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SUNDAYS
9:15 a.m. Fellowship Hall Christ in the World Today
Pastor Zimmermann
7:00 p.m. Off-site Women’s Bible Study
1st and 3rd Sundays June Schultz
TUESDAYS
7:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall Men’s Prayer Breakfast
Followed by the Worker Bees (work around the campus)
WEDNESDAYS
9:45 a.m. Room 10 The Book of Ezra – Adult Bible Study
Weekly Rev. Arnie Piering
FRIDAYS
6:45 a.m. Denny’s on Missouri Ave. Women’s Breakfast Bible Study
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Welcome to all who come here to worship our LORD. Another voice in
praise of Him is a wonderful blessing. To show our appreciation we would
like you to stop by our visitor center, located in the narthex, where you will
find gift bags. Please take one.
Please introduce yourself to Pastor Zimmermann and perhaps to others
you may notice just hanging around after the worship service has concluded. We sometimes get
so caught up in our excitement at seeing friends for the first time in the past week that we forget
to lookout for YOU! Thank you for joining us today, and please, thank our LORD for his free gift
of grace.
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Prayers of the People
For Our Church and Community
Sick, Hospitalized,
or Recovering: -Tom Brown -Marge Carver -Mary Lou Holdefer
-Dorothy Hornbuckle -Tawnya LaGrange -Cindy Taylor
-Gabe Costa, Daniel & Brandi’s baby son -Gloria Fletter, friend of Kris Narovec
-Daryl Grosso, friend of Dave Toll -Walter Otte, brother of Ralph Otte
-Jesse Wells, friend of Roger & Roxy Beougher -Elizabeth Kelly
Wedding Anniversary: -Lee & Rita Harrer, 53rd wedding anniversary, 12-1-09
Birthday: -Jennifer DeCresie, 16 years, 12-1-09
-Ashley Gangelhoff, 15 years, 12-1-09
-Laurie Snook, 12-4-09
(Birthdays & anniversaries, etc. will be put in FTF only when they have been requested by the individual, family, or friend. Thank you.)
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Serving in the Military:
Deployed:
-Tabor Cleberg, E3, Air Force, Kadena, Okinawa, Japan
-SPC Nathan Davis, Army, Afghanistan, cousin of Ronda Farris
-ET1SW Chris LaGrange, Navy, Africa & Afghanistan, an FLS Dad
-SSgt. Paul Mueckler, in Afghanistan on his 5th tour; Colleen Rabe’s brother
-Sgt. Jonathan Norton, great-nephew of Marge Carver; deployed for his second tour in Iraq
Stateside:
-Max Garrett, Army, son of Candy Garrett, Ft. Polk, Louisiana, temporarily under medical
care in Houston, Texas
-Janna Less, Air Force, daughter of Rev. & Mrs. Keith Less, to Tacoma, Washington
-Maj. Kurt Mueller, Army, now in the U.S. at Command & General Staff College,
Ft. Leavenworth, KS; grandson of Don & Joan Mueller
-Pvt. James Smith, Camp Pendleton, CA, the Holdefer’s granddaughter’s husband
-Danielle Taylor, PV2 Army, stationed at Ft. Jackson, S.C., granddaughter of Cindy Taylor &
niece of Matt and Rebecca Fordham
-GySgt. Steven Murray, USMC, presently stationed at MacDill AFB, Tampa, son of Marge
& Ken Murray.
MMFN Justin R. Holcomb, Navy, grandson of Carol Blue, is safely home! Thanks be to God. Carol
would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.
Flowers:
o Flowers are placed on the altar by Lee & Rita Harrer in
celebration of their 53rd wedding anniversary on December
1st and for many blessing received.
o Three pink roses are placed on the altar in celebration of
Ashley Gangelhoff’s 15th birthday and for many blessings
received.
o Two pink roses are placed on the altar in celebration of
Jennifer DeCresie’s 16th birthday from her family, Joe,
Laurie & Briana DeCresie.
Please pick up your arrangement immediately following the 10:30 service.
Sign-up sheets for future floral donations are available in a binder
in the narthex. Thank you.
Newspaper Ad - Sign-up sheet is available in the Narthex for members to help with the
expense of our weekly ad in the St. Pete Times. See the binder in the Narthex.
Please call the office by Wednesday a.m. to give your flower or newspaper dedication message.
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CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE
FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT, NOVEMBER 29TH AT 8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.
ADVENT WEDNESDAY (DEC. 2ND) AT 11:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT, DECEMBER 6TH AT 8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.
ADVENT WEDNESDAY (DEC. 9TH) AT 11:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M.
THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT, DECEMBER 13TH AT 8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.
ADVENT WEDNESDAY (DEC. 16TH) AT 11:00 A.M. AND 7:00 P.M.
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ADVENT, DECEMBER 20THAT 8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICES, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24TH AT 5:00 & 7:00 P.M.
CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP SERVICE, DECEMBER 25TH, AT 10:30 A.M.
SONG/PRAYER SERVICE, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26TH 6:30 P.M.
(COCOA & COOKIES TO FOLLOW IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL)
NEW YEAR’S EVE WORSHIP SERVICE, DECEMBER 31ST, AT 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR 2010 SATURDAY CONTEMPORARY SERVICES ARE 6:30 P.M.
REGULAR 2010 SUNDAY TRADITIONAL SERVICES ARE 8:00 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.
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Altar Guild…
…will be decorating the church Saturday, December 5th, at 9:00
a.m. We could use some strong men to help!
Bells: Beginning Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9, & 16th, Bells will be at 5:45 p.m.
On December 23rd, we will be back to our regular 6:30 p.m. bell rehearsal.
Adult Choir on December 2, 9, and 16th will be at 7:45 p.m. immediately after each
Advent service. December 23rd will resume our regular schedule at 7:30 p.m.
Call Ann Hinz, Worship Director, to join one of these musical praise groups: 727-462-8000 x 104.
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Men's Prayer Breakfast at First Lutheran
MEN, come meet together again this week for food for the soul and for
the body! Each Tuesday morning from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. our men’s
ministry hosts a fellowship and prayer breakfast in our First Lutheran
Fellowship Hall. Come and bring a friend. Don’t forget! Bring a
friend! Start your day praising the Lord!
We meet again next: Tuesday, December 1st
Featuring: The Rat Race
Speaker: Pastor Zimmermann
Next Weekend!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Ymmm…….Pecans!
Pecans for baking and eating are now available from Marj Crosmer at 531-3156.
All proceeds go to Valparaiso Women’s Guild.
• Pecan Halves: $8/lb.
• Dark chocolate covered pecans: $8/for 12 oz.
• Pecan Pieces: $7.50 /lb.
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Religious Community Services, Inc.
RCS Food Barrel
Please drop off your generous donation of non-perishable foods into
the barrel located in the church narthex. Many families are
suffering job and home losses and are in immediate need of non-
perishable food items. With our Christmas holidays coming very
soon, these families truly need your generosity and thoughtfulness.
Contact the RCS office at 727-531-6266 if you have any questions.
The Board for Christian Life is asking for your help on behalf of the Homeless
Emergency Project (HEP). On December 19th, from 10 am to 2 pm, please consider
bringing by both perishable and non-perishable food items to help them feed the
homeless. We know of the need during Thanksgiving, but sometimes people are
left out the rest of the year. Consider buying an extra turkey or other meat and
canned goods and come by the church. HEP will take your generous food offerings
and help feed the homeless. HEP served 103,000 meals in 2008. Please help them
in their mission efforts.
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Come Join the
Prayer Shawl Ministry!
We meet on December 2nd!
Knit or crochet at the church or at home. We are making
shawls for anyone that may need our prayers and love –
especially our shut-ins! Come to our meetings each
Wednesday from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the library. Yarn &
needle donations would really be appreciated. Bring
supplies with you and you can get started anytime! You
will be working “as unto the Lord” and have a very
pleasant time and fellowship.
Not sure if you want to play? Try us out at this next event:
Friday, November 27 - Fun & Games. Pizza and drink provided.
Parents can shop while the kids play!
Each day is only $5. If you decide to join the league, the cost will be credited towards
registration. If you already registered for the league, these events are FREE!
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Basketball Program Accepting Players
The First Lutheran Church and School Youth Basketball Program starts this December.
We are expecting 40 – 75 youth, ages 8 – 13, every Saturday morning at First Lutheran
Church and School.
Tony Wilson and Tim Thompson are our head coaches. Tony and Tim are experienced
youth basketball coaches. They are actively recruiting players and volunteers for a
successful program. Registration forms are available in the church narthex and school
office. Or, call Melvin Maciolek at 449-9185.
Were you aware that we have a First Lutheran Church and School group on
Facebook? We have news and information that concerns our church and school, as
well as, upcoming events. Come visit and join our group and invite your friends
from Facebook to visit us electronically.
Mission Statement:
First Lutheran School exists to proclaim the Gospel as we teach academic skills and Christian values,
establishing a strong foundation for a child to live a successful, positive, and Christ-centered life.
Our school was on vacation this past week. Our staff all took vacation while our
student body was home for the week. We hope you each had a very blessed
Thanksgiving with loved ones and friends.
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A Christmas Message
On Saturday, December 5th, at 1 p.m. the
backfield fence is going to be decorated with a
Christmas message in lights. This is a
wonderful message to the community from our
church.
We need a lot of volunteers to get this
done in a few hours. Could you please come
and help even if you can't stay for the whole
project? You can get to the fence from Lake
Avenue. The gate will be open.
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PTL Scrip Shop
Look for cards available before or after week-end services.
Don’t forget your cards for all your Christmas shopping!
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Sunday WORSHIP ..............................................................................................................8:00 a.m.
Pastor’s Adult Bible Study……….Fellowship Hall ..................................................9:15 a.m.
Kids’ Corner Sunday School……..…Room 10 .......................................................9:15 a.m.
WORSHIP ............................................................................................................10:30 a.m.
Monday Wee Dance…………………….…. Fellowship Hall .................................................5:45 p.m.
Basketball League Practice…………CLC .......................................................... 6:30 p.m.
Cub Scouts………………Fellowship Hall, Room 10 & School................................7:00 p.m.
Tuesday Men’s Prayer Breakfast……….. Fellowship Hall ............................................... 7:00 a.m.
Worker Bees………………........... Fellowship Hall .................................................8:00 a.m.
TangSooDo ………………….........Fellowship Hall…........................................ …..5:00 p.m.
Girls Scout Troop #823…..Fine Arts Room & School Library .................................6:00 p.m.
Altar Guild.................................…….Room 10.......................................................7:00 p.m.
Boy Scouts ………………………...Fellowship Hall .................................................7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Adult Bible Study……………………..Room 10 .......................................................9:45 a.m.
Advent WORSHIP .................... ...........................................................................11:00 a.m.
The Pinochle Group …………………Room 10 .......................................................1:00 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry ............……..Library ....................................................... 4:00 p.m.
Bell Practice .............................…Church Balcony ................................................5:45 p.m.
Girl Scouts # 684…………..Fine Arts/Multi Purpose Room ....................................6:45 p.m.
Cub Scout Pack Committee Meeting - Room 10 ....................................................7:00 p.m.
Advent WORSHIP .................... .............................................................................7:00 p.m.
Adult Choir Practice..................…Church Balcony ................................................7:45 p.m.
Thursday Wee Dance Aftercare………………Preschool........................................................2:45 p.m.
TangSooDo …..……………………Fellowship Hall .................................................5:00 p.m.
Basketball League Practice…………...CLC ....................................................... 6:30 p.m.
Praise Team …..……………………. Sanctuary......................................................7:30 p.m.
Friday Women’s Breakfast Bible Study—Denny’s Missouri Ave. ......................................6:45 a.m.
TangSooDo………………………. Fellowship Hall ................................................6:00 p.m.
Saturday 5th OE Serenity……………………………Room 10 ....................................................10:30 a.m.
Backstop Fence Decorating…………...Field...................................................... 1:00 p.m.
Praise Team Warn-Up.............. .............................................................................5:30 p.m.
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP...............................................................................6:30 p.m.
Sunday 6th WORSHIP ..............................................................................................................8:00 a.m.
Pastor’s Adult Bible Study………...Fellowship Hall ................................................9:15 a.m.
Kids’ Corner Sunday School……..….Room 10 ......................................................9:15 a.m.
WORSHIP ............................................................................................................10:30 a.m.
Children’s Church ..............................................................................................10:30 a.m.
“I should count a life well spent, and the world well lost, if, after tasting all its
experiences and facing all its problems, I had no more to show at its close, or to
carry with me to another life, than the acquisition of a real, sure, humble, and
grateful faith in the Eternal and Incarnate Son of God.”
P. T. Forsyth
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