We are glad you are worship-ing with us this morning! Please sign the Fellowship Register and pass it along to the person seated next to you. Have a prayer request? Inter-ested in getting involved in the church? Want to serve on a committee? Like to update your contact infor-mation? Please use a Commu-nity Connection card in the pew racks and place it in the offering plate. Worshiping with young children? Worship is for all ages, but should your child become restless, there is childcare for children up to age 5 provided in our nursery until 11:30 AM. The nursery is located in the education wing on the first floor. Children’s worship books with Bible sto-ries, crayons, and pencils are available in the Narthex. Large print bulletins, hymnals, and personal hearing units are available. Please speak to one of the hosts if you have special needs.

Assisting in worship today: Liturgist: Lynda Pitts Crucifer: John Lowe Advent candle: Brian Kramer

and Dennis Atherton Audio: Joe Haines Hosts: Ray Getting, Jean

Hamilton, Lynn Mankins, Mary Jean Paschen

Driver: Joanne Locke Please enter the Sanctuary in a spirit of reverence, as we prepare for worship. Be sure to silence all cell phones. Please join us for Fellowship Time: 11:15 AM, in the East Parlor. Host: Katie Waggett, Board of Deacons. = All who are able,

please stand.

Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine Alfred Whitehead Good Christian Friends Rejoice Paul Manz

Iona Community

God of creation, God of history— God is here with us. God of mystery, God of blessing— God is here with us. God in Jesus, God named Emmanuel— God is here with us.

NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND

Savior of the Nations, Come

O God of grace, your eternal Word took flesh among us when Mary and Joseph placed their lives at the service of your will. Prepare our hearts once again for his coming. Keep us steadfast in hope and faithful in service, so that we may welcome his birth and receive him with great joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

TIF IN VELDELE

Light One Candle to Watch for Messiah (verse 4)

May the One who was, and who is, and who is to come be with you in grace and peace. And also with you.

Sheryl Puderbaugh

Isaiah 7:10–16 The Word of the Lord. OT, p. 596 Thanks be to God.

Morgen Bells

Carol of the Bells Ukranian Carol, arr. Douglas Wagner

Matthew 1:18–25 The Gospel of the Lord. NT, p. 1 Thanks be to God.

Wallace W. Bubar

Holy Disruption

JOSEPH LIEBER, JOESEPH MEIN Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine See opposite page

Shaunna Maxwell, Christian Education

God of faithfulness: Hear our prayer.

Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine

Permission granted by Presbyterian Publishing Corporation to reprint from Sing the Faith for congregational use. Public domain.

Hymnal, p. 35 (debts/debtors)

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

Chancel Choir

Of the Father’s Love Begotten arr. Lloyd Larson Handbells: Kristin Johnson, Laurie Sloterdyk, Patty Will Lyrics: Hymn 108

OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

IN DULCI JUBILO Good Christian Friends, Rejoice

Postlude Improvisation on “Il Est Né” Michael Joseph

Sunday, December 29, 10:15 AM Scripture readings: Luke 2:22–38; 7:18–23 Guest preacher: Sheryl Puderbaugh

Tuesday, December 24, 5:00 & 7:00 PM, Sanctuary The 5:00 PM family service will include a Christmas message for children, favorite carols, and candlelight. The 7:00 PM traditional service will include a Christmas reflection by the pastor, favorite carols, an anthem by the Chancel Choir, communion, and candlelight.

as of December 16, 2019 If you have not yet made a pledge or gift, please do so and give prayerful consideration to increasing your commitment level and help us reach our goal. Pledge goal: $565,000 Received: 140 pledges totaling $499,830 (89%) Of the pledges received: 64 are increased in the amount of $300,318 ($28,271 increase) 18 are decreased in the amount of $56,390 ($17,050 decrease) 40 are unchanged in the amount of $122,162 18 are new pledges in the amount of $20,960

Sunday School will not meet on December 29 or January 5 and will resume on January 12.

Meeting, January 5, 2020, 9:00 AM, Fireside Room The Christian Education Committee is looking for more volunteers for children’s Sunday School and Wednesday night LOGOS program. If you want to make an impact on the children in our congregation, please join us for a planning meeting on Sunday, January 5. There will be no Sunday School that day, but we will have donuts and juice and an ac-tivity for children. You may commit at any capacity; many volunteers teach monthly. If you would like more information or are not able to join the meeting, feel free to contact Shaunna Maxwell at shulrick@yahoo.com or 515-210-3014.

The poinsettias, flowers and greenery gracing the church have been given:

Anonymously in honor of the former Pastor Nominating Committee: Kevin Croft, Jeff Egge, Dwight James, Emily Selden, Elizabeth Smith and Lisa Veach;

Anonymously in honor of Rev. Wallace Bubar;

Barbara Amend and family in memory of Ralph Amend;

Mary Alice Baker, Joan Middleton, John Lowe and their families in memory of Herman & Betty Behrendt;

Mary Alice Baker, Joan Middleton, John Lowe and their families in memory of Jack Baker, Abby Hansen and Lyle Middleton;

Nancy Bassett, Jon & Jackie Bassett and Will & Emilie Bassett in memory of Marvin & Jean Selden;

The Beneke and Orlando families in honor of Shirley Beneke’s 94th Christmas;

David & Nancy Boyd in memory of Mark Cady, Daryl Hecht and Arthur McGiverin;

Marilynn Cedarstrom in memory of Cleon & Iva Rutherford, mother and father;

Marilynn Cedarstrom in memory of her husband, Larry Cedarstrom;

Clare Copley in memory of Kenneth, Leda and Jim Copley;

Laura Covill in memory of her parents, Rudolph & Theresa Gand, and sister, Joan Gand;

The Corwin and Mitchell families in memory of Chuck Corwin, deeply missed and forever loved;

The Corwin and Mitchell families in celebration of the birth of Charles Austin Potthoff, Ellen’s great grandson;

Ann Davidson in memory of Ted Davidson, her husband, and their parents, Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Townsend and Dr. & Mrs. T.E. Davidson;

Ann Davidson in memory of her grandson, Ryan Davidson;

Rich Dewein, Tyler, Sarah, Abigayle & Penelope Reihmann, and Andrew, Tiffany, Bryna & Landrey Dewein in memory of Yvonne Dewein, Ed Vickroy, and Arlo Wagner;

Rich Dewein in honor of the Chancel Choir and their dedication of time and talents;

Marge Edwards in memory of Jim Edwards and their parents;

Jason, Sarah, Norah & Harper Egge in honor of Robert & Sheri Egge and Robert & Patricia Arnold;

Bob & Sheri Egge in in honor of their grandchildren: Norah & Harper, Alex & Natalie and Thaddeus;

Bob & Sheri Egge in memory of their parents and Bob’s brother, Jim Egge;

Michael & Barbara Gartner in memory of their son, Christopher;

Michael & Barbara Gartner in memory of Art & Ginny McCoy, parents of Barbara;

Michael & Barbara Gartner in memory of Carl & Margie Gartner, parents of Michael;

Gwendolyn & Thomas Ghrist in memory of Dr. Thomas Ghrist;

Jo Ghrist in memory of Tom Ghrist and Diane Ghrist;

Randy & Mary Gordon in memory of Elizabeth Wagner, Robert & Jean Finnell, John & Pat Gordon, Neal Gordon and Carolyn Finnell Schluter;

Kay Grother in memory of Kathryn Grother;

Joanne Haakinson in honor of Rev. Wallace Bubar;

Joanne Haakinson and Gwen Brown in memory of William & Mary Haakinson;

Wendell & Lois Harms in memory of Dick & Wilma Grifhorst, Fred & Lena Harms and Jim Grifhorst;

Chris, Karen, Isabel, Grace & Lily Henderson in memory of Margo Henderson;

Dwight & Lois James in memory of Martin & Margaret Williams and Dwight S. & Anna Mae James;

Kevin Klimowski, Elliot Klimowski & Jenifer Mercer-Klimowski in memory of Jenifer’s parents, Forrest & Veva Verna Mercer and Jenifer’s aunt and uncle, G. Pierson & Merry Ruth Brauch;

Kevin Klimowski, Elliot Klimowski & Jenifer Mercer-Klimowski in memory of Kevin’s parents, Frank Klimowski and Jeanne Smith, and Kevin’s stepfather, William Smith;

Dan, Courtney, Sam, Abby & Tori LaPole in memory of Steve LaPole and Marinee Black;

Robert & Cynthia Lidgett and family in loving memory of their wonderful parents, Berry O. Burt and Elizabeth P. Burt;

Robert & Cynthia Lidgett and family in memory of Cynthia’s brother, Greg Burt;

Joanne Locke in memory of her beloved husband, John;

John Lowe in memory of his grandparents, his uncle, Lyle Middleton, his cousin, Abby Hansen, and his dad, Jack Baker;

John Lowe in honor of his Mom and neighbor, Mary A. Baker;

Dennis & Elizabeth Moore in memory of Charles & Lorraine Moore and Dale Thatcher;

Lynda Pitts in memory of David Pitts;

The Rademacher, Proctor and McGuire families in memory of Joseph Proctor;

Karen Rehberg in memory of Michael L. Rehberg and Mary Wuksinich;

Tyler, Sarah, Abigayle & Penelope Reihmann in memory of Yvonne Dewein, Joyce Reihmann and Helen Sandersfeld;

Mark & Barb Schmidt in memory of their parents, John & Ingrid Schmidt and Dr. Raymond & Willa Jones;

Willa Tharp in memory of her husband, Donald, and her grandson, Christopher;

Beth Triebel in memory of George & Martha Triebel;

Karen Turpin in honor of Joanne Locke;

Carl & Susan Voss in memory of Harold & Charlotte Lamb, Vic & Mary Helen Muell and Dick & Nell Voss;

Carl & Susan Voss in honor of the staff of Central Presbyterian Church;

Julie Will in memory of her parents, Charles Kingsley & Anne Cownie, and her grandparents, Charles & Ivadelle Cownie.

9:00 AM Morgen Bells Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

9:30 AM Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Room 208)

10:15 AM Worship (Sanctuary)

11:30 AM Fellowship Time (East Parlor)

11:30 AM Youth Bells Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

11:30 AM Nominating Committee (Room 112)

4:15 PM Youth Bells Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

5:00 PM Christmas Eve Family Service (Sanctuary)

7:00 PM Christmas Eve Traditional Service (Sanctuary)

Church Office Closed

Church Office Closed

12:00 Noon Church Office Closes

10:15 AM Worship (Sanctuary)

11:30 AM Fellowship Time (East Parlor)

The Rev. Wallace W. Bubar Pastor

Sheri Egge Office Manager

Kim Coulter Communications Director

Marc Michaelsen Finance Director

Tim Clark Resident Caretaker

Maria Sharpe Custodian

Leslea Phelps Nursery Coordinator

Sheryl Puderbaugh Seminary Intern

Kathy Haines Wedding Coordinator

The Rev. Dr. Annika Lister Stroope Parish Associate

Mary Gordon Director of Children’s Ministry

Lou Peters Director of Youth Ministry

Rich Dewein Music Director

Lois Harms Organist

Mary Pohlmann Children’s Music Director

Sue Hudson Morgen Bells Director

Beth Triebel Youth Bell Choir Director

We strive to be a Christian congregation dedicated to a strong tradition of worship, committed to spiritual inquiry and growth,

caring for one another, and bearing witness to God’s love in the world.