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The attendance at the November 17th worship service was 87.

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The flowers gracing the altar for the November 24th worship service are presented to the glory of God by Rev. Gerald Myers.

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The church office hours for the week of November 24th are Monday 8:30--4:30 and Wednesday 9:30--5:30.

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At our annual congregational meeting the following people were elected to church council:  Angie Cochran, Dan Gotwald, Lynn Felski, and Emily DelSignore (1 year term).  The following were elected to the Grove committee:  Tim Thomas, Elliott Shaffer, and John Hoffman.  Thank you for your willingness to serve St. Thomas:

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The Mid-Northeast Mission District will be gathering toys for the children in North Carolina for this Christmas Season.  Please bring donations to the church and leave in the choir room by December 8th.

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Conemaugh Township Area Ministries presents Live Nativity 2024 Friday, December 13th 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, December 14th 2-8 p.m. at Davidsville Community Church, 197 Pender Road, Johnstown.  Join us to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with a walking tour of Bethlehem.  All scenes are inside, stroller and wheelchair friendly.  Please bring canned goods or monetary donation to Pay Your Taxes to benefit local charities and St. Francis Sharing & Caring Food Pantry.  There is also a Market Place featuring Baked Goods for monetary donation.

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The Seese family would like to thank the entire congregation for their well wishes and prayers during Jenn's pregnancy and the birth or our baby, Otto!  We especially appreciate the beautiful flowers that were sent to us recently.  We are blessed beyond measure and look forward to having Otto join our church family very soon.     Josh, Jenn, and Otto Seese

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A Thanksgiving Eve worship service will take place at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday, November 27th.  Please consider attending and thanking God for all the blessings He has bestowed on you this past year.

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The December schedule for acolytes, lectors, communion assistants, and offering counters is posted on the bulletin board.  Please check if you volunteer for any of these.

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The lectors for the month of December are Deb Halkovich, Levi Thomas, Barb Ott, Ron Coughenour, Tim Thomas, Dave Thomas, and Elliott Shaffer.  Please pick up your readings on the table in the narthex.

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FROGGY 95.5 has once again teamed up with the Conemaugh Township Rotary for the Wishes of Christmas.  With your support we will once again be able to make the holiday season brighter for those in need.  Do you know a local family or neighbor that could use help this holiday season?  Tell us how we can help!  Fill out the for at www.froggy95johnstown.com or submit a letter describing their situation and mail it to:  "Wishes of Christmas" PO Box 286, Davidsville, PA 15928.  If you, or your organization, would like to be involved directly with the Conemaugh Township Rotary Club please contact us.  We meet every Monday at 6 p.m. at the Crow's Nest on Tire Hill Road, or call Jim Moore at (814) 525-0841.  The following is an example of some wishes that were granted in 2023:  Heating bills (gas, oil, and propane), travel expenses for medical appointments, clothing & diapers, food, new furnace and furnace repairs, mortgage/rent payment, utility bills (electric, gas, water, sewage), new dishwasher, Christmas ham and meals to 24 students in the 2nd grade from Johnstown School District, furniture, Christmas gifts and Christmas tree for children, home repair due to tree damage, and a refrigerator.

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We are always looking for volunteers to help out with our service!  If you are interested in becoming an acolyte, lector, or communion assistant please let the secretary or Pastor Nila know.  We are especially in need of communion assistants.  Pastor Nila will provide training.

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Upcoming dates:

   November 27--Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service--7:00 p.m.

   December 1--Putting up Christmas trees after worship

   December 10--Church Council Meeting--7:00 p.m.

   December 15--Christmas Caroling

   December 22--Service of Carols and Lessons

   December 24--Christmas Eve worship

   December 29--Youth Christmas Program

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The flower chart for 2024 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.

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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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