St. Luke's Presbyterian Church
The Wednesday Word
December 9, 2015
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December 13, 2015 3rd Sunday of Advent
Pastor Rev. W. Scott Harbison
Sunday School Classes for all ages
Worship 10:00 a.m.
Fellowship & Refreshments 11:00 a.m.
SERVING ON SUNDAY
Head Usher for December Ed Dickinson
Liturgist Tony DeFalco
Time for Young Disciples Rev. Harbison
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Ora Lee Haehl Brian Heins Alton Jacoby Alan Lucas Trudy Timian Bill Wade
IN OUR PRAYERS
HEALTH CONCERNS
Debbie Harbison Del Kaufhold Jeremy Burke Mary Ann Jones Killian Cooper Fifi Roberts Carol Kershaw
Katie Gaspard Ann Keyes Melissa Cooper
Anne Nicholson Jonah, Bill Wade's grandson. Jayne Manry's sister, Patricia Liz Bell Harding Dot Cowan Marge Biggs David Shell
Jewel Molten Ann Dragoo
HOSPICE
Art Biggs
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Live Nativity Tonight!
We like to think of this special evening as St. Luke's gift to the community. Won't you join us as we take a break from the hustle and bustle of the season and return to the manger again this year?
Some big news to share! Cynthia Clawson will sing. for us tonight! Cynthia is a Grammy and Dove Award winning vocalist. She will sing "What Child is This?"
Re-enactments will take place at 6 & 7 p.m. We'll have some refreshments ready for you when you arrive.
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Advent devotional booklets are available in the Narthex. The readings will enrich the Advent season and draw us closer to one another and to Christ as we reflect on God's faithfulness and God's promise. You can pick up a copy tonight!
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Our session has called for a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, December 13, to elect church officers for the coming year. Please plan to attend this important meeting immediately after 10:00 a.m. worship.
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Christmas Joy Offering
 Through the Christmas Joy Offering, your generosity provides assistance for those who have dedicated their lives to the service of the church, as well as racial ethnic education and leadership development at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges. St. Luke's traditionally takes the Joy Offering on Christmas Eve. Watch for bulletin inserts which will tell you more about this 70 year Presbyterian tradition of sharing our gifts with those who need our support.
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Support CCSC's Jingle Bell Express
 Looking for a volunteer opportunity for your family? CCSC could use your help Friday and Saturday for their Distribution Days. No need to register, just show up to volunteer. Visit their website to learn more.
Volunteer for Distribution Days
Distribution - Assist clients as they gather toys, books, and food Friday, 12/11 & Saturday, 12/12, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. All JBE events are held at Bellaire United Methodist Church, 4417 Bellaire Blvd.
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Don't Miss This!
1 Live Nativity - TONIGHT! Wednesday, December 9, 6 & 7 p.m. 2. Special guest, violinist, Quan Jiang Sunday, December 13, 10:00 a.m. 3. Congregational Meeting to elect elders Sunday, December 13, after worship 4. The Beauty of the Nativity - Choir Program Sunday, December 20, 2015, 10:00 a.m.
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A Closing Prayer
Be patient! The time is coming when we will celebrate the birth of Christ, when we will sing and rejoice, dancing with everlasting joy. But for now, let us wait in this season of Advent, when God speaks in dreams and visions,
when we are invited to dance into the kingdom. For this is Advent,
when all the world rejoices in its creator, when those who limp learn new dance steps, when the speechless burst forth with joy to the world! from Cradled in God's Heart
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