SERMON: by Pastor Mews “A Road Less Traveled”
based on the text: Isaiah 35:1-10
ALTAR FLOWERS
The altar flowers are given by Bill & Roberta Phlipot in celebration of their grandson, Zachary’s 21st birthday on December 18th.
The altar flowers for the Tuesday, December 16th Blue Christmas service are given by Chad & Krystle Clark in celebration of the Birth of the Christ Child. “Blessed Christmas to All!”
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.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
There will be no Sunday School from December 14th thru January 4th. The Sunday School children will sing on December 14th at the 9:00 a.m. service.
THE CHOIR SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS
There will be no Communion on Saturday, December 20th at 5:30 p.m.
LADIES AID MEETING
December Ladies Aid Meeting will be held on Dec. 18th due to Christmas. We will be having a cookie exchange. Bring cookies and take-home cookies that others have made. We usually do 2 dozen. The officers will be your hostesses. The Food Pantry Item is disposable razors.
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).
MANY THANKS
The Board of Parish Fellowship would like to thank those who served by decorating the church sanctuary for Christmas.
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 6 44 5:30 PM
December 7 94 9:00 AM
TOTAL: 202