AMERICAN Lu theran CHURCH

Holiday Edition

Terrific Tuesday Lunch (TTL - a time of fellowship for adults of all ages) will host the High Desert Flute Circle. Members of this group have blessed our traditional worship numerous times and are looking forward to being with us on November 19 at 11:30 AM. This will be a Christmas- inspired program. Come join us! RSVP to the church office at 445-4348.

TTL gathers at noon in the fellowship hall, and has a homecooked meal with a suggested donation of $5. Come for the food and fellowship and enjoy the program. If you are able to take a break from work, and the usual office chatter, you might try TTL. Our next get together is on January 28.

terrific Tuesday

Lunch

FREE FAMILY EVENT

ALGood News Puppets Presents

“Countdown to Christmas ” Friday, Nov. 22 - 6:30PM

ALC Fellowship Hall

Join Pete Penguin and his puppet friends as they count down to Christmas and the

celebration of baby Jesus’ birth!

Wednesday November 27

7:00 PM in the Sanctuary

A new tradition begins! In order to decorate our worship spaces for Christmas, we are asking the congregation for donations toward festive décor, flowers, trees, and wreaths. A special Christmas Eve bulletin insert will acknowledge gifts given in honor of, in memory of, or in celebration of individuals. Please pick up a donation form at the Welcome Center or in the church office, complete it with your information, and submit your contribution. Any amount is welcomed! Donations will be accepted until December 18. Questions? Contact the church office at 445-4348. Thank you in advance for your generous support in creating an extraordinary and festive environment as we welcome the Christ Child! And Merry Christmas from the American Lutheran Staff.

ALC’s Family & Youth Ministries will again be in the Prescott Electric Light Parade which will be held Saturday, Nov. 30th at 6PM at courthouse town square. EVERYONE is encouraged to attend this fun-filled hometown event and help pass out WTB (Walk Through Bethlehem) fliers to the crowd. Come support ALC and enjoy this magical evening of lights!

Prescott Resort 1500 E. State Route 69

Prescott, AZ November 30 - December 30

ALC’s MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) has an entry in this year’s display.

Go check out this FREE family event!

WALK THROUGH BETHLEHEM Wed. Dec. 4 1:30 - 3:30 PM Thu. Dec. 5 5:30 - 8:30 PM Fri. Dec. 6 5:30 - 8:30 PM Sat. dec. 7 1:30 - 3:30 PM Sun. Dec. 8 1:30 - 3:30 PM

WTB Build dates: Tues. & Wed. November 26 & 27 — 8am - Noon

Yule Fest Saturday, December 14, 3:00 PM

Sunday, December 15, 6:00 PM

Seating is open so arrive early. Free admission, with a freewill offering received.

Yule Fest is directed by Minister of Music, David Sherman.

What Sweeter Music - Music from Around the World will join a 45-voice choir, handbells, pipe organ, full chamber orchestra, and the congregation to create the most beautiful selections of Christmas music you will hear this holiday season. Make Yule Fest at ALC an annual Christmastime tradition for your family as we proclaim the Good News of Christ’s birth in word and song! Come, and bring a friend!

Around the Town

Hannah’s Heart: a play by local playwright Melanie Ewbank and Prescott author, Diane Iverson. Dec. 6 & 7 at 7:00PM and Dec. 8 at 3:00PM - Ruth Street Theatre (Prescott High School) 1050 N. Ruth Street, Prescott. ALC’s member, Chris Fite, has a starring role in the production.

OTHER LOCAL CHRISTMAS EVENTS

Enchanted Christmas - Nov. 29 - Dec. 30 12PM - 8PM - Prescott Gateway Mall

Prescott Christmas Parade - Sat. Dec. 7

1PM - Courthouse Plaza

Prescott Courthouse Lighting Sat. Dec. 7 - 8PM Courthouse Plaza

Acker Musical Showcase Fri. Dec. 13 - 5-8:30PM

Downtown Courthouse Plaza Shops

ALC’s Beautiful Signers will be busy during the Holiday Season with the following performances: Nov. 23: NAZ Suns Game - 5PM - PV Event Center Dec. 3: Willow Wind - 10AM Dec. 9: Samaritan Village - 3:15AM Dec. 13: Acker Night - 5PM Dec. 16: Signers/Chimers Christmas Party at ALC Dec. 17: Pioneer Home - 1:30 PM Dec. 20: YEI Christmas Party - 11AM

How AMERICAN LUTHERAN SCHOOL Celebrates CHRISTmas! ALS makes Christmas special for our students in many ways. Each of our classes turns their dramatic play center into a live nativity where students can be Mary, Joseph or the angels and reenact the Christmas story. We have our own private tour of Walk through Bethlehem. Miss Kathy walks us through the sights and sounds of that very special night.

ALS hosts two family events for Christmas: in early December we have a Christmas craft night. All our families are invited to an evening of creating festive crafts to decorate their homes and enjoy snowman soup (Hot Chocolate) and homemade treats. Later in December, all our families come together for a Christmas Chapel in the Sanctuary.

Ms. Tricia leads the message in Chapel, each class performs a Christmas fingerplay, and the whole group sings traditional Christmas carols together. Our outreach and service projects include participating in Operation Christmas Child with Samaritan’s Purse and visiting Good Samaritan assisted living center to sing and spread Christmas joy with the residents. Merry Christmas from American Lutheran School!

, 24 4:00 PM - Family Candlelight Service - Fellowship Hall

6:00 PM - Candlelight Service - Sanctuary

8:00 PM-Candlelight Service - Sanctuary

10:00 PM - Candlelight w/Holy Communion - Sanctuary

Ushers, Greeters & Communion Assistants Needed - call Rachel in office