A Blessed Advent & Christmas at St. James

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1 ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH P.O. Box 4596, 109 York Street, Gettysburg, PA Phone: (717) Fax: (717) Web Page: We respond to God s abundant grace by being hearers, proclaimers and doers of the Word. Volume 59, No. 12 THE MESSENGER December 2014 A Blessed Advent & Christmas at St. James There are many worship opportunities to help you and your family prepare for and celebrate this Advent and Christmas. In addition to our regular weekend worship times (Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 8:15 am and 10:45 am) share these times for worship with family, friends, and neighbors. Midweek Advent Worship Wednesdays at 7:00 pm Unfailing Light Candlelight Wednesday, December 3 - Light: Pr. Haupt Wednesday, December 10 - Darkness: Pr. Allwein Wednesday, December 17 - Sacred Stories of Hope: Sue Hill Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 21 at 9:30 am Holy Christmas Eve Worship - Wednesday, December 24 5:00 pm Quiet Contemplative 6:30 pm Waterlife Holy especially appropriate for children with special music by the Alleluia and Jubilant Choirs 8:00 pm Festival Holy with Candlelighting and special music by the Koinonia Choir 10:30 pm Festival Holy with Candlelighting and special music by the Adult Choir - (This service will be recorded for rebroadcast on Christmas morning at 9:00 a.m. on ESPN 1320 AM Radio, sponsored by McGlaughlin s Refrigeration and Appliance Service.) Christmas Day Worship - Thursday, December 25 10:00 am Come and share the gift of Christ on Christmas morning Holy

2 WORSHIP PREVIEWS ADVENT MIDWEEK Wednesday, December 3, 7:00 pm ADVENT 2 December 6 & 7 Worship Services: Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 8:15 am and 10:45 am Readings: Isaiah 40:1 11, Psalm 85:1 2, 8 13, 2 Peter 3:8 15a, Mark 1:1 8 First Sunday Fellowship at 9:15 am; hosted by Fellowship, Mission Fund, Personnel Committees. Sunday School for all ages and Christmas Pageant rehearsal from 9:30-10:30 am. Food donations (canned & non-perishable) can be left outside the worship area by the benches--next to the brick wall--the first weekend of each month; under the auspices of our Social Ministry Committee. ADVENT MIDWEEK Wednesday, December 10, 7:00 pm ADVENT 3 December 13 & 14 Worship Services: Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 8:15 am and 10:45 am Readings: Isaiah 61:1 4, 8 11, Psalm 126, 1 Thessalonians 5:16 24, John 1:6 8, Sunday School for all ages and Christmas Pageant rehearsal from 9:30-10:30 am. ADVENT MIDWEEK Wednesday, December 17, 7:00 pm ADVENT 4 December 20 & 21 Worship Services: Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 8:15 am and 10:45 am Readings: 2 Samuel 7:1 11, 16, Luke 1:46b 55, Romans 16:25 27, Luke 1:26 38 Saturday Christmas Pageant Rehearsal at 1:00 pm. Sunday 9:30 am Christmas Pageant with and Sunday School for all ages from 9:30-10:30 am. CHRISTMAS EVE Wednesday, December 24 Worship Services: Wednesday at 5:00 pm Quiet Contemplative, 6:30 pm Waterlife, 8:00 & 10:30 pm Festival Services with Candlelighting (The 10:30 pm worship service will be taped for rebroadcast Christmas Morning at 9:00 am on ESPN Sports 1320 AM Radio, sponsored by McGlaughlin s Refrigeration and Appliance Service.) Readings: Isaiah 9:2 7, Psalm 96, Titus 2:11 14, Luke 2:1 14 [15 20] CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday, December 25 Worship Service: Thursday at 10:00 am Readings: Isaiah 52:7 10, Psalm 98, Hebrews 1:1 4 [5 12], John 1:1 14 CHRISTMAS 1 December 27 & 28 Worship Services: Saturday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 8:15 am and 10:45 am Readings: Isaiah 61:10 62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4:4 7, Luke 2:22 40 Prayers for Healing will be offered at the conclusion of all worship services. Sunday School for all ages from 9:30-10:30 am

3 Stephen Ministry: Christ Caring for People Through People Bear one another s burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. (Galatians 6:2) There are times when the lively, joyous celebration of the Christmas season seems to deny our inevitable experiences of pain and suffering. The Blue Christmas Service scheduled at St. James for December 17 th, the third Wednesday in Advent, at 7:00 pm offers an opportunity for all members of the congregation and community to gather together in the hope of Christ s coming amid the reality of suffering; to acknowledge sadness, grief, and disappointments, to be present with one another in solidarity during times of pain, and to pray for Christ s healing presence among us at Christmas and in all seasons of our lives. Situated just before the longest night of the year, the Blue Christmas Service, using the Unfailing Light liturgy, will offer time to both actively and meditatively express the brokenness of life and to pray together for returning light and healing for each of God s people. Stephen Ministers will be available after the service to pray with individuals. November 16, 2014 ANNUAL CONGREGATION MEETING Submitted by Mella DeNoma, Office & Finance Manager Council President Tom Young opened the meeting. The 2013 Congregation Minutes, Financial Reports for the Church and Child Care, the 2015 Church and Child Care Budgets, and the 2015 Social Ministry Budget were approved. Wayne Glaser was nominated and elected to serve on the Endowment Committee and Karen Lentz will serve another three-year term. Brief reports were submitted for the Worship Area Renewal Project and the Columbarium. Peter and Martha Riley volunteered and were approved to be the voting members for the Synod Assembly. Personnel Committee announced that starting January 1, 2015, Mella DeNoma will now be the Office Manager/Financial Secretary and Karen Lentz will be the Church Treasurer. The financial duties have been split as per recommendation by the ELCA. Carol Widerman stated the Call Committee shall have a profile for the new pastor to Council by December and then on to the Synod for approval. November 19, 2014 COUNCIL REPORT Submitted by Bill Shoemaker, Council Secretary Council approved an Evangelism Committee motion to schedule guest speakers on two Sundays in 2015 to address evangelism at St. James. Council approved revised job descriptions for the Office Manager and Church Treasurer positions. Karen Lentz begins as Church Treasurer on January 1, During the campaign for money to fund the Worship Area Renewal a commitment was made to dedicate 10% of funds raised to support the Mission Fund. Council approved a motion to transfer $15,000 to Mission since the Worship Area Renewal Campaign has raised $150,000 to date. Council approved a $3,000 contribution to the Gettysburg Seminary Fund, which places St. James at the Silver Circle level of contributors. A constitution change was approved to establish a Columbarium Committee intended to supervise the management and care of the Columbarium. It was announced that Sally and Shawn Abma would serve as coordinators for the ELCA/Lower Susquehanna Synod s Always Being Made New Campaign. Renewed work to merge the existing Mission Plan with a new Strategic Plan has begun. Leadership will be meeting in the coming month to set direction for the initiative. Next Council meeting will be held in the Church Library on Wednesday, December 17 after the 7:00 pm Blue Christmas Advent Mid-week Service

4 Please join us for an informational meeting designed for CAREGIVERS OF PERSONS WITH ALZHEIMER S on Wednesday, December 3 from 10:00 am 12 noon at St. James. There is no cost. Topics will include Alzheimer s as a brain disease, stigmas around the diagnosis, the social effects of Alzheimer s on both the patient and caregiver, and coping skills for the caregiver. There will be a question and answer time for your own specific questions. GETTYSBURG C.A.R.E.S. WISH LIST Gettysburg C.A.R.E.S. opened at the end of October. We are asking you to help us prepare to shelter the homeless in our churches by collecting items on this list. We make up to 30 bagged evening meals daily, so non-perishable food donations are especially welcome. Your response has been wonderful the past two years. SHELTER NEEDS Instant Coffee Instant Hot Chocolate Tea Sugar & Creamer Hot & Cold Beverage Cups Plastic Spoons Paper Napkins Flashlights & Batteries Night Lights Sharpie Markers Anti-Bacterial Wipes Band-Aids XL Ziploc Bags (4 to a box) NON-PERISHABLE FOODS Individual Serving Sizes of: Tuna & Chicken Salad w/crackers Instant Soup Cups Rice & Bean Cups Peanut Butter-to-go Packs Pudding & Jello-O Cups Applesauce & Fruit Cups Pretzels & Potato Chips Cookie & Cracker Packs Granola Bars Raisins Juice Boxes Shelf Stable Milk Boxes RESOURCE CENTER SUPPLIES Copier Paper Small Binder Clips Toilet Paper Tissues Paper Towels Tall Kitchen Garbage Bags Soft Soap & Hand Sanitizer Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets Disposable Latex Gloves Multi-Purpose Cleaner Bathroom Cleaner Personal Care Items (toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, combs, brushes, razors, shaving cream, deodorant) Items may be brought to the Resource Center at 117 York St ( ). Thank you for your generosity to our homeless neighbors and your continued prayers! PARISH RECORDS DEATHS October 21, 2014 November 9, 2014 November 10, 2014 BAPTISM November 16, 2014 Mary Ruth Collins Elaine N. Glaser Roderic N. Senft Sawyer Belle Miller If your child is interested in receiving FIRST COMMUNION, please speak to either Pr. Mike or Pr. Laura. RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBER November 15, 2014 John B.P. Richardson 50 + WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES December 12, 1952 Richard C. & A. Lorraine Waybright 62 years December 12, 1964 Jerry R. & Linda B. Neth 50 years December 15, 1956 Welby O., Jr. & Betty E. Snyder 58 years December 16, 1962 Cecil D. & Patricia A. Sandoe 52 years December 22, 1961 E. Edward & Margaret J. Keyser 53 years - 4 -

5 FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS for 2014 must be placed in the offering or church office by Sunday, December 28 th Offering Envelopes will continue to be mailed every two months. Mission Fund in Action This month we are recognizing The Lutheran World Relief (LWR) Philippines Typhoon Haiyan effort which has received money from the 2014 Mission Fund, made possible by the generosity of members and families of St. James. Since 1945, Lutheran congregations have rallied around the needs of our brothers and sisters around the world with Lutheran World Relief. When Category 5 Typhoon Haiyan hit the Philippines in November 8, 2013, your gifts allowed LWR to walk with the people of the Philippines toward a stronger future. St. James congregation provided cash donations as well as making LWR Quilts and Personal Care Kits in response to the typhoon. By the Numbers** - 14 million people affected - 4 million people displaced - 1 million houses damaged - 28,626 people injured - 6,245 people reported dead - 1,039 people reported missing ** Source: U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) LWR Staff have coordinated with partners to mobilize staff and resources to respond to the most urgent needs. LWR has provided shelter repair kits to families whose homes were damaged in the typhoon. LWR employs residents of three municipalities in Northern Cebu in short-term work assignments removing debris from public spaces, helping to get cash into the hands of those who need it. LWR has shipped Personal Care Kits, Baby Care Kits, School Kits, and Quilts, which have been distributed to more than 26,000 families. Enough for 13,500 households and 4,760 school students. LWR also provides high-capacity water filters ensuring communities have access to safe drinking water The LWR Typhoon Haiyan effort anticipates, that between November 2013 and June 2016, reaching more than 255,000 people affected by Typhoon Haiyan. Thus far, LWR has reached more than 108,000 people, or 43 percent of people targeted by LWR s response. LWR issued an appeal - In response to conditions following Typhoon Haiyan, for funding, aiming to raise $8 million, to meet the immediate relief and long term recovery needs of affected populations. To date, LWR has raised more than $ 6.8 million, or nearly 85 percent of the organization s fundraising target. In response to the LWR appeal, The Mission Fund Committee discussed and unanimously decided to recommend supporting the Lutheran World Relief's Philippines Typhoon Fund with a gift of $1200. The recommendation was subsequently presented to the Congregation Council for consideration and approved at their April 16, 2014 meeting. Donations from people like you allow the church to respond in times of need. Pray: Pray for those affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan, that they may be granted peace and healing. Pray for the volunteers and organizations assisting in recovery, that they may have strength and understanding to help those affected through this long-term process. There were 57 quilts made at our recent LWR QUILTING BEE for Lutheran World Relief, under the auspices of our World Outreach Committee! Our thanks to these volunteers: Jean Clapper, Sally Crist, Patsy DeHaas, Nina Dolly, Marian Gastley, Connie Gulden, Roberta Hughes, Margie Keyser, Jackie Krebs, Sonda Newby, Barbara Nicks, Elaine Swanson, Joan Wise, and Gladys Woerner. We have now made 957 quilts in the eleven years we ve been making quilts! These quilts will be blessed at weekend services on December 6 & 7. We ll be quilting again in the Spring and would welcome anyone who wants to join the group. We also always accept donations of material and sheets

6 A Message from Our ELCA Missionary Partner in Liberia Brian Palmer here. Good to hear from you and great to hear of the concern of the people of St. James. I was scheduled to be in the states for the months of June and July and just before I was to return to Liberia I was told I couldn't go until Ebola is contained. Since it may be some time before I am allowed to return to Liberia I have been asked to serve in Cameroon in the meantime. I am in almost daily contact with friends and colleagues in Liberia. I think it is safe to say that misinformation, fear, rising prices of food and transportation, limited access to medicine for treatable illness etc. have all conspired to make life very difficult for Liberians. I personally feel quite frustrated by the church choosing to do the smart thing(telling me I could not return) instead of the right thing(allowing me to return). I will try to keep my website: tryingsmall.com up to date with news from both Liberia and Cameroon. In theory I will be back in the states the summer of I would love to plan on a visit to St. James. Blessings to you and yours, Brian Poinsettias & Donations for World Hunger [THIS WILL BE THE ONLY TIME THIS FORM IS PRINTED!] Once again, we are given an opportunity to enhance the beauty of our Christmas worship and to also provide the gift of life to those who hunger. All names will be printed and placed on the table in the gathering area before Christmas. Please fill out this form and return it with your check by Monday, December 15 th to Judith Seilhamer, 360 East Lincoln Avenue, Gettysburg, PA Check are payable to St. James Sacristy Committee; please indicate on the memo line: Poinsettias/World Hunger. ======================================================================== I wish to offer: number of Poinsettias at $9.00 each and/or $ for World Hunger (any monetary amount is welcome) Given in loving: [ ] honor of [ ] memory of by [ ] WILL PICK UP - If you re unable to get your poinsettia within three days after Christmas, please donate to World Hunger instead as it is hard to find homes for poinsettias at this time of year

7 As we dive into our new liturgical year this Advent, why not think about how you might try on a new way of serving the church this year? We are currently seeking additional Assisting Ministers to add to the rotation. As a liturgical church, our worship is never just the work of the Pastors, but always the work of the people. Assisting Ministers are the active, vibrant voice of the laity behind our altar Table each week. Assisting Ministers add their own unique voices to our worship services as they write and lift up the Prayers of the People. They faithfully proclaim God s gifts and grace to us as they serve Holy. They send us out from worship and remind us of our common Baptismal vocation to serve the Lord. This is a crucial role in the worship life of our community and one that is relatively easy to learn! Assist at one or both Sunday morning services! Please prayerfully consider enriching our worship experience as an Assisting Minister. Please contact Pastor Mike or Pastor Laura with questions, or to express interest in receiving an Assisting Minister tutorial from an experienced Assisting Minister. JOIN AN ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS! ADULT DISCUSSION CLASS meets in Room 200, end of the main hallway; Judy Leslie, contact. Each week we have timely presentations and discussions. Join us as your schedule allows! Dec. 7 Ravenna: The Golden Age led by Jerry Christianson Dec. 14 Seeing is Believing: The Icon led by Jerry Christianson Dec. 21 Westwork Ho! led by Jerry Christianson and David Crowner Dec. 28 New Beginnings: Romanesque Architecture led by Jerry Christianson GOOD SAMARITAN CLASS meets in Room 303, upper level with an elevator; Nina Dolly, contact. We have a 15 minute opening service with songs, a reading, offering and prayer before the Augsburg Bible Series lesson. Dec. 7 Pr. Marty Stevens Dec. 14 Pr. Nelson Strobert Dec. 21 Attending Christmas Pageant with Holy Worship Service Dec. 28 Ron Couchman Advent Well Project! The children and youth of St. James are requesting your assistance to raise money to build a well in Tanzania in response to Jesus parable in Matthew 25: Lord, when did we see you thirsty and give you a drink? One billion people in the world do not have access to safe, clean drinking water. The children and youth have been discussing the connection between poverty and access to safe water. We hope to raise enough money to support a community in the Konde Diocese of Tanzania. Please use your Advent envelopes or the envelopes specially decorated by the children, which are located at the entrances to the Worship Area. Thank you! St. James Youth Group s Cookie Walk! Sunday, December 7 th, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, St. James Dining Room At our annual Cookie Walk, you can travel around to table after table of delicious homemade cookies, picking out all of your favorites! Last year we had over 30 different kinds of cookies available! The cost of the cookies is $5 per pound. OR you can pre-order some of your favorite cookies by using the pre-order form available on the Youth Bulletin Board across from the Church office. Please turn in the form to the church office or give it to Beth Becker or Sally Hoh by December 2 nd. Pre-ordered cookies will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 7 th from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in St. James Dining Room. Please make checks payable to St. James Lutheran Church memo Cookie Walk. All proceeds are used to send our youth to the National Youth Gathering next July! - 7

8 December 2014 Children & Youth Ministry Dive In! Lord, when was it that we saw you thirsty and gave you something to drink? Matthew 25:37 Senior High Lock-In! Meet at the Youth House at 7 pm on Saturday, December 6. Friends are welcome! Bring a snack to share. We ll be baking cookies for the Cookie Walk from 3 to 7 pm. Come early and bake cookies to raise money for the National Youth Gathering! Middle School 911 Service Project! Meet at the Youth House at 5 pm (not 5:15) on Sunday, December 7 and we ll deliver cookies to the fire department, police barracks, 911 call center and Gettysburg Hospital emergency room to thank our public servants for their service to our community. We ll be baking cookies at the Youth House on Saturday, December 6 from 3 to 7 pm. Come help! Cookie Walk Fundraiser!! Sunday, December 7 from 9 am to noon. Stop by the Dining Room to select delicious homemade cookies for the holidays! Cost is $5 per pound with proceeds supporting the youth attending the National Youth Gathering next summer! High School Reading Group with Pastor and Mrs. Foltz will meet at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, December 10, January 28 and February 18! Holiday Family Outreach: Saturday, December 13, 8 am. Volunteers are needed to assist in a variety of ways. If you are interested (even if only for a few hours), please speak with Julie Keyser or Ami Hines! Our Christmas Pageant will take place on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 9:30 am! Please attend! All College Aged Young Adults are invited to a Discussion Group at the Foltz s on Monday, December 22 at 6 pm! (Snow Day is the 23 rd.) Drawing by Malina Reber, grade 4 REACH Workcamps!!! Youth entering 7 th and 8 th grade and Senior High youth not attending the National Youth Gathering are invited to attend REACH Workcamp June 28 to July 4 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio! Registration forms are available in the Youth House and on the youth bulletin board across from the church office and are due to Sally Hoh by January 18. Our expectation is that youth attending Workcamp and the National Youth Gathering are actively involved in Youth Group and/or Sunday School as well as service projects and fundraisers. If you have questions about the trips, please contact Sally. Elementary Youth Group 3:30-4:15 pm K-2 nd grade in the Youth House (3 rd -5 th grade Jubilant Choir in the Music Room) 4:15-5 pm 3 rd -5 th grade in the Youth House (K-2 nd grade Alleluia Choir in the Music Room) NO Youth Group/Choir on Wednesday, Dec. 24 or Dec. 31 st. Youth Group resumes January 21. MS & HS Youth Group Middle School Youth Group Koinonia Choir (6 th -12 th grade) High School Youth Group 5:15-6:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm 7:30-9:00 pm NO Wednesday Breakfast Dec. 24 or Dec. 31. Breakfast resumes Wednesday, January 7. NO Middle School or High School Youth Group or Koinonia Choir Dec. 28, Jan. 4 (Winterfest is Jan. 2 to 4), or Jan. 11. Senior High Youth Group only on January 18. (Harrisburg Quake is Jan. 16 to 18.) Join us for worship on Christmas Eve: 5 pm, 6:30 pm (Waterlife), 8 pm & 10:30 pm! Join us for worship Christmas morning 10 am!

9 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NOVEMBER 30 Advent 1 5 th Sunday Servant Event 8:15 am 9:30 am Sunday School & Pageant Rehearsals 10:45 am 12:00 noon ADVENTure NO MS/HS Youth Group & NO Koinonia Choir 1 6:30 pm Property ST. JAMES CHILD CARE CENTER 2 2:00 pm Staff Meeting 6:30 pm Evangelism 7:00 pm Troop 79 7:00 pm Cont. Prayer 7:30 pm Worship & Music NO Child Care Gov. Pre-order Cookies DEADLINE 3 6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am STJCC Chapel 10:00 am Caregivers of Persons w/alzheimer s 10:30 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups 7:00 pm Advent Service Youth Ministry after service 4 9:45 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir NO Christian Ed. 5 6 Advent 2 Food Donations & Quilt Blessing 5:30 pm 3:00 pm Youth Cookie Baking 7:00 pm HS Lock-In 7 Advent 2 Food Donations & Quilt Blessing Weekend Cookie Walk Youth Fundraiser 8:15 am 9:15 am Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am 5:00 pm - MS Youth Group 911 Service Project 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir 7:30 pm HS Youth Group 8 9 2:00 pm Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Troop 79 7:00 pm Personnel 10 6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:00 am Executive 9:30 am STJCC Chapel 10:30 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups 5:30 pm HS Reading Grp 7:00 pm Advent Service 11 9:45 am Bible Study 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir 12 Church Office closes at 3:00 pm for 4:00 pm Church Staff Christmas Party 13 Advent 3 5:30 pm 9:00 am Holiday Family Outreach 14 Advent 3 8:15 am 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am 5:15 pm MS Youth Group 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir 7:30 pm HS Youth Group 15 Poinsettia & World Hunger Donations and The Messenger DEADLINE 16 1:30 pm Archives 2:00 pm Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Troop 79 7:00 pm Library NO Finance & NO Social Ministry 17 6:45 am MS/HS Breakfast 9:30 am STJCC Chapel 10:00 am Stephen Ministers 10:30 am Bible Study 10:30 am Prayer Shawl 3:30 pm Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups 7:00 pm Trp. 79 Comm. 7:00 pm Advent Service COUNCIL after service 18 9:45 am Bible Study 6:30 pm Pack 79 Comm. 7:00 pm Pack 79 7:30 pm Adult Choir Advent 4 5:30 pm 1:00 pm Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 21 Advent 4 8:15 am 9:30 am Sunday School & Christmas Pageant with 10:45 am 5:15 pm MS Youth Group 6:30 pm Koinonia Choir 7:30 pm HS Youth Group 7:30 pm Martin Luther Choir 22 11:30 am Volunteer at Soup Kitchen 23 2:00 pm Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Troop 79 7:00 pm Stewardship 7:30 pm Art & Design 24 Christmas Eve 5:00 pm 6:30 pm Waterlife & 8:00 pm Candlelighting & 10:30 pm Candlelighting & 25 Christmas 10:00 am 26 Church Office CLOSED 27 Christmas 1 5:30 pm & Prayers for Healing NO World Outreach ( will start meeting at 6:15 pm) CHILD CARE CLOSED 28 Christmas 1 8:15 am & Prayers for Healing 9:30 am Sunday School 10:45 am & Prayers for Healing NO MS/HS Youth Groups & NO Koinonia Choir :00 pm Staff Meeting 31 CHILD CARE CLOSED NO MS/HS Breakfast, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Wednesday Bible Study, STJCC Chapel, Elementary Choirs & Youth Groups 8:30 am DATE CHANGE- Messenger Volunteers & Messenger mailed December 2014

10 ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA PO BOX 4596, GETTYSBURG, PA PLACE POSTAGE HERE The Messenger will next be mailed Wednesday, December 31 (notice date). All church-related articles must be e- mailed to before Monday, December 15. LABEL Calling St. James at (717) Church Office hours are: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm When calling our Church Office you will reach the Automated Phone System. Please leave a message on staff members voic s by immediately pressing their extension number listed below. 201 Mella DeNoma Office & Finance Manager cdenoma@stjamesgettysburg.org 202 Debra L. Nimtz Administrative Assistant dnimtz@stjamesgettysburg.org 203 Katherine A. Johnson Administrative Assistant office@stjamesgettysburg.org 205 Pr. Michael E. Allwein Senior Pastor mallwein@stjamesgettysburg.org 206 Pr. Laura L. Haupt Interim Pastor lhaupt@stjamesgettysburg.org 207 Sally Hoh Youth Minister youth@stjamesgettysburg.org 209 Timothy E. Braband Minister of Music tbraband@stjamesgettysburg.org 215 G. Thomas Bender Building Superintendent sexton@stjamesgettysburg.org