TODAY MARKS THE THIRD SUNDAY IN
ADVENT. We light the third candle on the Advent
wreath, the pink candle of joy. The
angels sang a message of joy. "And suddenly there was with the angel
a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the
highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.'" Luke 2:13-14
OUR THIRD MIDWEEK
ADVENT WORSHIP
will be held this Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
The Youth will be serving a chili/baked potato supper before worship,
beginning at 5:45 PM.
PORTALS OF PRAYER devotional booklets for January -
March will be available from the ushers
after today's worship. Large print
copies are also available.
THE LADIES AID/GUILD
COOKIE SALE is
being held TODAY after worship in the upstairs front hall of school. Various crafts are also available for
sale. Enjoy some Christmas treats and
do a little Christmas shopping!
PHIL'S FRIENDS card making will be held this evening
at 6:00 PM, before the Youth meet at 7:00 PM.
Everyone is welcome to come and help with the cards!
JANUARY CALENDAR AND
NEWS ITEMS need
to be given to Becky by this Thursday.
LOOKING AHEAD TO
CHRISTMAS WORSHIP: Worship will be held Christmas Eve at 4:30
PM, with the Children's Christmas Eve Program to begin at 6:30 PM (pre-service
music at 6:15 PM). Worship with Holy
Communion will be held Christmas Day, beginning at 10:30 AM. There will be no Wednesday evening worship
Christmas night.
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.
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 this 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.
ALTAR GUILD:
Volunteers are needed to serve on the Altar Guild. If you would be able to help one month of the
year (either the two Sundays of the month, or the two Wednesdays), please contact
Cari Hercamp at 812-528-0547. If you are
currently on the Altar Guild list, please let Cari know whether you would like
to continue serving.
"DEAR MEMBERS OF
ST. JOHN'S: We sincerely appreciate your cards and visits
to Wilma. It was a special treat to have
Pastor Cook and the carolers sing to us last Sunday. That was so special! Thanks for your concern." Sincerely, Wilma & Don Voelker
FINANCIAL UPDATE:
Approximately $70,000 is needed in December to close out our year. We have collected $21,600 the first two
Sundays, leaving a balance of $48,400 still needed. Please give this your prayerful consideration
as the year comes to an end. - Mark Buss, General Fund Treasurer
POSITION AVAILABLE:
Lakeview Ministries is currently seeking a full time Facilities
Technician. This position will assist in
maintaining all the buildings and grounds of Lakeview Ministries as well as
hosting guest groups throughout the year.
For more information, please go to the camp's website at
www.camplakeview.com or call the camp office at 812-342-4815. Submit resumes to
david@camplakeview.com. All resumes must
be submitted by December 31, 2013.
