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Lay Assistant
Earl Kirn is retiring from his counseling service and will be using some of his free time to help out at the church.
After discussions with the Board of Elders and Pastor, he will be helping more with the worship services as a Lay Worship Assistant, give some added leadership to selected programs of the congregation, assist in visitation and make available to the congregation his skills as a licensed counselor.
For the time being, he will be working as a volunteer, but the Board of Elders is discussing how this might become a more permanent position.
Earl will use the desk set up in the office closest to the narthex and start spending some time here at the church starting in December.
We really appreciate Earl’s willingness to give of his time and abilities in this way and are looking forward to how God will bless his expanded involvement with the congregation.
New Year’s Eve Service Dec. 31
There is no better way to start out 2014 than by attending the New Year’s Eve Service with Holy Communion at 7:00 p.m. It is a good time to reflect on the past and welcome the new year in the name of the Lord.
During this service on the last day of the year, we also remember thankfully those in our congregation who have been called by our Lord to their eternal home. We remember in the joy that comes in knowing that the victory is theirs in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Christmas Program – Operation Baby King
The Christmas story is such a beautiful story, and when told through the voices and faces of our children, it becomes even more special. Be sure to attend this year’s program entitled, Operation Baby King, presented on Wednesday evening, Dec. 18, at 7:00.
The children have been practicing during the Sunday School hour and will also have rehearsals after the late service on two Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15. There will be a light lunch provided before the Sunday practices. Please be diligent in seeing that your children attend Sunday School and the rehearsals. It’s their time to shine and it also reinforces to them the importance of this wonderful time, the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior.