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“Being a Member of the Body of Christ”
I was recently speaking with a Pastor friend of mine. He’s a hockey coach, and we were bemoaning just how over-programmed families have become. He believes that parents are getting to the point of revolting. We, as parents, are learning to say NO.
We, as busy individuals, are also often saying NO to Church. There’s so much going on at OSLC, it’s overwhelming. Believe me—I know. Perhaps it’s time to prioritize what is necessary for life. There are lots of reasons why someone chooses not to participate fully in the community of Our Saviour’s. To paraphrase what someone pointed out in worship recently, if we don’t fully participate and value what we have as a community, it will not be around when we need it the most. Investing our time (and our money) into this community—both socially and faithfully—is an investment in our own future. It’s also an act of faith—an expression of what it means to be the Body of Christ. Here’s what I believe we need for life—both individually and communally: worship regularly, give faithfully, and participate in a small group or education group. That’s it what member-ship looks like. You don’t have to attend every fundraiser or serve on every committee. You don’t have to volunteer for every activity or make cookies for every bake sale. But we need each other deeply in order to be faithful in God’s calling to us—to go and bless and serve and worship. That’s what it means to be the Body of Christ. In Christ,
Pastor Tobi White
OSLC | December 2016
“Inviting, Embracing and Equipping for the sake of Christ.”
In this Issue... Monthly Focus………………2 Announcements…………...3 Calendar……………………….4 Celebrations………………….6 Worship Schedule………...6 Prayers………………………….6 Sharing Our Talents…….…7
Readings
December 3 & 4 Isaiah 11:1-10
Romans 15:4-13 Matthew 3:1-12
December 10 & 11
Isaiah 35:1-10 James 5:7-10
Matthew 11:2-11
December 17 & 18 Isaiah 7:10-16 Romans 1:1-7
Matthew 1:18-25
December 24—Christmas Eve Isaiah 9:2-7
Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20
December 25—Christmas Day
Isaiah 52:7-10 Hebrews 1:1-12
John 1:1-14
December 31 & January 1 Numbers 6:22-27
Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:15-21
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church 1200 S. 40th Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-483-4126 | osllincoln.org
The Quest Inside for Uniting Spirit (Q.I. for U.S.)
Daily Spiritual Practice: Spiritual Direction—Times of Struggle
“For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.”
~1 Timothy 4:10
Right now, there is a popular saying that espouses one to not compare their insides to other people’s outsides. This is great advice; but this is also advice that can be difficult to incorporate into our lives during times of struggle. At these times, when looking at the surface of another’s life, it is easy to proclaim to oneself that “they have it so easy”. But little do you know - they may be thinking the same thing about you!
The bottom line is we all have struggles. We all go through times in our lives when what we are dealing with is more than we can handle, or more than we know how to process. A spiritual director can help by walking with you in times of struggle— in times when you need to cast away a burden and in times when you have a longing for something. Whether a life transition, a loss, or any burden or struggle you are facing—a spiritual director can accompany you through it all.
A spiritual director will listen deeply with love and be present with you on the journey. They are a guide and companion that sits with you while you comprehend and process the struggle. They will support you as you become more aware that not only are you not alone but that you are cared for deeply - you are God’s child after all. It is important to note here that spiritual direction does not replace or function in place of therapy or counseling. In fact, often the two go hand-in-hand in helping you heal and process.
Join me next month to learn more about what it means when a spiritual director points you to practical disciplines of spiritual growth.
My prayer is that you allow God, and one another, to assist you in your struggles.
Alissa Gunning |Spiritual Director |Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, December 2016
Fundraising for OSLC Youth
This Month’s Opportunity: De-cember 11th 2nd Sunday of each month, from 11 a.m.— 9 p.m. at BOTH Don & Millie’s locations When you order, tell the cashier you are there for Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Youth, and 20% of what you spend on food & drinks will go to our OSLC Youth.
Midweek Schedule (Wednesdays, Nov. 20-Dec.14) 5:45p.m.—Potluck Donations go to Lutheran College Scholarships 6:15p.m.— Midweek Education (see below) 7:00p.m.— Holden Evening Prayer Service Offerings go to Good Samaritan Fund Advent Midweek Education (bring your meal): Elementary Students and younger are invited to the Nursery on Wednesdays at 6:15p.m. to hear the Christmas story unfold each week.
Catechism students and older are invited to stay in the Community Room to discuss ‘Advent Conspiracy’, a video series challenging us to embrace the true spirit of Christmas in the midst of a culture of con-sumerism and scarcity.
Sunday Education Theme: A Mile in Their Shoes December 4: Refugees—hope in a new land December 11: Lakota Tribe—new struggles December 18: Homelessness in Lincoln
Advent Devotions are available in the Sanctuary. Pick yours
up now to begin the Advent season in prayer. $1 do-nation invited. Advent Festival Yes! The crafts are on with a mini Advent Festival between services (9:30a.m.) on De-cember 18th in the BAC. Bring the kids and have some fun making memorable Christmas and Advent items. Sunday School Christmas Program is set for Sun-day, December 18 at both worship services. Rehears-als scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 11, 9:30a.m. and Sat-urday, Dec. 17, 9:00a.m. Music Ministry Celebrates the Season with special music at both services, Sunday, December 11. Weekend Worship Saturday evening services will gather around the Holden Evening Prayer. Sunday morning services will be learning the Morning Matins from the ELW hymnal.
ADVENT 2016
Date December 3 & 4 December 10 & 11 December 17 & 18
Altar Flowers OPEN Alan & Jody Olsen for their anniversary
In memory of Barbara Albers
Altar Guild Cindy & Rick Humann Rachel Humann
Denise Pohlmann
Cindy & Rick Humann Rachel Humann
Denise Pohlmann
Cindy & Rick Humann Rachel Humann
Denise Pohlmann
FEAST Meal Provider
Communion Assistants, Ushers,
and Greeters
5:30 p.m. — OSLC
8:15 a.m. — Hansen Team
10:45 a.m. — Barton/Harrison Team
5:30 p.m. — OSLC
8:15 a.m. — Hansen Team
10:45 a.m. — Barton/Harrison Team
5:30 p.m. — OSLC
8:15 a.m. — Hansen Team
10:45 a.m. — Barton/Harrison Team
Worship Assistants 8:15 a.m. —
10:45 a.m. —
8:15 a.m. —
10:45 a.m. — Mary Barton
8:15 a.m. —
10:45 a.m. —
Meals on Wheels Marti & Lisa Eitzmann Family OPEN
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Quarterly Congregational Meeting Update
Held November 20, 2016, the congregation approved the amended constitu-tion, confirmed election of Alice Timm as lay advocate for Congregational Care Team, and elected Kent Reinhard as Vice President. The Treasurer's Report informed the congregation that though expenses are about $18,000 below budget, income is $30,000 below expenses. Faith Formation Team and OSL Foundation both gave updates on their ministries. Of note: the congregation passed a resolution that the income received after December 1, 2016 directed toward the building debt fund in excess of sched-uled monthly payments be directed to building improvements for the ex-pressed purposes outlined below and not to exceed $10,000: Shed, Sanctuary smoke detectors, paint, and security camera installation. We hope that these items can be addressed quickly through increased gifts toward the building debt fund so that we can get on with the business of retiring the debt as in-tended. Secretary position open Now that we've passed the constitution, which add-ed the secretary position to the council, we are looking for nominations. This position will serve as an officer of the oversight team which is part of the full council. This position is expected to meet with council or oversight monthly, will have both voice and vote, will provide printed copies of meeting agendas, maintain and share meeting minutes from council, oversight team, and congre-gational meetings, and oversee the archiving of official congregation docu-ments, including minutes, financial reports, and other pertinent communica-tions.
Sharing Our Talents “Called and compelled by our hope in Jesus Christ, we empower our community to care, learn, teach, lead, and serve.”
Sign up to read (lector) in the Atrium at the information kiosk. Flower sign-up is hanging on wall beside the elevator (cost is $35). Those wishing to serve on Altar Guild, can contact Elaine at: [email protected] and those wishing to serve with hospitality can contact Jaylynn at: [email protected]. Thank you to the hospitality teams who served in November!
Date December 24 & 25
Altar Flowers Poinsettias
Altar Guild Cindy & Rick Humann Rachel Humann
Denise Pohlmann
FEAST Meal Provider
Communion Assistants, Ushers,
and Greeters
5:30 p.m. — OSLC
8:15 a.m. — Hansen Team
10:45 a.m. — Barton/Harrison Team
Worship Assistants 8:15 a.m. —
10:45 a.m. —
Meals on Wheels White Family
Alternative Gift Giving - For many years and in many ways Christians have been challenged to take con-sumerism out of Christmas, to spend less, worship more, give of our time, and share our resources with those in our community and throughout the world. We have heard it all before and members of our con-gregation have taken the challenge to heart. It isn't some-thing we advertise, or can measure, but through casual con-versation we know many are finding great joy in giving in new and creative ways.
The Mission Outreach Team offers the following sugges-tions for giving to those who may not otherwise receive gifts, and invites you to share in conversation, or via Facebook, ways that you have been blessed by giving to others. Your idea may challenge the next person.
Angel Tree Incarcerated men and women send the names of their children and identify age appropriate gifts. You will find those names on the tree in the hallway. Participants of the Safe Place Support Group volunteer to wrap and deliver the gifts.
Shoes Following the theme of "Walking a Mile in Their Shoes," you can donate gently used children's and adult win-ter shoes and warm boots for local schools and agencies.
ELCA Good Gifts There are catalogs on the table in the west hallway, with order blanks, suggesting sustainable gifts to families in countries where access to food and fresh water is a challenge.
Local Refugee Needs Resettlement for refugees in our coun-try involves a rigorous 13 step process. Once they arrive in the U.S., they have the task of rebuilding their lives and find-ing a way to furnish a home. There is a list of items needed by local families being settled by Lutheran Family Services and Lutheran Immigration Services located on the bulletin board in the west hallway. Please take the opportunity to hear Bahar Karim who came to our country on a Special Im-migration Visa from Iraq, where he served the U.S. Army, December 4, at 9:30a.m., in the Community Room.
Fair Trade Coffee, Teas and Chocolate make wonderful gifts and directly benefits those who produce the products. Visit the coffee closet in the atrium to see the great selection.
In our church family prayers, we remember:
Those Ill: Gretchen Zwetzig, Karole Kaldahl, Steve Anderson, Burt Anderson, Dick Anderson, Mona Anderson, Mark Foster, Connie Dresbach, Mitch Zim-mer, Chuck Cullen, Dan Guida, Dan Rollins, Becky Remington, Allen Hegemann, Michelle Degerness, Cindy Zimmer, Misty Hamar, Marilyn Dorf, Meko Finnial, Kay Witt
Homebound: Bea Bonacker, Chris Sexton, Clarence Fruhling, Elaine Asbjornson, Jack & Maxine Magwire, Lucinda Beckmann, Myrtle Hiatt, Norm a Griffith, Wayne Mumford, Tena Steinkamp, Verna Chudly, Margaret Shaw, Pat Linsenmeyer, Lau Rene Foster
Service Personnel: Jonah Lux, Coty Surrounded
Our partners in Mission: Lincoln Area Cluster Churches
Justice & Peace: For FEAST ministry’s 12 years of service, all those incarcerated, and those who work in the prison systems; All those affected by the storms in the Caribbean; All those affected by the devastating aftermath of the hurricane in Haiti; Bread for the World as they bring hope to those living in drought, cure strife, and malnutrition; Victims of human trafficking
Grieving: Jennie & Matt McLaughlin and families at the death of her father, Marvin Scholl; Lily and Jacob Harms at the death of their m other, Tonia Chopp; Rita Harrison at the death of her mother, Mae Isaacson; Laura and Wayne Pester at the death of her father, Robert Schwartz; Chris Gillespie & family at the death of her father, Wes George
Newborn: Elliott Elizabeth Rapp, daughter of Phillip Rapp and Sallie Dietrich, granddaughter of Mike & Jody Rapp; Grayson James Ona, s on of Patrick & Laura Ona, grandson of Rick & Cindy Humann
Baptized: Elliott Elizabeth Rapp, daughter of Phillip Rapp & Sallie Dietrich; Charles Andrew Teachout, son of Thomas & Jill Teachout; C onnor Jeffrey Salo-mons, son of Matthew & Becca Salomons
December
Please send all communica-tions info for the bulletins
and newsletter to [email protected]. It cannot be guaranteed that your announcement(s) will make it to print unless you
submit to that email.
Meals on Wheels
Please check the schedule on the kiosk for opportuni-ties to deliver meals during December and dates be-yond. There are volunteer applications behind the
sign-up sheet if you are a new volunteer.
Alternative Giving
Building Renovation Listening Sessions Bring your thoughts and questions to one or more of the following gatherings. We want to hear from you. What are our building needs? How is it currently being used? What could we do if we had more space, different space, etc.? Feedback will be collected by the property team and presented to the architect for further consideration on plans and possibilities. Dates: Wednesday, December 7, 4:00p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 6:00p.m. Monday, December 19, 7:00p.m. Saturday, January 7, 10:00a.m. Sunday, January 8, 9:30a.m.
Please Remember:
To print your name legibly when you sign in the register books
To submit all address changes and email updates to Laura in the OSLC office
To submit any announcements to [email protected]
To follow ‘Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Lincoln’ on Facebook & Twitter and get event updates, worship inspiration and photos from our services and ministries
1 — Kevin Church
2 — Deb Baumfalk, Alexander Kolman, Janet Schmidt
3 — Theresa Reinhard
4 — Michelle Tyser
5 — Johanna Bryan, Catherine Witt
7 — Kathryn Underhill
8 — Jenifer Barton, Jody Rapp, Denis Schneckloth
9 — Dorothy Wise
10 — Christian Hamelin, Chris Hansen, Elsa Larson, Grace Rus, Sierra Umland
11 — Noah Yoder
12 — Jacob Harms, Robert Schultz
13 — Jennifer Bailey, Alisha Brinkman
15 — Cheryl McLaughlin
17 — Dawson McLaughlin, Julie Petersen
19 — Bud Christenson, Justin Hladky
20 — Lori Ditson, Ryan Lampe
21 — Cheryl Hahn, Jeffrey Salomons
22 — Lisa Dresbach
23 — Gladys Meyer, Joel Scherling
25 — Lois Meyer
26 — Sheri Lampe, Tena Steinkamp, Steffan Stuckey
27 — Nathan Brestel, Gerry Rehm, Wanda Rogge
29 — Lily Harms, Max Marquart, Heather Rus
30 — Jeremy Hinkle, Merilyn Iversen, Pat Linsenmeyer
31 — Luke Nesheim, Mira Patel
Why is this list shorter than usual? We have gotten into the practice of listing birthdays of people related to people related to people who used to go here. Most of them have-n’t attended worship or participated in many years. For the sake of efficiency, we will be listing birthdays and anniver-saries of currently active members. We will not omit college students or military personnel. If your child or grandchild isn’t on the celebration list, please encourage them to find a church home—become part of the celebrations where they are. As stated in the article: OSLC members worship regular-ly, give faithfully, and participate in a small group or edu-cation group. We’re holding each other accountable to the community we serve. Thank you for your understanding.
December Worship Schedule December 3 & 4 5:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer with Baptismal Liturgy & Communion 8:15 a.m. Morning Matins with Holy Communion & optional absolution 10:45 a.m. Morning Matins with Holy Communion & optional absolution
December 10 & 11 5:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer with Holy Communion 8:15 a.m. Morning Matins, Baptismal Liturgy with Holy Communion 10:45 a.m. Morning Matins with Holy Communion
December 17 & 18 5:30 p.m. Holden Evening Prayer with Holy Communion & optional ab-solution 8:15 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Christmas Program
Staff and Leaders Pastor: Tobi White
[email protected] Ministry Assistant: Jim Germer
[email protected] Director of Discipleship: Karrie Lickliter
[email protected] Director of Outreach Ministries: Jan Riedman
[email protected] Director of Worship, Music & Arts: Willa Foster Jones
[email protected] Office Manager/Bookkeeper: Laura Pester
[email protected] Communications Specialist: Nicolette Ware
[email protected] Assisant Organist: Jan Malone
Sexton: Jeff Hoadley [email protected]
Music Ministry Intern: Shuo Xuan Kong Nursery Attendant: Open Position Council President: Rich Sincovec
[email protected] Vice President: Alan Olsen
[email protected] Council Treasurer: Denise Essman
[email protected] Council Property Steward: Tim Cox
[email protected] Congregational Care Team Mission Advocate:
Jen Jackson Stewardship Team Mission Advocate: Don Witt
Outreach Ministry Team Mission Advocate: Elsa Larson Faith Formation Team Mission Advocate: Nate Blum
OSL Foundation President: Gary Hein [email protected]
Announcements…
Events & Notices
Inclement Weather Policy The OSLC office will close due to weather anytime LPS schools close due to the weather. If weather causes cancellation of worship, information will be posted via email, Facebook, website, radio (KFOR), and when possible television (channel 8). SCRIP Scrip proceeds in December will be given to the Good Samaritan Fund. Consider using Scrip when making purchases, dining out or giving gift cards as gifts. The church receives re-bates from 2.5% to 13%. See complete list at the Scrip stand in the Atrium. Roadrunner Way part of Randolph Elementary’s 90th cele-bration This school year marks the 90th birthday of Randolph Elementary in its current location. To celebrate, the school invites all past, present and future Roadrunners to purchase engraved bricks to add to the path in the Butterfly Garden, and become a piece of Randolph Elementary School history. Your brick can include up to three lines with a maximum of 16 char-acters per line. Purchase one for a special teacher, one for each of your children, or one for the whole family. Cost is $18 per brick. If questions, please contact Vicki Fasnacht, 436-1163 or email [email protected]. Commitment Weekend Extended Didn't get your commit-ment card in on November 27? That's okay! Bring it by any time. We'll lift up cards and commitments specifically on De-cember 3-4, as well. Cards are available in the Atrium. Or com-plete your commitment online at http://www.osllincoln.org/commitment-to-give.html Coloring the Banner In your free time, de-stress by coloring the Advent banners in the Atrium. Have coffee with friends, visit before/after worship, take a break from the sermon, stop by during the week. Completed banners will be displayed in the Lower Level Hallway. Nebraska Brass Christmas Concert Enjoy the sounds of the season by the Nebraska Brass Sunday, December 4, 3:00p.m. in the Sanctuary. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), and students are FREE.
Discipleship
Yesterday's Youth will begin our Christmas Season with a trip to the Lauritzen Gardens, Thursday, December 1st. Admission is $10 + transportation and meal. We'd love for you to join us! Please contact Karrie Lickliter at [email protected], if you have questions or would like to join us.
Sunday School Christmas Program & Advent Festival Sunday December 18th during BOTH Worship Services, the students will present the Christmas Story. (We will not have the program for the Saturday, December 17th evening ser-vice.) Join us in the BAC between services for an Advent Festi-val, enjoying snacks and crafting ornaments. Program Rehears-als scheduled for Dec. 11 at 9:30a.m. and Dec. 17 at 9:00a.m. Christmas Poinsettias Purchase a plant for our Christmas worship in memory or in honor of someone special. Stop by the table before or after services December 3-4, 10-11, or 17-18. Cost is $8.
Good News… The Freed for Life Banquet was a success. We filled to ca-pacity a week before the event. FEAST partners did a great job of sharing their JOY through song and testimony. Thanks to all who attended, supported and baked cookies, and to the cate-chism students who helped with table decorations. A team effort! The Election Day Worship Service was a wonderful reminder that our God is a God of peace, reconciliation and love for all people. We can choose to carry those values into the world, dispelling fear and hatred. The FEAST partners enjoy making our building look festive! There is lots of laughter and excitement as they participate and feel part of our church family. Check out the basement fellowship hall and give DeAnn Cudley a big "thank you" for her time and talents. Service Project at the Women’s Prison in York! Thanks in part to a $1,000 gift from the OSL Foundation, Pastor Bob Bry-an met his $37,000 goal to fund No Kid Left Hungry (formerly Kids Against Hunger) at the Women’s prison in York! They ex-ceeded the goal and packed 150,390 meals with the help of 222 inmates, 21 Saved to Serve W.E.L.C.A. volunteers, and many staff members of NCCW!
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Celebrations…
10 — Thomas & Marti E. Franti 11 — Alan & Jody Olsen 28 — Kent & Theresa Reinhard 29 — Robert & Donna Lundberg
Martin Luther 500 Year Anniversary Reformation Tour
July 11-24, 2017
Join Pastor Frank Kerkemeyer (Omaha) and Willa Foster Jones (Lincoln) on a professionally escorted tour of Germany as we retrace the steps of the great reformist, Martin Luther. For more information on itinerary and costs, and on how to
reserve your spot on this beautiful tour in the summer of 2017, contact Willa Foster Jones.
Asante sana, OSLC! On behalf of the Kimangaro Companion Parish Team, we
extend our thanks for your generosity in support of Kimanga-ro and their ministry. Your support of the Kimangaro Café, the Tanzanian Brunch, and generous gifts provided a little
over $3000! We also thank you for your interest in learning more about Kimangaro, as well as issues facing Tanzania. If you have not yet donated to this ministry, you are welcome
to do so with designated gifts.
Christmas Eve & Day Services
December 24 NEW 4:00p.m. Family-friendly service gathered around Story and Carols
(and candlelight/glowsticks) 7:00p.m. A full-festival service with Holy Communion and candlelight
11:00p.m. A meditative service with bells, Holy Communion and candlelight
December 25 (Sunday) 10:00a.m. ONLY Festive and fun, we celebrate Holy Communion
and sing carols together.
December 2016
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
27 Stewardship Commitment Weekend
8:15 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. NO Sunday School/Education Hour 10:45 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. FEAST 2:00 p.m. Deeper Christian Life Minis-tries 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting
28 5:30p.m. “Beyond Church Walls” Study 7:00 p.m. Jubilee Rehearsal
29 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group (Stauffer's Café) 7:00 p.m. M.A.S.S.I.V.E Group
30 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Sisters 5:30 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal 5:45 p.m. Advent Midweek Potluck 6:00 p.m. BELLS of OSLC 6:15 p.m. Advent Midweek Education 7:00 p.m. Advent Midweek Worship 7:35 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
1 7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group 9:00 a.m. Yesterday’s Youth (Lauritzen Gardens) 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. ‘A Safe Place’ Support Group 7:30 p.m. Set Free Rehearsal
2 8:00 p.m. Everyone’s Step Group
3 10:00 a.m. Newborns in Need 5:30 p.m. Worship
4 8:15 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School/Education Hour 10:45 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. FEAST 2:00 p.m. Deeper Christian Life Minis-tries 3:00 p.m. Nebraska Brass Christmas Concert 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting
5 7:00 p.m. Jubilee Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Ray of Hope (Rm LL01)
6 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group (Stauffer's Café) 7:00 p.m. Mary/Martha Group 7:00 p.m. M.A.S.S.I.V.E Group
7 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Sisters 11:00 a.m. Wonder Seekers 4:00 p.m. Building Listening Session 5:30 p.m. Foster Care Review Board 5:30 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal 5:45 p.m. Advent Midweek Potluck 6:00 p.m. BELLS of OSLC 6:15 p.m. Advent Midweek Education 7:00 p.m. Advent Midweek Worship 7:35 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
8 7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group 10:00 a.m. Pastoral Care Meeting 7:00 p.m. ‘A Safe Place’ Support Group 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting
9 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Staff Christmas Party 6:00 p.m. AA Intergroup Meeting 6:00 p.m. Chung-Carper Rehearsal 8:00 p.m. Everyone’s Step Group
10 4:00 p.m. Chung-Carper Wed-ding 5:30 p.m. Worship
11 Don & Millie’s Day
8:15 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Christmas Program Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. Education Hour 10:45 a.m. Worship 12:00 p.m. FEAST 2:00 p.m. Deeper Christian Life Minis-tries 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting
12 5:30 p.m. “Beyond Church Walls” Study 7:00 p.m. Jubilee Rehearsal
13 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group (Stauffer's Café) 9:30 a.m. Lydia Circle 9:30 a.m. Martha Circle 12:30 p.m. Worship Planning Meeting 5:30 p.m. Property Meeting 6:00 p.m. Building Listening Session 7:00 p.m. M.A.S.S.I.V.E Group
14 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Sisters 9:30 a.m. Esther Circle 5:30 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal 5:45 p.m. Advent Midweek Potluck 6:00 p.m. BELLS of OSLC 6:15 p.m. Advent Midweek Education 7:00 p.m. Advent Midweek Service 7:35 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
15 7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. ‘A Safe Place’ Support Group 7:30 p.m. Set Free Rehearsal
16 8:00 p.m. Everyone’s Step Group
17 9:30 a.m. Family & Friends of Inmates Group 9:30-11:30 a.m. Christmas Pro-gram Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Worship
18 8:15 a.m. Worship—Sunday School Christmas Program 9:15 a.m. Regular Blood Pressure Checks 9:30 a.m. Advent Festival 9:30 a.m. Education Hour 10:15 a.m. Regular Blood Pressure Checks 10:45 a.m. Worship—Sunday School Christmas Program 12:00 p.m. FEAST 2:00 p.m. Deeper Christian Life Minis-tries 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting
19 7:00 p.m. Jubilee Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Ray of Hope (Rm LL01) 7:00 p.m. Building Listening Session
20 Tidings Deadline
8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group (Stauffer's Café) 7:00 p.m. Mary/Martha Group 7:00 p.m. M.A.S.S.I.V.E Group
21 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Sisters 11:00 a.m. Wonder Seekers 5:30 p.m. Youth Bells Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. BELLS of OSLC NO Evening Advent Activities 7:35 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
22 7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 11:00 a.m. Staff Lunch 7:00 p.m. ‘A Safe Place’ Support Group 7:00 p.m. Grace Circle
23 8:00 p.m. Everyone’s Step Group
24 Christmas Eve
4:00 p.m. Christmas Story & Carol Service 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Festi- val Service 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Can- dlelight Service
25 Christmas Day
10:00 a.m. Christmas Day Service No Sunday School/Education Hour NO FEAST 2:00 p.m. Deeper Christian Life Minis-tries 7:30 p.m. AA Meeting
26 OFFICE CLOSED
7:00 p.m. Jubilee Rehearsal
27 8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast Group (Stauffer's Café) 12:30 p.m. Worship Planning Meeting 7:00 p.m. M.A.S.S.I.V.E Group
28 7:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Service 7:30 a.m. Sunrise Sisters 9:00 a.m. Chat & Sew 5:30 p.m. Party for Bud Christensen 5:30 p.m. No Youth Bells Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. No BELLS of OSLC 6:30 p.m. No Catechism Class 7:30 p.m. No Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
29 7:00 a.m. Men’s Study Group 7:00 p.m. ‘A Safe Place’ Support Group
30 8:00 p.m. Everyone’s Step Group
31 New Year’s Eve
5:30 p.m. Worship
