December 2, MONDAY - DECEMBER 3 9:30am Pastoral Care Meeting (Office) 7:00pm Lefse Making (Ulland s House)

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1 Living Water Lutheran Church December 2, 2018 SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30am Liturgical Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45am Adult Forum & Sunday School (Ed Building) 11:00am Praise Worship (Sanctuary) 6:45pm Confirmation Class (Youth Room) MONDAY - DECEMBER 3 9:30am Pastoral Care Meeting (Office) 7:00pm Lefse Making (Ulland s House) TUESDAY - DECEMBER 4 10:00am Women s Bible Study (FH) 6:00pm AA (Mark/Matthew) 7:00pm Lefse Making (Ulland s House) WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 5 9:00am Piece-Makers Mission Quilting (FH) 10:15am Staff Meeting (Office) 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal (Psalms Room) THURSDAY - DECEMBER 6 7:30am Men s Breakfast (Soul Café) 9:30am MOPS/MOMSnext (FH) FRIDAY - DECEMBER 7 10:00am Friday Morning Club (FH) SATURDAY - DECEMBER 8 8:30am AA (Matthew/Mark) SUNDAY DECEMBER 9 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 8:30am Liturgical Worship (Sanctuary) 9:45am Adult Forum & Sunday School (Ed Building) 11:00am Praise Worship (Sanctuary) 12:30pm Annual Golf Outing (Tatum Ranch G.C.) 7:00pm Lefse Making (Ulland s House)

2 We Remember in our Prayers David Olive (Pete Pritt s son-in-law) Battling cancer Michael Steele (Friend of the Coutts) Battling cancer Maren McKay (Daughter of Lance & Carol Jacobson) - Health Concerns Larry & Linda Coutts Health concerns for Larry Jon & Tamey Manalli Health concerns for Jon Elsa Nelson (Daughter of Celia Giontzeneli) Health concerns Everett Johnson (Great Grandson of Norb & Peggy Schroeder) Health concerns Barbara Brooks Health Concerns Cody Kelker (Grandson of Ron & Karen Roessler) Health Concerns David & Joy Gallimore Health Concerns Joe Franck (Brother of Kathie Roenigk) Recovering from surgery Michael Kieffer Health concerns Family & Friends of Bonnie Townsend (Sister of Pam Landon) Mourning her death Rebecca Jensen (Friend of Barbara Brooks) Recovering from hip replacement Jay Stemm (Brother of Scott Stemm) Battling cancer Paula Sturgeon Recovering from hip replacement John Berry Recovering from a fall Family & Friends of John Bliefernich (Barbara Brooks brother) Mourning his death Prayer Requests Prayer@lwlcaz.org, Fill out a prayer request online Fill out a prayer request card in the Narthex or Call the office at

3 News & Events PLEASE SAVE THE DATE Epiphany Sunday Brunch, January 6, 2019 Members and Friends of Living Water are again invited to celebrate The Epiphany and New Year together with brunch at Spirit In The Desert following ONE SERVICE at 9:30am. This is always a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a fabulous meal at the Spirit In The Desert campus and continue our partnership as a Covenant Congregation. There will be a charge of $15 per adult for the brunch, which will need to be prepaid before Wednesday, January 2, and made out to Living Water (memo: NY Brunch). Sign-up up in the Narthex Contact Carol Jacobson and Judy Tornowske if you have any questions MOPs & MOMSnext Group JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT MEETING ON DECEMBER 6 MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers, and by preschoolers we mean kiddos from birth through kindergarten. MOMSnext is the next step with school-aged kids. A MOPS & MOMSnext group is an open, accepting place for all mothers to experience authentic community, personal growth, practical help, and spiritual hope. We meet from 9:30-11:30am on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each Month: December 6 & 20, January 10 & 24, February 7 & 21, March 7 & 21, April 4 & 18. Consider joining us, and/or inviting your friends and neighbors! Contact Pastor Shari for more details: pastorshari@lwlcaz.org ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SUNDAY DECEMBER 9, 2018 Tatum Ranch Golf 12:30 PM Tatum Ranch Golf Club at approx 12:30 PM (scramble format and shotgun start). Open to LWLC members and friends and family (put your own foursome together) Prizes awarded!! Dinner to follow at approx 5:45 pm Cost for Golf and Dinner: $65. Cost for Dinner Only: $22 Please contact Frank Stock or Julie Ann Walker with questions. Sign Up Sheets are in the Narthex

4 LWLC BOOK DRIVE ALWAYS ONGOING Whenever you're finished with a book or magazine (babies through adults) remember there are needy families who welcome these small treasures. Please deposit your donations in the Book Drive basket in the Narthex. If you have warehoused a great number of books and would like a pick-up, please contact Sue and Eric Brash suebrash7@gmail.com, or Christmas Cantata Rehearsals have started! Christmas Cantata rehearsals have started! The choir has started rehearsing for our annual Christmas Cantata. If you are interested in singing, this will be a short-term commitment. Rehearsals are held at 7pm on Wednesday evenings in Psalms, and include one Saturday rehearsal on December 22 nd. The choir cantata will be presented at both worship services on December 23 rd. For more information, please speak with Marcie Donavon, , or MLC123@cox.net

5 Angel Tree 2018 We are delighted to be working with ICM (Interfaith Cooperative Ministry) of Phoenix again this year for our Angel Tree Ministry! We will be collecting: The Angel tree is up in the Narthex! ICM will pick up the gifts Wednesday AM, December 12th. Pink Stars on the tree are for girls and Blue stars on the tree are for boys. 1. A toy and/or a clothing item, and an age appropriate children s book (new or gently used) for 110 children/angels. Please follow the suggestions found on the ornament ( Angel ) label. In some cases the child has requested new shoes and the size should be noted on the label. This year clothing sizes are also provided. 2. Please place the gifts in a Blue LWLC Provided Bag, and securely attach the Angel ornament. 3. Please do not wrap the gifts 4. We also ask that we keep the cost of these items to $ We want everyone to be able to pick an Angel or Two. The Angel tree is up in the Narthex and ICM will pick up the gifts Wednesday morning December 12th 5. If you are unable to pick out an Angel you can still purchase the gifts, place in the Blue LWLC Bag, and write Boy or Girl and Age Group. How Simple! Our gifts will be distributed by ICM to the families beginning Saturday December 15th, Below are some excellent guidelines and suggestions for your gifts: Sizes should be provided this year for clothing and shoes. Infant children ages 6-24 months (clothing sizes 12 to 24 months). This age level likes bright colors and shapes to stimulate their senses Toddler children ages 2-5 (clothing sizes 2T, 3T, 4T & 5/6). This age level benefits highly from learning and problem solving toys Young children ages 6-8 (clothing sizes 6/7/8 small-medium, 8/10 large). This age level prefers dolls, cars, puzzles and board games Children ages 9-12 (clothing sizes 9/10 large, 11/12 x-large). This age level prefers art sets, board games, sports equipment (footballs, basketball, soccer balls, etc.) girls like jewelry boxes, diary sets God Bless our Angels Thank You, Linda Coutts Liaison Service/Caring Ministry Team

6 Join us to make Lefse in December at the home of Myrna and Bob Ulland Lefse (leff'-sah) is a traditional Norwegian flatbread made from potatoes, flour, cream, butter, and a little salt and sugar. It s much like a soft tortilla and eaten with a meal or as a little dessert, spread with butter and sprinkled with sugar or brown sugar or topped with your favorite jam or jelly. It's traditionally made and enjoyed around the holidays. This December, Ullands are hosting five lefse-making sessions at their home in Legend Trail to introduce you to lefse (if you've never made it or tried it) or to "get your lefse on" if you love the stuff! We'll meet on Monday, December 3 at 7 pm; Tuesday, December 4 at 7 pm; Sunday December 9 at 7 pm; and Monday, December 10 at both 2 pm and 7 pm. Space is limited to about 8 people each session to allow for hands on fun and learning! Sign up on the sheets in the Narthex. Lefse is for lovers! Join us for Piece-Makers on December 9:00am in the Fellowship Hall ELCA GOOD GIFTS The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a church that is called to do God s work in the world. Together as the ELCA, we do more than we could ever do alone; grow our congregations, inspire new leaders, and care for those around the world who live with hunger and poverty. ELCA Good Gifts are a creative way to do just that. Your gifts go beyond your regular congregational offering to support the ministries of the ELCA that mean the most to you and your loved ones. Each ELCA Good Gift changes at least three lives: The life of the person helped by your gift, the life of your friend or loved one, and your own. Catalogs, gift cards, sticker and ideas will all be available every Sunday during Advent. Now is the time to grab your holiday shopping list and browse the new ELCA Good Gifts catalog. Each of these gifts has the remarkable capacity to transform lives... all in God's name.

7 Join us this Holiday Season! December & January Holiday Service Schedule Sunday December 2 8:30am Liturgical Worship 11:00am Praise Worship Sunday December 9 8:30am Liturgical Worship 11:00am Praise Worship Sunday December 16 8:30am Children s Christmas Program 11:00am Praise Worship 5:00pm Blue Christmas Sunday December 23 8:30 am & 11:00am Christmas Cantata Monday December 24 5:00pm Kid Friendly Service 7:00pm Family Focused Service 10:00pm Traditional Worship Service Sunday December 30 9:30am Lessons & Carols Sunday January 6 9:30am Worship Sunday January 13 Regular Service Schedule Resumes 8:30am Liturgical Worship 11:00am Praise Worship

8 Sign Up for the Campus Crew! Are you handy? Do you know how to paint or hammer? We would love to have you as a part of our new Campus Crew. We rely on many volunteers at Living Water to keep our campus looking topnotch. If you are interested in joining the Campus Crew please sign up in the Narthex. Ron Ophaug is leading the crew and will contact you when the first project comes up. Christmas Poinsettias Order by Monday, December 10, 2018 We will soon be ordering Poinsettias to help beautify the sanctuary on Christmas Eve. You may purchase plants at the cost of $15.00 each. Plants are given to the glory of God and His love for us in Jesus Christ. Following the conclusion of the Christmas Eve Services those who donate a plant are encouraged to take it home. The deadline for placing orders is Monday, December 10. Payment is to accompany each order. Pick up a form in the Narthex. Please place the form and payment in the offering plate or drop it by the Church Office by Monday December 10. Studies Adult Forum 9:45 am December 9: Cruzando Fronteras Crossing Borders Myrna and Bob Ulland recently spent the day in Nogales learning about ministry to migrants seeking asylum at the border crossing. They will share their experience with you. December 2: Living and Leaving a Legacy Come spend some time learning about different issues to think about in leaving a financial legacy, whether it be to your children, friends or various institutions. Did you know that just about everyone has an extra step-daughter in their estate who's going to get a part of it? Come find out the potential names you can choose for that step-daughter and how to minimize or maximize her part of the estate. Presented by Richard Andersen & Jim Hanson

9 Join us for Women s Bible Study Tuesday Women s 10 am We have begun our 3-session study from the Gather magazine on the theme of Repentance for three weeks. This study s author is The Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni, a fulltime PhD student and a mom to three. Aelabouni tells us that repentance is a word of promise, good news, a change in direction, a turning around and a return to God s grace. I think you ll enjoy it! Bring your issues of Gather if you subscribe: December 4: October issue; and December 11: November issue. I ll provide copies of the study if you don t have the magazine. On Tuesday, December 18, there will not be a Tuesday morning study. Instead, we will meet for a Christmas breakfast outing at the Soul Café. Time to be confirmed. And then we ll take a 2-week break for the holidays and resume again with a new topic on January 8. We meet at 10 am on Tuesday mornings in the Fellowship Hall. The coffee is always on as well as hot water for tea and hot chocolate. Bring your Bible, bring a friend and join us. We meet for approximately 90 minutes each week. Questions: contact Myrna Ulland at myrna.ulland@gmail.com or JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL! Sundays - between services from 9:45-10:45am in the Education Building Kids Sunday School (Weekly) 3 years through 7th grade Youth Sunday School (Monthly)- 8th through 12th grade January 27, February 17, March 31 Holiday Events! The Childrens s Christmas Service led by our children and youth is Sunday, December 16, during the 8:30am worship service Rehearsals (for all children and youth) are: Sunday December 2 and December 9 during Sunday School and Saturday December 15, 10 am to 12 pm Dress Rehearsal For more info visit: lwlcaz.org/sundayschoolregistration

10 8:30 AM SERVANT TEAM Leaders: Deb Bash & Debbie Anderson Usher/Greeter: Deb Bash, Debbie Anderson, Ron Ophaug, Mark Anderson Communion Servers: Ellen Schoenbeck, Joyce Bash, Roz Anderson LIVING WATER IN WORSHIP Purpose Statement: To Be and Make Disciples of Jesus Christ. Living Water is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Grand Canyon Synod, and Northeast Valley Conference. Lector: Lisa Moehn Altar Guild: Denny Dumler & Sheila Fankhauser Sound Desk: Stephen Page Hospitality: Carol Gasser & Pam Landon Servant Team Leader for Dec 9: Jan & DJ Johnson 11:00 AM SERVANT TEAM Leaders: Gene & Dee Eilers Usher/Greeter: Tana & Darryl Harlan Communion Servers: Gene & Dee Eilers Lector: Patti Pick Altar Guild: Janis Fjeld Sound Desk: Stephen Page Servant Team Leaders for Dec 9: Don & Patti Pick Last Week s Attendance: 143(8:30am), 39 (11am) General Fund: $5,396 Building Fund: $107,505 Ministers: All the members of Living Water Pastor: Mark Rossman PastorMark@lwlcaz.org Pastor: Shari Bernau PastorShari@lwlcaz.org Office Manager: Marie Kelen office@lwlcaz.org Finance & Building Manager: Greysen West Greysen.West@lwlcaz.org Choir Director: Marcie Donavon Accompanist: Scott Sims Sexton: Jakab Peter In case of Pastoral Emergency, please call Pastor Mark at (cell) Living Water Lutheran Church 9201 East Happy Valley Road, Scottsdale, AZ Phone: (480) I Fax: (480) office@lwlcaz.org I