ANNOUNCEMENTS
The flowers gracing the altar for the December 14th worship service are presented to the glory of God and in memory of Janet Gindlesperger by granddaughter, Danielle Hibbitts and family.
The church office hours for the week of December 14th are Monday and Wednesday 8:30--4:30 and Thursday 9:00--1:00.
The 2026 envelope sets are now available on the table in the narthex. Sets have only been issued to those who regularly use them. If you were not issued a set and would like one, please let the secretary or Pastor Nila know.
The 2026 flower chart is posted on the bulletin board. Please consider sponsoring flowers in the new year. 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.
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.
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!
God's Calling Community Church is planning a bus trip to Sight & Sound on Friday, May 1, 2026, to see Joshua for the 3:00 show. Bus transportation will be provided by McIllwain. We will meet at Home Depot at 9:00 for our departure. We will have a quick stop for an "on your own" lunch and a stop on the return for an "on your own" supper. The seats are in section 102 rows R & S. The price per person is $175 which includes a $5.00/person driver tip. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required by January 1 to reserve your spot. If interested please notify Cindy Solarczyk at cas804@yahoo.com or 814-244-4531 by March 1, 2026. Thank you and hope to see you there!
Again, this year the Luther League will deliver your Christmas cards to other members of the congregation. Just drop your cards in the mailbox 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.
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.