† IN OUR PRAYERS Linda D., recovering at home; Ruth H., undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F., Karen L., recovering from surgery; Paula B., undergoing treatment for cancer.
† BAPTISM We rejoice with Damon and Lauren F. at the baptism of their daughter, Makenna Nicole F., this morning during the late service. Makenna was born June 22, 2014. Her sponsors are her aunt, Katie C., and her uncle, Adam S. We ask God’s blessings on Makenna and her family.
† NEW MEMBERS We receive and welcome today as new members, Donya A., Matt H. and Jason O., through Adult Confirmation. We are glad to have you as part of our congregation!
† THE FUMBLY, BUMBLY ANGELS Our Sunday School Christmas Program will be held this evening at 7:00 pm. Along with a rehearsal during Sunday School today, there will be a rehearsal after the late service. Come and enjoy hearing about the good news of our saviors’ birth being shared by our children!
† SPECIAL SERVICES THIS WEEK
7:00 pm Wed. Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion.
10:45 am Thurs. Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.
† CHRISTMAS CAROLING Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a congregational Christmas caroling evening tomorrow, Dec. 22, at 5:00 pm. There will be hot chocolate and cookies for everyone to share. Come and join in warming the hearts of others this season!
† MIDWEEK CLASSES & ACTIVITIES will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.
† THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will not meet this Thursday, Dec. 25, or next Thursday, Jan. 1. Class will resume on Thursday, Jan. 8.
† OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2015 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2014 envelopes and use only the 2015 envelopes beginning in January. If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office. Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label.
† INVITATION POSTCARDS Due to a special donation, a special postcard will be mailed to many people in the area around the church inviting them to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. If you see someone you don’t recognize, welcome them warmly; they may be one of our neighbors. There are extra postcards on the table that you are welcome to take and give to anyone you would like to personally invite.
† POINSETTIAS If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas (as in the past, it’s yours to take home after Christmas), please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex. The cost is $8.00 each. See Diana E. about payment, and if you have any questions.
† PORTALS OF PRAYER The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.