Grace Lutheran Church - Fremont, Ohio

December 2016

In this issue … • Hanging of the Greens, page 2 • Community Christmas Concert with the Toledo Symphony, page 2 • Women’s Advent Brunch, page 8 • Christmas Craft & Vendor Show, page 9 • Sunday School Christmas Program, page 5 • Christmas Dinner, page 7

WEEKLY ADVENT WORSHIP SERIES

Join us Wednesdays during Advent at 7:15 p.m. - November 30 * December 7 * December 14 * December 21

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GRACE FELLOWSHIP will meet on Tuesday,

Dec. 13 at Applewood Bistro for an end of year luncheon. We will meet at noon and lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP by calling Walt Lamson, 419-334-3623.

It will soon be time to dress the sanctuary for Christmas and it takes

many hands to complete this job. Mark your calendars for Sunday,

Nov. 27 at 11:15 a.m. Please call the church office and sign up,

419-332-1558.

THE TOLEDO SYMPHONY will perform their annual Community Christmas Concert in the sanctuary of Grace Lutheran Church on Thursday,

December 1 at 7:30 p.m. Following the concert, you are cordially invited to a reception in the church dining room, where an assortment of cookies and refreshments will be served. If you would like to sponsor this fine event, you may send a check to Grace

Lutheran Church. General admission tickets are on sale in the church office, Adults/$10; Seniors/ (65 & older) $8; and Students/(18 & under) $5.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS RECITAL We are organizing a children’s recital of Christmas music to precede the 5 p.m. Christmas Eve service. We are looking for vocal music solos or duets, piano or instrumental solos of a sacred Christmas nature are acceptable. Piano accompaniment will also be available. Jan Serwin has agreed to coordinate this recital. If you are interested in participating please call her at 419-334-8289, to reserve your spot in the program. Jan will arrange a time for you to practice in the church prior to Christmas Eve.

The Youth & Children of the congregation will present A Super Christmas on December 18 during the 10 a.m. worship. Please join us and your favorite superheroes as they discover if their jobs are in danger and who is this new superhero in town. For this service only we are inviting the congregation to wear their favorite superhero t-shirt.

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Advent at 7:15 p.m.Advent at 7:15 p.m.Advent at 7:15 p.m.Advent at 7:15 p.m.

From Heaven Above From Heaven Above From Heaven Above From Heaven Above Advent Weekly Worship Series

As the 500th anniversary of the Ref-

ormation approaches, this beloved

hymn of Martin Luther provides the

theme for the series, which focuses on

the divine gifts that come down to us

through the birth of Jesus. Each week

one of the sermons will “unwrap” one

of the precious treasures delivered

to us in the holy Child wrapped in

swaddling clothes.

November 30 November 30 November 30 November 30 - The Gift of HopeThe Gift of HopeThe Gift of HopeThe Gift of Hope. The

people of Israel waited in hope for the

promised Messiah. We now wait for

his return on the Last Day.

December 7 December 7 December 7 December 7 - The Gift of LoveThe Gift of LoveThe Gift of LoveThe Gift of Love. The

steadfast love of God is revealed in the

gift of his Son. As the redeemed people

of God we share his love with others.

December 14 December 14 December 14 December 14 - The Gift of PeaceThe Gift of PeaceThe Gift of PeaceThe Gift of Peace. In

Christ Jesus we have peace with God.

We now share that good news of peace

with the world.

December 21 December 21 December 21 December 21 - The Gift of LifeThe Gift of LifeThe Gift of LifeThe Gift of Life.

Through faith in Jesus we have

forgiveness and life, a life of love and

service now in his name and eternal life

is his presence.

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CHRISTMAS POINETTIAS can be ordered through the church office. Plants are $10 each. Payment and wording for the bulletin must accompany orders.

Christmas Eve - Saturday,

December 24, 2016

(Candlelight at all Christmas Eve services)

4:30 p.m.

Children’s Recital

5:00 p.m. Family Worship/ Holy Communion

7:30 p.m.

Candlelight Worship/ Holy Communion

9:30 p.m.

Christmas Recital

10:00 p.m. Candlelight Worship/

Holy Communion Sunday, December 25

10:00 a.m. Readings and Carols

CHRISTMAS EVE HELP 5:30 FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE

USHER GREETER ACOLYTE COMMUNION ASSISTANT 7:30 CHRISTMAS SERVICE

USHER GREETER ACOLYTE COMMUNION ASSISTANT 10:00 CELEBRATION SERVICE

USHER GREETER ACOLYTE COMMUNION ASSISTANT

Please circle above where you can help and bring this form into the church office.

NAME: PHONE: EMAIL:

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE. This service will be at 10 a.m. on Christmas Day. If you would like to help as an usher, communion assistant or acolyte please call the church office, 419-332-1558.

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NOISY OFFERING UPDATE

Thanks to your generous donations, the Noisy Offering collected in November totaled $265.81! The next Noisy Offering will be collected the weekend of December 3 &

4. Offering collected for the fourth quarter will be donated to the Prevention Partnership Coalition. This is a department within the Sandusky County Health Department that is working to curb the drug addition and overdose crisis in our community.

SUNDAY SCHOOL WITH MAUREEN

This class has moved to the conference room and is studying current events. This is a casual setting with lively conversation. Please join us to share your voice and point of view!

THE NEXT FOOD PANTRY CHALLENGE will be held the weekend of December 17 & 18. Let’s see how full we can fill our carts with mashed potato flakes & noodles.

PASTOR’S SUNDAY AND MONDAY BIBLE

STUDIES are continuing their year-long study based on the book Introducing the New Testament: A His-

torical, Literary, and Theological Survey by Mark Al-len Powell. The group meets on Sundays at 9 a.m. and on Mondays at 1 p.m. in the lounge.

MAUREEN’S TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY

GROUP is currently doing a study on the movie War

Room. The group meets each Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in the lounge.

SLAM (Scripture, Life And Me) meets each Wednesday from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. in the large Sun-day School room. We are currently kicking off a year of prayer by doing a study based on the movie, War

Room.

CHRISTIAN MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

Will take a short break during the holiday season and will meet again after the first of the year. Please watch the newsletter for more information.

LIBERTY CENTER OCTOBER 2016 - report of those served: mom & dad with 3 children, mom & 3 children, mom & 1 child, 5 single men, 10 single women. We are currently in need of funds to provide Christmas for the residents at the center. We provide presents for all adults and children as donations allow. We believe that everyone should have a gift to open on Christmas morning. We usually have around 22 residents at Christmas time and the funding for this project is estimated at $800. Anyone that would like to contribute to this fund should mark “resident’s Christmas” on the memo line of their check. If more funds are received than what is needed the remainder will be used throughout the year to see to our residents needs.

The following information is from the Mission Moment presented on October 2 describing the new

communion practice at the 7:45 a.m. service. This was presented by Pr. Henry Seibert for us to understand

God’s gift for us.

Please cup your hands. Make a manger. Take a beggar’s stance. In the background you hear

the song Here Is Bread. We will sing that today as we come to receive HERE the bread and wine of

Holy Communion.

Today we do that in a different place. Five steps and 30 feet closer than we usually travel. It is

here in an effort to be increasingly hospitably sensitive ... But in reality it is not about our going

somewhere, but Jesus coming to us. “Here, by the Spirit, Christ is with us here.”

Wherever “Here” is - hospital bed, nursing care center, college chapel, Bible camp, youth

gathering, army post in Afghanistan, home, worship center - Jesus comes to us “Here” in the bread

and the wine of Holy Communion.

You my find this change somewhat difficult to accept; you my not even like it, but let this fact

sink in and override - Jesus loves you - you. He loves you and comes to you this day to give

forgiveness and life and strength to serve. And so we pray, as Luther prayed: “Come Lord Jesus, be

our guest ... “Here.”

Preschoolers - Fifth Grade

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THE SCHOOL UNIFORM ROOM has changed locations! The Uniform Room is now located in the activities office, located in the Sunday school hallway, right next to the elevator. The room is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - noon, Wednesday evenings and on Sunday mornings. Please feel free to take what you need and drop off what your children have outgrown.

GOD’S ARMY BOOT CAMP for all little “soldiers” in preschool - 3rd grade will be held Feb. 25 from 9:30 - 11:30

a.m. The morning will be filled with games, activities, experiments and drills!

THERE WILL BE NO SPIRIT ACTIVITIES ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Please mark your calendars for the Children’s Sunday School Christmas Program, which will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18 during the 10 a.m. service. Please feel free to invite your family and friends. Some of our practices will take place during Sunday School during the next couple of weeks and we have also scheduled one large group practice for Saturday, Dec.

17 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary.

CHILDREN OF ALL AGES are invited to an evening of Christmas Fun in the auditorium on Friday, Dec. 16 from

6:30 - 8 p.m.! There will be cookies to decorate, ornaments to make, a short Christmas movie with popcorn, and we will end the night with a Christmas bedtime story and hot cocoa. All children are invited to wear their pj’s and bring a blanket for the movie! If your child is in preschool or kindergarten please plan on staying with your child for the evening. Thank you!

CALLING ALL LITTLE

LUTHERANS & CRAZY

KIDS (1st - 5th graders) … If you have extra energy to burn off during Christmas break,

meet Stacey in the youth room on Wednesday, Dec. 28

from 1– 3 p.m. for a Game Day! How about a ping-pong or an air hockey tournament? Pictionary? Charades? The list is endless, just be here for the fun! As always friends are welcome!

MOVIE NIGHT! All children are invited to the audi-torium on Friday, Jan. 6 from 6-8 p.m. for a movie night. Movie snacks will be served and we will also play movie bingo for a chance to win prizes! As always friends are welcome. Do you have a favorite that you would like to watch, then let Stacey know by calling the church office. Parents, if your child is in preschool or kindergarten please plan on staying with your child for the evening. Thank you!

ALL LITTLE PRINCESSES should mark their cal-endars for Saturday, Feb. 11, for the 3rd Annual Princesses Camp! Watch the newsletter for a sign-up sheet starting next month.

THE 3rd ANNUAL TRUNK-OR-TREAT was held on Oct. 28 and it was a huge success! Over 115 people joined in the fun, 100 hot dogs were served, and 50 pumpkins were decorated. Thank you to all who decorated a trunk and passed out candy! Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped set-up, clean-up, prepared food, and ran games: Kaitlyn Fisher, Pam & Brianna Fraley, Greg, Jody & Cydne Jess and Nancy, Lee & Michele Klohn, Mary Miller, Evan Ortiz, Jim Post, Mark & Reagan Reau, Jim & Cindy Scranton, Karina & Delaney Seem, Miranda Shetzer, Elly Stotz and Brie Wiersma.

THANK YOU NOTES

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Middle & High School Youth In Action continued.

SECOND SUNDAY BREAKFAST

The youth will be hosting a breakfast by donation on the second Sunday of every month. Our next breakfast will be Dec. 11 from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in the dining room. The menu will include: sausage, biscuits, gravy, and fruit.

THE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH will

be BAKING PIES on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. All youth and parents are encour-aged to help. To sign-up please contact Heather Hawn in the church office, 419-332-1558, or via email, heatherrhawn@gmail.com

Thank You to everyone who helped with the Veteran’s Dinner on November 6. It was a wonderful time for the 20 veterans and their guests as they enjoyed a delicious dinner. After dinner the group enjoyed listening to our choir sing several special pieces of music. Thank you to the choir for sharing your gift of music. Thank you to everyone who helped prepare and serve this wonderful meal!

THE POINT Salvation Army Bell Ringing - All middle & high school youth are invited to come ring bells on Sunday, Dec. 4 from noon - 4:30 p.m. at the west side Kroger (in the Potter Village Shopping Center). After we are done ringing we will head to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner. Christmas Party - all middle & high school youth are invited to stay after the late service for a party on Dec. 18 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be games, music, food and fun in the auditorium and youth room.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW

hosted by the middle & high school youth will be held on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the dining room. Admission will be $1 or a canned good donation at the door. Proceeds from admission will benefit the Sandusky County Food Pantry. Food, baked goods, and drinks will be available for purchase from our youth. If you would like an application please contact Heather Hawn by email, HeatherRHawn@gmail.com

Youth are also needed to volunteer. You may sign-up for a morning (8-11) or an afternoon (11-3) shift. To sign-up contact Heather.

Thank you to those who wished me well before and after my surgery and for all the prayers sent my way. I enjoyed the nice visit with Candy Wingard when she brought me the delicious chicken noodle soup prepared by the Jess family. A special thank you to Maureen for her visit before my surgery. Her prayer took me from anxiety about my surgery to a feeling of ease.

God bless you all, Ardis Curliss

Thank you for the beautiful flowers. They filled my life with joy. I also want to thank Lynne Russell who brought the flowers.

Ruth Gerstenberger

Dear Friends in Faith, My family and I have been touched by your prayers and kindness as you joined us in saying a goodbye for now to our beloved Marie. She was ready to walk with her Maker and is no longer in pain, a comfort to us when we feel sorrow as we miss her. We look forward to the day when we can be with your again in heaven. Thank you.

Wayne Lieske and family

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BRIDGE OF HOPE CHRISTMAS GATHERING - The Bridge of Hope / Puente de Esperanza will host their annual Christmas Gathering on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hayes Memorial UMC, Fre-mont. We are looking for volunteers to help with set up and tear down, decorating, serving food, plan-ning and supervising children’s activities, and greeters. We are also looking for side dishes and des-serts to be served the day of the event. Poster boards for food donations are located in the Narthex and at the Baker Street enterances. In addition to food donations we are also in need of new hats and mittens. These items should be brought in by Dec. 4 and may be placed in the baskets located in the Narthex and at the Baker Street entrance. For more information please contact Alamar Arriaga at 419-552-4999 or 419-334-2605.

LIFT CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER

Pr. Jody, her husband Jeff, and her mother Lorraine, will again serve Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day at 11:30 a.m. after the service. All LIFT churches are invited to attend. Pr. Jody and her family will provide: turkey, ham, dressing, sweet potatoes, and corn casserole. Anyone is welcome to join us. We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert to share and call the church office to let us know that you will attend so that we may plan accordingly, 419-332-1558.

A LIFT BOARD MEETING has been scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29, at Grace.

QUARTERLY NEWS FROM THE ENDOWMENT BOARD

The Endowment Board met on October 31, 2016. The 3rd quarter investment report indicated the current value of the Endowment Fund at the end of the quarter was $1,102,256.52. Money to be distributed from the Endowment Fund is based on the earnings from the investment in the Fund. Contributions to the Fund come from gifts to Grace Lutheran. The 4th quarter of the year is a good time to see if a tax deductible contribution would be beneficial for your financial situation for the year or for estate planning purposes. The Endowment Board determines what Christian Stewardship opportunities the Board will distribute money to each year. There will be an opening on the Board for 2017 as well as one Board member seeking re-election. Members serve a 2 year term. Congregation members interested in serving on the Board may submit their names to the Church office. Election of new Board members occurs at the annual congregational meeting.

[The annual meeting will be held Sunday, January 29, 2019 at 11:15 a.m.]

REMINDER: To our friends who are heading to a warmer climate for the winter months, don’t forget to let the church office know your “Winter” address. We want to keep you updated on Grace happenings.

(The Post Office does not forward the newsletters, so if we do not have your

current address or if you leave an order of “Temporarily Away”, we are

charged postage when your mail is returned to us. If this happens, it will be

necessary to take your name off the mailing list until we are notified of your return, to

prevent recurring charges.)

November 14, 2016 • All reports to be included in the 2016 Annual Report are due to Linda in the church office by

Friday, December 16 • Christmas Day worship - joint service for all LIFT churches held at Grace at 10 a.m. with

Christmas dinner to follow at 11:15 (by Pastor Jody and family). • Saturday worship on New Year’s Eve will take place at the regular worship time of 5:00 pm • New Year’s Day worship - joint service for all LIFT churches held at St. John’s; time to be

determined • Becky Seibert has resigned from her Council position. She is currently being trained for

Financial Assistant and will take over this position from Bill Armstrong the end of January 2017.

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Thanksgiving Blessings to All! The church office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday ~

Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25.

REMINDER: All End of Year donations must be turned into the church

office by noon on Thursday, December 29, in order to receive credit for

2016.

THE ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD SUNDAY

JANUARY 29, 2017 at 11:15 a.m.

Anyone wishing to run for election on the Endowment Board, please submit your

name to the church office. Members serve a 2-year term.

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DEADLINE FOR NEWSLETTER

ARITICLES IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7.

The newsletter will be assembled on Thursday, December 15.

Baptism

November 5 - Bostyn Thomas Walter, son of Mark & Allison Walter.

November 12 - Cameron David Atkinson,

son of Chad & Lindsey Atkinson.

November 13 - Eliza Ann Prescott, daughter of Joshua Prescott &

Kelsey Rosenberger

ALTAR GUILD - NOVEMBER

Barb Klohn Mary Nossaman Becky Seibert

With Sympathy

Dale Shimer Marie Leiske

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Take some time to check out what’s new in our Church Library … from CRAZY TALK

Decalogue: Eight big no-no’s and two Impossible demands. Alternatively, God’s record label. Synonym: the Ten Commandments. Happy Exchange: Unlike your spouse, who says, “Everything that is yours is mine, and everything that is mine is mine,” God says, “Everything that is mine is yours, and everything that is yours is mine.”

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDECEMBER BIRTHDAYSDECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday to those who are celebrating 75 years and more!

December 1 Mary Nossaman 42 Linda Dr.

December 4 Sandy Houghtaling 563 Co. Rd. 358

December 6 Gilbert Rumball 916 North St., Apt. 19

December 9 Richard Burkett 1170 Muskellunge Rd.

December 10 Patricia Gallagher 532 S. Pennsylvania Ave.

December 10 Nancy Lawrence 699 Rambo Ln.

December 13 Thomas Antesberger 2621 St. Rt.412

December 17 David McNelly 30 Fox Run Dr.

December 18 Phyllis Jess 1751 Oak Dr.

December 20 Lyla Avers Elmwood of Fremont, 1545 Fangboner Rd., Rm. 110

December 21 Erma Smith 1501 Co. Rd. 181, Green Springs

December 27 Bob Sanborn 1535 Finefrock Rd.

December 28 Ruth Gerstenberger Gardens at Clyde, 700 Coulson St., Clyde, Rm. 105

December 28 Melvin Shafer Ohio Veteran’s Home, 3416 Columbus, Ave., S. 125

December 29 Nancy Balsizer 2310 Co. Rd. 213, Clyde

December 29 Mary Frey 203 Liberty Ave., Clyde

Babies

November 8 - Kendra Lee Paeth, daughter of

Mark & Cheryl Paeth.

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CONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATIONCONTACT INFORMATION

Jody Rice, Senior Pastor jjrice2002@yahoo.com James Avers, Visitation Pastor pastorjim777@sbcglobal.net Maureen Pump, Lay Associate Minister maureenpump@yahoo.com Linda Baumer, Office Manager gracefremont@yahoo.com Tricia Dabrunz, Secretary/Receptionist dabrunztricia@yahoo.com Stacey Reau, Youth Minister - Preschool-5th grade stacey.reau@gmail.com Heather Hawn, Youth Minister~Middle/High School heatherrhawn@gmail.com Tricia McElfresh, Director, Noah’s Ark Preschool noahs_ark_fremont@yahoo.com

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11:30 Soup Kitchen 7:30 Toledo Symphony

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10 - Noon Advent Brunch 5:00 Worship/Communion/ Noisy Offering/Mission Moment

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NOISY OFFERING/

MISSION MOMENT

7:45 Worship/Communion 8:55 Senior Choir Practice 9:00 Christian Education 10:00 Celebration Worship/ Communion

5 9:00 Project Day 1:00 Bible Study Lounge 7:00 Scouts 7:00 Dartball

6 1:15 Bible Study - Lounge 6:30 Spring Fundraiser Committee Meeting - Conference Room

7 G & T DEADLINE

5:00 Spirit Meal 5:30 Kid’s Clubs 6:15 Kid’s Choirs/Study Hall 6:15 SLAM 6:45 Confirmation 7:15 Advent Worship 7:15 Bell Choir

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11:30 Soup Kitchen

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10 10 - 2 Christmas Craft & Vendor Show 5:00 Worship/Communion

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7:45 Worship/Communion 8:45 Second Sunday Breakfast 8:55 Senior Choir Practice 9:00 Christian Education 10:00 Celebration Worship/ Communion

12 9:00 MOPS 1:00 Bible Study-Lounge 2:15 LIFT Evangelism - Lounge 7:00 Scouts 7:00 Dartball at St. Paul’s 7:00 Church Council Devotions 7:15 Standing Committees 8:00 Church Council

13 1:15 Bible Study - Lounge 5:00 Joy Circle - Grace Sidell

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5:00 Spirit Meal 5:30 Kid’s Clubs 6:15 Kid’s Choirs 6:15 SLAM 6:45 Confirmation 7:15 Advent Worship 7:15 Bell Choir

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G & T ASSEMBLED

11:30 Soup Kitchen 6:30 Noah’s Ark Fall/Winter Program - Sanctuary

16 6:30 - 8 Birthday Party for Jesus - Auditorium - Infants - 5th grade

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10:00 Christmas Program Practice 5:00 Worship/Communion/ Baptism/Food Pantry Challenge

18 FOOD PANTRY CHALLENGE

(mashed potato flakes & noodles) 7:45 Worship/Communion 8:55 Senior Choir Practice 9:00 Christian Education 10:00 Celebration Worship/ Communion/Youth Christmas Program

19 9:00 Project Day 1:00 Bible Study - Lounge 7:00 Dartball - Hessville 7:00 Scouts

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1:15 Bible Study - Lounge

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NO SPIRIT

7:15 Advent Worship

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OFFICE CLOSED

24 CHRISTMAS EVE

4:30 Children’s Recital 5:00 Family Worship/ Communion 7:30 Candlelight Worship/ Communion 9:30 Christmas Recital 10:00 Candlelight Worship/Holy Communion

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CHRISTMAS DAY

10:00 LIFT Service Lessons & Carols/ Holy Communion at Grace

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OFFICE CLOSED

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1 - 3 Little Lutherans/Crazy Kids Game Day - Youth Room

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END OF YEAR

CONTRIBUTIONS

DUE BY NOON!

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5:00 Worship/Communion

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2016

GREETERSGREETERSGREETERSGREETERS

December 4 & 18December 4 & 18December 4 & 18December 4 & 18

7:45 - L. & D. Garner (Front)

J. Guthrie (Baptistry)

S. Myers (Chapel)

10:00 - R. & L. Cooper (Front)

J. Overmyer (Baptistry)

B. Fraley (Chapel)

December 11December 11December 11December 11

7:45 - M. & J. Damschroder (Front)

J. Gangwer (Baptistry)

C. Paeth (Chapel)

10:00 - W. & A. Lamson (Front)

J. Long (Baptistry)

S. Rutherford (Chapel)

USHERSUSHERSUSHERSUSHERS

December 4, 11 & 18December 4, 11 & 18December 4, 11 & 18December 4, 11 & 18

7:45 - B. Guthrie

R. Haynes

C. Weickert

December 4 & 18December 4 & 18December 4 & 18December 4 & 18

10:00 - D. & S. Burmeister

L. McElfresh

D. Cooper

December 11December 11December 11December 11

10:00 - M. Dabrunz

M. Mullholand

B. Williams

S. Nossaman

DECEMBER 25DECEMBER 25DECEMBER 25DECEMBER 25

CHRISTMAS DAY ALL LIFT SERVICE 10 A.M. AT GRACECHRISTMAS DAY ALL LIFT SERVICE 10 A.M. AT GRACECHRISTMAS DAY ALL LIFT SERVICE 10 A.M. AT GRACECHRISTMAS DAY ALL LIFT SERVICE 10 A.M. AT GRACE

If you would like to volunteer to help as an usher acolyte,

and communion assistant. If you are able to help please

call the church office, 419-332-1558.

DECEMBER 4DECEMBER 4DECEMBER 4DECEMBER 4

ACOLYTES: 7:45 - M. Dupey

10:00 - R. & C. Overmyer

DEACONS: 7:45 - J. Damschroder, A. Klohn, B. Klohn, K. Lindsey

10:00 - C. Amor, B. Prasuhn

COMMUNION ASSTS.: T. & C. Troxel, L. Stewart, L. Wadsworth

SOUND SYSTEM: N. Mayer (5:00), J. Oliver (7:45), M. Dupey (10:00)

DECEMBER 11DECEMBER 11DECEMBER 11DECEMBER 11

ACOLYTES: 7:45 - A. Klohn

10:00 - B. & I. Fraley

DEACONS: 7:45 - H. Aspacher, J. Damschoder, D. Burmeister, R. House

10:00 - G. Jess, D. Linder

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 10:00 - Wiersma Family

SOUND SYSTEM: D. Pump (5:00), L. Klohn (7:45), R. Hawn (10:00)

DECEMBER 18DECEMBER 18DECEMBER 18DECEMBER 18

ACOLYTES: 7:45 - M. Dupey

10:00 - B. Gedeon, C. Durrell

DEACONS: 7:45 - J. Scranton, M. Spriggs, A. Klohn, B. Klohn

10:00 - M. Billigs, J. Serwin

COMMUNION ASSTS.: 10:00 - G. Jess Family, S. Brickner

SOUND SYSTEM: N. Mayer (5:00), G. Dupey (7:45), D. Prasuhn (10:00)

DECEMBER 24DECEMBER 24DECEMBER 24DECEMBER 24

CHRISTMAS EVE DEACONSCHRISTMAS EVE DEACONSCHRISTMAS EVE DEACONSCHRISTMAS EVE DEACONS

5:00 - D. Linder, G. Jess, A. Klohn

7:30 - C. Amor, B. Prasuhn, B. Klohn

10:00 - D. Burmeister, J. Scranton, J. Damschroder