ANNOUNCEMENTS
The flowers gracing the altar for the November 30th worship service are presented to the glory of God by Rev. Jerry Myers.
Many hands are needed on Sunday, December 7th, as we decorate the church for Advent and Christmas season. This includes the trees, the garlands, the wreaths, and more.
The December schedule for acolytes, lectors, communion assistants, and offering counters is posted on the bulletin board. Please check the schedule if you volunteer for any of these. Lectors are reminded to pick up your readings on the table in the narthex.
We are pleased to welcome Pastor David and Betty Letscher into our St. Thomas church family.
Everyone is invited to come Christmas Caroling on December 14th at 2:00 in the afternoon. We will gather in the church parking lot to carpool. Afterwards, we will enjoy warmth and fellowship at the home of Tim & Mary Thomas.
On December 28th after worship we will have a birthday celebration for Pastor Nila in the Pastor Shaffer room with cake and snacks. Please consider attending and wishing Pastor Nila a happy birthday!
At our annual Congregational Meeting, the following people were elected to church council: Dave Maggs, Sally Shaffer, and John Lohr. The following were elected to the Grove committee: Frank Besyk, Ed Ott, and Fred Wilson. Thank you for your willingness to serve St. Thomas!
Again, this year the Luther League will deliver your Christmas cards to other members of the congregation. Just drop your cards in the mail box on the table in the narthex. The cost is by donation. Please send to those who regularly attend or to our shut-ins close by so they can be delivered by hand.
The flower chart for 2025 is posted on the bulletin board. Please consider sponsoring flowers. The prices are $25 for chancel flowers and $35 for altar flowers. A reminder that if you would like an announcement placed in the bulletin, please let the secretary know by noon on Wednesday of the previous week. There are announcement papers available near the flower chart or announcements may be emailed.
All contributions given to missionary will now be directed to Heart for Mission. This is a mission group run by the Thorstad family in Laos/Thailand. If you would like more information, please see their website www.heartformission.com.