*Update* prayers for Ruby

Ruby Lang went home to be with her Lord and Savior last evening at about 9 o'clock. Funeral plans are still being made. Please continue to uphold the family in your prayers.

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Please pray for Ruby Lang and her family.

Ruby is not expected to make it through the night.

Precious Lord, take my hand,

Lead me on, let me stand

I am tired, I am weak, I am worn

Through the storm, through the night

Lead me on to the Light

Take my hand, 

Precious Lord,

lead me home...

December 25 Weekly News

PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional books for January – March are available in the narthex. Large print books are also available.

2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available on the bench in the narthex. If you have not yet picked yours up, please do so TODAY.

JANUARY CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS will be available from the ushers after today’s worship.

BULLETIN ITEMS for next Sunday need to be given to Becky by Tuesday this week. The church office will be closed this Friday, December 30, and the next Monday, January 2.

JUST A REMINDER that there will be NO Sunday School or Bible Class next week, January 1. The Sunday School children will have their Christmas celebration when classes resume on Sunday, January 8.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Annual Voters’ Meeting to be held on Sunday, January 8, at 1:30 PM in the Fellowship Room.

“THANK-YOU to everyone who offered prayers and sent cards on behalf of my dad. He was very appreciative of all the support!” – Pastor Cook

“MANY THANKS for the donations to Phil’s Friends. I was able to meet my goal with the many donations. I appreciate all of your support!” – Zach Morey

FINANCIAL UPDATE: Approximately $20,000.00 is needed by year’s end. It would be greatly appreciated if all general fund offerings for 2011 would be given by December 31. (This will help the financial secretary and general fund treasurer close out their books for the year in a timely manner.)

POINSETTIAS: Poinsettias have been given in loving memory of the following:

Jasper Musillami and Robert & Olga Behrman

by Mike & Ruth Musillami

Chet & Edna Bode by Ken Bode & Family

Bernice Bode by Ken Bode & Family

Alan Schlehuser by Lindsay Ross & Jason Teague

Orville & Edna Bode, Glen and Steve Bode, and Franklin & Frances Burbrink by Dale & Bettie Burbrink

Ben & Mabel Burbrink by Bob & Karen Burbrink & Family

Carol Thompson by Bill Thompson & Family

Glen Behrman by Mildred Behrman & Family

Ed & Alma Dettmer by Paul & Gloria Dettmer,

Ken & Sharon Dettmer, and Jim & Sherrie Dettmer

Alan Schlehuser – In loving memory of our Grandson by Grandma & Grandpa Schlehuser

Don Linnemeier, Rev. & Mrs. O.W. Linnemeier, and Bob

& Erna Schlehuser by Leon & Joan Schlehuser

Henry Roettger by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser

In loving memory of Alan Ryan Schlehuser – His first perfect Christmas in heaven by Terry, Ruth, and Betsy Schlehuser

Herbert Meyer by Mariagnes Meyer

Kristina Whipker by Elmer Whipker

Kristina Whipker by Brian, Trina, Kyler and Halie Brumley

Joey Hayes, Frank Burbrink, and John Romine by Mark,

Elly, and Josey Rutan

Persons are asked to please remove poinsettias after next Sunday’s service. Names are inside each pot.