SUNDAY MORNING

8:30 a.m.Worship Service, Chapel

9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday SchoolCarol Choir Rehearsal

Confirmation ClassPCYG Bible Exploration

Peoples Forum

10:30 a.m.Worship Service, Sanctuary Children’s Sunday School

11:30 a.m. Lunch & Lounge | Campus Ministry

Coppertones RehearsalDance 149

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!

5:30 p.m. Community Meal

6:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal

6:30 p.m. Adult Formation Classes

Holy Moly | Children’s EducationPeoples Church Youth Group

Yoga Class THE PEOPLES CHURCH

200 W. Grand River Ave. | East Lansing, MI 48823 517.332.5073 | ThePeoplesChurch.com

2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENTDECEMBER 4, 2016

A voice of one calling out in the wilderness, “Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.”

+ Isaiah 40:3 +

CHURCH OFFICEOffice hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday mornings. Call 517-332-5073.

Rev. Andrew Pomerville 517-908-4442Senior Pastor apomerville@thepeopleschurch.com

Rev. Drew Filkins 517-908-4448Associate Pastor dfilkins@thepeopleschurch.com

Betsy Aho 517-332-6074Licensed Minister/Campus Ministry Director eaho@thepeopleschurch.com

Julie Bills 517-908-4447Children’s Christian Education Director jbills@thepeopleschurch.com

Jacob Gates 517-332-6264Youth Director jgates@thepeopleschurch.com

Dana Johnson 517-908-4449Preschool Director djohnson@thepeopleschurch.com

Andy Mayville 517-908-4444Facility Director amayville@thepeopleschurch.com

Gerri Lynn Nichols 517-908-4432Hospitality Director gnichols@thepeopleschurch.com

Dee Przybylski 517-908-4446Office Administrator dprzybylski@thepeopleschurch.com

Matt Treadwell 517-908-4453Communications Director mtreadwell@thepeopleschurch.com

Joseph Kennedy, Office Assistant (M, W, F) Sara Townsend, Office Assistant (M, T, W, Th)

Dr. Jonathan Reed, Music Director Elizabeth Reed, Children’s Music Director Judy Kabodian, Organist office@thepeopleschurch.com

Abigail Waller, LMSW, Grief Counselor Appointments by Pastoral Referral

COUNCIL OF ELDERS | Our Elders meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Robertson Room.

Cal Kerr, Chairperson elders@thepeopleschurch.com

MAKE A GIFT ONLINE

ThePeoplesChurch.com/GIVE

SUNDAY FLOWER MEMORIAL GIFTSSunday Floral Dedications offer members weekly op-portunities to celebrate and remem-ber loved ones. Dedications may be reserved with a gift of $85 to benefit the Sanctuary Fund. Reserve a Sunday using the notebook at the Welcome Center or contact the Church Office at 517-332-5073.

ALL ARE WELCOME | Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, doubtful or hopeful … no matter where you are in your faith journey, YOU are welcome here. For those with children, be assured that nois-es and wiggling are signs of a church that is alive and growing; your entire family is welcome in worship.

ORDER OF WORSHIP | DECEMBER 4, 2016

Prelude “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” arr. Michael Burkhardt

Welcome to The Peoples Church! Rev. Drew Filkins

Call to Worship

Leader: Then I will pour out my spirit on all flesh, thus says the Lord.People: Send down the fire of your justice!

Leader: Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, People: Send down the rain of your love!

Leader: Your old shall dream dreams, and your young shall see visions. People: Send down your Spirit, breathe life in your people!

Leader: In those days, I will pour out my spirit. People: And we shall be people of God.

Gathering Hymn “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” No. 119 (Please stand if able.)

Lighting of the Second Advent Candle Week Two: Peace

Leader: Two candles burning bright,People: Chasing away the darkness from light. Leader: Two candles glowing light, People: The blessing of God, giving new sight.

People: Come, Holy God, come and save us. Come, Holy Christ, come and touch us. Come, Holy Spirit, come and revive us. Come and turn us around, and point us to your kingdom of peace. Amen.

Congregational Response No. 360

Christ is coming! Let creation from its groans and labor cease;Let the glorious proclamation hope restore and faith increase:

Christ is coming! Christ is coming! Come, O blessed Prince of peace.

First Reading Matthew 3:1-6 (Pew Bible Page 967; Large Print 1,470)

Offertory

Act of Praise

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

Holy Spirit, move among us, and gather us together with you. Take our many selves — our lives, our loves, our ideas, our questions, our speech, our silence — and unite us as your people. Give us the gifts of perception and understand-ing, so that even as we dream your dreams and see your visions, we may be able to witness to your presence in our common life. Amen.

Hymn “Go, Tell it on the Mountain” No. 136 (Please stand if able.)

Second Reading Joel 2:12-13, 28-29 (Pew Bible Page 910; Large Print 1,382)

Sermon “Rend Your Heart” Betsy Aho @ Connect2TPC # TPCsermon

Prayers of the People (During the pastoral prayer there will be a time to offer prayers of joy and concern, voiced aloud or silently for and on behalf of others.)

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.

Celebration of Holy Communion

Benediction (Please stand if able.)

Passing the Peace of Christ (Please stand if able.)

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.

Today’s Fellowship Offering Given in celebration of Gene Cornelius’ 90th Birthday.

BURCHAM HILLS QUILT SHOW: VOTE FOR THE PEOPLES CHURCH TO WIN The Burcham Hills Retirement Community will hosts its inaugural Quilt Show Dec. 5 through Dec. 11. Visitors are invited to view our quilt display and vote for their favor-ite in the hope of winning $1,000 for their church community. Our own Jan Perron has submitted a quilt on behalf of The Peoples Church. The display is open each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2700 Burcham Drive in East Lansing. For more information, call 517-827-1072.

REBEKAH/HANNAH CIRCLE | DEC. 7The Rebekah/Hannah Circle of the Women of Peoples Church invites you to join them for their annual afternoon Christmas Music Pro-gram from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Robertson Room on Dec. 7. The program will be led by Betsy Aho and Isabell Rodriguez. All are Wel-come. Questions? Contact Joan at 517-349-1074 or at Gretchen at 517-322-5132.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT | DEC. 11Children from our Christian Ed-ucation Program will bring the Nativity to life when they pres-ent their annual holiday pageant during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Dec. 11. All are invited to share in the joy as children ages 4-11 take on the roles of Mary, Joseph, sheep, angels, shepherds, narrators and townspeople. A light lunch and refresh-ments will be served in the Snider Social Hall following the service.

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WPC JEWELRY SALE COLLECTIONThe Women of Peoples Church are ac-cepting donations of jewelry, scarves, purses, wallets, puzzles, games, MSU items, art, CDs and DVDs. Donations can be left at the Church Office week-days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

REFUGEE COLLECTION: BLANKETSOur Community Engagement Ministry spon-sors a quarterly collection for St. Vincent Catholic Charities Refugee Services. They are currently collecting blankets for twin and double beds; no throw blankets please. They also are accepting winter coats, new or gently used for all ages. Donations may be dropped off in the designated box in the Northwest Entrance.

EDGEWOOD VILLAGE PARTNERSHIP:CHRISTMAS WISH LISTPick up a tag from the Christmas tree in the Northwest Entrance to participate in this year’s Christmas Wish List in support of our partnership with our neighbors at Edgewood Village. Pur-chased items should be returned unwrapped with their tags no later than Dec. 18.

SNOW PANTSSnow pants are often badly needed for chil-dren in grades K-6. Community Engagement Ministry is collecting new or gently used snow pants, or funds to purchase them. Con-tact Lary Hill at 517-339-2502.

SERVE

GROW

TUESDAY MORNING MEN’S GROUPJoin us for great morning fellowship and wonderful faith-focused discussion. We are reading “Strength of Love” by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We gather at 7 a.m. each Tuesday in the Robertson Room.

WEDNESDAY MORNING SERMON PREPJoin our pastoral staff for a wonderful pre-view of Sunday’s scripture readings. This dynamic discussion often helps our pastors prepare their Sunday sermons and offers wonderful opportunities to dive deeper into scripture. We gather at 8:30 a.m. each Wednesday in the Robertson Room. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY NOON MEN’S GROUPJoin us for lively discussion with friends as we continue our study of Paul, led by the Rev. Dr. Frank McAuley, a retired Baptist min-ister and member of The Peoples Church. We meet at 12 p.m. each Wednesday in the Library.

BURCHAM HILLS BIBLE STUDYPastor Andrew leads a weekly Bible study of Judges from 6:15 to 7 p.m. each Thursday, on the fourth floor at Burcham Hills, 2700 Bur-cham Dr. in East Lansing. All are welcome.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOLLed by Pastor Andrew and Dave Forsberg, we explore the Sunday readings and discuss what they mean to our lives. We meet each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Fischbach Library.

W N LWednesday Night Live!

WELCOMING THE STRANGERMEETING JESUS IN OUR REFUGEE NEIGHBORS

PART II: JUDI HARRIS (DEC. 7)Judi serves as the Director of Refugee Ser-vices for St. Vincent Catholic Charities in Lansing. She will help us to better under-stand her organization’s mission and how we can continue to engage with our refu-gee neighbors.

Join us at 6:30 p.m. in the Robertson Room. Come early to enjoy the company of our Community Meal, served each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in Snider Social Hall.

“This series is hosted with the understanding that Jesus and his family lived as refugees in Egypt to escape persecution from King Herod following his birth in Bethlehem.”

- Pastor Drew

SIGN UP | Return forms to Offertory Plate on Sunday or the Church Office during the week.

YES! I WANT TO HELP DELIVER HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ E-mail: ____________________________________

I will help with: q Christmas Baskets | Dec. 24

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA MEMORIAL GIFTS (PLEASE PRINT)

______ YES! I would like to make a $20 contribution to the Sanctuary Decorating Fund. Please accept my gift:

______ In memory of ______In honor of

______In celebration of ______To the Glory of God

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Given by: _________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to THE PEOPLES CHURCH and indicate “Poinsettias” in the memo line. DEADLINE TO ORDER IS DEC. 12

Questions? Contact Dee Przybylski at 517-332-5073 or dprzybylski@thepeopleschurch.com

2016 ADVENT HOLIDAY CALENDAR THE PEOPLES CHURCH

DECEMBER 5 | FREE HOLIDAY BRASS CONCERT - 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary

DECEMBER 11 | CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - 10:30 a.m., Sanctuary

DECEMBER 21 | LONGEST NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICE - 6:30 p.m., Chapel

DECEMBER 24 | CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE - 6:00, 9:00 & 11:00 p.m., Sanctuary