for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5

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1 501 E Wallace Ave, Coeur d Alene, Id Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5 These three verses give pretty simple instructions for how to live our lives, and when we sit down on Thursday for Thanksgiving dinner, most of us probably very easily could give thanks for what we had that day family, friends, good meal, a warm place. But what about the week before if you were out of power for an extended time, did you give thanks? Surely we gave thanks when the power came back on but maybe what events like the terrific windstorm do for us is make us truly appreciate the little things and to rejoice always. My power was out for a little under four days 93 hours to be exact yes, I was counting. Thanks #1 I had heat from a gas fireplace. I still had a roof over my head no trees had fallen on my house. When the power did come back, I rejoiced to have water and to take a hot shower. One of the sweetest things was to hear the flush of the toilet rejoice in the simple things! There are so many things in our lives to give thanks without ceasing to God. It is not that we aren t thankful, it is just often easy to forget or overlook all our blessings. In the hectic craziness that is often our lives, we forget each day that it is just rejoice, pray and give thanks. Andrea Paroni

2 Thank You Girl Scout Troops #3032 & #3062 and Cub Scout Pack # 205 For helping with clean-up after the wind storm. The Jordan & The Well Family Services

3 Sat 28 th 5:30 p.m. Evening Prayer II 7:00 p.m. Young People of AA Thurs 3 rd 9:00 p.m. Fit & Fall Proof 10:00 p.m. Painting with a Friend 1:00 p.m. Snowflake Faire set-up Sun 29th 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist I 9:00 a.m. The Jordan 9:15 a.m. The Family Well 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist II Fri 4 th Sat 5 th Office Closed 9:00 a.m. Snowflake Faire set-up Snowflake Faire 5:30 p.m. Lessons & Carols 7:00 p.m. Young People of AA Mon 30 th Tues 1 st Wed 2nd 9:30 a.m. Prayer Shawl 3:30 p.m. EfM 9:00 a.m. Fit & Fall Proof 3:30 p.m. Girl Scouts 6:00 p.m. PFLAG mtg 10:30 a.m. Prayer Chain 10:30 a.m. Newsletter Assembly Team 4:30 p.m. Bell Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal From Jubliee Outreach Ministry Please mark these opportunities/dates on your calendar: December Gift Card Christmas Tree in the Nave folks are asked to buy $10-20 Gift cards (Fred Meyer, Shopko, Albertsons, etc.) or contribute cash or check for the occupants of the St. Vincent Men's and Women's Shelters for Christmas. The more cards the better. There is a need usually for around 70 gift cards. 14 December Christmas Dinner and Santa 5:30 PM - estimate between children, parents, staff and single adult housing, to feed between folks that night. Loads of opportunities for volunteers - food shoppers (Jubilee money), cooks (5-6), table setters (6+), servers (5+), cleanup crew (5+); plus folks to make desserts and just attend the event. For more information, contact: Andy Paroni (208) or Terri Radford (208)

4 December 19, :30 p.m. St. Luke s Episcopal Church Blue Christmas A Community Service of Remembrance & Hope 501 E. Wallace, Ave Coeur d Alene, Id (208) stlukescda@gmail.com Remembrance Hope

5 Prayer Requests Deployed Military Personnel Don Albee, Maggie Ann McLachlan Ryan Hubbard, Colonel Bruce K. Neeley November 28 st & 29 th First Sunday of Advent Birthdays 12/02 Josh J 12/04 Kinzo M 12/05 Marilyn G 12/05 Ann D 12/05 Gloria L 12/05 Kathryn C Wedding Anniversary 11/30 John & Betsy Mc Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-9 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36 Anniversary of Death 11/29 Heidi Jo Smatlan 12/04 Millie Inkley Healing & Support Joe S. Jr, Steve H, Curt C, Brian S, Dave O, Howard M, Joe M, Jason C, Chelsea, Violet H, Evelyn C, Sandy D, Mike M, Connie P, Cheryl, Victoria B, Bob H, Elizabeth, Manny F, Lori T, Glenn C, Peggy, Elaina Mc, Pearl H, Nolan R, Debbie K, Jean Mc,Virgil H, Eloise S, Bobbi, Chad, Becky L, Dianne H, Jack & Ann O, Norman Mc, Tava C, Vick K, Jack S, Emily H, Tony I, John P, Jim H, Joanne R, Morgan C, Marion B, Lynn R, Betsy G, Milli L, Marianne E, Barbara C

6 Warm up your winter at One-of-a-kind crafts and gifts! Hot soup, homemade pie at Maggie s Café starting at 11 a.m. Raffles of handmade crafts, original art, Christmas gift basket, and more! Baked goods, jellies, candies. Returning and new vendors. Stocking stuffers, affordable gifts, collectibles and found treasures. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday Dec.5 St. Luke s Episcopal Church 501 Wallace Ave. Coeur d Alene, ID