IN OUR PRAYERS Hans & Laura D., at the death of their son, Bentley C.; Bula G., recovering from surgery; Don H., undergoing treatment for cancer.
BENTLEY COLE DOBBINS, son of Hans & Laura D., was stillborn on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Freeman Hospital. We pray for God’s comfort to Hans, Laura and their families at this difficult time.
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE Rehearsals are planned for after the late service today and next Sunday. A light meal will be provided. A helping hand with the food would be greatly appreciated. Let us know what you can donate by using the sign up sheet at the Sunday School table in the narthex.
MOTHER’S DAY OUT TODAY If you want to go Christmas shopping without your children, the youth group will baby sit for you this afternoon from 1:00 to 5:00 here at the church. There will be games, crafts and even snacks for the children while you are shopping to your heart’s content. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex to let the youth group know how many to plan for.
MID-WEEK ADVENT SERVICE Plan to attend the Mid-week Advent service on Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM, A MOUSE’S TALE will be presented next Sunday evening at 7:00 pm. Come hear the children talk and sing about the first Christmas, the story of our Savior’s birth in Bethlehem. The story is narrated by Granny Mouse and told by the animals in the stable Christmas night. It is a beautiful story, made all the more special when interpreted through the voices and facesof our children.
2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES The 2012 offering envelopes are on the table in the narthex. Please remember to discard your 2011 envelopes and use only the 2012 envelopes beginning Sunday, January 1. If you do not see your name and want envelopes, please contact the church office. Likewise, if you prefer not to use them and see your name, simply write NO on the label.
THE EVANGELISM COMMITTEE invites you to visit their “Christmas Outreach” table located in the narthex. There you will find information and ideas about sharing Jesus with others and some inexpensive gift ideas that focus on keeping Christ in Christmas. Donations are appreciated.
FLOWER CHART, 2012 If you would like to place flowers at the altar for a special occasion or in memory of someone, please sign the flower chart hanging on the wall next to the water fountain in the hallway. Simply write your name, phone number, and occasion with the pen provided.
POINSETTIAS If you would like to purchase a poinsettia(s) to help adorn the sanctuary at Christmas (as in the past, it’s yours to take home after Christmas), please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex. The cost is $8.00 each. See Diana Endicott about payment, and if you have any questions.
CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Children’s Christmas Program Sunday, December 18, 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Saturday, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day Sunday, December 25, 9:30 a.m.
WOMEN’S RETREAT Jan. 27-29, 2012, are the dates of the Women’s Retreat to be held at the beautiful Wyndham Branson at the Meadows Resort, Branson, MO. Offered, at no cost to you, are two bedroom condos with a kitchenette and fold out sofa, that will sleep 4-6. There will be a $10.00 registration fee for each one attending. Please make your check payable to the LWML and give to Mary at the church office. The theme for this year’s retreat is, Say yes to the dress—your Bridegroom is coming! There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex to reserve your condo. More detailed information is in the Dec. Shepherd’s Staff.
CD’S AND TAPES OF THE SERVICE Audio tapes and CD’s of the service are available after the 8:15 am service each Sunday. They are located in the glassed-door cabinet in the narthex.
ASSISTIVE LISTENING If you are having a hard time hearing the service, assistive listening devices are available from the ushers. They work like a transistor radio and you can control the volume.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS are available in the narthex after each service. You will be given a small form that can be carried in your wallet which will include medical information and a log of your blood pressure readings.
PRAYER BEARS are in the sanctuary pews and available to be signed out (notebook in narthex) and given to anyone that needs God’s love, comfort, and peace. We have had reports and words of thanks from folks being blessed by this outreach ministry