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Auburn, California95603

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Bethlehem Lutheran Church

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

SCHEDULE

CHRISTMAS EVE

6:00 PM

7:30 PM

11:00 PM

CHRISTMAS DAY

10:00 AM Worship

2:00 PM Community Christmas Dinner

December 30

One Service 9:30 AM

Sharing Christ’s LoveSharing Christ’s LoveSharing Christ’s LoveSharing Christ’s Love

Worship Services

Saturday Evening 5:00 PM

Sunday Morning 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM

Evening Service of Meditation , Prayer

and Peace– Second and fourth Sun-

days a month at 5:30 PM

The Herald

I had my first Christmas sighting this year in late October. Yuletide decorations set

next to Halloween candy in the grocery store. I remember smiling and sort of chuckling

inside when I noticed. A big part of me is always very happy to see signs of the holiday

bringing warmth and cheer to a cold and dark winter.

On the other hand, I lament a little bit because I don’t think it is always a very good idea to

rush into Christmas. We have difficulty, to be sure, in slowing down and waiting,, but this

is what the season of Advent invites us to do. In Advent, we take time to come close to a

mystery as great and wonderful as Christmas. Without taking the time we may end up

missing the joy and the mystery all together.

The gift of Advent is that it gives us permission to value practices that are counter-cultural

yet life-giving: waiting, watching, wondering. Here are some suggestions on how you

might watch, wait and wonder:

If you haven’t read the Daily Lectionary, Advent is a good time to start. The readings

for each day are listed in the Herald each month. You’ll notice they are connected

to the scripture you heard in church on Sunday and to the scripture you hear the

following Sunday. In reading the passages ask, “What is God’s word for me today?

How will this word shape my life? How will I share this word with others?”

Add the midweek Advent services on Wednesday nights to your discipline of weekly

worship and participate in the all parish Advent event during the Sunday school

hour on December 2.

Take part in some home rituals: lighting candles on an Advent wreath, keeping an Ad-

vent calendar, setting aside a special time and place for prayer. Take time to be qui-

et. Practice purposeful silence. (See suggestions inside)

Remember the poor. Set aside money to give or take time to participate in ministries

for the hungry and homeless. Avoid the consumerist frenzy and consider alterna-

tive gift-giving. (See suggestions inside)

Take time to visit a homebound member or introduce yourself to someone at church

you don’t know very well.

Delay putting up a tree until Christmas Eve or just days before. Celebrate the twelve

days of Christmas in earnest beginning December 24 and lasting through the day

of Epiphany (January 6).

Advent invites us to fashion a special discipline of prayer, service and worship. What do

you think you will do? How might you watch, wonder and wait and so be opened to all

that God is doing in our lives and in the world around us? What might it look like for

you to come closer to the mystery, the wonder and the joy?

Peace,

Pastor Bryon

Pastor’s Page ~

Bethlehem Lutheran Church December 2012

CHURCH

STAFF

PASTOR

Bryon Hansen

OFFICE MANAGER

Joy Johnson

WORSHIP

COORDINATOR

Denise Nelson

FAITH COMMUNITY NURSE

Randi Olson

DIRECTOR OF

CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY

Kathye Hamm

CHURCH

COUNCIL

MEMBERS

President

Don Schultze

Vice President

Inge Hendersen

Secretary/Treasurer

Diane Allison

Members at Large:

Jaron Latona

Laura Hesse

Terry Mornin

Christie Sonmez

Get close to the Mystery

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PEACE ON EARTH AND GOOD WILL TO ALL!

In the busy-ness of the holiday season, we often forget the real

meaning of Advent and Christmas. It truly is time to go around

the table and ask guests what they appreciate and are thankful for

in their lives right now. Food is sustenance, and fun to prepare,

but should not take the place of the real meaning of the holiday.

Within the preparation plans of the day, the host or hostess

might want to think twice about trying to prepare all the dishes for

the meal. Being involved, from the youngest to oldest, in some

small way adds excitement and surprise to the day, whether it is in

the form of a new food dish or a new game to be played after the meal.

In some families, making the gifts for the gift exchange is the highlight, and is less expensive

for each person. Sometimes there are members of the family who have had misunderstandings

and melt downs during the year, but are expected to come to the gathering without malice or an-

ger. It takes a strong spirit to say, “this year, I am not going to argue or prejudge anyone in the

family. I just want to go, listen, hug, and love those who are there for the moment.” It will ex-

ceed expectations and one will find the day to be pleasant beyond what was dreaded.

The host and hostess have the right to curb alcohol and replace it with tasty hot apple cider or

eggnog, which will keep tempers mellow. Traditional games can be brought out of the closet for

the younger children to play, and if the weather cooperates, outside games such as Annie I Over

and Kick the Can will supply hours of fun and laughter. It is all worth the effort, but not to the

point of getting uptight. Delegate some of the days activities, and make a plan to have prayer

starting the day off, and ending before saying goodbye.

The Lord Be With You All, and a Very merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Randi, Faith Community Nurse

Advent is here and Christmas is just

around the corner. With Christmas

in mind, I would like to remind you that we have three services on Christmas Eve and one on

Christmas Day. I will be needing people to serve during those services. I will make phone calls

and send emails to see if you can help. Thank you ahead of time to all of you who serve during

these special services.

Peace, Denise Nelson, Worship Coordinator

Wholistic Health For the Soul

A Message from the Worship Coordinator

Daily Lectionary for December 2012

December Birthday’s

Sa Psalm 25:1-10

Nehemiah 9:26-31

Luke 21:20-24

1st Sunday of Advent Dec 2

Jeremiah 33:14-16

Psalm 25:1-10

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Luke 21:25-36

M Psalm 90

Numbers 17:1-11

2 Peter 3:1-18

Tu Psalm 90

2 Samuel 7:18-29

Revelation 22:12-16

W Psalm 90

Isaiah 1:24-31

Luke 11:29-32

Th Luke 1:68-79

Malachi 3:5-12

Philippians 1:12-18a

F Luke 1:68-79

Malachi 3:13-18

Philippians 1:18b-26

Sa Luke 1:68-79

Malachi 4:1-6

Luke 9:1-6

2nd Sunday of Advent Dec 9

Malachi 3:1-4

Luke 1:68-79

Philippians 1:3-11

Luke 3:1-6

M Psalm 126

Isaiah 40:1-11

Romans 8:22-25

Tu Psalm 126

Isaiah 19:18-25

2 Peter 1:2-15

W Psalm 126

Isaiah 35:3-7

Luke 7:18-30

Th Isaiah 12:2-6

Amos 6:1-8

2 Corinthians 8:1-15

F Isaiah 12:2-6

Amos 8:4-12

2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Sa Isaiah 12:2-6

Amos 9:8-15

Luke 1:57-66

3rd Sunday of Advent Dec 16

Zephaniah 3:14-20

Isaiah 12:2-6

Philippians 4:4-7

Luke 3:7-18

M Isaiah 11:1-9

Numbers 16:1-19

Hebrews 13:7-17

Tu Isaiah 11:1-9

Numbers 16:20-35

Acts 28:23-31

W Isaiah 11:1-9

Micah 4:8-13

Luke 7:31-35

Th Psalm 80:1-7

Jeremiah 31:31-34

Hebrews 10:10-18

F Psalm 80:1-7

Isaiah 42:10-18

Hebrews 10:32-39

Sa Psalm 80:1-7

Isaiah 66:7-11

Luke 13:31-35

4th Sunday of Advent Dec 23

Micah 5:2-5a

Luke 1:46b-55

Psalm 80:1-7

Hebrews 10:5-10

Luke 1:39-45 [46-55]

M Psalm 113

Genesis 25:19-28

Colossians 1:15-20

Tu Psalm 113

Genesis 30:1-24

Romans 8:18-30

W Psalm 113

Isaiah 42:14-21

Luke 1:5-25

Days around Christmas

Dec 22 Luke 1:46b-55

Micah 4:1-5

Ephesians 2:11-22

Dec 23 Luke 1:46b-55

Jon Tribur

Linn Tjornhom

Ann Leitze

Susie Beeck

Bob Thiessen

Tom Larson

Heather Campbell

Micah 4:6-8

2 Peter 1:16-21

Dec 24

Isaiah 9:2-7

Psalm 96

Titus 2:11-14

Luke 2:1-14 [15-20]

Dec 25

Isaiah 62:6-12

Psalm 97

Titus 3:4-7

Luke 2:[1-7] 8-20

Dec 26 Psalm 148

2 Chronicles 24:17-24

Acts 6:1-7; 7:51-60

Dec 27 Psalm 148

Proverbs 8:32-36

John 21:19b-24

Dec 28 Psalm 148

Isaiah 54:1-13

Revelation 21:1-7

Dec 29 Psalm 147:12-20

1 Chronicles 28:1-10

1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Dec 30 Psalm 147:12-20

2 Chronicles 1:7-13

Mark 13:32-37

Dec 31 Psalm 147:12-20

1 Kings 3:5-14

John 8:12-19

Dora Sather

Frank Hampton

Sue Gonella

Sophia Campbell

Don Schultze

Diane Williams

Rod Stoltenburg

Jane Vandenhoff

Diane Alison

Lucas Suter

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ing to the promises and not just according to our

wishes. Therefore, hope is always open-ended.

I have found it very important in my own life to

let go of my wishes and start hoping. It was only

when I was willing to let go of wishes that some-

thing really new, something beyond my own expec-

tations could happen to me. Just imagine what

Mary was actually saying in the words, “I am the

handmaid of the Lord….let what you have said be

done to me” (Luke 1:38). She was saying, “I don’t

know what this all means, but I trust that good

things will happen.” She trusted so deeply that her

waiting was open to all possibilities. And she did

not want to control them. She believed that when

she listened carefully, she could trust what was go-

ing to happen.

To wait open-endedly is an enormously radical

attitude toward life. So is to trust that something

will happen to us that is far beyond our own imag-

inings. So, too, is giving up control over our future

and letting God define our life, trusting that God

molds us according to God’s love and not accord-

ing to our fear. The spiritual life is a life in which

we wait, actively present to the moment, trusting

that new things will happen to us, new things that

are far beyond our own imagination, fantasy, or

prediction. That, indeed, is a very radical stance

toward life in a world preoccupied with control.

ALTERNATIVE GIFT GIVING As you’ve begun planning your holiday shopping list, perhaps you’re thinking

of the latest gadgets, newest toys or other popular gifts. But what if you could

give a gift that makes a real, life-changing difference? What if you could gift

something that was not only thoughtful and valuable, but that would also

transform the life of someone in need? This year, you can do just that. The

ELCA Good Gifts contains more than 50 different gift-giving options that

help grow our church, support new leaders and care for those around the world who live with hunger

and poverty. The gifts represent projects carried out by our church and support ministries and people

that need them most. Visit ELCA.org/goodgifts for a wide selection of gifts that really make a differ-

ence in peoples lives.

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH Are you new to Bethlehem? The journey of faith is for

you! This annual process of forming people in faith has its roots in the earliest centuries of the Christian

church. Anciently known as the Catechumenate (a word that means “a sounding in the ear”), this is a

dynamic process of spiritual growth. We welcome adults preparing for Baptism, and new to the Chris-

tian Journey, those new to the Bethlehem community, and those returning to the church after a time

away. Journey of Faith is an opportunity to deepen your faith and commitment through a process of

learning, reflection and growth in discipleship. The 2013 process will take place in small group session at

“The Well” on Wednesday evenings and in large group session every other Sunday afternoon beginning

January 13. Questions: Contact one of the Team members: Virginia Ward 823-5721, Ruth Dugan 885-

2890, Denise Nelson 885-5397, Karen Stein 637-4089, Art Otto 878-4504, or Loren Clark 888-0879

Check out this amazing FREE website

An Activity

From

www.vibrantfaithathome.org

Picture This By Jolene Roehlkepartain

Needed Bible, three or four pieces of 8½ by 11-inch white paper per family member, crayons or washable markers Prepare in Advance � Mark your Bible to Matthew 5:14-16 (or see text below) Activity Plan 1. Say this prayer aloud to begin. God, help us to be kind to others. Help us to be giving to others. Amen. 2. Ask someone to read aloud Matthew 5:14-16. "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.” Talk about how drawing pictures for others or sending them notes let’s our light shine and makes their day brighter. If this is too abstract of a concept for your children, talk about how the Bible says it’s good to do what we’re good at (such as drawing pictures or writing notes) and helping others. 3. As a family, talk about these questions: How do you feel when you’re drawing pictures? Why? How do you feel when we display one of your pictures? How do you feel when someone gives you something you want?

4. Give a piece of 8½ by 11-inch white paper to each family member. Have crayons and/or washable markers available. 5. Make a list of people who might enjoy getting something handmade from each family member. Include grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, neighbors, and other people who are important to your family. If you know of anyone who is sick or hurting, make something for that person as well. 6. Depending on the age of your child and their interest, have each person draw a picture to give away. For those who may feel self-conscious about drawing, have them write a note on the paper and decorate it with colorful designs. Notes could say, “I’m thinking of you.” “I love you.” “You always make me smile.” “I think you are the best.” 7. Create a drawing or hand-made note for a person. Encourage family members to make multiple drawings and/or notes to give to others. Sometimes adults and older children don’t want to give anything that they created. If that’s the case, ask your younger children if they would like to receive the picture or note. (Young children love getting pictures and notes from their parents and older siblings. Many will want a picture or note from each family member!) 8. Mail the hand-made creations or visit the person to deliver them. Encourage the person to display the picture somewhere in their home or office.

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FAITH FORMATION FOR KIDS

“Arise!” September 19, 2012—May 12, 2013

9:45—10:45 am

Arise! and join us for play-n-worship every Sunday! These play-along Bible stories help toddlers and twos know Jesus through purposeful play and joy-filled worship videos.

Arise! and join us for Godly Play every Sunday! This innovative learning draws on the traditions of ancient storytelling. The Godly Play classroom provides a space to worship God, not just speak about God. Just as adults experience the Sanctuary as sacred space, so do the children experience the Godly Play room as sacred space. Age 3 years – 5th grade

Wednesdays at “The Well” September 19, 2012—May 15, 2013

5:30pm Dinner 6:00—7:30 pm Class

Kids On Wednesday (K.O.W.) Holy Moly we’re bringing the Bible to life with animated Bi-

ble story retellings and activities that encourage creativity and imagination. Age 3 years – 5th

grade Nursery care is available for those too young to participate in K.O.W.

For more information talk to Mrs Kathye Hamm

Gathering Pennies for the Gathering Inn

Bethlehem’s kids would like to challenge you to col-

lect pennies (or nickels or dimes or quarters) for

the Gathering Inn!

Jars decorated by the K.O.W. class will be available

after church and on Wednesday nights. Bring your pennies and fill

the jars and help our homeless sisters and brothers.

MIDWEEK ADVENT SERVICES The first of two midweek Advent services will be Wednesday, December 5 at 7:00 PM. We will sing “Holden Evening Prayer”. Another midweek Advent service will be December 12th. Also an all church caroling expedition will take place on De-cember 19th

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BLESSING OF THE

NATIVITY SCENE

This blessing may be used when figures

are added to the nativity scene through-

out the days of Christmas.

Bless us, O God, bless us who

gather around this stable. As

we celebrate Christ’s birth into

the world, may we receive the

Christ child into our hearts

with gratitude and song.

Amen.

WAITING FOR GOD A reading from Henri Nouwen

Most of us think of waiting as something very

passive, a hopeless state determined by events total-

ly out of our hands. The bus is late? You cannot

do anything about it, so you have to sit there and

just wait. It is not difficult to understand the irrita-

tion people feel when somebody says, “just wait”.

Words like that seem to pus us into passivity.

But there is not of this passivity in scripture.

Those who are waiting are waiting every actively.

They know that what they are waiting for is growing

from the ground on which they are standing. That’s

the secret. The secret of waiting is the faith that the

seed has been planted, that something has begun.

Active waiting means to be present fully to the mo-

ment, in the conviction that something is happening

where you are and that you want to be present to it.

A waiting person is someone who is present to the

moment, who believes that this moment is the mo-

ment.

A waiting person is a patient person. The word

patience means the willingness to stay where we are

and live the situation out to the full in the belief that

something hidden there will manifest itselt to us.

Impatient people are always expe3cting the real

thing to happen somewhere else and therefore want

to go elsewhere. The moment is empty. But pa-

tient people dare to stay where they are. Patient liv-

ing means to live actively in the present and wait

there. Waiting, then, is not passive. It involves nur-

turing the moment, as a mother nurtures the child

that is growing in her. Zechariah, Elizabeth, and

Mary were very present to the moment. That is

why they could hear the angel. They were alert, at-

tentive to the voice that spoke to them and said,

“Don’t be afraid. Something is happening to you.

Pay attention.”

But there is more. Waiting is open-ended wait-

ing is hard for us because we tend to wait for some-

thing very concrete, for something that we wish to

have. Much of our waiting is filled with wishes: “I

wish that I would have a job. I wish that the weath-

er would be better. I wish that the pain would go.”

We are full of wishes, and our waiting easily gets

entangled in those wishes. For this reason, a lot of

our waiting is not open-ended. Instead, our waiting

is a way of controlling the future. We want the fu-

ture to go in a very specific direction, and if this

does not happen we are disappointed and can even

slip into despair. That is why we have such a hard

time waiting: we want to do the things that will

make the desired events take place. Here we can

see how wishes tend to be connected with fears.

But Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary were not

filled with wishes. They were filled with hope.

Hope is something very different. Hope is trusting

that something will be fulfilled, but fulfilled accord-

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In the days of Advent, Chris-tians prepare to celebrate the presence of God’s Word among us in our own day. During these four weeks, we pray that the reign of God, which Jesus preached and lived, would come among us. We pray that God’s justice would flourish in our land, that the people of the earth would live in peace, that the weak and the sick and the hungry would be strengthened, healed, and fed with God’s merciful presence. During the last days of Advent, Christians welcome Christ with names in-spired by the prophets: wis-dom, liberator of slaves, mighty power, radiant dawn and sun of justice, the keystone of the arch of humanity, and Emmanual-God with us.

TABLE PRAYER FOR ADVENT

Blessed are you, O Lord our God, the one who is, who was, and who is to come. At this table you fill us with good things. May these gifts strengthen us to share with the hungry and all those in need, as

we wait and watch for your coming among us in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

BLESSING FOR THE ADVENT WREATH (For use at home)

A candle on the Advent wreath is lit, and a prayer is said.

Blessed are you, Sovereign Lord, God of our ancestors: to you be praise and glory for ev-er! You called the patriarchs to live by the light of faith and to journey in the hope of your promised fulfillment. May we be obedient to your call and be ready and watchful to receive your Christ, a lamp to our feet and a light to our path; for you are our light and our salvation. Blessed be God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

All Blessed be God for ever.

The Christian household not only wel-

comes the light of Christ at Christmas, but celebrates the presence of that light throughout the Twelve Days, from Christmas until the Epiphany, January 6. In the Christmas season, Christians welcome the light of Christ that is al-ready with us through faith.

TABLE PRAYER FOR THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

With joy and gladness we feast upon your love, O God. You have come among us in Jesus, your Son, and your presence now graces this table. May Christ dwell in us that we might bear his love to all the world, for he is Lord forever and ever. Amen.

BLESSING OF THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful and all that is therein. Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy at your coming, O LORD, for you come to judge the earth. You will judge the world with right-eousness and the peoples with your truth. (Ps. 96:11-13)

Be praised, O God, for the blessings around us that point to you. Be praised, O God, for the signs of this holy season that awaken in us wonder. Praise for the steadfast green of this tree, like your love, en-during all seasons. Praise for the light that illumines our darkness, like Christ, who brings light to the world. Join our voices with those of the tree and of all creation, who sing at your coming: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. Amen.

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Women’s Ministry

DECEMBER GOOD

NEWS GIRLS The Women of the ELCA are celebrating

their 25th anniversary. On the bulletin board in

the Fellowship Hall is a list of where our dollars

go when we donate to WELCA. It is a long

list.Even though our women do not participate

in the regional and district functions, we do sup-

port WELCA with our regular offerings. Please

do read the list and see how “busy” our organi-

zation is. By the way, it is not supported by the

national or synod budgets. We are strictly a sep-

arate organization – as we are here at Bethle-

hem.

Now – on to December’s happenings: On De-

cember 4th the Quilting Plus will have a potluck

salad lunch beginning at 12:00. We invite all

who are interested in coming – you don’t need

to be a quilter. Bring a salad and 2 dozen cook-

ies to share. (If we have extras they could be

given to our homebound members).

The potluck lunch on the Decenber 4th will be

the last quilting day for the year. We will resume

January 8th since January 1st is New Year’s Day.

We always begin at 9:00 and end at Noon on lst

& 3rd Tuesdays. Lunch out with “the girls” is

always an option on Tuesdays after quilting.

Please join us for fellowship, fun, and service to

those in need of warmth and comfort of a

quilt. Love and Peace in this holiday season.

Kathryn Stoltenburg

PRAYER SHAWL

MINISTRY

The Prayer Shawl Ministry has been a bless-

ing to many. It means so much to the person

that receives a shawl or lap robe. The card

that is enclosed states “This was made for

you with love and prayers”. Many have been

delivered to our church family, hospice and

now to the Veterans Hospital with com-

mander Jonathan North on December 10thIf

you would like to be a part of this Ministry

contact me ……Jean Kinnison 530- 308-

2836. Yarn is available each Sunday at the first

service. Let me know if you come to the se-

cond service.

COMMUNITY

CHRISTMAS

DINNER

Bethlehem Lutheran is host-

ing the 23rd Annual Commu-

nity Christmas dinner on

Christmas Day. The Adopt-

A-Turkey roll program will be

available for those that wish to make a donation

to support this event. We will also need volun-

teers to help prep food, set-up, serve, deliver

and clean up. If you would like to be part of

this community celebration contact Dave

(530)885-4835m Susan (916)363-6227, the

church office (530)-885-4515, or talk to Dave

after church services in the Fellowship Hall.

At November's Council meeting we continued discussing Giving to God, our current book project. The author, Mark Allan Powell, makes a convincing case for making stewardship a way of life. One would hope that this theme resonates with a congregation that takes

its baptismal covenant seriously and which is about to transform itself into a missional church. The Council discussed, how in addition to our annual Generosity Sunday, we need to promote a Spirit of Thanks><Giving throughout the year. The question is: How? We are asking the Thanks-Giving Team to do a little brainstorming and to report back to Council on a course of action.

The Vision Team is in the process of transferring ownership of the Vision document to Council. The final revision will reflect Bethlehem’s many current ministries that were not men-tioned in the draft reviewed at the Vision Retreat. The Vision plan is considered a living docu-ment as it will guide us in all aspects of congregational living. Council adopted a significant name change for the 2013 budget. It is now called a Mission Spending Plan to reflect our new status as a missional congregation.

In closing, I want to wish everyone a Blessed New Year, Don Schultze, President

The Oct numbers are: income: $26561 expenses: $27752.31 balance— $1191.05

YTD $312361.46 exp $2987378.95

Bal $13623.51

Notes from

the Council

President

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Who: Everyone at Bethlehem!

When: Sunday, December 2 from 9:45 – 10:45

Where: The BLC Fellowship Hall

What: Devotions, treats and a chance to make an Advent Calendar for your family

Why: To join together as a church family and celebrate the beginning of Advent

Do you love to dance? Why not combine that love with worship and join us to learn a

liturgical dance for Christmas Eve. EVERYONE WHO IS IN KINDERGARTEN OR

OLDER IS WELCOME!!! The dance is very easy to learn and we will be wearing black

leotards or t-shirts and black tights or pants. An overskirt (for ladies) and red or gold

sash will be provided.

Rehearsals will be Sundays December 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 12:30 – 1:30 and Saturday,

December 22 from 10:00 – Noon

Questions or want to sign up? Talk to Mrs Kathye Hamm!

Pray for: Doug Haugen, Josh Daniel, Jean Kinnison, Dale Buse, Ron

Lindstrom, Rick Vastola, Caroline Davis Continue to pray for: Sue

Ostrem, Maxine Gillespie, Dave Scherman, Susie Beeck, Wayne Larson,

Steve Leimer, Jolene Kirk, Lillian Mierkey, Louise Lane, Dora Sather,

Inez Larson, Caroline Fake, Agnes Bensley, Dori Dralle, and Curtis Lee.

Those who mourn: Robbie Simon, The Ramirez Family, The Brower

Family and James Anderberg. Faithful Departed: Dale Anderberg, Robert Simon, Conrad Brower.

We pray for these ministries-Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson, Bishop Mark Holmerud, Sierra Pa-

cific Synod, BLC’s Church Council, Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Stephen’s Ministry, Pastor

Gerard Mahirane, and our sister parish in Kibungo (Rwanda), and the congregations in Tijuana.