Berkeley United Methodist Church

2407 Berkeley Ave., Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 447-6633 Fax: (512) 851-8438 www.berkeleyumc.org
December 30, 2012 8:30 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. First Sunday after Christmas

that we may hear again the angelic chorus of old. Open our lips that we, too, may sing with uplifted hearts. Glory to God in the highest. And on earth, peace, goodwill toward all; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A SONG OF PRAISE TO GOD

UMH #94

PROCLAIMING GODS WORD

HYMN BIBLE READING God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen (18th CenturyClassic) W&S #3052 Psalms 148

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

GATHERING THE PEOPLE OF GOD

Please take a moment to silence your cell phones now.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY OF FAITH

GOING FORTH TO SERVE AND LIVE A NEW LIFE

*SENDING SONG One Holy Night in Bethlehem (1998Contemporary) TFWS #2097

Leader: This is the Word of God for us, the people of God. All: Thanks be to God! SERMON Explosion! (Romantic Era) Vikki Schwarz UMH #250 UMH #218 UMH #224 UMH #238 UMH #219 UMH #230 UMH #217

As we greet one another and have some brief announcements, please fill in the yellow card to let us know of your presence and your prayers!
When this sign (*) appears, you are invited to stand if it is comfortable to do so.

PRELUDE AND LIGHTING THE CANDLES The First Noel (13th CenturyMedieval) SPECIAL MUSIC The Coventry Carol (1534, 1591Renaissance) Donna Bostick, soloist

Once in Royal Davids City (1848) It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (1849) Good Christian Men Rejoice (1855) Angels We Have Heard on High (1862) What Child Is This (1865) O Little Town of Bethlehem (1868) Away in a Manger (1887)

If you would like to know more about baptism or becoming a member of Berkeley United Methodist Church by profession of faith or transfer of your current church membership, please call the church office and make an appointment to speak with Rev. Devine. THE BENEDICTION You are invited to join hands as we share in the song: Go Tell It on the Mountain (190720th Century) Go tell it on the mountain, Over the hills and everywhere; Go, tell it on the mountain, That Jesus Christ is born. (repeat) THOSE LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY Vikki Schwarz is our guest speaker today. Worship leader is Julie Burns. Thank you to all our media operators, greeters, ushers, and acolytes. CHURCH NURSERY Child care is available for children up to age 5 in the church nursery on Sunday mornings. Children are always welcome in the sanctuary. Children's Sunday School will resume next Sunday after Childrens Time in the 10:50 worship service. UMH #251

*CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come away, come away, come today to Bethlehem! People: Come adore on bended knee, one whose birth the angels sing. Leader: Come away, come away from your noisy celebration, to a place of quietness and peace. People: Come with wonder, come with awe. Take your place among sheep and cattle. Women: Sing with joy, praise God, for the time of promise has come. Men: Sing the good news of Emmanuel: God with us! All: The Christ has come! Leader: Come away, come away, come today to Bethlehem. All: Amen. *OPENING HYMN Joy to the World (18th CenturyBaroque) UMH #246

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

WE PRAY FOR OTHERS As prayers are offered up from the Body, you are invited to speak the name(s) of those you wish to pray for and then respond with O Lord, hear our prayer. After the prayers have been lifted, we will pray together the Lords 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND PRAYERS The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy TFWS #2098

Ushers will collect yellow cards; please pass yours down to the end of the row. OPENING PRAYER O God our Father, you have brought us again to the glad season when we celebrate the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Grant that his Spirit may be born anew in our hearts this day and

Offering envelopes may be found inside front cover of UM Hymnal.

Upcoming Events This Week

Sunday, December 30 First Sunday after Christmas 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 10:00 am WorshipCarol singing celebration 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9) Monday, December 31 New Years Eve Church office closed Tuesday, January 1, 2013 New Years Day Church office closed Wednesday, January 2 6:00 pm Handbell Choir 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Thursday, January 3 5:30 pm Saint Louise House (CLC) Sunday, January 6 (regular worship schedule resumes) Epiphany of the Lord/Communion Sunday 6:30 am Work Corner Preparation 4:00 pm Tai Chi (FH) 5:00 pm Covenant Group (9)

Announcements January 6, Epiphany of the LordWorship at 8:30 and 10:50 a.m. with Holy Communion. You Can Change the World sermon series begins. Virtual PoinsettiasFunds collected for the virtual poinsettias will be designated for Berkeleys Ministerial Student Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all who contributed. Pastor and church office holiday scheduleRev. Devine will be on vacation until January 1. In pastoral emergencies, you may call her at home. The church office will be closed until January 2. 2012 ContributionsAll final contributions for 2012 must be received today or postmarked by December 31. Thank you for your consistent generosity throughout the year. Honduras Supply ListCarolyn Brown and Susan Curtis are collecting supplies for their upcoming Honduras trip in January. Collection will continue until Sunday, January 13. The following items are needed: Construction paper, assorted colors (9x2 or 12x18) Crayola or HEB crayons (other brands melt and break easily or dont color well) Student scissors (no sharp points) White glue4 oz. bottles #2 pencils Ball-point pensblue or black ink Monetary donations are also appreciated! Confirmation TrainingInterested students, seventh grade and older, who have not yet participated in confirmation training are invited to join with Rev. Devine and their parents for an information session on Sunday, Jan. 13 in the Fellowship Hall. We will discuss the purpose of confirmation in the United Methodist Church and determine a schedule. Our guide will be Credo: Know Your Story, Confirm Your Faith, Live Your Commitment. Please RSVP to revjeanned@sbcglobal.net or 447-6633 by January 10. If you have questions, please let her know.

December 30, 2012 First Sunday after Christmas

Ministers: Members of the Congregation Pastor: Rev. Jeanne Devine (revjeanned@sbcglobal.net) ph. 761-4977 Director of Music: Victoria Schwarz (vlschwarz@aol.com) Pianist: Dr. Tyler Mabry (tgmabry@gmail.com) Media Manager: Elizabeth Walters (mariewalters1996@austin.rr.com) Administrative Assistant: Tara Nash (bumc78745@sbcglobal.net) Childcare Director: Allison McGillicuddy (bumc.childcare@sbcglobal.net)

Serving God + + Sharing Christ + + Receiving Mercy