ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The attendance at the December 15th worship service was 76.
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The flowers gracing the altar for the December 22nd worship service are presented to the glory of God and in honor of our granddaughter Kinsley by Linda & Dan Gotwald.
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The church office hours for the week of December 22nd are Monday 8:30--4:30 and Friday 9:00--1:00.
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Thank you to all who signed up for the Presents for Patients program. Your patients lists are on the table in the narthex. Please try to have your presents returned ASAP but no later than December 22nd. The wrapped presents should be returned with the wish list attached and placed in the choir room.
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The church 2025 offering envelopes are now available on the table in the narthex. Please be sure not to use them until next year.
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Installation of new council and grove committee members will take place during worship on December 22nd.
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Dear Kathy Shaulis and the 13 "Good Samaritans" who signed up to make Christmas brighter for our residents at the Heritage Ridge (formerly the Lutheran Home), For some of the residents, this will be the only gift that they get. Thanks to you, every resident will now get a Christmas gift, even the new admissions. Again, thanks so much. May God bless you all. In Christ's Love, Peggy Lichtenfels, Pres. Aux.
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Again, this year the Luther League will deliver your Christmas Cards to other members of the congregation. Just drop your cards in the mail box on the table in the narthex. Donations to the Luther League are always welcome (suggested donation is $.25 per card). Please send to those who regularly attend or to our shut-ins close by so they can be delivered by hand. The last day to send cards is December 22nd. No cards will be distributed at the Christmas Eve service.
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Upcoming dates:
December 22--Service of Carols and Lessons--9:00 a.m.
Installation of new council and Grove committee members
Last day to send Christmas Cards
December 24--Christmas Eve worship--7:00 p.m.
December 29--Youth Christmas Program during worship--9:00 a.m.
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The flower chart for 2025 is now posted on the bulletin board. Please consider sponsoring flowers. The prices are $25 for chancel flowers and $35 for altar flowers. A reminder that if you would like an announcement placed in the bulletin, please let the secretary know by noon on Wednesday of the previous week. There are announcement papers available near the flower chart or announcements may be emailed.
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All contributions given to missionary will now be directed to Heart for Mission. This is a mission group run by the Thorstad family in Laos/Thailand. If you would like more information, please see their website www.heartformission.com.
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