A BEACON OF CHRISTS LOVE, SPIRIT-FED, SERVING OTHERS

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Events: Archdeacon visit Mary & Martha Christmas dinner New prayer list Arras reception

Advent: the season of wonder

By The Rev. Jon Hall
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written liturgies as early as the 6th century. Advent is traditionally thought of in two ways: anticipation for the Feast of the Incarnation, in which we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ here on earth and hope in the Second Coming of Christ. The way we ponder these aspects of the season may include special prayers to use at meal times at home, devotions for each day according to an Advent calendar or booklet Continued on page 3

You may wonder why there are no red and green adornments at St. Martins in the early weeks of December. Everywhere else you go there is already Christmas music and

Holiday Worship at St. Martins

Saturday, Dec. 17 5 p.m. - Blue Christmas
(for those suffering grief or loss)

Saturday worship Advent, contd Christmas, contd Christmas pageant ECW holiday news Holiday outreach Advent hope Sunday school news Christmas flower coupon Scholarship winner update Youth ministries Lunch Bunch Vestry nominations Adult CF classes Milestones: Birthdays Marriages New members Staff hours Baptisms Lay Ministry Schedule December Calendar All-parish Christmas dinner

endless advertisements. However our Christian calendar has an intentional time of preparation which includes the four weeks leading up to Christmas Day. This distinct season is called Advent, which comes from the Latin for coming or arrival and has been traced to

Saturday, Dec. 24 5 p.m. - Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist 10:30 p.m. - Christmas Carols and Holy Eucharist Sunday, Dec. 25 8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. Christmas Morning Holy Eucharist Friday, Jan. 6 6:30 p.m. - Epiphany Service

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Christmas: keep opening the gifts

By The Rev. Emily Jesus is the original Christmas gift. So this Christmas when you unwrap your presents, dont leave Jesus under the tree. Make sure you open that gift! Share whats inside. For in the gift of Jesus we find, as he grows up, the gift of Christ: Gods Chosen One proclaiming good news to the poor and freedom to captives, healing the sick and lame, overcoming death and the grave, and invitHillquist Davis Growing up, I remember my family had one special recipe that we made once a year. My mom and I would spend hours ing his followers to live on in him and he in us, so that we also might become children of God. And when we open that next gift the gift of our inclusion in the Body of Christ we find that we also are the gift, the gift that still needs opening. We are still unwrapping the mysteries of Incarnation as we pursue our baptismal vow of seeking Continued on page 3

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chopping nuts and mixing and baking, and on Christmas morning after taking turns opening our presents, we would feast on Jesus Birthday Cake. It helped us remember, Jesus is the reason for the season. And this is true:

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Announcements and Events

Archdeacon to visit St. Martins: Dec. 11
By Deacon Susan Naylor

Christmas Dinner: Dec. 18

By Jim McLaughlin

Confirmed and Received in the Episcopal Church

VISIT OUR WEBSITE: stmartinschurch.org

St. Martins is pleased to welcome the Ven. Mark Sluss, Archdeacon for the Community of Deacons in our Diocese on Sunday, Dec. 11. Archdeacon is an administrative title given by the bishop to either a priest or a deacon in charge of a particular administrative area, such as heading up the community of deacons. Mark will be present and preaching at the 10:15 a.m. service and will speak on the role of deacons in our diocese in an adult forum offering in Park Hall.

St. Martins Mens Group is host- St. Martins members Liz and Jim Arras were received and ing a family-style Christmas dinner after the 10:15 service Sunday, Dec. 18. Family and friends are invited to enjoy good food and fellowship in anticipation of the holidays. $7 per person / $20 family is appreciated to cover food costs. confirmed (respectively) into the Episcopal Church by Bishop Wayne Smith on Sunday, Oct. 30.

for our complete parish calendar, the latest news, pictures and schedules from St. Martins Church.

New Prayer List

By The Rev. Virginia Noel Want to be involved at St. Martins but dont have time? Want to be a part of our ministry but cant make the commitment? Try this one: pray once a week for parishioners who are living with chronic pain or have a chronic illness. Liz and Jim completed confirmation classes at St. Martins last year, but were unable to attend the confirmation service at Christ Church Cathedral with the rest of their class last spring. So the couple caught up with the Bishop at a regularly scheduled visit at St. Timothys Episcopal Church in Creve Coeur to make their

Mary & Martha Guild: Dec. 14

By Anne Gravatte The Mary & Martha Guild will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. for our Christmas meeting and lunch. Mariam Jenkins will share a Christmas message with us once more. We will once again gift the women in need in lieu of a gift exchange. The choice is up to you and may be either a personal item or toiletries. If you have not signed up to join us for this occasion, please let your caller know no later than Dec. 1.

Other members of St Martins will be praying also, but you will not be meeting as a group. You may pray while driving to work, walking the dog, or doing dishes. This prayer list is unlikely to change, that being the nature of you want to pray for these people. You may simply say their names before God. Or you may use a prayer from the Prayer Book.

chronic illnesses. You pick when membership official. If you are interested in being confirmed, received or reaffirmed in the Episcopal Church, St. Martins will be holding classes for youth and

If you are interested in this minis- adults in early 2012. Watch for more information in our try, please contact Virginia at church, or via e-mail at [email protected], or by phone at 636-779-2807. January newsletter.

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Saturday evening worship takes root

By The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis At Worship under Construction these past five weeks, weve been developing our Saturday evening Eucharist by a process of worship and debriefing, trial and error. Sometimes it was so rough, it seemed we should be wearing hard hats! But we are settling into a mellow groove. It is an informal service with participation of many who come, especially kids. We offer the opportunity to let the scriptures read you as we hear and respond to the Sunday Gospel passage in several translations. The service, which is taking place every Saturday at 5 p.m., is geared toward flexibility, hospitality, and peace. In December, several diverse special events will take place in the context of this worship time:
Saturday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m. Worship & Fellowship with Bishop Stephen Dokolo and his wife Lillian Clement Saturday, Dec. 17, 5 p.m. A Blue Christmas Communion

This time of year can be hard on those of us who grieve. This simple yet deeply moving Advent worship service provides a time of prayer, meditation, candlelight and music that acknowledges and honors sadness and mixed feelings that holidays sometimes provoke and help us offer them up to God.
Saturday, Dec. 24, 5 p.m. Christmas Pageant & Holy Eucharist

Bp. Stephen will preach for us and celebrate the Eucharist followed by a reception in Park Hall. We are looking to spice up this worship with African liturgy and music.
Saturday, Dec. 10, 5 p.m.

The children of St. Martins take center stage for a fun re-telling of the traditional Christmas story. All ages are invited! (Candlelight Christmas service will begin at 10:30 on Christmas Eve.)

Simple and peaceful worship at the chapel. Come and center.

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(see our tract rack), and making quiet time during the day to consider what the presence of Christ means to us in the year ahead. The scriptures we read on Sundays reflect this sense of preparation as well. The color we use in this season is the deep blue of the night sky just before mornings light. Historically purple was used, but Advent deserves its own color so that it is not confused for another Lent. Advent contains messages of penitence but with a sense of joy that the birth of Christ brings. Advent is also the beginning of the Churchs calendar, which starts Nov. 27 this year. This is when a new cycle of daily and Sunday scripture readings and prayers are begun. We hope that you will take this season of Advent to peacefully get ready for our celebrations Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Peace to you in this season of wonder, Fr. Jon

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and serving Christ in all people (including ourselves). As Christians, our celebration of Christmas can be so much deeper than a mere exchange of presents. By Gods grace we are what we eat: The gifts of God for the People of God, as we say during Communion. As Christ nourishes us in the Eucharist, we are called into the cycle of nourishing others. Homework: This Christmas, lets try to name for each person in your household even for yourself at least one gift or skill that each of you is sharing with others as you are accepting Christs invitation to transformation. Try to name one way that each of you is a Gift of God for the People of God a birthday gift for Jesus. Yours looking forward in Christ, emily+

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Childrens Christmas pageant

Children of all ages and talents are invited to be a part of this years Christmas pageant. The
Advent Calendars Pick up a free Advent calendar in the Narthex and count down the days till Christmas!

pageant will be presented during our 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. St. Martins member Ralph Trieschmann will direct the event again this year. Anyone interested in being involved as an actor, musician, chorus member or a behind-the-scenes helper should contact Ralph at [email protected]. Rehearsals will be held after church on Dec. 4, 11 and 18 (and possibly more please watch for details).
Ralph Trieschmann (right) directs kids in last years Christmas pageant.

ECW holiday news

By Susan Gillies, ECW President

Christmas Ornament
The 2nd annual ECW Christmas ornament has arrived! Add to your collection and purchase an ornament between services during December. If you missed the ornament last year featuring the mosaic on the outside wall of the church, there are still some available. This year's ornament displays a stained glass window from the sanctuary and future ornaments will continue the series with additional windows from behind the altar. Please contact Susan Gillies if you would like to purchase an ornament and are unable to come to church to get one.

Cookie Exchange
Please join the Episcopal Church Women for our annual cookie exchange on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the library. Please bring three to four dozen cookies, a container to take cookies home in for yourself, and a small appetizer to share. If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, please also bring a wrapped gift valued at $15 or under. All women of the church and their friends and family are welcome- please join us for a delicious and fun evening!

Holiday outreach opportunities

Please see a complete giftgiving list on our website at stmartinschurch.org

We have many opportunities to share our gifts with those less fortunate this holiday season. St. Martins Outreach Committee is sponsoring two gift-giving events: St. Nicholas Gift Giving for Circle of Concern: Pick up a tag in Park Hall and purchase a gift on one of our adopted familys

wish list. Return the wrapped gifts no later than Dec. 5. Episcopal City Mission Gift Giving: Purchase new clothing, games or toiletries to help youth in detention. Return your unwrapped gifts no later than Dec. 15.

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Anticipation and hope in Advent

By Earl Naylor, Music Director With the beginning of the Advent season comes many changes in our worship life: different service music, a new lectionary cycle, and new colors for the paraments and clergy stoles. This year, beginning December 4, we will have a new set of vestments and paraments for Advent, which will be blue. Historically, the primary sanctuary color of Advent is purple. This is the color of penitence and fasting as well as the color of royalty to welcome the Advent of the King. The penitential aspect is still there today, but a greater emphasis has been placed on hope and anticipation. We use the color blue to symbolize this expectation and waiting. Many Protestant churches now use blue to distinguish the Season of Advent from Lent. Royal blue is sometimes used as a symbol of royalty. Some churches use bright blue to symbolize the night sky, the anticipation of the impending announcement of the Kings coming, or to symbolize the waters of Genesis 1, the beginning of a new creation.

Diocesan Advent Lessons and Carols

Experience the traditional Bible readings and Advent carols with members from around our diocese. Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral St. Louis

Toddler Sunday school classes set to begin

By Kay Fletcher St. Martins Sunday School will soon be offering classes for two- and three-year-olds. The classes will begin in January and meet on the second and fourth Sunday each month from 9:30 till 10 a.m. The classes will be held in the nursery and will be led by Susan Miraflores. In other Sunday school news, Rev Emily met with grades 1 through 5 on St. Martin's Day (Sunday, Nov. 13). The children learned about sign language. What a wonderful experience! If you haven't registered for Sunday School, please join us and register in your child's classroom, or call me (636326-9833) and I'll get the info to you. It's important that we have a registration form for each child or youth. Registration is always OPEN. See you in Sunday School!
Sunday School children sang for the congregation on Music Sunday, October 29.

Christmas Flowers Coupon

Donate to the Flower Fund with this coupon and help the Altar Guild provide poinsettias and other flowers to decorate the church for Christmas. To participate, fill out this coupon and return it with your contribution no later than Dec. 18. Please note Christmas Flowers on your checks memo line. Drop this coupon with your donation in the offering plate during a service or mail to the church office. Your Name:

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Scholarship winner excels in her first semester

By Carole Clary St. Martins 2010 College Scholarship recipient Chelsea Johnson is doing well in her first semester at Missouri State University in Springfield. She was recommended as a deserving, well-qualified student by Circle of Concern. She is proving herself to be an excellent choice. 10-year-old boy this semester. Chelsea says that their favorite thing to do after they eat is to shoot hoops. ABCs Extreme Home Make-Over program producers selected Chelsea along with other students in the Nursing Department to go to Joplin for several days to work on one of the seven houses the show will be building for residents whose homes were destroyed by the storm. Although she said she was
St. Martins scholarship winner Chelsea Johnson (far right) with friends at Missouri State University. Chelsea (right) and friends working with Extreme Home Makeover in Joplin.

Bulge during the winter months of 1944-45. Chelsea already has plans for this summer. She hopes to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) so that she can help those afflicted with Alzheimers. She also hopes to get funding to spend time in Costa Rica

grateful for the opportunity to Chelsea has declared a major in Nursing with a minor in Spanish. She has a strong GPA going into final exams, finds time to participate in extracurricular activities and continues to do volunteer work in the community as she did when she was a student at Parkway South High School. Chelsea is a midfielder (D-wing) on Missouri States first lacrosse club team and volunteers with the Big Brother Big Sister organization in the Meal Time Buddy Program. The program provides children who attend the local Boys and Girls Clubs with a meal-time partner and friend for one or two hours a week. She is mentoring a help and to be a part of such an exciting project, the most exciting day of her life happened in October when she was chosen to accompany her Grandfather, Norman Dale Miller, on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. to visit World War II memorials. Mr. Miller fought with the 3rd Army at the Battle of the

perfecting her Spanish. Her passion to become a bilingual nurse began when she spent the summer before her junior year in Peru. Chelsea has chosen to live in a Living and Learning dormitory where she is surrounded by other students majoring in the medical field. She considers all her suite-mates good friends. They enjoy exploring Springfield shops and cafes just for fun. Chelsea feels that Springfield is an interesting town and a great place to go to school.

Chelsea visited Washington, D.C. with her grandfather in October.

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St. Martins youth: reaching out to Joplin

By Heidi Gioia, Director of Youth Ministries As reported in last months issue of Messages, the vestry voted to give one-third of this years garage sale proceeds to Joplin relief and rebuild efforts. After visiting the area in October, we discussed how to make faithful decisions. We brainstormed a list of ideas, talked to Joplin residents and researched area organizations. After prayerful consideration, our youth are proud to announce the recipients of our outreach funds. Heres a summary of the efforts they will be funding this year: Purchasing Christmas gifts for Joplin children in need Funding a spring social for both the Joplin High School and Middle School Student Councils in an effort to bolster spirits Donating toward the regreening of city parks Supporting Childrens Haven, an organization that provides temporary shelter to children whose families are in crisis
Youth Group Lock-in:
19 middle school students attended the youth group lock-in at St. Martins Nov. 18-19. (left) Youth group leader Jim Arras lends a hand during Cake Boss competition. (right) Kat, Hope and Kyle show off their tasty creation.

In addition to sending money to these worthwhile organizations, the youth are excited to DO missional work in Joplin in 2012. To that end, we plan to do the following: Join the high school & middle school for their socials & getting to know them a little better Assist with the planting of trees and greenery Assist with light construction jobs for the Lafayette House transitional housing project, an initiative of the Diocese of Western Missouri Its exciting to see how our youth are really coming to understand what mission is all about. They are meeting people and hearing their stories, discerning where we can help make a difference, and giving our time, talent and treasure. This is the beginning of something transformational!

Upcoming Youth Events:

Peace Meal Project: Saturday, Dec. 3, 1:30 to 7 p.m. High school students are invited to prepare a meal for the community at St. Johns Episcopal Church in Tower Grove. Sign up in Park Hall or via e-mail ([email protected]) Sunday Evening Gathering: Sunday, Dec. 4 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Well share a meal, worship together, play games and break in to small groups for discussion. * Due to scheduling conflicts, the Dec.17 Middle School Service Day at Circle of Concern has been postponed until 2012. Holiday Party: Wednesday, Dec. 28 Stay tuned for details of when and where well get together over the holiday break to enjoy a day of games, food & fun.

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Lunch Bunch Adventures

By Mary Pomeroy It was an overcast, chilly Autumn day, but twenty-two hardy Lunch Bunch members (singles and couples) ventured out recently to visit the Daniel Boone home and Boonesfield Village in Defiance, MO. Many were surprised and pleased with all of the additions to the Boone village that had taken place since their last visit. The Boone home itself has undergone more restoration as well. Our tour guide was fun and extremely knowledgeable. After our visit to the historic home and village, the group happily moved on to Montelle Winery for a little wine tasting and lunch. The sun did peep in and out at the winery showing off the beautiful fall colors glowing in the valley below the winery. It was a great trip for all. The Lunch Bunch group meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. in Park Hall. Bring a sack lunch and join us next month! Coffee and dessert supplied by the host of the month.

Vestry nominations
The search is on for members who would
ST. MARTINS ANNUAL MEETING Sunday, Jan. 29 Worship: 9 a.m. Coffee: 10 a.m. Meeting: 10:30 a.m. Reminder: All ministry leaders should submit reports to Parish Administrator Janet Theiss by Jan. 23

Members are elected on a rotating basis. This year, we have four positions to fill. The vestry nominating committee relies on the congregation to nominate members for these positions. To serve as a vestry member, you must be confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church, attend worship regularly and be an active participant in the life of our church. If you or someone you know would like to be considered for a vestry position, please contact Sherrie Algren at [email protected].

like to help guide the affairs of our church for the next three years. The vestry nominating committee is now accepting applications for elections at our January 29 Annual Meeting. Vestry members help discern, establish, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures for our parish. The vestry meets once each month and each member is assigned responsibilities for various ministries within our parish. There are 12 members on the vestry and they each serve three-year terms.

Adult formation classes in December

By Carole Clary Enjoy fellowship and explore your faith with the Adult Christian Formation Committee with classes each week from 9 till 10 a.m. in the Upper Laird. Dec. 4 - St. Nicholas Tradition/Advent Program with Fr. Jon Hall & Deacon Susan
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Dec.11 - The life, work & ministry of the order in the Diocese of MO with The Venerable Mark Sluss, Archdeacon, Convener of Deacons in the Diocese of MO Dec.18 - Book of Job: Why Bad Things Happen to Good People with John Lange Dec.25 - Christmas / No classes

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Milestones at St. Martins

December Birthdays
Dec. 2 - Bob Huheey Dec. 3 - Grace Phillips - Jane Lee Dec. 4 - Jeff Klieve Dec. 5 - Micki Quinn - Vikram Khanna Dec. 6 - Nan Johnson - Stewart Wiles Dec. 7 - Jim Pendleton - Karen West Dec. 8 - Judi Moon - Dana Kelly-Manternach Dec. 9 - Ellie Ecker Dec. 10 - Kay Anstine - Drew Wiles Dec. 11 - Adele Niblack - Jim Cash Dec. 12 - Lin Edwards Dec. 14 - Roshara Holub - Landon Dieck Dec. 15 - Jack Steele - Carol Johnson - Sean Parker - Eric Johnson - Brian Calhoun Dec. 16 - Rich Brown Dec. 17 - Evie LaRock - Joe Fletcher - Dan Ford - Adam DuPont Dec. 18 - Heather Vogt - Katie Montgomery Dec. 19 - Jeffrey Moore Dec. 20 - Rebecca Barger - Reid Johnson Dec. 21 - Mary Nell Brooke - Stephanie Wiles - Lucas Fortune Dec. 22 - Louis Fricke, Jr. Dec. 24 - Ruth Minster - Carol Sanders - Landon Fortune Dec. 25 - Bob Pomeroy Dec. 26 - Anita Bucher - Paige Bostic Dec. 31 - Mary Ann Tasch - Mark Warren - Molly Clince

Marriage
Debbie Glazer & John Matthews Nov. 12

Baptisms

St. Martins Welcomes New Members:

Brian, Ann, Henry & Charles Kidd Vik Khanna, Teri Duetsh & Jayson Khanna Brad, Shannon, Parker & Landon Dieck

Staff Hours
St. Martins staff is here to serve the needs of the parish. Please remember nearly all employees have flexible hours, so please call ahead if you need anything.
The Rev. Jon Hall, Rector Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays The Rev. Emily Hillquist Davis, Assistant Priest Saturday evenings, alternating Mondays and Wednesdays The Rev. Susan Naylor, Deacon Sundays 7:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays 2-5 p.m. Thursdays 2-6 p.m. Earl Naylor, Music Director Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (afternoons) Heidi Gioia, Youth Ministries Director Sundays Mondays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays 3-8 p.m. Janet Theiss, Parish Administrator Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Michelle Magee, Assistant to the Clergy Monday - Friday 8:45-11:30 a.m. Susan Cupini, Sexton Sundays 6:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Mondays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Tom Warrington, Sexton Tuesdays & Thursdays 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Janis Greenbaum, Communications Coordinator Mondays & Tuesdays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Father Jon welcomes newly baptized Gabriella Gatto with parents Nicki and Dave on Nov. 13

Shannon and Brad Dieck hold Parker and newly-baptized Landon with Father Jon and sponsors Dennis Dieck and Stacy Kesting on Nov. 13.

Did we miss your birthday? Send your important dates and announcements to jgreenbaum@stmartinschurch.

Cameron Cadena enjoys lunch with his parents, Angela and Chuck at our Newcomers and New Members Lunch, following his baptism on Nov. 6.

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Lay Ministries Schedule for December

(Dec. 18, continued) 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Mary K & Erv Heyde 1st Lesson: Andrew Wiles 2nd Lesson: Ralph Trieschmann Prayer Leader: Jack Hauser Chalice Bearers: Jack Hauser, John Lange Ushers: Chuck Batch, Steve Gillies, Bob McElroy, Mark Edwards Healing Ministers: Diana Hauser, Judi Batch Eucharistic Visitors: Rebecca Barger, Leanne Lyle Nancy Young, Jennifer Neckermann Acolytes: Childrens Worship Leader: Julie Clark Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson DECEMBER 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE 5 p.m. Pageant Greeters: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit 1st Lesson: Jeanne King 2nd Lesson: Daryl Norman Prayer Leader: Mary K Heyde Chalice Bearers: Daryl Norman, Mary K Heyde Ushers: Steve Gillies, Wayne Peters, Tom Baranowski, Sarah Aleman 10:30 p.m. Candlelight Service Greeters: Theresa & Rich Luebcke 1st Lesson: Rina Chittooran 2nd Lesson: Judi Batch Prayer Leader: Jane Klieve Chalice Bearers: Chuck Batch, Jeff Klieve Ushers: Steve Young, Mick McCann DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS 8 a.m. Lessons, Prayer & Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters 10:15 a.m. Greeter: Vikki Nordeen 1st Lesson: Maxine Heller 2nd Lesson: Tom Allen Prayer Leader: Ray Harbert Chalice Bearers: Tom Allen, Ray Harbert Ushers: Jeff Nordeen, Larry Cornelius, Rich Eidson, Rich Brown Acolytes: Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson

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DECEMBER 4 - ADVENT 2 8 a.m. Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons & Prayer: Jeanne King Chalice Bearer: Lou Voit, Sr. Ushers: Jan & Bob Waters 10:15 a.m. Greeter: Carole Gerretsen 1st Lesson: Maxine Heller 2nd Lesson: Judi Batch Prayer Leader: Chuck Batch Chalice Bearers: Judi & Chuck Batch Ushers: Steve Young, Jean DuPont, Mary Jane Drake, Larry Cornelius Healing Ministers: Leanne Lyle, Beverly Weaver Eucharistic Visitors: Nancy Young, Beverly DuPont Ray Harbert, Jennifer Neckermann Acolytes: Childrens Worship Leader: Kathy Willis Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson DECEMBER 11 ADVENT 3

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Lessons, Prayer& Chalice Bearer: Loretta Go Ushers: Honor & Rich Hebenstreit 10:15 a.m. Greeters: Ashleigh & Mike Kellogg 1st Lesson: Doug Edmonson 2nd Lesson: Mary Edmonson Prayer Leader: Rich Luebcke Chalice Bearers: Mary Edmonson, Rich Luebcke Ushers: Sarah Aleman, Linda & Bob Huheey, Bob Pomeroy Healing Ministers: Mary Pomeroy, Barb McCann Eucharistic Visitors: Diana Hauser, Beverly Weaver Mary K Heyde, John Lange Acolytes: Childrens Worship Leader: Teresa Reeves Nursery: Jody Mena, Chen Nelson DECEMBER 18 - ADVENT 4 8 a.m. Greeter: Elin Cogan-Adewunmi Lessons, Prayer & Chalice Bearer: Jim Crabtree Ushers: Ginny & Bob Marchetto

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY MORNINGS

8 a.m. - Holy Eucharist I 9 a.m. - Christian Formation 10:15 a.m. - Holy Eucharist II
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Noon - Holy Eucharist II

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5 p.m. - Holy Eucharist

Come and enjoy our second annual parish

Christmas Dinner
When: Where: The feed: Cost: The Sunday before ChristmasDecember 18. Food available right after the 10:15 a.m. service (about 11:30 a.m.) and ends at 1:30 p.m. Park Hall Roast chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy, green beans, spring salad, rolls, coffee, iced tea, and lemonade. $7 per person, max of $20 family.
Sponsored by the St Martins Mens Group