12-02-2018 Announcements

CHRISTMAS EVANGELISM: Please pray for, and invite, those you may know who have not partaken of His body and blood in the blessed Sacrament of the Altar in some time (or at all), that they speak to the pastor and return (or learn how) to receive His invitation to eat...drink His Words of forgiveness, proclaiming His death until He comes again.

IN YOUR PRAYERS Pray this week for; Those who are recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or sudden illnesses (_______) and for those who have long term health issues and/or difficulty coming to services on their own (Thelma, Connie, Elsie, Ella, Bernice, Henrietta, Lee, Lavonne, Delores, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby).

MAIN STREET LIVING – December 09, 2018: Worship Service-Rev. Brian Lemke of Zion Lutheran in Delmont, and Emmaus Lutheran in Tripp, SD brings us the Message “Return to the Lord?”.  The presentation is based on Malachi 3: 1-7b.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

LADIES AID and LWML - will meet for  Bible Study with Pastor Makelin on December 6th at 2:00 p.m. followed by the Business Meeting.  Everyone bring Christmas goodies for lunch. Visiting Helpers for December is the Visiting Committee and Joan Dreessen is on Altar Flowers. Coffee committee for December 2nd is Sharon Pfeiffer, Darlene Schrag and Joan Dreessen. 

THE NEW TESTAMENT CANTICLE for today is hymn 933, which is the setting for the Magnificat.

IN ADVENT, we wait for the Nativity of our Lord: The Gloria in Excelsis (LSB 187) is the song of the angels at the birth of Christ, so it is not sung...yet.  In Advent, we wait for them to sing.  Also, the Alleluia (LSB 190) is omitted, and just a verse is read.

NEW MEMBER CLASSES start in January.  The Bible study on Tuesday nights (7:00pm) have been slowly going through Lutheranism 101, but will switch to covering Basic Christian Doctrine (which could lead to membership) in five weeks.  People who may be interested are possible new members, catechism kids (study ahead or catch up), other denominations (we can cover differences in teachings at the end), or anyone who would like to review the basic doctrines of the faith. Dates are; Jan 8, 15, 22, 28 and February 5.  Please let pastor know so he can have materials ready.

CATECHISM switches to 4:30-6:00 from the 6:30-8:00pm time for Dec. 5, 12, and 19 and will be not be held again until January 2, when we will meet at 6:30pm again. Complete Test 1 packets to be complete on December 19- Pastor

ADVENT MEALS will be served from 6 - 6:45 pm before Advent Mid-week services on Dec 5, 12 & 19.  Freewill donation will be taken to help with Youth Group expenses for National Youth Gathering.  Menu will be posted on the Bulletin Board.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

 Sunday Dec. 2nd 11:00 until 12:00

Sunday Dec. 9th 10:30 until 12:00 (no Sunday School)
Sunday Dec. 16th 11:30 until 12:30
Wed Dec 19th 5:00 to 6:00 (if more rehearsal is needed)
Sunday Dec. 23rd 10:30 until 12:00 (No Sunday School)

Monday Dec. 24th 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service