Announcements

Welcome & Greetings:

Lighting of 2nd advent candle: PERUMALLAs

Leader 1: Last Sunday we lit the first candle in our Advent Wreath, the candle of Hope. We light it again as we remember that Christ will come again to fulfill all of God's promises to us.

(a person lights the candle of hope)

Leader 2: The second candle of Advent is the Candle of Peace. It is sometimes called the Bethlehem Candle to remind us of the place in which preparations were made to receive and cradle the Christ child.

Leader 1: Peace is a gift that we must be prepared for. God gives us the gift of Peace when we turn to Him in faith.

Leader 2: The prophet Isaiah calls Christ "The Prince of Peace." Through John the Baptist and all the other prophets, God asks us to prepare our hearts so that he may come in.

Leader 1: Our hope is in God, and in his son Jesus Christ. Our peace is found in him. We light this candle today to remind us that He brings peace to all who trust in Him. (Light the Second Candle)

People: Loving God, thank you for the peace you give us through Jesus. Help us prepare our hearts to receive Him. Bless our worship. Guide us in all that we say and do. We ask it in the name of the one born in Bethlehem. Amen!

*Opening Hymn: ‘It Came Upon the Midnight Clear’ RCH#218

Scripture Reading: Luke 2: 8-14

Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer:

Worship Songs in Telugu & English: UECF Choir

Sermon: Pastor Kurian

Offertory
*Doxology

Offertory Prayer: Pastor Kurian

*Closing Hymn: ‘The first Noel’ UMH#245

*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Pastor Kurian

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Thanks to Pastor K. Kurian for ministering to us today.
• Next week, Carols & Lessons Service will be celebrated.
• UECF Christmas Carols started on Friday, Dec 4^th and will continue on Dec 11^th, 12^th, 17^th and 18^th.
• Baby Shower for Mrs. Asha Dayala follows the worship service.
• Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by UECF Families.
• Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.

Birthdays:

• Spandana Punuru 07^th Dec
• Mr. Joshua Pilli 08^th Dec
• Mrs. Amita Ravinder 11^th Dec
• Mrs. Hadassah Pulipati 11^th Dec
• Mr. Vishala Kumar 11^th Dec

Anniversary:

• Mrs. Sirisha & Mr. Sarath Kapudasi 07^th Dec
• Mrs. Sarita & Rev. David Ravinder 09^th Dec
• Mrs. Preethi & Mr. Joshua Pilli 10^th Dec

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UECF Upcoming Events:

• 12/11/15: @ 7:00PM: Christmas Carol Rounds (North Brunswick, New Brunswick, Dayton, Princeton, Monroe, Lawrenceville)
• 12/12/15: @ 5:00PM: Christmas Carol Rounds (Piscataway, Belle Mead, Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Whitehouse Station, Flemington, Branchburg)
• 12/13/15: @ 11:00AM: Women's Christmas at Mrs. Ratna Kambham’s home. Address: 4 Blacksmith Pass, Colts Neck, NJ
• 12/13/15: @ 5:30PM: 3^rd Advent Sunday. Carols & Lessons Service.
• 12/18/15: @ 7:00PM: Christmas Carol Rounds (Parlin, Sayreville, East Brunswick, Helmetta, Monroe, Colts Neck)
• 12/19/15: @ 3:00PM: Christmas Carol Rounds (Old Age Home, Union, Short Hills, Springfield, Morris Plains, Madison, Parsippany, Elmwood Park, West Orange)
• 12/20/15: @ 5:30PM: 4^th Advent Sunday. Sunday School Christmas will be celebrated. Rev. Dr. David Mertz will bring the Word of God.
• 12/25/15: @ 10:00AM: CHRISTMAS. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
• 12/27/15: @ 5:30PM: 4^th Advent Sunday. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
• 12/31/15: @ 10:00PM: Watch Night Service/ New Year. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.

Visit us online at http://www.uecf.net