\u2020\u00a0IN <\/b>OUR PRAYERS<\/b>\u00a0Linda D.<\/i><\/b>, recovering at home; Ruth H.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing rehab at Mt. Vernon Care Place; Doretta F.<\/i><\/b>, Karen L.<\/i><\/b>, recovering from surgery; Paula B.<\/i><\/b>, undergoing treatment for cancer.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0BAPTISM\u00a0 <\/b>We rejoice with Damon and Lauren F. at the baptism of their daughter, Makenna Nicole F.<\/i><\/b>, this morning during the late service.\u00a0 Makenna was born June 22, 2014.\u00a0 Her sponsors are her aunt, Katie C., and her uncle, Adam S.\u00a0 We ask God\u2019s blessings on Makenna and her family.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0NEW MEMBERS<\/b>\u00a0 We receive and welcome today as new members, Donya A.<\/i><\/b>, Matt H.\u00a0<\/i><\/b>and Jason O.<\/i><\/b>, through Adult Confirmation.\u00a0 We are glad to have you as part of our congregation!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0THE FUMBLY, BUMBLY ANGELS\u00a0 <\/b>Our Sunday School Christmas Program will be held this evening at 7:00 pm.\u00a0 Along with a rehearsal\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 during Sunday School today, there will be a rehearsal after the late service.\u00a0 Come and enjoy hearing about the good news of our saviors\u2019 birth being shared by our children!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0SPECIAL SERVICES THIS WEEK<\/b><\/p>\n
7:00 pm Wed. <\/i><\/b>Christmas Eve candlelight service with Holy Communion<\/i>.<\/p>\n
10:45 am Thurs. <\/i><\/b>Christmas Day Worship Service with Holy Communion<\/i>.<\/i><\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0CHRISTMAS CAROLING\u00a0 <\/b>Lutheran Youth Fellowship will be hosting a congregational Christmas caroling evening tomorrow, Dec. 22,\u00a0 at 5:00 pm.\u00a0 There will be hot chocolate and cookies for everyone to share.\u00a0 Come and join in warming the hearts of others this season!<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0MIDWEEK CLASSES & ACTIVITIES <\/b>will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2015.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS <\/b>will not meet this Thursday, Dec. 25, or next Thursday, Jan. 1.\u00a0 Class will resume on Thursday, Jan. 8.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0OFFERING <\/b>ENVELOPES\u00a0 <\/b>The 2015 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex.\u00a0 Please remember to discard your 2014 envelopes and use only the 2015 envelopes beginning in <\/b>January<\/b>.\u00a0 If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office.\u00a0 Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 label.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0INVITATION POSTCARDS\u00a0 <\/b>Due to a special donation, a special\u00a0 postcard will be mailed to many people in the area around the church\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 inviting them to our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services.\u00a0 If you see someone you don\u2019t recognize, welcome them warmly; they may be one of our neighbors.\u00a0 There are extra postcards on the table that you are welcome to take and give to anyone you would like to personally invite.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0POINSETTIAS\u00a0 <\/b>If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas (as in the past, it\u2019s yours to take home after Christmas), please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex.\u00a0 The cost is $8.00 each.\u00a0 See Diana E. about payment, and if you have any questions.<\/p>\n
\u2020\u00a0PORTALS OF PRAYER\u00a0 <\/b>The new Portals of Prayer for the winter are on the table by the nursery in the narthex.<\/p>\n
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