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NEW ADULT BIBLE CLASS BEGINS THIS SUNDAY: All congregations of the LCMS are being asked to study WITNESS, MERCY and LIFE TOGETHER, the threefold emphasis of the LCMS. This study will begin TODAY in the Gym and will be led by Pastor Fausel. This five session study will enrich your spiritual life through Advent and into the New Year. Watch for upcoming information about the 5 adult classes that will be offered beginning in January.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Due to the holidays Women’s Ministry will be holding only one meeting in November and December which will be next Sunday, December 4th, at 10:00 AM in the Welcome Center.
NVP CHRISTMAS STORE: enclosed please find the suggested items for our Angel tree. The last day to bring items in will be next Sunday, December the 4th. Thank you
MESSIAH SING-A-LONG: What a way to begin the season! Join the community in singing the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30 PM in the church sanctuary
ANNUAL COOKIE WRAP: for the homebound and over 80 will be at 9:30 AM on December 10th in the Fellowship Hall of our church. We need cookies and helpers. You are encouraged to bring your children to help with this fun project.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: The last day to order your poinsettias will be Dec. 11th so don’t delay!!
A BIG THANK YOU: between church and school we collected 172 boxes for operation “Christmas Child”.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: to help with this years Sunday School Christmas Program. The Christmas program will be on Sunday, December 18th. Please contact Lisa Wilson 377-8437. Please consider helping out with the Christmas Program. Sign-up Sheet will be on the bulletin board by the front office.
THRIVENT OFFICERS VOTE: Please be advised that the voting for 2012 Thrivent Board Members is scheduled to take place on the Sundays of November 20th and 27th. Ballots are located on the Card Ministry table in the Welcome Center. After filling one out please drop it into the church office, so they can be sent into the Jefferson County Chapter office for counting. If no ballots are available please stop into the church office to pick one up.
LIGHT UP CEDARBROOK: We invite you to join us for a spectacular evening full of family fun and holiday spirit as we “LIGHT UP CEDARBROOK” on Saturday, December 3rd, beginning at 5 PM. Santa arrives around 8:30 PM by horse and carriage. With the help from all the children, Santa will illuminate Cedarbrook into a winter wonderland full of lights! For directions see posters around the church and school.
L.E.A.F IS GOING ON NOW: Please take a moment to read over the Lutheran Education Annual Fund you recently received in the mail and consider making a donation to this important campaign. This campaign exists to help with the rising cost of a Christian education. No amount is too small because every dollar counts towards a quality Christian education. If you are a member of Thrivent you can designate funds directly to Our Savior. If you need more information please contact Laura Frederickson at 895-7841 or Mr. Brieschke at the school office.
PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED: Sarah Grace Morley: [granddaughter of Don & Wendie Orsini] who has broken two bones in her wrist & may need surgery.
THE KENTUCKIANA ZONE LWML will be decorating Christmas Stockings at the Madison Indiana Correctional Facility for Women on Tuesday November 29th at 1pm. Those interested in participating should contact Dolly Jenkins, Zone Prison Ministry Chairman, at 812-923-8719 by November 21st. The stockings will be used for the Stocking Stuffer Project at Grace Lutheran on Tuesday December 6th from 10-noon. Everyone is invited to come and help!
NOW YOU CAN RECYCLE! Help make a difference by recycling your aluminum at school! Save up your cans or any aluminum and bring them to the blue and gold trailer parked in the West parking lot. Our cub scouts will be recycling them for both community service and fundraising.
YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
CHRISTMAS PARTY: for the Jr. and Sr. High will be on Dec. 4th after late service. Please bring a White Elephant gift and a small donation or gift for the Angel Tree.
– Ushering Team the first Sunday of each month at the 11:00 AM Service.
For Jr High Event information contact Doug Netherton at 451-5474
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For Senior High Event information contact Mark Otten at 558-9253 or
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GOLDEN OLDIES: Our next meeting will be at noon on Monday, Dec. 19th at church. Chip Davidson, a member of Our Savior, will present a program entitled “Hubble Telescope and the Star of Bethlehem”. This is a timely Christmas topic and should be very interesting. Chip is an educator and works with the University of Louisville in their department of Physics and Astronomy on the “Shares Skies” project. Lunch will be a potluck with ham provided. Please sign up on the poster in the Fellowship Hall to bring salad, potatoes, rice, vegetables or dessert for 8 to 10 people. If you can’t sign up, please call Don in the church office at 426-1130 and he will be glad to add your name and type of food you are bringing. This would be an excellent opportunity to practice Christian Outreach and invite a friend or neighbor to come with you and enjoy the food, the fellowship and an excellent program. Questions may be directed to Bill Haller at 426-7755. The following month’s program on Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, will be presented by well known jockey, Pat Day, and is entitled: “My Life and How I Found Christ”.
Activities for the Week of November 27, 2011
Sunday
8:30 AM Worship - Sanctuary
9:45 AM Bible Study
11:00 AM Worship - Sanctuary
Monday
Tuesday
10:15 AM Bible Study - Fellowship Hall
12:00 PM Braille - Fellowship Hall
5:30 PM Piano Recital - Fellowship Hall
6:00 PM Basketball - St. John’s
Wednesday
4:00 PM SSOF ChristCare Meeting - Teacher’s Lounge
6:00 PM Advent Dinner - Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM Advent Service - Sanctuary
Thursday
6:30 PM Adult Handbells
7:30 PM Adult Choir
Friday
6:00 PM C2P2 ChristCare Meeting
6:30 PM IOTA ChristCare Meeting
7:00 PM Belles “N” Beaus - Gym
Saturday
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