Dates to Remember
December 4, 11, 18: Pastor’s Wednesday’s Bible study. Meets every Wednesday at 10:00 am to study the upcoming reading for Sunday. Everyone is welcome. Zoom-link is also available by emailing Pastor Ryan.
December 3, 10, 17: Midweek Advent dinner and services. Dinner served at 6:00 pm followed by services at 7:00 pm.
December 3, 10: Confirmation class meets at 4:30-6:00 pm. Parents please make every effort to have your children at these important classes.
December 9: Braille - if you would like to help with this important mission project, please contact Gail Colvin.
December 9: Will be the next Council Meeting at 3:00 pm. All Council Members are encouraged to please be there.
December 12: Keenagers at 1:00 pm
December 14: Quarterly Church Voters’ Meeting. All members, please make an effort to stay after morning service for this important meeting. Minutes of last meeting are at the end of this newsletter (pages 13-16).
December 14: Rejoice @ Redeemer Service at 1:30 pm with Communion.
December 18: LWML Christmas Party at 11:30 – Meet at church by 11:25 am to carpool.
December 20: All members breakfast and workday.
December 21: The Children’s Christmas Service during morning worship.
December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 4:00 & 8:00 pm with Communion. There will be no services on Christmas Day.
December 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1: The church office is closed.
December 29-Jan. 5: Pastor Mark Burger will be leading the service on January 4.
“Every Heart Prepare” Children’s Christmas Program SCHEDULE – Dates:
Sun. Nov. 30 at 9:00 am in the Sanctuary/ costume fitting at 9:45 am
Sun. Dec. 7 & 14: 9:00 am in the Sanctuary
Sun. Dec. 21: Dress rehearsal/Performance meet in double classroom at 9:00 am.
For ages 2 - High School. Parents of younger children feel free to stay during the practices if it helps them be involved. We would love to have all our families participate. Please see Caroline Honeycutt for any questions.
Invite your friends and family to this special service as the children share the message of Jesus’ birth.
CLAREMORE COMMUNITY CHORUS – will be presenting their annual Christmas Concert on December 5 at 7:30 pm at the First Methodist Church – 1615 N. Highway 88. Come enjoy the entertainment with a cookie reception afterwards.
THE 103RD ANNUAL PRESENTATION OF HANDEL’S MESSIAH – December 7th at Christ the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tulsa. Presentations at 2:00 pm & 4:30 pm. If you plan on attending this event, it requires an RSVP--see information on page 12, notice on bulletin board in narthex or insert in Nov. 30 bulletin on how to make reservation.
THE CHURCH OFFICE – will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1 for the Christmas & New Year Holidays.
LWML SOCK DRIVE – During the months of November & December, we will be collecting Socks for the John 3:16 mission. Collection boxes are set up in the narthex for your donation(s).
LWML – will be having their annual Christmas Luncheon on December 18th at Detweiler’s Amish Restaurant/Home. Meet at the church by 11:25 am if you want to carpool. Contact Dorothy Gilbreath if you have any questions.
SIGN-UP SHEETS – There are several sign-up sheets on the narthex table(s) of various activities coming up needing volunteers. Please check them out. Also, there is one if you would be interested in being a reader (Lector) of the scripture readings during the morning worship services for 2026. I am making up the schedule for next year.
LWML - Collects used eyeglasses, sunglasses & soft cases to be used for MOST Ministries. We also collect stamps, no ordinary or Christmas stamps, but if you receive correspondence with a ‘special’ stamp, please save for LWML. (Please save a ¼” portion around the stamp as they have to be cut down a certain way). There are labeled containers on the top shelf of narthex cabinet (next to bell) for collection of these items. We also collect used printer cartridges—container is located on the floor at the end of the narthex cabinet by the bell. A list of the cartridges that are recyclable is located on top of the cabinet as well. Thank you for all you do to help LWML in all our endeavors.
THE FOOD PANTRY – We are always in need of any food items you would like to donate. If you prefer to make a monetary donation instead of donating food, just mark the donation as “Food Pantry” and put it in one of the offering plates. The Caring Ministry will do the shopping for you! We would like to thank everyone who have given this month in food &/or monies. We have had an increase in the number of families we have been helping so far this month due to the Government shutdown. Thank you ladies with packing the bags for distribution.
Youth Group News
Advent – Meal-Wednesday December 10th the youth will be doing the meal before service. We are doing a baked potato bar. Sign-ups for what to bring will be done shortly. We ask that the youth arrive at 5:30 to help set up and stay for clean up till 7:15. Dinner is from 6-7. We need everyone involved to provide a great meal.
Christmas Party – Youth Christmas party will be Saturday December 13th from 12-3 at the church. We will have lunch, Bible study, fun games and trivia, music and a movie. Come join us wearing your favorite Ugly Christmas Sweater. Get ready for all things Christmas!!!
Bake Sale – After the church service on Sunday December 21st we will be having a bake sale to raise money for youth activities. We are asking each family to bring three desserts or Christmas type treats for the sale. We will have more information regarding this as it gets closer.
For more information please contact Michelle Smith and/or Carolyn Hayes.
ADVENT SCHEDULE
Hanging of the Greens: Sunday November 30 during Worship Services.
Advent Midweek Schedule: Wednesdays: December 3, 10 & 17
Dinner at 6:00 pm
Midweek Worship at 7:00 pm
Menu: Dec. 3– Soup Supper – (LWML)
Menu: Dec. 10 – Baked Potato Bar – (Youth)
Menu: Dec. 17– Pizza – (Elders)
“Every Heart Prepare” Children’s Program:
December 7 & 14: practices during the Sunday School hour 9am-10am.
December 21: Final Dress Rehearsal 9:00-10:00 am. Perform during Worship at 10:30 am.
Christmas Eve Schedule:
December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 4:00 & at 8:00 pm with Communion. There will be no services on Christmas Day.
