12/20 ADVENT SUPPER - BOARD OF EDUCATION - will be having a Pasta Bar

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1 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH IDA GROVE, IOWA Rev. Richard Salcido - Pastor Home: ; Cell: Rev. Neil Wehmas, Associate Pastor Home Cell: ; Cell: Suzanne Salcido, RN, FCN Parish Nurse Cell: Church Office stpaulidagrove@gmail.com Fax number Fellowship Hall WEBSITE Second Sunday in Advent December 8 & 9, 2018 WELCOME TO ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH. We wish you God's richest blessings during your time with us. Both guests and members are asked to sign the Friendship Register which you find in the pew. Green prayer cards are also available, please give to an usher. OUR VISION STATEMENT Our vision is to be a people transformed by the Gospel to live out and pass on the legacy of faith in Jesus Christ in our homes, community and world. We will empower and equip people to mentor following generations so that the legacy of faith continues. NURSERY or CRY ROOM: are available. Please ask an usher for directions. LARGE PRINT SERVICE S are available on the narrow table in the narthex. AS WE GATHER Preparation is probably on your mind. Christmas is only weeks away. There are presents to buy, visits to plan, decorations to put up, lights to see, food to cook, and so much more! As we prepare for Jesus to come, we reflect on John the Baptist s words to people who asked what they should do to prepare for the Messiah s coming. John says we are to make His paths straight by sharing food and clothing, by not taking advantage of people, and by being content with what the Lord has given us. In the midst of your busy preparations, consider these words. MILITARY BIBLE STICKS Yes, we are again seeking contributions for this ministry to the men and women in the Armed Forces. We will be receiving donations during the Advent season. $25.00 will supply a Bible Stick for a member of the Armed Forces along with a postcard which is redeemable for a Dramatized New Testament or a Kids New Testament for family members. Look for the display in the Narthex. Make your contribution using the forms found at the display or send a check, payable to St. Paul Lutheran Church, and mark Bible Sticks. In past years we have averaged between $3000 -$4000. Let s see what we can do in 2018! Matching funds available, by end of year BUT to get the maximum bang for our buck on that have your donations and because of the holidays falling when they do please have in by December 19 th and anything donated after we will send on as well. CARE PACKAGE FOR DUSTIN FARLEY, in the Narthex, there is a box for a Care Package we will send to Dustin, who is currently deployed to South Korea. Dustin would like beef jerky, likes sweets, anything you would like to send, including prayers, or words of encouragement. Dustin is the son of Beth & Kevin Farley and grandson of Shirley Ruser. SIGN UP SHEET for the LYF Advent Meal on December 12 th & the Board of Education December 19 th on the Welcome Center, are for various ways to help by providing food, helping, etc. CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/WORSHIP SERVICE on Sunday, December 9 at 10:30AM, with a Potluck to follow, main dish will be provided, please bring a salad/vegetable or dessert to share. Everyone is invited, so please come even if you don t have something to share, you can share yourself, and enjoy the fellowship of others! ADVENT SUPPERS: Serving from 5:00-6:45PM 12/12 ADVENT SUPPER LYF - will be serving soup 12/20 ADVENT SUPPER - BOARD OF EDUCATION - will be having a Pasta Bar USHERS NEEDED FOR DECEMBER please prayerfully consider helping. There are also Advent services and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year s Eve to sign up for as well - sign-up sheets are available on the Welcome Center - or there are pink cards in the friendship register (red book in your pew) that you can sign up and drop in the offering plate or leave at the church office DID YOU KNOW open enrollment in the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF) Youth Investors continues here at St. Paul, we are seeking and encouraging new investors. At present we have 42 investors, with 519 throughout Iowa District West. It s, YI ers, is such a good stewardship program for youth, ages If you are interested in enrolling your youth, see me, Rev. Winterrowd, and I can assist you in getting enrolled. APPOINTMENTS FOR GOD S PEOPLE THIS WEEK Sunday 12/9/18 Worship Service Bible Study and LYF Bible Study Children s Christmas Worship Service/Program 8:00AM 9:15AM 10:30AM Potluck Monday Bells Church Council 6:30PM 7:00PM Tuesday Theology at the Hut (Bible study at Pizza Hut ) 6:00PM Wednesday Early Morning Bible Study -at Zimmy s Adult Bible Class Advent Supper Choir practice Cross Explorations for grades preschool-6 th (7 th & 8 th Conf.) Advent Worship 6:30AM 9:30AM 5:00-6:30PM 6:00PM 5:45-6:45PM 7:00PM Thursday Assemble monthly newsletter 1:30PM Saturday Worship Service w/communion 6:00PM Sunday 12/16/18 Worship Service w/communion Bible Study and LYF Bible Study Worship Service w/communion LYF & JR LYF Christmas party Attendance: 12/5 Advent..90 Offering this week $ :00AM 9:15AM 10:30AM

2 Poinsettias In memory of Gib & Ron Petersen from Berdine In memory of Leon Petersen from Joan & family In memory of Dennis Goodman from Angie Goodman In memory of Clifford & Lydia Miller, Floyd Miller, Michael Anderson, Bob & Marge Goodman, Jeri Goodman from Dennis and Angie Goodman In memory of their all their loved ones from John & Janet Brinkman and family In memory of Helma Hamilton from Karen & Dwayne Salmon & family In memory of Walter Butch Rehse from his family In memory of Darrel Wellendorf from his family In memory of Marilyn Lovett from Terry and family In memory of Bob Lovett from Romona & Terry and family In memory of Lynn Dittmer from Darrell & Susan Miller family In memory of Theone Bremer, Charles & Lois Sykes from Corey & Diane Bremer In memory of Vern Zobel from his family In memory of Lois Zobel & Kathi Ketelsen from Butch Ehrig family In memory of Bruce Ehrig Sr., Sandy Johnk, Michelle Ehrig, Shannon Ehrig from Butch Ehrig family In memory of Robert Schramm from Marguerite Schramm In memory of Russell Bubke from Judy Bubke & family In memory of our Grandparents, Ryan & Amy Godbersen In memory of Janet Riessen from the Riessen family In memory of Lloyd & Lorraine Wessel from Gailen & Pam Wessel In memory of Kody Krager from Kevin & Valerie Krager In memory of Don Knop from Shane & Danika Hinkeldey & family If you would like to share a poinsettia (in memory of someone, in celebration of something or just to share) let the church office know if it s in memory or celebration of someone. Our Thoughts & Prayers Dan Hoffman, Horn, recovery from fall (broken arm, rib, fractures in pelvis) Russ Bennigsdorf, recovery from fall Ed Nelson - recovery from appendicitis surgery 60 th Wedding Anniversary Janice & Donald Grap on Dec th Birthday wishes to Mildred Schuett on Dec. 16 Family of Olga Wienburg, sister of Lela Miesner Deployment: Dustin Farley to South Korea (son of Beth(Kevin) Farley, grandson, of Shirley Ruser Firefighters and all those affected by fires in California Farmers and families during harvest Those recovering from Hurricanes Florence and Michael Continued prayers and/or healing for Lodean Korner Richard Hagemeier Phyllis Hagemeier Steve Andresen Marguerite Schramm Wayne Wessel Ross Feddersen Weston Burger Maddison Arthur Jolene Peffer Shannon Korwes David Riessen Todd Clausen Autumn (Knop) Kline Reed Feddersen Rose Ann Ladwig Dorothy Ruser Daryl Hecht - son in law of Elaine Bubke Makayla Bell Stella Turnbull (friend of Makayla Bell) Christina Harmon - (friend of Tom & Kristi German - Lyme Disease) Karen Ballard - ALS, mother of Jamey (Noelle) Ballard Cynthia Dittmer (mother of Jeremy Parks, battling rare disease that affects her spinal cord, causing her to be paralyzed from chest down) Connie Leighty - Cancer COMMUNITY BASKET DONATIONS December is baking items: flour, sugar, cake mixes, baking soda/powder, brown sugar, chips, vanilla, etc. All items are appreciated as well, as they can always use donations, The Community Basket is open on Thursdays, from 2:30-5:30PM.

3 BIBLE STUDIES SUNDAY ADULT BIBLE 9:15 AM Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. Unto Us A Child Is Born. HIGH SCHOOL BIBLE CLASS Every Sunday at 9:15AM this does includes 8 th grade THEOLOGY AT THE HUT led by Pastor Neil. Bible Study will meet weekly on Tuesdays at 6pm at Pizza Hut. We still welcome you to come at any time to join us! WEDNESDAY EARLY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - 6:30AM at Zimmy s, WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - 9:30 AM in the lower level Conference Room The Book of Job ADULT BIBLE STUDY ON WEDNESDAY EVENING 5:45-6:45 6:45PM in the fellowship hall. VOLUNTEERS FOR SOUND, COMPUTER TECHS, AND VIDEO TAPING are all needed. If you are interested please contact the church office or Brad Zobel. SIGN UP SHEET FOR the Davey Ramsey/Financial Peace University 9 week course is on the table in the hallway, if you are interested in attending we are looking at dates, end of January or February. THOSE WHO SERVE 6:00 PM Preacher/Liturgist Rev. Neil Wehmas Organist Sue Salcido Lector Cindy Hausman Acolyte Dylan Malone Sound Rod Schnedier 8:00 AM Preacher Rev. Neil Wehmas Liturgist Rev. Richard Salcido Organist Sue Salcido Lector Daisy Thayer Acolyte Sound Brad Zobel Computer Brad Zobel 10:30 AM Preacher Rev. Neil Wehmas Liturgist Rev. Richard Salcido Song Leader Lector Acolyte Kelton Ladwig Sound Computer Jon Devitt LUTHERAN FAMILY SERVICE Offers counseling here at St. Paul. Lynnette Aschinger, has over 22 years experience & expertise to those she serves and her Christian perspective offers a safe place to process those most difficult questions & to incorporate faith into the healing process. The counseling is available for anyone & LFS accepts most insurances and sliding scale is available. Areas of specialty include but not limited to: Children, Depression, Abuse/Trauma histories, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Family & Couples. You are encouraged to contact Lutheran Family Service at to set up an appointment with Lynette.

4 Worship Service for December 8 & 9, 2018 Sat. 6:00PM & 8:00AM - Divine Service 3 p. 184 Hymn When All the World Was Cursed LSB 346 Service of the Word Introit sung in unison 8:00am only Kyrie p. 186 Gloria in Excelsis Salutation and Collect of the Day Hymn (Sat. only) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You LSB 334 v. 1-4 Chancel Chimers Anthem 8:00am only Old Testament Reading Malachi 3:1-7b Gradual sung in unison 8:00am only Epistle Philippians 1:2-11 Alleluia and Verse Holy Gospel Luke 3:1-14 Apostles Creed p. 192 Hymn On Jordan s Bank the Baptist s Cry LSB 344 SERMON Rev. Neil Wehmas Offertory/Offering p. 192/193 Prayer of the Church P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer Lord s Prayer Salutation and Benedicamus Benediction p. 202 Announcements Hymn The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns LSB 348 Worship Service for December 8 & 9, 2018 Sat. 6:00PM & 8:00AM - Divine Service 3 p. 184 Hymn When All the World Was Cursed LSB 346 Service of the Word Introit sung in unison 8:00am only Kyrie p. 186 Gloria in Excelsis Salutation and Collect of the Day Hymn (Sat. only) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You LSB 334 v. 1-4 Chancel Chimers Anthem 8:00am only Old Testament Reading Malachi 3:1-7b Gradual sung in unison 8:00am only Epistle Philippians 1:2-11 Alleluia and Verse Holy Gospel Luke 3:1-14 Apostles Creed p. 192 Hymn On Jordan s Bank the Baptist s Cry LSB 344 SERMON Rev. Neil Wehmas Offertory/Offering p. 192/193 Prayer of the Church P Lord, in Your mercy, C hear our prayer Lord s Prayer Salutation and Benedicamus Benediction p. 202 Announcements Hymn The King Shall Come When Morning Dawns LSB 348

5 Advent & Christmas Worship Wednesdays 7:00 PM Hymn Sing 6:45 The birth of a certain child two thousand years ago in Bethlehem prompted a poet in the nineteenth century to ask a very uncommon question in a hymn: What Child Is This? It was an uncommon question because it asked about the birth of a very uncommon child. What Child Is This? The angel who announced this child s birth on Christmas Eve answered the question this way: a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. The hymn writer answered it this way: This, this is Christ the king. They both want to make known the identity of this child. December 12: Midweek of Advent 2 The Child Who Is a Virgin s Great Son Judges 13:2 7; Luke 1:26 38 December 19 th : Midweek of Advent 3 The Child Who Is John s Joy 2 Samuel 6:12 23; Luke 1:39 45 Monday, December 24 th, 6:30 PM: Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship The Child Who Is the Lord Isaiah 9:2 7; Titus 2:11 14; Luke 2:1 14 Monday, December 25, 10:00 AM: Christmas Day Worship Monday, December 31, 6:30 PM: New Year s Eve Worship with Communion Advent & Christmas Worship Wednesdays 7:00 PM Hymn Sing 6:45 The birth of a certain child two thousand years ago in Bethlehem prompted a poet in the nineteenth century to ask a very uncommon question in a hymn: What Child Is This? It was an uncommon question because it asked about the birth of a very uncommon child. What Child Is This? The angel who announced this child s birth on Christmas Eve answered the question this way: a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. The hymn writer answered it this way: This, this is Christ the king. They both want to make known the identity of this child. December 12: Midweek of Advent 2 The Child Who Is a Virgin s Great Son Judges 13:2 7; Luke 1:26 38 December 19 th : Midweek of Advent 3 The Child Who Is John s Joy 2 Samuel 6:12 23; Luke 1:39 45 Monday, December 24 th, 6:30 PM: Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship The Child Who Is the Lord Isaiah 9:2 7; Titus 2:11 14; Luke 2:1 14 Monday, December 25, 10:00 AM: Christmas Day Worship Monday, December 31, 6:30 PM: New Year s Eve Worship with Communion

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