Schedule

• Dec. 1 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship/Communion Hanging of Chrismons; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Budget brunch; 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class
• Dec. 4 @ 6:30 p.m. – Choir
• Dec. 8 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• Dec. 12 @ 7:00 p.m. – Circle of Stones at Sue Rollins

Singing Opportunities:
YME Holiday Choir Concert, Monday, December 16 at 8 p.m.
Community Caroling December 18 at 5:30 p.m.. Refer to sheets on back tables for further information.

Announcements:

• We have ordered 2 nice large poinsettias from the flower shop for the altar area for Christmas. If you would like to contribute to these bouquets in memory of a loved one or honor a loved one this Christmas, please sign the sheet that will be on the back table at church. A suggested contribution would be 10 to 15 dollars. Thanks.
• The Sanctuary Committee
• Santa’s Sleigh for YMC Family Services is requesting your support. Please refer to the poster on the bulletin board.
• Hazel Run Lutheran Church Annual Men’s Oyster Stew Supper will be Wednesday, Dec. 4, with serving beginning at 4:30 pm. See announcement on bulletin board.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Philippines, clean up Fukishma, Rachelle’s fiancé, ongoing safety for Iraq and Afghanistan, and LaVonne’s sister, Ruth.
• Joys: Happy Thanksgiving, bright sunshine on a cold day, Jeremy getting to see family this week, thanks to Julia and Laura allowing John to be gone, Rachelle’s Mom is doing well and glad to be back in church and advent preparation.

Schedule

• November 17 9:15 a.m. Worship
• November 18 Encounter Deadline for Dec.
• November 24 9:15 a.m. Worship, Stewardship Meeting
• November 27 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Service St. Andrews Catholic Church
• November 28 HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Announcements

• Santa’s Sleigh for YMC Family Services is requesting your support. Please refer to the poster on the bulletin board.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Dave Tengwall family, Eileen Wolkow, Lavonne’s sister, Ruth Geihl, people in the Philippines, remember Veterans in particular veterans of WWII.
• Joys: Kamden, high school musical, and family.

Schedule

• November 10 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship/Baptism
• November 12 @ 7:00 p.m. – Circle of Stones at LaVonne Koenen’s
• November 13 @ 6:30 p.m. – Choir, 7:00 p.m. – Council Meeting
• November 17 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements

• Congratulations on the Baptism today for Kamdin Lynn Varpness. Fellowship hour will be held in her honor by her family.
• Santa’s Sleigh for YMC Family Services is requesting your support. Please refer to the poster on the bulletin board.
• The Prairie Arts Chorale presents their 2013 fall concert series “For the Sake of the Children”. Featured selections include “Prayer of the Children” and “Calling My Children Home” and children’s choirs will join in singing “Look at the World”. Local performances are on November 15 at 7:30 pm at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marshall, November 16 at 7:30 pm at Unity Christian Reformed Church in Prinsburg or November 17 at 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Visit http://www.prairieartschoraleorg/ for more sites and information.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Eileen Wilcow, family of Jen Betzen, Terry’s cousin Daryl, Syria and refugees, and Terry Smogard.
• Joys: Joy of grandchildren, beautiful morning, beautiful sunrise, joy of Dinner At Your Door drivers, Ruby and Audrey had birthdays, joy of celebrating confirmation with granddaughter and joy of new intern organist!