NATIVITY NEWS DECEMBER 2015

Martin Luther was quite fond of the Advent and Christmas season because in it he recognized

the miracle of all miracles: Immanuel, God with us. Luther was captivated not only by God

living among us but also the lowly state of Christ’s incarnation. Struck by Jesus’ humbleness,

Luther once preached in a Christmas sermon, “If Christ had arrived with trumpets and lain in a

cradle of gold, his birth would have been a splendid affair. But it would not be a

He was rather to lie in the lap of a poor maiden and be thought of little significance in the eyes

of the world. Now I can come to him. Now he reveals himself to the miserable in order not to

give any impression that he arrives with great p

manners.” Indeed, who would have ever thought that God almighty would smell of a stable?

Because of Jesus’ humble beginnings there is a subtle theological danger that has exploded on

the scene these days concerning Immanuel, and it has become quite popular. Appearing new,

the danger is simply the old patripassion heresy that has plagued the church for years.

Patripassionism is the belief that God, specifically God the Father, suffers. The list of those

who have revived it reads like a virtual who’s who list of contemporary theologians. Their

names may not be familiar to you, but my hunch is their influence has impacted you in ways

you don’t even recognize. If you’ve ever heard the haunting theme song for the televisi

Joan of Arcadia, you know what I’m talking about. In

aloud what it would be like if God was one of us, just a stranger, a slob on a bus. Her

conclusion is he’d suffer the same loneliness people often suffer as he

heaven for someone to call. Thus, for Osborne, God is relatable because he is a fellow sufferer

along the path of life. Sadly, this song is thought by many to be Christian. It is not. While the

song certainly highlights the problem of God not preached, it does nothing to relieve the angst

created by the hidden God. We are simply left to make sense of God by wondering if he is for

NATIVITY NEWS DECEMBER 2015

Pastor’s Ponderings

Martin Luther was quite fond of the Advent and Christmas season because in it he recognized

the miracle of all miracles: Immanuel, God with us. Luther was captivated not only by God

but also the lowly state of Christ’s incarnation. Struck by Jesus’ humbleness,

Luther once preached in a Christmas sermon, “If Christ had arrived with trumpets and lain in a

cradle of gold, his birth would have been a splendid affair. But it would not be a

He was rather to lie in the lap of a poor maiden and be thought of little significance in the eyes

of the world. Now I can come to him. Now he reveals himself to the miserable in order not to

give any impression that he arrives with great power, splendor, wisdom, and aristocratic

manners.” Indeed, who would have ever thought that God almighty would smell of a stable?

Because of Jesus’ humble beginnings there is a subtle theological danger that has exploded on

Immanuel, and it has become quite popular. Appearing new,

the danger is simply the old patripassion heresy that has plagued the church for years.

Patripassionism is the belief that God, specifically God the Father, suffers. The list of those

ved it reads like a virtual who’s who list of contemporary theologians. Their

names may not be familiar to you, but my hunch is their influence has impacted you in ways

you don’t even recognize. If you’ve ever heard the haunting theme song for the televisi

you know what I’m talking about. In “One of Us,” Joan Osborne wonders

aloud what it would be like if God was one of us, just a stranger, a slob on a bus. Her

conclusion is he’d suffer the same loneliness people often suffer as he sits waiting all alone in

heaven for someone to call. Thus, for Osborne, God is relatable because he is a fellow sufferer

along the path of life. Sadly, this song is thought by many to be Christian. It is not. While the

problem of God not preached, it does nothing to relieve the angst

created by the hidden God. We are simply left to make sense of God by wondering if he is for

Martin Luther was quite fond of the Advent and Christmas season because in it he recognized

the miracle of all miracles: Immanuel, God with us. Luther was captivated not only by God

but also the lowly state of Christ’s incarnation. Struck by Jesus’ humbleness,

Luther once preached in a Christmas sermon, “If Christ had arrived with trumpets and lain in a

cradle of gold, his birth would have been a splendid affair. But it would not be a comfort to me.

He was rather to lie in the lap of a poor maiden and be thought of little significance in the eyes

of the world. Now I can come to him. Now he reveals himself to the miserable in order not to

ower, splendor, wisdom, and aristocratic

manners.” Indeed, who would have ever thought that God almighty would smell of a stable?

Because of Jesus’ humble beginnings there is a subtle theological danger that has exploded on

Immanuel, and it has become quite popular. Appearing new,

the danger is simply the old patripassion heresy that has plagued the church for years.

Patripassionism is the belief that God, specifically God the Father, suffers. The list of those

ved it reads like a virtual who’s who list of contemporary theologians. Their

names may not be familiar to you, but my hunch is their influence has impacted you in ways

you don’t even recognize. If you’ve ever heard the haunting theme song for the television show

Joan Osborne wonders

aloud what it would be like if God was one of us, just a stranger, a slob on a bus. Her

sits waiting all alone in

heaven for someone to call. Thus, for Osborne, God is relatable because he is a fellow sufferer

along the path of life. Sadly, this song is thought by many to be Christian. It is not. While the

problem of God not preached, it does nothing to relieve the angst

created by the hidden God. We are simply left to make sense of God by wondering if he is for

us or against us or if he even matters. God remaining behind a mask is always the problem of

God as fellow sufferer. Now we must be careful at this juncture because it is true that Jesus is

God and Jesus did in fact suffer. Theological precision is required so that we don’t diminish

the work of Jesus Christ, or simply collapse Jesus and God togeth

the Trinity. It is more proper to say God is involved in the suffering of Jesus rather than an

unqualified use of a phrase like “God suffers.” That brings me to my point, while Jesus’

humble state makes Christ available to a

teaches us that Christ went even deeper in human flesh to that state ever human, regardless of

socioeconomic status, inhabits, life under the law. “Born of a woman, born under the law,” we

read about Christ. Now those who are under the law are under a curse because the law

demands perfection and who among us is perfect. Thus, Jesus’ position under the law certainly

makes him a fellow sufferer of the law with us, but Jesus, because he is God, went deeper

to a place we cannot go. Not only was he under the curse of the law, he became the curse by

taking the sins of the world. In other words, Jesus became sin; he became the only sinner and

bore the entire condemnation of the law and it killed him. F

poor in their suffering, the purpose of Christmas was for Immanuel to take the sins of the world

and bear them away so that they are no more. Yet, it pleased God the Father to raise God the

son from the dead, minus the sin. That means there is hope for us because salvation,

justification, freedom from the curse and condemnation of the law has been obtained by Jesus,

and he did this for us. Remember his words to the disciples in that room where they were

hiding after the crucifixion? “Peace be with you,” is what he said. They deserved judgment

and death for betraying the Lord. Instead they got forgiveness, and forgiveness always results

in peace with God. Therefore, all that remains is to deliver the goods, to give y

that Christ came incarnate and died to obtain, the good news, and that is why I say to you, you

are forgiven unconditionally by the Father because of Jesus and what he has done for you.

Merry Christmas!

Peace

Scott

Christmas Cookie Swap. Sunday, would like to participate, bring two dozen cookies and we will swap goodies. Please sign up on

the Cookie Swap sign-in sheet in the narthex so we have an idea of h

participating. Any questions, please see Hannah or Debi Poole.

us or against us or if he even matters. God remaining behind a mask is always the problem of

d as fellow sufferer. Now we must be careful at this juncture because it is true that Jesus is

God and Jesus did in fact suffer. Theological precision is required so that we don’t diminish

the work of Jesus Christ, or simply collapse Jesus and God together and forget the Doctrine of

the Trinity. It is more proper to say God is involved in the suffering of Jesus rather than an

unqualified use of a phrase like “God suffers.” That brings me to my point, while Jesus’

humble state makes Christ available to all, including the poor and suffering, the Scripture

teaches us that Christ went even deeper in human flesh to that state ever human, regardless of

socioeconomic status, inhabits, life under the law. “Born of a woman, born under the law,” we

ist. Now those who are under the law are under a curse because the law

demands perfection and who among us is perfect. Thus, Jesus’ position under the law certainly

makes him a fellow sufferer of the law with us, but Jesus, because he is God, went deeper

to a place we cannot go. Not only was he under the curse of the law, he became the curse by

taking the sins of the world. In other words, Jesus became sin; he became the only sinner and

bore the entire condemnation of the law and it killed him. Far from simply identifying with the

poor in their suffering, the purpose of Christmas was for Immanuel to take the sins of the world

and bear them away so that they are no more. Yet, it pleased God the Father to raise God the

sin. That means there is hope for us because salvation,

justification, freedom from the curse and condemnation of the law has been obtained by Jesus,

and he did this for us. Remember his words to the disciples in that room where they were

e crucifixion? “Peace be with you,” is what he said. They deserved judgment

and death for betraying the Lord. Instead they got forgiveness, and forgiveness always results

in peace with God. Therefore, all that remains is to deliver the goods, to give y

that Christ came incarnate and died to obtain, the good news, and that is why I say to you, you

are forgiven unconditionally by the Father because of Jesus and what he has done for you.

Sunday, December 20th, immediately after the 10:30 service. If you

would like to participate, bring two dozen cookies and we will swap goodies. Please sign up on

in sheet in the narthex so we have an idea of how many will be

participating. Any questions, please see Hannah or Debi Poole.

us or against us or if he even matters. God remaining behind a mask is always the problem of

d as fellow sufferer. Now we must be careful at this juncture because it is true that Jesus is

God and Jesus did in fact suffer. Theological precision is required so that we don’t diminish

er and forget the Doctrine of

the Trinity. It is more proper to say God is involved in the suffering of Jesus rather than an

unqualified use of a phrase like “God suffers.” That brings me to my point, while Jesus’

ll, including the poor and suffering, the Scripture

teaches us that Christ went even deeper in human flesh to that state ever human, regardless of

socioeconomic status, inhabits, life under the law. “Born of a woman, born under the law,” we

ist. Now those who are under the law are under a curse because the law

demands perfection and who among us is perfect. Thus, Jesus’ position under the law certainly

makes him a fellow sufferer of the law with us, but Jesus, because he is God, went deeper still

to a place we cannot go. Not only was he under the curse of the law, he became the curse by

taking the sins of the world. In other words, Jesus became sin; he became the only sinner and

ar from simply identifying with the

poor in their suffering, the purpose of Christmas was for Immanuel to take the sins of the world

and bear them away so that they are no more. Yet, it pleased God the Father to raise God the

sin. That means there is hope for us because salvation,

justification, freedom from the curse and condemnation of the law has been obtained by Jesus,

and he did this for us. Remember his words to the disciples in that room where they were

e crucifixion? “Peace be with you,” is what he said. They deserved judgment

and death for betraying the Lord. Instead they got forgiveness, and forgiveness always results

in peace with God. Therefore, all that remains is to deliver the goods, to give you the promise

that Christ came incarnate and died to obtain, the good news, and that is why I say to you, you

are forgiven unconditionally by the Father because of Jesus and what he has done for you.

, immediately after the 10:30 service. If you

would like to participate, bring two dozen cookies and we will swap goodies. Please sign up on

ow many will be

The angel tree to help families at the Center for Vangels, two angels (one for toys, one for clothes) for each of fifteen take an angel (or two or three) and help make Christmas brighter for families being served by the Center for Violence Prevention (CVP). Please angel(s) you take from the tree.

Add some paper and ribbon and Be sure to clearly mark your gift with the number of your angel.

LIVE NATIVITY

Nativity Lutheran Church's Live December 5th, f rom 6 to 8 p.m. and

Celebrating twenty-four years asdep ic t all the traditional figures.men will be portrayed by members of the church. Adding to the authenticity are lanimals including a cow, donkey,be present.

Narration by Bob Holland (former Director of Radio for Mississippi Public Broadcasting) accompanies the scene describing

Preparations for the scene beginrepair and renew the costumes. set up the stable and hang the lightsfilling the 300 luminaries with sanapproaches. Finally the animals

Visitors are invited to drive by orthe true meaning of the season. Hot r

Volunteers are needed for all the characters, greeters, food service, and help with costumes. Please sign up in the narthex.

he angel tree to help families at the Center for Violence Prevention is up . There are thirty angels, two angels (one for toys, one for clothes) for each of fifteen children.

(or two or three) and help make Christmas brighter for families being served by the Center for Violence Prevention (CVP). Please sign your name next to the number of the

and ribbon and return unwrapped gifts to the church by December 13Be sure to clearly mark your gift with the number of your angel.

Live Nativity Scene will be staged th i s yea r onand on Sunday, December 6th, from 6 to 8 p.m.

four years as a community tradition, the scene in 2015 w i l l aga in s. Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, shepherd

portrayed by members of the church. Adding to the authenticity are ldonkey, sheep and goats. Even one of the wise me

Narration by Bob Holland (former Director of Radio for Mississippi Public Broadcasting) describing the events that took place over 2000 years

begin in the summer when the ladies of the church Then the weekend before Thanksgiving thelights for the star. The youth help the morningsand, setting them out and lighting them as

animals arrive and the scene is set for the annual

or park and walk up and begin the month byseason. Hot refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall.

Volunteers are needed for all the characters, greeters, food service, and help with costumes. Please sign up in the narthex.

iolence Prevention is up . There are thirty children. Be an angel,

(or two or three) and help make Christmas brighter for families being served by next to the number of the

gifts to the church by December 13th.

on Saturday, 8 p.m.

wi l l aga in shepherds, and the wise

portrayed by members of the church. Adding to the authenticity are live stable men's camels will

Narration by Bob Holland (former Director of Radio for Mississippi Public Broadcasting) years ago.

church check, the church men

morning of the scene evening

annual event

by remembering fellowship hall.

Volunteers are needed for all the characters, greeters, food service, and help with

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON

Our annual luncheon for Harbor House is coming up December 12their ladies for morning fellowship of crafts followed by a delicious lunch. the narthex and help brighten the holiday season for those who are struggling with difficult times in their lives.

OTHER HOLIDAY GIFTS

Your social ministry committee will use funds raised at the rummage sale/craft fair to purchase small Christmas gifts for the residents of Whitfield and Grace House.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2ndMIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2ndMIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2ndMIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2nd

at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals

which are usually soup and sandwiches. A signwhich are usually soup and sandwiches. A signwhich are usually soup and sandwiches. A signwhich are usually soup and sandwiches. A sign

narthex. narthex. narthex. narthex.

It is time to order poinsettias for Christmas.December 13th. Order Blanks are in the narthex for pick up.

Our annual luncheon for Harbor House is coming up December 12th. You’ve invited to join their ladies for morning fellowship of crafts followed by a delicious lunch. Please sign up in

and help brighten the holiday season for those who are struggling with difficult

Your social ministry committee will use funds raised at the rummage sale/craft fair to purchase small Christmas gifts for the residents of Whitfield and Grace House.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2ndMIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2ndMIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2ndMIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES START DECEMBER 2nd

at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals

which are usually soup and sandwiches. A signwhich are usually soup and sandwiches. A signwhich are usually soup and sandwiches. A signwhich are usually soup and sandwiches. A sign----up sheet for the meals is posted in up sheet for the meals is posted in up sheet for the meals is posted in up sheet for the meals is posted in

It is time to order poinsettias for Christmas. The last day toOrder Blanks are in the narthex for pick up.

. You’ve invited to join Please sign up in

and help brighten the holiday season for those who are struggling with difficult

Your social ministry committee will use funds raised at the rummage sale/craft fair to purchase

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at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals at 6 PM and services are at 7 PM. We need volunteers to sign up for the meals

up sheet for the meals is posted in up sheet for the meals is posted in up sheet for the meals is posted in up sheet for the meals is posted in

The last day to order is

We still have copies of our excellent newest cookbook: “TASTE AND SEE.” This would be a great gift idea for the office Christmas gift exchange or a special gift for Great Aunt Edith who collects cookbooks.Baker’s rack in the hall by the kitchen.special”!

Consider Charitable Contributions of Appreciated Stock to Nativity

One way to boost your charitable of cash. You deduct the shares' fair market value and avoid income tax on the capital gain. Nativity then sells the shares and has the money to use to proclaim the Gospel. You may electronically transfer ownership of stock to Nativity’s account by contacting Ann Starr, 601942-3369. To transfer stock ownership electronically, the DTC number and Nativity’s account number will be needed.

$$$$$$$Treasurer’s October Report of Budget(Oper

Planned

Expense*

Oct, 2015 13,315

Oct, 2014 12,837

YTD, 2015 133,154

YTD, 2014 128,371

* excluding special funds

We still have copies of our excellent newest cookbook: “TASTE AND SEE.” This would be a great gift idea for the office Christmas gift exchange or a

at Aunt Edith who collects cookbooks. See the display on the Baker’s rack in the hall by the kitchen. Be sure to check out our “bundle

Consider Charitable Contributions of Appreciated Stock to

One way to boost your charitable contributions is to give shares of appreciated stock instead of cash. You deduct the shares' fair market value and avoid income tax on the capital gain. Nativity then sells the shares and has the money to use to proclaim the Gospel. You may

transfer ownership of stock to Nativity’s account by contacting Ann Starr, 6013369. To transfer stock ownership electronically, the DTC number and Nativity’s account

Treasurer’s October Report of Budget(Operating)Expenses*

Actual Actual

Paid Expense* Offerings* Difference

12,246 18,929

11,706 11,763

127,212 116,757

123,544 118,378

We still have copies of our excellent newest cookbook: “TASTE AND SEE.” This would be a great gift idea for the office Christmas gift exchange or a

See the display on the Be sure to check out our “bundle

Consider Charitable Contributions of Appreciated Stock to

contributions is to give shares of appreciated stock instead of cash. You deduct the shares' fair market value and avoid income tax on the capital gain. Nativity then sells the shares and has the money to use to proclaim the Gospel. You may

transfer ownership of stock to Nativity’s account by contacting Ann Starr, 601-3369. To transfer stock ownership electronically, the DTC number and Nativity’s account

ating)Expenses*$$$$$$$

Actual

Difference

+ 6,683

+ 57

- 10,455

- 5,166

December & January

Birthdays Ruth Burgess 12/06 Kenzie Seward 12/07 Alex Weisser 12/09 Dorothy Leavell 12/11 Hack Walston 12/16 Cindy Braatz 12/19 Lauri Gregory 12/20 Claudia Sendelweck 12/22 Chuck Gallagher 12/27 Charlie Thatch 12/29 Pat Anderson 12/31 Kyle Voong 01/01 Ned Balsley 01/04 Debi Poole 01/04 Christopher Ketchum 01/11 Jake Koch 01/12 Dan Behringer 01/13 Mark Gregory 01/17 Samantha Gregory 01/17 John Halverson 01/20 Lauren Edwards 01/21 Larry McClellan 01/24

Nativity Prayer List

Please pray for: Moses Cage, Clyde Hatten, Slavo and Bobby.

Anniversaries

Tony & Sue Caldwell Jake & Carly Koch Walt & Marie Weysham If you wish to participate, please look for the sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex and provide your birthday and/or anniversary month & day only by your name so we can wish you a Happy Day!

01/13 01/17 01/17 01/20 01/21 01/24 Happy Birthday & Anniversary to All !!!

Please pray for: Moses Cage, Clyde Hatten, Slavo Mulik, David Mancuso,

Anniversaries

12/12 12/18 01/26

If you wish to participate, please look for up sheet on the table in the narthex

provide your birthday and/or anniversary by your name so we can

01/13 01/17

01/20

Happy Birthday & Anniversary to All !!!

Brian Johnson

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 2 Noon Bible Study 6:00 PM Advent Light Supper/7:00 PM Service December 5 10:00 AM Preparation for Live Nativity

5:00 PM Workers to light luminaries, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Live Nativity

December 6 8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion 9:15 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 11:30 AM Service of Healing and Anointing with Oil 5:00 PM Workers to light luminaries 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Live Nativity 8:00 til

December 9 Noon Bible Study 6:00 PM Advent Light Supper/7:00 PM Service

December 12 10:00 AM Harbor House Ladies Luncheon

December 13 8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion9:15 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study

Angel Tree gifts due/ Last day to order a Poinsettia December 16 Noon Bible Study 6:00 PM Advent Light Supper/7:00 PM Service

December 20 8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion9:15 AM Cookie Swap fellowship immediately after 10:30 serviceReturn Stewardship commitment envelopes

December 24 7PM Christmas Eve Candle light Service December 27 8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion

9:15 AM \

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Noon Bible Study 6:00 PM Advent Light Supper/7:00 PM Service

10:00 AM Preparation for Live Nativity 5:00 PM Workers to light luminaries, set up food, etc.6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Live Nativity

8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion 9:15 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 11:30 AM Service of Healing and Anointing with Oil5:00 PM Workers to light luminaries, set up food, etc.6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Live Nativity 8:00 til……. Clean up after Live Nativity

Noon Bible Study 6:00 PM Advent Light Supper/7:00 PM Service

10:00 AM Harbor House Ladies Luncheon

8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion 9:15 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study Angel Tree gifts due/ Last day to order a Poinsettia

Noon Bible Study 6:00 PM Advent Light Supper/7:00 PM Service

8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion 9:15 AM Adult Bible Study Cookie Swap fellowship immediately after 10:30 serviceReturn Stewardship commitment envelopes

7PM Christmas Eve Candle light Service

8:00 & 10:30 AM Services with Holy Communion 9:15 AM Adult Bible Study

set up food, etc.

11:30 AM Service of Healing and Anointing with Oil , set up food, etc.

Angel Tree gifts due/ Last day to order a Poinsettia

Cookie Swap fellowship immediately after 10:30 service

NLC December, 2015 Volunteer List – 10:30 Service December 6 December 13

Greeters – Jim & Pat Moulds Greeter – Mitch Leavell Ambassador – Meade Entrekin Ambassador – Dorothy Leavell Pew Buddy - Joe Hunt Pew Buddy - Linda Tucker Ushers – Rick Kirby/Renate Hunt Ushers – Debbie Pruett & Hack Walston

Lector – Rick Shultz Lector – Mitch Leavell Comm. Asst. – Rick Shultz Comm. Asst. – Mitch Leavell Nursery – Marcia Weaver Nursery – Haley Templeton/Cameron Kirby Counters – Lynn & Haley Templeton Counters – Keith Anderson/Norma Swanson Acolyte – Matthew Templeton Acolyte – Katie Mae Rials Altar Care – Ann Schultz Altar Care – Ann Schultz December 20 December 24 Greeters – Kathy Peters Greeter – Renate Hunt Ambassador – Linda Tucker Ambassador – Ruth Burgess Pew Buddy - Mitch Leavell Pew Buddy - Clyde Hatten Ushers – Hannah Poole & Mitch Leavell Ushers – Halverson Family

Lector – Joe Hunt Lector – Ed Van Cleef Comm. Asst. – Joe Hunt Comm. Asst. – Debbie Pruett Nursery – Linda & Alex Tucker Nursery – Lynn & Matthew Templeton Counters – Hack Walston & Kathy Peters Counters – None Acolyte – Wade Caldwell Acolyte – Haley Templeton Altar Care – Ann Schultz Altar Care – Ann Schultz December 27 Greeters – Linda Tucker

Ambassador – Joe Hunt

Pew Buddy - Susan Landrum

Ushers – Tommy Templeton/Keith Anderson

Lector – John Halverson

Comm. Asst. – John Halverson Nursery – Sue Caldwell & Katie Kirby

Counters – Cindy & Fred Braatz Acolyte – Alex Tucker

Altar Care – Ann Schultz If you cannot serve on the dates shown, please try to swap with someone and let the office know of the change. Thanks.

There will not be a January, 2016 newsletter published. Please read announcements in the worship guides for news/activities in January.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!