A WORSHIP SERVICE FOR OUR LORD’S DAY
*Please stand, if you are able.
December 21, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:15 & 10:45 A.M.
PRELUDE
Hark ! the Herald Angels Sing
Marilyn Reimer
(with Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik”)
Joy Pan Qiu and Lan Qiu, violin; Marilyn Kredel, piano
WORDS OF WELCOME
LUKE 2:1-7
STILL, STILL, STILL
Arr. Bolk
Hannah Beard, Emma Bennett and Lexi Tronzo, vocals
LUKE 2:8-12
SHEPHERDS WHY THIS JUBILEE
Arr. Afdahl
Adult Bell Choir, directed by Danya Tiller Elliott
Steve Beard
GOSPEL OF LUKE BIRTH NARRATIVE
Luke 1 and 2 (NIV)
Mt. View Drama Team, in order of speaking:
Peter Flynn, Charlie Randolph, Tristin Miller,
Laura Squires, Kay Randolph and Bethanne Outcalt
READINGS
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Kevin Streelman, guitar and vocals
LUKE 2:13
BEHOLD THE STAR
Traditional
GLORY TO GOD
LIGHTING OUR FOURTH CANDLE OF ADVENT—LOVE
ADVENT READERS (9:15)
Ben and Stacey Reeves & Family
(10:45)
Ron and Betty Rowland
Hear the words of the prophet Isaiah: “Therefore the Lord himself will give
you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and
shall name him Immanuel.”
In God’s time of love, we will learn to choose what is good.
As we wait for God’s time, in faith we light the candle of Love.
(Please pause as we light the candle of Love, then respond.)
All: Come, let us walk in the light of the LORD!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
Go, Tell It on the M ountain
I KNOW WHO HE WAS
Jim Erven, vocals
OFFERTORY
Christmas Medley No. 2
Al Roselieb, flugelhorn; Jackie Huber, piano
No. 218
Arr. Bolks
MATTHEW 1:18-21
Fettke
READINGS AND LUKE 1:28-31
*HYMN
Joy to the World!
Arr. Rouse
ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY
THE FIRST NOEL/PACHELBEL’S CANON Arr. Clawson
Lan Qiu and Joy Pan Qiu, violin; Marilyn Kredel, piano
READINGS
LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH
Arr. Courtney
Hannah Beard, Emma Bennett, Kaitlyn Dodaro,
Matthew Dodaro, Peyton Fosberg, Emma Forney,
Chloe Korb, Emma Korb, Lexi Tronzo
BENEDICTION
No. 179
POSTLUDE
Carol Improvisation
Mt. View is a member of Christian Copyright Licensing International
(CCLI License No. 196717).
READINGS
BETHLEHEM
Forrest
READINGS
Ralph Meredith,
Emma Forney & Matthew Dodaro
HIS NAME WAS JESUS
Hildebrand
READINGS
Presented by the Mountain View Sanctuary Choir
Directed by Kay Randolph
EARTH WAS WAITING
Handel
IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR
Danya Tiller Elliott, vocals
“Prince of Peace“
READINGS
Arr. Fettke
Althouse
A WORSHIP SERVICE FOR OUR LORD’S DAY
*Please stand, if you are able.
December 21, 2014
PRELUDE
Fourth Sunday of Ad vent
8:00 A.M.
Carol Medley
Pritchard
Jim and Susan Erven, vocals; Jackie Huber, piano
WORDS OF WELCOME
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Jim and Susan Erven, vocals
Pritchard
Hear the words of the prophet Isaiah: “Therefore the Lord himself will give
you a sign. Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and
shall name him Immanuel.”
In God’s time of love, we will learn to choose what is good.
All: Come, let us walk in the light of the LORD!
Beers
Please pass the friendship pad and note the names of people
worshipping with you that you may greet each other more personally after the service.
*DOXOLOGY
No. 34
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE
SERMON
Go, T ell It on the M ountain
Peace Carol
Jim and Susan Erven, vocals
Matthew 1:18-25
Page 681 in the Pew Bibles
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
As we wait for God’s time, in faith we light the candle of Love.
(Please pause as we light the candle of Love, then respond.)
No. 218
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Forgive my sins, O Lord. The sins of my soul and the sins of my body.
The sins I have done to please myself and the sins I have done to please
others. Forgive those sins which I know and those which I know not.
Forgive them all in your mercy, that I may share the hope of the
prophets, the songs of the angels, and the wonder of the shepherds.
Cleanse my soul that your son, when he comes, may find in me a
dwelling place.
SILENT CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*THE APOSTLES’ CREED (Unison)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth:
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by
the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. He descended into hell. The
third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and
sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He
shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion
of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and the
life everlasting. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy 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 the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY
LIGHTING OUR FOURTH CANDLE OF ADVENT
Lighting the Candle of Love
*HYMN OF PRAISE
PASTORAL PRAYER
Isaiah 35:1-10
Page 508 in the Pew Bibles
*CLOSING HYMN
“You Shall Call His Name Jesus”
Joy to the World!
Gary Doan
vs. 1-2, No. 179
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Jean Spanko, organ
Mendelssohn
Mt. View is a member of Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI License No. 196717).
Release the Mission in You!
It is time to build another house! We will be signing up volunteers in
January for an early February start date. The Presbyterian Coalition and
the Episcopal Coalition will be building a new home in connection with
Wells Fargo Bank. The home will be located in South Phoenix at 5228 S. 14th Street,
near where we have built in the past. The home is three bedrooms and one level, and
we will need your help on five work days joining in fellowship and work with the family
and other Presbyterians. Look for Habitat at the Mission table in January!
MOUNTAIN VIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
invites you to join our community of Christ.
NEW MEMBER SIGN-UPS
TODAY through January 25 at the Membership Kiosk from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
NEW MEMBER CLASS is Saturday, January 31, 9:00-11:15 a.m.
In the EEC near playground.
Presentation of New Members is Sunday, February 8.
When signing the attendance pad, please indicate “Wish to Join”
and include your contact information. Welcome!!
BETH MOORE CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 7 & 8
Believing God: Experiencing a Fresh Explosion of Faith by Beth Moore is
based on Isaiah 43:10. Beth explores what it means not only "to believe in
God" but "to believe Him." She encourages women to deepen their own
trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him.
This is a ten-week interactive study for women of all ages and uses a
combination of workbook readings and exercises and video sessions.
We will have two sessions of “Believing God” - Wednesday mornings, starting
January 7th and led by Jody Howe—9:00-11:00 a.m. in the EEC; and Thursday
evenings, beginning January 8th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the EEC and led by Beth
Burton. Participant cost will be $20.00 to cover the cost of the workbooks.
Please come join us for a thought-provoking, God-loving experience!
ALL WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES
RESUME JANUARY 7.
JOIN US FOR DINNER, ADULT ED. AND
CHILDREN’S/YOUTH ACTIVITIES!
A Dramatic Presentation of the NIV Text
at Mountain View Presbyterian Church
On February 8th 2015, in all three Sanctuary services, we will be
presenting the Gospel of Luke in dramatic format. It will be similar
to the February 2014 presentation of Mark, and the 2013
presentation of John, in that we will present the NIV text in order,
word for word. Except that Luke is much longer than Mark so, in February, the
drama will focus on the ministry of Jesus prior to Holy Week, and the Holy Week
drama will be presented at a later time. Also, Luke has many favorite, but long,
teachings of Jesus, such as The Good Samaritan and The Prodigal Son. So for
the Luke presentation it will be a combination of fully memorized drama plus
readings of certain sections.
Kay Randolph and Peter Flynn are again jointly directing this presentation. If you
would like to view the John and Mark dramas then you can find the videos by
searching for “Mountain View Presbyterian Gospel” on YouTube.
MOUNTAIN VIEW COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
What is the Mountain View Community Directory?
You know that absolutely invaluable book that sits on your desk or is always in
your purse? It’s the book you look up that member of the church family that you
talked to in the courtyard, but their name fell out of your head. It’s the book
where you look up a helper, a mission partner or a fellow team member.
We are expanding the book to include all members of our Mountain View
Community: Church Members, Associate Members, Family, Friends, Visitors,
Winter Visitors, Families of Sunday Schoolers and Families of Youth Group
Members. We want everyone to be in the directory so that it truly represents our
Mountain View Community!
Why are We Doing a New Directory Now?
It has been a number of years since the directory was last published. We have
many new members. Some of our dear friends have left us. Staff has changed.
Children have grown up. Babies have been born. Hairstyles have changed.
Clothing styles have changed. It is time for an update!
How Can You Help?
First, make sure you have signed up to have your photo taken and have verified
your church information. Then, talk to a friend and ask them to be in the
directory, too.
Website: Go to www.mtviewpres.org main page under Photo Directory
Sign-Up to sign up for your photo session.
JANUARY – Photos Taken: Receive Your Free 8 x 10
Be sure you have signed up to have your photo taken. You will receive a
reminder about your appointment. There will be four photographers available
during the January 6-January 24 dates.
TUE.
WED.
THU.
FRI.
SAT.
6 JANUARY
7 JANUARY
8 JANUARY
9 JANUARY
10 JANUARY
1:00 to 8:30 pm
1:00 to 8:30 pm
1:00 to 8:30 pm
1:00 to 8:30 pm
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
THU.
FRI.
SAT.
22 JANUARY
23 JANUARY
24 JANUARY
1:00 to 8:30 pm
1:00 to 8:30 pm
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Possible additional dates:
THU.
29 JANUARY
FRI.
30 JANUARY
SAT.
31 JANUARY
1:00 to 8:30 pm
1:00 to 8:30 pm
10:00 am to 5:30 pm
FEBRUARY – Directory Assembled
The directory committee will be compiling and assembling the directory.
MARCH – Print Directory, Prepare to Distribute Directory by Easter
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Everyone who has had their photo taken receives their Mountain View
Community Directory. We are planning to have the directory ready prior to
Easter Sunday.
If you have questions please call or contact by email:
Evelyn Sanderson, 480-860-6782 or
[email protected]
Please prayerfully consider including the MVPC Foundation
in your Will and Estate plan.
Attention All College Students!!
Come and hang out and catch up with your Mountain View
college friends on Sunday, December 28 at 10:00 a.m. in
Meredith Hall. Food and drinks will be provided. Hope to
see you there!
This series showcases musicians of The Phoenix Symphony
: 4th Monday of the month from 10:00 to 11:15 am
: Mountain View Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
: FREE, but donations are welcome.
January 26, 2015 – Cello & Piano
Jan Simiz, Associate Principal Cello
Larry Loeber, Principal Pianist
March 23, 2015 - Violin & Piano Duo
Levon Zarasian, Violin
Peter Gharibian, Piano
February 23, 2015 - Violin Quartet
Dana Pasley, Lan Qiu
Ron Whaley, Levon Zarasian
April 27, 2015 To Be Announced
2014 / 2015 Mountain View Artist Series
4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted )
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January 11 — 4:00 p.m. / Pilgrim Rest Choir
February 15 — 4:00 & 6:00 p.m. Seatings / Heart of America Choir Concert *
April 26 — 4:00 p.m. / Phoenix Rescue Mission Benefit Concert
*Ticketed Event
January 23 - 25 in Prescott, AZ. $100.00 includes food, transportation and lodging.
Contact Megan with questions at [email protected].
February 6 - 8 at UCYC Camp in Prescott, AZ Fill out the registration form, and submit it
with a check made payable to Mountain View Presbyterian Church.
Contact Molly with questions at [email protected]
The dates are January 4, 11, 18; February 1, 8, 15, 22; March 1, 15, 22. Class is from 12:302:00, with lunch from 12-12:30. Please sign up to bring lunch for the group (there will be
around 20 people) at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094aafaf2ba1fe3-confirmation
Confirmation class is open to 8th graders and up.
Single Seniors—"Chat and Chew"
January 10 at 11:30 a.m.
Please plan to come for lunch at
Starfire Club House (Hayden, just north of Shea)
The "Program" is just Lunch!!!!
RSVP to [email protected]
or 480-947-1810 by January 8, 2015
Thank you for you generous donations to Our Manna Closet. Please help us in
continuing to assist people in our congregation and community who are in
need. We are currently in need of Peanut Butter & Jelly, Hormel’s Completes,
or Beef Stew. Please bring your donation any Sunday and place it in the
shopping cart outside of the Sanctuary!
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MT. VIEW SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES (please contact the following)
Coffee Fellowship (Sundays)
Counting Team
Deacons
Gabriel's
Membership
Men of Mt. View
Missions
Mountaineers
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Prayer Chain
-
Stephen Ministry
Valle Library
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Women’s Ministries
FELLOWSHIP
-
Greg Miskovsky
Don Kredel
Susan Mattson
Trip Demaree
Chuck Squires
Phil Arrieta
Andrew Fosberg
Dick Fossen
Gail Loeffel
Bev Roselieb
Donna McCain
Ruth Sandbo
Sandra Van Orden
Marilyn Kevern
Anne Franquemont
Patti Ashton
480-522-4240
480-998-7513
480-951-5374
602-549-9725
480-451-9239
602-525-2696
602-369-5936
602-499-6600
480-949-7117
480-816-9544
480-266-9663
480-948-9608
480-664-1163
480-451-7545
480-225-2437
602-702-0583
Book Circle
Anne Eggert
602-821-9529
Bridge Circle
Carolyn Smith
480-948-9234
Hands for Mission
Nancy Prinsze
480-860-8929
Men’s Bible Study
Phil Arrieta
602-525-2696
Moms Together
Mickella Paden
480-947-6068
Naomi Circle
Merry Cole Bender
480-905-8180
Ruth Circle
Anita Foulk
480-860-0541
Sarah Circle
Marilyn Chaddock
480-836-3968
Stitchin’ Sisters
Berte Baker
970-980-8734
TGIF
Molly Korb
480-998-1085
Women’s Bible Study
Sharon Palenkas
480-998-1085
Young Families
Carly Dunlap
480-266-8501
ELDER OF THE MONTH - Andrew Fosberg - 602-369-5936
PASTORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Senior Pastor - Stephen Beard
[email protected]
Associate Pastor - Kirk Sexton
[email protected]
Pastoral Associate-Part Time - Lyn Corazin
[email protected]
Pastoral Counselor - Gary Doan
[email protected]
Director of Music Ministry - Kay Randolph
[email protected]
Associate Director of Music Ministry - Danya Tiller Elliott [email protected]
Principal Organist - Jackie Huber
[email protected]
Associate Organist - Marilyn Kredel
[email protected]
Director of Contemporary Worship-Music - Ted Levie
[email protected]
Director of Children’s & Family Ministry - Molly Korb
[email protected]
Children’s Ministry Assistant - Kerry Kehoe
[email protected]
Director of Student Ministry - Dave Robinson
[email protected]
Director of Jr. High Ministry - Megan Begeman
[email protected]
Director of Special Needs Ministry - Melissa Forney
[email protected]
Parish Nurse - Fran Thurber
[email protected]
Director of Operations - Brenda Bolton
[email protected]
Financial Administrator - Su Streich
[email protected]
Admin. Assistant/Membership Clerk - Joanne Johnson
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant/Publications - Ann McKee
[email protected]
Property Manager - Mike Carney
[email protected]
Technical Assistant - Craig Cobley
[email protected]
Sexton - Alberto Morales
Pastor Emeritus - Ralph Meredith
Organist Emeritus - Sherwin Snyder
TODAY, SUNDAY-DECEMBER 21-FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT
- Traditional Service, 8:00, 9:15 & 10:45 am, Sanctuary
- Contemporary Service, 9:00 am, Meredith Hall
- “The Acts of the Apostles”, 9:00-10:00 am, #A101
- Sunday School, 9:30-10:15 am
- Pre-Teen Ministry, 9:30-10:15 am, MH #12
- Jr. High “Bridge”, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Annex #101
- Sr. High Wake-Up Call, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Annex #206
MONDAY-DECEMBER 22
TUESDAY-DECEMBER 23
- NO Session Meeting
WEDNESDAY-DECEMBER 24
- Office Closed at 12:00 pm for Christmas Eve
- Traditional Services - 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 & 11:00 pm, Sanctuary
- Contemporary Service - 5:30 pm, Meredith Hall
THURSDAY-DECEMBER 25
- Office Closed for Christmas Day
FRIDAY-DECEMBER 26
- Men’s Bible Study, 6:30 am, Annex #206
SATURDAY-DECEMBER 27
- Sanctuary Reserved, 6:30-10:00 am
- Dave Anderson Memorial Service & Reception, 3:00 pm, Sanctuary & Meredith Hall
SUNDAY-DECEMBER 28-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
- Traditional Service, 9:15 & 10:45 am, Sanctuary
- NO “Acts of the Apostles”—Resumes January 4
- NO Contemporary Service—Resumes January 4
- NO Sunday School or Youth Groups—Resume January 4
The Bulletin Cover Artwork is by Mountain View
member and artist, Jeremy Jones.
“Jeremy is a consulting architect trying to spend more time on his
artwork and helping art organizations.”
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP HOURS
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2014
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP: 4:00, 5:30, 7:00 & 11:00 pm
Steve Beard is Preaching in the Sanctuary
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP: 5:30 pm
Gary Doan is Preaching in Meredith Hall
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WORSHIP HOURS FOR
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP: 9:15 & 10:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Molly Korb is Preaching
NO 8:00 am TRADITIONAL and NO CONTEMPORARY SERVICE
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
MOUNTAIN VIEW
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
8050 E. Mountain View Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Office:
(480) 998-1085
Fax:
(480) 998-1263
Website: www.mtviewpres.org
A Stephen Ministry Congregation