IN OUR PRAYERS Tom D., Katherine R., recovering from surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.
THIS WEEK’S DAILY READINGS:
12/16—1 Peter 1-5 12/19—2 John 12/22—Jude
12/17—2 Peter 1-3 12/20—3 John
12/18—1 John 1-5 12/21—Various
BAPTIZED UNTO THE LORD We rejoice with Morgan S. on the baptism of her son during the 10:45 am service today. Sawyer Michael was born November 5, 2012. Sawyer’s sponsors are his maternal grandparents, Mike & Marla S. His great-grandmother is Linda S. May the Lord bless and keep this family in his loving care.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM, Live from Bethlehem will be presented this 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.
ADVENT SERVICES This Wednesday at 11:00 am and 7:00 pm will be the last of the special midweek worship services for Advent. We invite you to take the time and join with others and remember, Jesus is The One Who is Coming.
WEDNESDAY CLASS SCHEDULE The mid-week class and Bible Study group will not meet this Wednesday. The Jr. Confirmation class, band and men’s ensemble practice will meet as usual. The week between Christmas and New Years there will be no Wed. evening activities or classes. The normal schedule and times will resume on Jan. 2, 2013.
LWML ANGEL TREE If you chose a resident and have not yet brought your “angel gift” and placed it under the tree, please do so sometime today. We thank you for your willingness to give and to help others this holiday season.
ELDERS’ MEETING The Elders will meet Monday evening at 7:00 pm. The newly elected Elders are invited to attend this meeting.
CROSSLINES WORK DAY is this Friday beginning at 8:00 am.
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, DOROTHY F. This Friday, December 21, we rejoice with Dorothy on the occasion of her 100th birthday. Her family has invited you to help honor this milestone with them at an open house celebration here in the Fellowship Hall from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday, Dec. 22. No gifts please.
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.