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This Sunday...
Sermon:
"What are We Waiting For?"
"For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, so that by steadfastness and by the encouragement of the scriptures we might have hope. May the God of steadfastness and encouragement grant you to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, so that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."
~Romans 15:4 & 5
Isaiah 11:1-10 Romans 15:4-13
Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 Matthew 3:1-12
Lay Assistant:
Mary Distin
Advent Readers:
Sheila, Brittany, & Jessica Wilson
Beedle/Crucifer:
Will Best & Emily Fisher
Ushers:
Mike Fisher, Tom Best, Chuck Peirce,
Tim Phelps, Will Myers
Greeters:
Bob & Dixie Wells
Esther White & Marilyn VanHoozer
Coffee Hour:
Gary & Jonalyn Heaton
Nursery:
Meghan Wright & Emily Fisher
Children's Church:
Lisa Willett
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Christian Education
Children 3yrs - 6th grade: Meet in the theater upstairs. Parents are welcome.
Youth 7th - 12th grade: Meet in the senior high room in the youth wing.
Adult Bible Study: "The Greatest Story Ever Told"
Dec. 5 - Where has it been? - Translations and traditions based
on the Christmas story.
Dec. 12 - What does it mean? - How has it changed the world
and us?
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"An Invitation to Read the Bible"
On November 28, we began our challenge to read the Bible in a year. Below is a list of the second week. You may also find your daily/weekly Scripture readings in the bulletin, e-newsletter, or on Facebook. And for families, the C.E. committee came up with an idea to make it easier for parents to read the Bible with their children. We have purchased 15 - 365 day children's Bibles. There is a story for each day of the day with pictures. If your family would like to have one of these Bibles, please let Margie know by calling 734-5129.
Sunday (12/5) - Genesis 20:18-23:20 Monday - Genesis 24:1-25:33
Tuesday - Genesis 25:34-27:45 Wednesday - Genesis 27:46-30:21 Thursday - Genesis 30:22-31:55 Friday - Genesis 32:1-34:31 Saturday - Genesis 35:1-37:24 Sunday - Genesis 37:25-40:22
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Advent Devotionals
Devotional readings for each day of Advent are available for you to pick up under the mirror outside the office or in the narthex. This years devotional is called "Living the Advent Story" and comes from Presbyterians Today.
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'Tis the Season to be Thankful
Look for a sign our WNL children have made. They want to help you remember to bring food each week for the Jamieson Center box. You may bring anything non-perishable and place it in the shopping cart or a box at the door. To make it easier, you could go with a schedule such as this: Dec. 5 - Spaghetti Sauce & noodles Dec. 12 - Raman noodles & soups Dec. 19 - rice & beans Dec. 26 - Peanut Butter & Jelly Jan. 2 - Hamburger/Tuna Helper & tuna or Mac & Cheese Let's fill the boxes each week! Thank you!!
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Old Fashion Christmas
Enjoy an Old Fashion Christmas at the Warren County Historical Museum this weekend Dec. 4th and 5th from 1-4 each day. Stroll through the various rooms to observe the progress that has been made and see the beautiful Christmas decorations. Esther White will be telling stories in the Old Country School room on Sat. Children will be able to decorate Christmas stockings and make paper chains for their tree. Three Christmas trees are decorated with 300 red stars that have the name of a local veteran. Sun. afternoon Ally Phillips and friends will be singing at 1 pm with the United High School choir singing at 2 pm. At 2:30 a veteran will present a short program. Refreshments will be served. Free to all.
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Fillman Fellowship
Our Thursday, December 9, the Fillman Fellowship meeting will be held at Stewart House located at 1015 East Euclid. We invite you to bring a sandwich and join us at 5 p.m. Donations will still be accepted for our annual gift for a needy family. Also gloves, mittens, and hats may be brought to add to the Mitten Tree for Jamieson Center.
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Mitten Tree for Jamieson Center
Isabel Circle is sponsoring a mitten tree again this year to help make sure there will be warm little fingers this winter. Please bring new mittens, gloves, and hats and place them on the tree in the social hall by Friday, December 10. The mittens will be taken to Jamieson Center to be available at their Christmas Store. Thank You.
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A Christmas Time for Refreshment
Come and enjoy fresh, hot tea and shortbread; your favorite Christmas music; and, the fellowship of your friends. Pastor Myers will host A Christmas Time for Refreshment on Thursday afternoon, December 16, from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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Deacon Caroling
The deacon's have scheduled their caroling for December 19, from 4:00 - 5:30, and you are all invited! Join them, afterward, for soup and finger food in the church social hall.
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Please Pray
Phil Painter, Bob Green's father, Kathy Yates, Kylie Logsdon, Carol Olsen, Joan Steis, Jack McBride, Eilleen Spoerl, and Frank Sorensen.
Eilleen Spoerl is now in Galesburg. Her address is 1145 Frank Street.
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What Do You Think?
How is it Going?
The first week of Advent and I am already behind! As I write, it is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Our newsletter deadline has come and gone. Kindly, Heather asks: "Do you have anything for the newsletter?" Sure.
We are four days into our "Invitation to Read the Bible." While I have no way of knowing how many of our congregation are committing themselves to reading the Bible, I have enjoyed hearing from a handful who have.
They seem to be keeping up well and are enjoying the challenge. To a person, they have all been surprised how easy it has been to do. For most, the readings have only taken about 10-15 minutes each day. This is comparable to what my family has found, when we have read the passages on our own. When we read the passages, together, we find it takes a little longer.
This is probably been the greatest joy. When we read the passages together, we inevitably engage in conversation about the scriptures we have read.
In some ways, such conversation is not knew. Our family has often engage in theological conversations about life, faith, and church. A hazard of the profession.
However, these biblical
conversations are a little different. Here we are wrestling together with
God's Word. Asking questions. Offering insights. I can't tell you, even in this short time, what a gift it has been to read the scriptures with my teenage son (yes, Margie, too). My only regret is that Elizabeth is not here
to join us.
I know our journey has just begun. Where it will take us, God knows. If you have started reading your bible daily, I hope you are finding a few blessings, as well. If you haven't, it's not too late to join us. I look forward to seeing how this journey changes our lives and our life together. Especially in this season of Advent, I believe we will see ever more clearly, God is with us.
See you in church!
Pastor Myers
revhaggis1@hotmail.com
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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
27 Kristin Sorensen
29 William Davis
30 Merle Brown
Zachary Turnbull
Bette Vance
31 Charles Hallam
Dawn Brown
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