Schedule

• Dec. 22 @ 9:15 a.m. Worship, 9:45 a.m. Sunday School, 6:00 p.m. Confirmation, Deadline for Jan. Encounter
• Dec. 24 @ 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship
• Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas
• Dec. 29 @ 9:30 a.m. Worship

Announcement

• Please complete the Pastor Performance Review forms and return them to Rob Ator by January 3, 2014.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Dennis Faborg, Diane Beninga at home recovering from hip surgery, all those affected by senseless violence, homeless shelters stretched beyond capacity, and people dealing with addiction and depression.
• Joys: New door is in, JoAnn spending time with Pearl, Caroling Wednesday night, six baptisms in Montevideo today, Stukels’ new grandchild, (Noelle Emily) and Spencer’s joy to be ice fishing.

Schedule

• Dec. 15 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 6:00 p.m. Confirmation
• Dec. 18 @ 5:30 p.m. – Christmas Caroling
• Dec. 22 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School; 6:00 p.m. Confirmation
• Dec. 24 @ 5:30 p.m. – Christmas Eve Worship

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

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Pearl’s great-granddaughter has a virus, Ruchele’s finances’ grandfather in hospital and on his way to nursing home, anyone who is homeless and otherwise endangered by the cold and LaVonne’s sister, Ruth.
• Joys: Gene and Helen Stukel are grandparents, life of leaders like Nelson Mandela, Jeremy seeing his family last week, children at St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital for a wonderful Christmas, and joy of guests at our worship.

Schedule
Dec. 8 @ 9:15 a.m. Worship
Dec. 11 @ 6:30 a.m. Choir, 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
Dec. 12 @ 7:00 a.m. Circle of Stones
Dec. 15 @ 9:15 a.m. Worship

Announcements

• Circle of Stones Dec. 12 at 7:00 at Sue Rollins.
• 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.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Andrew Wagner, friends and family of Colleen Frey (who passed away on Saturday), people who are ill and dealing with coughs, people dealing with depression, and dismantling of Fucashema reactor.
• Joys: Zieskes are here, article in paper regarding Gene’s Photo exhibit, those who helped last Sunday, Thanksgiving Eve Service at St. Andrews (both choir and congregation, and Thanksgiving with family.