2017 General Fund Giving Giving November 19th, 2017: $8,332.71 General Giving: $7,008.71 Restricted Giving: $1,324.00 2016 Average: $12,984.91 Attendance November 26th, 2017: 334

Anniversary Last Week

Edie & Jim McKelvy Nov 27 (58 yrs,)

Kathy Havers Dec 3 Mark Lund Dec 3 Gabrielle Eagan Dec 4 Ellianna Eagan Dec 4 Hannah Orando Dec 4 Jeff Rasely Dec 5

Tom Taft Dec 5 Brent Goldrick Dec 6 Chris Love Dec 6 Robert Bell Dec 7 Emmet Walmsley Dec 7 Teddy Williams Dec 7

Emma Alden Dec 8 Josh Clark Dec 8 Ingrid Hueneke Dec 8 Matthew Swanson Dec 8 Kelsie Bockelie Dec 9

Birthdays This Week

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SUNDAY: Worship 8 & 11am (S), Sunday School 9:30am (GP), Middle/SLY Sunday 9:30am (GP), Taproot Performance 2pm (S, FH).

MONDAY: Quilters 9am (FH), Alpha 6:30pm (FH)

TUESDAY: Bible Study Fellowship 8am (FH, GP), Care Ministry 9am (4), Alzheimer’s Support 10:30am (St), Al Anon 12pm (28), Holy Yoga 6pm (GP), Hometown Band 7pm (FH)

WEDNESDAY: Holy Yoga 9:30am (GP), Mom’s Circle 10:45am (St), Manna 10:45am (4), Hearty Meals 12:00pm (FH), Children’s Choir 5:00pm (S), the middle & SLY 6pm (GP), Sanctuary Choir 7pm (S)

THURSDAY: Bible Study 10:30am (FH), Alleluia Ringers 6:45pm (S)

FRIDAY: Men’s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am (Bowl), Cub Scouts Lock In (GP), Hometown Band Christmas Concert 7pm (S, FH)

SUNDAY: Worship 8 & 11am (S), Sunday School 9:30am (GP), Middle/SLY Sunday 9:30am (GP), Bells of the Sound 5pm (S), Compassionate Friends 6pm (GP)

Legend: ILC (Island Lake Cemetery), GP (Gathering Place), S (Sanctuary), FH (Fellowship Hall), St (Study), P2 (Pastor Paula)

Sunday, December 3rd 8:00am Worship 9:30am Sunday School (GP) 9:30am Middle/SLY Sunday (GP)

11:00am Worship—Tay DeRego Baptism (S) 2:00pm Taproot Performance (S, FH)

Monday, December 4th 9:00am Quilters (FH)

6:00pm Boy Scouts (GP) 6:30pm Alpha Course (FH)

Tuesday, December 5th 8:00am Bible Study Fellowship (FH, GP) 9:00am Care Ministry (4)

10:30am Alzheimer’s Support (St) 12:00pm Al Anon (28) 1:00pm Pastor Text Study (4) 6:00pm Holy Yoga (GP) 6:30pm Scout Planning Meeting (GP) 7:00pm Hometown Band (FH)

Wednesday, December 6th 9:30am Holy Yoga (GP)

10:45am Manna (4) 10:45am Mom’s Circle (St)

12:00pm Hearty Meals (FH) 5:00pm Children’s Choir (S) 6:00pm the middle & SLY (GP) 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir (S)

Thursday, December 7th 10:30am Bible Study (FH)

6:00pm Cub Scouts/Venture (GP) 6:45pm Alleluia Ringers (S)

Friday, December 8th 6:30am Men’s Prayer Breakfast (Bowl) 5:00pm Cub Scouts Lock In (GP) 5:00pm Girl Scouts (GP) 7:00pm Hometown Christmas Concert (S, FH)

Saturday, December 9th 9:00am Girl Scouts Training (GP) 4:00pm Sanchez Farewell Party (FH)

Sunday, December 10th 8:00am Worship 9:30am Sunday School (GP) 9:30am Middle/SLY Sunday (GP)

11:00am Worship (S) 5:00pm Bells of the Sound (S) 6:00pm Compassionate Friends (GP) CHRISTMAS SEASON 2017

Sunday, December 17—SLC Christmas Program—5:30pm “In Bethlehem Inn”

Thursday, December 21—Service of the Longest Night—6pm We know its been a tough year for so many people, plan to join us

for this special service.

Sunday, December 24 (4th Sunday in Advent) - 8am service

Sunday, December 24—Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 11am, 5pm (shorter story-based), 7pm & 11pm. (childcare available at all services, except 11pm)

Monday, December 25—Christmas Day Service (11am)

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YOUTH WEDNESDAYS AT SLC

the middle: 6pm-8pm (6th—8th graders)

SLY: 6pm-8pm (9th-12th graders)

Both the middle and SLY kids will share in the meal, but then will break off

into different groups shortly thereafter.

It’s that time of year again to order Poinsettias — Poinsettias liven & beautify the sanctuary and can be taken home after Christmas!

Please fill out the envelope (located in the narthex), identify how many plants and designate “In memory of”, “In honor of”, etc. and insert a check made out to SLCW for $13 and place in offering plate.

Thanks for helping beautify our sanctuary!

ELCA GOOD GIFTS As we are nearing Christmas, are you looking for a way to respond to

the many gifts God has given to you?

The ELCA Good Gifts program provides more than 50 gift-giving options that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives in the United States and more than 80 other countries. AND, your gift can be given in honor of a friend or loved one. For more information about ELCA Good Gifts, stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall between services or contact Social Concerns Council member Tim Quigley at 360-377-6822. You can

also visit ELCA.org/good gifts to browse their catalog and make a donation or call the ELCA at 800-638-3522.

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A GATHERING…

Ever get that feeling you want to make a difference in the world, but you're just not sure how? This summer you can do something that matters, and do it with 30,000 of your closest friends…

June 23rd through July 1st, 2018 | ELCA National Youth Gathering

$150 deposit is due to secure your spot and total trip cost of $550 by February 11th, 2018. The $550 all-inclusive trip price will include everything from food to airfare to trip T-shirts.

More info & to pay: http://silverdalelutheran.org/elca-youth-gathering-2018/

Make a Joyful Noise If your child is in grades 3rd-8th and is interested in lending their voice to a 4 week Children’s Choir culminating with a Christmas Eve performance, please plan on attending Wednesday evenings at SLC, beginning Nov 29th from 5-6pm. Questions, contact Lynn Rupp: lrupp@silverdalelutheran.org

Kids For Christ (KFC) - 3rd–5th grades Youth Group

December 10—3rd-5th graders, join us as we come together to share some Christmas cheer by visiting local nursing homes during the Sunday School hour singing Christmas carols.

We are in need of parent drivers to assist with this excursion. Please see/email P2 if you can help.

Youth Lock In, December 17-18

Calling all high school youth and college alumni—It’s back, by popular demand!

Games, Foods, Nerf Wars, Scavenger Hunt & Much, Much More!

Bring: Nerf Gun (we have extras is you don’t have one)

Potluck Snack food, friend and willing spirit!

Midnight pizza provided—Pick up Monday morning

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

We need each of our members to review the list of spots where we need your assistance. Darcy will not be available. It is a busy time for all, so give it a gander and pick a one or two hour slot where you are able to assist us!

“In Bethlehem Inn” needs some supporting rolls filled Sat & Sun, Dec 16th & 17th:

Setting up tables & chairs and covering with paper – 12/16 (morning) Heating up prepared soups & warming the bread – 12/17 @ 4p Everyone to assist with clean up!

Tree Untrimming Party! Jan 2nd or 3rd: Just as it says… tuck everything away for another season

THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY

Pastor Bill’s class continues with a focus on Isaiah. Isaiah is one of the most

quoted books in the Old Testament and opens up our understanding of the

history of Israel and the identity of Lord Jesus Christ.

Dec 7: Isaiah 41:21-29; 43:1-7, 14-21

Pastor Bill’s Adult Sunday Education

This month (December) we’ll examine more of Luther’s writings during the 30’s and probably finish up with the class in January. Never too late to plug in if you haven’t before. Here is a link to the prior recorded classes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHC84xkxadKdjmymqDoJCtKqzLhRrTjIB.

THREE NEW BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

Luther encouraged everyone to read and know God’s

Word. Learn and grow together in a Bible Study group.

Three new groups are being planned to begin early in the

new year. Groups are still being planned and will be a 6

week walk through the Serendipity Bible Study. Further

details will be provided once planning is finalized:

Bible Study group will meet in the Kingston/Indianola

Area. Day/time TBD

Kerygma Bible Study Group (details below) will meet at SLC in the early

evening, on Tuesdays. (Ideal time 6:30 – 7:45pm)

Bible Study group will meet on Wednesdays (early evenings) at SLC.

Please indicate your interest and preference on the Ministry Card. If you have

questions, please email Darcy mincoord@silverdalelutheran.org

Kerygma Bible Study Kerygma is an adult Bible study that promises a deeply satisfying encounter with

Scripture, whether long familiar with the Bible or opening for the first time. The

program’s purpose is to promote and facilitate responsible and effective study of the

Bible. What better way to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation than

to delve into the book that Luther considered of prime importance to our faith!

If you have any questions about this group, please contact Debbie Slaton. Cell

phone: (360) 271-3223. Please call between 6 & 8pm

Tuesday Morning Prayer (schedule change)

Due to the Bishop’s Eucharist on Tuesday, December 5, we will be cancelling morning prayer. However, we will resume our weekly prayer sessions utilizing Holden Evening Prayer on Tuesday, December 12th. All are invited and we welcome you to join us!

PASTOR BILL’S FOUNDATIONS CLASS (formerly Basics Class) —

Pastor Bill will be holding his Foundations Class for new members or folks that want to re-new their faith starting early next year (Jan. 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4) from 12:30pm—1pm. Ideally, we would like to have at least 12 people as a minimum.

If interested, please check the ministry card or contact the office at: slc@silverdalelutheran.org

CONNECTING MORE PEOPLE TO CHRIST What a wonderful way to “Connect More People to Christ” with our recent Beer Passports in support of Martha and Mary. I sold about a dozen of the passports to my unchurched beer drinking friends. In addition to information of the participating breweries, there was some great information in the passports regarding Martha and Mary, participating Lutheran churches, and Reformation 500. Several of my friends asked me why I was Lutheran, several read with interest about Martin Luther and the Reformation, as well as the history of Martha and Mary. I found it was an easy way for me to share my faith with friends, and hopefully plant a mustard seed. In Christ, Rick Cotter

Fall/Winter Event Planning Fall/Winter Event Planning

A Christmas favorite returning for 2017! The statues in the downtown nativity scene have come to life, but don’t know what they’re doing or exactly who they are. When a drunken, homeless woman invades their Christmas crèche her interpretation of the nativity story

irritates and reorients the statues. Laugh along with familiar characters in this Christmas comedy about forgiveness, selflessness and the joy of giving. Show run time is 35 minutes.

MOM’S CIRCLE | Every Wednesday | 10:45am–12pm | SLC Study

Dec. 6—Faith Out Loud

Dec 13—Christmas Party—Bring 2 dozen cookies to exchange...or just come and

eat cookies and hang out. Let’s celebrate the season!

Ladies, ladies, ladies! There’s a secret being shared…. in the midst of

preparing for Christmas, we’d love to invite you to a Christmas Tea to sit back, relax and have fun with friends. The Tea is Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 10:30 AM. We will have each table delightfully decorated for Christmas! The cost is by donation, the menu will be holiday teas, scones with the fixings and yummy sweets to fortify you for the day. Funds raised will be added to the Outreach Ministry giving that our own SLCW oversees. Raffle tickets will be available for many festive items as well. Please contact Darcy for reservations: mincoord@silverdalelutheran.org or (360) 692-9263. Come join the fun! See you there.

The Marriage Course

The course is for any married couple, whether you’ve been together for 1 year or 61 years, whether you have a good relationship or are struggling. SLC will be hosting a seven week course that focuses on: Building Strong Foundations, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Love in Action, and more! There is no group work, and you will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your spouse. Cost is $100/couple and includes a candlelight dinner each week, allowing you to transition, relax, and simply talk with your partner.

A Marriage Course introduction and information night will be held on Sunday January 7th between services in Gathering Place. Marriage class sessions begin at 5:45pm-8:00pm Mondays January 15th thru Mar 5th. Please note: No class on February 19 (President’s Day).

Childcare is provided at no additional cost. We can accommodate up to (12) couples for this course. Please contact the office to sign up at slc@silverdalelutheran.org

Cost is $100/couple. If paying by check please make checks payable to SLC. Alternatively, you may pay online here: http://silverdalelutheran.org/event-items/the-marriage-course/

HOMETOWN BAND Presents

A FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT

@ SILVERDALE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Friday, December 8th, 7pm

TREE TRIMMING @ SLC

All are welcome, please plan to join our SLC youth as they decorate & trim the tree!

Wednesday, December 13th, 6-7 pm | SLC Sanctuary

SLC IS HIRING!

Time & Talent Connector & Program Ministry Assistant (formerly Ministry Coordinator) - We are now accepting applications for our Ministry Coordinator position as our current Coordinator, Darcy Lund will be stepping away from that position in Mid-December. We are splitting the position into two, 10 hour a week positions, although it is possible that both positions can be filled by the same person. You may apply for one or both of the positions. The two positions will be a “Time and Talent Connector” and a “Program Ministry Assistant.” The Time and Talent Connector will exclusively focus on leadership and volunteer development. The Program Ministry Assistant will focus on providing detail and task support for pastors and staff.

Nursery Supervisor - Our wonderful Nursery Supervisor, Lisbet Sanchez ’s family is moving. We need a new Nursery Supervisor to Manage our Nursery. The job is part-time (20 hours per month). The primary duties include hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising the nursery attendants; coordinate with church staff for special events; keep the nursery stocked with supplies; and perform supervisor administrative tasks.

Position descriptions for all open positions are available in the narthex. Applications are available in the narthex or online at: http://silverdalelutheran.org/hiring/

SLC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

SUNDAY, DEC 17, 5:30pm “In Bethlehem Inn”

Caesar Augustus has called us all to travel to Bethlehem to be counted on December 17th at 5:30pm. SLC will be transformed into the Bethlehem Inn, and those present will be the firsthand observers of the events that occurred on the night Christ was born. We are the guests – the travelers to Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, and will be hosted by the innkeeper, Eli Merriman, played by (Ken Day) and his family.

A warm bowl of soup and fresh bread will await all travelers during this “dinner theater” style event. Please add your name to the role in the narthex and the number in your party to make your reservation at the inn.

Bells of the Sound

Presents

Peace on Earth

Sunday, December 10, 5pm (Silverdale Lutheran Church)

Tickets at the door: $12/adults & $8 youth/seniors. Children 8 & under are free.

More info: www.bellsofthesound.org

VANCO Payment Solutions & Thrivent

Did you know that you can give to SLC electronically through eCheck (also known as Simply Giving), or via Debit or Credit Card Transactions? See below details for each giving option and associated fees:

eCheck (Simply Giving) - In the past, many utilized the program first supported by Thrivent, then Vanco, called “Simply Giving.” In this method you submitted a canceled check and had your monthly offering deducted automatically. Now, you can do the same thing via the eCheck option on our website. The eCheck option is preferred by some because it is easier to make changes than in the Simply Giving program and also, just like with Simply Giving, there are no additional fees per transaction.

Credit/Debit Card Giving—We can also accept debit/credit card transactions via a VANCO-hosted webpage accessed through SLC’s website. This is a very flexible and convenient way to give to SLC, but please keep in mind there are fees involved (about 2.65% + .38 per transaction). There is a checkbox available to allow folks to give a small additional percentage to help the church offset the fees for processing the cards. We appreciate your help and suppor t involved with the processing fees. See below link to our website and steps to donate:

1. Visit the church website at www.silverdalelutheran.org 2. Click on the green [Donate] button (located near the bottom of the homepage) 3. Click on the Create Profile button, then,

Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to make a one-time donation, schedule recurring contributions or to pay for an event at SLC.