Rev’n Up!Rev’n Up!Rev’n Up!Rev’n Up! “Is your room cleaned up!?!?” she yelled up the stairs. The kids heard their mother’s voice, but they had different reactions. The oldest heard her mother clearly and remembered the last time she ignored such a call. She quickly went into her room and started picking up the dirty clothes off the floor and put them in the hamper. She made her bed, even fluffing the pillows. She straightened up the books on her desk, shut down the computer game she was playing earlier, and put three pairs of shoes back into the closet where they belonged (if not on her feet). Her younger brother, on the other hand, heard his mother’s call too, but he didn’t budge. He ignored her. Over the years he’s heard those calls up the stairs and they’ve lost their magnitude with him. He continued sitting on the floor , his back against the couch, in front of the large screen TV playing his video game, moving nothing but his thumbs, though be it at lightning speeds. The little sister, the smallest of the three kids, never heard her mother’s call. She was too busy listening to her music through her Beatsbydre headphones. The main lady in her life was not her mother, but Lady Gaga. Yes, even at the age of 12.

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Advent Worship

Dec. 5, 12, 19

Noon & 7 P.M.

Christmas Eve

5 P.M., 7 P.M., 11 P.M.

Christmas Day

10 A.M.

New Year’s Eve

7 P.M.

Festival of Lessons &

Carols

Dec. 23, 8 A.M, 10:45 A.M.

Worship With Us

DECEMBER 2012

It wasn’t long before the mother went up those

stairs to see her children and the condition of

their rooms. You know exactly what she found,

don’t you?

Dear members of King of Kings, Advent is a

time where the LORD calls to us through His

Word to prepare for His coming. If your heart

was like a room, what condition would the Lord

find it? Will you be one responding faithfully to

His call to worship or will you ignore Him? Will

you heed His call to share the truth and love of

the Messiah, Emmanuel? Perhaps you, or

someone you know, have been ignoring the

LORD for far too long. God is saying, “It’s time

for a change.” It’s time to get your room

clean...time to get your heart clean. The Season

of Advent is a season of repentance. It’s a time

where we humbly reflect on how the Lord Jesus

came to save His people, even the ones wasting

their time or those caught up in listening to the

voices of the world.

May we, as the Bride of Christ, respond

faithfully, hearing the call of Christ to come and

worship the LORD, loving Him with all our

Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength! May the LORD

develop in us Thankful Hearts that do seek to

prepare Him room.

With Advent Anticipation,

Pastor Jeff

Rev’n Up! Rev’n Up! Rev’n Up! Rev’n Up! Continued …

Advent Devotionals via

Email The Elders and other servant/leaders of KOK are writing up Daily Devotions based on our current Advent themes and scriptures. These are mailed out daily via email as well as posted on our website www.sakingofkings.com. We hope you enjoy reading these devotions written from a few hearts of your servant/leaders here at King of Kings. If you’re not receiving these, please make sure the church office has your correct email address. Thanks!

Advent/Christmas Adult

Bible Class Pastor Doria will lead a study each week examining various topics of Advent Preparation and the Excitement of Christmas while applying them to our daily lives. Dec 2: The Bride of Christ Dec 9: The Wilderness of Life Dec 16: Visions of Joy Dec 23: Sing Unto the LORD Dec 30: A Fresh Start in Faith Join us in the Undercroft each Sunday in December as class begins at 9:30 A.M. Guests are welcome!

Voices From The Edge Our Sunday worship services will feature insights for our lives from God’s Word through various visions and prophets who lived “on the edge.”

Midweek Worship Join us for short-but-sweet worship experiences during the week. These Wednesdays will have great hymnody and a focused scripture passage expounded upon for our spiritual nourishment. Join us either at Noon or at 7:00 P.M. We decorate the sanctuary Christmas Tree on Wednesday, December 5.

POWER TOOLSPOWER TOOLSPOWER TOOLSPOWER TOOLS – “Working For the

Man Upstairs: Your Job... Your

Calling... Your Life!” Is it work you’re looking for or a chance to serve God? Can they be one and the same? Join us as we consider, “Working for the Man Upstairs”, the newest Men’s NetWork Bible study. See how our jobs-no matter what they might be-are a conduit through which God’s work is done in this world. You can check out more info online at: http://www.lhmmen.com We meet on Monday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M. in the Youth Center throughout December, (but not Christmas Eve nor New Year’s Eve). Questions? Contact Mike Mosmeyer, David Palomo, Clancy Reagan, John Shear or Pastor Doria.

Human Care The Angel Tree is in the Narthex. If you would like to help out with a gift for a boy or girl, please take an angel. Please wrap the gift and put the angel tag on the outside of the package. Gifts need to be returned by Dec. 16. The menu and Christmas Basket sign up is in the Undercroft at the Information Center. Thank you for your support.

Reaching out in Love to Teens:

National Youth Gathering Many of our high school youth are preparing to

attend the National Youth Gathering next summer

here in San Antonio. At this time, the number of

youth from KOK planning to attend is about 15.

Because this event is a week long event with hotel

and food costs in addition to the great programming,

there is a hefty bill that is required. It is estimated

that each participant will need to raise ~ $1,000.00 to

attend this event. You have certainly heard of (and

probably participated in) some of their fundraisers,

but these only raise small amounts that are divided

among the mass group. Therefore, I’m encouraging a

different route; something more direct where we the

Church can more directly show our support for the

younger generation of faith and our leaders of

tomorrow while building intergenerational

connections.

The Board of Youth and Family will soon be offering

an opportunity for such direct support for these

teenagers. They are working out the details and will

soon come forth with the opportunity. Please

consider how you can show your support for these

young people and their families. Thanks for

considering!

~ Pastor Jeff

Looking back…looking forward!

As we draw to the close of 2012, there is a lot to look back on in the year that was blessed by God and exciting new parts of the Music Ministry of King of Kings. From starting Fun Nights, and having about 50 come to each event, to having a Music Camp that was a weeklong adventure in preparing for the first ever musical shared at King of Kings, there have been great things that have happened this year! We’ve seen continued growth in participation, and those participating in Music Ministry have been challenged (and stepped up to the challenge) to grow as musicians! So what is on tap from 2012? We’re continuing our Fun Nights, starting with our first one on January 18th, featuring music shared by Kip Fox, a Lutheran worship leader and songwriter from Arizona. We’ll be having six of these Fun Nights, and look forward to God’s blessings in our fellowship! Plans are being made to bring Joshua Chai, director of choral activities at Concordia University, Texas, to come and lead our choir and others from the area in a Saturday workshop in February. In March, on the Tuesday of Holy Week, we’ll be having a presentation of music by our groups and the reading of the Passion story. We’ll be putting together a musical shared by our children’s and youth choirs, and then over the summer, during our Music Camp, we’ll be putting together the same musical, incorporating the assistance of our choirs in teaching the parts to those who participate in our camp! These are just a sampling of things that are anticipated for 2012.

How can you be involved? There’s plenty of ways to be involved. First by praying. Pray that God continues to give us volunteers willing to give of their time and talent to worship God. Second, consider financially blessing our Music Ministry at our fundraising events, or to give a contribution to bless and grow the Music Ministry of King of Kings. Finally, consider being involved with your time, and your talent to praise and worship God. There are plenty of opportunities!

For this upcoming month, there are two major events on the calendar. The first is the Children’s Christmas program on December 16th at 6:00 P.M. Special pre-service music will begin at 5:30. Come and encourage our young musicians! On December 23rd, in both Sunday morning worship services, we will have a Festival of Lessons and Carols. This will incorporate our Youth Choir, Chancel Choir, Praise Teams, Youth Handbells, King’s Ringers and instrumentalists, along with your voices! Come and share in a unique participatory event that will bless your Christmas celebration!

In Christ’s Service,

Craig Harmann

Director of Music

Music Director’s Notes

The Education Board would like to thank all the

children that attended Vacation Bible School,

Kingdom Quest, LWML members and the

members of the congregation for helping with the

mission project “Operation Christmas Child” this

year. We delivered 62 filled shoe boxes on

November 12. Thank you so much for all your

efforts and donations.

Kingdom Quest Kids are enjoying their new

curriculum. At present they are getting ready for

the Christmas Program “He Makes All Things

Beautiful”, which will be Sunday evening

December 16 at 6:00 P.M. We would like to

encourage all the members and their friends to

attend this event. On December 15, the children

will be practicing this program beginning at 9:00

A.M. followed by the Happy Birthday Jesus party

sponsored by the Ed Board beginning at 11:00 A.M.

There is a new group that is in the process of

forming for families with children 5th grade and

under. Kathy Kersten and Deana Saenz are trying

to get this organized, please watch for further

details.

Home Huddles currently have four different groups

that meet at various times. Please check the church

website or contact Shirley Biar or Pastor Jeff if you

are interested in starting a new huddle.

Adult Sunday Bible Class will be starting some new

classes in January. Sue Nunnery will be teaching one

of the classes and Foundations of Faith will also

resume. The Ed Board is always looking for adult

teachers. If you are interested in doing this, please

contact Dean Claridge or Pastor Jeff.

We would like to thank each one of you for your

support for all the different groups here at King of

Kings. May you all have a blessed Christmas

season!!!

The Education

Board News

Youth Group Christmas Party Following the Progressive Dinner, all middle and high school youth are invited to stay and hang out in the youth center for a Christmas Party that will end at Midnight. There will be plenty of snacks and goodies to munch on while we play games and party! We will go on a Christmas sightseeing tour and sing Christmas carols, watch a Christmas Story and have a gift exchange game. Friends are welcome to join us too. If you would like to participate in the gift exchange bring a small ($5 limit) wrapped gift.

Service Project Is that Santa in the big green bus??? Yes! Our very own King of Kings Santa team will be volunteering with Elf Louise to deliver presents to families in need in our city on Sunday, Dec. 23. If you would like to participate in this fun and heartwarming service project please contact Desi Mosmeyer at 396-9198 or desi_mosmeyer@yahoo.com. We will be leaving King of Kings at 12:00 P.M., please wear a King of Kings shirt and meet in the youth center at 11:45 A.M.

Youth News

Kingdom Quest News

Children’s Christmas Program..information for Kingdom Quest students and families. Parents we are planning and practicing for this years program, “He Makes All Things Beautiful” during Kingdom Quest each week. The program will take place on Sunday December 16th at 6:00 P.M. More information will be coming home with your students soon. Please make sure to have your children attending so they can be prepared to participate. We are also still looking for one or two parents to help with costumes. Speak to your child’s leader if you are able to help with this. If you have questions about parts or songs please speak to your child’s leader or Heather Harmann, Sunday School Director. He Makes All Things Beautiful Join us Sunday, December 16th at 6:00 P.M. to see all of our Kingdom Quest kids joined by Middle and High School students as they tell the story of the nativity as Grandma and her grandchildren discover broken items in the attic and learn how God makes all things new.

ECDC News

King of Kings Early Childhood Development Center would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Christmas Program

We would like to invite you to our annual Christmas Program on December 7th at 6:30 P.M. in the Sanctuary. The children want to be a blessing to others by singing some Christmas Songs and sharing the story of Jesus. Teacher Appreciation

Our Teachers work very hard all day and have such a big responsibility. They do so much for so little. They help in spreading the Love of Jesus and they are busy planting the seed of Jesus into each child’s heart. Help me in acknowledging them and showing our appreciation to what they do for King of Kings. The ECDC is asking for monetary and gift donations for game prizes to give to the teachers at King of Kings as a small token of appreciation at our Christmas Staff Party. If you are interested and able to give, please call 210-656-6509 or e mail Savannah Mendoza at smendoza@sakingofkings.com for information of how you can help. King of Kings ECDC is representing for our

District!!!

As some of you may already know each year the Early Childhood Development Center attends the Early Childhood Educators conference. The LCMS TX District hosts the event and every 4 years we have the opportunity to plan and put together a conference for all of the educators. The Early childhood conference is set for January 10th, 11th,

and 12th in San Marcos, Texas at the Embassy Suites. This is a yearly 3 day conference where approximately 800-900 early childhood teachers from Texas District LCMS churches and schools attend. These teachers come from all over the state of Texas to reenergize and enjoy some teacher from nationally well know teachers and speakers. This year the San Antonio area Texas District LCMS churches and schools are leading and coordination the conference. The teachers of King of Kings ECDC are the committee chairs for the conference door prizes. We would like to invite anyone who would be willing and able to donate a door prize for the conference. The goal is for every teacher to leave the conference with at least one door prize. This is a great opportunity for the teachers to leave felling appreciated and honored. All door prizes are asked to be turned in by January 6th or earlier. Please contact Savannah or Heather at 656-6509 if you are interested in donating any items. Thanks! Here are a few suggestions for Door Prizes:

All sorts of teacher resource material for their class.

Pampered “goodies” for teachers. i.e. perfumes, manicure sets, makeup, etc.

Nationally known gift certificates (teachers come from all over Texas)

Stationary C.D.’S (Personal and for the classroom) Quilts, Blankets T-Shirts

These are just suggestions.

New Sermon Podcast

Sharing the Word from San Antonio, Texas with the World. King of Kings audio sermons are now available in a Podcast subscription. Anyone can subscribe, just go to the Sermon page of the web site, click on Launch Media Player and then click on Subscribe to Podcast. Now any time a new podcast is added it will automatically be downloaded to your podcast player. Let your friends and family know they can subscribe.

Worship – Online

Streaming We are up and running with our worship

services as well as highlights from each.

One volunteer each Sunday service

would be beneficial, so if you would like

to get involved in such a ministry, let

Pastor Doria know.

Another area where we need help/

improvement is in ‘sound’. We will

need to have more microphones

installed to pick up the congregation

singing and other aspects to help round

out the online experience.

If you would like to benefit from this

online experience, call the church office

and we can help you get set up. If you

would like to contribute financially to

help purchase microphones, please

contact Pastor Doria directly. Thank

you for your help in seeking to “Expand

God’s Kingdom...”

Media News

Stewardship

“And it came to pass in those

days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus…” is the way Luke’s account of the Christmas story begins in chapter two (KJV). That decree caused Mary and Joseph to travel to Bethlehem, the city of David, where Jesus was born according to ancient prophecy. God’s timing is perfect as He carries out His will. Galatians 4:4-5 reads, “But

when the time had fully come,

God sent His Son, born of a

woman, born under law, to

redeem those under law, that we

might receive the full rights of

sons.” (NIV) God’s promises are true and find their “amen” in Jesus. Throughout the Old Testament, God inspired His prophets to write down many promises of a Savior. The faithful people of God believed His promises and were saved by that faith even though they had not seen the Savior with their own eyes. They lived before Christmas and we live after Christmas. We also have not seen Jesus with our own eyes and yet, by the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit, we believe that on that first Christmas Christ took on Himself our human form. He kept the law perfectly for us, preached the good news of salvation, performed countless miracles and then offered Himself up as the

precious Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, ours included! Christmas is a very joyous occasion as we celebrate our Lord’s first coming into the world but we also know that the shadow of the cross already hovered over the manger where the baby Jesus was laid. He was born to die in our place so that the door to heaven will be open to us and all who believe in Him as our only true Lord and Savior. As Christian stewards we live in the light of the Gospel and freely and joyfully manage all of life and life’s resources for God’s purposes. God offered up His best for us and in response we strive to offer our best to Him. During this joyful Christmas season, we have many opportunities to show our love for God by showing love to all the neighbors He has placed around us, especially those who have special needs of body, soul and spirit. May God help us to use our gifts of time, talents, skills and financial resources to His glory and the welfare of those around us. May He especially help us to be like the shepherds and spread the good news of salvation in Christ alone!

--From LCMS Resources for Stewardship

December Birthdays 12/1 Sarah Ozment 12/2 Valerie Mulcahy 12/3 Ed Beasley Joshua Doria Kathy Kersten Ed Schweninger 12/4 Chris DiOrio 12/5 Trey Johnson, III 12/8 Matt Moen 12/9 Wes Becken Lloyd Cagle Karin Megan 12/10 Ryan Kast Charles Leschber 12/13 Mary Osborn 12/14 Mary Diaz Rudy Villagomez 12/15 McKenna Mosmeyer Kay Rung 12/17 Micah Valine 12/19 Mary Simms 12/23 Cash Mosmeyer Ray Schneider 12/24 Lorraine Cope 12/25 Craig Ankeny 12/26 Jan Heyer Jim Simms 12/27 Jim Sadlon 12/28 Cheryl Allen Roberta Fraser 12/29 Chuck Lundquist 12/30 Sharlene Critchley Kiersten Gleason Susan Nice 12/31 Roy Campbell

December Anniversaries 12/3 Norm & Barb Price 12/6 Cliff & Melissa Brewer 12/19 Andy & Lee Andersen 12/27 Ed & Kathryn Schweninger 12/28 Troy & Georgia Larson 12/29 Fred & Kay Rung

Serving in December

Elders 8:00 A.M. 10:45 A.M. Dec. 2 Chuck Lundquist Lloyd Cagle Andy Anderson Ed Schweninger

Dec. 9 Andy Andersen Charles Butler

Dec. 16 Andy Andersen Homer Guitron Ernest Domel Travis Kersten

Dec. 23 Andy Andersen TBA

Dec. 24 5:00 P.M. Lloyd Cagle, Travis Kersten 7:00 P.M. Tracey Lehmann, Homer Guitron 11:00 P.M. Ed Schweninger, Charles Leschber

Dec. 25 10:00 P.M. Charles Leschber

Dec. 30 Ernest Domel Travis Kersten Andy Andersen Homer Guitron

Dec. 31 7:00 P.M. Charles Leschber, Ed Schweninger

Acolytes 8:00 A.M. 10:45 A.M. Dec. 2 Megan Lehmann Ava Schweninger Clarian Mulcahy Ethan Schweninger Travis Langston Jordan Doria Dec. 5 7:00 p.m. Cody Bennett, Joshua Lerma

Dec. 9 Travis Langston Katelyn Gambrel Cassidy Denson Alex Krauss

Dec. 12 7:00 p.m. Megan Lehmann, Julianna Ledum

Dec. 16 Megan Lehmann Ava Schweninger Clarian Mulcahy Ethan Schweninger Cassidy Denson Jordan Doria Dec. 19 7:00 p.m. Cody Bennett, Joshua Lerma

Dec. 23 Travis Langston Katelyn Gambrel Cassidy Denson Alex Krauss

Dec. 24 5:00 P.M. Alex Krauss, Travis Langston, Cassidy Denson 7:00 P.M. Megan Lehmann, Juliana Ledum, Joshua Lerma 11:00 P.M. Clarian Mulcahy, Hannah Campbell, Jordan Doria

Dec. 25 10:00 P.M. Deidre Neill

Dec. 30 Megan Lehmann Ava Schweninger Clarian Mulcahy Ethan Schweninger Travis Langston Jordan Doria

Dec. 31 7:00 P.M. Megan Lehmann, Hannah Campbell, Juliana Ledum

Ushers 8:00 A.M. Ken Lloyd, Charles Schmidt, James Johnson, Charles Leschber, Lee Leschber 10:45 A.M. Dave Reimer, Dave Mullinix, Jared Mullinix, Mike Mosmeyer

Altar Guild Lana Anderson, Shawn Fechner, Judie Jones, Suzanne Mayhorn

Flowers Suzanne Mayhorn

Greeters 8:00 A.M Mike & Janis Alder