The. Child Prophet. Volume 9, Issue 12. Christmas Program. and. Carols and Lessons December 18 10:30 am. Sunday School at 9:15 am

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1 The Child Prophet Volume 9, Issue 12 Christmas Program and Carols and Lessons December 18 10:30 am Sunday School at 9:15 am

2 Nursery News: in addition to normal hours, the nursery will be staffed each Advent Wednesday at 6 pm thru worship and on Christmas Eve at the 5 pm & 7 pm services. It s time for our Christmas Bake Sale! December 11 9:30 am Fellowship Hall

3 Confirmation We will have confirmation class on December 11 at 1:15 PM and learn about David, the Kings & Prophets. Following, we will travel to the Folgmann s for our annual Christmas party. Please bring a $10-15 Dirty Santa gift to exchange. Parents may pick up their angels from the Folgmann s by 6:00 PM. In addition to attending class, confirmands are asked to attend Sunday School on a regular basis; attend worship and complete worship summaries; as well as participate in service projects throughout the year. This Year s Chrismon: the Latin Cross with Alpha & Omega The Latin Cross, with its long upright, is the most widely used form of the cross among Christians. The Alpha and Omega, the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet are used to show that only God is before and after all things and is a symbol of Divinity. (Revelation 22:13) The ladies of the church have made Chrismons for each child ages birth through college. They will be available during SS or from Traci Billman.

4 Tweeners Christmas Event Saturday, December 3 9 am 12 Noon Sign Up in CC

5 Friends, Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the lane, snow is glistening. It s a beautiful sight, we re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland. Okay, so maybe its just leaves instead of snow - you ve got to have precipitation for that - and the bells I hear are not from a sleigh but the carillon. BUT.. you get the idea. Advent and soon Christmas are upon us! So that means parties and presents (preceded by shopping), programs and carols, cold weather and endless Christmas music on the radio. Good or bad, the season always makes our hearts feel a little more, give a little more, tolerate a little more (hopefully). I wish everyone a heart-full of the very best blessings this year - love and enjoy each other. Merry Christmas!! phone: traci@stmarkshsv.org Sunday School Update: This school year s offerings will go towards Kids to Love, so far $260 has been raised. This month, our schedule is varied - on December 4, due to the congregational meeting, kiddos will meet whole group in the chapel. Lessons will resume as normal on December 11. On December 18, Sunday School will be at 9:15 am and do a final run-thru of the Christmas play (before performing at the 10:30 am Unity Service.) There will be NO Sunday School offered on December 25 or January 1 for any age.

6 December Menu: 12/7: Taco Soup & fixings 12/14: Chicken Pot Pie & salad 12/21: Panda Express $5 advance sign up available in narthex on Sundays During Advent (November 30, December 7, 14 & 21), dinner will be served at 5:30 pm. There is a $5 advance sign up required for each meal (in the narthex on Sunday or in the office until the Monday prior). At 6 pm, a devotional will be given, taken from the writings of Martin Luther. At 6:30 pm, Advent Worship services will be in the sanctuary. Nursery will be available from 6 pm thru worship. Date 8:30 AM 11 AM November 30 Advent (6:30 pm) Holly December 4 Anya Austin December 7 Advent (6:30 pm) Haley December 11 Holly Emma December 14 December 18 December 21 Advent (6:30 pm) Wyatt 10:30 am Unity Service - Wyatt Advent (6:30 pm) Isabel December 24 (5 pm) Ivey; (7 pm) Wyatt & Luke - torchbearers December 25 January 1 December Acolyte Schedule 10:30 am Unity Service - Josh 10:30 am Unity Service - Emma; Austin (usher)

7 Time to start thinking about what talent you would like to share for the 2017 Variety Show on February 25. We will have a sign up in Communication Central - please put your name and what talent you d like to share. Unsure what you d like to do but want to participate? Talk to Traci Billman for ideas and more information.

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9 Thanks to everyone who donated items for the Thanksgiving Drive you gave in abundance!! We easily completed 100 meals to give to those in need (and had a lot left over to help stock the pantry!! Give To Families In Need Again this Christmas, St. Mark s is blessed to give several families a merrier holiday. Much like the Angel Tree, you are invited to sponsor a child by taking their wish card from the display in the narthex fill the request, wrap and label the gift, and return it to the church for distribution by December 14. Mitten Tree Though mitten doesn t do it justice; it is also a hat, scarf, and new/gentlyused coat tree. Help us keep some kiddos warm this year by decorating our tree in the narthex area. All donations to the tree must be brought in by December 14. If you know or are someone who needs assistance with Christmas purchases this year, please let Traci Billman know ASAP and we will work to provide whatever we can.

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11 2017 Calendar of Events December Events included in Newsletter & listed on the back page of the Prophet. January 1 No SS - 8:30 & 11 am 8 Confirmation Class, 1:15-3:30 pm 11 Wednesday Agape, 6-7:30 pm 14 Parents of Young Children, 10 am 18 Wednesday Agape, 6-7:30 pm 21 St. Mark s Lego Club, 10 am 22 Confirmation Class, 1:15-3:30 pm 25 Wednesday Agape, 6-7:30 pm February 1 Wednesday Agape, 6-7:30 pm 4 Faith Lutheran in Clay Youth Standards Class, 9 am Parents of Young Children, 10 am 5 Confirmation Class, 1:15 pm Confirmation Super Bowl Party 8 Wednesday Agape, 6-7:30 pm 11 Daddy Daughter Dance, 6 pm 12 Tweeners Outing Quarters Event 15 Wednesday Agape, 6-7:30 pm 19 Confirmation Class, 1:15 pm 22 Wednesday Agape, 6-7:30 pm 24 Variety Show Rehearsal, 5:30 pm 25 Variety Show & Dinner, 5 pm

12 Upcoming Events Nov. 30 Advent/Agape, 5:30 pm dinner Dec. 3 Parents Morning Out, 9 am Dec. 4 Tweeners Christmas Party, 2 pm Dec. 7 Advent/Agape, 5:30 pm dinner Dec. 11 Christmas Bake Sale, 9:30 am Confirmation Class, 1:15 pm Conf. Christmas Party, 4 pm Dec. 14 Advent/Agape, 5:30 pm dinner Dec. 17 SS Program Rehearsal Dec. 18 SS, 9:15 am (Program Rehearsal) Unity Service, 10:30 am (Carols & Lessons and Christmas program) Dec. 21 Advent/Agape, 5:30 pm dinner Dec. 24 Family Service, 5 pm; Full Festival Service, 7 pm; Traditional Service, 11 pm Dec. 25 No SS; Unity Service, 10:30 am St. Mark s Lutheran Church Children s Ministry 200 Longwood Drive, SE Huntsville, AL traci@stmarkshsv.org