† IN OUR PRAYERS Lydia N., recovering from surgery; Betty K., health recovery after minor surgery; Virginia S., recovering from a broken arm; Jack H., back at home recovering; Marcella M., recovering from a fall; Earl G., suffering various serious health issues; Lee Ann C., back at home but continuing to undergo physical therapy; Nan B., undergoing rehab at home for her shoulder; Jody G., on hospice; Kathy P., suffering health issues; Sara P., undergoing treatment for cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† NEW YEAR’S SERVICE WITH HOLY COMMUNION There will be a New Year’s Eve service this evening beginning at 7:00. During the service we will remember those loved ones who are now in God’s grace and comfort. Begin the New Year worshiping the Lord.
† ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS The elected church officers for 2018 will be installed next Sunday, January 7.
† LWML normally meets the first Tuesday of each month. Because of the New Year’s holiday, the January meeting has been changed to Tuesday, Jan 9, at 6:30 pm.
† USHER SCHEDULES The 2018 usher schedules are on the round table in the narthex. If you are an usher, please pick up your information.
† NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY Copies of the new church directory are located on the information desk in the narthex. Please take only one copy per family so we can make sure everyone gets one. If you have an interest in helping to offset the cost, each directory was about $3.50. In addition, if you would like an electronic copy of the directory, please use the sign-up sheet. A copy will be emailed to you sometime in January.
† OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2018 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2017 envelopes and use only the 2018 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 7. 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.
† FLOWER CHART, 2018 If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway. Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.
† WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS has returned to its normal 10:30 am meeting time on Wednesdays.
† TUESDAY MORNING 9:30 AM BIBLE STUDY is taking a break until the new year. The class will resume on Tuesday, January 9, and will be studying the book of James.
† PORTALS OF PRAYER The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† LWML QUARTERLIES The LWML Winter Quarterlies are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† LOST AND FOUND items are located by the nursery in the Narthex. We will be getting rid of any Items that are not claimed by the end of the year.
† NURSERY/CRY ROOM Should your child become distressed or distract others during the service, a furnished nursery/cry room is located in the narthex for your use. Please ask one of the ushers if you need directions.
† PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex by nursery) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace.