12-09-2018 Announcements

WE ARE GLAD YOU ARE WITH US TODAY

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 (Connie, Elsie, Ella, Bernice, Henrietta, Lee, Lavonne, Delores, Lorna, Melton, Millie, Ruth, Alice, Marlene, Norby).

MAIN STREET LIVING – December 09, 2018: Worship Service- -Rev. Dr. Jamison Hardy, President of the English District LC-MS, Delivers today’s message “Do Not Be Anxious”, based on Luke 7: 18-28.  The program is interpreted and closed captioned for the hearing impaired.  Additional information is available on the web site: www.mainstreetliving.com.

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.

MAIN STREET LIVING is the CHRISTMAS Project for LADIES AID and LWML.  We welcome your support for this TV ministry.  There will be a basket in the fellowship hall for contributions.  Funds will be matched. Thank you for your help. 

CATECHISM switches to 4:30-6:00 from the 6:30-8:00pm time for Dec.  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.

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.

CHRISTMAS EVE CHURCH PROGRAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

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

POINSETTIAS  - If you would like to purchase a poinsettia in memory of a loved one, please contact Dawn Walz at 605-660-0264. 
The poinsettia memorials will be printed in the bulletin and placed on display on December 16.  Poinsettias may be picked up on or after December 25.