THE SILVER TRUMPET

Northern Lights Lutheran Parish

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Siloa Lutheran Church

First Lutheran Church

1409 Ridge Ave. - P.O. Box 9 - Mass City, MI. 49948

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

NORTHERN LIGHTS LUTHERAN PARISH NEWSLETTER Communion Every Sunday

Siloa Lutheran Church - Ontonagon - Worship Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Radio 101.1 FM

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church - Mass City - Worship Sunday - 10:30 a.m.

First Lutheran Church - Winona - Worship Saturday - 5:00 p.m.

Member of the Congregations of the Northern Great Lakes Synod—ELCA

Pastor Jay Welshonse - Office: 906-883-3602 * Home: (906) 883-3450

Northern Lights Lutheran Parish Secretary: Pattie Corey

Northern Lights Lutheran Parish e-mail: nllp@jamadots.com

St. Paul’s Office Phone: (906) 883-3602 * Fax: (906) 883-3610

Siloa Lutheran Secretary: Karen Flink

Siloa Lutheran e-mail: siloa@jamadots.com

Siloa Office Phone: (906) 884-2655

Find us on Facebook under “Northern Lights Lutheran Parish”

or on the web at: northernlights-up.org

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THE SILVER TRUMPET NEWSLETTER “St. Paul’s Lutheran, Siloa Lutheran, and First Lutheran are members of the

Northern Great Lakes Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America”

We have come to an exciting part of both the church year and our calendar year. The leaves have fallen, the temperature has dropped and there’s that certain feeling in the air that tells you what’s coming. The sights, sounds and even smells all around us provide an additional emphasis that is unique to this time of year. We know that in a few short weeks we will be celebrating Christmas! And in that busy time between now and then, both children and adults will be filled with anticipation for the holiday. For some, the time will seem to move slowly as we count the days thinking it will never get here, while others will wonder where the time went to as they fly through the day trying to get everything done on their unending list.

And for the church, there is even more excitement and anticipation. We’ve even built a season of the church around it—Advent. If you want to break it down to a basic definition, Advent is a season observed in many Western Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. The term is an anglicized version of the Latin word adventus, which means "coming". As a definition, it works, but to me it seems a little dry and devoid of any excitement. Yes, Advent is a time of expectant waiting and preparation, but what are we really waiting for? Is it all the Christmas specials on TV? Is it a blessed end to all the Thanksgiving leftovers? Just what or who is coming?

If you say that Santa Claus is coming to town, we just might have to have a little talk. But if you say Jesus, you are of course correct, but just like our definition it’s a simple answer that really doesn’t explain the reason for our excitement and anticipation.

One of the things that brings out the excitement of the season is the music. Both the traditional hymns that we’re all familiar with and songs from newer artists can fill our hearts with that very excitement that makes this season what it is. Music can touch our hearts, fill us with joy and at times, help us to find the words to help us express it. One such song is from a group called Point of Grace and in the chorus of that song we can find the reason for the excitement, for the anticipation that goes beyond our human definitions and factual answers.

Close your eyes and share the dream That everyone on Earth believe

A Child was born, the stars shown bright And love came down at Christmas time

And there we have it—the reason for such excitement. We prepare for the coming of God’s love wrapped in the simple, vulnerable flesh of humanity; the power that created heaven and earth born into the same frail weakness that defines all of us. The God that seemed so far away was now held in the arms of a human mother, Emmanuel—God with us. And all of it done out of love; not just a love of creation in general, but a love for each individual life that ever has or ever will exist.

I pray that as we gather together in celebration over the next few weeks that we remember the ultimate

love that brings us together and is there for us whether we are in a large group of people or in a crowd of

one. Now isn’t that something to get excited about?

Please remember in your prayers: Paul Saari, Norm Durham, Dan Rellis, Donna Wesander, Terry Reid, Kay Pasanen, Billy Piirala, Will Maki, Laurie Hiltunen, Carrie McIntyre, Robert

Store, Sandy Michie, Tanya Flink, Spero Behr, Robert Anttila, Nicholas Derenzo, Irving Olson, Phyllis Koivu, Pastor Ted Trudgeon, Rita Saari, Barb Anttila, Jackie Dobbins, Ronald Saari, Ron & Sally Moilanen, Tina Huotari, Teena Kin, Carl & Phyllis Weisinger, & William Rantala, Please Remember the Families of: Earnest Johnson, Bill Pasanen, & Louise Keranen Ontonagon Aspirus Long Term Care: Marie Broemer, Victoria Beck, Helen Lindstrom, Beatrice Miilu, Gail Immonen, Edna Trasti, June Tredeau, & Evelyn Mattson

Portage Pointe: Margaret Martin

Bayside Village - L’Anse: Ray Luoma

Adult Foster Care-Lake Linden: Shirley Lescelius

Home Bound: Ruth McFarlane

Houghton County Medical Care: Elsa Robb In the Service: Nate Hardin, David Riley, Troy Ceballos, Michael Beatty, Danielle LaBine, Jeri Pihlaja, Eric Leib, Corey Riley, Jake Warner, Lacey Mannikko Pipolo, Jared Kemppainen, Devin Pindral, Stephanie Hirvela, Dennis Karttunen, Garrett Hartzell, Acyee McCraw, J. J. McCraw, Stephanie Welshonse, and their families.

The Eastern and Coastal Diocese of Tanzania.

For our outreach and ministry to the area’s youth.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If there is someone who needs to be on the prayer list, or someone

who is, thankfully, doing well now and can be removed, please let Karen or Pattie know. Please remember to check the

military listings also. Thank you.

DECEMBER Birthdays and Anniversary's*

4. Reece LaBine 14. Carl Weisinger 15. Corrie Kaarto Katherine Michie 17. Lindsay Kin 20. Kim Roberts 21. Bob & Darlene Sibilsky * 22. Al Johnson 25. Marie Durham David Saari 27. Phyllis Weisinger 30. Jack & Debbie Short*

Blessings to you all on your special day and all the year through!

What Does An Angel Look Like? Angels come in all shapes and sizes; all ages and skin

types. For example, the little old lady who returned

your lost purse last week. They come disguised as

enemies, teachers, students, even fools. Like the taxi

driver who told you that your eyes light up the world,

when you smile. They don't take life too seriously,

they travel light. Remember the small child

who showed you the wonder in simple

things. An angel leaves no forwarding

address, and they ask nothing in return.

Like the poor man who offered to share his

lunch with you. Like the rich man who showed you that

it really is all possible, if only you believe. Remember

the stranger who just happened to come along, when

you had lost your way. Think back to the friend who

touched your heart, when you didn't think you had one.

Some cherubs have freckles, some have dimples, think

of some with wrinkles, some without. They are hard to

find when your eyes are closed, but when you choose

to see, angels are everywhere you look.

So, open your eyes and remember to count all your

angels; for truly, you are blessed.

Community Meal

Monday, December 19

PLEASE CHECK TO BE SURE THAT THERE WILL BE A

MEAL FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.

Join us at St. Paul’s on the third Monday

of every month for a delicious meal of a

main dish, fresh bread, desserts,

beverages and other wonderful sides!

~~ Eat In or Take Out.~~

The meal is served from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

There is no charge & Everyone is welcome!

Help is always needed, and greatly appreciated. If you wish to help out by food prep, cooking, set up, serving, or clean up, please contact Jim Michie at 883-3612 or stop in on the Monday

of the meal!

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St. Paul’s Council

Meeting

December 6

****************************************** Simple Gifts

Each Sunday, coins that are placed in the St. Paul’s offering plate will be set

aside to help the needy in our communities. Please consider placing

any loose change into the collection plate. It may be greatly appreciated by

someone living close to you.

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There will be no Wednesday Bible Adventures on December 21 or

during Christmas break. Classes will resume on January 11.

****************************************** The word "advent" comes from the Latin "adventus" meaning

"arrival" or "coming," particularly of something having

great importance.

Northern Lights Lutheran Parish is a member of the

Congregations of the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Synod Web Address: www.nglsynod.org or ELCA Website:

www.elca.org

ST. PAUL’S & FIRST ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to all who donated during our Malaria Net Fellowship in November.

$105.00 was raised! Please join us at our next gathering on

December 4 following services.

Quilting at St. Paul’s Please join us for quilting

every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s. Everyone

is welcome. Beginner or expert, we would love to have you join us! We also share a lunch together, so if you wish, bring a

dish to pass.

If you are planning on going away for the

winter months, please let Pattie or Karen

know your change of address. The post

office charges us for any corrections or

forwards so it is important that you make us

aware of any changes. Thank you!

The Mitten Tree is up at St. Paul’s and ready for donations of hats, scarves, socks, & mittens.

They may be hand-made or purchased, all sizes, all colors! They will then be collected and sent to

local organizations. Let’s fill up the tree!

Long ago on Christmas Eve a little girl knelt to pray,

Beside the manger, at the chapel where Jesus’ gifts were on display.

She looked so sad, without a gift

to honor the newborn King. Just then, an Angel appeared and said,

“I have a gift for you to bring.”

She gathered an armful of leaves as the Angel told her to do,

Lo and behold, before her eyes the leaves turned to a reddish hue!

Now each year at Christmastime Poinsettias bloom everywhere,

Known as the “Flower of the Holy Night,” the miracle... from one small prayer!

Alter Flowers If you wish to donate altar flowers for

St. Paul’s services during the Christmas season, there are forms located in the narthex and forms will be inserted into

bulletins closer to the season. Please deliver them by Dec. 21

so they will be set up for The Longest Night Service

Offering envelopes are now located in the narthex at St. Paul’s. If your name is not listed on a box, and you would like to receive some, or you know of someone else who would, please let the office know.

Thank you to all who contributed to the TV6 Can-a-thon to make our bin overflow with hope and help for families in

our community!

St. Paul’s & First Lutheran - December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 First

5:00 p.m. Communion Pastor Jay

4

St. Paul’s 10:30 a.m. Communion Pastor Jay Welshonse

Malaria Net

2nd Sunday of

Advent

5

On this date in 1933, the 21st Amendment

repealed Prohibition.

6 St. Paul’s:

Office Hours 11:30 – 2:00

p.m.

St. Paul’s Council Meeting

7 St. Paul’s: Office Hours:

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Quilting—10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Adventures

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

8

9 10

First 5:00 p.m.

Communion Pastor Jay Welshonse

11

St. Paul’s

10:30 a.m. Communion

Pastor Jay Welshonse

3rd Sunday of

Advent

12

13

St. Paul’s:

Office Hours 11:30 – 2:00

p.m.

14 St. Paul’s:

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Quilting

10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible Adventures

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

15

16 17

First 5:00 p.m.

Communion Pastor Jay Welshonse

18 St. Paul’s

10:30 a.m. Communion

Pastor Jay Welshonse

Wednesday

School Christmas Program

4th Sunday of

Advent

19 Community Meal at St.

Paul’s 3:00 p.m. to

6:00 p.m.

(Please check to be sure that

the meal is not canceled)

20 St. Paul’s:

Office Hours 11:30 – 2:00

p.m.

21 St. Paul’s: Office Hours:

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Quilting 10:00 a.m.

Longest Night Service at St.

Paul’s 7:00 p.m.

NO BIBLE

ADVENTURES

22 23 24

First 5:00 p.m.

Communion Pastor Jay

All Parish Christmas

Eve Service at First

5:00 p.m.

25 St. Paul’s

No Service

Christmas Day

Service at Siloa

9:00 a.m.

26

27 St. Paul’s:

Office Hours 11:30 – 2:00

p.m.

28

St. Paul’s: Office Hours:

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Quilting 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday Bible

Adventures 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

NO BIBLE ADVENTURES

29 On this date in 1986, Canaries

are made redundant

from British Coal Mines and

are replaced with carbon monoxide detectors.

30 31

God sent a star to

light the way.

Mondays & Tuesdays: Church Office Hours:

12:00 to 4:00 pm

Mondays: Bible Study 12:00 at Siloa House

Saturdays:

Boy Scout Troop 209 7:00 p.m.

****************************** Thursday - December 1

Women’s Group

Thursday - December 1 & 15 North Country Quilters

Wednesday - December 21

Council Meeting—5:30 p.m. Monday - December 19

Prayer Shawl - 1:00 p.m.

If you would like to join the Prayer Shawl Knitters, we meet on the third Monday of each month in the Siloa Church basement.

If you of know of someone who is in need of comfort from illness, loneliness, who is grieving, or of someone who is celebrat-ing a new life or other wonderful event, please contact Verna at 884-4294 or Lori at 884-2513. This ministry is open to both men & women, beginner or expert.

We Would Love To Hear From You

If you have any items that you would like to be in The Silver Trumpet, let Karen or Pattie know.

Please email any items to: nllp@jamadots.com, siloa@jamadots.com

or call the St. Paul’s office at 906-883-3602 or the Siloa office at 906-884-2655

SILOA ANNOUNCEMENTS

Radio Broadcast Y101.1

Sunday at 9:00 a.m.

Would you like to sponsor a Sunday radio broadcast? If so, the cost is $30.00 and you can mail your check to:

Siloa Lutheran Church 218 E. River Street

Ontonagon, MI 49953 Please include the date on which you would like to sponsor the broadcast and indicate one of the following: In Memory of (name), In Honor of (name), or any other appropriate re-quest. If you have any questions, please call the Siloa office at 906-884-2655.

“Christmas can be celebrated in

the school room with pine trees,

tinsel and reindeers, but there

must be no mention of the man

whose birthday is being

celebrated. One wonders how a

teacher would answer if a student

asked why it was called

Christmas.” ~~Ronald Reagan

SILOA LUTHERAN CHURCH WOMEN 2016

Greetings to all the Women of our Northern Lights Parish: Driving home from Marshfield, Wisconsin, on Thanksgiving Day was very pretty. All the towns have their Christmas decorations up and the traffic was heavy. A few people were having dinner at McDonald’s as Jeannie and I were ordering breakfast in the afternoon. The Marshfield Clinic fare had been very bland with no protein. We’ll need to know if you are coming to the Christmas Party at 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 1st. Call me at 884-4275 if you haven’t signed up. We’ll have a chicken dinner and the cost is $10.00 per person. Hope to see you there. Mitten trees in our churches should be loaded with warm stuff for our needy kids; they may have been picked up already. The Food Pantry boxes are full and they will also be gone by party time. Our congregations and friends are very generous. My jaw surgery has been re-scheduled for December 14th and I hope I will feel well enough to participate in the services planned for December. The variety of celebrating The Longest Night as well as Christmas Eve (twice!) and Christmas Day should provide some-thing for everyone. Try to attend all of them. January will be busy with Annual Meetings. My heart is full of gratitude for all the warmth and friendship, for hands ready to pitch in when anything needs doing, and for a generosity of purse and spirit so graciously shared. Wishing you a Blessed Christmas. Ellie

Siloa—December

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thurs Friday Saturday

1 North Country

Quilters

Siloa Church Women

Christmas Party 6:00 p.m.

2

3 Boy Scout

Troop 209

7:00 p.m.

4

Worship 9:00 a.m. Pastor Jay Welshonse

Radio

Broadcast Y101 - 9:00 a.m.

2nd Sunday of

Advent

5

Bible Study

Siloa House

At Noon

Church Office

Hours: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

6

Church Office Hours

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Mitten Tree Day

7

8

9 On this date in 1965, “A

Charlie Brown

Christmas premiered on

television

10 Boy Scout

Troop 209

7:00 p.m.

11 Worship 9:00 a.m. Pastor Jay Welshonse

Radio

Broadcast Y101 - 9:00 a.m.

3rd Sunday of

Advent

12

Bible Study

Siloa House

At Noon Church Office

Hours: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

13

Church Office Hours

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

14

Church Council Meeting

5:30

15 North Country

Quilters

16 17 Boy Scout

Troop 209

7:00 p.m.

18 Worship 9:00 a.m. Pastor Jay Welshonse

Radio

Broadcast Y101 - 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday School

Christmas Program at St.

Paul’s

4th Sunday of Advent

19

Bible Study

Siloa House

At Noon

Church Office

Hours: 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Prayer Shawl Meeting

1:00 p.m.

Community Meal At St. Paul’s

Please check to be sure the meal is not

canceled this month.

20

Church Office Hours

12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

21

Longest Night Service at St.

Paul’s 7:00 p.m.

22

On this date in

1864, Savannah

Georgia falls to

General Sherman,

completing his

march to the sea.

23 24

All Parish Christmas

Eve Service at

First 5:00 p.m.

*****

Christmas Eve

Service at Siloa

9:00 p.m.

25 Worship 9:00 a.m. Pastor Jay

Radio

Broadcast Y101 - 9:00 a.m.

Christmas Day Service

9:00 a.m.

26 27 On this date in 1932, Radio City Music Hall opens for the first time.

28 29 30 31

Christmas services

December 21 - Longest Night Service

St. Paul’s 7:00 p.m. ****

December 24 - Parish Wide Christmas Eve Services

First Lutheran - 5:00 p.m.

December 24 - Christmas Eve Services

Siloa - 9:00 p.m. ****

December 25 - Christmas Day Services

Siloa - 9:00 a.m.

Just before Christmas God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So He called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When she returned she told God, yes it is bad on Earth, 95% is bad and 5% is good.

Well, He thought for a moment and said, maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another point of view. So God called another angel and sent her to Earth for a time too. When the angel returned she went to God and told Him yes, the Earth was in de-cline, 95% was bad and 5% was good.

God said this was not good. So He decided to email the 5% that were good and He wanted to encourage them, give them a little something to help them keep going.

Do you know what that email said? Ah, so you didn't get one either?

Wednesday Bible Adventures Presents...

“The Christmas Window”

The program will be presented during services on December 18 at St. Paul’s. The students invite everyone to come!

************************ There will be no Bible Adventures during the school Christmas break and on January 4. We will resume classes on January 11.

Christmas Baskets from St. Paul’s

If you know of someone who lives alone, is in need of comfort, or would get a smile from receiving a Christmas Basket from the quilting group of St. Paul’s, please let them know so that their name can be added to their list. You can contact one of the quilters, or the church office. If you would like to contribute to the baskets, some

suggested items are: Individual Drink Mixes & Cocoa Individual Popcorn Christmas Candy—Regular or Sugar Free Individual Teas/Coffee Individual Drinks (Drink Boxes) Bakery Cookies

PLEASE, NO FRUIT

The baskets will be put together on Dec. 14. Please have your donations to the church on or before then. Thank you!

“Bless us Lord, this Christmas, with quietness of mind. Teach us to be patient, and always to be kind. “ ~~Helen Stiner Rice.

The Ontonagon Area Schools Junior High Student Council are running a fund raising campaign through the Schwan’s Cares Program Just by placing an order through Schwans.com, a portion of the sales will come back to support the campaign. When ordering, you will indicate that you wish to give to the campaign and Schwan’s makes the donation that adds no additional costs to your order.

Simply log on to the website at www.schwans-cares.com/c/30288

and place your order. When prompted, indicate that you would like to donate to the OASD Winter Recreation Day campaign #30288. That’s it! Schwan’s will make a donation amounting to 40% of any orders placed 45 days after November 16, 2016. The donations will continue for another 60 days after, but at a reduced percentage. Funds will help pay for the Annual Winter Recreation Day held for students in grades 6, 7, & 8 at the Porcupine Mountains. If you have any questions, please call or email Ken at 906-813-0614, ext. 109 or ken@oasd.k12.mi.us.

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PLAN B Plan A is always my first choice.

You know, the one where everything works out to be happily ever after.

But more often than not, I find myself

dealing with the upside-down, inside-out version, where nothing goes as it should.

It’s at this point, that the real test of my

character comes in… Do I sink, or do I swim?

Do I wallow in self-pity and play the victim or simply shift gears

and make the best of the situation? The choice is mine. After all…

Life is all about how you handle Plan B.

~Suzy Toronto

Cries of “Merry Christmas” and the sound of

Christmas songs filling the air don’t always match up with the feelings of many people at this time of year.

For those suffering from the recent or impending death of loved ones, dealing with the pain of separation or divorce, struggling to find employment, or facing

depression or a family crisis, this can be a very isolated and dark time. Every greeting and every song reminds the grief-stricken of how unhappy life is at this moment. We recognize that a lot of

the Christmas celebrations do not meet everyone’s needs. The people of the Northern Lights Lutheran Parish invite you to a special holiday service

designed for those for whom the holidays might be difficult. If you have undergone a difficult loss, transition, or life change, the church cares about you and invites you to a special time of music and worship. Join us for our “Longest Night” Service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mass City at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the 21st of December as we walk with those who are truly experiencing

their longest night.

There will be a coffee fellowship following services. Everyone is welcome

Longest Night Service December 21 - 7:00 pm

Ecumenical Longest Night Service at St. Paul’s

If you, or a loved one is sick, in the

hospital, homebound, or are in need of pastoral care, please don’t

hesitate to let us know, and do not assume that someone else has already told us. Please call the

Siloa or St. Paul’s offices, (leave a message if there is no answer),

contact a church member, Pastor Jay, send an email, or leave a note in

the offering plate. All of our people are precious gifts of God and we do not want anyone to be unintentionally missed. Contact information and telephone

numbers are located on the front of this newsletter.

Annual Reports will be due in January before each Annual Meeting. Siloa has set their meeting date for January 22, and St. Paul’s has set theirs for January 29.

Wednesday Bible Adventures Perform at Aspirus Long Term Care

On November 16, the Students of St. Paul’s Wednesday Bible Adventures traveled to Aspirus Long

Term Care to sing songs, play the hand bells, and to visit with the residents. The children sang

patriotic songs, Christmas Carols, and hymns.

Before the show began, they shared some of their favorite table graces, and joined together with the

residents in reciting the Lord’s Prayer. They then had a wonderful snack provided by Aspirus. At the

end of the program, the children handed out cross bookmarks that they had made especially for the

LTC residents.

Wednesday Bible Adventures would again like to thank Margie Amos for her time and enthusiasm

working with the children and the hand bells, and thank you to Aspirus Long Term Care for having us

and for knowing how hungry the kids are after school and providing a much needed snack for them.

Also, we would like to thank Pam Luokka for setting this up and making it possible. We all very much

enjoyed it.

The program was filmed and then shown the next Sunday during services at St. Paul’s. If you were

unable to attend, it is posted on the Northern Lights Facebook page, and web site. We hope that you

will enjoy seeing the children putting one of their lessons of “Share the Light,” into action.

Help WOAS - FM 88.5 Turn Green by donating used cartridges (Inkjet & Laser jet) for

RECYCLING Items can be dropped off at the OASD office, the Ontonagon Township Library, and The Ontonagon Herald. Pick up can be arranged by calling, 813-0614, Ext 109, or contact Ken at ken@oasd.k12.mi.us

JOIN THE GREEN WAVE TODAY

Funds raised benefit the Ontonagon Area Schools and WOAS-FM 88.5, Your Sound Choice in Ontonagon Country.

As of December 2016, we will no longer have an outlet to recycle cell phones, but we are working on it!)

“And when we give each other Christmas gifts in His

name, let us remember that He has given us the sun and

the moon and the stars, and the earth with its forests

and mountains and oceans--and all that lives and move

upon them. He has given us all green things and

everything that blossoms and bears fruit and all that we

quarrel about and all that we have misused--and to save

us from our foolishness, from all our sins,

He came down to earth and gave us Himself.”

~~ Sigrid Undset

The annual Harvest Dinner

was held at St. Paul’s on

November 5, with 175 +

meals being served. Thank

you to all who helped in any

way to make this another

successful year! Thank you

to Taylor Saari, Noah Kaarto, Reece LaBine, &

Logan Latvis, members of last years Confirmation

class, who also came to lend a hand!

St. Paul’s Annual Harvest Dinner

Joan & Eli greeted everyone at the door.

The women knew how to get the job done

so that they were able to take a break!

Working hard to get everything ready.

ADVENT The season of Advent begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas day. The term Advent, means coming. The Advent season helps us prepare our hearts to remember the first coming of our Savior and the reason he came—his birth was for his death; his death was for our birth. Advent also reminds us that Jesus is coming again.

Advent Wreath CHILDRENS PAGE