T H I S W E E K CHRISTMAS SEASON 2017

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1 2017 General Fund Giving Giving December 10th, 2017: General Giving: Restricted Giving: 2016 Average: Attendance December 10th, 2017: Sunday, December 17th 8:00am Worship 9:30am Sunday School (GP) 9:30am SLY/middle Sunday (GP) 11:00am Worship (S) 5:30pm Christmas Program (GP) 7:00pm Youth Lock In (GP) $11, $9, $1, $13, T H I S Thursday, December 21st 10:30am Bible Study (FH) 6:00pm Longest Night Service (S) 6:00pm Cub Scouts (GP) 6:45pm Alleluia Ringers (S) Friday, December 22nd 6:30am Men s Prayer Breakfast (Bowl) OFFICE CLOSED Monday, December 18th 9:00am Quilters (FH) 6:00pm Boy Scouts (GP) Tuesday, December 19th 10:30am Alzheimer s Support (St) 12:00pm Al Anon (28) 1:00pm Pastor Text Study (4) 7:00pm Hometown Band (FH) Sunday, December 24th 8:00am Worship 4th Sunday of Advent 11:00am Worship Candlelight Service (S) 5:00pm Worship Family Candlelight Serv. (S) 7:00pm Worship Candlelight Service (S) 11:00pm Worship Candlelight Service (S) Wednesday, December 20th 10:45am Manna (4) 12:00pm Hearty Meals (FH) 5:00pm Children s Choir (S) 7:00pm Sanctuary Choir (S) Dec 17 Dec 17 MONDAY: Quilters 9am (FH), Trustees 6pm (4), Council 7pm (4) TUESDAY: Alzheimer s Support 10:30am (St), Al Anon 12pm (28), Hometown Band 7pm (FH) WEDNESDAY: Manna 10:45am (4), Hearty Meals 12:00pm (FH), Children s Choir 5:00pm (S), the Sanctuary Choir 7pm (S) THURSDAY: Bible Study 10:30am (FH), Longest Night Service 6pm (S), Alleluia Ringers 6:45pm (S) FRIDAY: Men s Prayer Breakfast 6:30am (Bowl), Girl Scouts Lock In (GP), OFFICE CLOSED. SUNDAY: Worship 4th Sunday of Advent 8am, Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 11am, 5pm (Story-Based), 7pm & 11pm. Lauren Stueven Emmett Ahrens Julie Enebo Cailey Ferber Merrill Koster Carol Slade Jolene Thayer Gloria Callahan Dec 20 Legend: ILC (Island Lake Cemetery), GP (Gathering Place), S (Sanctuary), FH CHRISTMAS SEASON 2017 Birthdays This Week Gerald Erickson Gerald Randall Erin Buholz Karen Chafin Debbie Green Michael Hamrick Barbara Pennington Zachary Rhodes W E E K SUNDAY: Worship 8 & 11am (S), Sunday School 9:30am (GP), SLY/middle Sunday 9:30am (GP), Christmas Program 5:30pm (GP), Youth Lock In 7pm (GP) Joshua Ganowski Kim Grasmick Aimee Gordon Suzanne Love Lina McGuire Matt Ryan Julie Harpel Rebecca Crabtree Dec 20 Dec 20 Dec 22 Dec 23 Sunday, December 17 SLC Christmas Program 5:30pm In Bethlehem Inn Thursday, December 21 Service of the Longest Night 6pm We know its been a tough year for so many people, plan to join us for this special service. Sunday, December 24 (4th Sunday in Advent) - 8am ser vice Anniversary This Week Tim & Vickie Sontag Bill & Sandy Crabtree Michael & Pamela Rhodes Dec 17 (34 yrs.) (30 yrs.) Dec 20 (23 yrs.) Chris & Wendy Kassler Kate & Charles Alcock Dec 22 (16 yrs.) Dec 22 (27 yrs.) Sunday, December 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 11am, 5pm (shorter story-based), 7pm & 11pm. (childcare available at all services, except 11pm) Monday, December 25 Christmas Day Service (11am)

2 2018 HIGH SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT MAY Come celebrate the almost end of school with a gorgeous trip to Holden Village. Join friends from all over the Northwest. From hiking to bowling to worship, it s all here! Cost is $205 (Grades 9-12 are welcome) Register/Pay here: Y O U T H & F Family Fun Nights January 20 Saturday at 5pm Gathering Place Pajama Party -Get out those Christmas PJs and come to SLC for some PJ Party fun. Pillowcase races, flashlight tag, best PJ contest, and lots of other games, along with pizza, popcorn and a movie. Pizza dinner by donation. February 13 Tuesday at 5pm Fellowship Hall - Fat Tuesday Join your SLC family for pancakes with tons of toppings and more bacon than you have ever seen in one place as we eat the fat before heading into the season Lent. We will enjoy fellowship, trivia, Mardi Gras beads, masks fun with your SLC family? We will also have devotion materials for your family to take home to use during the season of Lent. A M I L Y VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SIGN UP ON MINISTRY CARD In Bethlehem Inn needs supporting rolls filled Sat & Sun, Dec 16th & 17th: Heating up prepared soups & warming the bread 4p Everyone to assist with clean up! Tree Untrimming Party! Jan 2nd or 3rd: Just as it says tuck everything away for another season Marriage Class Chefs Prepare a 3-course meal on a Monday evening for one of our marriage class candlelight dinners. Ideas offered and reimbursement available. Inactive Call Ministry We are looking for a few folks willing to serve on our Inactive Call Ministry. The primary purpose of this ministry is to make contact with members (by phone) that haven t worshiped with us in a long time, and to check in with them to see how they are doing. If you are interested, please church office: slc@silverdalelutheran.org. SOCKS AND SANDWICHES SUNDAY JAN 28 Kids For Christ (KFC) - 3rd 5th grades Youth Group February 13 (5 Hours of Fun Fest)! Back by popular demand. Come and hang out from 5-10pm in the Gathering Place. Games, movies and tons of good. What more could you want?? HOUSTON, WE HAVE A GATHERING Ever get that feeling you want to make a difference in the world, but you're just not sure how? This summer you can do something that matters, and do it with 30,000 of your closest friends June 23rd through July 1st, 2018 ELCA National Youth Gathering $150 deposit is due to secure your spot and total trip cost of $550 by February 11th, The $550 all-inclusive trip price will include everything from food to airfare to trip T-shirts. More info & to pay: This is an annual event led by our SLC Youth in which meals and clothing items are distributed to homeless individuals in Seattle. You too can be a part of this ministry through your donations of new socks (wool or polyester preferred), new or gently used scarves, gloves/mittens, and/or hats. We also can use a few chaperones to help. Please sign up on the Youth Board or Ministry Card if you want to go. We ll meet in the Gathering Place after 2nd service for lunch and packing, and then its off to the ferry. Please bring money for the ferry ride & dinner out. We ll return to SLC at around 8pm. Youth Lock In, December Calling all high school youth and college alumni It s back, by popular demand! Games, Foods, Nerf Wars, Scavenger Hunt & Much, Much More! Bring: Nerf Gun (we have extras is you don t have one) Potluck Snack food, friend and willing spirit! Midnight pizza provided Pick up Monday morning

3 Pastor Bill s Adult Sunday Education Tuesday Morning Prayer Today, on the 17th, we will be reading from Luther s Christmas sermons. Then when we convene in the New calendar year, we will have a few more sessions where we examine the last few years of Luther s life, the time and event of his death, and then one more class on Luther s legacy and what happened after he died. What will be next for Pastor Bill s class? Plans at this point are to focus on the World of the New Testament. What was the culture like? What were other religions at the time? What was the political situation? What was the Judaism of Jesus day like? And more! On Tuesday mornings your church staff meets in the sanctuary for morning prayer from 10am-10:20am before their weekly staff meetings, and you are invited to join them! We will be using Holden Evening Prayer! Here is a link to the prior recorded classes: Come out and join us. Flowers for the Altar (2018) The new 2018 calendar is on display in the fellowship hall. There are many opportunities to donate throughout the year. Please sign up on the kiosk in the fellowship hall. Thank you! THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Pastor Bill s class continues with a focus on Isaiah. Isaiah is one of the most quoted books in the Old Testament and opens up our understanding of the history of Israel and the identity of Lord Jesus Christ. : Isaiah 55:1-9; 58:1-14 Want to pray for a service member? Our Service Men and Women need our extra prayers especially during the Christmas season. Please take a toy soldier (from the narthex), place it someplace in your home where you will continually see it and it will remind you to say a prayer for these very special people who are serving our country so that you may live in peace and have a peaceful and joyfully Christmas season. Kitsap County s 24th Annual Celebration of the life and legacy of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. PASTOR BILL S FOUNDATIONS CLASS (formerly Basics Class) Pastor Bill will be holding his Foundations Class for new members or folks that want to re-new their faith starting early next year (Jan. 14, 21, 28 & Feb. 4) from 12:30pm 2pm. Ideally, we would like to have at least 12 people as a minimum. If interested, please check the ministry card or contact the office at: slc@silverdalelutheran.org Dr. King s Dream: After 50 years, What Has Changed? When: Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10am Where: Kitsap County Fairgrounds Presidents Hall Sponsored by Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, the Kitsap County Commissioners, City of Bremerton, and Olympic College

4 Fall/Winter Event Planning MOM S CIRCLE Every Wednesday 10:45am 12pm SLC Study Dec 20 & 27 No Mom s Circle Enjoy the Christmas Season and watch for a new schedule soon! Jan 3 Holiday De-Brief! Come and enjoy coffee & chocolate as we de-stress after the holidays. Now what do I do with all these toys? What went well? Share some funny stories! What do I do with my tired and greedy kids? The Marriage Course The course is for any married couple, whether you ve been together for 1 year or 61 years, whether you have a good relationship or are struggling. SLC will be hosting a seven week course that focuses on: Building Strong Foundations, The Art of Communication, Resolving Conflict, The Power of Forgiveness, The Impact of Family, Love in Action, and more! There is no group work, and you will never be asked to share anything about your relationship with anyone other than your spouse. Cost is $100/couple and includes a candlelight dinner each week, allowing you to transition, relax, and simply talk with your partner. A Marriage Course introduction and information brunch will be held on Sunday January 7th between services in Gathering Place. Marriage class sessions begin at 5:45pm-8:00pm Mondays January 15th thru Mar 5th. Please note: No class on February 19 (President s Day). Remember alumni, you are invited to the brunch too! Childcare is provided at no additional cost. We can accommodate up to (12) couples for this course. Please contact the office to sign up at slc@silverdalelutheran.org Cost is $100/couple. If paying by check please make checks payable to SLC. Alternatively, you may pay online here: ELCA GOOD GIFTS As we are nearing Christmas, are you looking for a way to respond to the many gifts God has given to you? The ELCA Good Gifts program provides more than 50 gift-giving options that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives in the United States and more than 80 other countries. AND, your gift can be given in honor of a friend or loved one. For more information about ELCA Good Gifts, stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall between services or contact Social Concerns Council member Tim Quigley at You can also visit ELCA.org/good gifts to browse their catalog and make a donation or call the ELCA at Fall/Winter Event Planning SLC CHRISTMAS PROGRAM SUNDAY, DEC 17, 5:30pm In Bethlehem Inn Caesar Augustus has called us all to travel to Bethlehem to be counted on Sunday, Dec. 17th at 5:30pm. SLC will be transformed into the Bethlehem Inn, and those present will be the firsthand observers of the events that occurred on the night Christ was born. We are the guests the travelers to Bethlehem 2,000 years ago, and will be hosted by the innkeeper, Eli Merriman, played by (Ken Day) and his family. A warm bowl of soup and fresh bread will await all travelers during this dinner theater style event. Please add your name to the role in the narthex and the number in your party to make your reservation at the inn. Mark Your Calendars for March 3rd and 4th, 2018! Silverdale Lutheran Church Presents Rev. Melanie Wallschlaeger Sharing Our Story: Learning to speak about our Faith in Christ Jesus This year s Lay School of Theology will be a practicum on sharing our faith. Many of us are uncomfortable with talking about our faith and our Lay School this year is designed to give us guidance, tools, and practice in sharing our faith. Pastor Melanie Wallschlaeger, Director of Evangelical Mission, will be our speaker and lead us in three sessions designed to help us Connect More People to Christ. Melanie is a wonderful speaker who works in our Synod helping congregations focus on mission and renewal. Don t miss this great event. Suggested donation: $5 $10 per person Dinner donation: $10 per person, $20 max family March 3rd (Session I 5-6pm, Dinner 6-7pm, Session II 7-8:15pm) March 4th (Session III 9:40-10:40am) RSVP to Church Office: slc@silverdalelutheran.org by February 9th.

5 FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Are you interested in continuing the health ministry program within our congregation? Are you an RN or an LPN? Faith community nursing (Parish nursing) is a nursing specialty recognized by the American Nursing Association that focuses on care of the individual in body, mind and spirit. Pacific Lutheran University and Concordia University (Portland) in partnership with Faith Community Nursing/Health Ministries Northwest and CHI Franciscan Health provides the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course in the South Sound. This year the course will be held April and June 29 (2 ¾ days) with an interactive online course component in between. The CHI Franciscan Foundation provides the Jean Vanberg Parish Nurse Scholarship to help fund this course. For further information and to receive a scholarship application packet please contact Debbie Saint at or debbiesaint@chifranciscan.org. Deadline for application submission is March 22. Want to stay informed on church events & activities? How about signing up to receive text messages? This is a wonderful way to receive notifications on upcoming events and activities that are being offered here at SLC. Below is a 3-year financial comparison of income vs. expenses through end of November. $12,969 is due to be paid for 4th quarter benevolences, as of offerings through December 3rd. FINANCIAL COMPARISON ON December 1st Sunday Offerings Ministry Expenses Net Small group leaders Mike and Kathy Havers Tom and Marilyn Hawks Tom and Stephanie Taft Bruce and Debbie Kramer Ethyl Mae Nelson Peter Jorg Joyce Barry Barb Smithson Ken and Linda Day (Tighe and Susan Carvey for their willingness to fill-in) And of course, Pastor Bill Crabtree If I have missed anyone I am truly sorry. As you can see this is quite a group effort and I sometimes get lost in the details. We would also like to thank those that came on the program as guests. It's a commitment for sure but I hope you found it worth the time and will invite others. God moves in this process and we look forward to seeing even more new faces in March. PLANNING AHEAD FOR 2018 As some of you may already know, our current Communications Coordinator, Carissa Robideaux, who currently creates our weekly E-News will be assuming the additional responsibilities in 2018 of creating our weekly Church Bulletin and Beacon. Due to the limited part-time hours she will be utilizing to create these documents all requests of information to be included in the Bulletin or Beacon must be received by the end of business on Tuesday of each week. Violators will be dealt with the following business day at high noon. Please send submissions to: slc@silverdalelutheran.org TREASURER S REPORT NOVEMBER $599,084 $582,835 $16,249 Cooks and helpers John and Marilyn Adair Carrie Auernhamer Darcy Lund Levi and Kelly Johnson Cathy and Jack Ford Don and Sherry Dungjen Dave and Sue Gitch Pam McCracken Lisa Gregg Bob Brien Myrna VanDetta Through Christ all things are possible. In God's love, Don McCracken Sign up by ing the church office (don t forget to provide your cell phone number): slc@silverdalelutheran.org or contact the office directly (360) $576,013 $554,862 $21,151 Thank You to all of our Alpha Course Helpers! We have concluded our first Alpha program cycle and I ask all of you to pray for the continued success of this outreach. I would like to acknowledge those that stepped up, both to cook and setup but also to facilitate small group discussions. We are planning to start the next Alpha on March 12, 2018 and you are all welcome! More information will follow after the first of the new year but please feel free to talk to any of these folks about their experience $624,998 $633,933 -$8,925 SLC HIRING UPDATE We received applications and have interviewed applicants for the positions we were advertising and we are no longer receiving applications for the positions of (Nursery Supervisory, Time & Talent Connector and Ministry Programs Assistant). Stay tuned and watch for another hiring opportunity in January as plans are to begin recruiting for a Small Group Connector.

6 Poinsettias Given By In Memory Of John & Marilyn Adair Our mother s Virginia & Betty HR & Cathy Bohman Ray & Eileen Bohman, George & Marlyss Carlson The Bourne s Arthur & Hazel Bourne Melanie Cameron Loves ones passed on Phyllis Cleven Lloyd Cleven Ken & Linda Day Mom & Stevie Linda Day & Natalie DeKing Paula Stingle Harold & Mary Lou Dahl Ole & Thea Dahl, Edith & Jesse Jones Dieter & Audrey Ebeling Our Parents Jerry & DeAnna Erickson Our Parents Kathy Gallagher Mary J. Richard Laura Gessner/Sandy Gessner-Crabtree Walter Gessner, Su Lindsey, Mary Crabtree & George Lindsey Kathryn Glick Dr. Herb Glick Lois Hall My parents Irene & Waldemar Larson Heald Family Bill Joan Johnson Wayne Johnson Merrill & Betty Koster Our beloved parents Ron & Barbara Manbeck Allan Adamson Karen & Kevin McNamara Thomas Massnick, Lawrence McNamara & John Kennard Bradley & Ellen Posadas Our parents and Adam Harold & Ann Pebbles Our Parents, Jack & Peg Hamilton & Harold & Dorothy Pebbles Barbara Pennington Mom & Dad Paula & Myrtle Burke & brother Joel Les Peterson Wanda Peterson Given By Ken & Sandy Robinson Hank & Bee Rose Karen & Jerry Rowley Marilyn Running Linda Valentine Chuck & Sue Weaver Debbie White Given By Chris & Suzanne Love Darcy Lund Corder Family Poinsettias In Memory Of Neil & Anna Standal, Jim & Ruth Robinson Our deceased family members Our Families Paul Running Charlotte Ray, Charleen & Sally David L. Bohlig, Lawrence H. Bohlig, C.A. Weaver, Eleanor T. Weaver Meryl White In Honor of Family SLC for the love, grace & support over the years. Grammy & Grandad Corder Given to the Glory of God By Laura Brown Melanie Cameron Regina Cloninger Bob & Ann Cummings Wayne & Shelley Ferber Mr. & Mrs. George Gillies Jim & Cindy McKenna McQuillan Family Lew & Pat Munson Hank & Bee Rose