Bulletin Notices for December 8, 2019 – St. Paul's Lutheran Church

HANDS OF GRACE food needs…. Any donation is appreciated but we are in the greatest need of juice, any flavor, especially apple. Thank you.

FESTIVAL CHOIR …All singers are welcome to join in this choir that will sing for Christmas Eve worship services. Please speak to Ruth Yeadon to indicate your interest in singing. Rehearsals are held each Sunday after the 9:45 am service, each Wednesday after the 7:00 pm service or by arrangement with Ruth. Those singing are asked to attend at least one rehearsal each week.

THANK YOU to all who filled their Mite Boxes! $125.12 was sent off to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of New England.

DAUGHTERS OF FAITH will be meeting Saturday, December 14^th, 2:00pm – 3:30pm for a Cookie Bake in the church kitchen. All cookie bags made will be delivered to our In-Home Saints on Sunday, December 15^th. For more information see Judy Byrne.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH AND CAROLING on Sunday, December 15^th, immediately following the Children’s Christmas Program (9:45am). We will enjoy a light lunch in the lower fellowship room then go caroling to In-Home Saints and deliver a cookie goodie bag at each visit! Please come and bring a friend. Singing skills not required! We will start off at our neighbor’s home, Ginny Hawley, and then break into two groups. For more information, see Cheryl Lowman.

THANK YOU to all who donated time and goods to the Christmas Fair. It was a great success! Ladies Aid

“Away in a Manger”…is the theme for this year’s Advent worship services on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. As we explore together the biblical truths expressed in the beautiful words of this beloved hymn, we ask several questions during our Advent journey. Last week we focused on “Who’s in the Manger?” This week we’ll ask “Why has He Come?” Our final week will be “How has He Saved Us?” All are welcome!

Advent Devotion Booklets…are available on the table in the narthex.

“The Joy of Christmas – Lessons and Carols”… All are invited to hear the children of our church family share the news of Jesus’ birth at the Children’s Christmas Program on Sunday, December 15^th at 9:45 am. This program will be in place of the Blended Worship that day, and there will be no Christian Education Hour on that day either.

One Worship Service Only…On Sunday, December 29^th, the church family is invited to gather together for one worship service at 9:00 am, followed by food and fellowship at the coffee hour. There will be no Christian Education Hour on that day.

Postcards…with our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day worship times are available on the table in the narthex. These are great for giving to a family member or friend who doesn’t have a church home!

Holiday Schedule at St. Paul’s:

Please mark your calendars for these services and changes:

Wednesdays, Dec. 4^th, 11^th, 18^th: 7:00 pm Advent Worship
Sunday, Dec. 15^th: 8:00 am Worship & 9:45 am Children’s Christmas
Sunday, Dec. 22^nd: 8:00 am & 9:45 am Worship services
- NO Education Hour for adults or children this day
Tuesday, Dec. 24^th: Christmas Eve Worship at 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Wednesday, Dec. 25^th: Christmas Day Worship at 9:00 am
Sunday, Dec. 29^th: ONE worship service at 9:00 am
- NO Education Hour for adults or children
Monday, Dec. 30^th – Saturday, Jan. 4^th: NO church activities scheduled
Regular weekly schedule resumes the week of January 5^th