We thank God for the year past and for the new opportunities in the year ahead. 20151227Announcements

Welcome, one and all, to Christmas Eve worship! May you be touched tonight not only by the sweetness of the Babe of Bethlehem but by the profound love of God the Father and the miracle-working power of the Holy Spirit. 20151224ChristmasEve10pm

God’s gift comes as a baby in a manger. Angels announce the “good news of great joy” and proclaim God’s blessing of peace. 20151224ChristmasEve4pm

Sunday, December 20, 2015 Fourth Sunday of Advent This Sunday’s choir anthem is “A New Magnificat” written by Carolyn Jennings. We are presented with Elizabeth, John’s mother, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, two women filled with the Holy Spirit and with faith. In Elizabeth’s inspired greeting and Mary’s song of...

CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SCHEDULE Thursday, December 24, 2015 4:00 p.m.  Family worship 10:00 p.m. Candlelight worship All events–20151220ANNOUNCEMENTS

The presence of the Lord “in your midst” in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the Lord in prayer in every circumstance is cause for rejoicing. Great JOY is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent. Our Sunday School children and staff celebrate...

Sunday, December 13 – Third Sunday of Advent Caring Committee “Stuff the Stockings” food drive ends. Christmas poinsettia dedication/order forms deadline. Sunday School Christmas pageant during worship–10:00am. Advent potluck luncheon–11:00am. And more 20151213Announcements

December/January Faith Family News highlights the following events and more. . . 10:00am   Sunday   December 13   Advent 3 Worship and Sunday School Christmas Pageant 11:00am   Sunday   December 13   Faith Family Advent Potluck Luncheon 4:00 pm    Thursday   December 24    CHRISTMAS EVE FAMILY WORSHIP 10:00pm   Thursday   December 24    CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP 3:00pm  ...

Second Sunday of Advent In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us. (Luke 1:78) 20151206Advent2

LSSM foster kids Christmas gifts are due. 9:30 a.m. Usher meeting in the library. 11:30 a.m. Sunday School Christmas pageant dress rehearsal. Lunch served. 12:00 p.m. Sixty Plus/Minus Christmas luncheon at Kellogg Center. 7:00 p.m. Capital City Ringers hand bell concert. And more. . .20151206Announcements