(The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod)

210 East Pleasant Street Oconomowoc, Wisconsin 53066

Church Office: 262-567-5001 Daily Devotions: 262-567-1001 Website: www.splco.org

Worship Schedule: *Saturday 5:30 pm * Sunday 8:00 am Traditional in the Church * * Sunday 10:30 am Contemporary in the Church

St. Paul’s Mission Statement: “Reaching, Serving and Growing Disciples”

BIBLE STUDIES

Survey of Luke & Acts

567-5001 Sun. - 9:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Being Christian

567-8195 Tues. – 7:00 p.m. Muecke’s Home

Rev. Lance Armstrong O’Donnell, Senior Pastor Steven Scharnell, Vicar Rev. Ronald P. Krug, Pastor Emeritus Ben Mueller, Youth Director Rev. Paul Borgman, Pastor Emeritus Diane Bleke, Organist/Choir Director Fred Boldt, Interim Principal Kelly Kulas, Kinder Place Director Volume 20 Office Hours - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Number 49

WELCOME to everyone, especially our guests.

Your presence is important to us.

St. Paul’s is an evangelical Christian

congregation, embracing historic Christian

teaching on all doctrines, centered on Jesus

Christ. Our desire is to bring the Gospel both

to those who are searching for answers to the

meaning of life and to those who desire a

closer relationship with God. We here at St.

Paul's have chosen to align ourselves with the

teachings of the Lutheran Reformation, due

to the clarity with which these help us to see

the true meaning of God's Word.

Specifically, St. Paul's is a ministry of the

Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod, one of

America's truly biblical churches!

• Members and guests: please fill out an

attendance card and place it in the

offering plate to indicate your presence

today. For Holy Communion, please read

our confession and indicate your

agreement with our beliefs by checking

the box next to the names of those

communing.

• Those sharing our beliefs, especially from

parishes in fellowship with us, are

welcome to receive.

• If you desire Holy Communion but hold a

confession differing from that of this

congregation, please speak with a Pastor

or an Elder.

• Non-communing, baptized children are

welcome to come to the table for a

blessing.

Please note: Half the inner circle of individual

glasses in each tray contains water with one

drop of communion wine for those hesitant to

drink larger amounts of wine. Those glasses

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FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENTFIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENTFIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENTFIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Come to worship. As the prelude begins,

worshippers are encouraged to conclude

conversation and quietly prepare to enter

into the experience of worship.

Theme: Theme: Theme: Theme: Finding Fulfillment Part I: Doing Justice

Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Pastor: Lance Armstrong O’Donnell

Traditional Service Divine Service 2, Setting 2, pg. 178 Divine Service 2, Setting 2, pg. 178 Divine Service 2, Setting 2, pg. 178 Divine Service 2, Setting 2, pg. 178

Contemporary Service Special OrderSpecial OrderSpecial OrderSpecial Order

December 1st & 2nd, 2012

Distribution of

HOLY COMMUNION

Beginning this Sunday (and going forward) the regular practice for distribution of Holy Communion will be by "continuous kneeling" at all services.

-- St. Paul's Elders

PRAYERS FOR THIS WEEK “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6:18

Those sick or hospitalized: MEMBERS – Frederic Marohn; Quinn Bandomir; Harvey Rupnow (Shorehaven); Andy Stenson (Oconomowoc); Judy Hasenstein; Bill Voss; Pastor Paul Borgman; Pastor Ronald P. Krug; Elaine Bankert (Shorehaven); Vanessa (nee Stock) Hood - Leukemia; George Bemis; Harriet Groose; Bernice Hoeft (Three Pillars); Jackie Fulmer; Julayne Sullivan; LaVerne Krueger; Marian Faltersack; Bill Duchow; Betty Bender; Doris Marrari; Iris Jahnke; Dorothy Peterson (Shorehaven); Barb Krug; Mary Ann Schmitt; Betty Chatos; Crystal Parker.

FAMILY & FRIENDS OF MEMBERS – Those with cancer: Debbie Duchow (Bill Duchow’s daughter) - brain and lung cancer; Terry (Marilyn Sherman’s) niece – breast cancer; Susie; Joann Romain - kidney cancer; Ron Rafalski - throat cancer; Kathleen (12 years-old) - Lymphoma; Grace Wilhelm - Multiple Myeloma; Nancy - breast cancer; Mrs. Susan Ohm; Richard Willey - bladder cancer; Lisa’s mom - colon & liver cancer; Linda Winke (Pastor Winke’s wife) - breast cancer; Sarah Beine (stage 4 cancer); Marlene Thurs (Kelly Kulas’s mother); Les; Rod; Kellie Kallies (Bill & Dorothy Duchow’s niece) - brain & lung cancer; Patricia Bach (Cindy Lippert’s mom) - cancer; Marian Lippert (Les’s mother); Dick Olson (Leonhardt’s friend) Other: Jon Franke - continued healing; Sandy Flanagan (Mabel’s daughter-in-law); Mandy Bruce; Larry Kehl; Barb Pieper’s brother; Kelly Kulas (Kinder Place Director) - knee-replacement surgery; Dan Brugger; Ken Lower - Alzheimer’s & broken hip; Shane; Carrie Snyder (for continued healing); Scott Dahlke (Carl & Gwen Nicholson’s friend); Tony Hopkins; Kathleen Converse; Kim Pomeroy (Cindy Lippert’s cousin) - diagnosed with MS; Laura (continued healing); Bob DeWitz (Jerry’s father); Joel (Tina Gartzke’s nephew); Paul Fellin.

Those serving in the military-deployed: Zach Howard, Theresa; Jim Carney; Phil Preston; Adam Becker, Chad Kelling, Casey, Phil, Andy & Steve Koth; Luke, Jacob, Brian, Wayne Klamp, Randy, Jeff, Matt, Tom, Brad, Ben, Mike, Rob, & Fabian Beats.

Those serving God as missionaries: Christie Nelson (China); Ray Wigdal (China); Dennis Denow (Thailand); Jeff & Julie Vigil (Kenya); Bob & Chris Prouty (Australia); Pastor Reinke (Deaf Ministry); Rev. Bud Palmer; St. John’s, Ashippun, WI; Brian & Jeanette Keller and the LCMS mission in the Dominican Republic.

Those in need: Our Shut-Ins; Victoria Berger to find a job; John - going through difficulties in marriage; the Schmidt family; Dave - suffering from severe depression; Devin Engel, seeking employment; Jacob.

Birthdays: Judy Schessler - 57th - December 7th

Thanksgiving: Dan Davies (Marilyn Sherman’s nephew) who is now in remission

The Prayer Warriors of St. Paul's are praying daily

for these families and their needs..

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LWML The LWML December meeting will be held at the home of Kathy Mueller on Tuesday,

December 4th at 7:00 pm. Join us as we enjoy fellowship and devotion in preparation of

our Savior’s birth. Bring your mites, stocking offering and an appetizer or treat to share.

MITE BOX HELPS THIS WEEK: Sunday Praise God for this Advent season-freewill offering

Monday Pray and give thanks for missions throughout the world-25¢

Tuesday Have you put up your Christmas decorations yet? Yes -50¢;no-$1

Wednesday Celebrate church fellowship tonight-25¢

Thursday Do you have an Advent wreath? Yes 25¢; No-50¢

Friday Snow today? Yes 25¢; No-35¢

Saturday Have “A Cup with Kay”, praying 9 minutes@ 9 am, and invite a friend to

join you-50¢

CHRISTMAS FOOD BAGS The Lord's Cupboard is handing out Christmas food bags to families that need a little extra

help because of an illness in the family, financial problems, or something similar. Please

call the church office at 567-5001 or come to the Lord's Cupboard food pantry on the 1st or

3rd Mondays between 5:30 and 6:30 pm to sign up. Sign up ends on December 10th. You can

pick up the bags on December 17th between 5:30 and 6:30 pm in the school lobby. We will

need help packing the food bags on December 15th at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall, it

only takes about one hour, please join us.

LUTHERAN SERVICE BOOK HYMNAL The Board of Elders recently voted to replace our current Lutheran Worship hymnal (1983)

with the LCMS's most current hymnal, the Lutheran Service Book pew edition (2006). Our

goal is to make the transition before year-end. If you are interested in purchasing the

Lutheran Service Book ($23 per book) for your home, or for the church in memory of a

loved one, please contact Cindy Peartree in the church office at 262.567.5001.

CHRISTMAS CARING CORNER Ornaments are on the trees for gift requests for the children from the Lake Country area

and the residents of Bethesda. Please take an ornament from the tree in the church

narthex or the tree in the school lobby. Return the wrapped gift by Monday, December

10th. Please note that if there is no age indicated on the tag, the clothing item would be for

an adult. Also, due to your incredible generosity, all of the tags have been removed from

the tree. There will be a second set of tags put on the tree. These tags are not a second

round for the first group, but for new people in need. Again, a HUGE THANK YOU for all

of your support and making all these families Christmas’s a little more blessed.

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TIME TO GROW ADVENT MEAL ~ DECEMBER 5TH

Brunch! Waffles

Sausage, Bacon & Eggs Milk & Juice Desserts

KINDER PLACE SILENT AUCTION We will have lots of items just in time for holiday shopping! Items will be displayed during the week of December 8th – 17th in the halls of Kinder Place.

CONGREGATIONAL CHALLENGE

It’s that time of year again ……Time to announce our Christmas Service opportunities in the newspapers! The Board of Evangelism has received an anonymous donation to fund these ads. The donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $400.00. A successful challenge will allow St. Paul’s to run ads in both local newspapers, for Advent & Christmas and will enable better exposure to our community of our Worship opportunities. Please prayerfully consider helping in this opportunity to reach out so that we can do God’s will as being faithful disciples. Please contact Cindy Peartree in the office to help.

A NEW STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING CLASS IS STARTING SOON Faith, listening, mercy, teaching the faith, encouragement, or knowing: Do one or more of these gifts describe you? If so, check out Stephen Ministry, our congregation's one-to-one care giving ministry. A new training class is starting in January. Contact Pastor Ronald Krug at 262-567-5001 before December 15 if you are interested.

LORD'S CUPBOARD MEAL AND PANTRY We served over 100 Thanksgiving meals on Monday night with the help of many people who cooked, baked, served, bought food and cleaned up! And we handed out over 60 food bags. Thank you to everyone who helped!

The shelves are low on food items and there are items not available right now at Feeding America (our food broker) that we will need for the next 2 pantry handouts and for the Christmas food bags.

� soup � spaghetti sauce � peanut butter � jelly

Please place these items in the containers located in the Fellowship Hall and outside of the gym. Thanks and blessings!!

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BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EBOARD OF CHRISTIAN EBOARD OF CHRISTIAN EBOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATIONDUCATION “There is a minimal amount of musical instruction and opportunities during the school day,” states the Accreditation Report. We are excited to report that there has been a significant increase in the music instruction provided to our students. Instrumental music is now provided to students in grades 4 through 8 – with St Paul’s adding grade 4 last year. In addition, beginning and advanced guitar is also offered to students in grades 4 – 8 through a contracted teacher coming to our school weekly to give instructions. And this year, Middle School Choir continues to be offered as an elective. Watch for our students showcasing their musical talents next month as we approach the Christmas holiday season.

ONLY 1 WEEK LEFT FOR THE PICTORIAL DIRECONLY 1 WEEK LEFT FOR THE PICTORIAL DIRECONLY 1 WEEK LEFT FOR THE PICTORIAL DIRECONLY 1 WEEK LEFT FOR THE PICTORIAL DIRECTORY!TORY!TORY!TORY! Moments & Memories Photography is still in the process of taking portraits right here in our school for the St. Paul’s Pictorial Directory. However, they will only be here for one more week! Please contact John Melvin at 262-567-3981 to schedule a 10 minute appointment ASAP!

ACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDACTIVITY PHOTOS NEEDED BY CHRISTMASED BY CHRISTMASED BY CHRISTMASED BY CHRISTMAS The Pictorial Committee is looking for pictures of ministries or activities at St. Paul’s. If you have a picture of your Bible Study, play group or event, please email it (addresses below) or drop it off at the church office. Thank you!

~Co-Chairs John Melvin (johnlm00@hotmail.com) & Pam Tanner (pam_tanner@yahoo.com)

TEN MILLION WORDS!TEN MILLION WORDS!TEN MILLION WORDS!TEN MILLION WORDS! Congratulations to Isaiah Scheuer who read over 10,000,000 words through the Scholastic Reading Counts program during the 2011-2012 school year. Isaiah was challenged to achieve this incredible number because of the Million Word Reading Challenge offered to the St. Paul’s Middle School students. Any student that reads over one million words during the school year earns the opportunity to have lunch off-campus. This was Isaiah’s third year achieving this goal. In honor of his achievement, Scholastic Inc. is awarding Isaiah with a $250 gift certificate that will be used to purchase new books for St. Paul’s Lutheran School.

THE JOURNEYMEN’S 8THE JOURNEYMEN’S 8THE JOURNEYMEN’S 8THE JOURNEYMEN’S 8THTHTHTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY Once again the Journeymen are having a Christmas Party celebrating the joy the Christ-Child brings to our lives and especially the fellowship for us as Christian men! The 8th Annual Journeymen Christmas party is on Saturday, December 15th (in lieu of our December 8th meeting) at Pete Sheild’s at 7:30 AM and all men of the congregation are invited. Pete lives at 15 White Tail Lane, Oconomowoc. If you need a map we will have them at the church office or just ask Pete. We ask that you please RSVP to the church office at 567-5001 for this party so we know how much breakfast to prepare. Come and enjoy some great fellowship and bring your singing voice!

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Sunday, December 9th The Youth Group will be in the school lobby before and after the 9:00 AM Christmas Program selling delicious baked goods. Any donations of cookies, bars, candy, pies, breads, muffins and cakes are very much appreciated! Please have donations to the kitchen by Saturday, December 8th or first thing Sunday morning. Packaged for sale and priced are appreciated but not required. If you have any questions please email or call Cheryl Tesch at 920-285-3628 or Cheryl.tesch@ymail.com

The Season of Giving This holiday season, we thank everyone who has supported St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church, School & Kinder Place this past year with their time, talent and financial contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to check out our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up, especially around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Visit www.splco.org or contact Cindy Peartree, Business Manager, at 262.567.5001.

SPECIFIC MINISTRY PASTOR (SMP) FINANCIAL UPDATE On April 22, 2012, the congregation of St. Paul’s voted to send one of our members to participate in the Specific Ministry Pastor program. You may recall the funding for this program was not part of St. Paul’s Financial Ministry Plan for 2012/2013. As a result,

donations above and beyond our regular offerings were needed. Below is a

funding update:

11/30/12 11/21/12 Goal $45,000 $45,000 Raised YTD $29,011 $27,468

Over (Under) ($15,989) ($17,532)

If you are interested in financially supporting the SMP program, we can assist you. You can donate directly to the program in one of two ways:

1. Automatic withdrawals - Please go to www.splco.org , click on ‘Church’, then click on “Online Giving”, then click on the picture at the bottom of the page. When you reach the set up form, indicate the dollar amount you’d like to contribute (one-time or reoccurring) to the category titled “Specific Ministry Program (SMP)”.

2. Envelopes – Please place your contribution in your church envelope and indicate, at the top of the envelope, the dollar amount that should be applied to offerings and the specific dollar amount that should be applied to the “SMP”.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Peartree, Business Manager.

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Time to Grow Winter Session January 2-February 6 Deadline to register is December 19th

Every Christian can benefit from continued study in God’s Word. Time to Grow is our offering of classes on Wednesday nights for the whole family. Through Bible study, the Holy Spirit works

to build up our faith as we continue to grow and understand God’s Holy Word. We have a meal

available in the fellowship hall starting at 5:00 pm and it’s served until 6pm. The cost is adults

$4.00, 5-12 is $3.00 and 4 and under is free. At 6:00 pm we gather in the church for a time of

devotion and singing before we are dismissed to our classes at 6:20 pm. The children then go to

their own age appropriate classrooms to study the bible through story, crafts, games and music.

The adults have a variety of classes they can choose from at the same time. Our evening ends at

7:20 pm. There is a nursery available for children under 3.

Apologetics: Led by Mark Newman (religion teacher at LCLHS) ~ Room #219 "Always be prepared to give a reason for the hope that is in you." - 1 Peter 3:15

Some topics we will dissect in this class:

The Apologetics Bible study will also be offered in a one day workshop on Saturday, February 16th from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. More details will be available in January.

More than Money Matters: Led by Jim Healy of Thrivent ~ Room #205

Learn how to manage your money in ways that align with your values. Topics to be discussed are:

Preparation for Holy Communion: Led by Pastor Lance O’Donnell ~ Room #206

Educationally it has been shown that a child around the age of ten (10) is capable of believing and understanding what is necessary to receive the Lord’s Supper and make that confession. Some may choose to wait until they are older to commune for the first time. One parent must attend each class with the child. Both parents may attend. This class is for children in 5th - 8th grade or anyone who would like a refresher course on the Lord’s Supper. The students will need a Catechism and a Bible.

� What is Truth? � Does God exist? � What about evolution? � What about other worldviews?

� If God exists, why is there evil? � Can the Bible really be trusted? � Is Jesus really God? � Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

� Stewardship and values � Setting goals

� Communicating about money � Finding money to save.

Time to Grow Class Sign-Up

Name: Class:

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UPCOMING SPECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES

AND EVENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF 2012

Wednesday December 5 Midweek Advent Worship 12:15 pm Advent Meal 5:00 pm Advent Hymn Sing 6:00 pm Midweek Advent Worship 6:15 pm

Thursday December 6 Ladies Aid Christmas Party at Spinnakers 6:30 pm

Saturday December 8 Christmas Service Celebration (Church Nave) 5:30 pm THIS SERVICE IS IN LIEU OF OUR SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP

Sunday December 9 Christmas Service Celebration (Church Nave) 9:00 am THERE WILL BE NO 8:00 AM OR 10:30 AM SERVICES

Wednesday December 12 Midweek Advent Worship 12:15 pm Advent Meal 5:00 pm Advent Hymn Sing 6:00 pm Midweek Advent Worship 6:15 pm

Saturday December 15 St. Paul’s Journeymen Christmas (Pete Sheild’s) 7:30 am Breakfast with Jesus 9:00 am Packing Christmas Food Bags 1:00 pm

Sunday December 16 Advent by Candlelight 4:00 pm

Wednesday December 19 Midweek Advent Worship 12:15 pm Advent Meal 5:00 pm Advent Hymn Sing 6:00 pm Midweek Advent Worship 6:15 pm

December 22 - January 1 Day School Christmas Break

Monday December 24 Family Worship service w/ Holy Communion 3:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 4:30 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 6:00 pm Traditional Candlelight Service 10:30 pm

Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day Service 9:00 am

Monday December 31 New Year’s Eve Worship 5:30 pm

(Please watch this list for weekly updates. If there is an event you feel should be on here that isn’t, contact Heather in the church office at 262.567.5001 or via email at heather@splco.org.)

December 8th

and 9th

will be an exciting

weekend. St. Paul’s Kinder Place, School,

Choirs, Band, Guitar and more will be

praising God and celebrating Christ, as we

present Light a Candle.

This means the weekend of December 8th

and 9th

will not be your standard weekend worship. The first Celebration

Service will be on Saturday, December 8th

at 5:30pm with a Kinder Place silent

auction to follow in the Kinder Place area. The second Celebration Service will

be on Sunday December 9th

at 9:00am with a Youth Bake Sale to follow in the

Fellowship Hall.

There will be Holy Communion at these Celebration Christmas Services.

What a tremendous experience this will be for OUR congregation as we prepare

for and celebrate Jesus’ Birthday!

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Breakfast with Jesus

Saturday, December 15th

9am to 2pm For children ages 3-10

Parents can drop off their children to start the day in the Fellowship Hall for breakfast. We are asking that children come with a bag lunch for our afternoon movie in the gym.

To help prepare for needed materials and snacks, please sign your child up on the Youth Bulletin Board by December 10

th.

Sponsored by the Board of Youth

Youth interested in mentoring the children should also sign-up on the Youth Bulletin Board.

The Board of Christian Education for St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran School is seeking

candidates for the position of Principal.

Preferred: The preferred person to serve as Lutheran school administrator is someone

who is a Minister of Religion, Commissioned. This includes teachers (and school

administrators), directors of Education, directors of Christian outreach, directors of parish

music, deaconesses, certified lay ministers, directors of family life ministry, and parish

assistants. The individual has successfully completed a degree program and has the

approval of a college/university of the Synod for his/her respective ministry.

Wisconsin: Wisconsin licensure requires the Administrator to hold a Master’s degree in

administration. While our schools are not required to have licensed Administrators, it is a

best practice to hire staff eligible for licensing. Individuals hired as Administrators who do

not have the required Master’s degree should be committed to earning one.

Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, December 5, 2012.

Nomination:

Nominated by:

Where serving, if presently serving:

Please print on all lines, fold and submit in the offering plate or to the Church office.

Incomplete nominations may not be considered.

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Advent by CandlelightAdvent by CandlelightAdvent by CandlelightAdvent by Candlelight

Sunday, December 16Sunday, December 16Sunday, December 16Sunday, December 16 4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.

Fellowship HallFellowship HallFellowship HallFellowship Hall

Advent by Candlelight is an opportunity for women to set aside the hustle and bustle of

holiday preparation and focus their minds and hearts on the birth of Christ. Sharing in

Christian fellowship in a peace-filled atmosphere will allow us to enjoy music, a

devotion, and holiday treats all by candlelight.

Please bring an hors d’oeurves or dessert to share.Please bring an hors d’oeurves or dessert to share.Please bring an hors d’oeurves or dessert to share.Please bring an hors d’oeurves or dessert to share.

Free will offering to cover the cost of beverages Free will offering to cover the cost of beverages Free will offering to cover the cost of beverages Free will offering to cover the cost of beverages

Additional proceeds to be donated to Additional proceeds to be donated to Additional proceeds to be donated to Additional proceeds to be donated to

The Lord’s CupboardThe Lord’s CupboardThe Lord’s CupboardThe Lord’s Cupboard

R.S.V.P. to the church office by Friday, December 14

Or email jill@splco.org

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Lutheran Doctrine Bible Study

During our next Time to Grow session from January 2nd to February 6th,

Vicar Scharnell will be leading a class on Lutheran Doctrine. The class will

be held in Room 204 on Wednesday evenings from 6:20 pm to 7:20 pm

for 6 weeks.

This class is designed for those who are interested in becoming members of St. Paul’s or

those seeking a refresher course on Lutheran Doctrine. You are encouraged to bring a Bible

and Luther’s Small Catechism.

If you would like to attend this class, please fill out the form below and place it in the offering

plate or turn in to the church office.

Name: Phone:

Email:

(Childcare will be provided.)

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MONDAY December 3rd

Mom’s In Prayer Lord’s Cupboard Open Pantry

Room 219 School Lobby

7:30 am 5:30 pm

WEDNESDAY December 5th

Advent Worship Advent Meal

Advent Hymn Sing Advent Worship

Adult Choir Praise Team Practice

Church Fellowship Hall

Church Church Balcony Church

12:15 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:15 pm 6:55 pm 8:45 pm

THURSDAY December 6th

Stephen Leaders Ladies Aid

Stephen Ministry Supervision Praise Team Practice

Room 214 Spinnakers Room 201 Church

6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

SATURDAY December 8th

Christmas Service Celebration AA Meeting

Church Fellowship Hall

5:30 pm 8:30 pm

SUNDAY December 9th

Christmas Service Celebration Church 9:00 am

TUESDAY December 4th

LWML Parish Planning Council

Kathy Mueller’s Room 201

7:00 pm 7:00 pm

WHAT’S COMING NEXT WEEKEND?

Acolytes: Ally Bratz & Amber Nagel (5:30); Evan Junio & Ben Scheuer (9:00) Altar Guild: Martha & Emilie Blanck (5:30); Sarah Neff (9:00) Elders: Arno Kirchenwitz (5:30); Kyle Swanson (9:00) Greeters: Roxie Gerlach (5:30); Tom & Denise Showen (9:00) Power Point Operator: Heather Scheuer (9:00 am) Radio Host: Chuck Muecke Ushers: St. Paul’s Youth (all services)

November 24th & 25th

Sat. 5:30 - 106

Sun. 8:00 am - 138

Sun. 10:30 am - 147

Thanksgiving - 278

Church Attendance:

669 Total; 65 visitors; 604 members

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ST. PAUL’S DECEMBER EPISTLE IS

NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR

WEBSITE AT SPLCO.ORG.

RADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCASTRADIO BROADCAST

St. Paul’s 8:00 am church service can be heard Sunday over WTKM (104.9 FM & 1540 AM) and/or on the web at www.wtkm.com.

FAMILIES WITH SMALL CHILDREN We rejoice to have families with small

children participating in our worship

services. There are baskets available

with items that might be helpful for your

children behind the back pews.

SERVING THIS WEEKEND

The radio broadcast this morning is sponsored by a member in praise to God for blessings received…music leaders are Ms. Diane Bleke (all Trad.); In His Light (10:30)…special music by Pastor Ronald P. Krug (all Trad.); St. Paul’s 1st & 2nd grade day school children (10:30)...acolytes

are Sam Burlage & Rachel Oelsner (5:30); Sarah Scharnell & Ben Scheuer (10:30)...altar guild are Jean Fisher (5:30); Barb Hentz (8:00); Jan Muecke (10:30)...elders are Rick Zastrow (5:30); Matt Jorgenson (8:00); Scott Kalien (10:30)...greeters are John Melvin (5:30); Karen Meyer & Laura Gruen (8:00 church); Brian Hulett (8:00 school); Shirley Smart (10:30)...lectors are Glenn Gartzke (5:30); Bob Klee (8:00)…power point operator is Jamie Stache...radio host is Jim Juneau…ushers are Rick Zastrow (5:30); Gary Flanagan (8:00); Scott Kalien (10:30)

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FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT

Jeremiah 33:14–16

“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord,

when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house

of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days and

at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to

spring up for David, and he shall execute justice

and righteousness in the land. In those days Judah

will be saved and Jerusalem will dwell securely.

And this is the name by which it will be called: ‘The

Lord is our righteousness.’”

1 Thessalonians 3:9–13

What thanksgiving can we return to God for you,

for all the joy that we feel for your sake before our

God, as we pray most earnestly night and day that

we may see you face to face and supply what is

lacking in your faith? Now may our God and

Father himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way

to you, and may the Lord make you increase and

abound in love for one another and for all, as we

do for you, so that he may establish your hearts

blameless in holiness before our God and Father,

at the coming of our Lord Jesus with all his saints.

Luke 19:28–40

When he had said these things, he went on ahead,

going up to Jerusalem. When he drew near to

Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called

Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, saying, “Go into

the village in front of you, where on entering you

will find a colt tied, on which no one has ever yet

sat. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you,

‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The

Lord has need of it.’” So those who were sent went

away and found it just as he had told them. And as

they were untying the colt, its owners said to them,

“Why are you untying the colt?” And they said,

“The Lord has need of it.” And they brought it to

Jesus, and throwing their cloaks on the colt, they

set Jesus on it. And as he rode along, they spread

their cloaks on the road. As he was drawing near—

already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the

whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice

and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty

works that they had seen, saying, “Blessed is the

King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in

heaven and glory in the highest!” And some of the

Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher,

rebuke your disciples.” He answered, “I tell you, if

these were silent, the very stones would cry out.”

December 1st & 2nd, 2012