SERMON: by Pastor Kurt Mews “Christmas Paradoxes”
      based on the text: Micah 5:2-5a
 

ALTAR FLOWERS

The altar flowers are given by Kurt & Jodi Becher in celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. Merry Christmas!
 

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

The church office will be closed on December 24 & 25, 2024, and on December 31 & January 1, 2025.
 

TABLES FOR SALE

The church has seven used wooden tables for sale for $10 each. Please contact the church office if you are interested.
 

FAIRGROUNDS CRUISE-THRU CHRISTMAS DISPLAY

 The Outreach Ministry’s Christmas display is in the same spot as last year,    across from the peacocks! 

CLOTHES CLOSET NEEDS

The Clothes Closet is looking for donations of clothing, children and adult sizes. If you would like to volunteer your time, especially on Thursdays or Fridays, please call the church office at 419-782-5766.
 

MANY THANKS

A great big thank you to everyone who generously took an angel from the Angel Tree and helped to make Christmas brighter for children in our community. Also, thank you to all who bought a poinsettia which helps to provide a Christmas meal for the families. Christmas will be much happier for those you’ve supported.

 

ENDURING GRACE: A CHURCH YEAR JOURNAL, YEAR C

Enduring Grace: A Church Year Journal encourages adults to spend time reading and meditating on God’s Word.

This lectionary-based, interactive journal includes the following features:

  • Scripture references for every Sunday of the 3-Year Lectionary (Year C)
  • Introductions to seasons and festivals of the Christian Church Year
  • Reflections on the readings
  • Watercolor illustrations
  • Space for journaling and prayers
  • Devotions on hymns from Lutheran Service Book(LSB) 

Spend time with Enduring Grace by yourself, with a small group, or with your family to celebrate and reflect upon the life and work of Jesus Christ.

There will be ten copies of this journal available for purchase in the church Book Nook. The cost is $45. Please contact the church office if interested.
 

NEW CARE NOTES

There are new Care Notes available in the Bergman Resource Room:

Take One – Take Heart; Give One – Give Hope

Working Your Way Through Crisis

Additional Christmas titles have been placed in the Caring Ministry Resource

Room in the Work Room.  Please take one for you or give to a friend.

Notes now available:

“Making Christmas Count: A Kid’s Guide to Keeping the Season Sacred”

“Rediscovering the Many Gifts of Christmas”

“Overcoming the “Blues” at Christmastime”

“Facing the Holidays When a Family Member Is Seriously Ill”

“Praying the Bible Through Advent”

“Your First Christmas After a Loved One Dies”

“Celebrating the Holidays Despite Being in a Healthcare Facility”

“Giving New Life to Your Christmas Celebration”

“Praying Our Way to Christmas – and Beyond”
 
 
ATTENDANCE                CHURCH SERVICES                  
December 14        62                  5:30 PM                                  

December 15       130                 9:00 AM                                          

                                  61                11:00 AM                                                          

TOTAL:                 253                                                                         

 
– 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 LIVE STREAMED 
 
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