What Is Christmas?

   Christmas is the day set aside to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ.

   Christmas has been celebrated on December 25 for 1600 years.

   The word “Christmas” is derived from the Old English words “Christes Maesse” or “Christ’s Mass.”

   Christmas is a . . . 

   Holy Day -- a time to give thanks for God’s great gift – the hope of salvation through Jesus.

   Holiday -- a time to relax and share love and good will with family and friends.

   Many traditions convey the Christmas spirit:

·      Carols tell the story of the Nativity in music.

·      Gifts are given in memory of God’s gift that first Christmas.

·      Advent wreaths bear a candle for each of the four Sundays preceding Christ’s birth.

·      Nativity scenes depict the Holy family and those who came to worship.

 

Lutheranism 201

   Pastor continues in-depth sessions following fellowship each Sunday.  Our sessions will resume on January 8.  Pastor will then look at human beings and their unique place in God’s creation.

 

Thanks

   Pastor and Gail would like to express thanks to the many members, the Board of Directors, and the secret Santa who sent cards and good wishes this Christmas season.  This is a special congregation with a great deal of love to share.

 

This Week

Thursday

Happy Birthday Jill Potter

Saturday

5:00 p.m. Praise Worship

Happy Anniversary George & Bonnie Christensen

Sunday

9:30 a.m. Morning Worship

Happy Birthday Virginia Crowe

 

Serving God and Us

Today:

Acolyte: Cameron Krumm

Reader: Paul Krumm

Ushers: Anderson Team

Next Sunday:

Ushers: LaSelle Team

 

Attendance: (last week) 

   Saturday –21     Sunday – 67

 

 

Poinsettias

   We express our thanks to the many who donated poinsettias for our Christmas services.  These include:

`      Donna and Andy Anderson and Dallas Cooper

`      Lynn Bahde (in loving memory of Joe Bahde)

`      Patty and Lou Basham

`      John and Iris Bletsch

`      Bea Cook

`      Ron and Marla Effertz

`      Esther Greene

`      Paul and Lee Hagen

`      Vern and Jayne Harkins

`      Richard and Glenna Hoemann

`      Janice Johnson

`      Ron and Lily Keller

`      Duane and Nancy Krause (in loving memory of their parents)

`      Tony and Nancy Lombino

`      Ellen Oberholtzer

`      Glen and Shirley Olson

 

Altar Flowers – In praise and thanksgiving to God, the chancel flowers this weekend are given by Andy Anderson.  We thank him for his kindness.

 

Cards Needed

   Any old birthday cards can be recycled.  Please bring them with you when you come to church.

 

Beauty for the Chancel

   The new flower chart is now posted in the narthex.  If you wish to donate flowers on a particular Sunday, please indicate that on the chart.  We ask that only one person sign up for a Sunday.

 

On the List?

   If you wish to receive e-mails and phone message reminders of events be sure to indicate your interest on the attendance card.  We only include those who express an interest.

 

Christ Lutheran Finances
	Last Week	To Date
Given	$2,943.00	$137,250.74
Needed	$2,983.00	$146,167.00
Building: $45.00, Poinsettias: $88.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Envelopes for 2012

     If you do not have offering envelopes for this year and would like to have them for the new year, please call Laurie Nelson at 338-4958.  She will be happy to assist you.

 

Words of Appreciation 

We received a note from Joe and Marion Flory thanking so many members of the congregation for cards and calls.  Please see the note they sent on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.