Prayer Focus and Key Announcements for Dec. 3, 2005

PRAYER FOCUS The Rivera family; with health concerns we remember Baby Jane Elizabeth Kungie (Betty Lang’s granddaughter), Nelson LaPerriere (Joan Lufkin’s brother-in-law), Henry Livergood, Glenys Hamilton, Kevin & Yessenia Bisson’s baby Jayven, Dorothea Scoble, Shelley Morrison, Debbie Church (Frank & Marge Howes’ great-niece), Barry Williams (Dennis’s brother), Sharon Olejniczak, Carolyn Stump, Ottilie Stafford, Tom King (Bonita’s brother-in-law), Willama DeLima, Ed Fortmiller, Jim Norcliffe, Shawn Bisson, Enid Schmidt, and their families.

CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT are on the table in the foyer. Sign them and brighten the life of a church family friend. Ministry of Nurture

WE INVITE YOU to join our church family for an all-church dinner as part of homecoming after the 11:00 service today. Next Sabbath the visitors will be invited to the Creighton’s home.

HOMECOMING WEEKEND Welcome to all our visitors!
Ø Today:
€ After Church: Fellowship dinner. Members: bring your favorite holiday foods.
3:00 p.m.: Hymn sing in the sanctuary: “Sing the Season,” with Michelle Williams & friends. There will be many instruments and soloists, including the organ and piano. Come and enjoy!
€  8:00 p.m.: Atlantic Union Wind Symphony Christmas concert in Machlan Auditorium, under the direction of Earl Raney.
Ø Tomorrow:
€  1:00–5:00 p.m.: Holiday Festival for all ages at Thayer Conservatory. Holiday crafts, food, a silent auction, mini-concerts throughout the afternoon.

OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH in Westminster is having its annual outdoor nativity today and tomorrow from 6:00–8:00 pm. It’s always very enjoyable. Dr. Ray Sauls & family and animals will present our Live Nativity here at the College Church on Sabbath, December 17, at 3:00 pm. Plan to invite someone to come with you and stay for SLA’s Evensong program at 4:00 pm in the sanctuary.

PASTOR “MO” & JANE will be away December 5–15. If you need pastoral assistance please call the church office as others on the pastoral staff will be available.

STERLING HEALTHCARE MINISTRY Our monthly service will be this Friday at 10:00 am instead of the fourth Friday this month. Interested in participating? Please contact Michelle Willliams at 508.728.6495.