E-News December 18, 2022

THIS SUNDAY IN WORSHIP
We hope you will join us this Sunday, December 18th as we continue to celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons. Pastor Phillip will share “Bethlehem and Before” with us. The scripture lesson is Micah 5:2-5a.

SPECIAL WORSHIP TIMES—MARK YOUR CALENDARS                                                                                   Mark your calendars for worship on Sunday, December 25th and Sunday, January 1st. Both Sundays, we will have one worship service at 9:30am with no Sunday School.

STORY TIME WITH SANTA
The Children’s Ministry Committee will be sponsoring “Story Time With Santa” on Sunday, December 18th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm in the CLC. 

ANGEL TREE 
Bring new or gently used warm hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves and hang them on the tree for the homeless adults served by Humble Hearts. They can also use warm blankets that fit inside a sleeping bag, and these can be placed under the tree. 

PASTOR FAREWELL AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY RECEPTION FOR REV. PHILLIP COLE
Following the single service on Christmas Day at 9:30 AM, you will have the chance to show some love and appreciation for our very own Reverend Cole who has sacrificed 4 months of retirement to serve as our interim pastor. The Staff Parish Relations committee will provide cookies and coffee in the narthex following the service, where you can pause a moment before rushing off to your Christmas gatherings to say a word of thanks to Philip and Cheryl. Bring your cards of Appreciation and Birthday Greetings as we will have a basket in the narthex beginning 12/18/22 to collect these for Reverend Cole’s enjoyment. Belinda Worsham, Staff Parish Chair

WINTER BASKETBALL LEAGUE
If anyone is interested in playing in the Winter Basketball League, please contact Fred Roseman at 828-578-5250. Games will be at the Maiden Rec Center from January to late February.

NEW UPPER ROOMS AVAILABLE
The January/February 2023 copies of the Upper Room are available in the Narthex and outside the office door.
 
ON THE CALENDAR
Sunday, December 18
8:30am    Early Worship Service
10:00am    Sunday School
11:00am    Late Worship Service
2:00pm    Story Time with Santa

Monday, December 19
11:00am    Preschool Christmas Program
12:00pm    Circle #1
6:00pm    Travel League Softball Practice
6:30pm    Girl Scouts

Tuesday, December 20
11:00am    Preschool Christmas Program

Thursday, December 22
6:00pm    Travel League Softball Practice

Saturday, December 24
5:00pm    Family Christmas Eve Service
8:00pm    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
11:00pm    Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Sunday, December 25
9:30am Christmas Day Worship