IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

December 1: First Sunday of Advent. Hanging of the Greens during Worship Service. Poinsettia Orders due. Order forms available in the narthex. Turn into office or offering plate.

December 4, 11, 18: Pastor’s Wednesday’s Bible study. They meet every Wednesday at 10:00 am to study the upcoming reading for Sunday. Everyone is welcome.        

December 4, 11, 18: Midweek Advent services and dinner. Dinner served at 6:00 pm followed by services at 7:00 pm. (see Advent Schedule on page 5 for more info)

December 10: Braille - if you would like to help with this important mission project, please contact Gail Colvin.              

December 11, 18: Confirmation class meets at 4:30-6:00 pm. Parents please make every effort to have your children at these important classes.

December 13: Keenagers at 1:00 pm

December 14: Youth Group, 6-12 grades, “Ugly Sweater” Christmas Party from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. There will be lunch and fun & festive activities (see Youth Group News on page 4 for more info)   

December 15: The Children’s Christmas program during morning worship.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

December 15: Quarterly Voters’ Meeting.

December 19: LWML Christmas Party at 11:30 – Meet at church to carpool.

December 19: Will be our next Council Meeting. All Council Members are encouraged to be there.

December 21: All members breakfast and workday.

December 24: Christmas Eve Services at 7:00 pm, with Communion and Candlelight. There will be no services on Christmas Day.

December 25, 26 & January 1, 2: The church office is closed.

December 29: Pastor Ryan and family will be gone. Pastor Mark Burger will be leading the service on December 29th.

Youth Group News

December has lots going on for the youth group.  The youth are selling Poinsettias for the Christmas season.  There is an order form in the bulletin.  The deadline for ordering is Sunday December 1st.  They will be on display at the front of the church starting Sunday December 8th. They are $9 each.  All proceeds go for youth group activities.  

The youth, 6th-12th grades, will be preparing and serving the Advent Dinner on Wednesday December 11th. Dinner starts at 6 pm.  Our theme is Crockpot Potluck. We need all parents/youth to please bring a crockpot meal that evening by 5:30. Please plan to stay and help clean-up afterwards.  Your help is greatly appreciated.  


All youth 6th-12th grade are invited to a Christmas Party here at church on Saturday December 14th from 11 am-3 pm.  We will be having lunch and doing lots of fun and festive activities.  Be sure to wear your favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater.  You won’t want to miss this event.  We look forward to seeing all of you.

Last but not least, the youth are having a Christmas Cookie Fundraiser on Sunday December 15th after church in the narthex.  All proceeds go to youth group activities. This is a great opportunity to buy cookies for your holiday gatherings.

JANUARY YOUTH GROUP NEWS: Youth Chili Cook-Off, Sunday January 12th, after service, the youth are having a chili cook off.  Youth and parents will be serving their best chili and we need the congregations help in judging.  The winner will receive a trophy and most importantly bragging rights!  The cost to judge is only $5.00 per person for all you can eat.  Kids, 10 and under are free.  All proceeds benefit youth activities.

Youth Lock-in - Friday January 24th from 8pm till 8 am on Saturday January 25th the youth, 6th-12th grades, are having a lock-in at the church.  We will have a Bible Study, games including one with prizes, movies and lots of food to snack on.  You can bring your sleeping bag and pillow if you don’t think you can make it all night.  Come in your favorite PJs and plan to have lots of fun.

For more information on all youth events please contact Michelle Smith

ADVENT SCHEDULE

Hanging of the Greens:

  • Sunday December 1 during Worship Services.

Advent Midweek Schedule:

  • Wednesdays: December 4, 11, 18
  • Dinner at 6:00 pm
  • Midweek Worship at 7:00 pm
    • Menu: Dec. 4 – Soup Supper – LWML
    • Menu: Dec. 11 – Crockpot Potluck - Youth
    • Menu: Dec. 18 – Pizza - Elders

“His Name Shall Be Called” Children’s Program:

  • December 1, 8, 15:  practices during the Sunday School hour 9am-10am.
  • December 15 Final Dress Rehearsal 9am-10am. Perform during Worship at 10:30am.

Christmas Eve Schedule:

  • December 24: Christmas Eve Services at 8:00 pm, with Communion and Candlelight. There will be no services on Christmas Day.