THE EPISTLE St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church December 2018

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~ A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR ALISON ~ THE EPISTLE St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church December 2018 SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE 9:00 A.M. Worship with Holy Communion 10:15 A.M. Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 A.M. Faith Formation Hour DECEMBER 2018 St.

1 ~ A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR ALISON ~ THE EPISTLE St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church December 2018 SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE 9:00 A.M. Worship with Holy Communion 10:15 A.M. Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 A.M. Faith Formation Hour DECEMBER 2018 St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Non-profit Org. 201 S. Main Street POSTAGE PAID Spring Grove, PA Hanover, PA RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Permit #170 For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. Isaiah 9: 6-7 My favorite childhood memory of Christmas was sitting in church at the candlelight service on Christmas Eve. If I close my eyes tight enough, I can hear the hymn, Silent Night playing on the organ and my great grandma s shaky voice. I can smell the wax burning. I can see the faces of my family members and my church family shining in the darkness. I can feel the palpable anticipation of what was happening. It was finally here, the night of all nights, the day we had been counting down for what felt like forever, the night when the savior of the world, the hope of all hope would grace us with his presence. In that moment, when all the world was at peace, I could feel love being born among my most favorite people. To me, that moment is what Christmas is all about. As you run around caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, I pray that you would take a moment to sit back and look around you, to pause and enjoy the happiness and the laughter and see Christ in your neighbor. I pray that you would remember that what actually is important has nothing to do with the gifts placed perfectly under the Christmas tree, or with the food sitting on your dining room table, but instead is a beautiful baby wrapped in clothes and lying in a manger, the hope of the world, the greatest gift ever given, love come down for the sake of the world. Don t be distracted. Christ is coming. I pray that as a part of your Christmas celebrations you would plan to join us for worship on Christmas Eve at one or more of our services, each one a little different. At 4:00pm we will have Family worship. At 8:00pm we will have service of the word and candlelight. At 10:30pm we will have our Christ-mass service, celebrating communion as we gather around the manger. Come! Come and join us as worship Christ the Newborn King.

WORSHIP - ADVENT & CHRISTMAS WORSHIP NEWS ADVENT MEANS TO COME Advent marks the beginning of the church year, and is a period of spiritual preparation in which we make ourselves ready for the coming,

2 WORSHIP - ADVENT & CHRISTMAS WORSHIP NEWS ADVENT MEANS TO COME Advent marks the beginning of the church year, and is a period of spiritual preparation in which we make ourselves ready for the coming, or birth of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Advent is a rich season that emphasizes waiting, preparing, and hoping for the Savior, Jesus. It is a time to pray, Come, Lord Jesus. Themes of this Church Season: Hope, Darkness/Light, Repentance, Watchfulness, Preparation, Expectation of the incarnation of Christ on Christmas, Anticipation of the fullness of time at Christ s return. THE VOICES OF ADVENT ADVENT WREATH LIGHTING This year, enjoy four biblical monologues during our Advent wreath candle lighting at the start of Sunday worship. Isaiah, The Prophet Elizabeth Tamar, The Innkeeper s Wife Itzhak, The Young Shepherd Thank you to the St. Paul members working hard to prepare and share these special reflections and help us draw closer to the story of Christ s birth. CHRISTMAS EVE - DECEMBER 24 4:00 PM - Family Service A 45-min interactive worship service designed for families and friends. Each household is invited to take home an ornament for their tree, and children will receive a gift: magazines filled with bible stories and activities to use at home. ~ After the 4:00pm Service ~ Hot Chocolate Cafe 8:00 PM - Candlelight Service Service of the Word (No Communion) 10:30 PM - Candlelight Christ s-mass Holy Communion Service 1st SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 30 9:00 AM - Service of Lessons & Carols PHOTOS OF INSTALLATION & ALL SAINTS CELEBRATION A wonderful album of pictures from our All Saint s & Installation celebration is available to view online. Be sure to visit the St. Paul Facebook page. DOES THE BULLETIN LOOK DIFFERENT? This summer, Worship & Music undertook a Bulletin Review project to evaluate the effectiveness of this worship tool for our visitors, people new to church, and members with accessibility or caregiving concerns. We collected over twenty bulletins from churches both in our synod and churches with whom members had connections. After reviewing these samples, and generating a list of features we found beneficial to our worship and culture at St. Paul, we designed a mock-up that was within our current budget for materials and production. (Perhaps you have already noticed that this fall, we began inserting more parts of the service into the bulletin? This was Step One!) Over the next two months, we expect to share with you more features we LOVE and feel will benefit our ministry here in Spring Grove. We are excited to share with you the fruits of this labor, excited for the accessibility it will provide for many who are newer to Lutheran worship, and give thanks for the many hands and hours that went into this work. We also give thanks for Pastor Alison s full support and adaptability, as the decision work was mostly completed before she arrived; it was certainly a large project for her to walk into on Day One. We look forward to sharing with you more about the new look and layout of our worship bulletin over the next few months! PASS THE PEACE, IN PEACE... Have you noticed the new addition to our pew racks during worship? In October, when our families gathered for Family Night, they labeled and placed hand sanitizers in every pew. We invite you to use this hand sanitizer during the cold and flu season to assist in sharing the peace and taking part in Holy Communion confidently and joyfully! This hand sanitizer was given and prepared with love as a service project of St. Paul Children, Youth, and Family Ministry. GOSPEL PROCESSION THANKFULNESS This fall, with the help of our Confirmation Class, we began a new tradition/worship practice at St. Paul. On Festival Sundays, we are highlighting the reading of the Gospel with a Gospel Procession. The procession will carry the cross, lights/torches, and bible to the center of the congregation. The congregation should turn and follow the cross as it passes. The two lights carried at the gospel are both a token of joy and a symbol of Christ, the light of the world (John 8:12). We are excited to share this special moment in worship, and are thankful for the enthusiasm and participation of our confirmation students!

PARISH LIFE UPDATES COMMUNITY NEWS HOLIDAY CONCERTS SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ST. PAUL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CHRISTMAS SHOPPE Saturday, Dec.

SG ALUMNI CONCERT Spring Grove Alumni Chorus Presents their 18th Annual Christmas Concert, Christmas in the Grove Sunday, December 2 4:00pm LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM GRIEF SUPPORT & STRATEGIES "When

All concerts will take place at 7:00 PM and will be located in the Spring Grove Area High School, Rohrbaugh Family Auditorium unless otherwise noted.

This program provides strategies and coping mechanisms for dealing with grief during all holidays and special occasions through lecture, discussion, and interaction. Presented by: Rev.

3 PARISH LIFE UPDATES COMMUNITY NEWS HOLIDAY CONCERTS SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT ST. PAUL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & CHRISTMAS SHOPPE Saturday, Dec. 1, 8am-2pm ~ Handcrafted vendors & artisans ~ Enjoy a snack at the cafe! Shop for Christmas treasures. SG ALUMNI CONCERT Spring Grove Alumni Chorus Presents their 18th Annual Christmas Concert, Christmas in the Grove Sunday, December 2 4:00pm LOCAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM GRIEF SUPPORT & STRATEGIES "When Grief Colors the Holidays" How to Manage the Absence of a Loved One During the Festive Season Come out and support our St. Paul student musicians in the SGASD at their winter concerts! All concerts will take place at 7:00 PM and will be located in the Spring Grove Area High School, Rohrbaugh Family Auditorium unless otherwise noted. LIVE NATIVITY Come to Bethlehem Wednesday, December 12th 7:00pm Biblical Characters, Live Animals, Music Hot Cocoa and Cookies Reception Follows At the Spring Grove Area Middle School. This program provides strategies and coping mechanisms for dealing with grief during all holidays and special occasions through lecture, discussion, and interaction. Presented by: Rev. Peter Kuhn - Director of WellSpan Spiritual Care and Education Spring Grove Intermediate School Thursday, December 13th See Cindy Ross for more info Friday, Dec.14, :30pm Spring Grove Middle School* Tuesday, December 18th Spring Grove High School Thursday, December 20th Elementary School Holiday Concerts take place after the new year in January. *Middle School Concert is located in the Spring Grove Area Middle School Auditorium MICKEY MOUSE BREAKFAST Sunday, December 16-10:15 AM Join the Stewardship Team at our last Double Your Dollars event in support of the Building Revitalization Load Repayment. Enjoy some delicious pancakes and fellowship while having your donation matched dollar for dollar! Location: WellSpan York Hospital Medical Education Pavilion 1001 S. George Street - York, PA Registration is required. Please call A free community program offered by Spiritual Care -- Wellspan Health

FINANCIAL NEWS DONATIONS REQUESTED COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, & STAFF NEWS GUIDELINES FOR GIVING - 2018 All contributions for 2018 MUST be received in the church office by NOON on MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2018.

Final Statements for 2019 will be mailed by January 10, 2019. If there are any questions concerning pledges or contributions, please call Sue Williams, Financial Secretary at 717-225-6480.

BUILDING REVITALIZATION LOAN RETIREMENT UPDATE - As of 11/19/2018 2018 Congregational Goal *adjusted based on interest savings 2018 Contributions, Donations, & Fundraisers $79,200.00* $67,474.

COOKIES FOR OUR AT-HOME MEMBERS HARVEST OF HOPE - December Needs Cake Mix Frosting HOMEMADE COOKIES DRIVE FOR NOM Needed: Homemade Cookies We need your help, bakers!

4 FINANCIAL NEWS DONATIONS REQUESTED COUNCIL, COMMITTEE, & STAFF NEWS GUIDELINES FOR GIVING All contributions for 2018 MUST be received in the church office by NOON on MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, All contributions received after this date/time we be recorded as a 2019 contribution. Envelopes for 2019 giving will be available for pick-up beginning Sun. Dec. 9, Final Statements for 2019 will be mailed by January 10, If there are any questions concerning pledges or contributions, please call Sue Williams, Financial Secretary at Thank you for your generous support! BUILDING REVITALIZATION LOAN RETIREMENT UPDATE - As of 11/19/ Congregational Goal *adjusted based on interest savings 2018 Contributions, Donations, & Fundraisers $79,200.00* $67, Amount Needed $ Please remember these gifts are MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR until December 31. COOKIES FOR OUR AT-HOME MEMBERS HARVEST OF HOPE - December Needs Cake Mix Frosting HOMEMADE COOKIES DRIVE FOR NOM Needed: Homemade Cookies We need your help, bakers! Homemade Holiday Cookies & Containers (plastic or tin) for Local York Recovery Houses Please bring to the church marked for Not One More (NOM) by Sat, Dec. 8 th, (8-10am) Thank you for brightening the lives of those in recovery! St. Paul Youth will be delivering cookies to our At Home Members during the Christmas holiday season. Please sign up on the kiosk to bake a dozen or more cookies. Please deliver your cookies to the Fellowship Hall kitchen by Wednesday, Dec. 5 at noon. Please mark your tray At Home Members. ANNUAL REPORTS DUE BY DEC. 5 Please help us complete this year s Annual Report, by submitting all committees reports on time. Please reports to Pam Davis, Parish Administrator: SPAdmin@verizon.net Anyone with pictures of St. Paul projects and church events from 2018, please forward to Sara at CYFStPaul@gmail.com. EPISTLE REDESIGN in 2019! Expect a new look in the new year! Last spring, St. Paul Staff discussed a simplified layout for the monthly newsletter to save both production time and expense. Starting in early 2019, The Epistle will rotate from a wide magazine-style document to a vertical newsletter--matching our digital online version. This simple adaptation will save hours of work for both our staff and volunteers, as well as reduce paper costs. COUNCIL & COMMITTEE MEETINGS Church Council - Dec. 17, 7pm Finance - Dec. 10, 7pm Investment - Dec. 10, 6pm Mission & Service - Dec. 3, 7:00pm Stewardship - Dec. 10, 6:30pm Worship & Music - Dec. 3, 10am CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED-DEC. 26, 27, 31 On these days, staff works on end-of-year projects and time sensitive tasks as needed. CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS Council President - Travis Gladfelter: spsgcouncilpres@gmail.com Vice-President - Jim King: (note:zero15) Jking015@gmail.com Tina Becker: tbecker@hanoverfoods.com Brenda Bowersox: bbowersox@comcast.net Kelly Garrett: kegarrett@comcast.net Tracy Gross: Tgross2002@comcast.net Heather Hamme: hhamme@me.com Robin Hamme: robinhamme@gmail.com Darrell Hoffman: deh9@psu.edu Alan King: lakewini@gmail.com Pat Lobodinsky: Patlobo2000@yahoo.com Wendy Miller: memillerfam@comcast.net Pastor Alison Bowlan: sppastor@verizon.net

CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILY Children s Ministry Birth - Grade 4 Adult Discipleship YOUTH FUNDRAISER: HOT CHOCOLATE GIFTS A gift for your teacher, letter carrier, friends, and neighbors.

$10 each FAITH-BASED BOOKS & GIFTS FAIR Sundays, Nov. 25 - Dec. 4 & At the Christmas Bazaar APP RECOMMENDATION Candle Prayer at youth events is one of my favorite experiences with our youth.

We give thanks for all the good we see, and ask for help for that which is hard. In the flame, we are reminded that God is Light, and The Light casts out the dark.

Fancy Breakfast A special story-time Games Caregivers please plan to attend with children age 3 and under. To volunteer to help at the party or with the Sunday Morning Kid s Class.

Available at the entrance to the sanctuary.

5 CHILDREN, YOUTH, & FAMILY Children s Ministry Birth - Grade 4 Adult Discipleship YOUTH FUNDRAISER: HOT CHOCOLATE GIFTS A gift for your teacher, letter carrier, friends, and neighbors. On sale at the Christmas Bazaar and Sunday, Dec 2, while supplies last. Santa themed tins and snowman mugs filled with hot chocolate packets, chocolate bars, mini marshmallows, candy cane. $10 each FAITH-BASED BOOKS & GIFTS FAIR Sundays, Nov Dec. 4 & At the Christmas Bazaar APP RECOMMENDATION Candle Prayer at youth events is one of my favorite experiences with our youth. We gather, settle in, light a candle, and allow silence to fall. With slow breaths, we listen.. And then...we talk to God. We give thanks for all the good we see, and ask for help for that which is hard. In the flame, we are reminded that God is Light, and The Light casts out the dark. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS PARTY Sunday, December 23 10:30-11:15am During the Kid s Class (Faith Formation Hour) It s a Birthday Party! Celebrating the upcoming birth of Jesus! Fancy Breakfast A special story-time Games Caregivers please plan to attend with children age 3 and under. To volunteer to help at the party or with the Sunday Morning Kid s Class... Contact a member of the Children s Ministry Team: Brenda Bowersox, Danielle Gauldin, Jessica Heller, Katy King, or Sara Smith ADVENT DEVOTIONAL FOR ADULTS Enjoy the reflective season of Advent. Available at the entrance to the sanctuary. Move Toward the Manger of Christ each day this Advent with thought-provoking quotes from Frederick Buechner s beloved works, insightful reflections, Bible readings and prayers. Also available is Hope-Full Living to help inspire seniors with God s rejuvenating Gospel message for putting hope into action each and every day. Available in large-print. ONLINE BIBLE STUDY - JAN 2019 After the new year, Pastor Alison will begin offering a Tuesday night bible study online via ZOOM. This will be a study and discussion on the weekly lectionary text for the upcoming Sunday. Looking for faith-filled gifts for the holiday season? One of our favorite publishers has sent us a kit of family favorites available to order and arrive before Christmas. Be sure to stop by the table and see what may be in store for the children & youth in your life! It s not always easy to find time, a candle, or a safe place to light it. So at our last youth event, we talked about how we can practice candle-prayer on our own using what most of us have on us at all times: our phone! If you explore the app store, you will find multiple free apps for candlelight. Download your favorite and grant yourself a few minutes before bed or another time during the day to pause, listen, and give thanks! WORSHIP TOOL BAGS Kids & Caregivers! This December, check out the new tote bags outside the entrance to the sanctuary from the Fellowship Hall. We have a prereader bag, and a reader bag filled with supplies for you to use during worship! Follow the instruction card, enjoy worshiping God, and then return your bag to the pick-up location for use next week! ADULT FORUM: Devotions & Discussion Join friends each week at 10:30am in the basement classroom to discuss a new devotion/topic. Raegan Ross will convene the class, share the provided weekly devotional and open discussion time. Others may volunteer to take home and read the next week s devotional and prepare some thoughts. Contact Raegan for more info. (If a specific devotional topic is requested, Sara and Pastor Alison can provide a resource. Just let us know!)

Youth Ministry Family Ministry Grade 5-12 COOKIES, CAROLING & COCOA Friday, Dec.

We will sing a few Christmas Carols at each home, and then return to church for some hot chocolate. Dress Warmly. We will be standing outside for caroling at multiple points.

(Event for Grades 5-12.) A FUN NIGHT AT THE YOUTH LOCK-IN! A fantastic night of fun with this awesome group of people at our Youth Lock-In in November!

What a fantastic group of youth we have at St. Paul! <3 BREAKFAST CLUB - ADVENT 4 LYNDON DINER Sunday, December 23-10:15am We are having a blast together at Family Nights once a month.

10 to help us with our food and supply preparations. ADVENT COLORING POSTERS MARY S SONG Spend a few moments together coloring our Advent Coloring Posters.

FAMILY NIGHT - DECEMBER 16 Leave after worship, carpool to Lyndon Diner. Enjoy yummy food and fellowship with friends! Parents welcome to join! (Meeting us there?

These illustrations reflect the four weekly themes of: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love!

These practices help FAMILY to grow DEVOTIONAL faith in the Taking Faith Home home.

6 Youth Ministry Family Ministry Grade 5-12 COOKIES, CAROLING & COCOA Friday, Dec pm Meet at church for a light dinner and cookie packing party before hitting the road to help distribute cookies to our AtHome members. We will sing a few Christmas Carols at each home, and then return to church for some hot chocolate. Dress Warmly. We will be standing outside for caroling at multiple points. Festive holiday wear is highly encouraged. Award will be given for the Most Festive! Permission form required. Parents, additional drivers and dinner/cocoa help is needed. (Event for Grades 5-12.) A FUN NIGHT AT THE YOUTH LOCK-IN! A fantastic night of fun with this awesome group of people at our Youth Lock-In in November! Games, fundraiser prep, and midnight Candle Prayer before settling in for an all-night movie marathon...and still smiling faces at breakfast and worship the next morning! What a fantastic group of youth we have at St. Paul! <3 BREAKFAST CLUB - ADVENT 4 LYNDON DINER Sunday, December 23-10:15am We are having a blast together at Family Nights once a month. December is our Christmas Party! As always we will enjoy dinner, games, a Bible Story, and take home family activity to help us continue growing in faith at home. Please RSVP by Dec. 10 to help us with our food and supply preparations. ADVENT COLORING POSTERS MARY S SONG Spend a few moments together coloring our Advent Coloring Posters. WINTERFEST High School Synod Retreat Saturday, Dec. 8 - Sunday, Dec. 9 High Schoolers! Check the packing list. Meet at the church Saturday morning! And off we go to Spooky Nook in Lancaster! FAMILY NIGHT - DECEMBER 16 Leave after worship, carpool to Lyndon Diner. Enjoy yummy food and fellowship with friends! Parents welcome to join! (Meeting us there? We plan to arrive around 10:45am) Permission Forms and RSVPs online Available in the Fellowship Hall now through the end of Advent. These illustrations reflect the four weekly themes of: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love! TAKING FAITH HOME Advent Family Devotional The Taking Faith Home Family Devotional encourages families to practice the Four Keys. These practices help FAMILY to grow DEVOTIONAL faith in the Taking Faith Home home. The Four Keys are: For more resources on Advent, Christmas, or Faith Formation in your family contact: Sara Smith Coordinator of Children, Youth, & Family Ministries (office) CYFStPaul@gmail.com CARING CONVERSATIONS DEVOTIONS SERVICE RITUALS & TRADITIONS Sources and materials used, with permission: Milestone Ministry, LLC Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH 201 S. Main Street Spring Grove, PA Now available at the entrance to the sanctuary. Pick up a copy today! THANKFUL PUMPKINS #StPaulThankful Families went home from the October Family Night with pumpkins to use together giving thanks for all the things in their lives. Check out our facebook pages to see more pictures of these Thankful Pumpkins or search the hashtag: #StPaulThankful!

ST. PAUL CHURCH CALENDAR DECEMBER 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY *Please submit any announcements to the Church Office by Wednesdays at Noon 1 8am-2pm 12th Annual St.

7 ST. PAUL CHURCH CALENDAR DECEMBER 2018 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY *Please submit any announcements to the Church Office by Wednesdays at Noon 1 8am-2pm 12th Annual St. Paul Christmas Bazaar 2 8:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am Worship/Communion 10:15 am Coffee & Fellowship 10:15am Book Fair Final Day 10:30 Faith Formation Hour 3 10:00 Worship Com. Mtg. 6:30pm Mission & Service 6:30pm Cub Scouts 4 6:00 pm Daisys 6:00 pm Brownies 6:30 pm Cadettes 5 10:00 am Adult Bible Study 12;00pm At Home Member Cookie Drop-off 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm SG Group AA 6:30 pm Boy Scout Committee Mtg 6 6:00pm Opioid 101 Training at SG Library 6:30 pm Boy Scouts 7 5:00pm Cookies & Caroling - Youth Event 6:00pm -Cub Scout Sleepover Begins 8 7:00am Winterfest, High School Retreat Departure 8-10am Not One More Cookie Drop-off 12:00pm-Cub Scout Sleepover Ends 9 8:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am Worship/Communion 10:15 am Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 Faith Formation Hour 7:00am Winterfest, High School Retreat Ends 10 9:15am Staff Mtg 6:00 pm Investment Mtg 6:30 pm Stewardship Comm 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Finance Comm 11 6:00 pm Daisys 6:00 pm Brownies 6:30 pm Cadettes Annual Reports Due 12 10:00 am Adult Bible Study 6:30 pm Cub Comm Mtg 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm SG Group AA 7:00 pm St. Paul Live Nativity Council Reports Due 13 6:30 pm Boy Scouts Christmas Party Boy Scout Planning Mtg. Epistle Deadline 16 8:00 Acolyte Training 8:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am Worship/Communion 10:15am Mickey Mouse Pancake Breakfast 10:30 Faith Formation Hour 5-6:30 pm Family Night Christmas Party 23 8:15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am Worship/Communion 10:15 am Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 Faith Formation Hour 10:30 Happy Birthday Jesus Party, Children s Class 10:45 Brunch Bunch, Youth 17 6:30 pm Cub Scouts 7:00 pm Church Council Mtg 24 4:00 Children/Family Service 8:00 Candlelight Service 10:30 Christ s Mass 18 6:00 pm Daisys 6:00 pm Brownies 6:30 pm Cadettes 19 10:00am Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm SG Group AA :00 pm SG Group AA 20 6:30 pm Boy Scouts 27 6:30 pm Boy Scouts :15am Chancel Choir Rehearsal 9:00 am Lessons & Carols Service 10:15 am Coffee & Fellowship (No Faith Formation Hour) 31 12:00pm DEADLINE for 2018 Contributions

8 WORSHIP AIDES - DECEMBER 2018 Date Time ACOLYTES ALTAR GUILD 2 9:00 a.m. Adam Gross Nate Hamme Sue Williams, Capt. Heather Albright COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Robin Hamme Pat Lobodinsky FELLOWSHIP TIME Bobbi & Mike Heisler GREETERS LECTOR SOUND SYSTEM Carl & Mim Kessler Fay Wagaman Gary Williams USHERS Team 5 Jim Senft, Capt. 9 9:00 a.m. Ellie Hoffman 16 9:00 a.m. Nate Hamme Zach Albright Pat Hoffman Suzanne Hoffman Kim Renoll Penny Gordon Jacob Greco John Bailey Tina Becker Amy Watson & Abby Swick Mickey Mouse Breakfast Tina Becker & Connie Harvey John & Betsy Scheivert Hannah Kessler Hal Edris Daniel Gordon Raegan Ross Team 1 Brian Artz, Capt. Team 2 Alan King, Capt. 23 9:00 a.m. Cameron Smith Adam Gross Brenda Bowersox Kelly Garrett Katy King Kathy & Tom Leese Tina Becker Lynn Hershey Team 3 Sam Becker, Capt. 4:00 pm Ava Plummer Audrey Plummer n/a Hot Chooclate Bar Children & Youth Children & Youth Mark Bowersox Team 4 Jim Gingerich, Capt. 24 8:00 pm Nate Hamme Aidan Hamme Michael Hershey n/a Judy & Steve Senft Carolyn Diehl Lynn Hershey Team 5 Jim Senft, Capt. 10:30 pm Tina Becker Daniel Gordon Austin Ural Tina Becker n/a Wendy & Mark Miller Lynn Hershey Gary Williams Team 1 Brian Artz, Capt. 30 9:00 a.m. Ava Plummer Audrey Plummer Hal Edris Travis Gladfelter Pat & Darrell Hoffman Cindi Kelly & Pat Hoffman Ron Bollinger, II Mark Bowersox Team 2 Alan King, Capt. May God direct your ways in peace, make you abound in love for one another and for all, and strengthen your hearts until the coming of our Lord Jesus. Almighty God, Father, + Son, and Holy Spirit, bless you now and forever. Amen AT HOME MEMBER BIRTHDAY: December 11 Mary Weaver 13 S. Water Street Spring Grove, PA 17362

9 Advent Coloring Advent Coloring First Week of Advent Third Week of Advent Second Week of Advent Fourth Week of Advent Christmas

10 Advent Coloring Advent Coloring First Week of Advent Third Week of Advent Second Week of Advent Fourth Week of Advent Christmas

SEPTEMBER THE EPISTLE of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. September 2018 Volume XXXIX, No. 1 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER THE EPISTLE of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church. September 2018 Volume XXXIX, No. 1 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 2018 THE EPISTLE of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church September 2018 Volume XXXIX, No. 1 SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE SEPT 2 9:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:15 A.M. FELLOWSHIP TIME SEPT 9 9:00 A.M.