Opening Hymn – 1st Service: 9
2nd Service: PreK-2 – “Light One Candle”
Liturgy – Page 15 (front of hymnal)
Scripture Readings: Genesis 27; Psalm 25:6-7
Romans 9:6-16; Luke 13:22-30
[Old Testament Lesson from NIV ’84; Psalm, Epistle & Gospel from EHV]
The Apostles Creed – Page 19 (front of hymnal)
Hymn – 414
SERMON – Genesis 27 – THE DESIGNS OF GRACE
Offertory –Offering
Prayers – Lord’s Prayer
Hymn – 420
Closing Prayer & Benediction
Closing Hymn – 28
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WITH THE LORD – Shelly Miller passed away on Saturday, December 1, at the age of 52. Services were held here at the church on Friday. Flowers are placed in her memory.
THANKS! to “the usual suspects” for donating and decorating our church Christmas tree.
NEW SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE meets Mon. Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at school.
AN ADULT INSTRUCTON CLASS toward church membership is starting up very soon. Anyone interested should call the pastor (486-2754).
EDUCATION COMMITTEE & CHURCH COUNCIL NOTES
Minor school maintenance items taken care of – new door bell, new door knob for 3-4 room. Mr. Duve will be in Michigan on Tues. & Wed. for the funeral of his grandmother. We extend our sincere sympathies. Mrs. Schmeling will teach on those days. Update from the school building committee was discussed. Options from various firms under consideration. More information to follow. Next meeting of the committee is Mon. Dec. 17, 7 p.m. at school. Council will fill Christmas bags on Sun. Dec. 23. Annual meeting of the voters is Sun. Jan. 20, 1:00 p.m.
NEW SIGN UP SHEETS are available in the narthex for Fellowship Hour servers and washing communion cups, and in the basement for Altar Flowers.
2019 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available IN THE NARTHEX. Please pick yours up promptly. Thank you!