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December 4-11, 2016
Volume, 244
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Faith is a Verb... Musings by Pastor Tony
December 2, 2016
I write this from downtown San Antonio, TX, where many of our denominational leaders are gathered to discuss the changing needs of ordained ministry. We are working with the scripture from the prophet Habakkuk, who said, "Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. For there is still a vision for the appointed time." In today's language, the prophet might have said, "Put it on a billboard so that the cars speeding past can read it, for there is still good news to read these days."
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Christmas at ACC
~Peace on Earth~
Join us as we prepare to welcome the birth of Jesus
through Hope, Peace, Joy and Love this Advent Season.
God's Hope for the Nations ~ Sunday November 27, 10:00 am
God's Peaceable Kingdom ~ Sunday December 4, 10:00 am
God's Joyful Song~ Sunday December 11, 10:00 am
God's Love of Life~ Sunday December 18, 10:00 am
Christmas Eve~ Saturday December 24, 5:00 pm
Family Christmas Eve Service,
Children of all ages invited to participate
Christmas Day- Sunday December 25, 10:00 am- Lessons & Carols!
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Celebrate Christmas with a Poinsettia
At Christmas time we are filled with eager anticipation of the birth of the light of God's hope in our hearts. We tell each other this "old, old story," as we begin to see the lights and colors of hope in our own lives.
A beautiful tradition at ACC is the display of lovely red poinsettias which decorate the sanctuary for our Christmas worship together. As in years past, you are invited to donate one or more poinsettias at our cost ($8.00 each), and to dedicate your beautiful flower(s) to a loved one. You are also invited to take it home to add sparkle to your own celebration following the worship service on Christmas Eve. On two Sundays, December 11 and 18, order forms will be found in your bulletins and Sue Day will be in the Social hall to take your orders and donation. Checks are payable to ACC (Poinsettia).
In the event you cannot be present to take your flower home Christmas Eve, please let us know when you reserve it, as we may be able to arrange delivery after the Christmas Eve worship service.
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Kick Off The Season with The Messiah!
Saturday December 3rd & Sunday December 4th!
Love Handel's Messiah? Hear it like you've never heard it before -- with Cantare Con Vivo's 110 voice choir, outstanding soloists, and full orchestra! We'll sing most of it for you, but you 're invited to join in on the Hallelujah Chorus! Two concerts: Sat., Dec. 3, 7:30 pm at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, or Sun., Dec. 4, 4:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church in Oakland.
Contact Sara Laferte for tickets:
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It's a Magic Show for the Whole Family!
Thursday, December 8, 7:00 p.m.
52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington
Come see Magical Nathaniel's magic show this December 8th at 7 P. M.! He is a 22-year-old magician and UC Berkeley graduate in math and theater who will be performing a show that is fun for the whole family! You are guaranteed to be amazed by interactive illusions, circus skills, and original never before seen magic! You will certainly not want to miss this incredible free show!
Please let us know you are coming (so we can set up enough chairs) by leaving a message at the church office at [email protected]
Sara Laferte
510 526-8362
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Annual Christmas Concert
Friday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.
52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington
BACH will be presenting a choral program of holiday music from a variety of European traditions, from German baroque canticles to Ukrainian liturgy to traditional English carols.
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Need a Ride to Church?
Call Tim at Elite Car Service (510) 926-0121
If Tim is not available, you can call a cab or any of the other ride services. You will have to pay and give a receipt to Randy for reimbursement. You can use these options for a ride to any church activity.
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Engaging the Scripture
December 4, 2016
As you read this passage, reflect on the fact that, although Christianity is the dominant faith in our country, at the time of Paul, Christianity was a start-up, struggling, break-away group from Judaism that included many faithful Jews and non-Jews who understood that the promised Messiah had arrived. Engage this passage from Paul, not with your Christian eyes, but as if you were a Jew welcoming Gentiles into your faith. What examples does Christ offer you in terms of hospitality? In terms of who is inside and who is outside? How would these actions bring peace among the nations?
See you Sunday!
Pastor Tony
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