December 18, 2016 Announcements
Calendar of Events
| Sunday | Fourth Sunday in Advent | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18 | 8:30 am | Worship with Holy Communion |
| 9:30 am | Coffee Fellowship | |
| 9:45 am | Education Hour | |
| 11:00 am | Worship with Holy Communion | |
| 3:30 & 5:00 pm | Preschool Christmas programs | |
| Monday | ||
| Dec 19 | 10:15 am | Preschool chapel |
| Tuesday | ||
| Dec 20 | 10:15 pm | Preschool chapel |
| Wednesday | ||
| Dec 21 | ||
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| Dec 23 | ||
| Saturday | Christmas Eve | |
| Dec 24 | 5:00 pm | Christmas Eve Candlelight service |
| 7:00 pm | Christmas Eve Candlelight service | |
| Sunday | Christmas Day | |
| Dec 25 | 10:00 am | Worship with Holy Communion |
Announcements:
Next Sunday is Christmas Day! We will only have one worship service at 10:00 am. Sunday, January 1st, 2017, there will also be only one service at 10:00 am.
TODAY we will be collecting Mites for the LWML Mission Grants. December featured Grant- $60,000 –Healthy Families, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska- To continue to move forward at the Centers with its mission to build and strengthen individual, family, and community life, beginning with pregnant mothers, infants, and children under age five.
The Book to Know group will meet Feb 9 at Adele Knop’s home to discuss “Her Mother’s Hope” by Francine Rivers. Everyone is invited to read this book and join us for the discussion.
Director of Music Ministry Update- The search group for our new director has met with little success during the four month search. The group did interview one candidate. Members of the group, feel there is an opportunity to serve the Lord if the position is split into multiple positions. Thus, if the Lord moves you to consider serving, or you know of someone who has expressed an interest in serving, as Vocal Choir Director, or as Bell Choir Director, or as part-time organist, please visit with a member of the search group. It is our hope that by dividing up the duties we can find qualified and willing candidates to serve the Lord in these areas of our music ministry. “Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord” (Ephesians 5:19b)
Quilters Needs- We could still use some gently used sheets for the quilts. Please leave them in the bin marked “Quilting Supplies” under the coat rack at the east entrance. you.
The Benevolence Fund (Friends in Need) was started to act as an emergency fund to help members facing temporary financial difficulties. Currently, the fund is in need of replenishment. We invite you to consider donating to this worthy cause to help your fellow members in need.
2017 Offering Envelopes are ready for pick-up in the narthex. Please pick them up promptly.
Join us Saturday, January 7, to learn how to join Jesus in mission every day, sharing His love with the people whose paths we cross each day. This workshop will be led by Pastor Greg Finke, Executive Director of Dwelling 1:14, a ministry that helps congregations across North America rediscover biblical, missional discipleship. We will begin at 9:00 am and will be finished around 3:00 pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Please register today! The registration form is in the bulletin. Please fill it out and put in the office mailbox.
