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Our members who are celebrating an "Over 80” birthday this month:
Hospitalizations or Health Concerns…
Continued prayers for: Val Dykstra, Brent De Kok, Teagyn Roorda, Cody Van Engen, Lorna Bylsma,
Isaac Schmidt, Joan Punt, Linda Zevenbergen, Janene Van Gorp, Evaleen Van Peursem, Karleen Smits,
Dawn De Weerd, Gary De Weerd, Ken Budden, Kaye Schipper, Stan Van Ommeren, Linda Vander
Laan, Anita Baartman, Brandon Vander Sluis, Brandy Borchers
Congratulations…
To the Smit family as they officially welcomed Jamison into their family through adoption!
To Lucas & Nicole Plendl as they welcomed twin boys, Ty & Wyatt, into their family on November 19!
They were welcomed home by older siblings Levi & Jacie.
To Matt, Nikita, Evyn, & Jorah Kleyer as they officially welcomed Jade into their family on November 23!
Congregation Thank You Notes...
Wilma Vander Stelt - Thank you to the young men and leaders that brought me muffins and prayed for
me. It was such a nice gesture and I’m thankful that you took time out of your night to visit me!
Maurice Women’s Ministry - The Maurice Women’s Ministry would like to thank all those that attended,
provided desserts and salads, as well as served at the Harvest Banquet on November 11th. We served
over 400! A huge thank you to Justin Schrock and the Triple Box for the delicious meal! Thank you to all
those that donated. $5,500 was presented to Midwest Honor Flight to bless our Veterans.
Brian, Steph, & Dylan Feenstra - We would like to thank everyone who kept Dylan in their prayers during
his recent surgery and recovery. We would also like to thank Pastor Hubers for his visit and calls.
We greatly appreciate it!
Marlin, Bob, Wanda, & Eileen Wichers - Thank you for the phone calls, visits, cards, and words of comfort
we received following the passing of our sister Betty. Also thanks to Pastor Wick for his visits.
Marlin Wichers
3339 450th St
Orange City, IA 51041
*Marlin will celebrate his 92nd birthday
on December 12
Anna Mae Van Ommeren
318 Pine St, PO Box 73
Maurice, IA 51036
*Anna Mae will celebrate her 80th
birthday on December 5
Esperanza Hope Costa Rica Mission - Fundraising Opportunity
THANK YOU to the many of you who have joined with our 13 member team in preparing for the March
Costa Rica trip by cutting and knotting blankets, repacking wheelchairs, and packing hygiene kits.
Our next step is fundraising for the trip costs. We have chosen a Salt & Battery Sale for this month. If you
are interested in purchasing either of these, please complete the form, attach your payment (checks
made out to Maurice Reformed Church) and place in the box provided at the information table.
Sale will go until December 15, and the team will hope to deliver by the end of December.
Any questions, please contact Dan or LaDonna DeVries.
Poinsettias Given in Memory Thank you to everyone who purchased a poinsettia to help decorate
our sanctuary for Christmas. What a beautiful way to remember your
loved ones! The cost is $13 and can be paid at the church office.
Please pay before December 24. Your poinsettias may be picked up
after the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
Name: In loving memory of:
Phil & Kathy Dykstra Wendy Dykstra -- Daughter
Wick & Debbie Hubers Christian Hubers -- Son
Wick & Debbie Hubers Hank & Mike Hubers; Chris & Marie Marlink
Jon & Amy Schmidt Our Grandparents
Rog & Charlene Oolman Helen Oolman & Lee Palsma
Lee & Sharon Plendl Ed & Lois Plendl/ Howard & Edith Van Roekel
Dan & Lana Bruxvoort Our Grandparents
Edith Kuiken & family Dave Kuiken
Eileen Wichers & family Al Wichers
Bill & Judy Vlietstra Bill & Grace Vlietstra; Henry & Wilma Engeltjes
Sadie Van Peursem & family Marion Van Peursem
Wanda Kuiken & family Bud & sons, Brian, Bruce, & Tim
Larry & Rhonda Vande Kieft John Vande Kieft; Lois Klein
Mike & Audrey Vander Stelt John Vander Stelt
Lance & Joni Roorda & family John Van Middendorp
Loren & Shellie Vander Schaaf Family members
Krogman family Mert Vander Broek
Bill & Elaine Leusink and family B. Jay Leusink
Wilma Vander Stelt John Vander Stelt
WINTER WORK PROJECT
There has been a change of
dates for the Winter Work Project.
It has moved from February 9-16
to February 22-29. These dates
came open and are under Rob &
Sharon’s leadership plus Bruce
and Laurie Hawley will also be
working at that site during the
week. They were the former work
site managers that started the
work sites that are done today.
So be sure to change these dates
on your calendars and sign up at
the information table.
Thank you!
Jerry Vermeer
The Mission Committee
LIFE GROUPS
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The Christmas Program will be at 5:00 pm on December 15. Children are asked to meet in their
singing rooms by 4:45 pm (3 year old - Kindergarten meets in Room 9, 1st - 4th meets in the
Multipurpose Room).
After the program the children will be excused to go to their Sunday
school rooms to receive a bag of peanuts and candy. If your child has
any allergies, please contact Bonnie Wolf by December 12. Thank you!
STRONG MEN NEEDED
Strong men, we need you! We are
looking for a few men to help set up
and take down risers for the
Christmas program! We would need
you right after church on December
8 and 15. Please let Bonnie know if
you are willing to help!
AWANA MART CHRISTMAS STORE
The Awana Mart Christmas store
will be open on December 18! Kids
may purchase items during their
activity time.
Gift wrapping is available! Kids, buy for your
family and have it wrapped and ready to
go under your tree!
REMINDER
Children & Worship meets on December 8 and 22 during the service. This is a wonderful time for 3
and 4 year old children to worship at their level. This is not a play time, but a time to learn about
worship! All 3 and 4 year old students are welcome to attend. They will be dismissed during the
offering to go to Room 2. Parents, the leader and helpers in Children & Worship will take your child
directly to Sunday school, so you may pick them up after Sunday school.
Visitors are always welcome!
No Sunday School on December
22 and 29. Happy Holidays!
No Awana on December 25 or
January 1. See you again on
January 8!
MEMORY WORK FOR SUNDAY
SCHOOL
“If we confess our sins, He is
faithful and just to forgive us our
sins and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9
AWANA HAPPENINGS
Pastor & Popcorn night was held in November and it was a fun time! Pastor Ross visited each Bible
time and sat on the floor with the kids while he answered questions! The kids were told they could ask
anything they want, and they did! A few examples of the questions are:
Why did you become a pastor? What three books of the Bible only have one chapter in them?
If you had to choose between your son and God who would you choose? When is your birthday?
What is your favorite Bible story? Book of the Bible? Football team? Color? Memory?
Where do babies come from?
Ross did a great job at answering most of the questions! Thanks to everyone who made this night so
successful!
THE MASTER’S RINGERS
The Master’s Ringers are celebrating 25 years of being part of Maurice Reformed Church.
It started with a demonstration choir consisting of 11 or 12 people who were interested in adding
hand bells to our music worship. We even had a couple of men as part of that—John Vander Stelt
and Greg Haverdink (a little side note—Greg doesn’t read music and I had to elbow him when his
notes were coming up). The decision was made to purchase a three octave set and they arrived
on October 25, 1993 (so technically we are 26 years old). This was made possible through the
giving of donations. Jan Van Voorst, Jan Budden, and myself have been the directors. Our first big
event was playing the Processional and Recessional for Curt and Jennifer (Hoogland) Vlietstra’s
wedding on December 30, 1994. Rick Roghair spent a day with us working on our technique.
We have played for a few other weddings also, including that of Travis and Amy (Vande Kieft)
Rozeboom. We attended several conferences, ringing with 400-500 other ringers. Conferences we
attended were in Cedar Falls, Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Sioux Falls, to name a few. We have
used our talents to entertain at the New Homestead in Sioux Center, Senior Citizens in Orange
City, and several times at Landsmeer in Orange City. We have joined other hand bell choirs at 1st
Reformed in Hull and 1st Reformed in Orange City. Several members have come and gone—each
bringing their own special talents, gifts, & personalities to our group.
Past members are: John and Denise Vander Stelt, Amy Ruhland, Michelle De Haan, Lonna Kluis,
Lorna Bylsma, Jan Budden, Sandy Holtrop, Lisa Leusink, Marla Hoogland,
Winova Van Regenmorter, Dawn Beukelman, Lisa Vander Brink, Linda Broek, and
Christina Vander Stelt (please accept our apologies if we have inadvertently left anyone out).
Current members are: Dawn De Weerd, Karen Leusink, Marcia Cleveringa, Charlene Oolman,
Amy Vander Zwaag, Faye Vander Lugt, Donna Muilenburg, Sharon Vermeer, Nancy Mouw,
Sharon Plendl, Holly Dekkers, Wanda Hofmeyer, and myself, Judy Vlietstra.
25 year members are: Marcia Cleveringa, Karen Leusink, Donna Muilenburg, Sharon Plendl,
Faye Vander Lugt, and myself.
We have lots of fun—lots of laughter, inside jokes, puns, etc. Please consider joining us
for the next 25 years.
-- Judy Vlietstra
Strings for the King - Rejoice, East and West
Sunday, December 22
Rehearsals:
Sunday, December 1 - 8:45-9:15 am
Sunday, December 8 - 8:45-9:15 am
Sunday, December 15 - 8:45-9:15 am
Sunday, December 22 - 8:45 am - Tune and run through song
in the sanctuary
Thank you for using your gifts of music to honor God and to bless
our congregation!
Laura Haverdink
737-4712
Prayer Room - December
Date
Dec. 1 LaDonna DeVries
Dec. 8 Dyan Vander Sluis
Dec. 15 Marissa Maassen
Dec. 22 Lee Maassen
Dec. 29 Dave Van Klompenburg
December Welcome Schedule
Main door - Judy Vlietstra
Gym door - Dan DeVries
NURSERY If anyone would like to be added to the Nursery
Volunteer list, please contact Lisa Smit for more
information. Thanks.
Volunteers
Dec. 1 Michelle Deinken, Anna & Cali Mulder
Dec. 8 Dave & Amanda Dykstra,
Angel Vander Zwaag
Dec. 15 Jason & Kristi Hargens,
Hope Vander Zwaag
Dec. 22 Colette Hofmeyer, Maddie Schwarck,
Haley Holverson
Dec. 29 Jill Muilenburg, Miranda Mulder, AJ Schrock
VOLUNTEERING
& SCHEDULES
NEWSLETTER ITEMS ARE DUE
DECEMBER 20
Wednesday Night Meal Schedule
December 4: Ritzy chicken, mashed
potatoes with gravy, corn, roll,
cream puff dessert
December 11: Taco in a bag, nachos
and cheese sauce, baked beans,
pears, scotch-a-roo bars
December 18: Breakfast pizza,
pancakes, smokies, strawberry junket
fruit salad, donuts
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jr. GAP Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 18 - Christmas is right around the corner! We will
be celebrating Christmas in Jr. GAP on December 18, and we challenge all Jr. GAPpers to come
dressed in their favorite PJs! Get ready for a fun night!
Refuge Live—Wednesday, December 18—7:25-7:55 pm in The Refuge
Do you love God? Do you enjoy praising our Lord and Savior? If you said yes to either one
of those questions, then Refuge Live is the place for you. Join us on December 18 for an
awesome night of worship down in The Refuge from 7:25-7:55 pm. Grab a friend and head
on down. All are welcome!
AirMadness Outing - Monday, December 30 - We are heading to AirMadness to have a fun night of
jumping on the trampolines, participating in the ninja course, taking your chances at ultimate dodgeball,
or conquering riding the bull. More details of cost and time leaving will be coming soon. Please contact
Jon Eveland if you are interested in going along—friends are welcome!
Jr. GAP Mission Focus—In light of our theme this year of Thy Kingdom Come, we are continuing to
support, take in offering during youth group, and helping 3 different ministries (1 local, 1 regional,
1 global) over the course of the year. The ministries were decided upon by the students and those
ministries will be Katelyn’s Fund, Delivering Hope, and Remember Nhu. We are excited to be a small part in having a
Kingdom impact by supporting these ministries! Each small group has set goals in how they want to support each
ministry – including collecting clothes for the Katelyn’s Fund Orphanage in Haiti, donating items for their auction,
collecting items for the comfort bags for Delivering Hope, sponsoring a child as a small group through Remember
Nhu and through prayer. Thank you for encouraging your Jr GAPper to be a part of building God’s Kingdom – God
is at work!
Summer Mission Trip – Denver, CO – June 12-19 – Our summer dates for our mission trip have been set,
June 12-19. We will have the opportunity to serve in Denver, CO working alongside Mile High Ministries
(an RCA partner), Open Door Ministries and Extreme Community Makeover. Some of our service
opportunities will include serving the homeless, being challenged in the area of evangelism, some physical labor
and learning more about ourselves and the Lord. There will be more information, including a Parents Meeting,
coming after the new year!
LUNCH SCHEDULE: 2 dozen bars/cookies
Dec. 4 - Kortney H, Jacob H, Jackson F, Jenna DJ
Dec. 11 - Jaden B, Sara G, Troy D, Jake L
Dec. 18 - Provided
Dec. 25 - NO JR. GAP
Jan. 1 - NO JR. GAP
SCHEDULE: Dec. 4 - The Lord’s Prayer, pt. 3
Dec. 11 - Share Night led by Josie Bunnel
Dec. 18 - Jr. GAP Christmas Party (wear your favorite PJs)
Dec. 25 - NO JR. GAP—Christmas Break
Jan. 1 - NO JR. GAP—Christmas Break
Jan. 8 - Jr. GAP will resume!
“...thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven…” - Matthew 6
December 18 - Christmas Party
December 30 - AirMadness
January 22 - Tubing Outing
February 2 - Super Bowl Party
March 4 - Waffle Fundraiser
April 3-5 - Middle School Retreat
April 26 - Jr. GAP Youth Sunday
June 12-19 - Denver Mission Trip
Mitchell Baartman - December 7
DATES TO REMEMBER: JR. GAP DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS:
“...thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven…” - Matthew 6
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sr. High Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 18 - Christmas is right around the corner! We will be
celebrating Christmas in Sr. High on December 18, and we challenge all Sr. Highers to come dressed in
their favorite PJs! Get ready for a fun night.
AirMadness Outing - Monday, December 30 - We are heading to AirMadness to have a fun night of jumping
on the trampolines, participating in the ninja course, taking your chances at ultimate dodgeball, or
conquering riding the bull. More details of cost and time leaving will be coming soon. Please contact Jon
Eveland if you are interested in going along—friends are welcome!
Rocky Mountain High—July 24-29—Registration is open on the synodyouth.org website. Register as soon as
possible to receive your preferred rec plus option. Rocky Mountain High is an event held every 3 years. It is
geared towards high school students and their leaders. This event is held at the YMCA Camp of the Rockies in
Estes Park, CO. It is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by nature and the sheer beauty of
God. Our goal is to provide a large group encounter with the transformational truth and love of Jesus for
students and leaders.
Refuge Live—December 18—7:25-7:55 pm in The Refuge - Do you love God? Do you enjoy praising
our Lord and Savior? If you said yes to either one of those questions, then Refuge Live is the place
for you. Join us on December 18 for an awesome night of worship down in The Refuge from
7:25-7:55 pm. Grab a friend and head on down. All are welcome!
Sr. High Mission Focus—In light of our theme this year of Thy Kingdom Come, we are continuing to support, take
in offering during youth group, and helping 3 different ministries (1 local, 1 regional, 1 global) over the course of
the year. The ministries were decided upon by the students and those ministries will be Katelyn’s Fund, Delivering
Hope, and Remember Nhu. We are excited to be a small part in having a Kingdom impact by supporting these ministries!
Each small group has set goals in how they want to support each ministry – including collecting clothes for the Katelyn’s
Fund Orphanage in Haiti, donating items for their auction, collecting items for the comfort bags for Delivering Hope,
sponsoring a child as a small group through Remember Nhu and through prayer. Thank you for encouraging your Sr.
Higher to be a part of building God’s Kingdom – God is at work!
SR. HIGH DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Brittini Oolman - Dec. 1
Tayce Krogman - Dec. 15
Angel Vander Zwaag - Dec. 20
Caleb Schrock - Dec. 22
Lexi Vander Zwaag - Dec. 27
Hope Vander Zwaag - Dec. 29
DATES TO REMEMBER December 30 - AirMadness
November 15-16 - Guys & Girls Retreat
February 6 - Sweetheart Banquet
March 29 - Sr. High Youth Sunday
May 11 - Senior Supper
July 24-29 - Rocky Mountain High
LUNCH SCHEDULE: 2 dozen bars/cookies
Dec. 4 - Caylee VD, Teygan H, Cullen K, Zach R
Dec. 11 - Annaka B, Makya H, Ashlyn A, Gabe B
Dec. 18 - Provided
Dec. 25 - NO SR. HIGH
Jan. 1 - NO SR. HIGH
SCHEDULE: Dec. 4 - The Lord’s Prayer, pt. 3
Dec. 11 - Share Night led by Josie Bunnel
Dec. 18 - Sr. High Christmas Party (wear your favorite PJs)
Dec. 25 - NO SR. HIGH—Christmas Break
Jan. 1 - NO SR. HIGH—Christmas Break
Jan. 8 - Sr. High will resume!
Moments in Missions
The special offering for the month of December is: Fleece Blankets for Costa Rica
The fleece has been cut, and now waiting for individuals, families, and Life Groups
or Bible Studies to join with the Costa Rica team in preparing the last 100 blankets.
Our special offering will cover the costs at about $12 per blanket. Pick up the
fleece material and directions from the Fellowship Hall to complete these blankets.
Take time to pray also for each individual that will receive a blanket, hygiene kit,
wheelchair, and an opportunity for Hope!
Esperanza Hope Costa Rica Mission Opportunity -- One Goal—Advancing Hope
As with any mission experience, as planning takes place, some details change. We now have 11
members on our MRC team and 2 going from Hope Haven. Pray for this 13 member team as they receive their passports, raise finances, and prepare for the
trip. Watch for upcoming fundraising opportunities coming in your mailbox.
We now have 150 hygiene kits that will be assembled on Dec. 8 during a Christmas Program
practice break. Pray that there will be room in the crate for all these kits and the blankets.
Keep filling our piggy bank with your spare change! And pray for each of the over 100 recipients who will receive the wheelchairs through this distribution.
January 14 projected prayer send-off of shipping container. Pray for the shipment of the
container to Costa Rica and that each wheelchair and the additional hygiene kits and blankets
will be able to clear customs easily.
ONGOING GIVING & SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
There are over 80 gifts suggestions hung on
the trees for Angel Tree and the Atlas
Christmas Store. Please pray for the recipients
of these items as you give an item for the
store, or for a family member of someone
who is incarcerated. We will need
volunteers to deliver from December 14-21 to
homes in Rock Valley and Sioux City to the
families affected. Please stop by the tables to
pick up a gift suggestion or sign up to deliver
after all the gifts are collected. Any questions,
contact Kelli Bartlett at 712-441-4220 or
On December 15, after our Sunday worship service, we will be laying
wreaths on the 56 gravesites of veterans at the Sherman cemetery.
The wreaths will be available for those who have sponsored a wreath and
others who are willing to help lay the rest on the marked plots. Pray for the
families of those who have lost loved ones serving our country.
This Christmas, focus on what matters!
We’ve heard it said before: If we don’t schedule the things that
are important to us, they won’t happen. This applies to the
Christmas season as much as it does to regular workouts and
coffee dates with friends. As you think about this Christmas, we
challenge you and your family to schedule the things that really
matter to you for your family Christmas ahead of time. If you
don’t give these important priorities space, they’ll get pushed
out by the demands of the season. In other words, this world has A LOT of tactics to distract us from the true spirit of the season
which is love. Love for God, and love for others.
December 2019 MRC Prayer Guide
Sunday 1
Pray individually or as a family to keep Christ as the center of this Christmas season and to be a blessing to your neighbor.
Monday 2
Pray for the families of the Angel tree ministry that they may feel God’s love through the gifts and prayers they receive.
Friday 1
Pray for Vasya and Maranda Heytsi for unity in their church in the Ukraine. Pray that the church may have a love for God and for the church.
Wednesday 4
Pray for our MRC Esperanza Costa Rica mission team planning and the sister agency as they plan for the wheelchair distribution.
Thursday 5
Praise God with Bob Abel and Remember Nhu in the opening of a children’s home in Bolivia. Pray for answers to visa questions for his trip to Cambodia and Thailand.
Friday 6
Pray for S & A K as they equip pastors translating the Bible. Pray that opinions, language differences and politics do not hinder work and they will continue to see God working.
Saturday 7
Pray for clients at ATLAS as they meet with mentors and staff—and for the Christmas store today. May each sense Christ’s love and be blessed.
8 Pray for Mark & Deb Wilson as they transition back into ministry in Cambodia-- for Mark as he teaches students, and Deb as she helps with a counseling center for healing from trauma.
9 Pray with the S family in SE Asia, for their changing church community. Pray for families who are leaving the area to remain strong in their faith.
10 Pray for our church consistory leaders as they identify team assignments for each member and elect officers. Pray for God to direct them in their responsibilities and planning for the new year of ministry at MRC.
11 Pray with Brad Schelling and First Priority for students leading other students to Jesus, especially this holiday season. Pray for ongoing boldness for Jesus in schools.
12 Pray for Steve and Tara Dekkers as they lead and coach those going to new locations. Pray also for complete healing for Tara and that they may be able to move back into their home soon.
13 Pray for Jonathan & Erin Haverdink in their one on one discipleship time and coaching students in their spiritual walk. Pray for students to remain strong in their faith over the holidays.
14 Pray for Brian Renes as he works with translators, in the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic. Pray for God’s Word to reach those who do not have it in their language.
15 Pray for the discipleship ministry of Life Groups at MRC. Pray for groups to encourage and support each other, and grow spiritually through their studies.
16 Praise God with Meggan & Pavlos for a healthy growing family, and church plant in Kypseli. Pray for their discipleship ministry.
17 Pray for the continued work of World Renew in helping those who have experienced disasters & have been displaced from their homes. Pray for volunteers and staff who minister to meet their needs.
7 Pray for Sierra Borchers as she goes through training with YWAM in Texas. Pray for God to grow her in unique ways for her next calling.
19 Pray that God may be seen and felt through the ministry of Amistad Cristiana among those Hispanic community.
20 Pray for Deb Rensink as she meets the spiritual needs of women and children in crisis. Pray for church connections for women who are survivors.
21 Praise God with John and Lynne Hubers as they prepare for their work at the Mekane Yesus Seminary in Ethiopia. Pray for God’s spirit to calm and direct them in their preparation.
22 Pray for the MRC children as they share the story of Jesus and that they can experience the gift of Christ at Christmas.
23 Pray for healing among the Paradise Bound staff and the Smith family, especially Haven and others to be healed from Lyme disease.
24 Pray for Tom Johnson in Haiti as he leads the spiritual development and leadership trainings for MH4H staff and pastors. Pray for his family when he travels.
25 Pray that Christ may be seen in Christmas today. Pray for opportunities to share about the Christ, so that His story is told.
26 Pray for safety of our mission partners who serve in politically unrestful locations. Pray for the doors of the gospel to remain open.
27 Pray for Pastor Wick and care team leaders ministering to individuals and families at MRC
28 Pray for each of the food pantries and hunger programs as they meet the needs of the poor and hungry.
29 Pray for the Words of Hope ministry to be able to bring the gospel message to closed countries.
30 Pray for our new staff team at MRC as they work together in their unique roles in God’s kingdom.
31 Pray for the ministry of the Genesis House and Family Crisis Center as they meet needs of women and children in crisis.
“But in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Phil. 4:6
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
9:30 AM Worship Pastor Ross
10:45 Sunday School
2
8:30-9:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness
6:30 PM Bells
3
9 AM Staff Meeting 1-5 PM Stitches of Love
4
5:30 PM Meal
6:20 PM Awana
6:20 PM Jr. GAP
7:45 Adult Choir *Room 9
7:50 PM Sr. High
5
6
7
9:30 AM Good News Circle Party @ the Triple Box
8
9:30 AM Worship Pastor Wick
10:45 Sunday School
9
8:30-9:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness
10
9 AM Staff Meeting 6:30 PM Consistory Meeting
11
11:30 PM Golden Hour Christmas Party
5:30 PM Meal
6:20 PM Awana
6:20 PM Jr. GAP
7:45 Adult Choir *Sanctuary
7:50 PM Sr. High
12
13
8:30-9:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness 5:30 PM Recycled Teens Christmas Party at The Triple Box
14
15—Adult Choir
9:30 AM Worship Pastor Ross
10:45 Sunday School 5:00 PM Children’s Christmas Program
16
8:30-9:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness
17
9 AM Staff Meeting 1-5 PM Stitches of Love
18 5:30 PM Meal
6:20 PM Awana *Awana Mart
6:20 PM Jr. GAP *Christmas Party
7:50 PM Sr. High *Christmas Party
19
20
8:30-9:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness
21
22—Strings for the King
9:30 AM Worship Pastor Ross
23
8:30-9:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness 1-4 PM Yarn Connection
24
5:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
25
26 27
28
6:30 AM Elder’s Breakfast
29
9:30 AM Worship Pastor Ross
30
8:30-9:30 AM Fellowship Through Fitness
31
N E W
Y E A R ’ S
E V E
12 Christmas Prayers
1.Faith
2. Hope
3. Love
4. Forgiveness
5. Mercy
6. Kindness
7. Generosity
8. Compassion
9. Joy
10. Salvation
11. Obedience
12. life
Father God, it is by Your grace we have been saved, and through our faith—this is not from ourselves, but a gift from you—not by our works. Ephesians 2:8-9
May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in Hope. Romans 15:4
Help us to love because You first loved us. 1 John 4:19
Thank you for being faithful & just in forgiving us our sins and thus purifying us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
Let us be merciful, just as our Father is merciful. Luke 6:36
Let us be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as through Jesus, You forgave us. Ephesians 4:32
Let us be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, and to give the glory and thanks to you Lord! 2 Cor. 9:11
Let us live in harmony with one another, be sympathetic and compassionate, love as brothers, and be humble. 1 Peter 3:8
Let us be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12
Thank you for providing Jesus who is the way, the truth, the life and the only way to You. John 14:6
Help us to not merely listen to Your word, and so deceive ourselves. Help us do what it says. James 1:22-25
Thank you for coming that we may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10
