THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY (11/23/08)

WELCOME VISITORS AND FRIENDS TO CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH: May you know God’s blessing as you participate in worship this morning. If you would like to learn more about this congregation and its ministry leave your name, address and phone number on the “Fellowship List” located in your seats.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:

Those In the hospital or facing surgery: Mary Duvoisin, Bill Costello, Sally Ketelsen, Dana Rubcewich, lze Larsen, Lucille Motz, Florence Hermann.

Those at home: Saundra Juliano, John Benz, Rog Olson, Anne Burke, Gil Olson, Dan Fenessey, Paul Canino, Diane Prudente, Juta Sadul, Douglas Hitzler, Popick Family, Joyce Becker, Jan Cluff, Julie Benz, Jennifer DiPalma, Jim Finamore, Peter Sammond, Jean Fuller Iona Petrelli, Dana Rubcewich, Evelyn Gardner, John Schumacher, Lucille Motz.

Those at adult homes: Ellen Dee, Evangeline Beideman, Elinor Rule.

Those serving in our armed forces, those called up from reserve duty and all who serve to protect and guard our country that they may have the courage and strength they need: especially; NAVY: Curtis A. Rineer, Scott K. Rineer; ARMY: Guy Cruciani, Mark Baxter, Andrew Spera, Daniel Demarco; MARINE: Sean Splane, Patrick Splane, Kyle Sutherland, David Vadasz, Nick Brill; AIR FORCE: Jason Snedeker; MERCHANT MARINE: Michael Soehngen; NATIONAL GUARD: Max Loughlin.

Altar Flowers: Given in celebration of my mother, Elisabeth Goettel’s 100th birthday, by Ann Beyer.

52 CLUB: It is time for us as a congregation to renew our enthusiasm for the Bible. The Bible has been the place where many of us have turned in times of crisis or need. For others, passages are written on our hearts forever. I, as your pastor, want to encourage you for the next 52 weeks to read the Bible. We have put together a calendar of daily suggestions. Use it or make up your own, but read, unzip the scripture and all that it holds for your life. You just might hear and encounter God along the way. See this week's readings HERE.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: If you can make a few phone calls to the members to remind them to bring baked goods to the fair on Dec. 6th, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway or speak with Muriel Rowland or Beth Reindl. Thanks for your help.

CHRISTMAS WREATH / POINSETTIA DEDICATIONS: As in the past we will again be decorating CLC with wreaths and poinsettias for the Christmas season. If you would like to dedicate a wreath or a poinsettia as a memorial, please fill out a dedication envelope found on the hallway bulletin board and place it in the Altar Guild mailbox. Wreath dedications are $35, poinsettia dedications are $15. The deadline for submitting your dedication is Sunday, Dec. 21. Thank you. Questions about wreaths, call Beth; 499-2172; questions about poinsettias, call Loretta, 368-6634.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: The semi-annual congregation meeting is scheduled for Dec. 7th at 12:30pm. The meeting is important because we will select new council positions, hear reports about the audit committee and look at the ministries from the past year. Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us.

ADVENT: Advent is just around the corner and family craft/fun time willagain be part of our Wednesday nights. This year, however, the crafts will start at 6:30pm and the family-friendly worship at 7:30pm. This gives families a chance to attend and not have a late night. The first Advent celebration is Dec 3rd and we will make wall-hanging Advent wreaths. All people are welcome to attend.

FOOD PANTRY: Supplies in the food pantry are very low. Please take time to help by regularly contributing to it. Hungry people need to be fed every day. Thanks.

MILITARY BRIDGE: We are beginning to collect unopened items for make raffle baskets. Anyone who has played military bridge or knows about it please contact Betty Davenport, 368-0198.

PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISER: Little Lights Preschool is collecting new children’s toys, games and books to be used in a fundraiser. If you have any such items you would like to donate, please bring them to the preschool office.

DONATIONS NEEDED: The banner group requests donations of leftover pieces of trim, fabric and ribbon, etc. that can be used in making banners. You can give them to Fran Hoyer, Carol Tsaousis, Carolyn Tirrell or Karol Cregan. Thank you very much.

NEW BIBLE STUDY: The Wednesday morning Bible Study Group is beginning a new study, “Women in the Bible”. Join us as we learn about the important roles women played in our Biblical history.

FOOD DRIVES: Because there are so many community food drives during the November and December holiday season, we have decided to have a drive in February. We will, however donate Thanksgiving baskets to 3 Habitat for Humanity families.

CONFIRMATION PARENTS: We still have a few openings where we need help preparing meals for Confirmation class fellowship time. Please contact Marianne Malloy if you can help out; 462-2538.

SENIOR LUNCHEONS: Are you over 50 and fabulous? Then join us beginning Wednesday, December 1st, for our monthly senior luncheons, which will be held on the first Wednesday of every month at 11:45 am. And whether you're a CLC member or not, all seniors are welcome - so bring a friend!. A free will offering will be collected and there will be fun, food and games for everyone!