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Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
The Messenger
December, 2018 Vol. 38 Issue 12 S ince 1958
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John 1:14
“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Pastor's Column
Various ceremonies were held throughout the world this year to mark the centennial anniversary of the end of World War I and the armistice signed on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month. Laurie and I were in Prescott that day for what our grandparents called Armistice Day and you and I call Veteran’s Day. We had never seen a Veteran’s Day Parade so large and so well done.
It made me think of Laurie’s grandfather, a World War I veteran who served with the U.S. Navy. Like many veterans of the Great War, he wrote poetry as a way to express his feelings about the war and about other things. His poem about the true meaning of Christmas was one of his best and I often reread it this time of year. So, in this centennial year, I wanted to share it with you again:
An old fashioned Christmas was surely a treat.It was the time of the year when the family would meet;Quite different from other holidays it seemed,For love and friendships by candle-light gleamed.There was something so fragrant, simple and good,When we sat by the fireplace and watched burning wood.In these days of progress we are all so awareThat to look back a few years isn’t cricket or fair.But ponder and wonder as Christmas draws near,–Have we gilded and polished the best day of the year?Without knowing just how it happened to beNow we have many an artificial Christmas tree.Two months before Christmas our merchants display So many new things that draw us awayFrom the Thanksgiving season, alas and alack,We are actually loaded with things to take back.The cards are pretty, modern and gay,And some are old fashioned for those who say,–That the theme of religion should not disappear,
Olde Fashioned Christmasby C. T. Titzck, Jr.
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At least not entirely this time of the year.Lights of all colors embrace our front doors,Odd looking Santas are seen in the stores.Shopping starts early and has no reins,Main street is dolled up with huge candy canes.A cynic, you say, hardly my friend;Only an observation wondering where it will end.How could we get back a real Christmas flareTo give more to others and have no care,To be at the office and join in the fun,Where Merrie Christmas and cocktails are both overdone?Somebody’s always a killjoy you say;Straitlaced and fuddy and doesn’t like to play?Christmas is mostly for children, we know;It’s a Christian’s duty to keep it so.Just as important as our annual Christmas tree,The Christ child our Savior everyone should see.The hope and the promise in these troubled times,Comes clear and convincing through the church chimes.
In His service,
Pastor Bruce
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December 24th 5:00 p.m.
Candlelight Communion ServiceLessons, Carols, Musical Ensemble
Christmas Eve Worship
O Come, Let Us Adore Him The Advent and Christmas season is a time for drawing close to the new-born King who humbly came to this earth to fulfill
His role as Savior of the world! Music helps us approach Jesus as an infant, child, adult and finally as risen Savior! The SPC music team
invites you to draw near with Carols and Music of the Season!
Advent 1 - “The Jesus Gift” - Gilbert MartinLynn Kurtz, solo
Advent 2 - “On that Night in Bethlehem” - Douglas WagnerChoir and Handbells
Advent 3 - “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” - Longbellow, arr Huff, recorded by Casting Crowns
Advent 4 - “Amen, Go Tell It” - arr. Moore(Incorporating “Go Tell it on the Mountain” and “Amen”)
Rick Widner, soloAlto and Tenor Sax, Trombone, Guitar
Christmas Eve - “Sweet Little Jesus Boy” - MacGimsey, arr SchraderChoir, String Quartet and Flute
May you be blessed throughout this beautiful month of December!
Prayer Requests
Our prayer chain consists of people who would be happy to pray for you,
your loved ones, and for any other praises or concerns you may have.
Please call the church office or email [email protected] to have your requests added to the prayer chain.
Preaching Schedule
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Musica Nova Orchestra Brass Quintet is made up of professional brass musicians whose mission is to perform great brass music in order to edify, uplift and inspire their audiences of all ages. Each member is an active freelance musician and regularly performs with groups such as the Musica Nova Orchestra, Phoenix Brass Collective, Extreme Decibel Big Band, Mexsal Salsa Band, Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Broadway Theatre, Arizona Opera, and Arizona Philharmonic among many others.
Each member also maintains an active studio of private students and also teaches throughout the valley at Arizona State University, Glendale Community College, Mesa Community College and Phoenix College.
Sunday, December 9 – 3:00 PM
December 2 Luke 1:26-38 A Time for HopeDecember 9 Matthew 1:18-25 A Time for Peace December 16 Luke 1:39-56 A Time for Love December 23 Luke 2:1-14 A Time for JoyDecember 24 Luke 2:15-20 A Time for ChristDecember 30 Luke 2:21-38 A Time for Thanks
Adopt-a-Family Holiday ProgramThis year, 200 families, will be enrolled at the Vista del Camino Holiday Adopt-a-Family program. Our church is adopting one of those families. Beginning November 25, “Tags” will available to be picked up from our “Angel Tree” in the church Narthex. Each tag has suggests gift to purchase for our adopted family. Please bring in your unwrapped gift, along the tags by Sunday, December 10th. Thank you!
Tags are available to be picked up from our “Angel Tree” in the church Narthex beginning December 9th. Each tag has a suggested gift card amount to purchase for people in need. These cards are used by our church during the holidays and throughout the year to help those in need. Please bring in gift your cards along the tags by Sunday, December 23rd.
Angel Tree is Coming
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Two members of our SPC family are members of the Temble Clefs!
Saturday, December 1st, 20181:00 PM
Stewardship and Missions Schedule of events for Fall 2018
“…speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:15
DATE Event/Task
September 9 Multi-Faith 9/11 Food Drive; Q & A Cong. Meeting; MusicaNova Concert @ 3:00 PM—Harp
September 30 Stewardship Announcement # 1 (Bob Howard, Theme & Dates); Joint Lunch with Redemption
October 5 Clean Comedy on the Grass @ 7:00 PM Stewardship Letter & Pledge card mailed & emailed
October 7 Stewardship Announcement #2 (Brett Recen, Mission); OCC Video #1—“Shoe Box Gift Suggestions” (0:33); Shoe Boxes Available; MusicaNova Concert @ 3—Soprano
October 14 Stewardship Announcement # 3 (Tina Sedlock, Prayer); OCC Video # 2 “2018 Overview” (3:10); Swip Swap Box
October 19
October 21
Quarterly Giving Statements with 2019 Pledge reminder sent New Members Welcomed; Announcement re: Thanksgiving Food Drive for Vista del Camino
October 28 Stewardship Announcement #4 (Eric Palumbo, Summary and nuts and bolts of turning in pledge cards); OCC Video # 3 —“Shoe Box Gift Suggestions” (0:33)
November 4 **STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY** Turn in Pledge cards / Bring in OCC Shoe Boxes
November 11 Mission: Thanksgiving Food Drive for Vista del Camino; Stack of Shoe boxes continues to grow; Update on Pledge totals
November 19 Thank you Letters/Reminder Letters mailed
Nov 25 & Dec 2 Mission: Adopt-a-Family
December 1 TrembleClefs Saturday Concert —Christmas Music @1:00 PM
December 9 MusicaNova Concert @ 3:00 PM—MNO Brass Christmas Music
December 9 & 16 Mission: Deacons’ Gift Cards Fourth Draft—9/19/18
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Please keep the following people in your prayers this month:
Prayers that our Youth will be filled with the Holy Spirit and God will do mighty things in their lives.
For our church: That we will love God, one another and our neighborhood. Pastor, Staf f ,
Elders, Family Focus Team and Vision Team.
For those receiving medical care and for homebound/long-term care:
For Our Family Focus Team: Gail Widner, Pat Reynolds, Heather George, Sherry Blanchard, Pat Cook, Natallie Day and Jackie Parks (Church of the Desert)
For Our Elders: Jeffrey Barton, Bob Howard, Tina Sedlock, Terry Linnig, Eric Palumbo, Brett Recen.
For our Vision Team:Pastor Bruce Johnson, Carol Petersen, Bob Howard, Rick Widner and Jeff Barton
Be in prayer for our troops, as well as their families, who are serving abroad for our freedom. Please be in additional prayer f or Missionaries Carolyn Kurtz, Dorothy Hanson, and Pastor Tazera Belachew.
…and Give a Prayer and Praise…and Give a Prayer and Praise…and Give a Prayer and Praise…and Give a Prayer and Praise
Thursday Prayer gathering is at 3 pm in the Church office. See Craig Reynolds for more information.
3 Vista del Camino needs our help. Donation items for December are: Macaroni and Cheese. These items may be dropped off in the Narthex on Sunday morning or in the Church Office during the week.
For our Coordinating Team: Jeffrey Barton, Liz McKinnon, Jackie Parks, Pastor Sean Mortenson and Pastor Bruce Johnson.
President Donald Trump, Governor Doug Ducey and Mayor Jim Lane.
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Thursday night Women's Bible study : See Theresa Wibur for information
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8:00—9:00 amRandy’s Café
Chaparral & Hayden
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Candlelight Communion
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"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord" Luke 2:11
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Scottsdale Presbyterian Church
Vol 38 Issue 12December, 2018Since 1958The Messenger is published monthly by Scottsdale Presbyterian Church —USPS 4860000
Periodical postage paid at Scottsdale, AZ. Postmaster send address changes to:
3421 N. Hayden Road Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 946-4207 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.scottsdalechurch.com
Our Mission Statement Our Mission Statement Our Mission Statement Our Mission Statement
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church joyfully follows the Lord Jesus Christ. Moved by His power, Motivated by His love, Equipped for His ministry, So that our community and our world, Will know His grace.
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor Bruce Johnson
Director of Music Carol Petersen
Manager
Jane [email protected]
Church Office Hours Monday-Friday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Church e-mail [email protected]
Website www.scottsdalechurch.com
Newsletter Editor Liz Hill
Mission Statement
Scottsdale Presbyterian Church joyfully follows the Lord Jesus Christ,
Moved by His power,
Motivated by His love,
Equipped for His ministry,
So that our community and our world,
will know His grace.
