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This week let us keep in our prayers. . .
Our leaders, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, and Bishop Bill Gafkjen; Pastor John and Pastor Jim; and our congregational councils.
For our congregations we continue forward together in mission and ministry.
For those who are ill especially, Jean Bailey, Chuck Immel, Margaret Saul, Sheryl Schrameyer, Delores Troyer
For those who are homebound, especially Chic Lantz
For those who are in the Nursing Home or Senior Living, especially Doris Berghorn, Jurgen Faldoe, Sr., Betty Kurtz, Mary Louise Laser, Virginia Lieding, John Peebles, Sr., Tess Rendleman, Lavonne Yoder, Dorothy King
Those who are or recently have been in the hospital, especially Gary Armstrong, Kathy Johnson, Lucca Miller
For First English households of the week: Carleen Shidler and Chris, Jillian, Lorelei, & Lucy Shively
For those Serving in the Armed Forces and their families especially, Nick Bell, Richard Berghorn, Bryon Ferguson, Jarvis Hunt, Aaron Mills, Mike Raffel, Brian Schmanski, and Jason Straw.
For peace on earth, especially in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, & wherever Christians are persecuted; and for an end to violence on our streets.
Amen. If you would like to add/remove a name to/from this prayer list, please contact either church office.
1 CHURCH: 2 LOCATIONS202 S. Greene Rd. Worship 8:30am
406 S. 5th St. Worship 10:30am
Trinity Lutheran Church: “Worship God, Grow in Faith, Serve Others.”
www.trinitygoshen.org O: 533-5760 Greene Road
First English Lutheran Church: “Worship, Live, and Share God’s life through scripture, sacrament, and service to all of God’s family.”
www.lutheransonline.com/felcgoshen O:533-3773 5th and Madison
Welcome to Worship.
For these past 8 months the congregations of First English and Trinity Lutheran have been in discernment about our futures together. On November 24 both congregations voted to consolidate as one multi-site congregation in Goshen. Both locations (5th and Madison / Greene Road) will continue to be worship and mission centers in Goshen. We ask for your continued prayers as we move forward together in mission and ministry. !This morning we will celebrate Holy Communion as part of our worship service. We believe that Christ is the host of this meal and all are welcome to come and receive. We are Glad that you are Here!
December 1, 2013
Today 1: 4p Faith & Film (T)
Monday 2: 9a Hope Circle @ Trolly Cafe
Wednesday 4: 6:30p Holden Evening Prayer / WNL (FE)
Thursday 5: 6p Handbell choir (T); 7p Sanctuary choir (T)
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week of Dec. 1, 2013
Please detach this page and put it in a place you can refer to it during the week, on your fridge, bedside table, etc.
8:30am Entrance E 242 “Awake, Awake, & Greet the New Dawn”
Hymn of Day E 260 “The King Shall Come”
Communion E 252 “Each Winter As the Year Grows Colder”
E 438 “My Lord, What a Morning”
Sending Screen “Go Out With Joy”
10:30am
Entrance E 246 “Hark! A Thrilling Voice”
Hymn of Day E 259 “Fling Wide the Door”
Communion E 439 “Soon and Very Soon”
Sending E 438 “My Lord, What a Morning”
Choir Anthem - both sites “We Are Waiting” Sally K Albrecht & Charles Wesley/Jay Althouse
NEXT CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Today 6:33pm at Trinity Location
HYMNS THIS MORNING
Those Serving in Worship today are:
8:30a 10:30a
Lay Assistant: Jennifer Anglin LaRayne Siegmann
Reader: Jean Martin Judy Teall
Acolyte: Kai Gibson
Cantor:
Greeters: Laura & Todd Martin
Ushers: Steve Kercher, Paul Kreuter Todd Martin, Fred Kramp, Brad Arnsdorf, Drew Lincoln Jim & Joey Gibson
Money Counters: Beth Kreuter, Jim Gibson, Clara Fry Larry Borchelt, Dennis Wetmore
Coffee Fellowship: Todd & Laura Martin
Those serving next week:
Lay Assistant: Fred Avery Sue Perri Reader/Lector: Bonnie McDowell Sheryl Schrameyer
Acolyte: Kara Pounds
Cantor:
Greeters: Doris & Larry Cripe
Ushers: Steve Kercher, Paul Kreuter Mark Coleman, Wayne Miller, Brad Arnsdorf, Drew Lincoln Tom Murto, Chuck Teall
Money Counters: Beth Kreuter, Jim Gibson, Tom Murto Larry Borchelt, Dennis Wetmore
Coffee Fellowship: Richard & Carolyn Eysol
Advent 1
Staff John Hickey, Pastor [email protected]
O:533-5760 x103, Direct and Text: 574-643-7608
Office Hours: Monday 1-3p (FELC), Thursday 9-11a (Trinity) or by appt.
Jim Ward, Interim Pastor [email protected]
O:533-3773, Direct and Text: 574-862-6012
Office Hours: Wednesday 3-5p (Trinity), Thursday 9-11a (FELC) or by appt.
Betty Freeland, Secretary First English /Good Shepherd Nursery School
[email protected] O:533-3773
Kathy Stutsman, Secretary Trinity [email protected] O:533-5760 x101
Office Hours (Trinity) T-F 8-4pm
Kay Hoffmeister, Organist/ Bell Choir Director Trinity [email protected]
Tim Schreck, Organist First English [email protected]
Dean DeVoe, Choir Director Trinity [email protected]
Stacia Johnson, Bookkeeper Trinity [email protected]
O:533-5760 x102, Office Hours: M & Th 9-1
Vicki Hartman, Custodian Trinity; Ron Herr, Groundskeeper Trinity; Stephanie Bontrager, Custodian First English
Sermon Notes
Matthew 24:36-44
Isaiah 2:1-5 Psalm 122
Romans 13:11-14
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Flowers on the First English Altar today are given by Sue & Bob Schrameyer
Search: First English and Trinity Lutheran- Goshen
Signs of our stewardship... Attendance last week 8:30am 79 10:30am 84 Total 163
Giving to budget $ 2,932.05 (T) $2,245 (FE)
Needed weekly $ 4,477.60 (T) $3,962.00 (FE) !Trinity Financial statement: If you would like a 3rd quarter copy of your financial statement contact Stacia @ 574-633-5620.
Results from this afternoons congregational meetings. Resolution to consolidate as one congregation with multiple sites. !First English: 57 in favor; 11 opposed !Trinity: 80 in favor; 18 opposed Vote to consolidate passes in both congregation with 2/3 majority. !
Please continue to pray for God to lead us as we move forward together.
Time to order your Poinsettias @ Trinity $6 SUPER EIGHT DINNERS-CHAT AND CHEW This wonderful way to get to know
others is back! Trinity and First English members agree to have dinner in each others homes or in a restaurant. These dinners will meet once a month during January, February and March. Rotation of the couples makes it possible to meet many people. A schedule will be made for the people who sign up. Single people are welcome to sign up too. For more information please read the Guidelines in the Red Book or on the bulletin board. Questions.. Trinity-please see Diane Hess or Kris Rowe. First English- please see Lauren Murto. If you haven’t been part of these dinners you are missing out. Deadline to sign up is December 2nd.
It’s better to give and receive. Learn how. !Are there people and organizations in your life that you care about and want to help sustain financially? If so, be sure to attend this complimentary one-hour presentation, “Your Legacy—Family, Church, Charity,” on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 4:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, dinner will be served. Thrivent Financial representative Cheryl Avery, FIC, will introduce you to ways to unleash your generosity and ensure your legacy lives on. To RSVP, contact Cheryl Avery at 574-862-2815 or [email protected]. !No products will be sold at this event. Wednesday Nite Live! during Advent
@ First English 6:30p Holden Evening Prayer 7p Intergenerational Activities
Handbell & Choir rehearsals will be on THURSDAYS during Advent … Dec. 5, 12, 19 @ Trinity.
Bells: 6p Choir: 7p
FAITH and FILM Trinity Site Today @ 4pm *Please note date change due to Congregational meeting and Christmas !Life of Pi (Rated PG for emotional thematic content throughout, and some action sequences/peril) A magical adventure story centering on Pi Patel, the precocious son of a zoo keeper. After a shipwreck, Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean on a 26-foot lifeboat with a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker fighting for survival.
Sponsored by the Elkhart Country Chapter of Thrivent: everyone is invited to attend a free presentation of "Winterlude" at Elkhart Civic Theatre/Bristol Opera House Sat., Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m. Join us for this "combination of seasonal music, dance and fun, a perfect way to celebrate the holidays with friends and family to get you into a festive mood." Free admission is being offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Call Diane Erickson ASAP at 269-641-2182 to reserve your seats.
HOPE CIRCLE will meet Monday Dec. 2nd at 9am at The Trolley Restaurant in the Old Bag Factory. This will be our last meeting until next March. All women of Trinity and First English are invited to join us for breakfast and some Christmas devotions. Please call Cynthia Hockins at 535-9219 if you have questions.
Mixers December 15th 4p-6p
Potluck …Bring a dish to share
Program: Christmas Bingo Bring a wrapped White Elephant gift to be used as a prize. A few Christmas carols will be sung and Christmas cards will be provided for sending to our shut-ins.
Andrew Holloman will be baptized today at our First English location.