Advent Vespers: Wednesday, December 14
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes
The Word Became Flesh: A Word that Adopts (John 1:10-13)
Join us at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for a candlelight communion service that includes special music offered by tenor soloist Adam Loucks and instrumentalists. Childcare is available. A brief time of fellowship will follow in the Parlor. Read more.
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Fourth Sunday in Advent, December 18
The Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes
Gifts of the Messiah: Love (Isaiah 9:2-7)
- Christian Education for All Ages at 9:45 a.m. (Details)
Adult Education: Lectionary-based class in the Hulme Room, led by
LaNita Butler and Dan Isadore, Seminary Interns. - Worship at 11:00 a.m.
Choral Music: "Unto Us a Child Is Born," by Ola Gjeilo, and "Hodie
Christus Natus Est," by Healey Willan.
Organ Music by Robert Powell, Richard Purvis, and George Dyson. - Fellowship Hour at noon in the Parish Hall
Offering Envelopes: Please help the church economize on postage by
picking up your envelopes.
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Upcoming Opportunities
- Advent Vespers: Wed., Dec. 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Reverend Dr. M. Craig Barnes, preaching. Please see above.
- Time of Fellowship: Wed., Dec. 14, at 7:45 p.m. in the Parlor.
- Campus Ministry Cookie Delivery to CMU: Wed., Dec. 14, at 7:45 p.m. Read more.
- Session: Wed., Dec. 14, at 8:00 p.m. in the Hulme Room.
- Women's Morning Bible Study: Thurs., Dec. 15, at 11:00 a.m. in the Craig Room. Read more.
- Young Adult/Grad. Student Film Night: Fri., Dec. 16, at
7:00 p.m. in the Hulme Room. Read more. - Shadyside Presbyterian Youth Sundays Christmas Party:
Sun., Dec. 18, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. off-site. Read more. - EECM Men's Shelter Dinner: Volunteer to serve dinner on Mon., Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m. at 250 N. Highland. Read more.
- Prayer Group: Tues., Dec. 20, at 10:00 a.m. Read more.
- Christmas Eve Family Service: Sat., Dec. 24, at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Read more.
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Sat. Dec. 24, at 9:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Read more.
- Worship on Christmas Day: Sun., Dec. 25, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Read more.
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Giving Tree Gifts Due
 Thanks to all those who selected gift tags from the Giving Tree in the Sharp Atrium on December 4. Please remember to return wrapped gifts for the women of Sojourner House/MOMS to the church by Sun., Dec. 18. Your kindness will make a difference in a woman's life this Christmas. Read more.
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Presents for Patients
Thanks to your generosity, we successfully met our goal and provided Christmas gifts to 50 patients at Western Psychiatric. The gifts are appreciated very much; the Special Events MAC thanks you!
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Sunday Parking on Fifth Avenue
Members and visitors gathering for worship may find it helpful to know that parking is legal on both sides of Fifth Avenue in the area surrounding the intersection with Amberson Avenue on Sunday mornings. By using both sides of the street, the congregation may find parking spaces closer to the church.
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Pledges and Year-end Giving
As we come to the close of the year, please consider whether you have completed paying your pledge for this calendar year. It is important that we receive those amounts pledged in order not to end the year with a deficit. In addition, prayerfully consider whether you are able to give beyond your pledged amount. For those who make year-end gifts, please remember the church in your giving. Both pledges and gifts must be received by Dec. 31 in order to be included in this year.
Looking ahead, if you have not made your pledge for 2012, please do so by filling out one of the pledge forms found in the pews and placing it in the offering plate or sending it to the church office.
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