WAYNEWS. Drawing Near: A Blessing to Begin Advent

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1 Wayne Pre sb yteri an C hu rch WAYNEWS Volume VIII, Issue XII December 2018 A dvent comes from the Latin word, adventus an arrival or a coming. In the spirit of the season, Advent means that the Lord is coming. Advent reminds us that we must be ready to receive and welcome God with us, whenever and however Christ comes. The following poem by Jan Richardson expresses well our joyful discovery of new life in Christ as we move into this season of wonder. Drawing Near: A Blessing to Begin Advent It is difficult to see it from here, I know, but trust me when I say this blessing is inscribed on the horizon. Is written on that far point you can hardly see. Is etched into a landscape whose contours you cannot know from here. All you know is that it calls you, draws you, pulls you toward what you have perceived only in pieces, in fragments that came to you in dreaming or in prayer. I cannot account for how, as you draw near, the blessing embedded in the horizon begins to blossom upon the soles of your feet, shimmers in your two hands. It is one of the mysteries of the road, how the blessing you have traveled toward, waited for, ached for suddenly appears as if it had been with you all this time, as if it simply needed to know how far you were willing to walk to find the lines that were traced upon you before the day that you were born. Blessings in Christ, Pastor Bob

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3 VOLUME VIII, ISSUE XII WAYNEWS PAGE 3 What s Happening? Liturgy Schedule DECEMBER 2018 Dec. 2 - Day Logan Dec. 9 - Youth Sunday Dec Ralph Brown Dec Scott Becker Dec Louie Miller Trustees meeting on the 1 st Sunday of every month 9:00 AM Socks & Mittens hung on the tree in the narthex this season will be sent to People to People and the Christian Children s Home of Ohio. Sock & BODY & SOUL EXERCISE CLASSES Tuesdays & 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall There will be NO classes Dec. 25 thru Jan. 3 Classes will resume on Jan 8. Debbie Keen, Instructor Spiritual Autobiography Workshop Wed. Dec. 5 10:00-11:30 AM There will be no workshop on Dec. 19 POTLUCK LUNCHEON Sun., Dec. 9 11:45 AM Bring a favorite side dish or two to share, as well as table service for your family, and JOIN US! Tuesday, Dec :30 a.m. Pine Tree Barn Shreve Carpool leaves Hawkins parking lot at 11:00 a.m. Lunch Bunch The Wayne Presbyterian Women s Study Group meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month: Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery for a Christmas Party Please note the change of time!

4 VOLUME VIII, ISSUE XII WAYNEWS PAGE 4 What s Happening? FAITH DEVELOPMENT TEAM S GAME NIGHT in the Gallery! Saturday, Dec. 15 7:00 PM Games for ALL ages! Bring a snack if you like and JOIN THE FUN! SESSION MEETING Monday, Dec. 17 7:00 PM One week early due to Christmas There will be NO children s Sunday School on Dec. 23 & 30 NEW OR GENTLY USED TAKE-HOME CONTAINERS NEEDED for Deacons Meals of Caring Glad containers, bakery containers, foil containers with lids *** ANY SIZE *** Place in the box by the kiosk in the Gallery

5 VOLUME VIII, ISSUE XII Radical Hospitality: WAYNEWS PAGE 5 Practicing Radical Hospitality means we offer the absolute utmost of ourselves, our creativity and our abilities to offer the gracious invitation and welcome of Christ to others. We pray, plan, and work to invite others and help them feel welcome and to support them in their spiritual journeys. Happy Anniversary Monica Trapp 12/1 Jeffrey Snyder 12/3 Jay Catteau 12/6 Anne Marie Heckman 12/13 Sam Meyer 12/14 Adam Pitts 12/16 Janice Thomas 12/16 Mia Snyder 12/17 Ron Maxhimer 12/22 Bill Miller 12/24 Carol Snure 12/24 Aubrey Keen 1/1 Peggy Hibbs 1/2 Peggy Hart 1/4 Denise Odenkirk 1/5 Ted & Carrie Hill 12/4 Tom & Pat Henshaw 12/13 Ken & Peg Kitchen 12/16 Lynn & Betty Bridenstine 12/19 Dale & Edna Weinman 12/22 Jim & Judy Mathys 12/27 Paul & Carol Snure 1/3 NURSERY SCHEDULE Dec. 2 - Marty Elliott Dec. 9 - Elise E. & Amyra B. Dec Jody Snyder Dec Jaci Pitts Dec Amy Ash Jan. 6 - Barb Harmon

6 VOLUME VIII, ISSUE XII Extravagant Generosity: WAYNEWS PAGE 6 Extravagant Generosity describes practices of sharing and giving that exceed all expectations and extend to unexpected measures. Hi Friends, You are incredible! Because of your kindness and loving support, children who have been abused and neglected in unspeakable ways have discovered that there is healing and wholeness on the other side of their pain. Christian Children s Home of Ohio Give Now OFFERING ENVELOPES for 2019 Can be picked up in the Church Narthex Visit our website to link to the on-line giving page. It is fast, easy and secure. Or, use this hotlink. If you cannot find a box with your name on it, contact our Treasurer Joan Swartz

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9 GREETERS FOR DECEMBER Trevor Bowman Charlie Louis PEOPLE TO PEOPLE NEEDS Personal hygiene items, such as: Shampoo Conditioner Bath Soap Deodorant Toothpaste Toothbrushes Chapstick

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