December Weekly News

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.