12-18-2016 Announcements

IN YOUR PRAYERS - this week please remember those who are recovering from surgery and illness, those in cancer treatment programs, our shut-in and inactive members and at least 2 family members or friends in your life who do not yet know Christ.

MAIN STREET LIVING – December 25, Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President of the Mid South District LCMS, delivers the Christmas message “Mary, Did You Know”, based on Matthew 1: 18-25. This presentation also features a special guest appearance by Nashville recording artist, Jacob Daniel. The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.

A WARM WELCOME and "Thank You" this morning to Reverend and Mrs. James Mueller, as he preaches the Word of the Lord this day.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS EVE PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE:

Sun Dec 18th  11:30-1:30 lunch provided
Wed Dec 21st 5-6:15
Friday Dec 23rd 5:00-?

PASTOR ELLIS will be gone Thursday, December 15^th through Monday, December 19^th.  Rev. James Mueller will preach on December 18^th.  There will be no Communion.  There will be Communion on Sunday, December 25^th.  If emergency pastoral care is needed while Pastor Ellis is away, contact the Elders or, if they are not available, contact the Chairman. 

THERE WILL BE NO WEEKDAY SCHOOL for 5-6^th grade on Wednesday, December 21.  We will resume weekday classes on January 4, 2017 at 4:30.

"WINTER WEARS " GIVING TREE AND ADVENT MEALS IN DECEMBER :

The Youth will be hosting mid-week advent meals in December before Advent Services at 7p.m.  We will serve from 6 p.m. -- 6:45p.m.

Dec 21 Pork Sandwich

A freewill offering will be taken and split equally between the "Winter Wears" project and Youth Group Convention Fund.

We are asking the congregation to help us purchase Winter items to wear , such as coats, boots hats, gloves & scarves.  Clean Slightly used items will also be accepted. Items can be placed on and around the giving tree in the fellowship hall throughout December.  Items will be distributed to local families that need them.

LADIES AID CHRISTMAS PROJECT this year is Main Street Living.  There will be a basket in the Fellowship Hall if you are interested in supporting this project.  The Ladies Aid will match the funds collected.

THE MENTOR/MENTEES along with the Samaritans are hosting a Congregation Fun Night on Sunday, January 15th. It will begin with games at 4:30 P.M. Supper will follow at 5:30. A sign-up sheet is posted on the bulletin board. Please sign up by January 8th. We are looking forward to seeing you there. Talk to Diane, LaNae, or Karen if you have any questions.