WEEK OF December 23, 2018

BIRTHDAYS
December 27:  Noah Morgan; December 28: Hayden Somerville and Ethan Ulrich;
December 30:  Mary Jalkanen
 
NOISY OFFERING:  for the month of December will go to Paper Pantry.  The Paper Pantry has helped so many in our community.  The people are so thankful for the items that we can give them.  We always need donations.  And we can always use extra help.  If you would like to help, call Bev Engel at 248-672-9449.
 
This month we have received many donations from Bay Area Pet Resort, ZONTA, Women’s Auxiliary of the Petoskey Eagles 2462, Kilwins, and financial donations from friends and families from the community. 
 
ALTAR FLOWERS this morning are in honor of the birthday of Monroe Lane-Olsen, given by Tom and Kris Olsen.  Birthday Blessings, Monroe.
 
BULLETINS this month are given by Cyndi Yingling.. 
 
MARK THE CALENDAR:  When using the church building for meetings etc. please mark the day and time on the calendar, on the bulletin board by the women’s bathroom, so a reminder can be put in the announcements.  It is important for the office to have this information.
 
CHOIR & CHIMES NEWS:  Choir:  Prelude:  “Here Comes the Light”, Offering:  “Celebrate the Promise”  Chimes play at the 10AM Service.
 
COOKIE WALK:  THANK YOU for bakers, buyers, volunteers, set up people and clean up people!!!  All proceeds are going to the Youth Camp Fund and raised over $700!
 
THURSDAY SOUP KITCHEN:  If you are able to serve or prepare food please check the green book by the office.  There are still lots of spaces to be filled.  If you volunteered to prepare food please have it at the church ready to be served by 11:30AM.
 
BIBLE STUDIES:  The #metoo 8:15AM study led by Jenny Gauthier will start up again in January.  Bible Study “Searching for Answers” led by Cyndi Knibbs, 2286 River Road, will be changed to Tuesdays and will start on January 8th at 6PM.
 
EMGO GET-A-RIDE:  Bus service starting January 2nd, 2019, offered by Enmmet County and Straits Regional Ride.  Call for reservations 1-866-731-1204 or EMGOride.com
 
REMEMBER OUR SERVICE PEOPLE:  With the holidays just around the corner it would be nice to remember our members who are in the service and might not be able to come home.  I’m sure they would love to get a card or a note telling them they’re thought of. 
 
Sunday, December 23
8:30AM:  Greeter: Trudy Day; Usher:  Jim & Cyndi Knibbs; Lector:  JoAnn Wilder (Mal.3:1-4, Phil 1:3-11)); Cantor:  Acolyte &  Head Usher: Wayne Meyer;  Assistant to the Minister:  Lois Ulrich;  Coffee Hour: Betony and Keith Braddock and Janelle and Ryan Warnemeunde
 
10:00AM:  Greeter:  Popp Family; Usher:  Bill & Gail Drake; Lector:  Skylar Smith (Mal.3:1-4, Phil. 1:3-11); Acolyte: Josie Poquette ; Head Usher: Mike Smith;  Cantor: Julie Pierpont/Choir; Assistant to the Minister:  Wesley Meckstroth; Coffee Hour: Donna Smith and Bill & Vera Heise; Counters:  Mike Smith & Sommer Poquette; Bread Baker:  Donna Smith; Recycling Donna Smith; Nursery:  Olivia Nolff   
 
Christmas Eve,  December 24
7:00PM:  Greeter: Wayne & Priscilla Meyer; Usher:  Wayne and Priscilla Meyer; Lector: Boyd Manges (Isaiah 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14); Cantor: choir;  Acolyte:  Elaina Engel; Head Usher: Wayne Meyer;  Assistant to the Minister:  Jean Smith
 
9:00PM: Usher:  Boyd Manges & JoAnn Wilder; Lector: JoAnn Wilder (Isaiah: 9:2-7, Titus 2:11-14); Acolyte: Head Usher:  Ernst Rusche; Cantor:; Assistant to the Minister:  Lois Ulrich; Coffee Hour:   Bread Baker:  Recycling:  Donna Smith; Nursery:  Olivia Nolff   
 
Sunday, December 30
10:00PM: Greeter:  Trudy Day;  Lector: Priscilla Meyer; Acolyte: Head Usher:  Wayne Meyer; Cantor:; Assistant to the Minister:  Sue Finley; Coffee Hour:  Wayne & Priscilla Meyer   Bread Baker: JoAnn Wilder; Recycling:  Donna Smith; Nursery:  Olivia Nolff   
 
FINANCIALS FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2018:
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR TREASURES
                                    Income                           Need                    Difference 
General Fund              10,159.77                   10,121.81                           37.96
Synod Benevolence        352.00                         782.75                         --
Property Fund                  665.00                      1,762.50                    (1,097.50)                                                                                                                                             
                                       9,351.54                     11,884.31                     (2,904.77)
 
HERE IS WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR NECK OF THE WOODS!  (Don’t forget to sign up on the calendar when you are planning your events.)
Sunday ,  December 23: 8:30 & 10:00AM:   Communion Worship Services,                                                                             
Monday, December 24:  7PM & 9PM Christmas Eve Services
Tuesday, December 25:  Merry Christmas
Wed.,      December 26:                                               
Thursday, December 27:   10:00AM-1:00PM Volunteer in the office, 11:15AM Thursday soup kitchen;                                                         
Friday,      December 28:
Saturday, December   29:
Sunday,    December   30: ONE SERVICE AT 10:00AM Holy Communion
 
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 24
7 & 9PM