Worship at UPC This Week December 31, 2017 Worship 11:00 a.m.  Epiphany John Leedy preaching "Star of Wonder, Star of Night" Sermon text: Matthew 2:1-12 Childcare will be available in the nursery during the service. Music This Sunday The prelude and anthem are handbell arrangements by Robert Groth: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming" and "Carol of the Bells." Ringers are UPC members Byron French, Emily Givens, Meg McReynolds, and Kim Vitray. Violists Adrian Jackson and Martha Carapetyan play "Nimrod", from Enigma Variations as the offertory, and for the postlude, Scott Joplin's "Pineapple Rag."

The Adoration of the Magi Luis Tristán de Escamilla (1586-1624) Epiphany is the celebration of God’s manifestation or self-revelation to the world in Jesus Christ. In particular, we celebrate the revelation of God’s promise and purpose to the nations of the world, as the magi came from the East to worship to the Christ child, and God’s covenant of grace is extended to all who believe the good news of Christ Jesus. read more...

Adrian Jackson Recital December 30, 3:00 p.m. UPC Sanctuary Adrian Jackson is a remarkable young musician. He began playing the violin in middle school in a public school orchestra program, and switched to viola in 9th grade.  Currently a senior at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, Adrian is passionately pursuing a career in music performance. He has set his sights high and has garnered the support of many teachers and admirers.  This short program in the UPC sanctuary, December 30 at 3:00 p.m. is offered, in part, as a token of his gratitude for those who have supported him in pursuit of his goals, whether the support has been emotional, musical, or financial.

Please join Adrian and Martha Carapetyan and Kathy Brotherton for this afternoon of viola solos and chamber music, UPC sanctuary. A brief reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.

The office voice mail at 512-476-5321 will be checked daily, so feel free to leave a message. If you have a pastoral concern, please email Matt at pastor@upcaustin.org. Merry Christmas and a blessed new year!

Celebrations & Concerns Please pray for Peggy Miller , who had hip surgery last week. Grace Martin , who has been hospitalized. Grace is cousin to Ann Winkle. Patty Turner  for continued healing; niece to Ann Winkle. Laura Grice , daughter of Karen and Neal Grice, recovering from surgery. To request prayers for yourself or a loved one, email  upc@upcaustin.org. To have a deacon pray with you, look for the  Deacon of the Day on the pulpit side front of the sanctuary any Sunday following the postlude.

If you'd like to be part of UPC's Prayer Chain, please  email the church office. You will receive emails asking that you pray specifically for people who have requested to be on the prayer list. To pray for those on our prayer list, download the Celebrations and Concerns folder for December 24, 2017, or pick up a copy in the narthex or outside the church office.

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