† IN OUR PRAYERS Peggy S., recovering from foot surgery; Clarice O. recovering at home; Brian O., diagnosed with bone cancer; Jim B., undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer; Stephen Ministry and their care receivers.
† THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM This year’s Christmas program, “Christmas Traditions”, will be held tonight at 6:00 pm. Please join us as the children show you how our Christmas traditions point to the birth of Jesus. The students worked hard and are very excited to share the story of Jesus’ birth with their church family! LWML is providing refreshments for everyone to enjoy following the program.
† SPECIAL SERVICES
– 6:30 pm Saturday, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with Holy Communion.
– 9:00 am Sunday, Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion.
† TRAINS Today from 1:00-4:00 pm, Doug & Peggy Schnelle will be hosting an open house featuring Christmas trains! It will be at their home at 5598 County Rd. 175 in Carthage. All kids are invited, “big kids” too.
† MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES The last midweek worship services will be this Wednesday, December 21, at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. Please join us!
† PORTALS OF PRAYER The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.
† TREASURER UPDATE As we approach the end to the year, offerings of $4,600 per week are needed to meet our remaining expenses.
† OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2023 offering envelopes are on the round table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2022 envelopes and use only the 2023 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 1. If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.