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
OUR FIRST MIDWEEK
ADVENT WORSHIP
will be held this Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.
Holy Communion will be celebrated.
As part of his Senior project, Evan Otte will be sponsoring a baked
spaghetti/lasagna supper before worship, beginning at 5:45 PM. Evan will be raising funds to purchase
materials to build a new stable for our church's Nativity display.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR Time and Talent Survey TODAY if you
have not already done so. Becky will
begin compiling the names so the new volunteer lists are completed to begin the
new year.
BAKE SALE: As
part of her Senior project, Libby Hatton will be sponsoring a Bake Sale TODAY
after worship to raise funds to provide meals at the Love Chapel on December 17
for those in need. Check in the front
hall of the school for some delicious goodies!
THE CHURCH COUNCIL will meet this Wednesday evening,
December 3, after worship. All members
are urged to attend.
THE DECEMBER VOTERS' MEETING will be held next
Sunday evening, December 7, at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Room to approve the
slate of candidates for 2015 church offices.
All confirmed members of our congregation, 18 years and older, are urged
to attend.
DECEMBER CALENDAR AND NEWS ITEMS will be available
from the ushers after today's worship.
CHURCH DIRECTORY: Hosts are needed to help sign in people
when pictures are taken for the church directory. If you would be able to help with this,
please contact Beth Burbrink (812-343-2856).
Also, please note that persons bringing nonperishable food items to the
portrait sitting will receive an additional $5.00 off any order.
PHONE NUMBERS: If
you have recently changed phone numbers or given up your home phone and are
just using a cell phone, please give that information to Becky so records can
be updated for our upcoming church directory.
Thanks!
2015 LUTHERAN ANNUAL: If anyone would like to order a copy of The Lutheran Annual, please contact
Becky in the church office. Cost is
$26.99.
ANNIVERSARY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS will be available for
sale, beginning today, in the school.
Cost is $12 each. The anniversary
committee will also be taking pre-orders for a commemorative plate featuring a
color photograph of the church, along with the anniversary theme. If 144 plates are pre-ordered, the cost would
be $20 each.
CONGRATULATIONS TO Tyler & Beth Meyer on the birth of
their daughter, GWYNETH MARIE, on November 20.
Gwyneth arrived weighing 7 lbs. 3 ozs. and measuring 19.5 ins. Everyone is doing fine - God's blessings to
them!
ST. PETER, WAYMANSVILLE, will host their Living Nativity this Friday, December 5,
from 6:00-8:30 PM. King James, the
camel, will be making a return appearance along with many of his animal
friends. Free cookies, cocoa and coffee
will be served in the Parish Hall.
Everyone invited.
A TACO SUPPER,
sponsored by the Trinity boys' basketball team, will be held before the
game with Salem next Saturday, December 6, from 5:00-6:30 PM in the school
cafeteria. Tickets may be purchased from
any team member or at the dinner. The
tickets are $5 each and include a taco salad or two hot dogs, dessert, and a
beverage.
PRINCE OF PEACE Lutheran Church, Martinsville, will
host its second annual Bethlehem Walk on Friday, December 12, from 7:00-10:00
PM. Tickets are free and will be issued
in 20 minute increments. Call the church
at 1-765-342-2004 or email at popchurchlcms@hotmail.com to reserve tickets.
