1

CHRISTrsquoS UNITEDrsquoS NEWS amp VIEWS DECemBER 2015

PASTORrsquoS PARAGRAPHS

O COME O COME EMMANUEL

Advent is a time of expectant hope and watchful patience as the world anticipates the coming of our Messiah the savior of Godrsquos good creation Advent calls the faithful to remember as it waits to trust Godrsquos promise even as we make our own preparations Advent challenges the church to keep awake and alert to the presence of the Messiah here and now even as we await the fullness of Godrsquos peace in the completion of the Messiahrsquos redemptive and restorative work Advent measures our reality by means of mercy and grace for it moves the faithful into Godrsquos realm of forgiveness and reconciliation ldquoFor you shall name him Jesus for he will save the people from their sinrdquo (Matthew 121) Advent directs the church to live by the power of the Spirit of this Jesus who brought the full manifestation of love and care into our world Advent is prophetic in that it adjusts our daily habits through the lens of Godrsquos will rather than by worldly standards of importance and success Advent aids the church as it remembers and recalls the birth of Jesus the promised Emmanuel Amidst strife and fear an angelic pronouncement invited the believing world to recognize Godrsquos real presence in a child born of humble origins-Emmanuel God with us Advent remembers that God will not leave us alone But Advent also helps the church to faithfully remember that the world did not receive this child Jesus fully in love and trust In his infancy Jesus and his family were forced to flee from their homeland because of the murderous threats of those who would not relinquish their corruptive power The joy of God incarnate in the birth of Jesus turned within a generation to taunts of ridicule and cries for his crucifixion Advent reveals that the world isnrsquot always accepting of Godrsquos presence

2

So how does the church in this Advent understand Emmanuel as God with us now For on one side we remember Jesusrsquo birth (and death and resurrection) and on the other side we anticipate with expectant hope His return with the fullness of Godrsquos promised peace Advent is more than a reminder of Jesusrsquo birth that fills people with joy and it prepares the faithful for more than a wish for the future Advent is a reckoning a call to live faithfully in the real presence of the Messiah here and now Advent simply defines the present in terms of the One who was who is and who will continue to be Advent awakens the eternal for those who struggle with life in the temporal So as the faithful continues to sing ldquoO come o come Emmanuelrdquo the church is doing something greater than fondly recalling an historic event (Jesusrsquo birth) or anticipating a future miracle (the return of Jesus in the fullness of Godrsquos peace) The church is creating a present moment filled with the presence of the Messiah who by the power of His Spirit is therefore able to guide our memories and hopes in the direction of Godrsquos holy will Advent helps the faithful to view our present reality not estranged from God but within the saving and restorative presence of Jesus the Messiah who promises to be with us-Emmanuel-through all times and places until Godrsquos peace is fully realized and God will be all in all The faithful can be patient and expectant at the same time because Jesus is more than a memory and more than a future hope When the church is willing only to live in the past or seeks escape into an otherworldly future it misses the peace and joy of living in the present with the Risen Jesus Advent may help to clarify Jesusrsquo presence with us in the here and now in the sacraments in the church where two or more are gathered and even in the least of these Advent may open us to the reality of the eternal when the world can only envision a past present and future Advent may help us to see a God-given reality where ldquothe wolf shall live with the lamb the leopard shall lie down with the kid the calf and the lion and the fatling together and a little child shall lead themrdquo Advent may clear the way for us to see beyond what ldquomakes senserdquo into a reality of grace and peace Advent may present us with a gift So letrsquos sing ldquoO come o come Emmanuelrdquo and witness and share how God continues to change the world through the real and powerful presence of Jesus now Some may wonder when Some may wonder how Some may wonder if But the church sings Jesusrsquo presence now and because of that presence now is able to live patiently without fear and to anticipate with certainty that Godrsquos promise in Jesus the Messiah will bring about everlasting peace But such a view is only available through the eyes of faith So maybe Advent is simply another faith checkup May this Advent find us healthy and holy ~Pastor John

3

We wish you Christmas Blessings

Not just for the holiday season

But all year through

May you be happy

With all you need in every way

May you not be overcome with sorrow

And may your heart be full of joy today

We pray for the Saviorrsquos blessings

That his special guiding hand

Might touch your lives this season

And every day to come

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Blessings amp Peace God Bless Have a Blessed Christmas

Pastor John Tom Margie

2

So how does the church in this Advent understand Emmanuel as God with us now For on one side we remember Jesusrsquo birth (and death and resurrection) and on the other side we anticipate with expectant hope His return with the fullness of Godrsquos promised peace Advent is more than a reminder of Jesusrsquo birth that fills people with joy and it prepares the faithful for more than a wish for the future Advent is a reckoning a call to live faithfully in the real presence of the Messiah here and now Advent simply defines the present in terms of the One who was who is and who will continue to be Advent awakens the eternal for those who struggle with life in the temporal So as the faithful continues to sing ldquoO come o come Emmanuelrdquo the church is doing something greater than fondly recalling an historic event (Jesusrsquo birth) or anticipating a future miracle (the return of Jesus in the fullness of Godrsquos peace) The church is creating a present moment filled with the presence of the Messiah who by the power of His Spirit is therefore able to guide our memories and hopes in the direction of Godrsquos holy will Advent helps the faithful to view our present reality not estranged from God but within the saving and restorative presence of Jesus the Messiah who promises to be with us-Emmanuel-through all times and places until Godrsquos peace is fully realized and God will be all in all The faithful can be patient and expectant at the same time because Jesus is more than a memory and more than a future hope When the church is willing only to live in the past or seeks escape into an otherworldly future it misses the peace and joy of living in the present with the Risen Jesus Advent may help to clarify Jesusrsquo presence with us in the here and now in the sacraments in the church where two or more are gathered and even in the least of these Advent may open us to the reality of the eternal when the world can only envision a past present and future Advent may help us to see a God-given reality where ldquothe wolf shall live with the lamb the leopard shall lie down with the kid the calf and the lion and the fatling together and a little child shall lead themrdquo Advent may clear the way for us to see beyond what ldquomakes senserdquo into a reality of grace and peace Advent may present us with a gift So letrsquos sing ldquoO come o come Emmanuelrdquo and witness and share how God continues to change the world through the real and powerful presence of Jesus now Some may wonder when Some may wonder how Some may wonder if But the church sings Jesusrsquo presence now and because of that presence now is able to live patiently without fear and to anticipate with certainty that Godrsquos promise in Jesus the Messiah will bring about everlasting peace But such a view is only available through the eyes of faith So maybe Advent is simply another faith checkup May this Advent find us healthy and holy ~Pastor John

3

We wish you Christmas Blessings

Not just for the holiday season

But all year through

May you be happy

With all you need in every way

May you not be overcome with sorrow

And may your heart be full of joy today

We pray for the Saviorrsquos blessings

That his special guiding hand

Might touch your lives this season

And every day to come

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Blessings amp Peace God Bless Have a Blessed Christmas

Pastor John Tom Margie

3

We wish you Christmas Blessings

Not just for the holiday season

But all year through

May you be happy

With all you need in every way

May you not be overcome with sorrow

And may your heart be full of joy today

We pray for the Saviorrsquos blessings

That his special guiding hand

Might touch your lives this season

And every day to come

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Blessings amp Peace God Bless Have a Blessed Christmas

Pastor John Tom Margie

4

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE December 24

A tall evergreen tree sparkling with lights and adorned with Chrismonshellipsoft candlelight reflected in stained glass windowshellipbrilliant splendor of poinsettiasair that Is filled with the carols of the seasonhellipstrains of ldquoSilent Nightrdquo as flickering tapers shine in the darkhellipthe Christmas storyhellipall these are the sights and sounds of a worship service on Christmas Eve

This year we will have just one Christmas Eve service which will start at 730 pm on Thursday December 24 We invite you and your loved ones to experience all of the wonderful traditions which are part of the Christmas Eve service at Christrsquos United as we celebrate the greatest event of history -- the birth of the Christ Child

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING DECEMBER 20

The Annual Congregational Meeting will take place following the worship service on

DECEMBER 20 2015

The agenda will include

Election of Council Members and a vote on the 2016 Budget

WErsquoRE SEARCHING FOR COUNCIl NOmINEES

A nominating committee is looking for congregational members interested in serving on Church Council Please contact any Council member if you are interested Council elections will be held on December 20 2015 right after the 900 am Sunday worship service

5

CHRISTKINDL MARKET December 10 11 amp 12

How time flies In a few weeks it will be time for Christkindl 2015 It seems like just a short time ago we were doing Christkindl 2014 Well anyhow another year has passed and again we will need lots of help

It really does take many hands to make and sell our baked potatoes bon bons and the schnitz un knepp

It starts Monday morning (900 am) the week of Christkindl We usually have around 16 hard-working fun-loving people at this time to mix and shape our bon bons So if you are a fun-loving person we would love to have you pop in to help We will take you even if you arenrsquot fun The hams for the schnitz un knepp will be cooked and cut up also at this time At 600 pm on Monday the bon bons will be dipped in chocolate trimmed boxed and the boxes decorated This is where we could use a lot more help Last year we had Bev Kim amp Sue Gene amp Katherine Darlene amp Ron (and you know Ron only has one arm) He keeps reminding us It was very late when we finished This is a fun job You can decorate the boxes with ribbon bows and stickers Wednesday evening at 600 we prepare the potatoes for baking They need to be washed oiled and wrapped Last year it was Bev Mary Gene amp Katherine Dottie Darlene amp Ron More help could be used doing this The olive oil does wonders for your hands We ha Pastor John and Barry Spangler preparing the schnitz un knepp each day of the market Bev amp Barry baking the potatoes Bev preparing the toppings for the potatoes Pastor John amp Barry transporting everything to the hut Barry sometimes made two trips Tom Catherman amp Don Fornwalt brought things back to the church every night and cleaned it up for the next day Then there is working the hut during the market We had some members last year for the first time Irsquom hoping they enjoyed themselves and will sign up again this year Thank you for last year and thank in advance for this year

6

We hope to get enough help to do two-hour shifts Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board Please feel free to sign up for more than one shift It takes many to make Christkindl a success and we hope you will be one of the many PS We owe Barry Spangler a big ldquoTHANK YOUrdquo for last year He was a huge help throughout the market He was at the church early each morning to help get things started and closed the hut at night after being there all day --Bev Catherman Please Keep in Mind December 7 - 900 am - Mix and shape bon bons cook and cut up ham for the schnitz un knepp 600 pm - Bon bons dipped and packaged December 9 - 600 pm - Prepare potatoes for baking We will have hundreds of potatoes which will need to be washed oiled and wrapped in foil December 10 - 430-900 pm ndash Stand open December 11 - 1000 am - 900 pm ndash Stand open December 12 - 1000 am - 800 pm ndash Stand open

Please mark your calendars and plan to help with this fundraiser where and when you can Any help you can give would be deeply appreciated Talk to Bev Catherman if you want more information

7

POINSETTIAS

These beautiful flowers are recognized as a symbol of Christmas Joel Roberts Poinsett who died on December 12 1851 was the first Ambassador to Mexico He brought the plant back to his plantation in the US He grew the plants in his Greenville SC plantation and gave them out as gifts to friends In Mexican folklore there is a story of a little poor girl who had

nothing to bring to church for Christmas On her way to church she picked some plants by the side of the road As she entered the church the ends of the leaves turned into bright brilliant red flowers You guessed it Poinsettias

We will again be using poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for our service on Christmas Eve If you would like to provide a plant or two fill out the following and return it to Janice Wagner or Margie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Poinsettia Order Form

Cost $1200

Order Deadline December 13 Return with Payment to

Janice Wagner or Margie Dunkle GIVEN BY____________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in honor of____________________________________________________________ in honor of____________________________________________________________ to the Glory of God________________ Number of Plants Ordered_____________ Amount Enclosed____________________

8

REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS AND MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE

When making out your Christmas cards this year be sure to send some to our shut-ins and service members

Shut-Ins Carolyn Bowersox Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845

Leona Hackenberg

Heritage Springs Memory Care 327 Farley Circle Lewisburg Pa 17837

Sally Kenamond Elmcroft Rm 113 2421 Old Turnpike Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Betty Lauf 11 Tee St Selinsgrove Pa 17870 Eugene Phillips Maria Joseph Manor 875 Montour Blvd Danville Pa 17821 Carl (Bup) Sampsell

Kramm Nursing Home 245 E 8th St Watsontown Pa 17777 Harold (Hap) Sampsell 4210 Cindy Ave

Naples FL 34112

Myron (Mick) Sampsell Buffalo Valley Lutheran

Village

889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

Richard Schnure Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village 889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Connie Wagner 1135 Cold Run Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Betty Wallace

Kramm Healthcare amp Rehabilitation 743 Mahoning St Milton Pa 17847

Caroline Wenrick Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Debra Wilson RiverWoods 3201 River Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

In The Service

Brandi Gemberling VAQ-140 Unit 25414

FPO AP 96601

9

BANQUET SCHEDULE

There are no banquets scheduled for the remainder of this year Banquets which are scheduled for January 2016 are

January 16 2016 January 23 2016 TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Help will be needed in both the dining room and kitchen Watch the bulletin board across from the sanctuary for sign-up sheets for dining room help If you are able to help in the kitchen talk to Kim Blyler Cakes will also be needed for these banquets If you are able to provide one or two sign up on the attached form or talk to Darlene Ulrich All help is greatly appreciated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BANQUET CAKES I will provide a cake(s) for the following banquet(s)

(Indicate number to be provided) ______ January 16 2016 ______January 23 2016

TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen ______January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Signed_______________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ldquoI wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently And then it covers them up snug

you know with a white quilt and perhaps it says Go to sleep darlings till the summer comes againrdquo

~Lewis Carroll

Alices Adventures in Wonderland amp Through the Looking-Glass

6

We hope to get enough help to do two-hour shifts Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board Please feel free to sign up for more than one shift It takes many to make Christkindl a success and we hope you will be one of the many PS We owe Barry Spangler a big ldquoTHANK YOUrdquo for last year He was a huge help throughout the market He was at the church early each morning to help get things started and closed the hut at night after being there all day --Bev Catherman Please Keep in Mind December 7 - 900 am - Mix and shape bon bons cook and cut up ham for the schnitz un knepp 600 pm - Bon bons dipped and packaged December 9 - 600 pm - Prepare potatoes for baking We will have hundreds of potatoes which will need to be washed oiled and wrapped in foil December 10 - 430-900 pm ndash Stand open December 11 - 1000 am - 900 pm ndash Stand open December 12 - 1000 am - 800 pm ndash Stand open

Please mark your calendars and plan to help with this fundraiser where and when you can Any help you can give would be deeply appreciated Talk to Bev Catherman if you want more information

7

POINSETTIAS

These beautiful flowers are recognized as a symbol of Christmas Joel Roberts Poinsett who died on December 12 1851 was the first Ambassador to Mexico He brought the plant back to his plantation in the US He grew the plants in his Greenville SC plantation and gave them out as gifts to friends In Mexican folklore there is a story of a little poor girl who had

nothing to bring to church for Christmas On her way to church she picked some plants by the side of the road As she entered the church the ends of the leaves turned into bright brilliant red flowers You guessed it Poinsettias

We will again be using poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for our service on Christmas Eve If you would like to provide a plant or two fill out the following and return it to Janice Wagner or Margie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Poinsettia Order Form

Cost $1200

Order Deadline December 13 Return with Payment to

Janice Wagner or Margie Dunkle GIVEN BY____________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in honor of____________________________________________________________ in honor of____________________________________________________________ to the Glory of God________________ Number of Plants Ordered_____________ Amount Enclosed____________________

8

REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS AND MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE

When making out your Christmas cards this year be sure to send some to our shut-ins and service members

Shut-Ins Carolyn Bowersox Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845

Leona Hackenberg

Heritage Springs Memory Care 327 Farley Circle Lewisburg Pa 17837

Sally Kenamond Elmcroft Rm 113 2421 Old Turnpike Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Betty Lauf 11 Tee St Selinsgrove Pa 17870 Eugene Phillips Maria Joseph Manor 875 Montour Blvd Danville Pa 17821 Carl (Bup) Sampsell

Kramm Nursing Home 245 E 8th St Watsontown Pa 17777 Harold (Hap) Sampsell 4210 Cindy Ave

Naples FL 34112

Myron (Mick) Sampsell Buffalo Valley Lutheran

Village

889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

Richard Schnure Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village 889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Connie Wagner 1135 Cold Run Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Betty Wallace

Kramm Healthcare amp Rehabilitation 743 Mahoning St Milton Pa 17847

Caroline Wenrick Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Debra Wilson RiverWoods 3201 River Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

In The Service

Brandi Gemberling VAQ-140 Unit 25414

FPO AP 96601

9

BANQUET SCHEDULE

There are no banquets scheduled for the remainder of this year Banquets which are scheduled for January 2016 are

January 16 2016 January 23 2016 TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Help will be needed in both the dining room and kitchen Watch the bulletin board across from the sanctuary for sign-up sheets for dining room help If you are able to help in the kitchen talk to Kim Blyler Cakes will also be needed for these banquets If you are able to provide one or two sign up on the attached form or talk to Darlene Ulrich All help is greatly appreciated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BANQUET CAKES I will provide a cake(s) for the following banquet(s)

(Indicate number to be provided) ______ January 16 2016 ______January 23 2016

TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen ______January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Signed_______________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ldquoI wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently And then it covers them up snug

you know with a white quilt and perhaps it says Go to sleep darlings till the summer comes againrdquo

~Lewis Carroll

Alices Adventures in Wonderland amp Through the Looking-Glass

7

POINSETTIAS

These beautiful flowers are recognized as a symbol of Christmas Joel Roberts Poinsett who died on December 12 1851 was the first Ambassador to Mexico He brought the plant back to his plantation in the US He grew the plants in his Greenville SC plantation and gave them out as gifts to friends In Mexican folklore there is a story of a little poor girl who had

nothing to bring to church for Christmas On her way to church she picked some plants by the side of the road As she entered the church the ends of the leaves turned into bright brilliant red flowers You guessed it Poinsettias

We will again be using poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for our service on Christmas Eve If you would like to provide a plant or two fill out the following and return it to Janice Wagner or Margie -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Poinsettia Order Form

Cost $1200

Order Deadline December 13 Return with Payment to

Janice Wagner or Margie Dunkle GIVEN BY____________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in memory of__________________________________________________________ in honor of____________________________________________________________ in honor of____________________________________________________________ to the Glory of God________________ Number of Plants Ordered_____________ Amount Enclosed____________________

8

REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS AND MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE

When making out your Christmas cards this year be sure to send some to our shut-ins and service members

Shut-Ins Carolyn Bowersox Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845

Leona Hackenberg

Heritage Springs Memory Care 327 Farley Circle Lewisburg Pa 17837

Sally Kenamond Elmcroft Rm 113 2421 Old Turnpike Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Betty Lauf 11 Tee St Selinsgrove Pa 17870 Eugene Phillips Maria Joseph Manor 875 Montour Blvd Danville Pa 17821 Carl (Bup) Sampsell

Kramm Nursing Home 245 E 8th St Watsontown Pa 17777 Harold (Hap) Sampsell 4210 Cindy Ave

Naples FL 34112

Myron (Mick) Sampsell Buffalo Valley Lutheran

Village

889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

Richard Schnure Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village 889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Connie Wagner 1135 Cold Run Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Betty Wallace

Kramm Healthcare amp Rehabilitation 743 Mahoning St Milton Pa 17847

Caroline Wenrick Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Debra Wilson RiverWoods 3201 River Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

In The Service

Brandi Gemberling VAQ-140 Unit 25414

FPO AP 96601

9

BANQUET SCHEDULE

There are no banquets scheduled for the remainder of this year Banquets which are scheduled for January 2016 are

January 16 2016 January 23 2016 TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Help will be needed in both the dining room and kitchen Watch the bulletin board across from the sanctuary for sign-up sheets for dining room help If you are able to help in the kitchen talk to Kim Blyler Cakes will also be needed for these banquets If you are able to provide one or two sign up on the attached form or talk to Darlene Ulrich All help is greatly appreciated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BANQUET CAKES I will provide a cake(s) for the following banquet(s)

(Indicate number to be provided) ______ January 16 2016 ______January 23 2016

TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen ______January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Signed_______________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ldquoI wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently And then it covers them up snug

you know with a white quilt and perhaps it says Go to sleep darlings till the summer comes againrdquo

~Lewis Carroll

Alices Adventures in Wonderland amp Through the Looking-Glass

8

REMEMBER OUR SHUT-INS AND MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE

When making out your Christmas cards this year be sure to send some to our shut-ins and service members

Shut-Ins Carolyn Bowersox Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845

Leona Hackenberg

Heritage Springs Memory Care 327 Farley Circle Lewisburg Pa 17837

Sally Kenamond Elmcroft Rm 113 2421 Old Turnpike Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Betty Lauf 11 Tee St Selinsgrove Pa 17870 Eugene Phillips Maria Joseph Manor 875 Montour Blvd Danville Pa 17821 Carl (Bup) Sampsell

Kramm Nursing Home 245 E 8th St Watsontown Pa 17777 Harold (Hap) Sampsell 4210 Cindy Ave

Naples FL 34112

Myron (Mick) Sampsell Buffalo Valley Lutheran

Village

889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

Richard Schnure Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village 889 Fairground Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837 Connie Wagner 1135 Cold Run Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Betty Wallace

Kramm Healthcare amp Rehabilitation 743 Mahoning St Milton Pa 17847

Caroline Wenrick Rolling Hills Manor 17350 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845 Debra Wilson RiverWoods 3201 River Rd Lewisburg Pa 17837

In The Service

Brandi Gemberling VAQ-140 Unit 25414

FPO AP 96601

9

BANQUET SCHEDULE

There are no banquets scheduled for the remainder of this year Banquets which are scheduled for January 2016 are

January 16 2016 January 23 2016 TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Help will be needed in both the dining room and kitchen Watch the bulletin board across from the sanctuary for sign-up sheets for dining room help If you are able to help in the kitchen talk to Kim Blyler Cakes will also be needed for these banquets If you are able to provide one or two sign up on the attached form or talk to Darlene Ulrich All help is greatly appreciated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BANQUET CAKES I will provide a cake(s) for the following banquet(s)

(Indicate number to be provided) ______ January 16 2016 ______January 23 2016

TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen ______January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Signed_______________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ldquoI wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently And then it covers them up snug

you know with a white quilt and perhaps it says Go to sleep darlings till the summer comes againrdquo

~Lewis Carroll

Alices Adventures in Wonderland amp Through the Looking-Glass

9

BANQUET SCHEDULE

There are no banquets scheduled for the remainder of this year Banquets which are scheduled for January 2016 are

January 16 2016 January 23 2016 TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Help will be needed in both the dining room and kitchen Watch the bulletin board across from the sanctuary for sign-up sheets for dining room help If you are able to help in the kitchen talk to Kim Blyler Cakes will also be needed for these banquets If you are able to provide one or two sign up on the attached form or talk to Darlene Ulrich All help is greatly appreciated -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BANQUET CAKES I will provide a cake(s) for the following banquet(s)

(Indicate number to be provided) ______ January 16 2016 ______January 23 2016

TBA TBA Penns Creek Raceway Assn Buffalo Valley Sportsmen ______January 29 2016 TBA Hallmark Feed

Signed_______________________________________________________________ Telephone____________________________________________________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ldquoI wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently And then it covers them up snug

you know with a white quilt and perhaps it says Go to sleep darlings till the summer comes againrdquo

~Lewis Carroll

Alices Adventures in Wonderland amp Through the Looking-Glass

10

BIBLE STUDIES

The schedule for December Bible studies is as follows

1030 am 700 pm

December 2 December 14 December 16 December 21 December 23 December 28 December 30

Gifts for the Kids

Santa needs help from his ldquoelvesrdquo to provide the children who come to Hopersquos Haven with some gifts at Christmas so we ask you once again for donations of toys of $500 or under They can be for either a boy or girl

Unwrapped donations can be put in Margiersquos office where they will be collected and stored until they can be given to the children Thank you all in advance for helping us brighten the day for the kids If you want more information talk to Bev Catherman or Janet Hileman

HOPErsquoS HAVEN ClOTHING mINISTRy

Hopersquos Haven Clothing Room is now open on Wednesdays from 10am ndash 11am Feel free to shop for clothing for your family during this hour each week If you have clothing to donate please make sure they are gently used with no rips or stains Thank You for your cooperation Want more information Talk to Bev Catherman

11

Sewing Days

Quilting will not take place again until Spring

If you want more information or if you would like to piece some tops at home talk to Judy Mecouch or Georgetta Bowes

Youth news

Distinguished Honor Roll

Gailyn Baker Brianna Doebler Brianna Krawec

Honor Roll Avery Blyler Hannah Blyler Denver Clouser Dylan Doebler Natalie Harvey Nathan Harvey Chloe Heimbach Preston Hosterman Kiersten Klose Max Murray Derrick Seedor Kiana Seedor Elizabeth Shuck Jenna Strowbridge Bryanna Yost Jayden Zimmerman

Avery Blyler was a recipient of the ASPIRE award for October at the Mifflinburg Middle School

~~~

There are two seasonal diversions that can ease the bite of any winter

One is the January thaw The other is the seed catalogues

~Hal Borland

12

COUNCIL COMMUNIQUE

November 17 2015

1 Financial contributions will still be greatly appreciated for the newly installed new duel fuel system (heat pump) for the fellowship hall

2 Our Advent Fellowship Day will be held on Sunday November 29 We plan to decorate the sanctuary and church for the upcoming Christmas Season Those who attend are asked to bring sandwiches to be shared We are also asking for some volunteers to bring soup Come and become a part of a family if you live alone

3 The congregational meeting originally scheduled for Sunday

December 6 has been moved to after the Sunday December 20 2015 worship service Items on the agenda will be the 2016 budget and Council elections Discussion about our finances will also occur

4 There will be seven Church Council positions that will need to be filled

starting next year Please prayerfully consider serving as a leader of our congregation Elections will be held during the December 20 2015 congregational meeting

5 Our church is collecting non-perishable food items for the local

Kiwanisrsquo Monday December 21 distribution starting at 400 pm Donations should be brought to the church by Sunday December 20

6 The Christmas Eve worship service will be held on Thursday

December 24 starting at 730 pm

~~~

From December to March there are for many of us three gardens

the garden outdoors

the garden of pots and bowls in the house

and the garden of the minds eye

~Katherine S White

13

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

ALTAR FLOWERS The 2016 altar flower chart is on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary for use by anyone wishing to provide flowers for a service next year BULLETINS We are no longer recycling bulletins Please take your bulletins home with you and recycle them personally FREE ENERGY CREDIT

There is a free energy credit available to the church If you want help to lower the churchs electric bill and save money on your own electric bill contact Greg Shuck for details

REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE

Please talk to Dianne Shuck Al Pantaleo or any council member for information on how to obtain a reimbursement for expenses you may have for the church

COFFEE CANS NEEDED We are in need of coffee cans to be used to send altar flowers home following a worship service If you have any to spare please drop them off at the kitchen or in the office

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions 1 Baby News Correspondent

13

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

ALTAR FLOWERS The 2016 altar flower chart is on the bulletin board outside of the sanctuary for use by anyone wishing to provide flowers for a service next year BULLETINS We are no longer recycling bulletins Please take your bulletins home with you and recycle them personally FREE ENERGY CREDIT

There is a free energy credit available to the church If you want help to lower the churchs electric bill and save money on your own electric bill contact Greg Shuck for details

REIMBURSEMENT UPDATE

Please talk to Dianne Shuck Al Pantaleo or any council member for information on how to obtain a reimbursement for expenses you may have for the church

COFFEE CANS NEEDED We are in need of coffee cans to be used to send altar flowers home following a worship service If you have any to spare please drop them off at the kitchen or in the office

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following positions 1 Baby News Correspondent

14

When a new baby is born to a member of the congregation the responsibility of the baby news correspondent is to contact the family and get ldquovital statisticsrdquo and then write a short article for the newsletter Talk to Margie if you would like to tackle this position

2 Greeters Lay Readers Communion Assistants Ushers and Sound System Operators Our list of people willing to do these jobs keeps dwindling Will you help Sign up on the attached ldquovolunteer formrdquo and drop them on Margiersquos desk or put them in the offering plate COMMUNIONS Communions for all confirmed members must be recorded in the parish register annually If you do not commune on a regular basis we ask that you fill out a communion record card (one per year is all we need) so we know you have communed The cards are located in the racks on the back of the pews Cards may be put in the offering plate or handed to an usher

MEMORABILIA

The following memorabilia items are still available for anyone interested in purchasing anything

Wooden Miniatures of the Church - $1000 Church Prints - $2000

Blankets - $1000 Christmas Cards - $1000

12 cards per box feature a winter picture of the church

Talk to Bev Catherman if you have questions about or would like to purchase any of these items

INFORMANTS WANTED

We like to publish news about our members in the newsletter but we need your help to do so If you know of interesting information about any of our members (youth or adult) ie an award or recognition a funny tale or exciting adventure please let Margie know about it so we can include it in an issue of Christrsquos Unitedrsquos News amp Views

15

DO WE HAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS

If you have an e-mail address that you have never given to us or if it has changed

please fill out the following and drop it off on Margiersquos desk or give her a call

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name________________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address_________________________________________ HAVE A FAVORITE HYMN

Over the past few years some of you have been requesting favorite hymns and gospel songs and for that we give many thanks Because of US copyright laws we do not have permission to reproduce or copy all of our favorites You may choose selections from the following hymnals Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice (WOV) We are also permitted to use hymns that are in the ldquoPublic Domainrdquo Itrsquos all very complicated So keep your suggestions coming and we will be happy to sort out and use all of your suggestions Give any requests to Gary Hackenberg Margie or Pastor John ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hymn Request ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIALFELLOWSHIP REQUEST

If you have any ideas or suggestions for socialfellowship activities drop a note on Margiersquos desk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fellowship Events

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

16

PRAYER CHAIN

The Prayer Chain is a group of men and women of Christrsquos United who pray for the concerns and requests of Christrsquos Unitedrsquos members and friends Someone in need of prayer calls the church office and requests to be put on the Prayer Chain Each member of the Prayer Chain then receives either a phone call or an email notifying them of a prayer request The prayer chain member receiving the phone call then calls one other person and so on down the list Those notified by email do not have to pass it on Would you be willing to pray for someone in need It is reassuring to know that you are supported by the prayers of others and not alone with your concern If you would like to be a member of the Prayer Chain fill out the following and put it in the offering plate or on Margiersquos desk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prayer Chain Calling List I would like to be included on the prayer chain calling list Name____________________________________ Telephone Number__________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BUILDING amp GROUND NEEDS

Do you know of any physical problems (or potential problems) that should be addressed by our property committee Your insight is important Maybe you have seen something that no one else has noticed yet You can talk to Pastor John any council member or Margie if you know of something that needs attention or fill out the following and put it on Margiersquos desk or in the offering plate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building amp Ground Needs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ONGOING COLLECTIONS

The Shriners

Can Tabs (give tabs to Maurice Clouser)

17

NEWS OF MEMBERS amp FRIENDS

DEATHS

We extend sincere condolences to Luke amp Amanda Flickinger following the death of her grandfather David Hurst on November 8 We also offer deepest sympathy to Jim Mitchell upon the death of his wife Lou Jane on November 19 Please keep these families in your prayers as they deal with their loss BIRTHDAYS

1 ndash Kyle Blyler 2 ndash Terri Krawec 3 ndash Susan Pantaleo Kevin Zimmerman 4 ndash Adam Spigelmyer Wendy Zartman 7 ndash Adam Gemberling 12 ndash Jean Buoy Brianna Doebler 14 ndash Kenneth Reamer 15 ndash Holly DeHart Chuck Spurr 16 ndash Kevin Baker Jennifer Keister Christie Leach 17 ndash Makenna Walter 20 ndash Kevin Shuck 23 ndash Judy Moyer 24 ndash Theodore McJilton

27 ndash Brian Haggy Torey Showalter Brennan Snyder Scott VonNeida 28 ndash Kiana Seedor 29 ndash Jasmine Doebler Heather Walter ANNIVERSARIES 5 ndash John amp Mindy Yost (1987) 6 ndash Lance amp Janice Wagner (1986) 15 ndash Randy amp Laurie Harvey (1979) 20 ndash Gary amp Janet Hackenberg (1969) 29 ndash Steve amp Terri Krawec (1990) 30 ndash Randy amp Joan Lyons (1977)

18

REMEMBER IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER

Please help us keep our prayer list current by letting us know of any names that should be added or

removed

OUR MEMBERS Jim amp Florence Boop Tom Greeney Eugene Hassinger Mary Hassinger Shirley Kerstetter Alveretta (Pat) Korman Bob Lukens Carol McJilton Carl lsquoBuprsquo Sampsell Meda Struble Scott amp Kurtis VonNeida Betty Wallace Stella Walters Debra Wilson Arletta Zimmerman

OUR FRIENDS amp RELATIVES Carol Brann Mary Brouse Grace Case Sara Earnest Ray Gessner Heather Harrison Richard Harvey Wayne Hess Jay Hollenbacher Linda Katherman Arthur Keister Jr Jeff Kerstetter Keegan Kline Lucille Korman Roy Laudermilch Colby Libhart Hunter Luckenbaugh Pat amp Candy Mitchell Harry Moyer Vicki Newman Mike Osgood Tony Parker Cecil Poston Bill amp Debby Prindle Zachary Prochasko Donald amp Ruth Raker Dean amp Wayne Rishel Linda Ruder Brandi Schlief Bev Sheffler Donald Shemory Gerald Shively Myron amp Francie Shuck Bill amp Shirley Smith Barry Snyder Amanda amp Jamison Sparks Mark Troup Mary VanBuskirk Rick VanHorn amp Family Mary Jane Wagner Sharon Wert David Wilkerson Jean Wolfe David Woods Pat Yount Elma Zeiber

15

DO WE HAVE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS

If you have an e-mail address that you have never given to us or if it has changed

please fill out the following and drop it off on Margiersquos desk or give her a call

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name________________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address_________________________________________ HAVE A FAVORITE HYMN

Over the past few years some of you have been requesting favorite hymns and gospel songs and for that we give many thanks Because of US copyright laws we do not have permission to reproduce or copy all of our favorites You may choose selections from the following hymnals Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW) and With One Voice (WOV) We are also permitted to use hymns that are in the ldquoPublic Domainrdquo Itrsquos all very complicated So keep your suggestions coming and we will be happy to sort out and use all of your suggestions Give any requests to Gary Hackenberg Margie or Pastor John ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hymn Request ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIALFELLOWSHIP REQUEST

If you have any ideas or suggestions for socialfellowship activities drop a note on Margiersquos desk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fellowship Events

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

16

PRAYER CHAIN

The Prayer Chain is a group of men and women of Christrsquos United who pray for the concerns and requests of Christrsquos Unitedrsquos members and friends Someone in need of prayer calls the church office and requests to be put on the Prayer Chain Each member of the Prayer Chain then receives either a phone call or an email notifying them of a prayer request The prayer chain member receiving the phone call then calls one other person and so on down the list Those notified by email do not have to pass it on Would you be willing to pray for someone in need It is reassuring to know that you are supported by the prayers of others and not alone with your concern If you would like to be a member of the Prayer Chain fill out the following and put it in the offering plate or on Margiersquos desk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prayer Chain Calling List I would like to be included on the prayer chain calling list Name____________________________________ Telephone Number__________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BUILDING amp GROUND NEEDS

Do you know of any physical problems (or potential problems) that should be addressed by our property committee Your insight is important Maybe you have seen something that no one else has noticed yet You can talk to Pastor John any council member or Margie if you know of something that needs attention or fill out the following and put it on Margiersquos desk or in the offering plate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building amp Ground Needs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ONGOING COLLECTIONS

The Shriners

Can Tabs (give tabs to Maurice Clouser)

17

NEWS OF MEMBERS amp FRIENDS

DEATHS

We extend sincere condolences to Luke amp Amanda Flickinger following the death of her grandfather David Hurst on November 8 We also offer deepest sympathy to Jim Mitchell upon the death of his wife Lou Jane on November 19 Please keep these families in your prayers as they deal with their loss BIRTHDAYS

1 ndash Kyle Blyler 2 ndash Terri Krawec 3 ndash Susan Pantaleo Kevin Zimmerman 4 ndash Adam Spigelmyer Wendy Zartman 7 ndash Adam Gemberling 12 ndash Jean Buoy Brianna Doebler 14 ndash Kenneth Reamer 15 ndash Holly DeHart Chuck Spurr 16 ndash Kevin Baker Jennifer Keister Christie Leach 17 ndash Makenna Walter 20 ndash Kevin Shuck 23 ndash Judy Moyer 24 ndash Theodore McJilton

27 ndash Brian Haggy Torey Showalter Brennan Snyder Scott VonNeida 28 ndash Kiana Seedor 29 ndash Jasmine Doebler Heather Walter ANNIVERSARIES 5 ndash John amp Mindy Yost (1987) 6 ndash Lance amp Janice Wagner (1986) 15 ndash Randy amp Laurie Harvey (1979) 20 ndash Gary amp Janet Hackenberg (1969) 29 ndash Steve amp Terri Krawec (1990) 30 ndash Randy amp Joan Lyons (1977)

18

REMEMBER IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER

Please help us keep our prayer list current by letting us know of any names that should be added or

removed

OUR MEMBERS Jim amp Florence Boop Tom Greeney Eugene Hassinger Mary Hassinger Shirley Kerstetter Alveretta (Pat) Korman Bob Lukens Carol McJilton Carl lsquoBuprsquo Sampsell Meda Struble Scott amp Kurtis VonNeida Betty Wallace Stella Walters Debra Wilson Arletta Zimmerman

OUR FRIENDS amp RELATIVES Carol Brann Mary Brouse Grace Case Sara Earnest Ray Gessner Heather Harrison Richard Harvey Wayne Hess Jay Hollenbacher Linda Katherman Arthur Keister Jr Jeff Kerstetter Keegan Kline Lucille Korman Roy Laudermilch Colby Libhart Hunter Luckenbaugh Pat amp Candy Mitchell Harry Moyer Vicki Newman Mike Osgood Tony Parker Cecil Poston Bill amp Debby Prindle Zachary Prochasko Donald amp Ruth Raker Dean amp Wayne Rishel Linda Ruder Brandi Schlief Bev Sheffler Donald Shemory Gerald Shively Myron amp Francie Shuck Bill amp Shirley Smith Barry Snyder Amanda amp Jamison Sparks Mark Troup Mary VanBuskirk Rick VanHorn amp Family Mary Jane Wagner Sharon Wert David Wilkerson Jean Wolfe David Woods Pat Yount Elma Zeiber

16

PRAYER CHAIN

The Prayer Chain is a group of men and women of Christrsquos United who pray for the concerns and requests of Christrsquos Unitedrsquos members and friends Someone in need of prayer calls the church office and requests to be put on the Prayer Chain Each member of the Prayer Chain then receives either a phone call or an email notifying them of a prayer request The prayer chain member receiving the phone call then calls one other person and so on down the list Those notified by email do not have to pass it on Would you be willing to pray for someone in need It is reassuring to know that you are supported by the prayers of others and not alone with your concern If you would like to be a member of the Prayer Chain fill out the following and put it in the offering plate or on Margiersquos desk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prayer Chain Calling List I would like to be included on the prayer chain calling list Name____________________________________ Telephone Number__________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BUILDING amp GROUND NEEDS

Do you know of any physical problems (or potential problems) that should be addressed by our property committee Your insight is important Maybe you have seen something that no one else has noticed yet You can talk to Pastor John any council member or Margie if you know of something that needs attention or fill out the following and put it on Margiersquos desk or in the offering plate ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building amp Ground Needs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ONGOING COLLECTIONS

The Shriners

Can Tabs (give tabs to Maurice Clouser)

17

NEWS OF MEMBERS amp FRIENDS

DEATHS

We extend sincere condolences to Luke amp Amanda Flickinger following the death of her grandfather David Hurst on November 8 We also offer deepest sympathy to Jim Mitchell upon the death of his wife Lou Jane on November 19 Please keep these families in your prayers as they deal with their loss BIRTHDAYS

1 ndash Kyle Blyler 2 ndash Terri Krawec 3 ndash Susan Pantaleo Kevin Zimmerman 4 ndash Adam Spigelmyer Wendy Zartman 7 ndash Adam Gemberling 12 ndash Jean Buoy Brianna Doebler 14 ndash Kenneth Reamer 15 ndash Holly DeHart Chuck Spurr 16 ndash Kevin Baker Jennifer Keister Christie Leach 17 ndash Makenna Walter 20 ndash Kevin Shuck 23 ndash Judy Moyer 24 ndash Theodore McJilton

27 ndash Brian Haggy Torey Showalter Brennan Snyder Scott VonNeida 28 ndash Kiana Seedor 29 ndash Jasmine Doebler Heather Walter ANNIVERSARIES 5 ndash John amp Mindy Yost (1987) 6 ndash Lance amp Janice Wagner (1986) 15 ndash Randy amp Laurie Harvey (1979) 20 ndash Gary amp Janet Hackenberg (1969) 29 ndash Steve amp Terri Krawec (1990) 30 ndash Randy amp Joan Lyons (1977)

18

REMEMBER IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER

Please help us keep our prayer list current by letting us know of any names that should be added or

removed

OUR MEMBERS Jim amp Florence Boop Tom Greeney Eugene Hassinger Mary Hassinger Shirley Kerstetter Alveretta (Pat) Korman Bob Lukens Carol McJilton Carl lsquoBuprsquo Sampsell Meda Struble Scott amp Kurtis VonNeida Betty Wallace Stella Walters Debra Wilson Arletta Zimmerman

OUR FRIENDS amp RELATIVES Carol Brann Mary Brouse Grace Case Sara Earnest Ray Gessner Heather Harrison Richard Harvey Wayne Hess Jay Hollenbacher Linda Katherman Arthur Keister Jr Jeff Kerstetter Keegan Kline Lucille Korman Roy Laudermilch Colby Libhart Hunter Luckenbaugh Pat amp Candy Mitchell Harry Moyer Vicki Newman Mike Osgood Tony Parker Cecil Poston Bill amp Debby Prindle Zachary Prochasko Donald amp Ruth Raker Dean amp Wayne Rishel Linda Ruder Brandi Schlief Bev Sheffler Donald Shemory Gerald Shively Myron amp Francie Shuck Bill amp Shirley Smith Barry Snyder Amanda amp Jamison Sparks Mark Troup Mary VanBuskirk Rick VanHorn amp Family Mary Jane Wagner Sharon Wert David Wilkerson Jean Wolfe David Woods Pat Yount Elma Zeiber

17

NEWS OF MEMBERS amp FRIENDS

DEATHS

We extend sincere condolences to Luke amp Amanda Flickinger following the death of her grandfather David Hurst on November 8 We also offer deepest sympathy to Jim Mitchell upon the death of his wife Lou Jane on November 19 Please keep these families in your prayers as they deal with their loss BIRTHDAYS

1 ndash Kyle Blyler 2 ndash Terri Krawec 3 ndash Susan Pantaleo Kevin Zimmerman 4 ndash Adam Spigelmyer Wendy Zartman 7 ndash Adam Gemberling 12 ndash Jean Buoy Brianna Doebler 14 ndash Kenneth Reamer 15 ndash Holly DeHart Chuck Spurr 16 ndash Kevin Baker Jennifer Keister Christie Leach 17 ndash Makenna Walter 20 ndash Kevin Shuck 23 ndash Judy Moyer 24 ndash Theodore McJilton

27 ndash Brian Haggy Torey Showalter Brennan Snyder Scott VonNeida 28 ndash Kiana Seedor 29 ndash Jasmine Doebler Heather Walter ANNIVERSARIES 5 ndash John amp Mindy Yost (1987) 6 ndash Lance amp Janice Wagner (1986) 15 ndash Randy amp Laurie Harvey (1979) 20 ndash Gary amp Janet Hackenberg (1969) 29 ndash Steve amp Terri Krawec (1990) 30 ndash Randy amp Joan Lyons (1977)

18

REMEMBER IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER

Please help us keep our prayer list current by letting us know of any names that should be added or

removed

OUR MEMBERS Jim amp Florence Boop Tom Greeney Eugene Hassinger Mary Hassinger Shirley Kerstetter Alveretta (Pat) Korman Bob Lukens Carol McJilton Carl lsquoBuprsquo Sampsell Meda Struble Scott amp Kurtis VonNeida Betty Wallace Stella Walters Debra Wilson Arletta Zimmerman

OUR FRIENDS amp RELATIVES Carol Brann Mary Brouse Grace Case Sara Earnest Ray Gessner Heather Harrison Richard Harvey Wayne Hess Jay Hollenbacher Linda Katherman Arthur Keister Jr Jeff Kerstetter Keegan Kline Lucille Korman Roy Laudermilch Colby Libhart Hunter Luckenbaugh Pat amp Candy Mitchell Harry Moyer Vicki Newman Mike Osgood Tony Parker Cecil Poston Bill amp Debby Prindle Zachary Prochasko Donald amp Ruth Raker Dean amp Wayne Rishel Linda Ruder Brandi Schlief Bev Sheffler Donald Shemory Gerald Shively Myron amp Francie Shuck Bill amp Shirley Smith Barry Snyder Amanda amp Jamison Sparks Mark Troup Mary VanBuskirk Rick VanHorn amp Family Mary Jane Wagner Sharon Wert David Wilkerson Jean Wolfe David Woods Pat Yount Elma Zeiber

18

REMEMBER IN THOUGHT AND PRAYER

Please help us keep our prayer list current by letting us know of any names that should be added or

removed

OUR MEMBERS Jim amp Florence Boop Tom Greeney Eugene Hassinger Mary Hassinger Shirley Kerstetter Alveretta (Pat) Korman Bob Lukens Carol McJilton Carl lsquoBuprsquo Sampsell Meda Struble Scott amp Kurtis VonNeida Betty Wallace Stella Walters Debra Wilson Arletta Zimmerman

OUR FRIENDS amp RELATIVES Carol Brann Mary Brouse Grace Case Sara Earnest Ray Gessner Heather Harrison Richard Harvey Wayne Hess Jay Hollenbacher Linda Katherman Arthur Keister Jr Jeff Kerstetter Keegan Kline Lucille Korman Roy Laudermilch Colby Libhart Hunter Luckenbaugh Pat amp Candy Mitchell Harry Moyer Vicki Newman Mike Osgood Tony Parker Cecil Poston Bill amp Debby Prindle Zachary Prochasko Donald amp Ruth Raker Dean amp Wayne Rishel Linda Ruder Brandi Schlief Bev Sheffler Donald Shemory Gerald Shively Myron amp Francie Shuck Bill amp Shirley Smith Barry Snyder Amanda amp Jamison Sparks Mark Troup Mary VanBuskirk Rick VanHorn amp Family Mary Jane Wagner Sharon Wert David Wilkerson Jean Wolfe David Woods Pat Yount Elma Zeiber

19

OUR SHUT-INS Carolyn Bowersox Leona Hackenberg Sally Kenamond Betty Lauf Eugene Phillips Carl Sampsell Harold Sampsell Myron Sampsell Richard Schnure Connie Wagner Betty Wallace Caroline Wenrick Debra Wilson

OUR MEN AND WOMEN SERVING IN THE MILITARY Brandi Gemberling

~~~

GIFTS THAT DONrsquoT COST A CENT

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENINGhellip But you must REALLY listen

No interrupting no daydreaming no planning your response Just listening

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTIONhellip Be generous with appropriate hugs kisses pats on the back and handholds

Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTERhellip Clip cartoons Share articles and funny stories

Your gift will say ldquoI love to laugh with yourdquo

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTEhellip It can be a simple ldquoThanks for the helprdquo note or a full sonnet

A brief handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime and may even change a life

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENThellip A simple and sincere ldquoYou look great in redrdquo ldquoYou did a super jobrdquo

or ldquoThat was a wonderful mealrdquo can make someonersquos day

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVORhellip

Every day go out of your way to do something kind

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDEhellip

There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone

Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITIONhellip The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone

really itrsquos not that hard to say Hello or Thank You

20

TREASURERrsquoS REPORT

As of October 27 2015

Actual Budgeted Income for month $1594700 $1088400 Expenses for month $1744000 $1218900 Difference $ -149300 Actual Budgeted Income Year-to-date $15037300 $12699500 Expenses Year-to-date $14336300 $14095800 Difference $701100 Parking Lot Loan Balance $1871097 Heating System Balance $

In the mailbag

Ladies many of you are aware we had problems with the collection and transportation of blankets this year I am trying to plan for next year Butterkrust Bakery which had done the transport in the past no longer has their own trucks Is anyone aware of a company that might lend a truck and driver for next year The date could be flexible as long as it is after Blanket Sunday (First Sunday in October) We could also arrange to have the truck in a central location in the synod for pick-ups Please let me know if you have any suggestions Thanks Sue Baylor (phone 570-279-4766) Thanks also for the folks at St Matthews and the Synod Office for coming through for us this year as well as Dave Zartman who provided the truck

~~~ The Wednesday night church service coincided with the last day of hunting season Our pastor asked

who had bagged a deer No one raised a hand Puzzled the pastor said ldquoI donrsquot get it Last Sunday

many of you said you were missing because of the hunting season I had the whole congregation pray

for your deerrdquo One hunter groaned ldquoWell it worked Theyrsquore all saferdquo

20

TREASURERrsquoS REPORT

As of October 27 2015

Actual Budgeted Income for month $1594700 $1088400 Expenses for month $1744000 $1218900 Difference $ -149300 Actual Budgeted Income Year-to-date $15037300 $12699500 Expenses Year-to-date $14336300 $14095800 Difference $701100 Parking Lot Loan Balance $1871097 Heating System Balance $

In the mailbag

Ladies many of you are aware we had problems with the collection and transportation of blankets this year I am trying to plan for next year Butterkrust Bakery which had done the transport in the past no longer has their own trucks Is anyone aware of a company that might lend a truck and driver for next year The date could be flexible as long as it is after Blanket Sunday (First Sunday in October) We could also arrange to have the truck in a central location in the synod for pick-ups Please let me know if you have any suggestions Thanks Sue Baylor (phone 570-279-4766) Thanks also for the folks at St Matthews and the Synod Office for coming through for us this year as well as Dave Zartman who provided the truck

~~~ The Wednesday night church service coincided with the last day of hunting season Our pastor asked

who had bagged a deer No one raised a hand Puzzled the pastor said ldquoI donrsquot get it Last Sunday

many of you said you were missing because of the hunting season I had the whole congregation pray

for your deerrdquo One hunter groaned ldquoWell it worked Theyrsquore all saferdquo

21

CAMPERSON MEETING January 24 2016 300 pm

This event gives participants the chance to find out whatrsquos going on at camp and tell the story to others It will be held on Sunday January 24 2016 at 300 pm at the Evergreen Center at Mount Luther The camp is an extension of your ministry in the local congregation Mount Luther wants every member of the Upper Susquehanna Synod to know what is happening with this important ministry To do that campersons serve is a liaison between CAMP and your CONGREGATION They are individuals who are interested in camp and want to regularly share our news with others Parents of campers past campers or staff or someone with a genuine interest in outdoor ministry make great campersons Campersons are to be ambassadors and promote our camping ministry in your congregation Each congregation in the Upper Susquehanna Synod is asked to send a representative to this event Campersons will

Share Information Plan and Coordinate a Camp Sunday Recognize Campers Reach Out to promote outdoor ministries Support camp fundraising efforts

Each congregation who sends a camperson will receive Camel Bucks for the camp store for each camper For more information on being a camperson please visit httpwwwcampmountlutherorgprogramcampersonphp Campersons are also invited and encouraged to attend the camps annual Turkey Dinner starting at 400 pm that day Campersons will be given a half-price discount for their ticket to the dinner CAMP MOUNT LUTHER TURKEY BENEFIT DINNER January 24 2016 400-600 pm This event will celebrate Benjamin Franklinrsquos Birthday Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of our country Camp Mount Luther thought it would be fitting to have a turkey dinner to honor his January birthday You are invited to come to his birthday party and support camp at the same time The dinner will be held on Sunday January

22

24 2016 from 400-600 pm at the Evergreen Center at Mount Luther The menu will consist of turkey and all the trimmings Cost for the meal is $14 per person Reservations are required and can be made by contacting the camp office at (570) 922-1587 or cmlcampmountlutherorg Deadline for reservations is Tuesday January 19 2016 at 900 am

CML SUNDAY February 7 2016

The Upper Susquehanna Synod Council has designated that Transfiguration Sunday each year be recognized as ldquoMount Luther Sundayrdquo to help promote outdoor ministries in the synod Members of USS congregations are encouraged to celebrate outdoor ministries on this day February 7 2016 Mount Luther is an extension of the ministry that is done in local Lutheran congregations The camp asks that congregations promote the camp on that Sunday or designate another Sunday this spring to do so Ways to promote the camp include bulletin inserts to share with congregation members Temple Talks camper testimonials bulletin board displays special camp music during Sunday school and church services as well as special offering being collected

GROW IN THE SNOW February 19-20 2016 This yearrsquos synod youth retreat at Camp Mount Luther will be held on February 19-20 All youth in 6-12th grade and their youth leaders are invited to attend The theme of this yearrsquos retreat is ldquoWe Are the Bodyrdquo Gather and Reflect on the Word as you take a closer look at Holy Communion and how we are the Body of Christ Experience your Creator play winter games and find refreshment in the peace of camp in winter The retreat is from Friday night to Saturday afternoon but there is an option for youth and leaders to come just for the day on Saturday Cost is $55 (whole program) or $30 (day only) if registered by February 1 2016 Late fee of $10 added after that date Firm registration deadline of February 12 2016 with no refunds after that deadline Each registered group should provide one adult (21 or over) for every seven youth and at least one adult for each gender represented Cabin assignments will be made based on available adults and number of youth attending Contact Pastor Peter Horn at stlukelcpeterptdnet or Chad Hershberger at chadcampmountlutherorg with questions

~~~

When it snows you have two choices shovel or make snow angels ~Author Unknown

23

Community happenings

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST December 12 900-1100 am Save the Date Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village and Camp Mount Luther are teaming up to provide a fun morning of food fellowship and Christmas crafts and games on Saturday December 12 2015 It will be from 900-1100 am at the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village Common Building More information will be forthcoming but for now mark your calendar

NOTES OF APPRECIATION

ldquoVolunteers are goldrdquo Volunteers are the most valuable commodities in ministry Without them nothing would get done in our churches We are fortunate to have the kind of dedicated people that we do Do you know anyone who should be given a pat on the back and a ldquoThank Yourdquo for the contributions they make in and around the church Let Margie know

THANK YOU TOhellip hellipEveryone who helped in any way with the potpie supper hellipEveryone who has helped cook serve set up clean up and bake for banquets this year hellipOur outgoing council members hellipAll who donated toys for the children who attend the Christmas party

24

hellipAll the volunteers who help with Hopersquos Havenrsquos food amp clothing banks hellipThe crew who prepared and served the Senior Member Dinner hellipThe ldquoband of brothersrdquo who put on the storm windows and readied the grounds for winter hellip Everybody who participated in any way with the apple dumpling sale Dear Members It is me again Eugene saying I would like to say Thank You for all the food cards prayers and visitors during my time in the hospital and at home I appreciate all the people that were concerned about me A special Thank You to Pastor John for his visits at the hospital and at home --Thank You Eugene Hassinger Dear Wonderful Church Family We have come to realize once again how blessed we are to have such a wonderful church family Whenever we need help or friends you are always there We never realize how much we are loved and cared for until something happens to us Our wonderful church family is always there for us Thank you so much for always being there for not only us but anyone in need --Love Steve amp Judy Moyer

25

ALTAR GUILD June Wenrich GREETERS 6 ndash Janet Hileman 13 ndash Linda Smith 20 ndash Evelyn Rice 27 ndash Delight Showalter LAY READERS 6 ndash Drew Christy 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Bonnie Greeney 27 ndash Maurice Clouser

DECEMBER SOUND SYSTEM Lee Spangler CHRISTMAS EVE Maurice amp Barbara Clouser greeters Steve Moyer lay reader Judy Moyer communion assistant

USHERS Barry Spangler Ben Wenrich MUSIC PROVIDERS 6 ndash Gary Hackenberg 13 ndash Diane Valentine 20 ndash Dave Swartz 27 ndash Gary Hackenberg COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 6 ndash Judy Mecouch 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Janice Wagner 27 ndash Tom Catherman

REMINDER

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE HERE WHEN SCHEDULED ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS amp USHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULED DURING THE MONTH

26

If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers to help with one or more of the following positions

please fill it out and return it to the church office

USHER

Iwe will serve as an usher

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

CHILDRENrsquoS CHURCH

Iwe will help with childrenrsquos

church

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR

Iwe will operate the sound

system

Name_____ _______________________________

Telephone________________________________

ALTAR GUILD

Iwe will serve on the altar

guild

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

COMMUNION HELPER

Iwe will serve as a

communion helper

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

GREETERS

Iwe will serve as greeters

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

LAY READER

Iwe will serve as a lay reader

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

23

Community happenings

HOLIDAY BREAKFAST December 12 900-1100 am Save the Date Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village and Camp Mount Luther are teaming up to provide a fun morning of food fellowship and Christmas crafts and games on Saturday December 12 2015 It will be from 900-1100 am at the Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village Common Building More information will be forthcoming but for now mark your calendar

NOTES OF APPRECIATION

ldquoVolunteers are goldrdquo Volunteers are the most valuable commodities in ministry Without them nothing would get done in our churches We are fortunate to have the kind of dedicated people that we do Do you know anyone who should be given a pat on the back and a ldquoThank Yourdquo for the contributions they make in and around the church Let Margie know

THANK YOU TOhellip hellipEveryone who helped in any way with the potpie supper hellipEveryone who has helped cook serve set up clean up and bake for banquets this year hellipOur outgoing council members hellipAll who donated toys for the children who attend the Christmas party

24

hellipAll the volunteers who help with Hopersquos Havenrsquos food amp clothing banks hellipThe crew who prepared and served the Senior Member Dinner hellipThe ldquoband of brothersrdquo who put on the storm windows and readied the grounds for winter hellip Everybody who participated in any way with the apple dumpling sale Dear Members It is me again Eugene saying I would like to say Thank You for all the food cards prayers and visitors during my time in the hospital and at home I appreciate all the people that were concerned about me A special Thank You to Pastor John for his visits at the hospital and at home --Thank You Eugene Hassinger Dear Wonderful Church Family We have come to realize once again how blessed we are to have such a wonderful church family Whenever we need help or friends you are always there We never realize how much we are loved and cared for until something happens to us Our wonderful church family is always there for us Thank you so much for always being there for not only us but anyone in need --Love Steve amp Judy Moyer

25

ALTAR GUILD June Wenrich GREETERS 6 ndash Janet Hileman 13 ndash Linda Smith 20 ndash Evelyn Rice 27 ndash Delight Showalter LAY READERS 6 ndash Drew Christy 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Bonnie Greeney 27 ndash Maurice Clouser

DECEMBER SOUND SYSTEM Lee Spangler CHRISTMAS EVE Maurice amp Barbara Clouser greeters Steve Moyer lay reader Judy Moyer communion assistant

USHERS Barry Spangler Ben Wenrich MUSIC PROVIDERS 6 ndash Gary Hackenberg 13 ndash Diane Valentine 20 ndash Dave Swartz 27 ndash Gary Hackenberg COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 6 ndash Judy Mecouch 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Janice Wagner 27 ndash Tom Catherman

REMINDER

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE HERE WHEN SCHEDULED ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS amp USHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULED DURING THE MONTH

26

If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers to help with one or more of the following positions

please fill it out and return it to the church office

USHER

Iwe will serve as an usher

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

CHILDRENrsquoS CHURCH

Iwe will help with childrenrsquos

church

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR

Iwe will operate the sound

system

Name_____ _______________________________

Telephone________________________________

ALTAR GUILD

Iwe will serve on the altar

guild

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

COMMUNION HELPER

Iwe will serve as a

communion helper

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

GREETERS

Iwe will serve as greeters

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

LAY READER

Iwe will serve as a lay reader

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

24

hellipAll the volunteers who help with Hopersquos Havenrsquos food amp clothing banks hellipThe crew who prepared and served the Senior Member Dinner hellipThe ldquoband of brothersrdquo who put on the storm windows and readied the grounds for winter hellip Everybody who participated in any way with the apple dumpling sale Dear Members It is me again Eugene saying I would like to say Thank You for all the food cards prayers and visitors during my time in the hospital and at home I appreciate all the people that were concerned about me A special Thank You to Pastor John for his visits at the hospital and at home --Thank You Eugene Hassinger Dear Wonderful Church Family We have come to realize once again how blessed we are to have such a wonderful church family Whenever we need help or friends you are always there We never realize how much we are loved and cared for until something happens to us Our wonderful church family is always there for us Thank you so much for always being there for not only us but anyone in need --Love Steve amp Judy Moyer

25

ALTAR GUILD June Wenrich GREETERS 6 ndash Janet Hileman 13 ndash Linda Smith 20 ndash Evelyn Rice 27 ndash Delight Showalter LAY READERS 6 ndash Drew Christy 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Bonnie Greeney 27 ndash Maurice Clouser

DECEMBER SOUND SYSTEM Lee Spangler CHRISTMAS EVE Maurice amp Barbara Clouser greeters Steve Moyer lay reader Judy Moyer communion assistant

USHERS Barry Spangler Ben Wenrich MUSIC PROVIDERS 6 ndash Gary Hackenberg 13 ndash Diane Valentine 20 ndash Dave Swartz 27 ndash Gary Hackenberg COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 6 ndash Judy Mecouch 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Janice Wagner 27 ndash Tom Catherman

REMINDER

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE HERE WHEN SCHEDULED ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS amp USHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULED DURING THE MONTH

26

If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers to help with one or more of the following positions

please fill it out and return it to the church office

USHER

Iwe will serve as an usher

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

CHILDRENrsquoS CHURCH

Iwe will help with childrenrsquos

church

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR

Iwe will operate the sound

system

Name_____ _______________________________

Telephone________________________________

ALTAR GUILD

Iwe will serve on the altar

guild

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

COMMUNION HELPER

Iwe will serve as a

communion helper

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

GREETERS

Iwe will serve as greeters

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

LAY READER

Iwe will serve as a lay reader

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

25

ALTAR GUILD June Wenrich GREETERS 6 ndash Janet Hileman 13 ndash Linda Smith 20 ndash Evelyn Rice 27 ndash Delight Showalter LAY READERS 6 ndash Drew Christy 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Bonnie Greeney 27 ndash Maurice Clouser

DECEMBER SOUND SYSTEM Lee Spangler CHRISTMAS EVE Maurice amp Barbara Clouser greeters Steve Moyer lay reader Judy Moyer communion assistant

USHERS Barry Spangler Ben Wenrich MUSIC PROVIDERS 6 ndash Gary Hackenberg 13 ndash Diane Valentine 20 ndash Dave Swartz 27 ndash Gary Hackenberg COMMUNION ASSISTANTS 6 ndash Judy Mecouch 13 ndash Greg Shuck 20 ndash Janice Wagner 27 ndash Tom Catherman

REMINDER

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING A SUBSTITUTE IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO BE HERE WHEN SCHEDULED ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS SOUND SYSTEM OPERATORS amp USHERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL SERVICES SCHEDULED DURING THE MONTH

26

If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers to help with one or more of the following positions

please fill it out and return it to the church office

USHER

Iwe will serve as an usher

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

CHILDRENrsquoS CHURCH

Iwe will help with childrenrsquos

church

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR

Iwe will operate the sound

system

Name_____ _______________________________

Telephone________________________________

ALTAR GUILD

Iwe will serve on the altar

guild

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

COMMUNION HELPER

Iwe will serve as a

communion helper

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

GREETERS

Iwe will serve as greeters

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

LAY READER

Iwe will serve as a lay reader

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

26

If you would like to be added to our list of volunteers to help with one or more of the following positions

please fill it out and return it to the church office

USHER

Iwe will serve as an usher

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

CHILDRENrsquoS CHURCH

Iwe will help with childrenrsquos

church

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

SOUND SYSTEM OPERATOR

Iwe will operate the sound

system

Name_____ _______________________________

Telephone________________________________

ALTAR GUILD

Iwe will serve on the altar

guild

Name____________________________________

Telephone________________________________

COMMUNION HELPER

Iwe will serve as a

communion helper

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

GREETERS

Iwe will serve as greeters

Name___________________________________

Telephone_______________________________

LAY READER

Iwe will serve as a lay reader

Name_____________________________________

Telephone_________________________________

27

Christrsquos United Lutheran Church 13765 Old Turnpike Rd Millmont Pa 17845 570-922-1860 churchrsquos e-mail culcdejazzdcom pastorrsquos e-mail

pastorjohn4bellschurchcom website www4bellschurchcom

Office Hours Mon-Thu ndash 900 am-230 pm Fri ndash Closed

THE MISSION OF CHRISTrsquoS UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH

Meet ndash we meet each other as sisters and brothers in Christ Invite ndash we invite and welcome others into the body of Christ Share ndash we share the good news of Jesus and our gifts with all Support ndash we support each other as we walk in the ways of Jesus Imagine ndash we imagine life filled with Godrsquos purpose and grace Offer ndash we offer ourselves to God through faith hope and love Nourish ndash we nourish one another in the Word by the Spirit

Christrsquos United Lutheran Church is a community of faith gathered empowered and entrusted with the good news of Jesus Christ to bear witness that we are one body in Christ as together we worship God in all praise and thanksgiving and we serve one another with unconditional love and mercy

THE DEADLINE FOR

ARTICLES FOR THE

JANUARY NEWSLETTER IS

DECEMBER 21

28

STAFF The Congregation The Ministers The Rev John D Yost Pastor Margie Dunkle SecAsst Tr Dianne Shuck Treasurer Janet Hackenberg Asst Tr Al Pantaleo Data Entry Tr Tom Catherman Custodian Paula Christy amp Gary Hackenberg organists Diane Valentine amp Karen Zimmerman Pianists

COUNCIL MEMBERS

Officers Janet Spurr President

Drew Christy Vice President Barry Spangler Council Secretary

Ministry Assignments

FacilitiesAdministration

(deals with property personnel and stewardship)

Jim Boop Tom Catherman Maurice Clouser Eugene Hassinger

Inreach

(focus on ministry within the congregation)

Dennis Boop Dottie Rathfon Dianne Shuck Lee Spangler

Outreach

(related to ministry beyond the congregation)

Dave Murray Theresa Murray Barry Spangler

PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICEhellip hellipwhen a member of your family is sick or is admitted to the hospital so that visits can be made and the proper people notified hellipwhen your address and phone number is changed so the church records can be corrected hellipwhen you movemdashout of town or locally hellipwhen a new baby arrives in your family or in the family of another church member hellipwhen a member of your family leaves home for college or to establish a new residence hellipwhen a new family moves into your neighborhood hellipwhen your class or group plans to have a meeting so that it can be cleared and placed on the church calendar hellipwhen something good happens to you or your family hellipwhen you feel the church can assist you in any way

29

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS MIX RECIPE

Count your blessings with Christmas Blessings Mix Small bags of snack mix each ingredient reminds us of a holiday blessing

Bagged in favor-sized gift bags and decorated with a holiday poem Christmas Blessings Mix brings a festive touch to your Christmas celebrations Share them with church friends co-workers or family for a meaningful gift

Ingredients

2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks 2 cups small pretzels 1 cup cinnamon imperials candy (red hots) 1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins 1 cup peanuts or sunflower seeds 1 cup MampMs-brand chocolate candy 16 Hersheys-brand chocolate kisses printable gift tags

Instructions

In a large bowl gently mix all ingredients except Hersheys Kisses

Place 13 to 12 cup Christmas Blessings Mix in small cellophane treat bags or zipper food storage bags Add one Hersheys Kiss to each bag Seal bag or fold down top to seal

Attach your choice of free printable Christmas Blessings Mix gift tags or bag toppers or hand-write your own tags with the wording below

Makes 16 Christmas Blessing Mix gift bags

Christmas Blessings Mix Poem

Bugles Bring us the joyful message of the Heavenly Host announcing peace on earth good will to men Pretzels Symbol of a mothers loving arms as Mary wrapped her Son in swaddling clothes and laid him in the manger Red Hots Red berries that decorate the holly plant a reminder of eternal life and Christs redemption Nuts or seeds Promise of a a future harvest one we will reap only if seeds are planted and tended with diligence Dried fruits Remind us of the rich gifts brought by the Wise Men MampMs Memories of those who came before us to guide us to a blessed future Hersheys Kiss The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives

30

December 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 1000 Hopersquos Haven 700 Bible Study

3 4

5

6 900 Worship 1000 Koinonia Kafe 1015 Sunday School

7 900 Bon Bons Mixing 600 Bon Bons Coating

8 9 1000 Hopersquos Haven

500 Christkindl Workday

10 430 Christkindl Market

11 1000 Christkindl

Market

12 1000 Christkindl

Market

13 900 Worship 1015 Sunday

School

14

1030 Bible Study

15

700 Council

16 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

17 18 19

20 900 Worship Annual Meeting Sunday School

21

1030 Bible Study

22 23 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

24

730 Christmas Eve Service

25

26

27 900 Worship 1015 Sunday School

28

1030 Bible Study

29 30 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

31

Surely as cometh the winter I know

There are spring violets under the snow`

~R H Newell

29

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS MIX RECIPE

Count your blessings with Christmas Blessings Mix Small bags of snack mix each ingredient reminds us of a holiday blessing

Bagged in favor-sized gift bags and decorated with a holiday poem Christmas Blessings Mix brings a festive touch to your Christmas celebrations Share them with church friends co-workers or family for a meaningful gift

Ingredients

2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks 2 cups small pretzels 1 cup cinnamon imperials candy (red hots) 1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins 1 cup peanuts or sunflower seeds 1 cup MampMs-brand chocolate candy 16 Hersheys-brand chocolate kisses printable gift tags

Instructions

In a large bowl gently mix all ingredients except Hersheys Kisses

Place 13 to 12 cup Christmas Blessings Mix in small cellophane treat bags or zipper food storage bags Add one Hersheys Kiss to each bag Seal bag or fold down top to seal

Attach your choice of free printable Christmas Blessings Mix gift tags or bag toppers or hand-write your own tags with the wording below

Makes 16 Christmas Blessing Mix gift bags

Christmas Blessings Mix Poem

Bugles Bring us the joyful message of the Heavenly Host announcing peace on earth good will to men Pretzels Symbol of a mothers loving arms as Mary wrapped her Son in swaddling clothes and laid him in the manger Red Hots Red berries that decorate the holly plant a reminder of eternal life and Christs redemption Nuts or seeds Promise of a a future harvest one we will reap only if seeds are planted and tended with diligence Dried fruits Remind us of the rich gifts brought by the Wise Men MampMs Memories of those who came before us to guide us to a blessed future Hersheys Kiss The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives

30

December 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 1000 Hopersquos Haven 700 Bible Study

3 4

5

6 900 Worship 1000 Koinonia Kafe 1015 Sunday School

7 900 Bon Bons Mixing 600 Bon Bons Coating

8 9 1000 Hopersquos Haven

500 Christkindl Workday

10 430 Christkindl Market

11 1000 Christkindl

Market

12 1000 Christkindl

Market

13 900 Worship 1015 Sunday

School

14

1030 Bible Study

15

700 Council

16 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

17 18 19

20 900 Worship Annual Meeting Sunday School

21

1030 Bible Study

22 23 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

24

730 Christmas Eve Service

25

26

27 900 Worship 1015 Sunday School

28

1030 Bible Study

29 30 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

31

Surely as cometh the winter I know

There are spring violets under the snow`

~R H Newell

30

December 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 1000 Hopersquos Haven 700 Bible Study

3 4

5

6 900 Worship 1000 Koinonia Kafe 1015 Sunday School

7 900 Bon Bons Mixing 600 Bon Bons Coating

8 9 1000 Hopersquos Haven

500 Christkindl Workday

10 430 Christkindl Market

11 1000 Christkindl

Market

12 1000 Christkindl

Market

13 900 Worship 1015 Sunday

School

14

1030 Bible Study

15

700 Council

16 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

17 18 19

20 900 Worship Annual Meeting Sunday School

21

1030 Bible Study

22 23 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

24

730 Christmas Eve Service

25

26

27 900 Worship 1015 Sunday School

28

1030 Bible Study

29 30 1000 Hopersquos Haven

700 Bible Study

31

Surely as cometh the winter I know

There are spring violets under the snow`

~R H Newell