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First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor December 4, 2016

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 140

“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.”

– JS Bach (1685 – 1750)

Conducted by:

Dr. James C. Nissen Director of Music

Awake, calls the voice to us One of Bach’s most well-known works, Cantata 140, was composed in 1731 when he was in Leipzig and in the employ of the Lutheran church, composing music for its service amongst other duties. This cantata is based on a 1599 hymn by Philipp Nicolai, which in turn is based on the parable of the ten virgins contained in the gospel of Matthew.

Philipp Nicolai wrote the original hymn in three verses called Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, which translates to Awake, calls the voice to us, or alternatively, Sleepers, awake.

Bach then took that melody and turned it into a four-part chorale harmonization.

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins The story, from Matthew 25:1-13 goes like this:

Ten virgins are waiting in the night to meet the bridegroom. The five wise ones took extra oil for their lamp, the five foolish ones didn’t. The bridegroom is late arriving, and the ten virgins fall asleep. Upon awakening, they find their oil running low. The foolish virgins ask the wise ones to share their oil, but the wise ones refuse and tell them to go buy some instead.

While the foolish ones are off buying oil, the bridegroom arrives and enters the wedding banquet together with the wise virgins. The foolish virgins are shut out, and are refused entry, and the Lord says to them, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’ The message of the parable is: ‘Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.’

What is a cantata? The word cantata comes from the Italian word cantar which means ‘to sing.’ A cantata is a sung piece.

Similarly, the word sonata comes from sonare which means ‘to sound,’ hence ‘sonata’ which means sounded piece.

In the German Lutheran context during Bach’s time, the cantata was part of the Sunday church service, usually preceding the sermon. It was based on the chorale (or hymn), which in turn was based on the Bible-reading assigned for that week’s service. It was essentially a sermon in musical form.

1. Chorale (verse 1)

2. Secco Recitative – Darren Fedewa, tenor

3. Duet – Kelley Kimball, soprano; Nicholas Rathgeb, bass


5. Recitative accompanied – Nicholas Rathgeb, bass

6. Duet – Tori Darnell, soprano; Nicholas Rathgeb, bass


Notice how the three verses of the original hymn provide the overall structure. Bach then adds and embellishes in typical, magnificent Baroque style.

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1. Chorale Verse 1 Philipp Nicolai

The hymn melody forms the basis for this composition to which Bach adds instrumentation and voices in many layers. The original melody is known as the cantus firmus (‘latin for fixed melody').

Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, der Wächter sehr hoch auf der Zinne,

wach auf, du Stadt Jerusalem. Mitternacht heißt diese Stunde,

sie rufen uns mit hellem Munde, wo seid ihr klugen Jungfrauen?

Wohlauf, der Bräut’gam kömmt, steht auf, die Lampen nehmt,

Alleluia! Macht euch bereit zu der Hochzeit,

ihr müsset ihm entgegen gehn.

Awake, calls the voice to us of the watchmen high up in the tower;

awake, you city of Jerusalem. Midnight the hour is named;

they call to us with bright voices; where are you, wise virgins?

Indeed, the Bridegroom comes; rise up and take your lamps,

Alleluia! Make yourselves ready

for the wedding, you must go to meet Him.

FCC Orchestra

Andrew Cooper, oboe Alexandra Ostroff, viola Laurel Wellman, oboe Dan Plonka, viola Susan Hammerton, violin M.J. Quigley, cello Priscilla Johnson*, violin Marlo Williams, bass Mike Overdier, violin Timothy L. Huth, Organ Elaine Sargous, violin Rebecca Jones, Harpsichord *Concert Mistress

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps

and went to meet the bridegroom. –Matthew 25:1

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FCC Chancel Choir

Susan Aramaki, alto Betsy Hill*, alto Diane O’Connell, alto Sally Bowers, alto Larry Hill, bass Bernard Patterson*, tenor Peter Brown, bass Mark Hiselman, tenor Nicholas Rathgeb*, bass Tori Darnell*, soprano Suzanne Hopkins, soprano Robbie Sawitski, alto Darren Fedewa*, tenor Kelley Kimball*, soprano Barbara Scanlon*, soprano Paul Fossum*, bass Noah Luntzlara, bass Jo Warner, alto Terry Foster, soprano Dorian Norris, alto Maureen White-Goeman, soprano Jack Goeman, tenor Rikki Morrow-Spitzer*, alto Matthew Whitehead*, tenor

*FCC Chancel Choir Section Leaders BOLD FCC Members

“When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them; but the

wise took flasks of oil with their lamps.” –Matthew 25:3-4

2. Secco Recitative

Er kommt, er kommt, der Bräut’gam kommt,

ihr Töchter Zions, kommt heraus, Sein Ausgang eilet aus der Höhe

in euer Mutter Haus. Der Bräut’gam kommt, der einen Rehe

und jungen Hirschen gleich auf denen Hügeln springt

und euch das Mahl der Hochzeit bringt. Wacht auf, ermuntert euch,

den Bräut’gam zu empfangen; dort, sehet, kommt er hergegangen.

He comes, He comes, the Bridegroom comes,

O Zion's daughters, come out, his course runs from the heights

into your mother's house. The Bridegroom comes, who like a roe

and young stag leaps upon the hills;

to you He brings the wedding feast. Rise up, take heart,

to embrace the bridegroom; there, look, He comes this way.

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3. Duet (soprano and bass aria)

Wenn kömmst du, mein Heil? - Ich komme, dein Teil. -

Ich warte mit brennenden Öle. Eröffne den Saal

- Ich öffne den Saal - zum himmlischen Mahl.

Komm, Jesu. - Ich komme, komm, liebliche Seele.

When will You come, my Savior? - I come, as Your portion. -

I wait with burning oil. Now open the hall - I open the hall -

for the heavenly meal. Come, Jesus!

- I come, come, lovely soul! -

4. Chorale Verse 2

Zion hört die Wächter singen, das Herz tut ihr vor Freuden springen,

sie wachet und steht eilend auf. Ihr Freund kommt von Himmel prächtig, von Gnaden stark, von Wahrheit mächtig,

ihr Licht wird hell, ihr Stern geht auf. Nun komm, du werte Kron’,

Herr Jesu, Gottes Sohn, Hosianna!

Wir folgen all zum Freudensaal

und halten mit das Abendmahl.

Zion hears the watchmen sing, her heart leaps for joy within her,

she wakens and hastily arises. Her glorious Friend comes from heaven,

strong in mercy, powerful in truth, her light becomes bright, her star rises.

Now come, precious crown, Lord Jesus, the Son of God!

Hosannah! We all follow

to the hall of joy and hold the evening meal together.

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Mein Freund ist mein, My Friend is mine, - und ich bin sein, - - and I am yours -

Die Liebe soll nichts scheiden. love will never part us. Ich will mit dir I will with You

- du sollst mit mir - - you will with Me - im Himmels Rosen weiden, graze among heaven’s roses,

da Freude die Fülle, da Wonne wird sein. where complete pleasure and delight will be.

5. Recitative accompanied

So geh herein zu mir, du mir erwählte Braut! Ich habe mich mit dir

von Ewigkeit vertraut. Dich will ich auf mein Herz,

auf meinen Arm gleich wie ein Sigel setzen, und dein betrübtes Aug’ ergötzen.

Vergiß, o Seele, nun die Angst, den Schmerz,

den du erdulden müssen; auf meiner Linken sollst du ruhn,

und meine Rechte soll dich küssen.

So come in to Me, you My chosen bride!

I have to you eternally betrothed Myself.

I will set you upon My heart, upon My arm as a seal,

and delight your troubled eye. Forget, O soul, now

the fear, the pain which you have had to suffer;

upon My left hand you shall rest, and My right hand shall kiss you.

6. Duet (soprano and bass duet)

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Regarded as perhaps the greatest composer of all time, Bach was known during his lifetime primarily as an outstanding organ player and technician. The youngest of eight children born to musical parents, Johann Sebastian was destined to become a musician. While still young, he had mastered the organ and violin, and was also an excellent singer. At the age of ten, both of his parents died within a year of each other. He was fortunate to be taken in by an older brother who continued his musical education.

At fifteen, Bach secured his first position in the choir of St. Michael’s School in Lüneburg. He traveled little, never leaving Germany once in his life, but held various positions during his career in churches and in the service of the courts throughout the country.

A devout Lutheran, Bach composed a great many sacred works as his duties required when in the employ of the church: well over two hundred cantatas, several motets, five masses, three oratorios, and four settings of the Passion story, one of which, The St. Matthew Passion, is one of western music’s sublime masterpieces.

Johann Sebastian Bach

7. Chorale Verse 3

Gloria sei dir gesungen, mit Menschen- und englischen Zungen,

mit Harfen und mit Zimbeln schon. Von zwolf Perlen sind die Pforten, an deiner Stadt sind wir Konsorten

der Engel hoch um deine Thron. Kein Aug’ hat je gespurt,

kein Ohr hat je gehort solche Freude,

des sind wir froh, Io, io

ewig in dulchi jublio.

Let Gloria be sung to You with mortal and angelic tongues,

with harps and even with cymbals. Of twelve pearls the portals are made,

In your city we are companions Of the angels high around your throne.

No eye has ever perceived, no ear has ever heard

such joy like our happiness,

Io, io, eternally in dulci jubilo!

We Gather to Worship God

Silent Meditation “Take time to be aware that in the very midst of our busy preparations for the celebration of Christ’s birth in ancient Bethlehem, Christ is reborn in the Bethlehems of our homes and daily lives. Take time, slow down, be still, and be awake to the Divine Mystery that looks so common and so ordinary yet is wondrously present.”

‐‐Take Time to be Aware, Edward Hays

Prelude “Es est ein Ros’ entsprungen” (Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming) Johannes Brahms (1833‐1897)

Timothy L. Huth, Organist

Celebration of Community

Rev. Bob Livingston

Please sign the friendship pad and pass it down the row and back, giving us the opportunity to greet each other by name

* Gathering Hymn “Lift Up Your Heads, O Mighty Gates” Hymnal No. 117

* Call to Worship Betty Fowler

One: We gather this morning to sing of God’s steadfast love for us.

All: We gather to proclaim the faithful fulfillment of God’s promises in Jesus Christ.

One: We rejoice in the wonder of this holy season of Advent and

Christmas, as we prepare ourselves to once again receive the Christ Child in our worship and in our lives.

All: Wonder beyond all wonder, joy upon joy; love with us!

One: Let us worship God with one voice. Let us pray together.

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* Prayer of Invocation (In Unison)

All praise and thanks to you, O God. In the silence and the singing of this sacred season, may the glad tidings of hope, peace, love, and joy be our calling and purpose. Shine upon us and help us to be instruments of light and love in our dark and broken world, through Jesus, who taught us when praying to say together…

* Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be they 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and glory, forever. Amen.

* Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was

in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle: Peace

(Children are invited to church school following the lighting of the Advent candle.)

Offertory Sentences

and Offertory

* Prayer of Dedication

* Doxology

Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:2‐7 Pew Bible Pages 624‐625

Choral Presentation J. S. Bach Cantata 140 Dr. James Nissen, Director of Music Pastoral Prayer Rev. Bob Livingston

Advent Family, The Allen Family: Carey, Ben, Megan, and Emma

Rev. Darcy Crain‐Polly

Rev. Darcy Crain‐Polly

We Go Forth to Live and Serve

* Closing Hymn “Joy to the World” Pilgrim Hymnal No. 130

Charge and Benediction

Postlude * Congregation Standing (Please feel free to remain seated if standing is too difficult for you.)

As you leave, please be considerate of those who may wish to remain and listen to the

postlude.

Please join us in the Mayflower Room and Mayflower Lobby for our time of friendship and refreshments following the worship service.

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“Terry Smith” Benediction by James Nissen “On This Day Earth Shall Ring” (Personent Hodie) Robert W. Smith Timothy L. Huth, organist

Isaiah 9:2-7

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined.

You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest,

as people exult when dividing plunder.

For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian.

For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood

shall be burned as fuel for the fire.

For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named

Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with

justice and with righteousness from this time onwards and for evermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING DECEMBER 11 My Fellow Congregationalists,

At the November Church Council meeting Bob, Darcy, and the council members discussed the desire to speak out about the values of the Congregation in light of the current state of cultural events.

Our church was founded in response to the events of 1847 around slavery. The congregation at the time wanted to be vocal about their values regarding the freedom of all people. In 1847 there was not much of a voice against slavery in the community. The church published their views with resolutions against slavery. They invited speakers who voiced opinions against slavery to speak in the community.

There are incidents against individuals of minority groups occurring in our community in 2016 that cannot be ignored. Bob recommended that we make a resolution that states we, the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor, are against these actions and are willing to protect those being unjustly persecuted. One suggestion is to join other groups and churches by putting up signs stating that we support "One Human Family." Another suggestion is to draft a resolution and present it to the congregation for approval at a special meeting.

A motion to call a special meeting, to ask for approval of a resolution in support of all people, on December 11, 2016, was approved unanimously.

We would like you to read the resolution agreed upon by the Church Council and attend this special meeting to ask questions and hopefully approve this resolution. We are considering ways to share the resolution with the public: in our website, possibly media sources, and with Ann Arbor City Council.

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Thanks so much and we hope to see you at this special meeting on December 11 immediately fol-lowing the 10 a.m. church service. Blessings, Peg Council Chair

The full text of the proposed resolution:

Resolution Reaffirming Our Commitment to Inclusion The First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor

December 11, 2016

WHEREAS, recently our community has been buffeted by ethnic and religious bigotry in the forms of violent physical and verbal assaults on individuals and groups;

WHEREAS, The First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor was founded in 1847 as a protest by its members against the institution and practice of slavery as noted in our Church's earliest written history: "The founders of Congregationalism in Ann Arbor were men and women of stalwart Chris-tian character and deep and abiding Christian faith. They were ever devoted to principle. In particu-lar they held firmly to the principle of human brotherhood, believing that all [people] are of equal worth in the sight of God and that each one is entitled to the full and free expression of their thoughts and feelings;" THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that as the members of the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor, we reaffirm our commitment to the value and dignity of each human being and to the pro-tection of the civil rights and liberties of all persons, regardless of religion, race or ethnicity, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, or economic condition. We welcome all people to our sanctuary no matter what their story. We believe God loves and embraces all people. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we speak out against hate speech, physical attacks, and threats aimed at individuals or groups. We work to make our Ann Arbor community free of hatred and intimidation. We welcome all people of goodwill to join us in that effort and to embrace the task of reconciliation among all men and women. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that our church continues to follow the teachings of Dr. Carl Patton, FCC minister from 1900-1911, whose "motto was tolerance, and it mattered not at all wheth-er an individual was a Jew or a Gentile, a Catholic or a Protestant. His standard was Christian liv-ing." BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that FCC members embrace the values recently expounded by our current minister, Dr. Bob Livingston, who said the "central message of the New Testament...I be-lieve, is a message of acceptance, and abundance, and love, and inclusion. I am convinced more to-day than ever before that the Church, and in particular our church, is called to be such a radical and accepting community in our nation and world today. We are called to be the body of believers, who take very seriously God's call upon our lives to live out and incarnate the good news of God's limit-less love and welcome for all people - no matter one's race, or creed, or sexual orientation, or age, or gender, or marital status, or economic circumstance, or political point of view." BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that we affirm that FCC's historic commitment to basic human rights and to the freedom and value of all persons, based on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, remains FCC's guiding principle to this day. It is the backbone of our congregation. "Whatever your story, you're welcome here."

Welcome! We are glad you joined us this Sunday and look forward to meeting and getting to know you. Please join us after the 10 a.m. service for refreshments and friendship upstairs in Pilgrim Hall. Please don’t forget to visit our website at www.fccannarbor.org to learn more about our church.

Sunday

Worship

During our programming year (September through May), we offer our contemporary worship service in Pilgrim Hall at 9:00 a.m. There is a brief 15-minute communion service in our Douglas Memorial Chapel at 9:30 a.m. Our more traditional worship service is in the sanctuary at 10 a.m., and is normally followed by refreshments and friendship in Pilgrim Hall.

Childcare and

Church School

Nursery care is available for children newborn to 2 years of age with screened and consistent childcare workers. If you’d like to keep your infant or child with you in worship, you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to move about during the service as is needed. Church school begins with preschool (3-5 years) and continues through high school. Preschoolers may be dropped off before the service and checked into their class, or they are welcome to participate in our children’s circle, which is a time when children are invited to come forward with the pastors for a brief children’s message towards the beginning of the service. Afterward, the children are invited to church school.

Luncheon

Group

These luncheon gatherings, hosted by Bob Livingston, meet monthly on the fourth Monday of each month (September through May). They are highly informal, with welcoming and wide-ranging conversations with the hopeful result of the nourishment of both the mind and the body. The luncheons are held at Knight’s Restaurant on 2324 Dexter Ave. Our next luncheon will be December 5th at 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday Night

Series (TNS)

At TNS, we view and discuss a variety of relevant and interesting theological issues. We meet Tuesday evenings at FCC in the Mayflower Room. Please contact Bob at [email protected] if you have questions or want more information. TNS will recess until January 10th. We hope to see you then.

Text Breakfast We gather with Bob Livingston every Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Classic Cup Café (4389 Jackson Rd) for lively discussion. Our next breakfast is scheduled for December 7th. We will be reading Matthew 1:18-25. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mind & Spirit

Book Group

Church women meet on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 10:15 a.m. in the Mayflower Room. It is a community of women of all ages. We enjoy reading and sharing our life stories as a means of personal and spiritual growth. We will begin discussing Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly A. Turner, PhD. on December 7, 2016. Please bring a copy of the book with you. See you in November.

20/40 Group Our 20-, 30-, and 40– somethings meet on Wednesday evenings. Our next gathering will be December 7th in the Meeting Room. Childcare provided.

Single Moms

Ministry

Our single moms will participate in the Wrapped In Love event on December 15th from 6-8 p.m. Programming will include dinner, our Wrapped In Love gift market, and cookie decorating. Thanks to all our volunteers that make this ministry possible!

THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ANN ARBOR

THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF ANN ARBOR

Second Sunday Presentation

December 4

Today, after the 10 a.m. worship service, Contemporary Issues Committee will present a program by Anya Abramzon, Executive Director of Jewish Family Services (JFS) in Ann Arbor. Our upcoming CIC program will provide an opportunity to learn from the Executive Director exactly how refugee resettlement will be impacted in Ann Arbor and how FCC members can continue to help. Please join us in the lower level Meeting Room for this important update from Anya!

Special Congregational

Meeting

SECOND CALL TO A SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: This is the second official call to a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, December 11, following the 10 a.m. sanctuary worship service. This special congregational meeting is being called by a vote of our Church Council, to hear, discuss, and vote on a special Church Council resolution affirming our Church's historical legacy of love and care and lifting up our important and continuing role of being a welcoming, accepting, and safe place for all people. We invite you to be here and join us for that special congregational meeting.

Wrapped in Love

December 15

This year at the First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor, we will be hosting our first annual Wrapped in Love event on December 15th.

We begin with a delicious home cooked family meal. Then, through do-nated unopened gift items and SCRIP cards, children and parents will shop for gifts, wrap them, and be able to surprise one another Christmas morning. We will decorate cookies together after all gifts are wrapped.

Want to help? Volunteer sign up and donations are at the SCRIP table. We appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness and are excited to bring this event to FCC!

M & O Christmas Gift

Wish Tree

Just Making Sure! Please check out our Christmas Wish Tree after church today. Last week we were getting close to having all the tags taken, but there may be a few left to remove today...and if this is the case we would be so grateful for your help! Remember, all gifts need to be brought to the Church by next Sunday, December 11th! Thank you all for your help! — The M&O Committee

Mayflower Gallery The new exhibit recently hung in the gallery is “Confluence/ Art and De-sign” with photographs of work by Lisa Sauve and Adam Smith, the tal-ented principals of Synecdoche Design Studio in Ann Arbor. According to their website, “Synecdoche is a design/make studio. The office explores how design can impact at multiple scales or architecture, interior design, furniture and installations for simultaneous design solutions.” It is fasci-nating to see some of their artful applications and if you look closely, you might recognize some of the installations/locations in the photos. Lisa is the daughter of Nancy Sauve. Also on display in the gallery is a very meaningful sculptural piece by Sa-rah Ward. Sarah has used discarded Sunday bulletins to fold tiny origami paper cranes, which she has then attached on branches of a weeping wil-low tree. Her sensitive, conceptual and personal interpretation is based on the Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes story. Thanks to Lisa, Adam and Sarah for sharing their creativity with us!

STAFF

Senior Minister Robert K. Livingston (ext. 554) Associate Minister Darcy A. Crain-Polly (ext. 552)

Minister Emeritus Terry N. Smith

Minister Emerita Dorothy Lenz Director of Christian Ed. Sarah Chaffee (ext. 553)

Director of Music James C. Nissen (ext. 555)

Music Worship Leader Terry Farmer (ext. 557) Director of Music Emeritus Willis Patterson

Organist Timothy L. Huth

Organist Emerita Marilyn Mason Pianist Rebecca Jones

Chapel Organist Katherine Johnson

Hand Chimes Cindy Bylsma

Bookkeeper Nancy Sauve (ext. 560) Administrative Assistant Renee Bovee (ext. 550)

Wedding Coordinator Betty Jahnke

Custodian Steffen Gelletly Sound/AV Techs Sarah Ward, Brandon Bovee,

Greg Eggelston

608 E. William St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2420 Office: (734) 662-1679 Email: [email protected]

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS

TODAY IN CHURCH SCHOOL

Preschoolers are invited downstairs to church school before the service.

Children K—12 are invited downstairs to church school following the Advent Candle lighting.

FCC OFFICE HOURS

Monday—Friday 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2016


December 4 8:30 a.m. Deacons Meeting

10:00 a.m. Special FCC Music Service

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Issues 2nd Sunday (Lower Level Meeting Room)

December 7 12:00 p.m. Glacier Hills Luncheon

6:30 p.m. 20/40 Meeting Room

December 11 BAKE SALE

9:00 a.m. The Christmas Story in Music Pilgrim Hall

6:00 p.m. Middle School Girl’s Night

December 14 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Food Gatherers (volunteers 8 & up) RSVP to [email protected]

6:30 p.m. 20/40 Christmas Party

December 15 6:00 p.m. Wrapped in Love

December 16 7:30 p.m. Glenn Tucker Jazz Nativity

December 18 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Service Special Music Performance

11:10 a.m. Intergenerational Trip Meeting

December 19 11:30 a.m. FCC Lunch Group (Knight’s)

December 21 8:30 a.m. Text Breakfast (Classic Cup Café)

December 23 11:00 a.m. Dress Rehearsal for Christmas Eve

December 24 4:00 p.m. FCC Live Nativity

5:30 p.m. FCC Pageant Service

8:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Service


SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT SPECIAL FCC MUSIC DAY

8:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

9:00 a.m. NO 9 AM WORSHIP (Men’s rotating shelter)

9:30 a.m. Chapel Communion, Douglas Chapel

10:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. Friendship Time, Pilgrim Hall

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Issues Second Sunday

11:15 a.m. Hand Chime Rehearsal, Hand Chime Room

THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT SPECIAL CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DAY


9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship, Pilgrim Hall





FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT


9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship, Pilgrim Hall





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