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.

 
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ATTENDANCE                 CHURCH SERVICES                  

December  13      40          5:30 PM                                                             

December  14      96           9:00 AM                                          

                                36         11:00 AM                                                          

TOTAL:                172                                                                              

 
– Worship Services –
Traditional Services
Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Service
 
THE 5:30 P.M. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AT 11:00 A.M. ARE
LIVESTREAMED 
 
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