THE ADVENT SEASON begins today. Advent means "coming" as we prepare
to celebrate our Savior's birth. The
first candle lit on the Advent wreath is the Candle of Hope. We can have hope because God is faithful and
will keep the promises He has made to us.
Our hope comes from God. "May the God of hope fill
you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy
Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13
ADVENT DEVOTIONS:
Advent devotions are available online at www.lcms.org (search for LHM Advent
devotions).
THE DECEMBER VOTERS'
MEETING will be
held after church TODAY to approve the slate of candidates nominated for 2014
church offices.
THE YOUTH GROUPS will be decorating the church for
Christmas TODAY after Sunday School.
OUR FIRST MIDWEEK ADVENT
WORSHIP will be
held this Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 PM.
A
six-word story tells a story in just six words.
This Advent, we
will hear three such stories that make all the difference! The
Lutheran Men's Chorus will be providing special music. The Youth will be serving a spaghetti supper
before worship, beginning at 5:45 PM.
CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS
EVE SERVICE: As Christmas is rapidly approaching, it is
time to start practicing for this year's Children's Christmas Eve Service. In order to avoid discontinuing Sunday School
while we prepare for this service, the practice schedule will be a little
different this year. All Sunday School
children will practice the music at the opening and closing of Sunday School
each week. Additionally, children with
speaking/acting parts are asked to stay after Sunday School to practice their
parts. Lunch will be provided. Needed are a Mary, Joseph, three shepherds,
three angels/soloists, and many readers.
We will also have some of the smaller children as sheep, but they will
not be required to stay after Sunday School.
CHRISTMAS PRE-SERVICE
MUSIC: Anyone interested in performing a musical
number (instrumental or vocal) prior to the start of the Children's Christmas
Eve Service is asked to send an email to sundayschool@whitecreek.org.
THE LUTHERAN ANNUAL:
If you would like to order The
Lutheran Annual, please contact Becky by next Sunday, December 8. Cost is $24.99 plus shipping .
THE LADIES AID/GUILD
COOKIE SALE will
be held next Sunday, December 8, after worship.
Any and all cookie donations would be appreciated. Please bring 4-5 dozen cookies to the school (go through the front
door upstairs) on
Saturday, December 7, by 1:00 PM.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING:
If you would like to go Christmas caroling to the nursing homes and to
some of our shut-ins, meet at the Fellowship Room next Sunday, December 8, at
3:00 PM. After caroling, cookies and hot
chocolate will be served in the Fellowship Room. Questions???
Contact Mary Anne Schneider (812-521-2984).
CHRISTMAS
POINSETTIAS: Persons who would like to place poinsettias
on the Altar for the Christmas season are asked to contact Karen Schlehuser
(342-6140). Flowers may be purchased
individually or ordered through Karen.
CHRISTMAS CARD
DELIVERY: Our Youth will be delivering Christmas cards
locally on Tuesday, December 17, after school.
Cost is 25 cents/card. A drop box
is in the narthex.
CHRISTMAS EVE TREATS:
Donations for the children's Christmas Eve candy treats may be given to
the Elder on duty or to any of the ushers.
THE LADIES AID Christmas Party will be held on
Wednesday, December 11, at 12 noon at Batar's Tea Room. Please make your reservation with Kathryn
Taulman (405-2774) or Betty McCrory (342-3580) by next Sunday, December 8.
ANNUAL LIVING NATIVITY:
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Waymansville, will hold its 6th Annual Living
Nativity this coming Friday, December 6, from 5:30-8:30 PM.
