ANNOUNCEMENTS WEEK OF DECEMBER 9, 2018

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1 SUNDAY MORNING OPPORTUNITIES IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION At the 9:30 hour unless otherwise noted. Bible Study: The Book of Daniel Adults Main Level Conference Room. Bible Study: Advent Bible Study Adults Creative Arts Room. Kingdom Kids, for Age 3-Grade 6, Register in Main Level Room 118. Confirmation, ongoing program for Grades 7-8, Lower Level 117/118. High School Youth for Grades 9-12, Lower Level SALTeens Lounge. **NEWSLETTER DEADLINE** Please submit your articles by Monday, December 10 INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY In the case of inclement weather, please listen to WTOP radio (103.5FM) or visit wtopnews.com for info regarding the cancellation of worship. ANNOUNCEMENTS WEEK OF DECEMBER 9, 2018 New Study Starts Today! December 9, 16 & 23 at 9:30 am Contemplate the meaning of Advent through daily devotional readings and thoughtful Sunday morning discussion. Over three weeks, we will reflect on Christ's future return and reign, Biblical prophecies of His first coming, and the amazing events surrounding His birth. Discussion begins today at 9:30 am in the Creative Arts Room, Lower Level. Request your copy of the booklet today ($1.75 each) from Bill or Anne Harpster at Call for Christmas Photos Andy's Gallery Holiday Deadline December 14 Photo selection is underway for Andy's Christmas Gallery. Submit photos from Christmas past or present or wintery scenes where we see God s face shine through. your favorite holiday shot for consideration to angelikalcsa@gmail.com. Hurry, space is limited! Health Warriors Support Group Tuesday, December 11 The Health Warriors support group will meet from 10:30 am until noon in the Prayer Room on the Lower Level. For more information, contact Sheila Langston at slangstos@gmail.com.

2 Global Mission Team Fair Trade Sale TODAY! Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and olive oil will be available for sale in the Commons on Sundays and Mondays, December 9 & 10 and 16 & 17. Your purchase of these high-quality items will help small-scale farmers earn fair returns, improve their communities, access affordable credit, and protect their environment. Support the overseas mission work of your Global Mission Team. Plan to buy some items for yourself and friends they make great Christmas gifts! Poinsettias for Christmas Do your part to make our church festive this Holy Season! We are now accepting orders for poinsettias, which will be displayed in the altar area through Christmas morning, after which purchasers may take them home or donate them to home-bound members. Poinsettias are available in red and white, in three sizes: Pixie Tabletop, with 1 bloom: $8 7-inch Pot, with 8-12 blooms: $16 10-inch Pot, with blooms: $34 Order forms and payment envelopes are available at the Welcome Center. Orders must be received by Friday, December 14. Advent Devotional Booklets Available Be inspired on your Advent walk by daily devotions written for the season! Pick up your copy at the Welcome Center today. Above & Beyond New 2019 Gift Catalog Pick up a copy of the brandnew catalog in your church mailbox or at the Welcome Center. The Above & Beyond Gift Program is designed to offer members and friends the opportunity to provide special gifts for the ministry and mission of Christ that require funds beyond the church's general operating budget. Browse the new offerings and prayerfully consider how you can help! Thanks! HoneyBaked Fundraiser For Christmas Pick up your ham or other special holiday treats right here at church, and St. Andrew will receive a donation of 10% of your total purchase! For the widest product selection, order and pay securely online by clicking the link at mystandrew.org. Or, pick up an order form available at the Welcome Center and submit it with your check payable to HBH in the offering plate or in the office. Order deadline is 12/16 or 12/21 for online orders. Items will be available for pick up on Christmas Eve from 4-11 pm in the church kitchen. Mission Work Trip to North Carolina Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Olney is gathering a team to head to Jacksonville, NC from 12/29-1/5 to assist with recovery efforts from recent hurricanes. They welcome anyone who is available and willing to join them. Give the gift of your time to those who need so much. Get details and express interest by contacting Darlene.Maxfield@olneygoodshepherd.org.

3 LWML Christmas Fundraiser Is Your Name on the Tree? Stop by the Christmas Card Tree in the Commons to support this year s recipient, Mount Olivet Evangelical Lutheran Church, our sister congregation in Washington s Logan Circle neighborhood. Prominent in the Civil Rights movement and other local history, the church is badly in need of repairs. Your donation of any amount will help! Donor names will appear on the tree as a Christmas greeting to fellow members. Make checks payable to LWML. Questions? Contact Karen Matthiesen at Thank you! C-4 Volunteers Needed December Volunteers are needed on Friday, December 14 at 6:00 pm to organize toys and on Saturday, December 15 at 8:30 am to help parents select the perfect gifts to delight their children. Contact Carol Petzold at petzold37@gmail.com to coordinate the time you can serve. Bridge & Potluck Friday, December 21 6:00 pm We re starting our gathering this month with a potluck dinner in the Commons at 6:00. All levels of play are welcome! Lessons are available for those interested. RSVP to hosts Dana & Kathy Foat at or you can kaboating@verizon.net. For lessons, please contact Greg Cook at Drivers Needed Are you able to offer a fellow member a ride to a special service or event? Contact Marilee at marileetollefson@gmail.com to volunteer. This simple gesture can make someone s holiday season brighter in the name of Jesus! New Member Welcoming TODAY! Sunday, December 9 Meet and greet our newest members at a reception in the Family Room from 10:30 to 11:00 am. Let s give these Godsent blessings a warm welcome to the family of Christ at St. Andrew! Patti Alexander Amylia Barnett & Kirk Shinkle; Lane, Ezekiel & Rosalie Jaime & Tom Devine; Templeton Marge Donovan Biruk Eshete Joel Gast Marta Gebru & Binyam Abebe; Abigail Ben & Kristine Gielow; Luke & Jack Doug & Deb Hase; Matt Nancy Kauderer Gloria Kimaro John & Ragnhild Lang Lisa Matthias Steve Mapp Bill & Clara McGunigal Hiwot Mesgina Bob & Lila Mordhorst Steve Nahrwold Courtney Oliver Barry & Camilla Schlegel Liz Shifflett; Brennan, Ryleigh & Kaelynn Clark & Judy Smith Dan Teferi & Saba Wolde; Nehemiah & Abigail Seble Teklehaimanot Chrismon Booklet Available Wondering about the beautiful sacred symbols that adorn our trees in the Sanctuary and Family Room? Pick up a booklet at the Welcome Center to learn all about them!

4 Board of Directors Election & 2019 Mission and Ministry Budget Vote TODAY Each year, St. Andrew elects three new members to our Board of Directors from a slate of candidates proposed after prayer and discernment by the Board's Nominating Committee. The candidates for 2019 are Mitch Glazier, Steve Olson & Saba Tesfayohannes, who will be new to the board, and Kim Bolton, an incumbent member eligible for re-election. Stop by the Commons to cast your vote! Kim Bolton moved to Montgomery County in 1984 at age 12, at which time her family joined St. Andrew. Kim attends 11:00 worship and currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Financial Education Team. Professionally, Kim is the Executive Director of Communications & Planning for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, where she oversees strategic communications to Congress and the White House on health care policy. Kim is a huge sports fan, loves music and dancing, and is strongly committed to serving others. Mitch Glazier and his wife, Carly, have been members of St. Andrew since Their sons, Grant and Logan, were both confirmed here. Grant can sometimes be seen playing piano/keyboards and performing vocals in the praise band, and Logan can be heard singing as part of Exalt! Mitch is a firstyear Sunday morning Confirmation teacher and Chair of the Above and Beyond Gift Program. He previously served on the Beyond These Walls Capital Campaign Committee. Mitch has a law degree from Vanderbilt University and is President of the Recording Industry Association of America, the trade body that represents the major record labels in the U.S. His hobbies include running, reading, hanging out with family and listening to lots and lots of music. Steve Olson and his wife, Laura, have been members of St. Andrew since 2009 when they were seeking a great confirmation program for their son, Matt. Looking back, he feels they could not have found a better church home for the whole family. Steve and Laura attend 11:00 worship and serve as greeters; Steve also serves in Stewardship Ministry. Matt is now a senior at the University of Arizona-Tucson but loves to come back for worship whenever he is in town. Professionally, Steve is Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. He enjoys playing softball on Capitol Hill and annual fossil hunting excursions in Wyoming. Saba Tesfayohannes has been a member of St. Andrew since She attends 11:00 worship with her adult children, daughter, Nighisti and son, Bini and his wife, Karen. Originally from Ethiopia, her heritage is Eritrean. Saba has worked for Montgomery County Public Schools for 22 years as a special education instructional assistant, currently at Rockville High School. She is a member of the Global Mission Team and frequent participant at Common Ground. A gourmet cook and baker, Saba entered the Soup Showdown, but didn t win yet. She loves to water walk and to play ping pong the only sport where she can beat her children!

5 Blue Christmas Service Sunday, December 16 3:30 pm Feeling blue this season? Scripture, Prayer & Song in a peaceful, contemplative setting for those who struggle to find joy at the holidays. Central Maryland Chorale Messiah Sing-Along TODAY! Sunday, December 9 4:00 pm Admission: $10 Musical scores available: $1

6 Celebrate the Gift of this Holy Season Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Monday, December 24 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00 pm 4, 8 & 10 pm: Festival Worship with Brass, Choir & Bells 6 pm: Christmas Carols & Contemporary Praise Children s Message at 4 pm and 6 pm Holy Communion at 10 pm Christmas Day Worship Tuesday, December 25 10:00 am With Holy Communion New Year s Eve Worship Monday, December 31 7:00 pm

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