Announcements
Notice of Congregational Meeting
Sunday immediately following worship in the sanctuary for the purpose of discussing and approving the 2013 budget. Copies of the budget are available in the narthex.
Choir
If you have been thinking about joining the Chancel Choir, now is the perfect time! We are preparing our Advent and Christmas music and then we would love to have NEW members to start the NEW YEAR!
Food Barrel Collections
Thank you for your on-going support of our food ministry. Here are some suggestions for the next 3 months:
· December: baking supplies: flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, oatmeal, pie fillings.
· January: personal care items: toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, floss, lotion, shave cream, disposable razors. Service Committee
Adult Bible Class in December!
A Clear View of the Birth of Jesus, by Dr. Kenneth Bailey
Join us Dec. 9, 16, and 23 for a 30-minute DVD and discussion. Dr. Bailey lived and taught New Testament in the Middle East for 40 years and brings a Middle Eastern cultural view to our understanding of Jesus' birth. Have you ever wondered: why was Bethlehem so hard-hearted? or why Mary and Joseph didn't go to Elizabeth's house?, or why the shepherd didn't invite them to their house? These questions and more will be discussed! See you in the Fellowship Hall beginning this Sunday! (Remember that on Dec. 2 we will make Advent Logs in Inter-generational Sunday School, too!)
December Sociables – Christmas Caroling
The December Sociables event is the annual Christmas caroling in the afternoon followed by a potluck dinner at the Bleekes, on Saturday, December 15. Join in for the whole event, or for just the caroling or dinner. All ages are welcome! Bring a dish to share. Meet at the Bleekes (60 Aberdeen Place, Clayton) at 3:00 pm for caroling and at 6:00 pm for dinner. Contact Marian or John Bleeke at 314-863-7278 or Marian bleeke@aol.com if you're are coming, or for more details.
Mark Your Calendars!
December 8 – Children's Christmas Program Rehearsal – 9:30 am
December 9 – WELCA Craft & Bake Sale
December 15 – Children's Christmas Program Rehearsal – 9:30 am
Decorate the Church – 9:30 am
Christmas Caroling – 3:00 pm
December 16 – Children's Christmas Program – Craft & Bake Sale
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December 24 – 5:00 pm – Family Service
24 – 10:00 pm – Candlelight Service
Christmas Pageant - December 16
Come one, come all on Sunday, December 16 to behold our Sunday School Christmas Pageant! It will be performed during our regular Sunday morning worship service. Parents, please be reminded that there will be rehearsals on Saturday, December 8 and Saturday,
December 15 from 9:30 to 11:30. The kids will rehearse lines and staging as well as be fitted for costumes. (Contact Mary Dallmann or Lisa Albers if you have any questions).
Opportunities to Support Feed My People
- Tuesday, December 11, 5-8:00 pm – Plowsharing Crafts Annual Holiday Benefit Sale, 137 W. Jefferson in Kirkwood
- Sunday, December 16, 6:30 pm American Chamber Chorale presents Messiah & More at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 9907 Sappington Rd
- Thursday, December 27 at 3:00 pm – Trans-Siberian Orchestra at the Scott Trade Center
Please see the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall for more details.
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Carol Johnson
