“On the day I called, you answered me; my strength of soul you increased.”
(Psalm 138:3 ESV)
“By my God I can leap over a wall.”
(Psalm 18:29 ESV)
Dear Friends,
Christian greetings!
Is the Christmas, early-winter season getting to be too much for you? Well, how about a couple of verses I came across that I really liked? Here they are printed above.
May the Lord give you faith and thereby confidence in the strength that he provides – regardless of your circumstances.
The Lord be with you!
Coming Up at Prince of Peace this weekend…
Sunday, December 11
9:00 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class (Begin together in the sanctuary)
9:00 Early Service
10:30 Worship Service
11:30 Budget 2017 Voters Meeting
3:30 Christmas Carol Sing & Dinner
PoP News …
Special Voters Meeting: Some discussion has already occurred at previous meetings, so approval of the budget should be fairly simple and quick. Let’s meet for a few minutes at 11:30 on Sunday, December 11. Consider this a notice for a special voters meeting. Your vote is important!
Christmas Carol Sing & Dinner: Sing Christmas carols and enjoy a Christmas dinner this Sunday, December 11. We’ll begin at 3:30 pm with singing and rejoicing in the gift of music and the gift of Jesus. After that, we will sit down at 4:30 pm to a festive turkey dinner. After dinner there will be the opportunity for children to enjoy a brief craft and, if time, to watch a DVD. Invite friends and family. It will be a joy!
Ladies Bible Study Breakfast: Due to the funeral of a close Walrath friend, this event is postponed to Saturday, December 17, at 9 o’clock. Please remember, ladies, to bring a Christmas gift for your prayer pal.
Men’s Breakfast: Sat. Dec.10th at 8:00 A.M. for breakfast and Bible study
Nicaraguan coffee is available for purchase again during this Advent season after the worship service. Proceeds are in support the children’s meal program in Nicaragua.
“Christmas Memories” Advent Devotions from Lutheran Hour Ministry are available in the foyer. You can also read or listen to these devotions online at https://www.lhm.org/advent/
Christmas Baskets: This Sunday is the last date for collecting the goodies to go into 12 Christmas shut-in baskets. Items such as candy, jam, small Christmas cakes, home baking that will keep, tinned nuts or any item that speaks of the Christmas season would be appreciated. There is a collection box in the foyer for your convenience. Thank you.
Sunday Schedule for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day: There will be NO Sunday School classes and NO early worship service on December 25 and January 1. Sunday School and the early service option will resume on January 8 at 9:00 a.m.
Prayer & Communion Service is an informal midweek service where we gather prayer concerns and I’ll lead a prayer through the prayer list, finishing with a brief communion liturgy. You are welcome to attend with your prayer concerns or simply another opportunity to partake of the dear body and blood of our Lord Jesus which feed our spiritual life. Wednesday, December 14, at 6:30 pm.
Canadian Lutheran World Relief’s “Gifts from the Heart” are meaningful and tangible gifts that will share God’s love with the world. No matter which you choose, the gifts you give are saving and changing lives. Pick up a copy in the foyer.
Snow Shoveling – The Trustees need your help! If you can clear the walkways and apply salt before Sunday School on any Sunday morning, please add your name to the signup sheet in the foyer. Thank you
Online News …
Are Secular Progressives Anti-Science on Abortion? You really need to listen to this clip from Issues, Etc. from last week. To listen click here. I found Scott Klusendorf very well spoken on the subject.
Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL. This week’s topics include: An Angel Appears to Jesus’ Guardian Joseph, The Sacrament of the Altar, The Prophet Daniel, Jesus Teaches Nicodemus and more. You can listen on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
In your prayers, please remember:
- Those recovering from illness
- Those recovering from surgery
- Those in hospital
- Our shut-ins and others who might find this season of the year challenging
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
