Not Sure What to Get Your Spouse this Christmas? Buy him/her a night away at UCC’s Couples Retreat at The Cliffs Resort at Possum Kingdom Lake,

February 5-6. Total cost is $225/couple. A non-refundable $100 deposit is due by Monday, January 4. Register online or email jessica@uccftw.com.

Week of Compassion, the year round relief, refugee and development mission fund of the Christian Church, asks us to put our compassion into action in response to

the current refugee crisis. More information at http://www.weekofcompassion.org/syria.

Room In the Inn winter session has begun! Each Wednesday we host ten homeless guests for dinner, a good night’s sleep and breakfast. Stop by the RITI table in the Gallery to learn about this exciting ministry or sign up for a service opportunity.

Online Worship Bulletin available on the UCC website under Resources for those who wish to view it from home.

UPDATEVisit www.universitychristian.org for calendar and program details!

University ChristianChurch

a Disciples of Christ congregation

December 20, 2015

Be Still and Know God’s Love

UCC’s College Ministry Team says thank you for donating food and your time to make Finals Feast a success!

Join us for a Holiday Potluck Brunch, Sunday, December 27, 10 a.m., Room 211. No Sunday school classes will meet. Pre-school childcare is available all morning. Email jessica@uccftw.com with questions.

Boar’s Head Stage Team Calling all volunteers to build and strike the Boar’s Head stage. The build begins at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 27. Strike begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday, January 4. Food and beverage will be provided! Please bring gloves, a strong back and a merry attitude! (If you have them, please bring a head mounted

light, a 9/16th ratchet and a 9/16th box or open end wrench.)

The 40th Annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival is January 2 and 3, 3 and 5 p.m. daily. Plenty of free seats available.

Arrival one hour early recommended. Reserved Patron tickets are available for $15. Call 817.926.6631 ext. 141, or purchase online at universitychristian.org.

Boar’s Head Combined Sunday School Class, January 3, 10 a.m. in Walker Hall. Come and learn about what went into the writing and illustrating of

The Boar’s Head Festival: A Christmas Celebration.

Come to the Boar’s Head Grand Feast Buffet Sunday, January 3, at 6:30 p.m. in Walker Hall. The Boar’s Head Guild invites you to celebrate the fortieth

anniversary of our Epiphany festival with a catered meal at $10 each. The feast has moved to Sunday to avoid conflict with the Saturday TCU bowl game. Purchase tickets

in the Music Office or at The Arches Information Desk. Deadline is December 27.

Young Adult Retreat, January 8-10, at Disciples Crossing in Athens, TX. Register online at disciplescrossing.org or email jessica@uccftw.com with questions.

Sunday Morning Bible Study begins January 10, 10 a.m., in Room 313. Join us as we begin a study on the book of James. Email jessica@uccftw.com with questions.

Third Grade Learning to Use My Bible Class begins January 10 at 10 a.m. in Room 218. All third graders are invited to attend this six week class, followed by the

presentation of a Bible for each child during worship on February 14.

JYF Midwinter Retreat for third, fourth and fifth graders is January 22-24 at Disciples Crossing in Athens, TX. Cost is $50. Visit ucckids.org for registration details.

Several Dates for Chancel Flowers Donations are available in coming months. Email Pam at pam@uccftw.com. for details on providing Sunday worship flowers.

Program ContactsRev. Larry Thomas, Senior Minister; Rev. Russ Boyd, Assoc. Minister for Youth; Rev. Ellen Lewis, Assoc. Minister of Administration; Rev. Cyndy W. Twedell, Assoc. Minister of Outreach, Women’s Ministries and Membership; Rev. Jessica Vacketta, Assoc. Minister for Adults and College; Rev. Christi McDowell, Assoc. Minister of Pastoral Care, Alison Nicoll, Assist. Minister for High School Tyler Heston, Assist. Minister for Middle School; Kyla K. Rosenberger, Dir. of Music and Sr. Organist; and Kera Watts, Dir. of Children’s Ministries.

2720 South University Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76109 • 817.926.6631

Listen live at 11 a.m. on KTCU FM 88.7 or on universitychristian.org under Resources

Our Missionary Partners Elena Huegel, Chile

Paul Turner, Democratic Republic of Congo

Learn more about University Christian Church ministries

at universitychristian.org

For more about the Disciples of Christ, visit disciples.org

Be Still.

Reel Religion

Film Festival at University Christian Church

January 29-30, 2016

featuring films of religious, cultural & philosophical significance

Registration opens December 21 at www.lifelong.tcu.edu

Movies are free and open to the public. Followed by a facilitated discussion.

Saturday box lunch available with pre-paid reservation.

Sponsored by University Christian Church,Broadway Baptist Church

and TCU Extended Education.

December 20, 2015 Forth Sunday of Advent 9 & 11 a.m.

Celebration of Worship

Prelude Bethlehem Sicilienne Franklin D. Ashdown Ringing of the Tower Bells

WelcomeChoral Introit and Procession of the Acolytes Still, Still, Still arr. Norman Luboff *Processional Hymn 143 Joy to the World Antioch

*Litany of Praise Advent is a time to hear again of God’s reconciling love. Give us ears, O Lord, and help us to hear the Christmas story. Advent is a time to hear again of God’s unmerited grace. Let us be still, O Lord, and receive your love come down to earth. *Gloria Patri 35 Greatorex

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Advent Song 128 One Candle Is Lit Cradle Song (stanzas 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Call To Prayer The Lord be with you. And with your spirit. Let us pray…

Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer (using debts and debtors) & Choral Response

The Receiving of Tithes and Offerings(9 a.m.) Love Came Down at Christmas** Daniel E. Gawthrop(11 a.m.) Laudamus Te (from Gloria) Antonio Vivaldi *The Doxology 46 Old Hundredth

*Prayer of Dedication

Communion Hymn 411 For the Bread, Which You Have Broken Agape (stanzas 1 and 2) The Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table The Words of Institution and the Prayers of the Elders The Sharing of the Bread and the Cup Still, Still, Still arr. Franklin D. Ashdown

(All followers of Christ are invited to share in the bread and cup which represent the life, death, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, as they nourish us in our life together in His name.)

The Peace The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.

*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.

(11 a.m.) *Hymn 165 Once in Royal David’s City Irby

(stanzas 1, 2 and 4) (Parents, during 11 a.m. worship, please bring your first-third graders to join a Worship and Wonder

leader in the Gallery. Children will return to the Sanctuary during the Hymn of Discipleship.)

Scripture Micah 5:2-5a(The text may be found on page 865 of the Old Testament in the Pew Bibles.)

Congregational Response The Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.

(11 a.m.) Anthem Love Came Down at Christmas** Daniel E. Gawthrop**Love came down at Christmas, Love all lovely, Love divine.Love was born at Christmas, Stars and Angels gave the sign.

Worship we the Godhead, Love incarnate, Love divine;Worship we our Jesus: but where-with for sacred sign?

Love shall be our token, love be yours and love be mine;Love to God and love to all, love for plea and gift and sign.

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Sermon Be Still and Know God’s Love *Hymn of Discipleship 142 People, Look East Besancon (stanzas 1 and 4)

(All those who are inspired to confess their faith in Christ or make a discipleship covenant with our congregation are invited to join the pastors at the front of the church.)

*Benediction and Choral Response Ringing of the Tower Bells *Postlude The First Noel (Carillon-Sortie) arr. Franklin D. Ashdown

Preaching: Larry Thomas

Worship LeadersCyndy W. Twedell and Kera Watts

AcolytesRyan Mills and Brooke Mills

Payne Wellman and Jacob Burton

Advent Wreath Lighters (9 a.m.) Jan Fersing & Kelly Flynn

Tom & Betsy Younger, Sarah and John(11 a.m.) Susan Brown, Maisey & Berk

Scripture Reader: Lyn Willis

Chancel GuildPreparing communion today are

Kay Campbell, Rich Darr and Nancy Strickland.

EldersSusan Hotard and John Hotard

Judy O’Donnell and Ernie O’Donnell

MusiciansKyla K. Rosenberger, Senior Organist

Chancel Choir Eric Mullins, Assistant Choirmaster

Miles Baker and Mary Farmer, duet

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In the Service

Ministersare On Calland available

after hours and on weekends

for pastoral care emergencies. If you have a need, call us at 817.926.6631, and follow the prompts.

On Call this WeekChristi McDowellCyndy W. Twedell

Congregational Leadership Meetings

None this week.

Members of the congregation may attend congregational meetings with the exception of any portion of a meeting held in Executive Session.

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Childcare provided from 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. for infants-preschool.A complete Sunday school program for all ages meets at 10 a.m.

Handicap accessible restrooms located in the Gallery (second floor). Assisted listening devices are available; please ask an usher to obtain one.

This Week at University Christian ChurchThe Special Christmas Offering collected today supports many ministries

of our region. Your generous gifts make a difference in our shared ministries.

Gifts of Hope are available today in The Arches after both worship services. This is the last Sunday to purchase these wonderful gifts for family and friends!

The Arches Bookstore is open Sundays during Advent, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. You’ll find UCC cards and Christmas ornaments, fortieth anniversary

Boar’s Head commemorative items and the new children’s book The Boar’s Head Festival by LaLonnie Lehman, illustrated by Susan Halbower.

College Christmas Party and Ornament Exchange, tonight , 6-8 p.m.at the home of Bob and Carol Stewart. Email jessica@uccftw.com for address.

Christmas Eve Radio Broadcast—This year the 8 p.m. Christmas Eve service will be broadcast on KTCU-FM, 88.7. Many thanks to KTCU, our regular

radio partner, for making this broadcast possible.

Christmas Eve at UCC12 p.m. Worship—noon service with communion

5 p.m. Family WorshipChildren’s Choir, bells, live Nativity & carols

8 p.m. Traditional WorshipLiturgical dance, Chamber Choir, bells, communion & candles

11 p.m. Traditional WorshipLiturgical dance, Chancel Choir, bells & candles

Enjoy a 30 minute instrumental concert prior to each of these services!

Be Still.