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| Faith United Presbyterian Church |
December 24, 2009 |
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Greetings!
As we anticipate the birth of Christ, here is an email that we recently received. It is entitled, "Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus".
Santa lives at the North Pole ...
JESUS is everywhere.
Santa rides in a sleigh ...
JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.
Santa comes but once a year ...
JESUS is an ever present help.
Santa fills your stockings with goodies ...
JESUS supplies all your needs.
Santa comes down your chimney uninvited ...
JESUS stands at your door and knocks,
and then enters your heart when invited.
You have to wait in line to see Santa ...
JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.
Santa lets you sit on his lap ...
JESUS lets you rest in His arms.
Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is
"Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?" ...
JESUS knew our name before we were born...
Not only does He know our name,
He knows our address too.
He knows our history and future and
He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.
Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly ...
JESUS has a heart full of love.
All Santa can offer is HO HO HO ...
JESUS offers health, help and hope.
Santa says "You better not cry" ...
JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you."
Santa's little helpers make toys ...
JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts,
repairs broken homes and builds mansions.
Santa may make you chuckle but ...
JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.
While Santa puts gifts under your tree ...
JESUS became our gift and died on a tree....
The cross.
May you have a blessed Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
Faith United Presbyterian Church Staff
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12/27/09 Worship Participants
Lay Assistant:
Mary Distin
Robert Blackford, Bill Lee, Dominick Reading, Barb Byrne, Ed Melvin
Beedle/Crucifer:
Noah Runge & Will Myers
Nursery:
Lolla Ballard & Beth Dingman
Children's Church:
Ann Phelps Coffee Hour:
Upcoming Lay Assistants Scheduled:
December 27 - Karen Angotti
January 3 - Ron Tenold
January 10 - Bob Meling
January 17 - Craig Watson
January 24 - Karen Angotti
January 31 - Erika Solberg
Communion Servers for January 3, 2010:
Julie Armstrong, John & Mary Lyle, Darlene Moffet, Peg Figle, Dee Long, Jim McCurdy, Jonalyn Heaton, Bill Hoover, Jon Graham,
Armond & Betsy Akey
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| ATTENTION!
When parking at the church, please do not leave valuables in the car. We recently had a car broken into. |
Annual Report
It's Annual Report time! If you are the moderator of a committee or group, please turn in your annual report by Monday, December 28. If you are in need of assistance, please let Heather know. |
| Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Pageant: This Christmas the children of our church will be offering a Christmas Pageant to you and God on Christmas Eve at 5:00 p.m. This celebration of Christ's birth is not meant only for the children and their parents. Please join us as we travel, with our children leading the way, to the manger of our Savior's birth.
A Service of Lessons and Carols: The ancient Service of Nine Lessons & Carols - from King's College Chapel, Cambridge - recounts the prophecy and birth of Christ in the words of Holy Scripture and in songs of devotion and praise. Join us at 8:00 p.m. as we hear again the message of the angels and go even unto Bethlehem!
Candle Light Communion: Following the order of service for evening prayer, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus by celebrating the sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11:00 p.m. If you have been looking for a moment of peace during this hectic holiday season, this is a good place to find it.
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| Christmas-tide Breakfast
Join us on December 27, for our Annual Christmas-tide breakfast potluck at 9:30 a.m. in the social hall. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service.
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| Achievement Industries
Cold winter days are coming. Help Mother Nature feed our little furry friends. Achievement Industries is offering 15 pounds of Squirrel Corn in a burlap bag for $8 plus tax, and receive a 25 cent coupon to be used on your next purchase if you bring the burlap bag back. Hurry in, while supplies last!
Achievement Industries is a nonprofit organization. They help people with disabilities live self sufficient lives. They also sell receycled pain and many other things.
Squirrel corn can be picked up at: Achievement Industries, 1314 South Main, Monmouth.
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Thank You!
The staff would like to thank you for the all the cards and special goodies we received this holiday season! It was great appreciated!
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Dear Faith United Presbyterian Church,
Thank you very much for the Christmas care package. I have greatly enjoyed all of the items that were put in it. I look forward to worshipping with you again after the holidays.
Sincerely,
Jillian Steamer |
Sympathy
To Bill, Margie, Elizabeth, and Will Myers on the death of his grandmother, Kathryn J. Pierceson, who died on December 18, 2009. |
Please Pray for:
Grant Tate, great nephew of Mike & Heather Fisher; Mary Baker; Martha Royer; Nick & Traci Vasquez and family; Katie Mahoney; Carolyn Simpson; Kathy Smith; Dean Robbins; Lana Endicott; James Butler; Tammi Hottle; Larry Dye; Krista Youngblood; Mark Dunn; Carson Dowell; and Connie Louck. |
| Calendar |
Thursday Christmas Pageant @ 5:00 p.m.
Lessons & Carols @ 8:00 p.m.
Candle Light Communion @ 11:00
Friday Merry Christmas!
Sunday Easter-tide Breakfast @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
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December Birthdays
1 Andrea Spainhour
2 Beverly Davis
5 Rodney Lemon
6 Gary Pullen
Karen Angotti
11 Jo Ellen Dollinger
12 Stephanie Reading
13 Noah Clark
15 Mark McVey
16 John Sorensen
Alexis Crosier
17 Job Runge
18 Dorothy Hutchinsson
Jarrett Baber
19 Jason Haynes
Evelyn Blackford
21 William Allison
23 Joyce Allison
25 Robert Whiteman
George Nieman
26 Samantha Fisher
Cori Sargent
27 Kristin Sorensen
29 William Davis
30 Merle Brown
Zachary Turnbull
Bette Vance
31 Charles Hallam
Dalen O'Riley
Dawn Brown
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Christmas Flowers
Were given in memoriay of:
Our Brothers
By Armond & Betsy Akey
Loved Ones
By Les & Jo Ellen Dollinger
Our Parents, Vernon & Louise Mettler and
Mary Wells
By Bob & Dixie Wells
Loved Ones
By Rodney & Hallie Lemon
Vivian Hottle
By Buff, Tammi, Hallie, Hannah & Dalton Hottle
Phil Wheeler
By Phyllis Wheeler
Our Parents
By Kenneth & Phyllis Wilson
Loved Ones
Carol Bowman
Our parents, Mr. & Mrs. Merle Melvin and
Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Mettler, Sr.
By Vern & Norma Mettler
Evelyn Youssi & Jim Long
By Lowell & Dee Long
Jan Willhardt
By Ronda & Emma Willhardt
C.P. & Beulah Patterson
By Joyce Patterson
All Loved Ones
By Gene & Donna Larson
Carl Freed
By Jeanne Freed & Family
Dorothy Hoover
By Bill Hoover
Richard (Doc) Kieft
By David & Joyce Allison
Dr. James W. Marshall
By His Family
Harold Pedigo
By Tom, Paul & Will Best
Rick, Sue, & Grandpas & Grandmas
By Sally McVey, Dick & Muffie McVey
Loved Ones
Bob & Carolyn Meling
Our Son, Jack
By Jack & Betty McBride
Mary Ann Steis
By The Steis Family
Loved Ones
By Carolyn Simpson & Family
My Son, Brian Hendel
By Kris Brown
Our Fathers, John Lawson & Harold Johnson
By Gary & Jonalyn Heaton & Family
Carol Lee Painter
By Phil Painter
Jim & Brian Armstrong
By Julie Armstrong
Deanna, Sophia, & Glenn
By Mildred Lipp
David Phelps
By Marjorie Phelps
Ron Lawson & Other Loved Ones
By Alice Lawson
Family
By Ralph & Martha Whiteman
Grandmother, Kathryn Pierceson
By Bill, Margie, Will, & Elizabeth Myers
Christmas Flowers
Were given in honor of:
Our Children & Grandchildren
By Jim & Carol McCurdy
Our Children & Grandchildren
By Don & Jeanne Robeson
Our Parents
By Jim & Kris Brown
Our Mothers, Ilene Lawson & Almalee Johnson
By Gary & Jonalyn Heaton & Family
Carol Moore Painter
By Phil Painter
Shirley Armstrong
By Julie Armstrong
My Family
By Mildred Lipp
My Children & Grandchildren
By Marjorie Phelps
My Family
By Alice Lawson
Family
By Ralph & Martha Whiteman
Christmas Flowers Donations
The Cooks
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| Contact Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Heather Fisher
309-734-5129
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Friends,
On behalf of my family, let me take this opportunity to thank you for your generosity and kindness during this Christmas season. Your thoughtful cards and your caring words, your homemade treats and your generous gifts are always greatly treasured, but have been particularly meaningful this year. Whether you were sharing the joy of the Christmas season or acknowledging my grandmother's death, the many ways you have found to share your love in Christ's name have been most helpful and appreciated. Our family has been enriched in countless ways through sharing in our congregation's life together. This blessing extended to my mother and grandmother, as well, who always enjoyed the gracious reception they received whenever they visited. Thank you, again, for your thoughts and prayers, and the many tokens of your affection.
Merry Christmas!
Pastor Myers, Margie, Elizabeth and Will
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