"Contact" the Havelock Christian Church Newsletter December, 2006 Arnold's Advent Hospitality Open House December 1, 2006 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm Come join us, as we celebrate the Advent Season. We will have cookies, snack mix, hot tea and hot cider. 3519 "C" Street Lincoln, NE 68510 402-327-2779 Pastor's Ponderings As you read the Contact this month, the season of Advent is upon us. Advent is the time of preparation for Christ to return to earth. Also, during this time, we are beginning the preparations to welcome the Christ Child into our midst on Christmas Morning. Some of us dread the holiday season of shopping, baking, and the cleaning to prepare our home for family and friends. Others of us love the season of hope, peace, joy and love that brings people together to celebrate and rejoice at the birth of Christ. Wherever you find your emotions and thoughts this year, take time to reflect upon the gift that God has given to each one of us, his precious son, Jesus Christ. I encourage each one of us to take time to read the gospel stories of Matthew and Luke in order that we receive the message of love, as well as the message of hope for the future for all the world. As we read these stories, reflect upon these questions. How does this story transform my life? Do I bring hope, peace, joy and love to those around me? What would God have me do to show compassion to the least in the kingdom of God? If we will spend time in reflection and prayer, then God will be able to give us dreams and visions that we can place into action so that the Kingdom of God becomes a reality for all people in the world. May God grant you a Blessed Advent and Christmas, Pastor Giovanna Arnold Scriptures and Titles December 3 -- Candle of Hope "Chrismon Service" December 10 -- Candle of Peace "Dreams and Visions" Sermon Text: Luke 1:8-20, Luke 1:26-38 December 17 -- Candle of Joy "Here We Come To Bethlehem" December 24 -- Candle of Love "Transforming Dreams into Reality" Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20 December 31 -- Christmas Sunday -- New Year's Eve Songfest Psalm 148; Luke 2:21-40 Dates to Remember December Birthdays 1   Steven Niemeyer 3   Alta Perkinton 5   Kristina Nimmich 8   Les Beaman      Mark Yost 10 Laneicia Buckman 15 Shannon Peacock 16 Ardelle Boardman 17 Ami Lyn Hefner 18 Dan Davis, Sr. 20 Bonnie Hartley 22 Duayne Yost       Jarred Bickford 31 Julie Hefner December Anniversaries 5    Sharon and Stewart Jordal 6    Bonnie and Al Hartley 14 Cindy and Max Nelson 28 Jean and John Dale A Word About Our Honorees Birthday Folks Steven Niemeyer grew up in the Havelock Christian Church. He is the youngest of Betty and Alvin Niemeyer's sons. A graduate of Lincoln Northeast and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Steve is an Investigator with the Lincoln Police Department, where he has worked for about 12 years. He and his wife Kamy, a pharmacist at Walgreens, are parents of 3-year-old Dylan. Alta Perkinton is a long-time, faithful member of HCC. She has been active over the years in worship, women's activities, weddings and funeral dinners, and many other special events. Alta is mother to Ed, Bob, Pat, Mary, and Kathy. She has 29 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition, Jerry Cunning considers Alta to be his "second mom," and she has provided encouragement and support for many of us as we grew up in the church. Kristina Nimmich is very active in our church family, regularly attending worship, providing leadership in the youth group, and helping frequently with care of the younger children in the nursery. She also has a beautiful alto voice, and has shared her musical talent and her speaking ability with the congregation on several occasions for Youth Sunday. Kristina is a senior at Lincoln Northeast this year and a member of the marching band. Les Beaman has returned to HCC after completing his active ministry in several othercongregations, and we're so glad he's back. Les was pastor at HCC from 1979 to 1988. During his pastorate, Les also served an active role in the Lincoln community as a police chaplain. A native Oklahoman, Les graduated from Northwest Christian College in Oregon and completed hisseminary education at Lexington Theological Seminary in Kentucky. He has served pastorates in Arkansas, Nebraska, Missouri, and Illinois. He is welcomed back to the Lincoln area by hisdaughters Bonnie Chambers and Sheri Urkoski and their families, as well as by the HCC family. Mark Yost, the younger son of Dori and Duayne Yost, grew up in the HCC family. He was active in Sunday School, worship, and youth activities. He was a long-time employee at Cushman Motor Works until the plant in Lincoln closed its doors. Since then, Mark has started his own Yard and Handyman Service. He and his wife Colleen are parents to Zachary and Cora. Mark provides regular lawn maintenance at the church, and he and the family participate in various special events at HCC. Laneicia Buckman spent her childhood years at HCC. She was active in Sunday School, Junior Choir, youth activities, and worship. Laneicia's family are active members at First Christian in Lincoln, so she and her son have been attending church there in recent years. Laneicia recently graduated from Lincoln Northeast and is currently a student at Southeast Community College. Shannon Peacock has been part of our church family for a number of years. Music is most assuredly one of Shannon's gifts, and she has favored us with beautiful solos and duets with her dad for Talent Night, Christmas Eve, and other special services. Shannon is a graduate of Lincoln Northeast and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She is the daughter of Curt and Anna, and works at T A G, an insurance processing company in south Lincoln. Ardelle Boardman is celebrating a December birthday. She has been part of the HCC family for a long time. She is active in worship, Talent Night, and other special events. Ardelle is mother to Brent, Mark, Craig, and Sherin, and has five grandchildren. She and Clovis Boardman are sisters-in-law (as well as good friends), and she works at the Nebraska Department of Roads with Jean Uarich and Joyce Wells. Ami Lyn Hefner is coming up on birthday # 5. She has been a part of the HCC family since she was born. She is very active in Sunday School, Kids' Choir, worship, and all kinds of special events at the church. Ami is everybody's friend and helper. She loves to dance and sing. She already knows the Lord's Prayer, the Doxology, and many of our church hymns. Her mom is Julie Hefner and Grandma and Grandpa are Deb and Joe Herman. Dan Davis became part of the HCC family in the 1990's, and we continue to claim him, even though he's been pastor of the Hallam United Church of Christ for 10 years already. Dan helped HCC with a strategic planning process a few years back, and he has blessed us with some of his beautiful wood-working for our craft sales. We heard recently that Dan's wife Jan is recovering from two broken ankles, and Dan is spending a lot of time helping her get around. Dan and Jan have a son and a daughter. Bonnie Hartley became a part of the Havelock family several years back. She was active in worship and special events. Bonnie shared her artistic talents with HCC in decorating for the Mother-Daughter luncheon and in creating the beautiful picture cake for our triple 50th wedding anniversary celebration for the Buells, Niemeyers, and Yosts in June of 2002. Bonnie, along with husband Al, does a lot of ministry with people who need specialencouragement. Duayne Yost has been active at HCC for many years. He has served as Moderator, Vice Moderator, Property Chair, Worship Chair, Treasurer of the Builders Club, member of several Search Committees, head of the Visitation Ministry, Elder, Lay Leader ... (and those are just the offices I can remember). He's active in Sunday School, worship, and about every special activity we have. He and Dori have enriched our church life immeasurably with their artistic talents and dedication. The Yosts have a daughter, two sons, seven grandchildren, and a dog named Murphy Sue. Jarred Bickford is approaching birthday #3. He's been a part of the HCC family since birth. In fact, he attended Christmas Eve service on his way home from the hospital. He is active in Sunday School, Kids' Choir, worship, and special events. He is our youngest member of the Diaconate-in-Training program, and he regularly takes up the offering during Sunday School opening time. Jarred's mom is Hope Bickford, and his grandparents are Mary and Rick Bickford. Julie Hefner has been part of the HCC family for many years. Over the years, she has been active in youth activities, worship, and special events. Julie is daughter to Deb Herman and mother to Cody, Ami, Mikey, and Emily. We're especially proud of Julie as she continues her studies toward her nursing degree at Southeast Community College, along with working and being a busy mom. Anniversaries Sharon and Stewart Jordal are coming up on anniversary # 42. Stew tells me Sharon caught him when he was looking the other way. (Sharon wasn't on the line to tell her side of the story.) Both are from York, NE. Stew came to Lincoln to attend UNL, and Sharon followed after she graduated two years later. The Jordals have been active in the HCC family since coming to Lincoln. They are parents of Lisa and Lori, and grandparents of AJ, Zach, Taylor, and Dylan. Bonnie and Al Hartley met in Falls City, NE. Bonnie worked for a music store and had a beautiful organ in her home. Al was working in sales at that time, but he missed having music in his life. Bonnie invited him over to enjoy some organ music, and the two have been making beautiful music together ever since. Al and Bonnie have generously shared their talents with the HCC family on a number of special occasions. Cindy and Max Nelson celebrate a December anniversary...or is that two anniversaries? As I recall the story, this is the anniversary of the first wedding, the one for which Cindy had to do all the work.. (That was the deal -- Max said he'd marry Cindy if she planned the whole wedding.) The next year, they had another wedding; and this time, Max did all the planning. It must have worked, because they've stayed married all these years. The Nelsons served the Havelock church from 2002 through 2005. Max is currently serving the church at Elwood, NE, and Cindy teaches at Morrill. The Dales are anticipating anniversary # 44 this year. We met as part of a joint college-age youth group where Bethany Christian brought most of the boys and Havelock Christian had the girls. We called our group FAD (Fellowship of Adult Disciples), and more than a few marriages came out of that group, including Joyce and Jack Rosecrans, Carolee and George Johnson, Donna von Forell and Jim Zimmerman, and ours. Some of us from the old FAD group still get together from time to time. The Dale children are Mark and Sarah, and our grandchildren are Pierce (PJ), Chase (Spud), and Ellie. Prayer Focus 3     Sidney First Christian, Pastor Guy Schmielau 10   Pawnee City First Christian, Rev. Duane Westing 17  Omaha First Christian, Rev. Rene Jensen and Rev. Dr. Richard Jensen 24  Peru Community Church, Rev. Edi Bickford 31  Omaha South Side Christian, Pastor Stephen Toller         Omaha South Side Christian Hispanic Ministries, Rev. Miguel Talero Upcoming Events Regular Meetings 11  General Board, 7 pm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sundays - WWJD Crew, 7 pm Wednesdays - Bible Study, 10 am (except 12/27) - Choir Rehearsal, 7 pm Thursdays - Bible Study, 10 am (except 12/28) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ARNOLD'S ADVENT HOSPITALITY, Friday, December 1, 4:30 - 7:30 -- Pastor Giovanna, Pastor Bob, Rachael, and Zachary are inviting members of HCC and members of Southview Christian to an Open House at their home on Friday, December 1. We're invited to drop in for cookies and conversation any time between 4:30 and 7:30 pm. Parking is limited in the residential area around 3519 "C" Street, so car pooling is suggested where possible. DECORATING PARTY, Saturday, December 2, 10 am -- Come and join in the fun of decorating the sanctuary for Advent. There's much to be done, and this is always a fun day. Folks are invited to bring a sack lunch and enjoy a light meal together as the decorating comes together. Advent Meditation Booklets are available -- The Devotions for Advent 2006 are here, and you are invited to pick one up for your Advent meditations. Dedication of Gifts for the Food Pantry -- As is our custom, our gifts for the Northeast Food Pantry will be dedicated on the first Sunday of the month, Dec. 3rd. This is an especially important time of year to remember those less fortunate than we are. Let's help the chancel to overflow with canned goods and food items again, as it did in November with our gifts. SENIOR CHRISTMAS DINNER, Saturday, December 9, Noon -- Come and enjoy the traditionally elegant Senior Dinner. This event is hosted by the Builders Club. The dinner will be turkey and dressing with all the trimmings, catered by HyVee. There will be a free will offering to help underwrite the cost of the meal. Our entertainment will include Christmas music and Bingo. Please bring an inexpensive gift (under $5) or white elephant gift wrapped festively for the Bingo prizes. Jack is asking that we let him or Duayne Yost know by Sunday, Dec. 3rd if we're planning to attend, so he knows about how many meals to plan. Phone numbers are: Jack Rosecrans 464-3330 Duayne Yost 464-1667 Men's Chorus to Hold Short Organizational Meeting on Dec. 9th, 11:30 am -- The Men's Chorus has been invited to present special music at the Songfest Worship on Sunday, Dec. 31st. We'll meet to plan our practice schedule at 11:30 am on Saturday, Dec. 9th, before the Senior Christmas Dinner begins. All men who enjoy singing are encouraged to participate. This is a fun group, and practices will be short. Be thinking of songs you'd like to sing. CHRISMON WORSHIP, Sunday, December 3, 10:45 am -- While we have traditionally placed the Chrismon (Christ Monogram) decorations on the tree during the Sunday School hour, this year we will lift up the significance of the beautiful white and gold symbols as part of our worship service on the first Sunday of Advent. Each symbol will be explained; and together, we'll celebrate the giving of the infant Christ child as these symbols are placed on the tree in the sanctuary. COMMITMENT SUNDAY, Sunday, December 10, 10:45 am -- In recognition of all our blessings and reflecting on the exciting ministries at Havelock Christian, we'll bring our financial pledges for the 2007 church year to place in the offering tray during worship on Dec. 10th. A special dedication of our commitments is planned. CAROLING PARTY, Sunday, December 10, 3 pm -- It's time for Christmas Caroling again!! My personal favorite part of the Christmas holidays, complete with jingle bells, is scheduled to begin at 3 pm on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 10. We'll begin at the church, travel to our various destinations, and return to the church for a light supper. Please bring a treat or two to share. Dress Rehearsal for the Christmas Pageant planned at 10 am, Dec. 16 -- We'll make sure all the costumes fit and everyone knows where to stand for the December 17th Christmas program. Be sure to be at church by 10 am on Saturday morning, Dec. 16th. Bring your scripts! CHRISTMAS PROGRAM, Sunday, December 17, 10:45 -- "Here We Come to Bethlehem, " the annual Christmas pageant, will be part of the worship service (taking the place of the sermon) on Christmas Sunday. Everyone will want to be there -- not only to worship and participate in the program, but to re-live a very old HCC tradition following the program. You'll just have to be there to find out what it is! CHRISTMAS OFFERING, Sundays, December 10, 17, 24 -- Go Tell It on the Mountain! This is the refrain that so often rings in the hearts of Christians everywhere during the Advent season. Christmas is a time for reflection, celebration, and renewal -- this leads all of us to want to tell the good news to all whom we encounter. The Christmas Special Day Offering is one way that we as Christians can "tell it on the mountain," or share our excitement for the season, for God's love, and for one another with the world. The Christmas Offering specifically supports the work of regional ministries as they help congregations with planning and pastoral care, empower leaders through workshops and networking, strengthen ministry through the search and call process and training, licensing, and ordaining of ministers, grow faithful disciples through camps and other youth programs, and reach out to others by establishing new churches and working to share in mission with our partners in ministry. Every dollar given in Nebraska stays in Nebraska to support our local ministries. CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP, Sunday, December 24, 10 am -- Instead of our regular Sunday School classes, we'll gather for fellowship at 10 am. Everyone is invited to this special time. Bring a sample plate of your Christmas goodies to share. Our Christmas Eve morning worship begins at 10:45 am. CHRISTMAS EVE COMMUNION SERVICE, Sunday, December 24, 9 pm -- The church family will be at worship at this special time -- family members are encouraged to attend; dress is casual. This is the time when we pause to remember the reason for our celebrations. Come enjoy the quiet and warmth of this special time. CHRISTMAS DAY, Monday, December 25 -- Celebrate the gift of God's Son. Enjoy being with your families, as we remember the birth of our Lord. Pastor Giovanna on vacation Dec. 25 - Jan. 2 -- The church office will be closed for the holidays, and Pastor Giovanna will be on vacation for a week. If anyone needs pastoral care during that time, please call Mike Yost, Moderator (464-0955) or Jean Holt, Chair of the Elders (525-7574). Others on call include the other Elders: Roger Hammons, Anna Peacock, Dori Yost, and John Dale. SONGFEST WORSHIP, Sunday, December 31, 10:45 - You won't want to miss this great day. The HCC Men's Chorus will be providing special music for the day. Pastor Giovanna will be taking a well deserved day of rest, but we'll have some great music and a lot of spirit as we prepare for the new year. FYI Our family is growing!! A special warm welcome to new HCC members Peg Hutchison, Judy Nyhoff, and Glen and Bobbi Buchanan. The church family is invited to support Judy on Sunday, December 3rd, as she symbolizes her commitment through the sacrament of baptism. We're so happy to welcome all of our new members to the family. Advent/Christmas Children Sermon Activities: During the children's sermon this Advent / Christmas season, we have special activities planned for young and old alike. We will need everyone's help in participation of these activities. We would like for people to plan ahead for these special Children's moments.  On December 3, we will discuss how the wise men prepared tobring gifts to the Christ Child. We would like for everyone to bring a gift ot hats, mittens or gloves, or warm scarves, to place on the tree in the sanctuary. These will be given to needy families in our city.  On December 10, we will be discussing our blessings. We sould like for everyone to have a piece of paper with your blessings listed on it to place in a basket as we give thanks and praise to God.  On December 17, we will be talking about giving thanks for our grandparents, uncles, aunts, friends that bring joy and love to our lives. We would like to have pictures to show at this time. Please bring these to share.  On December 24, we will be discussing the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ. As an expression of our love and gratitude, we ask that everyone bring a white wrapped can or boxed food item to place on the altar.  On December 31, we will be discussing dreams and visions for our lives and the church. We would like for everyone to write down their dreams for the church and for our world. These may be written in the form of a prayer. Bring these to place in a basket for God to bless.  On January 7, Epiphany Sunday, we will discuss that this is the day that the wise men brought their gifts to Jesus. We would like for people to draw pictures or write prayers or poems tha describe the gifts we would give to God. We will place these near the manger. Each of these activities will add to the meaning of Christmas for the children and youth of the church. Thanks in advance for your help. -- Pastor Giovanna Worship Committee requests gifts of poinsettias -- To help beautify our sanctuary for Advent, members are asked to donate poinsettia plants in honor or in memory of loved ones. A sign-up sheet willbe located on the worship table at the back of the sanctuary where you can record your gift and the lovedones being honored. Thank you from Friendship Bridge -- "The Friendship Bridge Fellowship Group would like to give theHCC family a well-deserved "Thank You!" for all their help to make the Rummage Sale a great success. So many wonderful people stepped forward to help fill all the needs, and we are grateful. $950 will be spent to help share the love of this church family with the community." -- Debra Herman First immigrant family welcomed -- On Wednesday, Nov. 15, Pastor Giovanna, Judi and Mike Yost, and Anna and Curt Peacock joined the group of Disciples waiting to welcome the first group of Ukranian immigrants at the Lincoln airport. The family was amazed and joyful as they were taken to their first home in America, furnished so nicely by gifts from Disciples across Lincoln. In addition to the essentials, there was a toy or gift for each of the children waiting on his or her bed, a bouquet of fresh flowers, home-baked bread, and fresh fruit in the kitchen, and a number of other nice welcoming touches. Many thanks to all who donated supplies to help make this warm welcome possible. We're not sure when the next families will arrive. As soon as we get definitive word, we will again be gathering bathroom and cleaning items. What a wonderful opportunity to share God's love. Shorts from the Board Offerings still pretty much meeting the bills - have had to use some savings; Information from Pinnacle Bank about longer-term loan for foundation repair shared - interest rate 7.75% for first five years, then re-negotiate. 19 people have joined the church since last November! Fluid-filled Advent candles and Christ candle to be purchased with Memorial Funds. Nikki Booe will become the paid nursery attendant beginning in January. 15-17 youth attending Sunday evening youth meetings. Roger Hammons, Joe Herman, Jeni Phillips, Curt Peacock are sponsors. Senior Dinner plans discussed. Friendship Bridge will donate 5% of earnings from Rummage Sale for Youth Mission trip; 5% to Christian Church in Nebraska. Rest for projects reaching out to community. Offering to be taken for Immigrant family expenses. Builders pledged $250. Each Lincoln Disciples church asked to donate total of $500 to help with deposits, first months' expenses. Missionary speaker invited for April 15. Use of church for elections discussed. In Our Church Family Our thoughts and prayers continue with Bobbi and Glen Buchanan with the death of Bobbi's great nephew, Aaron Peterson, Jr.. Aaron was just 15, and a student at Lincoln Northeast. Bobbi, your sister and her family have our deepest sympathy. We thinking of Alta Perkinton this month with the death of her sister-in-law, Gerry Perkinton. The Ralph and Gerry Perkinton family are long-time Havelock residents, and our prayers are with them in this time of sadness. Holiday greetings go out to our shut-in members at this season -- Elaine and Keith Althouse, Don Riblett, Jim Donaldson, JoAnn Brown, Derald Bickford, Irene Sewell, Beverly Helmkamp, Alta Perkinton, and Tony and Katheleen Lass. We hope you're enjoying the lights and sounds of the season. We continue to keep those who are serving in the military in our thoughts and prayers. Those with connections to the HCC family include: Jamie Bevens, Jeremy Bickford, Missy Bickford, Vern Blackwell, Cody Carlison, Mike Keith, Josh Markle, and Jake Whitaker. Others we are keeping in our thoughts this month include: Rick Bickford, Kylie Cutsforth (a young child battling leukemia), John Berner Kozak (friend of Judy Yost), Harold Egbarts (step-father of Mary Bickford and Debra Herman), Leonard George (friend of Judy Seibert), Jamie Lynn Peterson (granddaughter of Woodrums), Ralph Reed (brother-in-law of Mary Reed), Frances Scott (Julie Seier's mother), and Bert and Milie Turnwall (Judi Yost's parents). We're thinking of our friend Brandi Van Deusen, who is recovering from surgery. We're glad to hear that you're home, Brandi, and we hope you get to feeling better soon. Our thoughts are with Karen and Derald Bickford this month, as Derald makes a transition to Lancaster Manor. We're hoping the new care arrangements give comfort to you both. Irene Sewell is in our thoughts as she receives some extra care these days at Tabitha. We hope you're feeling stronger soon, Irene. Virginia Woodrum is feeling better after a scarey allergic reaction to some medication last week. We're glad you're on the mend, Virginia. Mikey Hefner ("Bubba") gave his family a scare recently -- he was diagnosed with pneumonia. We're glad to report that there's some improvement as of Tuesday. Little sister Emily has been down with an infection too for several weeks. We hope she's finally on the mend. Grandma and Mommy are ready for everyone to be better! Now! We continue to keep Pastor Lesa Eichenberger of the Verdon Christian Church in our prayers. How nice it has been recently to have family members worshiping with us - Pastor Bob, Rachael, and Zachary Arnold were with us last week-end, as were Bonnie Chambers and Sheri Urkoski, with their dad Les Beaman. Mark Dale-Thompson, PJ and Spud were guests of the Dale family on Nov. 19th, and Peg Hutchison's daughter-in-law attended church with Peg recently. We hear that Lori and Mike Yoder, Taylor and Dylan were in Lincoln over Thanksgiving as well visiting the Jordals -- sorry we missed seeing them. And Kudos go to . . . George and Maxine Buell for delivering the tremendous load of canned goods to the Pantry. What a job that was! Pastor Giovanna for her excellent classes on stewardship of our time, talents, and treasure. Worship Chair Dori Yost for her extra work in preparation for the Advent Season. Thanks also to Dori and Judy Seibert who are creating a new banner for the sanctuary. Moderator Mike Yost and all of the 2006 officers for their good work over the year. Roger and the other youth sponsors for their great work with the young folks. In Closing Some of the most beautiful scripture passages we know center on the coming and birth of our Savior. Take time to read and savor. Isaiah 9:6-7 - "For unto us a child is born..." Luke 1:46-56 - "My soul magnifies the Lord..." Luke 2:1 - "And it came to pass in those days..." Luke 2:8 - "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field..." Matthew 1:18 - "And she shall bring forth a son..."   Calendar: December 2006 1 - Friday 4:30 - 7:30 pm  -  Arnolds Advent Hospitality, 3519 C. Street 2 - Saturday 10 am - Decorate for Advent - bring a sack lunch 3 - Sunday - 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee 10:45 - Worship: Hanging of the Chrismons Communion to Shut-ins 7 pm - CYF Meeting 6 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal 8 pm - 2007 Board Officers 7 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 9 - Saturday 11:30 am - Men's Chorus mtg. Noon - Senior Dinner 10 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee 10:45 - Worship: Commitment Sunday 3 pm - Caroling 11 - Monday 7 pm - Board Meeting 13 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal 14 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 16 - Saturday 10 am - Dress Rehersal for Christmas Play 17 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee 10:45 - Worship: "Here We Come to Bethlehem" 20 - Wednesday 10 am - Bible Study 7 pm - Choir Rehearsal 21 - Thursday 7 pm - Bible Study 24 - Sunday 10:00 - Fellowship Coffee 10:45 - Worship 9:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Worship 25 - Monday Christmas Day 27 - Wednesday No Choir Rehearsal No Bible Study 28 - Thursday No Bible Study 31 - Sunday 9:15 - Sunday School 10:15 - Fellowship Coffee 10:45 - Songfest, Worship   Newsletter Archive Serving During December: Elders: Presiding - Mike Yost Shut-in Communion - A. Peacock, J. Holt Members of the Diaconate: Preparing - Kayla Yost Serving - M. Bickford, Wm. Seier, J. Dana, D. Skalak Shut-in Communion - J. Seibert, K./L. Nimmich Lay Leader: Duayne Yost Greeter: Dori Yost Editor - Jean Dale Copying and Mailing - Anna Peacock Web-site Editor - Curt Peacock Mailing Labels - John Dale

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