Announcements for december 15th, 2024

Advent Services continue on Wednesday at 12:00–1:00 p.m. on December 18th. We have a meal at noon followed by a short service at 12:25 p.m. Come and share this time of preparation for the Christ Child.  
 
Pastor John and Miss Nena’s Advent Educational Opportunities run through December 18th.  Pastor John’s Class meets on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Miss Nena’s class meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Pastor John is holding a Bible Study on Finding Joy When Life is Difficult and Miss Nena is leading a “Joy to the World” Advent Study Book.  
 
For those sending out cards, Jane Guyott has a new address: 22590 West Main St, Amada, MI 48005.
 
The Adventure Club will go Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 15th at 5:00 p.m.  Please join us at the church as we head out to share God’s love with our voices in the community.
 
If you would like to donate funds to go toward enhancing decorations for the sanctuary at Christmas as a memorial to loved ones or in honor of someone, forms are available for you to fill out in the Narthex and in the church office.  The names of the memorials will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins.  The deadline to take names and donations is December 15th.
 
Pastor John is aware of people who are in need of help during the Christmas season.  If you’re able to help meet the needs of those in our community, a contribution to the Good Samaritan Fund would be a wonderful and much appreciated way of sharing God’s compassion and love with others.
 
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Services will be at 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24th. Holy Communion will be served at all services. Please join us for our Christmas Day Worship on December 25th at 9:00 a.m.  There will be a Unity Service on December 29th at 9:00 a.m.  Please note: that will be the only service that weekend. So, plan now to join us.
 
All are invited to our January Video Educational Experience on Wednesday, January 8th at         6:00 p.m.  We will be watching “The Forge” and a meal will be provided with discussion throughout.
 
The December Service Activity is Sanborn Elementary School.  Items needed: Chapstick, non perishable snacks - like single serve beef sticks and crackers, mini or travel size, lotions, hair brushes, boys jogging pants—gray or black sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, Crayola colored pencils, dry erase color marker sets, reusable water bottles, heavy duty gloves or mittens - larger children sizes made for winter weather (not thin ones), winter scarves in child sizes. Please leave your items on the altar.  Thanks.