IN OUR PRAYERS Kahlie P., and her unborn child; Katherine R., recovering from surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.
THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
12/9—Heb. 1-2 12/12—Heb. 8-10 12/15—James 1-5
12/10—Heb. 3-4 12/13—Heb. 11-13
12/11—Heb. 5-7 12/14—Various
ADVENT SERVICES We have special midweek worship services on Wednesdays at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm. We invite you to take the time and join with others for these special Advent services and remember, Jesus is The One Who is Coming.
MIDWEEK SCHEDULE The Midweek schedule for Wednesday is changed during the Advent season beginning this week. Confirmation Class, Midweek School, Bible Class, and men’s ensemble practice will all start at 6:00 p.m. Please note this change in time.
THE OVER-50 GOOD SHEPHERDS will meet this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm. Bring a dish to share and join the fun!
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM, Live from Bethlehem will be presented next Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. Come hear the children talk and sing about the first Christmas, the story of our Savior’s birth in Bethlehem. It is a beautiful story, made all the more special when interpreted through the voices and faces of our children.
YOUTH GROUP will not be meeting next Sunday.
LWML ANGEL TREE Gifts to the residents at Cedar Hill Apartments need to be returned to the church by Dec. 16. Please remember to attach the “angel” to your gift. We thank you for your willingness to give and to help others this holiday season.
SHEPHERD’S STRINGS Our own Shepherd’s Strings have a full schedule of times they are playing at different sites around the area. What a wonderful way to share the Christmas message with those in our community. Thank you.
2013 OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2013 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2012 envelopes and use only the 2013 envelopes beginning Sunday, January 6. 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.
PERIODICALS The new Portals of Prayer and LWML Quarterlies are available in the narthex. Please help yourself.
FLOWER CHART, 2013 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.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.
PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry.
CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.