I can hardly believe it’s almost December. Soon, we will begin asking each other, “Are you ready for Christmas?”

Most of the time, we will reply with how many gifts we have purchased and made, and those gifts we still need to get. We will talk about how many cookies we have baked, and how many we still have to make and ship. We will talk about the decorations we have put up. We will list the parties we are hosting and how many we are attending.

Pastors answer the question, “Are you ready for Christmas?” differently, when we are wearing our pastor’s hat (or collar). We will list the number of services and events we have prepared and how many messages we are giving. And we will remind folks that Christmas is not really about the gifts we buy, or the decorations we spread

around, or the desserts we bake. Christmas is really about God coming to live with us in the flesh, God with us, as a human baby who grows up to give his life for us.

Take time out for Jesus this Advent. Pause and reflect as we light the Advent candles on Sundays. Set up and use your own Advent wreath and light the candles every day for a few moments as you pray. Add mid-week worship to your schedule, one Tuesday and two Wednesdays this year.

Shop with Jesus’ love this year. You may remember the heart stickers that were part of the sermon a few weeks ago. I invited you to put them on your credit cards or wallet to remind you that everything you have comes from God, with love. As you use your cards this Christmas shopping season, remember that we give to others with love, because

Message From Pastor

Address:

9425 N. Citrus Springs Blvd

Citrus Springs Florida 34434

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 2070

Dunnellon Florida 34430

Phone: 352-489-5511

Fax: 352-489-5222

Church Email:

Hopeevangelcal@bellsouth.net

Web Page Address:

www.hopelutheranelca.com

Sunday Sermons

www.hopewards.blogspot.com

Staff:

Pastor Lynn Fonfara

lynnfonfara@hotmail.com

Church Secretary

Barbara Decker

Music Director/Organist

Susan Collins

Custodian

Kerry Reed

Inside this issue:

Dollars and Sense 2

Critic’s Corner 4

Did You Ever Wonder 6

Legend of the Candy Cane 8

Advent Mid-Week Worship 13

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“To Know Christ and Make Him Known”

(Continued on next page)

God first gave love to us.

Christmas is really about the gift God has given us in Jesus, who comes to us to share the good news of God’s love and forgiveness. As you get ready for Christmas, remember it’s about the love; the rest is incidental in comparison.

In HOPE

Pastor Lynn +

Thank you from Pastor Lynn

Thank you to Hans Witter, who continues to gift us with hand-crafted wooden items.

Thank you to Martha Circle and those who contributed and assisted in filling 210 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Thank you to Pat Kessel and others who have restarted the quilting group and the crafting of banners for the sanctuary.

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Dollars and Sense from the Treasurer’s Desk

October 2014

Communion Regular

Date Attendance Offering

October 5 61 3,480.00

October 12 61 2,064.00

October 19 44 1,676.00

October 26 55 1,772.00

Total Inflows: $ 10,256.55

Total Outflows: $ 13,331.19

The complete financial statement is in Luther Hall.

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Pastor’s Message (Continued) Council Officers & Members President Steve Northsea Education Vice President Harold Skidmore Endowment Secretary Renate Wilms-Rovin Social Services Acolytes/Greeters & Guest Greeters Readers Ushers Treasurer Deacon Diane Kahler Family Activities Finance Personnel Deacon John Chiappetta Citrus County Blessings Worship & Music Committee Aida Diaz Constance De Tuerk Stewartship/Evangelism Casey Gaylardo Serving Our Savior Food Pantry Vivian Matthews Sandra Meslow Memorial Gardens Richard Regan Property Kim Williams Stewardship/Evangelism Financial Secretary Michel Northsea

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Yes, I know we all have a lot on our calendars for December. Remember we need baked good as we are hosting Christians United on Tuesday, December 2nd.

So, here are some happenings not in December but also into January, 2015 for planning ahead.

As you read this we will have already decorated the church for Christmas but we also have to think about undecorating the church. Please put January 10th on the calendar to undecorate. That should be a date after the Epiphany.

Also on January 10th there will be a pancake breakfast hosted by the Youth Going to Detroit and afterward there will be a presentation by EMS about fall prevention. Please be generous to the youth.

On January 25 there is the annual congregational meeting. After the meeting the Youth Going to Detroit will host a roast turkey luncheon. Please be generous to the youth.

Need more information? Please contact Deacon Diane.

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Upcoming Events

Library Mouse

There are some new materials in the Library. There are 2 Garrison Keilor CDs--"Lake Wobegon Days" and "Light Monologues". The books are "Home for the Holidays" A fiction book--Four siblings separated early in life and reared with different families. This year one determined friend and an Internet message and God's miraculous timing bring the four Home for Christmas. Another fiction book is "Love's Beautiful Dream"--what began as a beautiful dream, and then a terrible accident strikes like a thunderbolt. The Li-brary has the whole bible on CDs and now we have the New Testament on cas-settes, 12 of them, titled "Faith Comes by Hearing". Another book "First Things First", about a family and how they live together, solving problems with God's help. The last new addition book is titled "Already Gone". The Library Mouse

Something New at Hope The Congregation is welcome to join in Christmas Eve Worship to be held at two times on Wednesday, December 24: 4:00PM and 8:00PM.

Bring a friend!

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Two Worship Services– Christmas Eve

Critic’s Corner

Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

An interesting book based on true experiences. In New York City in 1929 the Children’s Aid Society decided to take the Irish orphans and any other orphans available and ship them to the mid-west to what they thought were better homes. Some homes were good and many were not good. The kids had

to give up their names and identity-some were worked to almost death, almost starved and the educational mandate didn’t follow thru. This a story of some of our history….and not all that pleasant.

You are invited to post your own book on Critics Corner.

Angel Tree

Our “Angel Tree” is on display so check it out and take one of the angels to help our needy families for Christmas. Angels and unwrapped gifts with the receipts need to be back at Hope by December 15, so Santa’s elves can wrap and deliver the gifts. There is a box on the narthex for your purchases.

Thank you Barb, for printing the angels and help with this ministry.

Carole Warden

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210– a new record!!!!! We finished filling our Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes at our November 5th gathering and filled 116 boxes! Those added to the previous 94, gave us a grand total of 210. Terry Lucente came to Hope at 8:30AM to help Carole Warden set up all the tables and sort the items according to age groups. Then at 1:00PM, the ladies began filling the shoeboxes. Thank you Judy, Joan, Hazel, Casey, Ruth, Lempi, Edith, and her friend Rose. Snacks and fellowship followed all that hard work.

On December 3, the ladies will meet to make gifts and cards for shut-ins and nursing home residents, as well as prepare to celebrate “the Birthday of Jesus.” Martha Circle December 3 at 1:00PM Classroom 3 Luther Hall

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Martha Circle

Thank you! Thank you to all who helped reach our goal and exceed it this year for Operation Christmas Child with Shoebox Ministry! It is a year-long project of buying, collecting, praying, supporting the fund raisers, and actually filling the shoeboxes.

No easy task, but with so many generous people at Hope and friends, we are able to make a difference in the lived of over 200 children! May God bless each of you for your part in helping us in this wonderful ministry.

for him, and thus became the model for Santa Claus, whose modern name comes from the Dutch Sinterklass, it-self from a series of elisions and cor-ruption of the transliteration of “Saint Nicholas”.

In 325 he was one of many bishops to answer the request of Constantine and appeared in the First Council of Nicaea and one of the bishops who signed the Nicene Creed.

Did you ever wonder about the author of “Angels from the Realms of Glory”?

Having been made an orphan in his early 20’s James Montgomery began employment in the Sheffield Iris newspaper in Sheffield, England. He purchased the newspaper when the owners had to flee because of an inciting editorial. On two occasions James Montgomery was thrown into prison but became a prison celebrity and used his newly acquired fame for this favorite issues-chief among them was the Gospel.

Early on Christmas Eve, 1816, James (then aged 45) was deeply impressed by Luke 2:13. His poem was set to music and first sung on Christmas Day, 1821, in a Moravian Church in England.

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Did You Ever Wonder...?

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Saint Nicholas

March 15, 270-Dec. 6, 343

Saint Nicolas also called Nikolaos of Myra was a historic 4th Century Chris-tian saint and Greek Bishop of Myra (part of modern day Turkey) in Lycia. Because of the many miracles at-tributed to his intercession he is also known as Nikolaos the Wonder Work-er. He had a reputation for secret gift giving, such as putting coins in the shoes of those who left them out

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Christmas will be here before you know it. Should you want to include Hope’s staff on your gift list, there is a box in the narthex for those gifts. Please make your check payable to the employee not the church.

Our employees names: Pastor Lynn Fonfara Susan Collins Barbara Decker Kerry Reed

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Members Who Are Homebound or in Residing in Care Facilities

Employee Gifts

Karen Summers—Home

Joan Layton—Home Dorothy Scianna—Crystal Gem Manor, Crystal River

Quotable Quotes

“Time sometimes flies like a bird, sometimes it crawls like a snail; but a man is happiest when he does not even notice whether it passes swiftly or slowly” Ivan Turgenev, Russian author (1818-1883)

“We are continually faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as insoluble problems” John W. Gardner, US government official and founder of Common Cause (1912-2002)

“This is a frightening statistic. More people vote in ‘American Idol’ than in any U.S. election.” Rush Limbaugh

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing-that why we recommend it daily” Zig Ziglar

“Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties” Helen Keller

Here’s a great recipe from Carole Warden for your holiday baking! Candy Cane Cookies( makes about 4 dozen cookies) 1 cup shortening (half butter or margarine) 1 cup sifter confectioner sugar 1 egg 1 and one/half tsp. almond extract 1 tsp. vanilla 2 and one/half cups Gold Medal Flour 1 tsp. salt One/half tsp. red food coloring One/half cup crushed peppermint candy One/half cup granulated sugar Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix shortening, sugar, egg, and

flavorings thoroughly. Mix flour and salt, stir into shortening mixture. Divide dough in half. Blend red food coloring into one half. Roll a 4 inch strip (using a tsp dough from each color). For smooth even strips, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board. Place strips side by side, press lightly together and twist like ropes. For best results, complete cookies one at a time. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Curve top down to form handle of cane. Bake about 8 or 9 minutes until lightly browned. =While still warm remove from baking sheet with spatula and sprinkle with mix of candy and sugar. Be a Hope’s Newsletter contributor! Drop off or send your favorite recipe to Barb Decker to include in future Newsletters!

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Candy Cane Cookies

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And a staff you will see

Jesus my shepherd

Was born for me.

Look at the candy cane

What do you see?

Stripes that are red like the blood shed for me.

White is for my Savior

Who is sinless and pure!

“J” is for Jesus my Lord,

That’s for sure.

Turn it around

Legend of the Candy Cane

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Jacob’s Journey

JACOB'S JOURNEY will restart on Monday, December 1 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM in Luther Hall. We will start with a general review of the sweep of history as presented from Genesis through the New Testament. Then we will proceed with our study of End Times as presented in the many prophecies of the Old and New Testaments passages. We will look at the "Signs of the Times" - not only those spoken of by Jesus and the apostles, but also those which have happened and are happening in our own lifetime. These studies will lead us into the final preview of the "end of the story"- the Book of Revelation. As there was a beginning in Genesis, there is also an end in Revelation, and it appears that we are rapidly moving into that period of prophetic revelation. You definitely will like the information presented, for the Bible gives us more information about the Second Coming of Christ than it did as to the First and that event happened exactly as the prophets had foretold. So we can be sure that the Second Coming will happen exactly as predicted in the many Old and New Testament prophecies of God's Word. An examination of these passages can only give us an awareness of the nearness of His return and our responsibility to be in a right relationship with our Lord as we await that great moment. Plan to attend and bring a friend. Blessings, Anita O'Donnell

Christmas Poinsettias

may be taken after the Christmas Eve worship. Order forms are available at the secretary's desk. Questions? See Deacon Diane.

Poinsettias for our Christmas altar will be available for $8 each. The last date to order is December 14. Please fill out a sheet for each flower

indicating if it’s in honor or memory of someone. Your plants

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I would like to thank Louis Dias, Jim Earl, Dick Regan, Bill Kessel, Larry Casper, Renate Wilms-Rovin, Hans Witter & friend Trevor, Harold Skidmore, Diane Kahler, Barbara Decker, and Kerry Reed for all their help. We recorded (100 hours) since our last report not including the work that Hans was doing on the altar.

We have had a busy summer keeping the grass cut and repairing various items around the church. Hans Witter is still working on items in the sanctuary and the sanctuary is just beautiful with the new

altar.

We are presently in the bid process to paint the outside of the church and the runway to Luther Hall.

The new sign has been voted on and we will be working on that in the future along with roof leak repairs and replacing the ceiling tile in Luther Hall.

We have saved a lot of money making our own repairs but some things will have to be done by contractors so please consider donating to our improvement fund.

Victor Kahler Property chairperson

(Guided by Jesus who was not only our Savior but also a carpenter.)

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Property Report

Want the latest Newsletter? Miss a sermon and wish you could read or listen to it? Want to know all the activities and upcoming readings of the church? Need a prayer request? Need some daily reflections? Need more information about the ministries of Hope? Need more information about Hope to share with friends? These and many other questions are

answered on our website where you can visit Hope from the comfort of your home. Type in :

"http://www.hopelutheranelca.com" in your browser today.

In the never-ending quest for improved communication, you out-did yourselves at the latest congregational meeting. People spoke in favor of and against the motion to purchase a new sign, feeling free to voice their opinions. People spoke respectfully.

As far as I know, there was no “meeting after the meeting” to discuss the proceedings of the meeting in negative terms. We are making great progress in communication and I am proud of you. Pastor Lynn

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Congratulations!

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Hope’s Website

“With Christ In Our Home”

Hope subscribes quarterly to a publication entitled “Christ In Our Home, and the daily bible readings follow the ELCA seasonal messages. The bible readings of Sunday you will already have read during the course of the week to enhance your

understanding of scripture. This publication is in an older offering plate on a table by the door going to Luther Hall. Slipping a dollar bill in that plate to cover the cost of the publication would be nice but not necessary. It’s more important that you read the daily Bible inspirations.

Daily Bible Readings

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God’s work, Our Hands: Ebola Outbreak Response

The Situation: In the last several months, the Ebola outbreak has claimed thousands of lives. The virus has spread rapidly, and with no approved vaccine and a high fatality rate, the World Health Organization is now calling it “one of the world’s most lethal diseases.” Ebola has spread to multiple countries, the hardest hit being Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. In addition to health care, one of the most urgent needs is food. As people in affected areas are quarantined to their homes, towns are being shut down to limit the spread of the virus and people are not able to work, harvest crops or purchase food. The shipment of food has also stopped because peo-ple from other countries fear contracting the virus. “We need food,” says the Rev. D. Jensen Seyenkulo, bishop of the Lutheran Church in Liberia. “There is a saying now: ‘If we don’t die of Ebola, we will die of starvation.’” Our Response: Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to walking with our brothers and sisters affected by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Operating through our partners and companion churches, together we are:

Supplying and shipping essential protective gear and supplies to protect medical workers at Phebe Hospital and Curran Lutheran Hospital in Liberia.

Providing food assistance to the Lutheran Church in Liberia and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sierra Leone.

Raising awareness and providing sensitization messages on the symptoms and prevention methods of Ebola.

Completing construction of an isolation center at Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing that meets World Health Organization standards.

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its predecessor church have walked with the people of Liberia for more than 150 years. Our long-standing relationship with our companions in Libe-ria and Sierra Leone provides a strong foundation to respond holistically to the needs of those who are suffering and living with the threat of Ebola.

What Can You Do?

Pray: Pray for those affected or threatened by the virus that they may be granted healing and hope.

Give:

Gifts from people like you allow us to respond to those who are most vulnerable. - See more at: http://elca.org/Our-Work/Relief-and-Development/Lutheran-Disaster-Response/Our-Impact/Ebola#sthash.aKh3ulDP.dpuf

This year the theme for Advent mid-week worship is “Prepare the Royal Highway.” Highways, pathways, gates, and journeys figure prominently in the imagery of Advent. We hear the voice shouting, "Prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight the path!" We witness the unexpected detours for Elizabeth and Zechariah, Mary and Joseph. We make way in our hearts and lives for our God.

Because of the way the calendar falls, we will have three midweek services, Tuesday December 2 which is also Christians United in Christ at Hope; plus Wednesday’ December 10 and 17. Below is an outline of each week, skipping week two content.

December 2, Week of Advent 1: Highway under construction

How exactly do you prepare a highway for God? A passage from 1 Thessalonians offers a construction blueprint: rejoice, pray, give thanks, hold fast to what is good. In this way, we make a straight path into our hearts for the coming of Christ.

December 10, Week of Advent 3: Standing at the crossroads

Decisions, decisions, decisions. Would Zechariah and Elizabeth doubt the angel's message, or prepare for a newborn in their advanced age? Would Joseph quietly dismiss his pregnant betrothed, or accept the responsibility of raising Jesus as his own? When standing at a crossroads, do you also choose the leap of faith?

December 17, Week of Advent 4: Detour ahead

The unexpected inevitably happens. Angels burst in with news, unplanned pregnancies alter plans,

the government demands registration in a distant and overcrowded town. God chooses the most radical detour of all: coming to our world in human form.

Please join us each week as we celebrate the advent of God with us, and travel the twists and turns of life as a follower of Jesus.

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Council Highlights Nov.

2014 Two services on Christmas Eve. 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Approved contractor proposal for posts of new sign. Appointed Larry Casper as interim member of Council to replace resigned Vivian Matthews. Appointed Nominating committee for council. 4 members need to be elected for three year terms and 1 for a two year term. Voted to replace old, sagging ceiling tiles in Lu-ther Hall. Seeking proposals to repair leak in Church Sanc-tuary. Support the fellowship of Christian Athletes at Dunnellon High School by providing bag lunches for seven away games for their basketball team. January 10, 2015, EMS presentation on fall pre-vention. Pancake breakfast will be served by the youth as part of their fund raising efforts.

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Hope’s Council Minutes From October 2014

A. Additions/Corrections (Correction: Harold Skidmore was present) Acceptance M- Diane, S- Sandra,

passed unanimously

8. Report of the Treasurer A. Questions/Concerns B. Acceptance M-Renate, S- Casey,

passed unanimously

9. Report of the Pastor (see attached report) A. Questions/Concerns B. Any items needing Council approval -

none 10. Reports of Church Committees by

Council Liaisons A. Christian Service

Evangelism/Stewardship Met Oct. 14. Four members present. 1. 14 welcoming letters were mailed to

new residents in the area. 2. 2. Pledges to date reviewed; 17

families pledged $60,980 3. 17 active families who pledged last

year have not yet turned in pledges; 6 people that did not pledged last year did so.

4. Pledge envelopes not taken from boxes were pulled and will be mailed. Renate will remind congregation on Sunday to return pledges ASAP. Extra envelopes are available at drop-off box.

5. 3. A logo for HOPE for the sign and general use was discussed. The committee recommends use of the ELCA God's Work Our Hands Logo with some modification. 4. Several members will meet next Wednesday to create a new set of Burma Shave Signs. First Saturday will be discontinued due to lack of participants Family Activities On Reformation Sunday Oct. 26, a German "Soul" Food lunch will be

Call to order/remarks- Steve Northsea, President

Roll Call – President Steve Northsea

(present) Vice President Harold Skidmore

(present) Secretary Renate Wilms-Rovin (present)

Treasurer Deacon Diane Kahler (present)

Council Member Deacon John Chiappetta(present)

Council Member Aida Diaz (excused absent)

Council Member Constance DeTuerk-Telfer (present)

Council Member Casey Gaylardo (present)

Council Member Vivian Matthews (excused absent)

Council Member Sandra Medlow (present)

Council Member Dick Regan (present) Council Member Kim Williams

(excused absent) Pastor Lynn Fonfara (present)

Pastor Lynn offered opening prayer.

4. Devotions – Council members shared what

Gospel Lesson Matthew 22: 15-22 means to them (Parable Give to Caesar what

is Caesar's).

5. Visitors – Victor Kahler 6. Adoption of the October 15 Agenda

Additions/Corrections Under New Business: Adopt

recommendations of Finance Committee.

Additions to the Consent Agenda B. Acceptance M- Diane, S- Sandra,

passed unanimously

7. Secretary Report Report of September 17 Council Meeting

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served. Hope's Youth will have a bake sale $1.00/slice as their first fundraiser.

B. Christian Education Education - ongoing bible class has a dedicated group Youth Ministry – ongoing

Adult Ministry- ongoing

C. Christian Worship Worship and Music will meet this coming Sunday after second service. Reduction of booklets to be printed needs discussion. D. Administration Property (see attached report) Victor was thanked for his dedicated service to HOPE. 99 work hours were reported. The old altar was moved to Luther Hall (to be given to another congregation) and Hans Witter's new altar was installed. Long Range Planning Finance met Oct. 8, 2014. Minutes were provided. See New Business for recommendations Personnel Call process for new pastor within three years needs to be addressed. Performance based contract. Memorial Endowment requested more details on HOPE's youth attending the Youth Conference in Detroit in 2015

11. Old Business A. Burma Signs – New ones to be printed B. Mission Planning and Support - Council decided to sign the Covenant letter to the Synod that commits "ourselves to continue on a journey of discerning how to connect in meaningful and missional ways in our community."

C. . Outreach/Enrichment program for Youth in Citrus Springs. Tabled. D. Dunnellon High School outreach - Football Team away games. Going well. Aida, Kim and Steve are participating. E. Dunnellon Business Assoc. No action yet. Michel participated in the Chamber of Commerce Mtg.

12. New Business A. Re-direct focus of Community Outreach (very poor response to recent efforts). HOPE could become a satellite for SOS food pantry. Pre-registration and pick-up at Hope. Clients will be in SOS data base. Pastor Lynn will negotiate implementation with Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ( ? Meslow may assist). Acceptance M-Diane, S- Sandra, passed unanimously. B. Pre-registration for Youth Conference in Detroit for 1 adult and 3 youth has been made. John will be the accompanying male adult. C. Child Safety Training by Lynn Dively to be scheduled in January. D. Discussion/approval of Finance Committee recommendations. a. Adoption of 2015 MSP (Ministry Spending Plan). Recommendation was unanimously adopted. Diane moved to amend Pastor Lynn's salary by 3% which amounts to $28.17/paycheck. Second by Sandra, passed unanimously. Adaption of the amended MSP for 2015 of $139,156.94 b. Recommendation to undedicate the following funds: Men's Club; Coffee Hour; Choir Robes and move to General Fund. Agreed to by all. c. Discussion on reduction of excessive paper use for church business.

Too many booklets for Sunday's two services, large print notebooks, and one time use of special holiday booklets. Reduction of paper for minutes of various committees ( all get e-mail copies) and use of overhead projector. Reduction of hard copy newsletter. Only for active church members who specifically request one. All others, e-mail or web site. Discussion of Overheads for sanctuary. Discussion of printed booklets referred to Music and Worship Committee Acceptance M-Pastor Lynn, S- John, passed unanimously that both items be tabled.

13. Consent Agenda 1. Aida Diaz and Deacon John Chiappetta as new Youth Group Leaders 2. Kerry Reed Vacation days Oct. 27 and 31, 2014. Vic will do the cleaning 3. Susan Collins Vacation Day on Oct. 19, 2014 4. EMS Balance Program to be scheduled on a Saturday in January; combined with a pancake breakfast 14. Current Meeting Highlights for Newsletter and Bulletin Exploration of HOPE becoming a satellite for

SOS (Serve Our Savior) food pantry for

the Citrus Springs area.

Adaptation of the amended MSP (Ministry Spending Plan) for 2015 of $139,156.94

Negotiate a date with EMS for a Saturday in January to present a Balance Program. A Pancake Breakfast, served by the young people, will be offered.

On Reformation Sunday, a Lunch with Brats, Sauerkraut etc. will be served for a $3.00 donation. The young people of the church will have their first Fundraiser by offering a variety of baked goods.

Explore the purchase of overhead projectors

to reduce the cost of printing booklets for the church services.

15. Devotions for November 19, 2014 – Sunday Gospel

16. Adjournment at 9:13 PM and Prayer. M- Diane, S- Casey, passed unanimously

Respectfully Submitted, Renate Wilms-Rovin

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Known Birthdays and Anniversaries for December

Anniversaries

19 Kevin & Cindy Towne (27)

28 David & Ann Becwar (23)

Birthdays

1 Judy Howe

6 Donna Wilker

7 Carol Shapot

8 Vivian Matthews

11 Logan Forsyth

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Those Who Will Assist in Worship for December

Communion Assistants and Acolytes

7– Deacon John Chiappetta/Jackie Dean

14– Renate Wilms– Rovin/Kelly Haines

21– Deacon John Chiappetta/ Emilio Del Vslle

24– 4:00PM– Anita O’Donnell/Deacon Diane

Kahler, 8:00PM– Renate Wilms-Rovin

28– Kelly Haines/ Emilio Del Vslle

Assisting Ministers

7– Anthony Diaz

14– Deacon Diane Kahler

21– Kelly Haines

24– 4:00 PM TBA/8:00PM– Renate Wilms-Rovin

8– Steve Northsea

Altar Guild

Margaret DeWalt

Margarita Chiappetta

Casey Gaylardo

Diane Kahler

Guest Greeter

Joan Klotz

Nursery

Please see ushers for assistance

Greeters

Kay Schaller

Edith Regan

Ushers for the Month

Russ Telfer

Manley Benmark

Lay Readers

7- Renate Wilms– Rovin

14– Peggy Schade

21– Dee Forsyth

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