Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, December 5, 2004 is our traditional "Hanging of the Greens and An Old Fashioned Christmas" service at 5 p.m. Invite friends and neighbors to this casual and fun service where Christmas carols are sung, the sanctuary is decorated and at 6:00 p.m. we dismiss to go downstairs for a light supper; Christmas crafts and decorations can be made by everyone.
Adult Choir Rehearsals
Adult choir is preparing for a presentaion on Sunday December 19th. On the 5th the practice will be at 7 p.m. after the craft and dinner celebration. Other rehearsals are scheduled at 5 p.m. each Sunday evening until the 19th. Any special rehearsals will be announced at practice
Pendleton After 5
All ladies are invited to attend this month's "Taste 'N Tell" on Monday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vert. Everyone is invited to bring their favorite finger food for all to enjoy. Copies of your recipe are encouraged but not required. This month's very special speaker is our own DiAnna Miller from Pendleton. Sue Holden and her piano students will be providing beautiful Christmas music. The cost for this entire meeting is only $5.00. Contact Verna Carter at 276-7110 for your reservation. Invite a friend!
Church Info:
Church Office:
276-1894
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:30 am-4:30 pm
(Closed during lunch)
Love Loaves
Our love loaves were "harvested" the last Sunday of November, but you can still drop them off throughout the first week of December (until the 10th) at the church office. All proceeds go to world hunger relief through World Vision. There are still daily devotionals available in the basket in the entryway at church. Also a few empty loaves are left so get one -- they are great for putting on your washer or dresser for those extra coins in pockets throughout the year or to get a head start for next year.
Our Staff:
Senior Pastor: Rick Oliver
Associate Pastor (Youth): Joseph Jurado
Administrative Assistant: Anita Lewis
Poinsettias
You may purchase a poinsettia in memory or honor of a loved one to be placed in the sanctuary during Advent. Each week a listing will be provided of your loved one's name. Contact the church office to be sure yours is included. We encourage everyone to take their plant(s) home on December 26th.
Luke 2:10
Goody Boxes
College/Military goody boxes were mailed last week to 18 students and 1 military personnel away from home. Thanks to Tina Myers for preparing each of the boxes for mailing.
Christmas Programs
Let your friends and relatives know that Sunday, December 19, there are two Christmas programs. The adults will present Christmas music during our morning worship service. The children's program will be at 6 p.m. with refreshments following inclucing a birthday cake for Jesus.
Adult Christmas Party
Our adult Christmas Party will be Sunday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the parlor. We will be playing BUNCO. If you have never played, don't worry - it takes about 30 seconds to learn. It is fun, lively and we invite all adults to attend. Everyone is invited to bring a finger food or their favorite dessert to share. Please RSVP to the church office if you can attend.
Food Baskets
We continue to take donations for Christmas food baskets for those in need in our congregation. Items can include non -perishable items that you would like to see on your holiday table. SEe the bulletin board for ideas. For many years now, these baskets have made the difference between a bleak Christmas day to one of love and caring for members of our church family. Thank you for helping.
Watch Night Party
A "Watch Night Party" will be held at the church on Friday December 31, beginning at 8 p.m. The parlor will be set up with tables for board games, jigsaw puzzles, etc. Everyone is invited to bring finger foods and beverages to share. Our children are invited to bring their games, movies etc to play in the adult classroom across from the parlor. At midnight, we will pause for prayer together, ushering in 2005.
Cancellations
On Sunday December 26th, there will be no adult Sunday school classes or children's Breakfast Club. Children will be dismissed during the service for their Sunday School as usual.
Our mid-week meal and all programs will be canceled on Wednesday, Dec. 29th due to Christmas vacation.
Be sure to check your Sunday bulletin for all December activities, prayer needs, meeting dates and times, Sunday and Wednesday helper schedules, financial information and more. Thanks to Anita Lewis for all the information she keeps us current with.