; supports Faith UMC Food Bank.Needed items: canned raviolis/spaghettios, tuna or canned chicken, canned soup, canned beans, rice, ramen noodles, peanut butter, cereal and pasta.

NEW! Intentional Advent Guides
We want to equip you to approach the season of Advent (Dec 3—Dec 24) with intentionality. Pick up an “As A Child” Advent Devotional Guide (for teens & adults) to help you not miss God’s presence through this season. Adventure Calling booklets are available for kids up through 5th grade.

NEW! Dedicate a Poinsettia
If you’d like to dedicate a poinsettia ($10 suggested donation each) this season at our Christmas Eve service, in memory or in honor of loved ones, please fill out the dedication details online at universitycarillon.net/events.

HOPE Tree
Pick up a tag on The HOPE Tree in the church lobby. Help us collect items (toys, gift cards, socks & underwear) for the families being served at Christmas in the City event (at UC on Dec 16). Bring gifts to the church by Dec 11.

Job Opportunities
Front Desk (2 days/week: Thurs & Fri; 8:30 AM–3/4 PM); light clerical work, phones, etc. Share interest by email: ChrisAkers@universitycarillon.net

Join the facilities team; must be 18+, hours vary. More info online; contact: LarryByington@universitycarillon.net.
Sunday Shift (6 hrs)
Saturday Shift (4 hrs)
Evening Shifts (4-5 hrs/week)

RESOURCES

SOAP Scripture Readings
Want to spend more time in the word everyday? Pastor Jamie’s SOAP devotional (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer) will help you prepare for the new year ahead. Get daily scriptures in your mailbox that include steps of unpacking, applying and praying through the Word. Sign up at universitycarillon.net/SOAP

SOAP Archives: https://tinyurl.com/SOAParchives

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Sermon

(2nd week of Advent) — Jamie Westlake

Worship Set

Choir Singing – Christmas Cantata

  Angels From the Realms of Glory (GRP 190)
  The glory of Christmas (Choir Sings)

Scripture

Christmas Cantata