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Redeemer Lutheran Church
1545 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
Vol. 62. No. 12
December 2017
TIDINGS
A MESSAGE FROM
PASTOR SANDY KESSINGER
Advent and Christmas Season
We associate December with Christmas but for the church we first celebrate the Advent season and then we
transition into the Christmas season. And this Advent there will be many opportunities for us to prepare for
the birth of Christ. As I outline each of them for you, please consider attending some (if not all) of the events
as they will all be thought-provoking and engaging.
1. Four Sundays in Advent – Each week we light a candle on the Advent Wreath until all four candles are lit
to represent the growing light that shines through the darkness. I invite individuals and/or families to light
the candles each week (at each service). You will also share an introductory reading and a prayer. I will
send you the reading and prayer ahead of time so that you can come well prepared.
If you would like to volunteer for the lighting of the Advent Wreath please contact me directly at
[email protected]. Currently we have these dates and times open:
December 10 – 9:45 am, 11:00 am
December 17 – 8:30 am
December 24 (Advent 4) - 10:00 am
2. Tuesday Chapel Services – We are offering a new worship experience this Advent season. All are welcome
to a light lunch (soup and salad and dessert) that will be served in the Crossroads at 11:15 am. We will
then move into the sanctuary at 12:00 pm for a 30-minute service that includes meditative songs, reflec-
tions on the themes of peace, joy, and love. Holy Communion will be offered.. Over the three-week period
the reflections will be given by Diane Miller, Marlon Yearwood, and Max Miller.
3. Blue Christmas – Last year we introduced Blue Christmas to Redeemer. It is a service meant to bring hope
and solace to those who find the holidays to be difficult for any variety of reasons. We discovered last year
that the service is not restricted to those who have suffered losses but is also a meaningful way to prayer-
fully end the day. It is a powerful service and we encourage you to invite family, friends, and neighbors to
attend with you. The date is Wednesday, December 6, and it will begin with dinner at 6:30 pm. The ser-
vice begins at 7:30 pm and includes Holy Communion.
4. Living Nativity – Mark your calendars for Friday, December 15! Live animals will be right outside our
front entrance to the Crossroads, and Mary and Joseph will greet you by the manger. Inside we will serve
hot chocolate. The baked goods will be for sale to help support our trip to the ELCA Youth Gathering.
The evening is made complete by the voices of our choirs as we offer a Christmas Concert (in our sanctu-
ary) that starts at 7:30 pm. For those of you who love to sing the Christmas carols before December 24 –
this is your opportunity.
5. Advent 4 – Since Christmas Eve is on a Sunday this year it causes us a small dilemma. If we go straight
into our Christmas Eve services (later in the day) we miss the opportunity to worship on the Fourth Sunday
in Advent. As a result we will hold one service in the morning at 10 am. The service and the readings will
center on the last week of Advent.
Christmas Eve Services will take place at 4 pm (the children reenact the Christmas story during the time of
the sermon), 6 pm, 8 pm, and 10 pm. Please come with your family and friends on this very special and
holy night.
6. Christmas Day – To date, we are the only congregation in the area that offers a Christmas Day service so it
has become an important witness to the community. At 10 am we gather in the sanctuary for a traditional
service that includes our favorite Christmas hymns.
7. The Second Sunday in Christmas – December 31 is also New Year’s Eve. Again, so far we are the only
congregation in the area that offers a service on New Year’s Eve but this year (since it is on a Sunday) we
will offer one service in the morning at 10 am. It will be a service of Lessons and Carols as we continue to
celebrate the 12 days of Christmas.
Advent first and then Christmas – both are times for us to reflect on this incredible God who sent his only be-
gotten Son into the world to save and redeem us. Each year I encourage us to stay in the season and not rush
too far ahead so that we do not miss the joy of the present moment.
Yours in Christ – Pastor Sandy Kessinger
December 4 10:30 am – Faith Alive
December 5 11:15 am – Lunch in Crossroads
12:00 pm – Chapel Service
December 6 6:30 pm – Dinner in Fellowship Hall
7:30 pm – Blue Christmas
December 8 6:30 pm – Faith and Fellowship (Youth Activity)
December 10 1:00 pm - Funeral Service for Jim Turner
December 12 11:15 am – Lunch in Crossroads
12:00 pm – Chapel Service
December 14 12:00 pm – Lunch Bunch (J Gilbert)
December 15 6:30 pm – Living Nativity
7:30 pm – Christmas Concert
December 16 1:00 pm – Parents Afternoon Out
December 18 2:00 pm – Women of the ELCA
December 19 11:15 am – Lunch in Crossroads
12:00 pm – Chapel Service
December 24 10:00 am – Advent 4 Service
CHRISTMAS SEASON
December 24 Christmas Eve Services
4:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 8:00 pm, and 10:00 pm
December 25 Christmas Day Service
10:00 am
December 31 Second Sunday in Christmas (also New Year’s Eve)
10:00 am
Normal Worship
Schedule
Resumes on January 7, 2018
8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 11:00 am
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
McLean, VA
Minutes from the Church Council Meeting of November 13, 2017
Council members present: Matthew Kratz (President), Laura Duval (Vice President), Rob Wenk (Treasurer), Deacon
Erin Swenson-Reinhold, Dean Graves, Linsey Wenk, Deanna Heier, Karen Detweiler, Steve Lancaster. (Absent: Pastor
Sandy Kessinger, Gordon Jones, Ann Lawrence, Paul Lettow, Florence Ofili-Toviho, Stephanie Hunter)
Opening
Matthew Kratz called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.
Deacon Erin led a devotion based on James 5:13, reflecting on the power of prayer in our lives.
Adoption of the Agenda
The Agenda was adopted as presented.
Pastor’s Report
Pastor Kessinger was absent from the meeting due to her attendance at an open community meeting for the McLean Citi-
zens Association. Deacon Erin presented Pastor Kessinger’s Council report for the month of October.
Deacon Erin shared updates on Sunday Morning Faith Formation, Faith Conversations, Faith Alive, the Tuesday Prayer
hour, and the Building Households of Faith series. Upcoming Advent/Christmas service plans include:
Blue Christmas will be held on 12/6
Tuesday lunch services will be held throughout Advent
Living Nativity 12/15
Minutes from October Meeting
The minutes from the October 9, 2017 council meeting were approved as presented.
Treasurer’s Report
Rob Wenk provided the Treasurer’s Report.
Rob Wenk put forth a motion to Council to increase the Redeemer Synod pledge from $57,240 in 2017 to $60,000 (4.8%
increase) for the 2018 proposed budget. Steve Lancaster seconded the motion and the Council members present unani-
mously approved.
Redeemer After School Program Budget Discussion
Linda McConnaughay, Director of the Afterschool Program, presented the proposed 2018 Afterschool program budget.
Highlights for 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 include:
The program is fully enrolled at 84 students (up from high 70s the year before)
Income increase allowed program to pay off the Afterschool bus loan and provided for new tables for the Fellowship
Hall and lighting in the parking lot
Current challenge finding CDL-certified drivers (and backup drivers) for the bus. If anyone could recommend some-
body, please let Linda know.
Highlights for 2018-2019 proposed budget include:
Budget presented is balanced between proposed income and expenses based on an enrollment of 82 students
Budget includes increases in bus rental and operating fees to cover potential breakdowns and driver substitutions
Noted potential need for more computers and Technology support in this next fiscal year
Rob Wenk put forth a motion to Council to approve the Redeemer Renaissance After School 2018-2019 budget present-
ed pending any queries from the F&A committee meeting. Laura Duval seconded the motion and the Council members
present approved with no dissents.
Redeemer Preschool Program Budget Discussion Proposal
Tammie Koenig, Director of the Pre-school Program, presented the proposed 2018-2019 school year budget to Council for
review and approval. Highlights for 2017-2018 year include:
The program currently enrolls 84 children
Tuition costs were increased by 3% for the current school year
Piloting an Aftercare until 3pm program to assess family interest (replaced 1-hour Lunch Bunch program)
Highlights for 2018-2019 proposed budget include:
Budget is based on an enrollment of 84 children with no increase to tuition
Budget included a decrease in additional income due to cancellation of Lunch Bunch program and uncertainty in the
uptake of the Aftercare program
Noted potential need for renovating or replacing playground equipment in 2018 (to be paid for from the Replacement
Reserve fund). Current playground was installed in the year 2000.
Rob Wenk put forth a motion to Council to approve the Redeemer Pre-school 2018-2019 budget pending any queries from
the F&A committee meeting. Dean Graves seconded the motion and the Council members present approved with no dis-
sents.
Council Discussion
Council discussed follow up action items on the Synod New Connections program. Florence Ofili-Toviho has agreed to
service as the Discipleship Chair for the program. Matthew Kratz put forth a call for volunteers to serve as Chair and/or
on the Stewardship committee. The Synod will provide coaching, guidance and resources for this committee.
Matthew Kratz discussed implementing changes to Redeemer’s Constitution to match Synod-level constitutional
changes. An updated version will be sent to Council for advanced review and vote at the December Council meeting.
Changes will then be presented to the congregation for a vote at the February Congregational meeting.
Matthew Kratz noted that the terms of some Council positions will be ending in February, including the position of
Treasurer and Youth representative. A nominating committee will be formed and nominees will then be presented to
the congregation for a vote at the February Congregational meeting.
Committee Liaison Reports
Social Concerns
Thanksgiving Refugee Celebration will be held on 11/19. Refugee families supported by Lutheran Social Services have
been invited. A new format is planned to allow for more congregational members and refugee families to attend. The
event is being coordinated by Carol Perry and Joan Durman.
Congregation was very generous in the collection of winter coats, scarves and mittens for refugee families. Thank you
to Tracy Graves for her coordination and distribution efforts.
Committee will move forward with LSS’s Good Neighbor program in 2018 (a 6-month commitment to sponsor a new
refugee family arriving in the US). Interested volunteers/participants should contact Stephanie Hunter (or the Church
office)
2018-2019 Budget planning
The Social Concerns committee has put forth their 2018 budget request at the same level as the 2017 budget. The budg-
et includes support for the LSS Good Neighbor program along with contributions to over 20 local and international ser-
vice organizations.
Council discussed that the Social Concerns budget has not increased over the last 5 years and we have had to decrease
our contributions to some organizations accordingly to support new programs/activities. An increase will be planned
for the 2019 budget cycle.
Joan Durman and Deanna Heier will work together as Co-Chairs of the Social Concerns committee in 2018
Closing
Council’s next meeting date is December 11, 2017. The next Executive Committee meeting will be held December 6, 2017.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. with the Lord’s Prayer.
Preparing for Christ
Deacon Erin Swenson-Reinhold Advent. Four weeks to ready ourselves for the birth of Christ. For many of us, the busyness of the season can make it difficult to
enjoy the blessings that come from preparing for Christ’s birth.
In the Lutheran tradition, we set apart four weeks to ready our hearts and lives for the transformative event of Christ’s birth. What
would it be like to set aside 10 minutes/day to prepare our hearts for Christ? Here are some things you can do at home:
1. Use an online resource such as www.d365.org or sacredspace.ie
2. Spend time in prayer and reading scripture
3. Light advent candles with their emphasis on Joy, Hope, Peace, Love and include a prayer and blessing of one another
4. Incorporate an Advent calendar into your daily routine
5. Consider participating in acts of service during Advent
Over the next four weeks, we will have several opportunities to intentionally engage this sacred season at Redeemer.
1. Four weeks of worship that focus on Advent starting on December 3rd
2. Mid-week Advent services on Tuesdays (Dec. 5, 12, 19) at noon
3. Advent calendars will be distributed to the Sunday Morning Faith Formation families. Contact Deacon Erin if you wish to re-
ceive one
4. Blue Christmas – December 6th
5. Live Nativity and Christmas Concert – December 15th
6. Celebration of Week 4 of Advent – 10 a.m. on December 24th
7. Christmas Eve Services – 4, 6, 8, 10 pm
8. Christmas Day Service – 10 a.m.
A Message from Marlon
I would like to share with you this very meaningful thanksgiving devotion that I came across:
Some of us find it hard to say “thank you.” In Vermont a farmer was sitting on the porch with his wife. He was beginning to
realize how much she meant to him. It was about time—for they’d lived together forty-two years, and she had been such a help.
She had shared the joys and the hardships of their marriage. She had worked hard and loved him unconditionally. One day as
they sat together, he said, “Wife, you’ve been such a wonderful woman that there are times I can hardly keep from telling you.”
One of our problems is that we are blessed in so many ways that we can begin to take them for granted. We can become so ac-
customed to our blessings that we can lose our sense of gratitude.
For those of us who think thanksgiving is optional, this gospel story shows how very important it is to take time to give thanks:
“As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. As he entered a village there, ten
lepers stood at a distance, crying out, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ He looked at them and said, ‘Go show yourselves to
the priests.’ And as they went, their leprosy disappeared. One of them, when he saw that he was healed, came back to Jesus,
shouting, ‘Praise God, I’m healed!’ He fell face down on the ground at Jesus’ feet, thanking him for what he had done. This
man was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, ‘Didn’t I heal ten men? Where are the other nine? Does only this foreigner return to give
glory to God?’ And Jesus said to the man, ‘Stand up and go. Your faith has made you well’ ” (Luke 17:11-19, NLT).
Luke taught us, with this story, that we can be thankful for Jesus’ compassion. These men were outcasts. Their society treated
them as if they were already dead. They “stood at a distance” because the law prohibited them from coming in close contact
with people. The entire population was afraid of being infected by them. These ten leprous men didn’t know a lot of theology.
But they did know that Jesus is a Savior. The angel was specific about Jesus’ name when He was born: “She will give birth to a
son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21).
The very name “Jesus” means Yahweh saves.
They also knew that Jesus is in charge. They call Him “Master,” which means “One who stands over.” They sensed His authori-
ty. They were laying hold of the One who could save them because they believed He is in charge and has unconditional love for
those who are struggling with leprosy. Their confidence in Jesus was justified. “And as they went, their leprosy disappeared.”
The story doesn’t end, however, with the healing of the ten lepers. Luke continued his description of the miracle by pointing out
that only one of the ten came back to Jesus to say “Thank You.” Coming back is not popular. The majority (ninety percent of
the lepers) kept going.
When we are thankful for the many blessings we have received we become candidates for the greatest blessing anyone can ob-
tain. Forgiveness of sin and eternal salvation are God’s gifts to those who are willing to fall at Jesus' feet and say, “Thank You.”
We have been blessed. A right attitude about what we have already received can produce unimaginable benefits in the future.
Let’s come back to Jesus’ feet this day and say “Thank You.” It will be worth the time it takes.
Year End Financial Picture As in the past, Redeemer receives a significant portion of income from financial gifts at the end of the year. This year
our need is no different. Below is a brief summary of our position:
$ 94,424 Current shortfall of revenue to actual expenses (as of 11/30/17)
$ 98,500 Expected additional expenses in December
$192,924 Total needed in December to breakeven for the year
We are grateful for the contributions made to date and for your generosity. Although the totals can seem daunting, we
have been very blessed at Redeemer to have a ministry that continues to thrive. As in previous years, we hope to cover
our expenses and to have a little more to start off with in the new year. We ask that you pray and consider how you and
your family can be part of this example of faith, love and support for God's work at Redeemer.
Tax Advantaged Giving
As we approach the end of the year, we want to make sure that you are aware of the tax advantage of giving appreciated
stocks or mutual fund shares directly to Redeemer. It really is a win-win opportunity for you and the church. This meth-
od of giving allows you to minimize capital gains taxes and yet provide the full current value and financial benefits to
the programs and ministries that you care about at Redeemer. What a great way to share a portion of the many blessings
in your life!
If you have stocks or mutual funds that have appreciated significantly, rather than selling those assets and potentially
incurring a large capital gain tax bill, those investments can be simply gifted to the church. It is an easy way to help the
church meet our expense obligations for the year.
Veronique Thomas, Redeemer’s Financial Coordinator, can help answer questions for you about this transfer process at
703/356-3346 or at [email protected]. Also, you can visit Redeemer’s website and at the top of the page
there is a tab labeled “About Us” and a following tab for “Give Online”. In the subsequent description, there are stock
and mutual fund donation instructions and forms available. Thank you!
Redeemer's Annual Living Nativity and Christmas Concert
All are welcome and invited to enjoy the sounds of the season and the excitement of live
animals in the creche on Friday, December 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. This is a wonderful
opportunity to invite family, neighbors, and friends to Redeemer.
Children are invited to put on angel or shepherd costumes, and visit the live animals, maybe
pet a bunny or baby lamb!
At 7:30 pm everyone is invited inside to experience a concert of our many choirs - adult,
children and bell choirs. People of all ages are welcome as we sing our favorite Christmas
Carols.
After the wonder of the starry night warm up inside with hot chocolate, and a treat from the Bake Sale.
All are invited, so come one, come all, help us share the spirit of Christmas!
There are many opportunities to serve at this event, if you are interested, please contact Kim Wenk at 703.356.6537 or
Bake Sale to benefit the Youth Mission Trips
The bake sale during the Living Nativity will support our youth mission trips. If you would like to donate baked goods,
please drop them off at Redeemer on Friday December 15, by 6pm.
Social Concerns Ministry
2017 GIFTS OF HOPE: Celebrating 25 Years!
Gifts of Hope is an organization, sponsored by our local Metropolitan Washington,
D.C., ELCA synod, which raises money for area non-profits. The funds you donate
help the homeless, the hungry, the job seeker, the young, the elderly, immigrants,
refugees, seminary and college students, and those seeking to improve their lives. In
the last 25 years GOH has raised and disbursed more than $3,337,000 to help our
beneficiaries.
Gifts of Hope is a family of volunteers, congregations, donors, the Synod, and Beneficiary Organizations. We
thank you for your support and prayers during our first 25 years and hope that your support continues this year
and for the next 25 years.
“25 for 25” This year we encourage you to increase your support to GOH by 25% or $25 during our 25th year.
Gifts of Hope annually raises and disburses an average of $100,000.00. Imagine all the work we can do to-
gether when we increase our support to $125,000!
Redeemer will host GOH sales events during the Advent season. The gifts you can purchase are an alternative
to traditional gift-giving. You can choose from a variety of gifts at a variety of prices. You will receive a holi-
day card, including a description of the designated gift you choose, which you can give to your gift recipients.
100% of your monetary gift will go to the beneficiary organization. Look for the Gifts of Hope sales table each
Sunday during Advent in the Crossroads to make your purchases. Online orders can be placed at
www.giftsofhopedc.org. Questions—contact Nancy Power ([email protected]).
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) encourages us to make donations so that LIRS can buy
Christmas gifts for children from Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala who are in detention centers
(actually former prison facilities: one in Pennsylvania and two in Texas) and children in Texas and Florida
impacted by this year's hurricanes. To see the possible gifts and make a donation, go to the LIRS holiday web-
site (http://lirs.org/hopefortheholidays/) and click on the online registry under "GIVE". The deadline for dona-
tions is December 13.
Habitat for Humanity of NoVA is on track to build more homes than ever over the next few years, which
means more volunteers are needed. Please consider volunteering. Renovate a home with other volunteers and
the partner family. No construction experience is necessary. Tools are provided or bring your own. Volunteer
for the next work day:
December 2 (Saturday, 8:30am - 3:30pm) 6848 Donora Dr., Alexandria VA
Sign up now for this build or to get on the mailing list for future builds: Signup at or contact Lynn Barth at 703
-346-8012 or [email protected]
Partner for Surgery. Thank you all for your donations to the Partner for Surgery post-op gift bags. Linda
and Frank Peterson will be traveling to Guatemala again in January. Before then we need to collect as many
BABY PACIFIERS and BABY SOX as we can!! Our RED collection box is located outside Fellowship
Hall. Your donations will be greatly appreciated!!.
Social Concerns in the Coming Months Habitat for Humanity, December 2, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Register at http://tinyurl.com/Habitat-IC.
Contact: Lynn Barth, [email protected]
Gifts of Hope, December 3-24, Redeemer. Contact: Nancy Power, [email protected]
Partner for Surgery, November –January, Baby Sox & Pacifier Collection, Redeemer. Contact: Linda
Peterson, [email protected]
Quilting Group, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month at Redeemer to make quilts. Contact: Kate
Jones, [email protected]
Shawl Ministry, 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, 10:30am – Noon, at Redeemer to crochet or knit
shawls and pray. Contact: Betsy Kutscher, [email protected]
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) encourages us to make donations so that LIRS can buy Christ-
mas gifts for children from Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Guatemala who are in detention centers (actually former
prison facilities: one in Pennsylvania and two in Texas) and children in Texas and Florida impacted by this year's
hurricanes.
To see the possible gifts and make a donation, go to the LIRS holiday website (http://lirs.org/hopefortheholidays/)
and click on the online registry under "GIVE". The deadline for donations is December 13.
Thanksgiving Celebration with Refugee Families. In a true example of Christian hospitality, Redeemer
once again welcomed refugee families who, with the assistance of LSS, have recently settled in Northern Vir-
ginia. The Social Concerns Ministry with the help of Redeemer adults and youth hosted seven families on
November 19. Highlights of our afternoon include good food; crafts for young ones; soccer for youth; family
photographs; gloves, scarves, hats and small gifts for children and youth; and enthusiastic conversations. Our
refugee families, many of whom helped American troops in Afghanistan, talked to us about their hopes for a
better life in our country and their gratitude for Redeemer’s hospitality.
Winter Coat Drive for Lutheran Social Services (LSS). The Social Concerns Ministry wants to thank the
congregation for their support of the LSS winter coat drive. Your generosity was overwhelming!! Once
more we exceeded our goal by delivering 110 coats and 161 hats, scarves, mittens and gloves to LSS’s offic-
es in Falls Church and Hyattsville, MD. Thank you again for your kindness and sharing with those in need.
Passport to the World: Celebrate 100 years with LSS/NCA
With your support, LSS/NCA has served the community for 100 years. On March 1, 2018, your invited to
launch another century of serving boldly with us. Passport to the World celebrates our community’s vibrant
diversity, talent, and determination. Guests will be immersed in an enjoyable, colorful, interactive environment
showcasing the global voices we are privileged to serve through the arts and cuisines of Asia, Africa, the Mid-
dle East, and Eastern Europe. Learn more and purchase tickets at lssnca.org/passport-to-the-world/
Tom Jordan Kanski 12/1
Luther Markwart 12/1
Gordon Thomas 12/1
Alexander Devlin 12/3
Kristina Bettner 12/4
Daniel Budnyk 12/4
Katherine McGuire 12/4
Kathy Stieg 12/4
Marie Born 12/5
Laura DeGrafft 12/5
Amy Balkema 12/6
Ann Lawrence 12/6
Joan Engelsgaard 12/7
Gretchen Gniffke 12/7
Lewis Miller 12/7
Annika Richardson 12/7
Erik Richardson 12/7
Richard Lee 12/8
Geraldine Swarm 12/8
Catherine Brennan 12/9
Mark Krieger 12/9
Mia Sande 12/9
Elizabeth Pleasant 12/10
Justin Etkin 12/12
Kirk Odegard 12/12
Paula Green 12/13
Ellen Kennedy 12/13
Raymond Jacobsen 12/14
John Jones 12/14
Lauren Thronson 12/14
Zachary Graves 12/15
Michael Honigberg 12/15
James Leimkuhler 12/15
Addison Mosher 12/15
Anna Paukovits 12/15
Douglas Scheffler 12/15
Samuel Heier 12/16
Holley Miller 12/16
Reid Cavanaugh 12/17
Patricia Mogannam 12/17
Henry Bourgin 12/18
Jacob Daly 12/18
Joseph Horsfield 12/18
Sarah Gaston 12/19
Martha Hopler 12/19
Evan Humes 12/19
Ryan Kim 12/19
Rowan Klanderman 12/19
Jada Koerner 12/19
Robert Linthicum 12/19
Mark Mykityshyn 12/19
Casey Kight 12/20
Luke Russo 12/20
Ellen Sullivan 12/20
Karen Detweiler 12/21
Jeffrey Hahne 12/21
Joel Ratliff 12/21
Kirsten Leonard 12/22
Roger Dahlin 12/23
Marcia Doherty 12/23
Peter Kratz 12/23
Anna Ross 12/23
Mark Weischedel 12/23
Laura Broderdorf 12/24
Kendrick Brown 12/25
Robert Hahne 12/25
Holly Lind 12/25
Robert Erickson 12/26
Matthew Kratz 12/26
Whitney Skochko 12/26
Timothy Stoessel 12/26
Lon Augustenborg 12/27
Joyce Clarke 12/27
Jennifer Hall 12/27
Matt Osifchin 12/27
Leia Reynolds 12/27
Andrea Brown 12/28
Donald Goff 12/28
Lori O’Brien 12/28
Alexander Dempsey 12/29
Hamilton Loving 12/29
Marie Moser 12/29
Israel Toviho 12/29
Shawna Tunnell 12/29
Steve Walker 12/29
Addie Brown 12/30
John Dietrich 12/30
McKenna Klontz 12/30
Andrew Lee 12/30
Diane Liesman 12/30
Samantha O’Brien 12/30
Clinton Pfister 12/30
Katherine Waldron 12/30
Delaney Balkema 12/31
Megan DeGrafft 12/31
Marie Morris 12/31
Janet Pfister 12/31
Elizabeth Reed 12/31
Philip Schoepfle 12/31
Elaine Shelleman 12/31
Sun 12/03 8:30a Traditional Worship NA 9:45a Contemporary Worship NA 11:00a Traditional Worship NA 1:00p MOJO Volleyball PH Mon 12/04 10:00a Faith Alive CF 5:30p Sunshine Academy CL 6:30p Aerobics CR 6:30p MOJO PH Tue 12/05 8:00a Prayer Time NA 11:15a Chapel Lunch/Worship NA 12:00p Rotary FH 5:00p Sunshine Academy CL 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:15p Boy Scout Troop 1916 FH Wed 12/06 9:30a Quilting FH 6:30p Dinner/Blue Christmas Worship NA 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Hadi Meditation CL 8:00p Al-Anon CL Thu 12/07 10:30a Prayer Shawl Ministry LI 5:00p Teen CBS RLC 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Bell Choir MSA 7:45p Traditional Choir MSB 8:30p Men’s Basketball PH Fri 12/08 6:30p Fun and Fellowship PH Sun 12/10 8:30a Traditional Worship NA 9:45a Contemporary Worship NA 11:00a Traditional Worship NA 1:00p Brownie Troop CL 1:00p Daisy Troop CL 1:00p MOJO Volleyball PH 2:00p Book Club LI Mon 12/11 5:30p Sunshine Academy CL 6:30p Aerobics CR 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Recital NA 7:30p Congregational Council Mtg. CR Tue 12/12 8:00a Prayer Time NA 11:15a Chapel Lunch/Worship NA 12:00p Rotary FH 5:00p Sunshine Academy CL 6:00p Langley Residential CR 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Finance and Administration LI 7:15p Boy Scout Troop 1916 FH Wed 12/13 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Hadi Meditation CL 8:00p Al-Anon CL
Thur 12/14 12:00p Women’s Lunch Bunch OS 5:30p Teen CBS RLC 7:00p Bell Choir MSA 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:45p Traditional Choir MSB 8:30p Men’s Basketball PH Fri 12/15 6:30p Living Nativity RLC Sat 12/16 1:00p Parent’s Afternoon Out RLC Sun 12/17 8:30a Traditional Worship NA 9:45a Contemporary Worship NA 11:00a Traditional Worship NA 1:00p MOJO Volleyball PH Mon 12/18 6:30p Aerobics CR 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH Tue 12/19 8:00a Prayer Time NA 11:15a Chapel Lunch/Worship NA 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p McLean Orchestra Board CR 7:15p Boy Scout Troop 1916 FH Wed 12/20 9:30a Quilting FH 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Hadi Meditation CL 8:00p Al-Anon CL Thu 12/21 10:30a Prayer Shawl Ministry LI 7:00p Bell Choir MSA 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:45p Traditional Choir MSB 8:30p Men’s Basketball PH Sun 12/24 10:00a Advent 4 Worship Service NA 4:00p Christmas Eve Service NA 6:00p Christmas Eve Service NA 8:00p Christmas Eve Service NA 10:00p Christmas Eve Service NA Mon 12/25 10:00a Christmas Day Service NA Tue 12/26 8:00a Prayer Time NA 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Stoneleigh Association MSA Wed 12/27 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Hadi Meditation CL 8:00p Al-Anon CL Thu 12/28 6:30p MOJO Volleyball PH 7:00p Bell Choir MSA 7:45p Traditional Choir MSB 8:30p Men’s Basketball PH Sun 12/31 10:00a New Years’ Eve Service NA
