2008
Members Directory
It’s that time of year again for us to
start compiling addresses and phone
numbers for the 2008 members
directory. If we need to update the information we
published in last year’s directory please submit the
changes
to the church office.
Do
we have your college students addresses? Please make sure to advise the office.
During the Advent season
Poinsettias are placed in the Sanctuary in honor or in memory of loved ones. If
you would like to order a poinsettia, please call the church office with your
request. The price of poinsettias will be $23.50.
Butter Braids will be here on Dec 18th. We ordered some extras, contact Mary if you
would like one or more.
Christmas Eve December 24th
Communion and Candle Lighting @ 7:00 pm.
Holiday
Food Baskets
The Emmaus House has begun to prepare food baskets for
Christmas. They have scheduled December 21 to hand out baskets. If you
would like to help fill the baskets the following items would be greatly
appreciated: Ham/Chicken, Dry Beans, Corn, Soup, Green Beans, Nuts,
Mashed/Sliced Potatoes, Mac N Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Cake or Cookie Mixes,
Bread
CHILDREN’S
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19th
The
evening starts with a Pot Luck dinner at 6:00 pm and the program will begin
immediately following dinner.
Update from Music Ministry:
Special Music in December will be the Children’s Music
Program, rehearsals Saturdays at 10 or 11:00 am with Pat Sanders; a Christmas
Cantata, rehearsals Wednesdays at 8:00
pm; Church Band music after church; the Bell Choir; Christmas Carol Hymn Month
= Much congregational singing; keep your eyes open for more!!
December Hymns will be: #41 "O Come, All Ye Faithful; #9 O
Come, O Come, Emmanuel; #48 Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; #2 Come Thou Long
Expected Jesus; #23 Angels We Have Heard on High; #22 Angels From the Realms of
Glory; #29 Go Tell it on the Mountain; #28 Good Christian Friends Rejoice; #37
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly; #368 I've Got Peace Like a River; #53 What Child is
This; #25 Away in a Manger; #38 It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; #31 Hark the
Herald Angels Sing; #40 Joy to the World; #66 We Three Kings; #59 While
Shepards Watched Their Flocks; #44 O Little Town of Bethlehem
Choir Offerings will be: "Majesty"; "Bell Carol of the
Kings (featuring Mary Lynn Buchele on Keyboard); "Promise of Peace" a
Christmas Cantata; "Listen to the Lambs" (featuring the Children);
"Dancing Into the Promise."
January will feature: Wally Hamann, vocal
solo; and a praise feature at the end of the month.
Please see the website for specifics on times and
dates of all music www.pcgardencity.org
Christmas Blessings to you! May your heart by warmed by the gift of
everlasting life through Jesus Christ.
Mary
Pick up one of these new arrivals in case you get snowed
in!
90 Minutes in Heaven, A True Story of Death and Life,
Don Piper A New
York Times bestseller, and a testament to the truth of heaven as spoken of in
scripture; encouraging to anyone recovering from serious injuries, facing end
of life issues or the loss of a loved one.
Why Men Hate Going to Church, David Murrow I’d love to hear what you think about the author’s ideas &
conclusions!
MySpace® My Kids, A Parent’s Guide to Protecting Your
Kids and Navigating MySpace, by Jason Illian
Family Survival in an X-Rated World, A Practical Program
for Guarding Your Heart and Protecting Your Home, by Adrian Rogers and
Steve Rogers
Make Your Own Prayers Using magnet pictures, words
and letters, children can create their own prayers of praise, saying they are
sorry, giving thanks, asking for help. (donated by Pat Sanders)
In the Presence of My Enemies, by Gracia Burnham
Five years ago a missionary couple from Wichita was
kidnapped by terrorists. This is the
gripping account of their year in the Philippine jungle.
Singing through the Night, Courageous Stories of Faith
from Women in the Persecuted Church,
Anneke Comapnjen
Parents and Grandparents as Spiritual Guides, Nurturing
Children of the Promise, by Betty
Shannon Cloyd
The Case for Christ, A Journalist’s Personal
Investigation of the
Evidence for Jesus,
Lee Strobel. The author, a
former atheist, former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune, writes this like
the bestselling author that he is.
Regular
Schedule for Sunday school December 23rd and January 6th
December 30th we will have an Intergenerational Sunday school
in the Fellowship Hall.
Automatic Withdrawals
If you would like to set up an automatic withdrawal,
please contact Audrey Law or the church office and the form will be sent to
you.
For
those who want to make a pledge, but have not made one yet, there is still time
to stop by the office or call the office to get a pledge card sent out. It is important
to note that unpledged gifts are also very important to the financial strength
of our church and are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS FOR SUNDAY
December 16, 2007
Greeters - Bob and Audrey Law
Advent Family - N/A at time of printing
Ushers - Chip and Elizabeth Marcy, Ken and Connie Harsha
Fellowship - The Deaver family
Sound Technicians - Michael Heatwole and Mitchell Watson
Church
Family and Friends
in
Need of Special Prayers:
Virginia Meschke, the Burnside family, Ruth Richards, Bill Saunders,
Jack Reeve, Laurie Bock, Gary Friesner, Greg Adams, Charles Ayers, Bob Whippo,
Debbie Harden, Gladys Cripe, Dave Sweley, Yvonne Allman, Laurie Bock, Pat
LeClerc, Susan Brookover, Dale Meadors, Marge Williams, Linda Friesner, Jay
Unger, Doreen McDonald, Glen Woods, John Hoxie, Caroline Sundquist, Nancy
Stegman, Belinda Fouse, Kim Eakes, Ruth Oliver, Pat Keeney.
(Please call the church with your personal
prayer request). God Bless All Of
You.
The following families have recently lost loved ones.
Please pray for the family of Laramee and Raelee James.
This week’s prayer families: Rex and Mary Burden.
This week’s prayer church: The First Presbyterian Church in
Kingman, KS.
