Blessings!
"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
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Every time we are kind, every time we are thoughtful, every time we forgive, every time we are generous, it's Christmas.~ from the book, Everyday spirit
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Good Morning!
Please pray for our country, our leaders, and our church.
Praise and Prayer Requests:
Roger Polsley, Marge Bennett, Amy and Patric Breekbill, Andrew Heuberger, Rosemary Handy, Pastor Donna, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Beth’s mother, Conrad Hall, Don Baker, David Lueth, Patrick Lueth, Ellie Warren, Penny’s cousin Randy, Joan Tiemeyer, Jenny and Shannon Bruce, Terry Gunderson, those traveling during the holiday, and all the unspoken prayers.
Praise for the decorators of the church particularly Jan, Dave, Phyllis and Betty.
Board Meeting today.
December Birthdays and Anniversaries: 18th Gary Sherwood, 22nd Jerry Birkby, 2nd Jerry & Jo Ann Birkby, 19th Jan & Mary Zach
Today's Sermon: "Gospel"
Today's Hymns:
Special Music: "Christmas This Year" by TobyMac
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Reminder:
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AND SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD FORCASTED. As of now, Christmas service will be New Year's Day.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4 pm, Dec. 24th, with communion
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CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE AND SUNDAY MORNING CHURCH SERVICE HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD FORCASTED. As of now, Christmas service will be New Year's Day.
Christmas Day Service and Fellowship at 10 am, Dec. 25th
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New Years Day Service at 10 am, Jan. 1st
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This morning we have some "shares" sent in from some of our church families.
First up is from Pastor Donna.....
My ornaments are all handmade straw, the bits of red are the aprons the girls are wearing on their goats.
The nativity is hand carved and hand painted balsa wood from Oberammergau, Germany where the Passion Play is held every 10 years. The details are so fine, baby Jesus even has toenails. It's one of my prized possessions. It cost a years salary (Salvation Army Captain allowance) when I got it. It's kept out year round. ~Donna
Thank you Pastor Donna for sharing!That Nativity is simply beautiful!
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Next a share from Beth and David Lueth...
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The following photos are Beth's daughter Lacey's
Thank you Beth and Lacey for sharing! Everything looks great! The cat loves it, I can tell!
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Next up we have Jo Ann and Jerry Birkby...
Our Nativity on the front porch.
Thank you Jo Ann and Jerry for sharing your lovely Christmas photos!
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The following pictures are from Terry and Erika Graham, Jerry and Jo Ann's daughter and son-in-law. Jerry made the Yule logs for their family.
This is the 2022 log that Jerry made. This log was made last year, so it has had time to dry. We'll drill 1/2 inch holes in the log this week. Everyone in the family will write down their wishes for the coming year. Then each person rolls their paper up and puts it in a hole. The log is then placed in the fireplace and burned. ~ Terry
Here are pictures of last year's log...
Thank you Terry and Erika for sharing! What an awesome tradition!
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A share from Betty and Larry Moyer...
Thank you Betty and Larry for sharing! Very nice!
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Next up Mary and Jan Zach...
Mary and Jan want to see if you can find Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce (KC Chiefs) on their tree!
Thanks Mary and Jan for sharing! I found one right off the bat, took me awhile to find the other!
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Marcia Little sent these cute photos of her pets! I didn't ask her but I'm sure no spoiling has ever taken place!
Thanks Marcia for sharing!
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A Share from Barb and Lynn Handy...
Thank you for sharing Lynn and Barb! The fireplace looks so nice and ready for Christmas and your dining table as well!
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Irish Christmas Blessing shared by Betty Booker...
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No, these are not real cookies, found them at Michaels craft store
I purchased these 3 cardboard houses at Hobby Lobby and then used white hot glue to decorate them as gingerbread houses.
I had the wreath. I just purchased these little houses in the dollar spot at Target. I then attached the little houses, which I think look like little gingerbread houses, and some bottle brush trees, and then added a little bow I already had.
And while out thrift shopping one day, I found this globe nativity scene of the three wise men and baby Jesus. I loved the antique look of it.
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Thank you to everyone that shared with us this week! It's not too late, if you have more photos or just didn't have time to send me anything this week, get it sent to me and they will be shared next Sunday.
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Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown
Today's Sunday Church Share..
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Percy's Tidbit
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