Worship Service - In-person and on Zoom!
Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 11AM
Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 898 4794 6230
Passcode: 201166
ZOOM Sunday School for Children
Zoom Sunday School for children of all ages has resumed at Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church. Zoom Sunday School runs from 9:45 – 10:15, to allow families to participate and still get to the church for in-person worship at 11:00a.m. Please join us for songs, Bible stories, prayers, crafts, and more!

Teachers are Eva Stimson, Jerry Van Marter and Bev Machin. WE ARE
LOOKING FOR MORE TEACHERS!! Please contact Eva or Jerry if you are interested in being part of the team. We are also joined at least occasionally by Sid (aka Luke Van Marter), who continues to completely misunderstand the day’s Bible lesson.

If you have any questions or comments, please call or email Eva Stimson or Jerry Van Marter.
Congregational Meeting, Sunday, December 12
There will be a Congregational meeting to vote on upcoming officers for 2022 on December 12 following the worship service. 
Make a 2020 Financial Pledge
It’s that time of year—time to make your financial pledge to CHPC for 2022. You should have received a pledge card in the mail; simple complete it and mail it back to the church in the envelope provided. Or bring it to church this Sunday and drop it in the offering plate. Your generosity is appreciated!
Advent and Christmas Worship Schedule
Sunday, December 5
Second Sunday of Advent 11:00 am
“PEACE” Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Luke 3:1-6

Sunday, December 12
Third Sunday of Advent 11:00 am
“JOY” Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7

Sunday, December 19
Fourth Sunday of Advent 11:00 am
“LOVE” Hebrews 10:5-7

Tuesday, December 21
Longest Night Service 7:30 pm

Friday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service 5:30 pm

Sunday, December 26
First Sunday of Christmas 11:00 am
Christmas in Story and Song
Advent Devotional
The Sacrament of Christmas
By Howard Thurman

I make an act of faith toward all humankind,
Where doubts would linger and suspicions brood.

I make an act of joy toward all sad hearts,
Where laughter pales and tears abound.

I make an act of strength toward feeble things,
Where life grows dim and death draws near.

I make an act of trust toward all life,
Where fears preside and distrusts keep watch.

I make an act of love toward friend and foe,
Where trust is weak and hate burns bright.

I make a deed to God of all my days —
And look out on life with quiet eyes.

Reflect
As we enter the second week of Advent, take time to reflect on the second stanza of Howard Thurman’s “The Sacrament of Christmas.” How will God use you to “make an act of joy toward all sad hearts?”

Pray
Advent God, while the world around us is making merry and singing choruses of “Joy to the World,” we know that for many, such joy is only on the surface. Many hearts are sad, many hearts are breaking, and tears abound. This week, open our eyes to those who are hurting. May we be the hands of Christ to catch their tears. Use us to bring more acts of joy into your world. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Tech Help Needed!
Continuing to have a Zoom! service helps us reach our CHPC family that are homebound, unable to attend on a Sunday morning, waiting out COVID, etc. We plan to continue this outreach for the foreseeable future.

Your CHPC Tech Team has gotten the Zoom! worship job down to a few basic steps that anyone with a little tech knowledge can take on with a bit of training. Now we need willing hands to help this vital ministry of CHPC.

If you are willing and able to attend in person services and run the show from the sound board, please contact Todd Rogers at btoddr@gmail.com.
United Crescent Hill Ministries
Our church has actively supported United Crescent Hill Ministries since it’s formation in 1974. With the help of partner churches like ours, UCHM serves approximately 3,500 of our neighbors with varied programs, including a food pantry, meals for Seniors, youth activities, preventive health services, and emergency support.  A highlight of the year at UCHM is the annual Christmas Connection program, which helps families provide gifts and holiday meals for their children.  This year’s program will look a lot like last year, which helped 183 families have a happier holiday. Instead of asking sponsors to shop for gifts, UCHM is asking for $125 donations to sponsor a child. The donations will be used to purchase retail and grocery gift cards to provide a child's gifts and food for the holidays. Gift cards allow families to prioritize their needs, as well as give them the dignity of providing for their family as they see fit.

 If you are unable to donate the full $125 to sponsor a child, you are still invited to support Christmas Connection. Any amount is meaningful. Donations can be made online through PayPal at https://www.uchmlouky.org/christmas-connection-sponsorship-sign-up/ or by sending checks to United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St., Louisville KY 40206.  Questions about Christmas Connection can be directed to Katie Litanga at klitanga@uchmlouky.org .
Newsletter Submissions Deadline
Please have all newsletter submissions turned in every Wednesday by noon. Use this link for submissions and follow the prompts. Thank you!
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Deacon of the Month
Amy Pauw is our Deacon of the Month for December 1st - 11th . If you or someone you know is in need of a kind gesture, please reach out to Amy at amypauw@lpts.edu.
Elder of the Week
Lucy Steilberg is our Elder of the Week. She can be contacted by phone at 502-821-7735 or via email at lucyd.steilberg@gmail.com. Harrie Buecker will begin Elder of the Week duties on December 5.