Dear Fourth Church,

What a blessing A Festival of Lessons and Carols was, not only for our congregation, but for numerous visitors as well! Many thanks to all whose work made the last two Sunday evening events possible, especially the Music Ministry and staff.

This Sunday evening we'll look forward to Advent Communion Service at 6:00 p.m., while next on our Advent calendar are three Christmas Eve services: Family Service at 5:00 p.m., Communion Service at 7:00 p.m., and Candelight Service at 11:00 p.m. Morning Worship on Christmas will be held at 11:00 a.m. 

Last Sunday concluded the semester's regular Adult Sunday School classes, but this Sunday Dr. Robert Norris will teach a special class entitled "The History of Christmas and Its Traditions," held in the Upper Room at 9:30 a.m.

"And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people." —Luke 2:8-10

NOTES:

• Youth Group Reunion Christmas Party: This Sunday, 7:30–10:30 p.m., offsite. High school graduates of classes 2015-2022 are invited to catch up and celebrate the season. Christmas attire encouraged! No RSVP needed; friends welcome too. For more info and location, email college@4thpres.org or contact College Director Rob Henneberg.

• College: Each summer, Fourth hires 14 college students to disciple our middle and high schoolers full time. Visit the Summer Staff webpage to learn more and to apply for next summer.

• Save the Date: January 8, 9:30 a.m., Upper Room. Don't miss this gathering to bid farewell to retiring pastor Dr. Robert Norris and express our appreciation for faithfully serving Fourth Church for almost 40 years. We invite you to write a note of thanks; cards will be available in the Upper Room, Halverson Hall, and the Lower Lot entrance starting this Sunday, or you can bring your own.

Grace to you,

Susan Kemp

For the Communications Team

Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements 

See today’s website post for information on youth activities, Special Blessings Moms' Group, and last chance for Toy Drive drop off.

Worship Services | Sunday, December 18

Sermon for Morning Worship

"A Living Hope"

1 Peter 1:3-9

Evening Worship

"The Ancient of Days"

Daniel 7:9-10

Communion will be served at Evening Worship this week using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice.

Livestream Options

The 11:00 a.m. service is available "live" or on demand by video and phone livestream.

For the video livestream, visit 4thpres.org/livestream or subscribe to Fourth's YouTube channel.

If you know someone who has no internet access, let them know about the phone livestream. They can dial 855-217-0187 to listen to the full service.

Year-End Giving

The Finance Office would like to remind you that contributions must be physically or virtually received or postmarked by December 31, 2022, to be included in your 2022 giving statement. Online giving is fast, easy, and secure. Statements will be mailed in January 2023. Please be sure the church has your correct address; send any changes to Rebecca Sparks-Korossy, rkorossy@4thpres.org.

Sundays, 8:30 a.m.

Prayer Room, 233B

Different elders rotate in leading Sunday morning prayer. All are invited to pray for the ongoing needs of the congregation and for God to be glorified in and through the ministries of Fourth.

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