SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT /THE PROMISE OF THE PROPHETS
DECEMBER 13, 2015 / 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.
In the third week of Advent we remember to hope in the God of always and already,
in God with us. There is gladness here.
ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME
THE GATHERING (8:30) THE REVEREND MARGARET BURNETT
(11:00) THE REVEREND ANNE H.K. APPLE
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
As we gather ourselves to worship this day, we recall the prophet’s promise
that we will rejoice in God’s presence.
PRELUDE TWO CHORALE PRELUDES ON “GENEVA 42” (BASED ON HYMN NO. 87) JOHANN PACHELBEL (1653-1707)
GEORG BÖHM (1661-1733)
HANDBELL PEAL (11:00)
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 87
“COMFORT, COMFORT NOW MY PEOPLE” GENEVAN 42
*CALL TO ADVENT WORSHIP/LIGHTING OF THE WREATH
(8:30) MS. BURNETT (11:00) MS. ANNABELLE FLANDERS, CANDLE BEARER MS. LAUREN HOBSON & MR. ANDREW HOBSON, GARLAND BEARERS MS. MINNA GLENN, MS. MAIZIE RHEA & MR. FRED TERRY, CANDLE LIGHTERS
Gathered in God’s promise that we will rejoice in God’s presence,
We come to worship Emmanuel, God with us.
We light this candle, remembering the promise of the prophet Zephaniah:
The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory;
God will rejoice over you with gladness, will renew you in love;
God will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival.
Worship begins when the first
person arrives. Please worship
silently through the prelude.
Bold text is read or sung
by the congrega�on.
*Please stand if able.
Idlewild welcomes children and
encourages them to par�cipate
in our en�re worship service.
Pick up a children’s worship
pack at the sanctuary door.
This 17th century German
paraphrase of Isaiah 40:1–5
was one of the texts translated
as part of the 19th century
Bri�sh interest in German
religious poetry. It is set here to
one of the most popular
Genevan psalter tunes,
probably derived from an
earlier French folksong.
The Advent Wreath lighters for
today’s service are Idlewild
members who coordinate and
lead our More Than a Meal
worship service every Thursday
evening at 5:00 in the chapel.
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
We hear your prophet’s words that we will rejoice,
but we are buried in fear and despair.
We hear your prophet’s promise that you will rejoice,
but we shrink away from you.
You call us to imagine a life of joy in your presence,
but we neglect your vision.
Merciful God, open our eyes, our ears,
that we might stand with your prophets.
(period of silent prayer and meditation)
Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
*PASSING THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you!
When we stand in the light of
God’s goodness, we see
ourselves for who we really are,
including our shadows, our
brokenness and our sin.
During the season of Advent we
not only look forward to the
coming of the Christ child, but
also look forward and prepare
for the second coming. This
spirited African American
gospel hymn draws upon John’s
vision of a new heaven and a
new earth in Revela�on 21:3-4,
with its wonderful promise that
God will wipe away the tears
from all eyes, that death will be
no longer, and that there will be
no more mourning or pain.
The Passing of the Peace is one
of the most ancient
responses in worship. Having
received Christ’s peace,
we pass it on.
We invite young children to
come to the front at this �me.
Each week children bring
quarters to put in educa�on
s�cks, so that young girls
around the world might have
the opportunity for an
educa�on. Just $275 (1,100
quarters) provides scholarship,
supplies, and empowerment for
a young girl. As our children
come forward for the Children’s
Time, please pass them
quarters to share!
The children lead the
congrega�on in The Lord’s
Prayer (using “Forgive us our
debts as we forgive
our debtors”).
Following the Children’s Time,
parents may escort infants
through kindergarten children
to Children’s Church Con�nued
(C3) in the Jones Building, 2nd
floor. Please pick up children
immediately following the
service.
Before we can know God, God
knows us. Baptism, one of the
two sacraments of the
Presbyterian Church (USA), is in
response to the grace of God,
who calls us to be the people of
God. We welcome children and
adults into the fellowship of
faith. Parents, the
congregation, and children of
the church make promises to
guide, nurture and love the
baptized person
These �tles of the coming Christ
appeared in daily Vesper
an�phons sung during the week
before Christmas; their roots
date at least to the reign of
Charlemagne. Both text and
tune are the fruit of
19th century efforts to reclaim
Chris�an treasures from
pre-Reforma�on sources.
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
GATHERING HYMN (11:00)
TIME WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH (11:00) MS. ELIZABETH HOUSTON
“LIGHT OF HOPE, LIGHT OF PEACE” MARK PATTERSON
Primary Choir and Hand Bell Ringers
THE LORD’S PRAYER
BAPTISM (11:00) MS. APPLE
ELIZA QUINN ELLIOTT, DAUGHTER OF LAWRENCE & TIM ELLIOTT
BAPTISM HYMN
“CHILD OF BLESSING, CHILD OF PROMISE”
Child of blessing, child of promise, Child of God, your loving Parent,
Baptized with the Spirit’s sign, Learn to listen for God’s call.
With this water God has sealed you Grow to laugh and sing and worship,
Unto love and grace divine. Trust and love God more than all.
BAPTISM PRAYER
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE REVEREND DR. STEPHEN R. MONTGOMERY
*PROCLAMATION HYMN NO. 88
“O COME O COME EMMANUEL” VENI EMMANUEL
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION DR. MONTGOMERY
GOSPEL READING LUKE 3:7–18 (PAGE 60, NT, PEW BIBLE)
In 17th century Paris there was
great religious devo�on in
convents throughout the city.
OIen, during Sunday Vespers
the nuns would sing elaborate
musical seJngs of texts of the
Office, some�mes accompanied
by musical instruments.
Marc-Antoine Charpen�er’s
“Gaudia Virginis Mariae”
is one such piece.
PROPHET READING ZEPHANIAH 3:14–20 (PAGE 877, OT, PEW BIBLE)
(8:30) MS. BURNETT (11:00) MR. JOE LACKIE
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON LIFE GOES ON DR. MONTGOMERY
RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*MUSICAL RESPONSE (11:00) “GAUDIA VIRGINIS MARIAE” MARC-ANTOINE CHARPENTIER (1643 – 1704)
Gaude virgo mater Christi
Quae per aurem concepisti
Gabriele nuntio.
Gaude mater salvatoris Dum te mater praecursoris
Vocat in hospitio.
Gaude quia Deo plena Peperisti sine pena Cum pudoris lilio.
Gaude quia magi dona Tuo nato ferunt bona Quem tenes in gremio.
Gaude quia juxta legem
Obtulisti mundi Regem In templi sacrario.
Gaude quia tui nati Quem dolebas mortem pati
Fulget resurrectio.
Gaude Virgo quia misit Paraclitum quem promisit
Sanctorum collegio
Gaude quae post ipsum scandis
Et est honor tibi grandis
In coeli palatio. Amen.
Rejoice, virgin mother of Christ who conceived by hearing, with Gabriel as messenger.
Rejoice, mother of the Saviour, while the mother of the precursor (John the Baptist) calls you in hospitality.
Rejoice because, full of God, you gave birth without pain with the lily of chastity.
Rejoice because the Magi bring good gifts for your son, whom you hold in your arms.
Rejoice because in accordance with the law you offered the king of the world in the sanctuary of the temple.
Rejoice because the resurrection of your son, whom you mourned when he suffered death, is resplendent. –traditional, liturgical
Pamela Schnell, Alyce Tarver, Donia Rachelle Wade, soloists
On behalf of the congrega�on,
one of the worship leaders
expresses the corporate prayers
of the congrega�on. These
prayers are for world, local and
personal concerns.
In Advent the prayers of the
people employ the “O
An�phons.” The Greek word
an�phon comes from the
combina�on of two words that
mean opposite and voice. An
an�phon is a response used in
worship. The “O An�phons”
have been used since the
ancient church during the
Advent season. They begin with
an address, “O” and a
descrip�on of Jesus using Old
Testament biblical imagery.
The text of “Cover Me with the
Night” is a slightly modified
tradi�onal night prayer from
Ghana, West Africa.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH MS. BURNETT
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid,
for the Lord God is my strength and my might; he has become
my salvation.
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will
say in that day: Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known
his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted.
Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously; let this be known in
all the earth. Shout aloud and sing for joy, O royal Zion, for great in
your midst is the Holy One of Israel. (Isaiah 12:2-6)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
O Dayspring, first and brightest Star,
splendor of light eternal and sun of righteousness:
Come and enlighten those who dwell in darkness
and the shadow of death.
Without you, we stumble in shadow and hopelessness.
We have need of you, hidden Light.
For … we ask for mercy.
O Lord, come to us here.
O King of Nations, and their desire, the cornerstone making both one:
Come and save the human race, which you fashioned from clay.
Without you, foundations shake and crumble.
We have need of you, coming King.
For … we ask for mercy.
O Lord, come to us here.
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS, TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
(8:30) “GAUDIA VIRGINIS MARIAE” (see above) MARC-ANTOINE CHARPENTIER (1643 – 1704)
(11:00) “COVER ME WITH THE NIGHT” (see music notes) ANDREA RAMSEY
Come, Lord! And cover me with the night.
Spread your grace over us, when the night is cold and dark.
Your promises are more than the stars in the sky.
Your mercy is deeper than the night.
Lord, we wait for you.
Day and night, we wait for you.
Come Lord. –Traditional prayer from Ghana
Othman Djuliarso, djembe
Doxology literally means
“words of glory.” Doxologies
have long been used by Jews
and Chris�ans to praise God.
Here we honor and thank God
“from whom all blessings flow.”
The invita�on to the Lord’s
Supper is extended to all who
desire to follow Christ,
remembering that access to the
table is not a right conferred
upon the worthy, but a privilege
given to the undeserving who
come in faith, repentance, and
love. Even one who has doubts
or whose trust is wavering is
invited to the table in order to
be assured of God’s love and
grace in Christ Jesus
Though many Advent hymns
address Christ with entreaty
and invita�on, this more
contempla�ve hymn text
considers how an individual
prepares for and responds to
Christ’s coming. It also brings
together a recollec�on of the
First Coming with an
an�cipa�on of the
Second Coming.
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Christ, all creatures here below.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise Holy Spirit evermore;
Praise Triune God whom we adore.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION MS. BURNETT
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (8:30)
WORDS OF INVITATION
GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
It is right, and a good and faithful thing to praise you, O God,
Lord of all creation, the one who laid the earth’s foundation.
At the sound of your voice, all the world rejoices.
Through the words of your prophets, you spoke promises to your people,
promises of your nearness and of joy.
In the fullness of time, you came to walk and teach and heal among us,
sending those who drew near to you into peace and into joy.
In your life, death, and resurrection, you dispelled despair and offered new life.
Even now, through the witness of the Spirit, we are invited to rejoice.
At this table, we gather as one body, remembering your promise,
tasting grace with gratitude, and looking to Bethlehem with hope.
Here, we remember that in the week…
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP
PRAYER
*RECESSIONAL HYMN NO. 104
“O LORD, HOW SHALL I MEET YOU” VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN
*BENEDICTION DR. MONTGOMERY
POSTLUDE NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, BWV 660 (BASED ON HYMN NO. 102, “SAVIOR OF THE NATIONS, COME”)
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685 – 1750)
WORSHIP NOTICES
The Sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God in
loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander VanCourt Pritchar�,
Van Pritchar�, Jr., and Winnie Pritchar� Wellford by their
family.
Camera and video use is not allowed during the worship
service. Please turn off your cell phone.
Members and guests, please indicate your presence on the
Friendship Roster this morning.
The 11:00 service is live at new.livestream.com/idlewild, or
search for “Idlewild” in the Livestream phone or Roku app. You
can also listen on WREC-AM 600 or at www.600wrec.com, or
use the iHeartRadio app.
Music is printed under Onelicense.net A-702280.
VISITOR NOTICES
We welcome our visitors this morning. To learn more about
Idlewild, please speak to a clergy member at the sanctuary
door a3er the service, or call the church office during the week.
New members are received by the Session the 3rd Sunday of
each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. If you are seeking a
church home, we invite you to join the Idlewild family. Please
see a minister a3er the service, or call the church office,
726-4681, during the week.
Visit www.idlewildchurch.org for news, events and more. If
you’re not on the web, call the church office at 726-4681.
CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES
Refreshments are served in the T.K. Young Room after the
11:00 service. All are encouraged to join in this time of
fellowship.
Member in the hospital as of December 9: Dana Burke�.
Following the worship service today, Steve Montgomery will
be signing copies of his recently published book, Idlewild
Sermons, in the T.K. Young Room. Proceeds will go to the More
Idlewild capital campaign.
The Breakfast Forum is Wednesday, December 16, at 7:00 in
the T.K. Young Room. The group will conCnue with People of
the New Testament: Mary the mother of Jesus. Free coffee &
donuts at 6:30; breakfast ($5) at 7:15.
On December 20, the 4th Sunday of Advent, “A Ceremony of
Carols” by Benjamin Bri�en will be sung by the sopranos and
altos of the Idlewild Choir during the 11:00 a.m. worship
service.
We are united in the Spirit when we pray for our brothers and
sisters in Christ in our Presbytery and around the world. This
week we pray for Shady Grove Church.
Giving sanctuary flowers is a special way to honor a loved one.
If you would like to give flowers, please contact Buff Adams at
818-5567 or [email protected].
PASTORAL CARE & EVANGELISM Unless otherwise noted, contact Anne Apple, 726-4681 ext. 18
The Gay Straight Fellowship group will have a Christmas
gathering on Sunday, December 20, at 5:00 p.m. at the home of
Barbara Denley (930 Harbor Bend Rd.). Please bring appeCzers,
salads, sides, desserts, or other beverages of your choice. Ham
and other meat entrees and so3 drinks will be provided. The
group will collect food items for the Memphis Gay Lesbian
Community Center. A list of food items needed by the
community center will be sent in an email.
Confidential prayer requests can be made by calling the prayer
chain at 683-6578, or filling out a card from the literature rack.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION
Unless otherwise noted, contact Rebekah Abel Lamar, 726-4681 ext. 46 or
The Young Adults will gather tonight from 5:00 to 7:00 for their
Christmas party at the home of Sam and Collin Buckner.
Contact Sarah Wolf at [email protected] for more
informaCon.
On December 20, gather in the T.K. Young Room for waffles,
juice and coffee. Jim Eikner will read the Christmas Story. It’s a
holiday treat for adults, youth and children (1st-5th grades).
Preschool, Jr. and Sr. Kindergarten will have regular classes.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES—DECEMBER 20
If you would like more detailed informa�on on Sunday
morning church school please visit www.idlewildchurch.org.
Waffle Sunday (T.K. Young Room) The young adults will host all
classes to gather for waffles, juice and coffee. Jim Eikner will
read The Christmas Story.
Praying with Scripture: The PracCce of LecCo Divina (114E)
(Led by Mary McIntosh)
Class 20/20 (305W) The Gospel of Mark: Chapter 4 (Led by
John Boughter and Dan Dunaway)
Stephen (306) Being Mortal (Led by Joyce and Bruce Webber)
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Unless otherwise noted, contact Elizabeth Houston, 726-4681 ext. 33 or
Next Sunday, during church school, elementary children are
invited to come to the waffle breakfast with their parents in the
T.K. Young Room. Children in PK, JK and SK have Cherub Choir
rehearsal and regular church school. Their church school lesson
is called Jesus Is Born.
The Primary and Cherub Choirs will sing at the 3:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service, “Will You Come to the Stable With Us?”
This service is led by the children.
A new sign-in procedure for Children’s Church ConCnued (C3)
is on its way. Beginning on January 10, parents of children who
are in C3 will be able to sign their child in right outside the
sanctuary door, and helpers will take the children to C3 in the
Jones Building. Parents who wish to walk with their children
over to the Jones Building are sCll welcome to do that, but for
those who want to go right back into the worship service, this
new system will be in place.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Unless otherwise noted, contact Frank Kelly, 337-0159 or
QUEST (6th-8th grades) will have its Christmas party tonight
from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Hood’s (2281 Court Ave.). Bring a gi3
to exchange/take away (max $10 value) and some food to
share (last names A-I: a munchie/side dish; J-Z: a sweet of some
sort). A main dish and drinks will be provided.
QUEST will hand out bags of candy at More Than A Meal on
Thursday, December 17, from 5:15 to 6:30 . Come join us if you
can.
BASIC (9th-12th grades) will meet today in the Wrenn Room
from noon to 12:45 p.m. for pizza and to watch the classic A
Charlie Brown Christmas! Join us this Sunday, before things get
really crazy with exams.
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Unless otherwise noted, contact Margaret BurneQ, 726-4681 ext. 19 or
Make the holidays warmer and joyful for our friends at More
Than a Meal. For $15 you can sponsor a Cozy Kit, which will be
filled with warm gloves, wool socks, a hat, and more. (These
items have been pre-purchased in order to get the warmest
items possible for a discounted rate.) Stop by the table in the
T.K. Young Room today. Cozy Kits will be given to MTAM guests
for the holidays on Thursday, December 17. Join MTAM for worship and dinner any Thursday evening.
Worship is at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel and dinner is in the T.K.
Young Room from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Serve guests and sit down to
get to know our MTAM friends.
With Educa>on S>cks, in 2015 the children of the church
collected enough quarters to send four girls in developing
countries to school. This gi3 empowers girls and young women
through educaCon, equips them with books, paper and other
learning materials, and provides for their tuiCon and other
school expenses. Girls o3en suffer the most from gender
discriminaCon. They are o3en denied the opportunity to go to
school because resources are limited. Idlewild children’s
educaCon sCcks help to give every girl the chance to fulfill her
potenCal.
One of this year’s community support grant recipients is World
Relief Memphis (WR Memphis). WR Memphis, which partnered
with over 20 local churches and 175 volunteers in 2014, is the
only rese�lement agency in Memphis for refugees fleeing
persecuCon from numerous countries including, Somalia, Iraq,
Afghanistan, Nepal, Congo and Sudan. Women and children
comprise 80% of the world’s refugees. There are 206 refugees
currently living in Memphis, primarily in Binghamton and
Raleigh, who are assisted with housing, home furnishings,
school enrollment, job placement, English classes and other
social services. WR Memphis also serves internaConal vicCms
of human trafficking. Our Community Support funds will be
used by WR Memphis to fulfill its mission to empower the local
church to advocate and be�er serve the immigrant community.
For addiConal informaCon contact Steve Moses at
[email protected] or visit www.worldreliefmemphis.org.
ALL 2015 CONTRIBUTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON
ON DECEMBER 31
All contribuCons—whether in cash or securiCes—must be
received by noon on Thursday, December 31, in order to be
reported as 2015 contribuCons. Cash and securiCes that are
being delivered to the church must be at the church by noon
Thursday, December 31.
For gi3s of securiCes, the IRS requires that the donor must
instruct his or her broker to irrevocably transfer the securiCes
to Idlewild’s account; this must be done by the end of the day
Thursday, December 31. The value of the donaCon will be the
mean between the high and the low trading prices on the day
of transfer or day of delivery, whichever is applicable. The
transfer of securiCes can be a very simple task, but in some
cases may take longer than expected—so it’s best to make your
gi3s early.
If you choose to use electronic transfer for your pledge, you
must fill out a new form each year. The deadline for submiWng
the form for your 2016 pledge electronic transfer is Monday,
December 16. Forms are available in the church office. If you
need more informaCon contact Karlyn Burson at 726-4681 or
Parents, grandparents and friends will gather to see the 65
Idlewild preschool students perform in the annual Christmas
producCon on December 15 at noon in the T.K. Young Room.
The More Idlewild capital campaign will enhance faciliCes
and improve quality and access to programs such as this.
More Idlewild means a Fellowship Hall with a stage,
adequate lighCng, sound, and seaCng for everyone who
wants to see these children at one of the most exciCng Cmes
of their school year. Your support is needed to make this and
many more building improvements a reality so that Idlewild
can be even more of a place for serving, learning and caring.
You may pledge by placing your card in the offering plate, or
emailing [email protected], or online at
www.idlewildchurch.org/moreidlewild.
Visit www.idlewildchurch.org and click More Idlewild at the
top to read about plans, see architectural renderings, watch
the campaign video, submit quesCons or comments and
make a pledge. Feel free to ask for informaCon. You may
email [email protected], call Sissy Carpenter
at 726-4681 ext. 42, or contact any member of the More
Idlewild team: Larry Bryan, Kirk Bobo and Peggy McClure, co-
chairs; Wendy Ansbro, Taylor Berger, Dennis Higdon, Mark
Jones, Milton Lovell, Michelle Miller, Elizabeth Rouse, Anne
Stokes, Steve ValenCne and Kyle Veazey, commi�ee
members; and Steve Montgomery, Be�y Anne Wilson and
Sissy Carpenter, staff.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Gather with us on Christmas Eve as we welcome the
Christ Child with three beau�ful services. All services
are in the sanctuary, Nursery care will be available at
3:00 and 5:00 — but children are welcome in all
services. For more details visit www.idlewildchurch.org/
christmas.
3:00-3:45 p.m. Family-Friendly Service
Everyone is invited to this happy service celebraCng the
birth of Jesus! Children are encouraged to come
dressed as angels, shepherds and Wise Men. (Simple
headdresses will be available for them at the church.)
There will be a Cme for all li�le ones to come forward
and parCcipate. Nursery care available, but babies are
very welcome!
5:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols
The Sanctuary is alight with candles and joyful music!
The choir presents beauCful choral literatures of
Christmas amidst tradiConal Bible lessons and well-
known carols. All ages are welcome to a�end this
inspiring service. Nursery care available.
11:00 p.m. Candle-ligh>ng Communion Service
Music, readings and celebraCon of the Lord’s Supper
lead to the joyous lighCng of candles at midnight. This
fesCve service is led by clergy and members of our
senior high fellowship group. All ages are welcome to
a�end. No childcare available.
WEDNESDAYS IN ADVENT
Each Wednesday during Advent a brief worship service is held
at noon in the Trippeer Chapel, followed at 12:30 with a light
lunch in the T.K. Young Room. Members of the church share
their experiences and inspirations of the season, and beautiful
music nourishes the heart. Please join us this Wednesday,
December 16, when our speakers will be Sarah Wolf and Jim
Eikner. Lunch is $8, no reservaCons needed.
MORE THAN A MEAL ON CHRISTMAS EVE
On Christmas Eve More Than a Meal dinner will be served in
the gym at 5:30. Our guests will come for hot chocolate, music
and warmth beginning around 4:30. Since all MTAM guests are
encouraged to a�end one of the three Idlewild Christmas Eve
services, the regular MTAM worship Cme of 5:00 will be a Cme
of caroling and stories. Everyone is welcome to join this fesCve
Christmas feast!
ORDER POINSETTIAS FOR THE SANCTUARY
Christmas poinseWas will be in the sanctuary on Sunday,
December 20, given in memory or in honor of friends and
family. The names will be printed in the bulleCn. Individual
acknowledgements cannot be sent. Order deadline is
December 14, and payment must be received with the order.
Pick up an order form at church, or order poinseWas at
www.idlewildchurch.org/registraCons. (There’s a $3.50
processing fee for online orders.)
SCHEDULES FOR HOLIDAY SUNDAYS
Sunday, December 20
It’s Waffle Sunday! Gather in the T.K. Young Room for waffles,
juice and coffee. Jim Eikner will read The Christmas Story. It’s a
wonderful holiday treat! Children: Elementary children go with
their parents to the Waffle Breakfast. Preschool, Jr. & Sr.
Kindergarten have regular classes.
Sunday, December 27
Holiday gathering in the parlor for adults. Children’s classes will
not meet. They will have fellowship and refreshments in the
T.K. Young Room.
Sunday, January 3
Holiday gathering in the T.K. Young Room for adults. Children’s
combined classes: Elementary children in Room 301E;
Preschool, Jr. & Sr. Kindergarten in Room 203W.
3rd Sunday of Advent
December 13
8:30am Worship Service, Chapel
9:40am Church School
9:40am Rehearsal for 3:00
Family Christmas Eve Service,
Chapel
11am Worship Service,
Sanctuary
12pm Community Support,
Strock Rm
1pm Men’s Basketball, Gym
1:15pm Handbell Choir
Rehearsal, 301W
4pm AAU Basketball, Gym
5pm QUEST Christmas Party,
Away
5pm Young Adult Christmas
Party, Away
7pm Compassionate Friends
Service
Monday December 14
Poinsettia Order Deadline
4pm Natural Spirituality, Parlor
4:30pm Greek, Conf. Rm
5pm Basketball Practice, Gym
Tuesday December 15
10am PW Coordinating Team,
Parlor
12pm Preschool Christmas
Program, TK Young
5pm Basketball Practice, Gym
5:30pm Girl Scouts, 309-312E
6pm Adult Ministry Comm.,
CE Office
6:30pm Women’s ChristCare,
303W
7pm Central High School
Concert, Sanctuary
Wednesday December 16
7am Breakfast Forum, TK Young
12pm Advent Service, Chapel
12:30pm Advent Luncheon,
TK Young
1pm Pickle Ball, Gym
Wednesday December 16 (cont.)
5pm Basketball Practice, Gym
5:30pm Session Dinner,
TK Young
6pm Pottery, Pottery Studio
6:15pm Section Rehearsal,
Choir Rm
6:30pm Session, Harlan Rm
7pm Adult Choir Rehearsal,
Choir Rm
Thursday December 17
10:30am Kindergarten
Christmas Program, Chapel
3pm PreK & K Yoga, TV Rm
4pm Elementary Yoga, TV Rm
5pm Basketball PracCce, Gym
5pm MTAM Worship, Chapel
5:30pm More Than A Meal,
TK Young
6:30pm AA Meeting, Conf. Rm
Friday December 18
1pm Pickle Ball, Gym
6pm Basketball Practice, Gym
Saturday December 19
9am Adult Choir Rehearsal,
Sanctuary
4th Sunday of Advent
December 20
8:30am Worship Service, Chapel
9:40am Church School
9:40am Waffle Breakfast,
TK Young
10:30am New Members, Chapel
11am Worship Service
(Ceremony of Carols), Sanctuary
12pm Elders Deliver Poinsettias
1pm Men’s Basketball, Gym
4pm AAU Basketball, Gym
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS
More informa�on at www.idlewildchurch.org/fullcalendar.
The bread which you hold back belongs to the hungry;
the coat which you guard in your locked storage-chests,
belongs to the naked; the footwear mouldering in your
closet belongs to those without shoes. The silver that
you keep hidden in a safe place belongs to the one in
need. Thus, however many are those whom you could
have provided for, so many are those whom you wrong.
―Basil the Great
If you pledge, please consider an increase this year. If
you are a new member or have not pledged before,
now is the Cme to begin. Everybody’s pledge is
important because our 2016 budget is based upon
pledges. Your pledge means that the church’s
acCviCes, from youth, adult and children’s programs to
global missions and community outreach, can conCnue
to grow and serve.
Please turn in a pledge card or pledge online at
www.idlewildchurch.org/stewardship. If you have any
quesCons concerning stewardship, please contact Jim
Harwood at 277-5795 or [email protected].
DO WE HAVE YOUR 2016 PLEDGE YET?
If you haven’t turned in your 2016 pledge, please do it
now. The annual budget is finalized in December and has
to be based upon pledges received. Submit your pledge
one of three ways: online at www.idlewildchurch.org/
giving; mail in a pledge card or drop one in the offering
plate; or send your name, address and pledge amount to
IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)
1750 Union Avenue / Memphis TN 38104 / www.idlewildchurch.org
901-726-4681 / Recreation 725-4165 / Children’s Center 725-7941
The mission of Idlewild Presbyterian Church is to pursue, personify, and
practice as Presbyterians the good news of reconciliation and salvation
in Christ through worship, education, fellowship, and outreach.
MINISTERIAL AND PROGRAM STAFF
Ministers: All the members of Idlewild Presbyterian Church
For staff phone numbers and emails visit www.idlewildchurch.org or call the church.
Stephen R. Montgomery
Pastor
Anne H.K. Apple
Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care
and Evangelism
Margaret Burnett
Associate Pastor for Outreach
Ministry
Rebekah Abel Lamar
Associate Pastor for Christian
Formation
Corinne Nienhuis
Parish Assistant
Denton McLellan
Parish Associate
Walt Tennyson
Parish Associate
Stephen R. Haynes
Theologian in Residence
Barry Oliver
Director of Music Ministry
Elizabeth Houston
Director of Children’s Ministry
Frank Kelly
Director of Youth Ministry
Dara Bigger
Assistant Director of Youth Ministry
Ashley Gordon
Director of Recreation Ministry
Jacob Pierce
Assistant Director of Recreation
Sarah Wolf
Young Adult Ministry
Latrice Toombs
Children’s Center Executive
Director
Cheryl Ward
Kindergarten Director
Betty Anne Wilson
Chief Administrative Officer
Henry B. Strock, Jr.
Pastor Emeritus
Margo Richardson
Outreach Ministry Intern