Our Mission: “To know, accept and live the love of God and share it with others”

THE GOOD NEWS December 2015

San Marcos Lutheran

Church

GOD’S WORK, OUR VOICES

All Family & Congregation Event

Sat., Dec. 5th, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

(See page eight)

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - Part One

Dec. 13th at 10:30 a.m.

Randall Sensmeier, Organ and Piano

Carols Old and New

December 13th at 4:00 p.m.

(See page six)

CHRISTMAS PROGRESSIVE DINNER

Sun., Dec. 20th beginning at 5:00 p.m.

(See page six)

SERVICE OF LESSONS AND CAROLS

Sunday, December 20th at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE, DEC. 24TH

5:00 p.m.

Candlelight Service of Holy Communion

Music and message especially tailored

for children and families

7:00 p.m.

Candlelight Service of Holy Communion with Choir

(Pre-service music begins at 6:30 p.m.)

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Bible Readings & Birthdays (Dec.) 10

Bible Studies 6

Calendar (Dec.) 11

Children’s Center 7

Concert Series 6

Financial Update 5

Pastor David’s Message 3

Pastor Karla’s Message 4

Social Concerns 5

Stewardship (Dec.) 9

Women’s News 6

Youth 8

The next Newsletter article

deadline is December 15th.

San Marcos Lutheran Preschool

(760)727-0326

www.smlcchild@sbcglobal.net

Director Anne McDaniel

Teachers: Leilani Duran, Theresa Mohn, Diane Jones,

Marit Greunke, Brittney Gibbs, Nikki Malufau

San Marcos Lutheran Church

3419 Grand Avenue

San Marcos, CA 92078

(760) 727-1509

FAX: (760) 727-4468

smlc3419@sbcglobal.net

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday—Friday

www.sanmarcoslutheran.org

Sunday Worship Hours:

8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, & 11:00 AM

Sunday School

Children Age 3-12

9:45—10:30 AM

Adult Education

9:50 AM - 10:45 AM

David P. Jorstad

Pastor

Karla J. Halvorson

Pastor

Office Manager

Margo Scarpelli

Organist

Jenny Yun

Choir Director

Christine Lehman

Director of Children’s Ministries

Barbara Velivis

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Bookkeeper

Eunice Hanson

Volunteer Staff

Artist in Residence

Randall Sensmeier

Director Of Bell Choir

Kärin Kupka

Director of After School Music/Arts Program

Cynthia Jorstad

Coordinator of Celebration of Joy Musicians

Kirsten Bassett

Council Members

Jack Padley, President

Robin Rubin, Treasurer

Penny Muetzel, Secretary

Jack Anderson

Karen Johns

Linda Breen

Jan Parthemer

Vern Soderstrom

Alan Jones

Dan Norris

Director of Music Emeritus

Judith Moore

All are Welcome! As a community of the people of God, the members of San Marcos Lutheran Church are called to welcome

all people, regardless of age, economic status, ethnic background, gender, physical or mental ability, race or sexual orienta-

tion. We affirm that in Christ “there is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male or fe-

male.” (Galatians 3:28)

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DO NOT BE AFRAID

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an

angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terri-

fied. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see--I am bringing you good news of great joy for

all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke

2:8-11)

“Do not be afraid,” said the angel. I fear death, the judgment of God, the world, hunger, and the like. The

angel announces a Savior who will free us from fear.” (Martin Luther)

Martin Luther knew fear. After his excommunication and refusal to recant the Emperor put him under the

ban of death. The medieval world in which Luther lived was ridden with disease, the plague was feared by

rich and poor alike. The principalities of Germany were under attack by the Turks. Martin Luther lived at

a time in which he could have easily given into fear. Yet, Luther had another vision. He was captured by

the gracious love of God. His faith was in the God made flesh, the Christ Child that is born for us.

The shepherds in Luke’s story also knew fear. They were the lowest of the low on society’s pecking order.

They lived at a time when their own nation was under the military dictatorship of Rome. Yet, God’s spe-

cial messengers, the angels, came with a word of hope to these shepherds, “Do Not Be Afraid....I am bring-

ing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who

is the Christ, the Lord”

You and I know fear. You or a loved one is ill. You face the end of a relationship. We live in a world torn

apart by violence and terror. We know all too well that people wander our nation’s streets hungry and

homeless. We’ve watched reports of God’s children around the globe who are refugees, forced to leave

their homes because of political oppression. How will we respond during times such as these?

Fear is our vulnerability. Instead, we must learn the spiritual discipline and habit of the scriptural com-

mand, BE NOT AFRAID. The gift of Christmas does not come to a perfect “Christmas Card” world.

God’s gift of the Christ Child is laid down in a manger in this very broken world. That is our hope, that is

our promise, that is our strength. Fear will easily overtake us if do not keep our focus on God’s Word

made Flesh, the Christ Child. God’s great gift to us can finally address our deepest fears. We have God’s

Word, Jesus Christ, our Savior the only one who will free us from fear.

Dear Sisters and Brother in Christ, DO NOT FEAR. At times such as these I find great solace in the fol-

lowing prayer: O God, where hearts are fearful and constricted, grant courage and hope. Where anxiety

is infectious and widening, grant peace and reassurance. Where impossibilities close every door and win-

dow, grant imagination and resistance. Where distrust twists our thinking, grant healing and illumination.

Where spirits are daunted and weakened, grant soaring wings and strengthened dreams. All these things

we ask in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Lord. Amen. (ELW p.76)

Peace in Christ,

Pastor David Jorstad

Thoughts on the Greatest Gift from Pastor Karla

“All the believers were together and had everything in common.” Acts 2:44

It was so much fun to see everyone's excitement over the blessing bags we put together a few weeks ago. The

idea of spontaneous opportunities to create something and do good caught all of our imaginations. This is not

a new concept at San Marcos Lutheran, rather it symbolizes the willingness and generosity of this family of

faith.

Every time I look out at our congregation, I see such loving, faithful people. Simply mention a good idea for

giving or serving and you're there! Not everyone does everything, and that is good and healthy, but if the idea

is well enough planned or an organized, the support is strong.

Reminds me of Pastor David's sermon a few weeks ago about how giving is fun!

So there's no preaching in this article, no "shoulds", just a great big THANK YOU for being who you

are...kind and generous people, willing to be guided by the Holy Spirit, trusting God will meet our needs so

that we can freely give, robustly give, thankfully give.

When we live this way, we join the dance of the Trinity, the dance in which God the Father/Mother freely

gives to God the Son, freely gives to God the Spirit, freely gives to us. And thus we freely give as the Spirit

gives us the ability, remembering that the source of the giving will never run dry!

So keep up the good work! Have fun with it! Bless everyone around you! Then go take a nap! Leave the rest

to God.

Thank you also to those who work so diligently to give us the opportunities to give! The gifts of organizing,

reaching out, making contact with Alvin Dunn, ELCA Good Gifts, Interfaith, etc. is another necessary aspect

of making this happen.

So keep your eyes open for opportunities, keep listening to the Spirit within you, and let's see where this

dance will take us!

All this we do as we prepare to celebrate the Incarnation, the birth of Jesus, the greatest gift of all.

In amazed and wondrous gratitude,

Pastor Karla

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PLEASE CALL US! We want to include you in our prayers, arrange for

pastoral visits, and announce information to the con-

gregation, when appropriate. Please notify the

Church Office (760)727-1509 when:

- A member family member, or someone you

know dies

- You, or someone you know, is ill or grieving

- You, or someone you know, is in the hospital

- You, or someone you know, wants to plan a

baptism, wedding, or celebration

- You moved or changed telephone numbers

If office is closed, and you have an urgent need, call

Pastor David: home, (760)798-1226; cell (619)917-

2994 or email: pastorjorstadsmlc@yahoo.com or

Pastor Karla at home, (760)754-1413, cell, (858)442-

6761, email: pastorkarlasmlc@sbcglobal.net

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Healing for Mary Bartlett and Mary Nixon.

We rejoice at the Baptism of Walter Odom on Nov.

21 and William Henderson on Nov. 22..

We mourn the death of Marion Odom and Max

Snavely, father of Tab Snavely. May God comfort

those who mourn with the hope of the resurrection.

FROM YOUR TREASURER

October 31, 2015

83.33% of Year

Income

Annual Budget Actual YTD % of Budget

$397,000 $312,769 78.78%

Expenses

Annual Budget Actual YTD % of Budget

$396,981.30 $316,222 79.66%

Thank you for your gifts which make our mission

and ministry possible.

STOCK OPTIONS Some families find it advantageous at this time of the

year to gift the congregation with shares of appreciat-

ed stock. (Speak with your tax advisor to see if this

works for you.) The church has a brokerage account

to handle such transactions. For help on how to set

this up, speak with Robin Rubin, treasurer or Pastor

David Jorstad.

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HAVEN HOUSE NEWS We will be serving our monthly meal at Interfaith’s

Haven House homeless shelter on December 13th.

Food and serving are covered – if you signed up,

you will receive a reminder the week before. Now

we will resume sign-ups for the second Sunday

meals in January through March. Please check your

calendars, pick the dates you (and your family?)

would like to help in some way, and then look for

the sign-up sheets in the Courtyard or Luther Hall.

If you have questions or would like to sign up by

phone or email, please contact Doris Payne at 760-

653-3026 or dorispayne3247@gmail.com. If you’d

like to donate money instead of shopping or cook-

ing, please make checks payable to San Marcos Lu-

theran Church with a note it’s for Social Concerns-

Haven House or put cash in a pew envelope and

mark it for Social Concerns-Haven House. Thrivent

Action Team dollars will be used to purchase some

food items.

SOCIAL CONCERNS CHRISTMAS “GIVING TREE” PROJECT

Look for the two decorated Christmas trees (one in

the Narthex and the other in Luther Hall) the Sun.

after Thanksgiving. They will have tags for Alvin

Dunn School on them, and you will be given an op-

portunity to purchase a gift card again this

year. The cards are given to the school to distribute

to those who will need a little help to make Christ-

mas a “little brighter” for some of the children and

their families! We have established a good part-

nership with the school, and it gives us a chance to

show our commitment of love and faith with them!

You may purchase a Target gift card for any de-

nomination. ($5, $15, $25-?) Just make a notation

that it is for Alvin Dunn and return it to the church

office or the gift box under the decorated Christmas

trees. The deadline for these cards is Dec. 13th,

and we thank you for your generosity in the past

and your continued support this year!

INTERFAITH’S “FIRST SUNDAY OF THE

MONTH” FOOD COLLECTION” IS DEC.

6TH.

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2015-2016 CONCERT SERIES Randall Sensmeier, Organ and Piano

Carols Old and New

December 13, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

The Oxford Book of Carols’ preface states that

“Carols are songs with a religious impulse that are

simple, hilarious, popular, and modern.” We will

sing carols from many ages, places, cultures and

styles, and one especially for California.

Randall Sensmeier is Artist in Residence at San

Marcos Lutheran, Assoc. Ed. at GIA Publications,

Inc., & Cantor Emeritus at St. Luke Lutheran

Church in Chicago. He has served as hymn festival

leader, recitalist, clinician, conductor, author, &

composer. Published compositions include choral

octavos, keyboard & instrumental works, and a col-

lection of hymn tunes.

There are brochures on the tables in the Narthex for

you to share. You may also check SMLC’s web

page (www.sanmarcoslutheran.org) and click on the

link to our concert series.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS SALAD POTLUCK

Celebrating the birthday of Jesus

Dec. 12th at noon in Luther Hall

Call Donna Huber for details at (760)521-1917.

PROGRESSIVE DINNER Dec. 20th beginning at 5:00 p.m.

At McDaniel and Agonia Homes

Call Donna Huber for details at (760)521-1917.

WOMEN’S WINTER RETREAT

at Luther Glen on Feb. 26-28, 2016

Our winter retreat planning is underway! This year

our theme is "Fill My Cup" following Ephesians

3:19: "...and to know this love that surpasses

knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of

all the fullness of God."

What's your Handle? We would love for you to join

our group this year and share how God has filled

your cup. Look for signups. Some scholarships will

be available if needed. Please ask Marilyn Monell or

Louise Testerman for more information. Further up-

dates to follow.

MORNING BIBLE CLASS

led by Pastor Ed Wiediger

Tuesday, Dec. 1st & 15th

10:00 a.m., in Luther Hall

MEN’S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY led by Pastor David

Dec. 12th at 8:00 am in Luther Hall

Phone Bryan Mace for details at (760)431-7222.

TURN ON YOUR CELL PHONE

AT CHURCH! Of course you should turn off your cell phone dur-

ing worship; but before you do, use it to help spread

the word about San Marcos Lutheran Church. As

we get closer to Christmas, use all of these methods

to invite people to Christmas Eve worship.

It is easy, and there are so many ways:

1) Take a selfie or a picture (with their permission)

with someone else, the church building, or a

fixture, like the Baptismal font, then post it to

Facebook, Instagram, or your other favorite so-

cial media site.

2) Check-in on Facebook with your smart

phone. Search for the San Marcos Lutheran

page -- go to the "More" area and click on

Check-In. This will post on your friends pages

- I did this last Sunday and received 17 likes

from people. That is 17 people who heard

about SMLC from one check-in.

3) Message a friend that you will pray for them in

worship today at San Marcos Lutheran.

4) Tweet about being at San Marcos Lutheran.

5) Use any of your favorite apps to share.

The Holy Spirit is doing great things here at SMLC

-- let's tell the world!

The Evangelism Committee

WHAT’S GOING ON...

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SMLC Children’s Center

December 2015

During November, our preschool thanked Veteran’s

for their service, welcoming home 2 of our daddies

from their deployments! The children participated

in Feed the Turkey, our annual outreach to the In-

terfaith Food Pantry! After loading Mrs. McDan-

iel’s car with the food we collected, we celebrated

our accomplishment with 2 days of Thanksgiving

Feasts and a Turkey Trot race shared as a preschool

family!

Looking ahead to December, the preschool will join

our congregation youth in caroling at a nursing

home, getting the sanctuary tree trimmed and enjoy

a meal together during God’s Work, Our Voices on

December 5th. The preschool has also adopted 23

infants-toddlers from the San Pascal Teen Parent

Program (CAL-SAFE) and will be providing warm

pajamas and a story book wrapped by our pre-

schoolers to these deserving families for Christmas.

Barbara Velivis’ team will once again host our holi-

day Parents Night Out for our families on Decem-

ber 11thand ALL in the congregation are invited to

attend our annual Christmas Play – The Forever

Gift – on Friday, December 18th at 10:30 AM in

the sanctuary featuring an original song by Mrs.

McDaniel. The children have been working so

hard learning the music and it promises to be a

truly blessed event! I have contacted the North

Pole and we will have a special surprise visit

from Santa and Mrs. Claus immediately after the

show…shhh, this is a secret!

As we come to the end of another year, I feel so

blessed to be your Center Director. To work in

a place where friendship and teamwork are fos-

tered and valued; where the needs of the “whole

family” are an integral part of our “common

core” value system, and where over forever gift,

Jesus Christ, is present every single moment.

Blessings for a joyful Christmas and a Happy

New Year from your preschool team!

Anne, Theresa, Leilani, Brittney,

Diane, Marit and Nikki!

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Thank you for all your participation and help this fall!

Prayer pals, Blessing Bags, Confirmation interviews, Confirmation attendance, Sunday

school teaching and learning, Youth Assisted Worship…what a great family of faith here at

San Marcos Lutheran! Now let’s bring our friends and expand the circle!!!

Upcoming Events Sunday school every Sunday, beginning 9:45 am

Starts in the Sanctuary ages 2 years-5th grade

Saturday, Dec 5, 3-6 pm “God’s Work Our Voices” option of going to visit homebound members of

congregation, sing or play instruments at skilled nursing facility or put up the

tree in the sanctuary! Followed by crafts and dinner on us!

Sunday Dec 6, 9:45 am Youth Assisted Worship and Breakfast Out!

Friday, Dec 11 5-8 pm Parents Night Out we need help setting up, taking care of little ones, serving

dinner, helping with crafts, getting kids organized for the Christmas play and

clean up. Responsible friends invited and community service hours always

available!

Dec 13, 3:30 pm Confirmation class in the Youth Room

Dec 20, 5 pm SMLC annual Progressive Dinner

Dec 24, 5 & 7 pm Christmas Eve- let us know if you would like to help with music, organizing

the Christmas play, acolyting etc.

Dec 27 NO CONFIRMATION CLASS…CHRISTMAS BREAK

Looking to the future….

January 3 Youth Assisted Worship and Breakfast Out

January 10 time TBD Confirmation AND YOUTH SERVE DINNER AT INTERFAITH

January 17 3-6 pm The Amazing Race (starts in Luther Hall. Drivers needed!)

March 4-6 (Fri- Sun) High School Retreat at Luther Glen

March 11-13 (Fri- Sun) Middle School Retreat at Luther Glen

Questions? Pastor Karla Halvorson PastorKarlaSMLC@sbcglobal.net, pastor serving children youth and

families, Barbara Velivis, Barbara Velivisbarbaravelivis@gmail.com Director of Children’s Ministries, and

Dan Norris, Senior High Youth Leader daniel.norris@sbcglobal.net.

THE GOOD NEWS

Ushers:

Date 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

06-Dec. Sharon McEwan Doris Balsmeyer

Louise Ericson

13-Dec. Gerry & Gina Ed Simpson

Stier 20-Dec. Pete Durst & Linda

Eller

27-Dec.. Robin & Ellen Karen Johns

Rubin

Counters:

Date 8:30 a.m.

06-Dec. O’Carroll

13-Dec. Kozloskis

20-Dec. McEwan/Eller

27-Dec. Wiediger

SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:

Director of Children’s Ministries: Barbara Velivis

Sunday school teachers

Brystal Geu and assistants McKenna Geu or

Kristopher Jerpseth, pre-K:

Darrell Young and Rachel Gustin, K-2nd grade

Barbara Velivis and assistant Nicholas Smith 3-5th

grade

Lay Readers:

Date 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

06-Dec. Rob O’Carroll Judy White

13-Dec. Anne Voth Cathy Parisi

20-Dec. Janet Giddings Grace Holtz

27-Dec. Carol Pilmer Pastor Dan Hansen

Greeters & Communion Assistants:

Date 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m.

06-Dec. Louise Testerman Dianne McGovern

Eleanor Adcock

13-Dec.. Anne Voth

Sharon McEwan 20-Dec. Robin & Ellen

Rubin

24-Dec. 7pm-Cathy Parisi

27-Dec. Susan Agonia

Hospitality Teams 9:45 a.m. Service

06-Dec. Cathy Duncan

13-Dec. Jean Kahn

20-Dec. Liz Starr

27-Dec. Inga Enge

DECEMBER STEWARDSHIP

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DECEMBER

Bible Readings

Dec. 6 Second Sunday in Advent

First Reading: Malachi 3:1-4

Psalm: Luke 1:68-79

Second Reading: Philippians 1:3-11

Gospel: Luke 3:1-6

Dec. 13 Third Sunday in Advent

First Reading: Zeph 3:14-20

Psalm Isaiah 12:2-6

Second Reading: Phil 4:4-7

Gospel: Luke 3:7-18

Dec. 20 Fourth Sunday in Advent

First Reading: Micah 5:2-5a

Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7

Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10

Gospel: Luke 1:39-55

Dec. 24 Christmas Eve

First Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7

Psalm: Psalm 96

Second Reading: Titus 2:11-14

Gospel: Luke 2:1-20

Dec. 27 1st Sunday after Christmas

First Reading: 1 Sam 2:18-20, 26

Psalm: Psalm 148

Second Reading: Col 3:12-17

Gospel: Luke 2:41-52

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS!

Matthew Foster 12/1

Kristen Szepe 12/1

Johannes Ericsson 12/2

Jennifer Burkey 12/5

Friedel Lunnerdal 12/6

Jami Phelps 12/7

Charlotte Argabright 12/8

Ellen Arney 12/10

Nicholas Smith 12/10

Eleanor Adcock 12/12

Elisha Capezzone 12/12

Hannah Johnson 12/13

Zachary Mesker 12/13

Dave Iverson 12/14

Pat Phelan 12/15

William Pilmer 12/15

Mark Schafer 12/15

Chuck Deen 12/17

Peri Grover 12/17

Brett Muetzel 12/17

Inga Enge 12/18

Chris Kepler 12/19

Stephen Deen 12/20

Daniel Norris 12/20

Nicholas Wanner 12/21

Carol Schwartz 12/22

Bailey O’Carroll 12/26

Dianne McGovern 12/27

Penny Muetzel 12/28

Jack Padley 12/28

Doug Bassett 12/29

Nicole Foster 12/30

Linda Koller 12/30

DECEMBER 2015

San Marcos Lutheran Church

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

10:00 am Bible

Study, LH

6:30 pm Mutual

Ministry @

O’Carrolls

2 9:30 am Center-

ing Prayer Grp, LH 9:30 am Preschool Board Mtg., Conf

Room 10:30 am Preschool Chapel, Sanctuary

11:30 am AA, LH 6:30 pm Social Ac-tion Mtg. LH

6:30 pm Task Force, Conf Rm.

3

9:00 am LH in use

10:30 am Pre-

school Chapel,

Sanctuary

7:00 pm AA, LH

7:00 pm Choir

4

10:40 am St. Jo-

seph Chapel,

Sanctuary

5

3:00-6:00 pm

God’s Work, Our

Voices

6 2nd Sun. in

Advent 8:30 & 11 am Svcs 9:45 am Informal Svc & Sun Sch &

Jack Anderson Bible Study Conf. Room Giving Tree Dead-

line 11:00 am Jay Mesker Bible Study, LH

Food Collection

7

11:30 am AA, LH

8 9 9:30 am Center-

ing Prayer Group,

Luther Hall 10:30 am Preschool

Chapel, Sanctuary 11:30 am AA, LH 7

10 10:30 am

Preschool Chapel,

Sanctuary

5:30 pm Bells

Practice

7:00 pm AA, LH

7:00 pm Choir

11

10:40 am St. Jo-

seph Chapel,

Sanctuary

5:30—8:00 pm,

Parents’ Nite Out,

LH

12

8:00 am Men’s

Breakfast & Bible

Study, LH

Noon Women’s

Salad Potluck

Luncheon, LH

1:00-4:00 pm

Sanctuary in use

13 3rd Sun. in

Advent 8:30 & 11 am Svcs 9:45 am Informal

Svc 9:45 am Sun Sch & Pastor Karla, LH

10:30 am Annual Meeting, Part I 3:30 pm Conf.

4:00 pm Concert 7:00 pm AA, LH

14

11:30 am AA, LH

15

10:00 am Bible

Study, LH

16 9:30 am Cen-

tering Prayer

Group, Luther

Hall

10:30 am Pre-

school Chapel,

Sanctuary

11:30 am AA, LH

17 10:30 am

Preschool Chapel,

Sanctuary

1:00 pm Pre-

school/Staff lunch,

LH

5:30 pm Bells

Practice

7:00 pm AA, LH

7:00 pm Choir

18

Preschool Christ-

mas Program,

19

20 Lessons &

Carols 8:30 & 11 am Svcs 9:45 am Informal Svc

9:45 am Sun Sch , Small Group, D. Balsmeyer, behind

screen in LH 5:00 pm Progressive Dinner

21

11:30 am AA, LH

22

9:30 am Bible

Study with Pastor

Karla, LH

23 9:30 am Cen-

tering Prayer

Group, Luther

Hall

11:30 am AA, LH

24

Christmas Eve

(Office closed

until Dec. 29)

5:00 & 7:00 pm

Candlelight

Service of Holy

Communion

25

Christmas Day

No Service

26

27 1st Sun. after

Christmas

8:30 & 11 am Svcs

9:45 am Informal

Svc

9:45 am Sun Sch.

7:00 pm AA, LH

28

Office Closed

11:30 am AA, LH

29 30 9:30 am Cen-

tering Prayer

Group, Luther

Hall

11:30 am AA, LH

31

7:00 pm AA, LH

7:00 pm Choir