December 10, 2011

Kettering Adventist Church3939 Stonebridge Road

Kettering, OH 45419ketsda.org

First Serv 9:30 a.m. ~ Sabbath School 10:30-11:30 a.m. ~ Classic Worship 11:45 a.m.

ServDecember 10, 2011

Jerry Mahn, Worship Leader9:30 a.m.

Kettering Life — Pastor Elliot Smith

Elliot Smith, acoustic guitar; Nathan Hoyt, acoutic guitar; Naomi Swanson, bass guitarMatthew Keys, drums; Jerry Mahn, piano

WorshipDecember 10, 2011

11:45 a.m.

We Gather Together

Gathering Music: — J. S. Bach................Jerry Taylor, organ — Helmut Walcha

Improvisation on

Introit: — 15th-Century French Carol..................Church ChoirO come, O come, Emmanuel and ransom captive Israel that mourns in lonely exile here until the Sonof God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!

We Come Into Christ’s Presence

Call to Worship................................................................................Pastor Elliot Smith(congregation standing)

Pastor: Come, for now is the time to worship.Congregation: We have come to worship Jesus Christ, God’s only son who was sent as a baby to live among us and redeem us.Pastor: Come, for now is the time to seek God.Congregation: We have come to experience that mystery of a loving heavenly Father.Pastor: Come, and feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.Congregation: We come to worship in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Pass the Blessing of Christ’s Peace

Hymn No. 204: ..............................................tune:(congregation standing)

Invocation........................................................................................Pastor Elliot Smith

Dedication of Willow Jane Donato.............................................Lonnie Melashenko

Scripture Lesson: .....................................................................Clive WilsonBut other Jews were jealous; so they rounded up some bad characters from the marketplace, formeda mob and started a riot in the city. They rushed to Jason’s house in search of Paul and Silas in orderto bring them out to the crowd. But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and someother believers before the city officials, shouting: “These men who have caused trouble all over theworld have now come here.”

Prayers of the People................................................................................Clive Wilson

We Present Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory: — arr. Kelly Eytcheson......2X4 Men’s Ensemble

Doxology: from (Hymn No. 694)....................................tune: Old HundredthPraise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below.Praise Him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

Prayer for the Offering..................................................................Pastor Elliot Smith

Church Life.......................................................................................Pastor Elliot Smith

We Learn from God’s Word

Sermon: ..............................................................................John Bradshaw

Hymn No. 123: ............................................................tune:

We are Sent Out With a Blessing

Benediction............................................................................................John Bradshaw

Orison: (Hymn No. 66)............................................................CongregationGod be with you till we meet again. By His counsels guide uphold you. With Hissheep securely fold you. God be with you till we meet again.

Postlude: J.S. Bach.................Jerry Taylor, organ

Worship Notes:

Participants: John Bradshaw, the speaker/director for , is today’s guest speaker. Elliot Smith,our pastor for young adults, the taskforce program and outreach, hosts today’s service. Clive Wilson,Kettering College chaplain, reads today’s Scripture Lesson and gives the Prayers of the People. Jerry Taylor,our minister of worship and music, is the organist/choir director for today’s service.

Willow Jane Donato, daughter of Sarah and Israel Donato, is being dedicated today by LonnieMelashenko. Sharing in the joy today are Willow’s grandparents, Russ and Judy Wetherell.

As we gather for worship we hear three “Advent” hymns. Advent is the season of the church year that weconsider the world awaiting Christ’s return both as a baby and as Redeemer of the Universe.

is a German Lutheran hymn in a setting by Bach that captures the feeling of “longing.”captures the drama of King Herod requiring that everyone return to their home villages. You can

almost picture Joseph and Mary and the donkey. On the journey the travelers sang songs.is a hymn from the early Christian Church known as the “O” antiphons because each begins with an “O”followed by a designation of our Lord in one of His titles. The “O” was a indication of an earnest longing forthe return of the Savior.

(Hymn 204) was written by Charles Wesley and published in This hymn expresses Israel’s fond hope for a Messiah and is saturated with

allusions to scripture and the first advent.

is based upon the eighteenth-century French carol,, 1855. The practice of singing part of the words in the vernacular and part in Latin is called

“macaronic.” , translates . The arrangement of this carol isby choir member, Kelly Wayne Eytcheson and is dedicated to Kettering church members, Al Brendel (nowdeceased) and his wife Betty Brendel who have been an inspiration to him. The double men’s quartet includes:Dan Townsend (1 TA), Kent Breakie (1 TB), Kelly Eytcheson (2 TA), Mike Unterseher (2 TB), LonnieMelashenko (1 Bar), Russ Wetherell (2 Bar), Steve Constantine (1 Bass), and Vince Waln (2 Bass).

(Hymn 123) is a testimony of William Dix recalling the valuable lessons implied in the storyof the wise men, and encouraging us to offer our treasures and willingly adore Him.

is based upon Hymn 210. Both words and music are by Philip Nicolaiand paraphrase the parable of the 10 virgins with their lamps trimmed and ready. The tune,translates from the German, J. S. Bach used this chorale in his .This transcription for organ solo is one of the few pieces by Bach published during his lifetime.

Friday Night, December 16 — Annual Christmas Candlelight Concert at 7:00 p.m.

Next Sabbath, December 17 — Pastor Karl Haffner will continuesermon series, at 9:30 and 11:45 a.m.

December 10, 2011

Lesson Quarterly ClassesLesson 11:

Memory Text“But the Jerusalem that is above is free,

and she is our mother.”Galatians 4:26, NIV

Early Lesson Study (from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.).....S-1Taught by: Eric Beaven

Lesson Study & Discussion...........................S-1Taught by: Gerry Greene Next week: Ted Ramirez

Lesson Study & Discussion...........................S-3Taught by: Bob PeachNext week: Jim Hopkins

Contemporary Christian Living..........Choir Room Taught by: David Starkey Next week: Charles Scriven

Sabbath School Class..................................N-2Taught by: Ted J. Shull

Advent H.O.P.E...........................................L-2Taught by: Stephen Waterbrook Next Week: Elizabeth Chung

The Church at Study10:30 a.m.

Other Adult Classes

Women’s Sabbath School.......Stonebridge House

Taught by: Linda Farley, Desi Harning, DraganaFessenden, and Diana Kellawan

Discussion of Last Day Prophesies...........Office George Bestpitch & Fred Goddard

..........................Center Fellowship Hall For the Collegiate Age Group

“ Taught by: Victor Brown

Conversations About God..........Kettering College Lower Lobby

Dave Evans, Joe Nicosia & Adele Waller

Health Nugget:

Health Ministry

TODAY — December 10 2011Flowers — Please see bulletin insert to sponsorPoinsettia plants.Worship Bags — Parents of small children cancheck out (honor system) worship bags for theirlittle ones in three different age groups: 0-2, 3-4,& 5-6 from the red cart in the north foyer. Pleasereturn the bags to the cart. Thank you.Sunset — 5:12 p.m.

THIS COMING WEEK —Church Office Hours

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Friday

SUNDAY — December 11Kettering Children’s Choirs — Present identicalconcerts at 2 & 4 p.m.SVA Choir — Presents at3:00 p.m. in the gymnasium.

MONDAY — December 12ABC Order Deadline — ABC truck will deliver onWednesday, December 14. Call 800-643-5714.Pathfinders — 6:45 - 8:30 p.m. at Centerville SDAChurch.

TUESDAY — December 13Staff Meeting — 9:30 a.m.Prayer Meeting — 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. will meet inS-1, led by Stephen Waterbrook, Sula Mazimba andPastor Elliot.

WEDNESDAY — December 14Youth Handbells — 5 - 6 p.m.Choir Rehearsal — 6 - 7:30 p.m.NO Praise OrchestraAdvent Ringers — 7:40 - 8:40 p.m.

FRIDAY — December 16Singing Bands — 6:45 p.m. Meet in the KetteringHospital lobby.Christmas Candlelight Service — 7:00 p.m.Sunset — 5:13 p.m.

NEXT SABBATH — December 17Sermon — Pastor Karl Haffner, will continuesermon series, “My Christmas Playlist”

9:30 a.m. First Serv in the fellowship hall.10:30 a.m. Sabbath School classes.11:45 a.m. Worship Service in the sanctuary.

Blood Pressure Screening — 10:30 -11:30 a.m.in the Mother’s Room

Coming Events

Reflections on Prayer:

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The Prayer Ministry Team

That You May KnowKETTERING CHURCH FAMILY

Sympathy — To Sharon and Clair Frey on thedeath of Sharon’s father, Willie Bachmann.Convalescing — Loretta Hammond is at Heartlandof Centerville, room 224, phone # 436-9352.— Patricia Davis is at home.Winter Warm-up — This is the last week todonate winter coats/gloves/hats/scarves (anything‘winterish’) for the Good Neighbor House. Look forthe blue barrel near the church office. Thank you forsupporting the Good Neighbor House and the“Winter Warm-up” initiative.Thank You —

The Deaconess Ministry and FriendsIce Skating Social — Save the dates: Sunday,January 22 and February 19, to come ice skating atthe Metro Park Riverscape downtown Dayton. Joinus from 6 -8 p.m.

SPRING VALLEY ACADEMYChoir Musical Revue — The high school choir willpresent selections from onSunday, December 11, beginning at 3 p.m. in theSVA gymnasium. Free Admission. Refreshments willbe available at intermission.Vegetarian Bulk Food — Order forms availablefrom tables in foyers. Order through Vickie Budd.

COMMUNITYOperation "Christmas Wish" — It's time for theGood Neighbor House Christmas toy drive! ThroughDECEMBER 21, we'll be collecting new, unwrappedtoys for children up to age 12 and gift cards forshopping at large stores (e.g., Meijer and Walmart)for 13 and 14-year-olds. Last year 164 children ofGNH clients received Christmas gifts through“Operation Christmas Wish.” This year even morefamilies need help. If your family or a group youbelong to is looking for a project, consider adoptingan entire Good Neighbor House family for

Christmas! Every donation will help make Christmasmerry for our neighbors. Please drop off your giftsat the church office or Good Neighbor House, 844South Patterson Blvd., Dayton (45402). Call MarciaEhlers at (937)224-3003 Ext. 108 for moreinformation.About Helping Others — Proverbs 31:8,9 "Speakup for those who cannot speak for themselves, forthe rights of all who are destitute. Speak up andjudge fairly; defend the rights of the poor andneedy." (NIV) We are surrounded by the poor andneedy. The rich executive who seems to have lifeall together can have an impoverished soul. Thehomeless man on the street may have nowhere toturn because of mistakes he made, sins he orothers committed, mental illness, or a life full ofcircumstances he cannot control. The poor andneedy need us to help them. This does not meanwe live their life for them or do for them what theycan do for themselves. Helping the needy meanswe let them know we care. Helping others requiresus to “stand in the gap for our neighbors in need”.Most of the poor and needy want out of theircircumstances, and they are willing to work to getout. Even when you help others and they takeadvantage of you, you have still made an impactupon them. Even when you help others and theydo not express appreciation, your help is still ahelp. Appreciation should not be wanted orexpected by you, but know that God appreciatesyour giving. Please give generously to the 2011Annual Good Neighbor House Campaign.

Annual Candlelight ConcertFriday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m.

The 26th annual Candlelight Concertwill be presented by the churchmusic program. This is a celebrationof Christmas you will not want tomiss! Bring your friends!

Church StaffKarl Haffner.................................................Senior Pastor....................................................657-5384Dan Stevens.......................................Pastor of Administration...........................................689-3612Elliot Smith.................Pastor of Young Adults, Interns & Outreach Ministries...................369-1062Jerry Taylor.....................................Minister of Worship & Music........................................602-1514Kay Starkey.........................................Church Office Manager............................................434-2780Melinda Miller...............................................Parish Nurse.....................................................321-7437Sabrina Araiza..................................Intern for Campus Ministry.........................................321-5793Shelina Berglund................................Intern for Young Adults....................................208-965-1893Elden Ford.............................................Intern for Technology.............................................522-5398Jeremy Wong...................................Children’s Ministries Intern.................................502-777-0071Jerry Mahn......................................Worship Leader for First Serv.......................................409-1111Clive Wilson .....................................Kettering College Chaplain.........................................545-8756

Serving You TodayPresiding Deacon...............................................................................................Steve LenoPresiding Elder.....................................................................................Lonnie MelashenkoReceptionists....................................................................Brian & Candy Christenson N SS

Craig & Darlene Wallace, S SSJason & Jackie Palmer, N-second service

Madelyn Callender, S-second serviceBulletin Greeters............................................................................Luette Cowell, Serv

Bonnie Tanguay, second serviceFran Davis, second service

First Serv Audio............................................................................................Sonny MorettaFirst Serv Video......................................................................................Sonny Moretta, Jr.Audio Technician.........................................................................................John McMahanVideo Technician..........................................................................................Bonita WoodinPastor-on-call pager.....................................................................................937-985-0068

Profile of Generosity

Conference Funds Jan-Dec 3 2011

Jan-Dec 312010

% Incr(Dec)

Tithe 1,274,035 1,595,850 -20.17%

World Missions 72,024 130,891 -44.97%

Totals 1,346,059 1,726,741 -22.05%

Local Ministry ReceivedJan-Dec 3

BudgetJan-Dec 31

RemainingNeed

%Rec

Church Ministry 543,901 845,900 301,999 64%