Second Sunday
of Advent
Sunday, December 8
8:00 a.m.
Communion
Preaching:
Edwin Estevez,
Pastoral Resident
"John, Did You Know?"
Scripture texts:
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19
Isaiah 11:1-10
Matthew 3:1-12
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Baptisms
Adam H. Fronczek,
Associate Pastor
"Returning to
Bethlehem"
Scripture texts:Isaiah 11:1-9
Matthew 3:1-12
4:00 p.m.
Jazz Service
with Communion
Preaching:
Adam H. Fronczek,
Associate Pastor
"Returning to
Bethlehem"
Scripture text: Matthew 3:1-12
6:30 p.m. Festival of Advent
Lessons and Music 
Communion will
be celebrated
during 8:00 a.m.
and 4:00 p.m.
services this
Sunday.
Children will be
baptized during the
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
services.
To learn more about worship at Fourth Church this Sunday, read a copy of
the worship bulletins, which will be available online Friday afternoon at www.fourthchurch.org/ worship/this-week.html. 
The publication "News and Opportunities," distributed on Sundays with the worship bulletin and containing information about upcoming Fourth Church events, will be available online Friday afternoon at news/2013 /120813no.pdf
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It's Fair Trade Bazaar Weekend! Finish--or start--your holiday shopping at the Fair Trade Gift Bazaar this Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall and Borwell Dining Room. This annual bazaar features handcrafted merchandise, ranging from folk art to ceramics, textiles, baskets, jewelry, and more. Vendors will include Ten Thousand Villages, Ceiba Artisans (Guatemala), African Team Ministries (Kenya), Bead for Life (Uganda), Bridge of Hope (Peru), Africa Circle of Hope (Kenya), Five Accessories (Vietnam), and Five Loaves, Two Fishes (Indonesia and Cambodia). Groups in more than thirty countries benefit from the proceeds of this bazaar, making it possible for them to earn a fair wage for their labors. Come shop for a difference! Time and place Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall and Borwell Dining Room back to top |
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 Festival of Lessons and Music This Sunday
Join us for one of our beloved traditions at Fourth Church, the Festival of Advent Lessons and Music, this Sunday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Pastors and members of Fourth Church will read the scripture lessons of Advent, and Fourth Church's Children's, Youth, Chancel, and Morning Choirs will perform anthems of the season. Together we'll sing Advent hymns and anticipate the birth of Jesus Christ.
A reception hosted by Women@Fourth Connect and featuring homemade cookies and hot cocoa will follow the service.
Time and place
Sunday, December 8
6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Reception to follow in Anderson Hall
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 "The Music and Meaning of Advent" Far more than counting down the shopping days until Christmas, Advent invites us to celebrate the coming of Christmas, especially with music. Join us Wednesday evening, December 11 for "The Music and Meaning of Advent," a special intergenerational program hosted by the Academy for Faith and Life together with Children and Family Ministry. The evening will start with a festive reception and fellowship in Allison Hall and Library of the Gratz Center. Children will enjoy a meal and their own program with Minister for Children and Families Matt Helms in the Bumpus Room. A program for adults will start at 6:00 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel. Jeanne Bishop, Associate Pastor Adam Fronczek, and Organist and Director of Music John Sherer will lead a musical fanfare of great holiday hymns, sharing history, theology, and their personal stories. Towards the end of the evening, adults and children will raise voices together in a merry sing-along. Nursery care will be available for children two and under. During our festive evening of music we also want to remember those in need this season. We encourage everyone attending "The Music and Meaning of Advent" to bring a food or clothing item(s) for donation to the Consumer Choice Food Pantry or the Share Shop of the Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center. The Social Service Center is looking, in particular, for holiday and ready-to-eat food items as well as winter clothing items, including winter coats, for our guests experiencing homelessness. RSVPs are appreciated--to help facilitate planning for childcare and food and beverages--and can be done online or with Ryan Loeckel. Time and place Wednesday, December 11 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Bumpus Room and Buchanan Chapel To RSVP RSVP online Or with Ryan Loeckel back to top |
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 Contemplative Retreat for Advent
Take time away from busy day-to-day life and prepare for the birth of Christ at next weekend's Advent Contemplative Retreat. Led by Associate Pastor for Mission Vicky Curtiss, the retreat will be held Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14 at The Well (1515 W. Ogden Ave.) in La Grange Park.
Participants will engage in a variety of spiritual practices, including a time of worship and guided meditation, to open their hearts and minds to reflect on the gift of God's love.
Details, including registration information, are available online or by contacting Nancy Davis. Registration forms are due this Sunday, December 8.
Time and place
Friday and Saturday, December 13 and 14
at The Well (1515 W. Ogden Ave., La Grange Park)
For more information
Visit www.fourthchurch.org/community/retreats.html
Contact Nancy Davis
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 One More Week for Christmas Flowers There's still time to help decorate the Sanctuary and Gratz Center with flowers and garlands while at the same time memorializing or honoring loved ones this holiday season. Names of those remembered through the Christmas flowers donation will be printed in the Christmas worship bulletin. Contributions can be made online, by completing the Christmas flowers form also available online or in the literature racks, or by contacting Wydetta Carter.
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Men's Breakfast with Carl Grapentine
All men are invited to a Men's Breakfast next Saturday, December 14 at 8:00 a.m. in the Bumpus Room. In addition to sharing breakfast and fellowship, men will be joined by special guest Carl Grapentine for a presentation that celebrates the Christmas season through an exploration of lesser-known Christmas-themed music. Carl Grapentine is the co-host of the morning program at 98.7 WFMT and can be found offering a pre-performance lecture at the Symphony Center and Lyric Opera, conducting a myriad of musical performances, and announcing for football games at Michigan Stadium. While not required, RSVPs to Edwin Estevez are kindly requested. A donation will be accepted at the door. Time and place Saturday, December 14 8:00 a.m. in the Bumpus Room To RSVP Contact Edwin Estevez
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Decorating Gift Bags for Our Guests
It's not too late to help brighten the Christmas of a Sunday Night Supper guest by taking part in the "Christmas Gift Bag" project.
Simply pick up a bag during Coffee Hour this Sunday or at the reception desk and then decorate it and fill it with the items listed on an attached sheet (travel-size toiletries and a few other small items). Decorated and filled bags are being accepted at the reception desk through Sunday, December 15.
The bags will then be distributed to the guests of EDSSC programs throughout the Christmas holiday.
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Music at Fourth Church Free Friday Noonday concerts continue next Friday, December 13 with flutist Christopher Buckler at 12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel. Friday, December 13, 2013
12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel Christopher Buckler, flutist Friday, December 20, 2013
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Stephen Edwards, tenor Friday, December 20, 2013 8:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Lakeside Singers Holiday Concert
Tickets available at www.lakesidesingers.com Saturday, December 21, 2013
5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Christmas with Tower Brass
Suggested donation of $10 A complete concert schedule is available online. back to top
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