SERMON: by Pastor Mews “The Same Word”
based on the text: Romans 1:1-7
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given by the Kime and Webb family in memory of Aaron Kime.
THE ALTAR FLOWERS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY—
are given by the children of Robert & Marilyn “Toot” Guilliam in loving memory of their mother Marilyn “Toot” who passed away a year ago on December 25, 2025.
2026 ALTAR FLOWERS
If you are interested in signing up for the altar flowers for (in) 2026 please contact Krystle. After speaking with Kirchers, the price will be increased to $25.00 a week.
CHURCH ENVELOPES
2026 church envelopes may be picked up on the table in the lobby of the south entrance outside of the church office.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
The church office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The outside doors will open at 9:00 a.m. and will be locked at 3:00 p.m. Our staff is still in from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. The hours before and after are used for team meetings and for staff members to work on special projects like power points, needs in the church etc… If you call before or after office hours, please leave a message. If it is an emergency, please call Pastor Mews at 419-670-5014.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
There will be no Sunday School until January 11th.
THE CHOIR SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
There will be no Communion this Saturday, December 20th at 5:30 p.m.
THANK YOU–
to everyone who helped with the congregational Christmas Dinner. We hope everyone had a good time. A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU to the Children’s Sunday School Group for their contribution (prayer, songs and readings).
CLOTHES CLOSET NEEDS
The Clothes Closet is in need of all winter clothing and coats for men, women, and kids sizes 5 and up. Thank you for your continued support of this ministry. The Clothes Closet is also in need of volunteers to cover shifts on Thursday and
Friday mornings.
LENTEN MEALS
As we are preparing the 2026 calendar, and with the Epistles getting printed bi-monthly, we would like to get your group scheduled for the Lenten meals. The March 25th date is still open. Please contact the church office at your earliest convenience. If no group signs up for March 25th, there will be no meal on that evening. Thank you.
ATTENDANCE CHURCH SERVICES
December 13 40 5:30 PM
December 14 96 9:00 AM
TOTAL: 172