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DECEMBER 24, 2019

7:00 PM AND 10:00 PM

Making Room

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PRELUDE & WELCOME (*) Please stand if able. *CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS P: We gather in the name of our baptism, in the name of the Father, and of the ☩ Son, and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen. P: Let us confess our sins with confidence in God’s promise of forgiveness. P: God, wonderful counselor, All: we confess that we have turned from your gifts and chosen our own way. We have not made room for you in our hearts or in our world. We have lived in fear; we have not welcomed the stranger; we desire gifts that will not endure. Forgive us our sins, known and unknown, and open us to receive the peace of Jesus dwelling in and among us. Amen. P: God’s lovingkindness has appeared to us in Christ our Savior. We are saved, not by anything we have done, but by God’s mercy poured out on us richly. In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Through the Spirit living in you, God give you faith to trust Jesus, who is Love born for you, now and always. C: Amen *GATHERING HYMN: “Joy to the World” Hymn # 267 *GREETING P: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. C: And also with you.

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*KYRIE

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*HYMN OF PRAISE (7:00 PM)

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CHOIR (10:00 PM) “Glory to God” from Handel’s “Messiah”

Glory to God in the highest, and Peace on Earth, good will towards men. *PRAYER OF THE DAY AND LIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATH (The Prayer of the Day begins the transition toward the reading and the interpretation of the Bible, often telegraphing some of the issues and concerns to be raised by the readings.)

P: Let us pray.

P: Almighty God, you made this holy night shine with the brightness of the true Light. Grant that here on earth we may walk in the light of Jesus’ presence and in the last day wake to the brightness of his glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

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FIRST READING Isaiah 9:2-7 2The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. 3You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4For the yoke of their burden, and the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor, you have broken as on the day of Midian. 5For all the boots of the tramping warriors and all the garments rolled in blood shall be burned as fuel for the fire. 6For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7His authority shall grow continually, and there shall be endless peace for the throne of David and his kingdom. He will establish and uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will do this. R: The word of the Lord, C: Thanks be to God!

PSALM (7:00 PM) Psalm 96 WA: Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.

C: Sing to the LORD, bless the name of the LORD; proclaim God’s salvation from day to day.

WA: Declare God’s glory among the nations and God’s wonders among all peoples.

C: For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised, more to be feared than all gods.

WA: As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but you, O LORD, have made the heavens.

C: Majesty and magnificence are in your presence; power and splendor are in your sanctuary.

WA: Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD honor and power.

C: Ascribe to the LORD the honor due the holy name; bring offerings and enter the courts of the LORD.

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WA: Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; tremble before the LORD, all the earth.

C: Tell it out among the nations: “The LORD is king! The one who made the world so firm that it cannot be moved will judge the peoples with equity.”

WA: Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea thunder and all that is in it; let the field be joyful and all that is therein.

C: Then shall all the trees of the wood shout for joy at your coming, O LORD, for you come to judge the earth.

WA: You will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with your truth. CHORAL ANTHEM (10:00 PM) “And the Glory of the Lord” from Handel’s “Messiah”

And the glory, the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,

And all flesh shall see it together; For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

SECOND READING Titus 2:11-14

11The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all, 12training us to renounce impiety and worldly passions, and in the present age to live lives that are self-controlled, upright, and godly, 13while we wait for the blessed hope and the manifestation of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ. 14He it is who gave himself for us that he might redeem us from all iniquity and purify for himself a people of his own who are zealous for good deeds.

R: The word of the Lord, C: Thanks be to God! CHILDREN’S SERMON *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION

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*GOSPEL READING Luke 2:1-20

P: The holy gospel according to Luke, C: Glory to you, O Lord

1In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. 5He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. 8In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 14“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!” 15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger. 17When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child; 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. P: The gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ! SERMON

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*HYMN OF THE DAY: “What Child Is This” Hymn #296 *NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION WA: Gathered with all who seek the Christ child, let us pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need. WA: Wonderful counselor, on this holy night your church throughout the world celebrates the Word of God being born among us. Endow your church with a zeal for sharing your love and grace with all. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. WA: Lord of hosts, the heavens are glad, the earth rejoices, and the trees sing for joy at your coming. Grant us wisdom to care for your creation in ways that benefit all of your creatures. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great.

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WA: Prince of peace, your grace has appeared and brings salvation to all. Bring healing to people and nations divided by violence (especially). Direct the leaders of the nations, so that in self-controlled, upright, and godly living, they may work toward peace. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. WA: Mighty God of mercy, you come among us as a vulnerable infant. Protect all in need: those without homes or caregivers, those who grieve, all who are hungry, and all who are ill (especially). Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. WA: Gracious God, we praise you for gathering us tonight to worship in holy splendor. Direct our worship, fellowship, and service, so that our lives and Christian witness may be pleasing to you. Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. WA: Everlasting God, your steadfast love never ends. Thank you for revealing your faithfulness and love to us through the saints of every time and place (especially). Hear us, O God. C: Your mercy is great. WA: Into your gracious hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your steadfast mercy; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

C: Amen. *SHARING OF THE PEACE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OFFERING *OFFERTORY SONG “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High”

Lord, I lift your name on high; lord, I love to sing your praises. I’m so glad you’re in my life, I’m so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, from the earth

to the cross, my debt to pay, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift your name on high.

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*OFFERTORY PRAYER WA: Let us pray. Generous God, C: you have given us life, this community, and these gifts of the earth that become the meal of your grace. Move in our hearts, that we might use your gifts to bring hope and blessing wherever we go, through Christ our Lord. Amen. *THE GREAT THANKSGIVING

(We prepare for Christ to enter our very bodies with the words “The Lord be with you,” just as the angel Gabriel once used these same words to announce Jesus’ conception in the virgin Mary’s womb, e.g. Luke 1:26-28.)

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*PREFACE

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*HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

*EUCHARISTIC PRAYER P: We give you thanks, Father, through Jesus Christ, your beloved Son, whom you sent in this end of the ages to save and redeem us and to proclaim to us your will. He is your Word, inseparable from you, through whom you created all things, and in whom you take delight. He is your Word, sent from heaven to a virgin’s womb. He there took on our nature and our lot and was shown forth as your Son, born of the Holy Spirit and of the virgin Mary. He, our Lord Jesus, fulfilled all your will and won for you a holy people; he stretched out his hands in suffering in order to free from suffering those who trust you.

He is the one who, handed over to a death he freely accepted, in order to destroy death, to break the bonds of the evil one, to crush hell underfoot, to give light to the righteous, to establish his covenant, and to show forth the resurrection, taking bread and giving thanks to you, said: Take and eat; this is my body, given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.

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In the same way he took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it for all to drink, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance of me. Remembering, then, his death and resurrection, we take this bread and cup, giving you thanks that you have made us worthy to stand before you and to serve you as your priestly people. Send your Spirit upon these gifts of your church; gather into one all who share this bread and wine; fill us with your Holy Spirit to establish our faith in truth, that we may praise and glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ; through whom all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit, in your holy church, both now and forever. A: Amen. *LORD’S PRAYER P: Lord remember us in your kingdom and teach us to pray. C: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

INVITATION TO COMMUNION P: Love has come: God’s love for all people. Come and eat, for Christ invites you.

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COMMUNION SONG “Lamb of God”

COMMUNION HYMNS: “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” Hymn #270

“Away in a Manger” Hymn #277 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” Hymn #279 “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” Hymn #295 “O Come, All Ye Faithful” Hymn #283

“Infant Holy, Infant Lowly” Hymn #276 *PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

WA: Let us pray. Emmanuel, God with us, C: you grace us with life and breath and give us bread for the journey. Send us out in service to this world that you love, telling the amazing news of your coming to be Savior and Lord of all. Amen.

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*BLESSING P: Grace from God’s own heart, peace from the ☩ Child in the manger, and strength from the Spirit of life be blessings for you today and forever.

C: Amen. *SENDING SONG “Silent Night, Holy Night” Hymn #281 (10:00 pm Lighting of candles.)

*DISMISSAL

WA: Christ is born! Go tell it on the mountain and everywhere. A: Thanks be to God.

POSTLUDE

Seasonal Resources from Sunday’s & Seasons, copyright ©2015 Augsburg Fortress

The readings for next weekend are: Isaiah 63:7-9, Psalm 148, Hebrews 2:10-18, and Matthew 2:13-23

New Service time for Sunday Mornings

Starting January 5, 2020 worship service will begin at 8:45 am. Sunday School will begin at 8:30 am. Starting on January 12.

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Mission:

Inviting every generation on a shared journey to Christian growth.

Weekly Schedule:

—REMINDER—

Please check the various bulletin boards for information on activities happening in the church.

Sunday School/Confirmation There will be no Sunday School for children on December 29, and January 5. No confirmation on December 29. Worship is required on January 5, 2020 and new worksheet to be distributed, but no class.

Tues: Christmas Eve Services 4:30 pm, 7:00 pm & 10:00 pm Wed: MERRY CHRISTMAS

Sat: 5:30 pm Worship Sun: 9:00 am Worship

www.mt-calvarylutheran.org | 266-4859 Forget Thee Not Notes:

December 24, 2019

Pastor: Reverend Scott Klimke Cell phone: (570) 367-3421

Email: sklimke6@gmail.com Director of Music/Organist: Dan Gresh

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December 24, 2019

Greeters: 7:00 Dianne Thoburn 10:00 Jack & Janis Daily Reader: 7:00 Jim Prisk 10:00 Rachael Brandau Worship Assist: 7:00 Cindy Solarczyk 10:00 Kathy Ling Comm. Assist: 7:00 Betty Schofield 10:00 Susan Brandau Acolyte: 7:00 Nathaniel Mayket 10:00 Hayden Lingenfelter Crucifer: 7:00 10:00 Kadiya Lingenfelter Ushers: 7:00 Mayket Family 10:00 John & Teresa Lumley Communion Bread: Lois Gallus

December 28 & 29, 2019

Greeters: 5:30 Pam & Pat Bittner 9:00 Dianne Thoburn Reader: 5:30 Cindy Buday 9:00 Jim Prisk Worship Assist: 5:30 Noelle Berkey 9:00 Ray Leverknight Comm. Assist: 5:30 Pat Bittner 9:00 Chris Koshute Acolyte: 5:30 9:00 Crucifer: 5:30 9:00 Ushers: 5:30 Mark & Deb Rychak 9:00 Dick & Lois Sholtis Communion Bread: Sat. & Sun. Jim & Chris Koshute

Given to the Glory of God!

Flowers: In memory of loved ones by Paul & Gayle Swartz. Remember these individuals for whom prayer was requested: Florence, Heidi, Gene, Ken Sliko, Harry and Debbie Mogart, Presley, Josh, Shirley, John and Kathy, Joe and Marge, Marlene Barrick, Linda, Bill, Elisa, Nathan, Brian, Bree, John, Mary Ann, Patti Sliko, Mark, Susan, Steve, Paul, June, Pat Custer, Barb, Jill, Dave, Karen, Lauren, Billy, Jim and Beth Rice, Maggie and Tony, Jan Louder, Larry, Shirley, Michelle, Shelia, Janice, Claudia Plows, Dennis and Julie, Eric, Allison, Deb Zilch, Marlin, Jacob, Carol, Mike, Dolly, Chis, Patti, Scott, Dorothy, Midge, Mary, Denny, Shirley, Dave, Jennifer, Rita, Sylvia, Don, Landon, Dwane, Harold, Joanne, Becky Jo, Helen, Joe, Carol, Shirley, Kathleen, Kevin, Dorothy, Linda, Dick, Lenora Streilein, Shirley Brendle, Joanne, Benford Family, Porter, Charlotte, and Roxanne Horner.

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VISITIOR’S AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Attention: Parents/Grandparents

Is your little one having a bad day? Please feel free to utilize our new lounge, sometimes referred to as “the cry room,” at any time. It’s the room right off the narthex with the sliding glass doors. Besides the big comfy couches, there is a closet with lots of toys to occupy someone’s time and attention. You won’t be totally isolated from the service because there are speakers which carry the service from the nave. Should you have any questions, contact an usher or greeter.

Prayer List Submissions

Please help us keep the prayer list organized and up to date. Provided they arrive in the church office by 2 PM on Wednesday, new names will be added to the prayer list before the publication of that weekend’s bulletin. Once on the prayer list, names will remain there for three weeks unless a longer period has been specifically requested. Names can be submitted to our secretary, Sue Cade, by phone or emailed to Sue at cades@mt-calvarylutheran.org

Busy Bags There are bags in the Narthex to keep your little ones busy during church. Please feel free to help yourself. They are located near the flower chart.

Please Recycle Bulletins If you won’t be using it at home, please put your used bulletin in one of the blue bins found in the narthex.

Handicap Accessible Bathroom

There is a handicapped accessible bathroom at the end of the narthex corridor in which

the elevator is found.

Audio Recordings Weekly readings, sermons, and special music are now

available at www.mt-calvarylutheran.org. Click on the link at the bottom of the

web page.

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Bulletin Information Submissions

The bulletin is printed by noon on Thursdays. Please have all of your announcements to Sue Cade by Tuesday afternoon. Announcements should be emailed to cades@mt-calvarylutheran.org. You should also include Pastor Scott on any and all announcements that you send so he can be aware of them during the editing process. Pastor Scott’s email address is sklimke6@gmail.com

Electronic Newsletter

We are able to send the Hilltopper electronically. If you would like your newsletter emailed to you, please email Sue Cade at cades@mt-calvarylutheran.org. This way emails will be correct. Sending the newsletter through email will make us more efficient. If you have any questions, please call Sue Cade at 814-266-4859.

Mt. Calvary Press Release

You now have an opportunity to sponsor the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church notice in the Saturday issue of the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat newspaper! We are asking if any of our members are interested in sponsoring this ad for 1 week. The cost is $11.00. We are also giving you the opportunity to place this as an Honorarium or Memorial, if you wish.

Sponsored by _________________________________

In Honor/Memory of___________________________ How Many Weeks____________

Family Kitchen The Family Kitchen is losing several groups who sponsor meals for the upcoming year. Because of this, Mt. Calvary has offered to pick up an extra meal to help fill those holes. Although we just worked at the beginning of December, our next date to volunteer will be Sunday January 12 from 11-1. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mike Kozak at 244-6880. Thank you!

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Holy Women’s Christmas Tea

On Saturday, January 4th at 2:30 p.m., you are invited to join a group of women who are sponsoring a Holy Women’s Christmas Tea at Sequanota Camp and Conference Center. The event will support the spring Women’s Retreat this year. Individuals can sponsor a tea table and bring 5 other women with them. Or, you can simply come and find a place at a table and join others. Each seat is $20. Thus, the cost to fill a six-person table with friends and family is $120. All are welcome to pause for this tea party as the Christmas season comes to a close. Reservations are helpful. Please contact Sequanota at 814-629-6627 or contact@sequanota.com for registration information.

Let’s finish the year with one last 75 goal!

75 RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

What are Random Acts of Kindness? Just that – any random act that is kind!

Offer to let someone go ahead of you in the grocery line. Reach for an item on the top shelf for someone Offer for someone to pull out ahead of you Buy someone a cup of coffee Give someone a smile

OH! And this is a perfect opportunity for youth and kids to get involved.

Color a picture for someone (family member, friend, neighbor) Help someone tie their shoe Share a toy with a sibling without being told Surprise mom and dad by randomly doing the dishes

After you have completed your Random Act of Kindness, write your act on one of the colored strips of paper, fold it up, staple it together and drop it in the special container.

Let’s see if we can break another thermometer by exceeding 75!!

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The Allegheny Synod 40,000 Can Challenge Your donation of non-perishable food items to the 40,000 “Can” Challenge will benefit local food banks and service agencies who serve the people in your community. Our can challenge count as of December 18, towards our 40,000 goal, 4,415. Thank you for your generous support.

2020 Envelopes can be picked up in the new lounge.

Every year the offering envelopes are renumbered so they are in alphabetical order. Your number may have changed from last year. So, beginning Jan. 1, throw away your 2019 offering envelopes and start using your 2020 offering envelopes. If you have received envelopes and choose not to have them, OR if you did not receive envelopes and would like to have offering envelopes, please call the church office. Also, help deliver envelopes to your friends and neighbors. You will find a Christmas ornament commerating our 75 Anniversary. Thank you!

Additional commemorative 75th Anniversary Christmas ornaments are available for $5. Please call the church office during office hours or see a member of the anniversary committee after a church service. (Members are Missy Brody, Janis Daily, MaryAnn Mapes, Jamie McMullen, Kim McMullen, Carol Sauter, Lois Sholtis, El Warshel, Lori Zerby, Mike Zerby)

SNOW CAMP

Snow Camp: Evening of January 31st---Early Afternoon of February 2nd Where: Camp Sequanota just outside of Jennerstown Who Can Go: Those in 6th to 12th Grade Cost: $35 per participant, with scholarships available To Register: Speak to Pastor Jonathan or Pastor Scott by January 12th This event attracted over one hundred Lutheran teens from around our synod last year. With the late November event in State College having gone so well, registration is likely going to be even higher this year. This is don’t miss stuff for any and all committed to the religious formation of teenagers. Let’s welcome Pastor Jonathan by sending 12-15 kids as we very easily could! In fact, let’s exceed 15 as we also very easily could!!

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Annual Meeting Information

The date of the annual meeting has been set for Saturday, February 1, 2020. It will begin after the conclusion of worship, which means it will likely begin around 6:45. Confirmed members who have made a contribution of record once and communed at least once in the prior or current year are eligible to vote at a congregational meeting. The purpose of the annual meeting shall be to review the prior year’s ministry, to adopt a mission spending plan for the current year, and to fill vacancies on the congregational council by way of election.

With respect to elections, volunteers have been solicited throughout the fall and the Nominating Committee has now met. The Nominating Committee’s roster of proposed candidates for service on the council is:

Missy Brodt (1st term, 3 years)

Sean Horn (2nd term, 3 years)

Mike Kozak (2nd term, 3 years)

Jim Prisk (1st term, 3 years)

Jack Weisbrodt (1st term, 2 years)

If the congregation wishes to nominate anyone else for consideration at the annual meeting, it should contact the Nominating Committee as soon as possible. Members of the Nominating Committee are Bob McMullen, Pastor Scott, Harold Ashcraft, Linda Barnhart, Joan Bunnell, Brian Hiltz, Jan Layton, Tom Rohrabaugh, and Debbie Thomas.

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2019 Christmas Message “All this took place to fulfill what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: ‘Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means God is with us.” Matthew 1:22-23

Merry Christmas to you from all of us at the Allegheny Synod Office. We pray that you will know the peace and presence of our Lord Jesus as you gather with friends, family and your church family in this season.

At Christmas we celebrate with great joy the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ. The God who made heaven and earth became flesh and lived among us in Jesus. This is good news.

Because we celebrate Christmas every year, it’s easy to forget what a miraculous and remarkable thing it is that God comes to us in this way. No matter what struggles we face in this life, in Jesus we meet ‘Emmanuel’ the One who is with us. It is one thing to hear that we are loved. It is quite another to have the Lord of heaven and earth come alongside us and say, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20)

That means Jesus is with YOU. Jesus knows you and loves you more than you can ever imagine. Jesus came into this world to love us, to save us, and to welcome you into his eternal life. Jesus is the great gift of Christmas that comes to bless you with his life and light.

Notice too, that our Lord Jesus was born among the poor and lowly to show us that he has come for all people. No matter our social status, wealth, or station in life God loves us. Every person—including you and me—is worthy of the love of Jesus.

Jesus is hope, peace and joy lying in a manger as a little child. May you know the unending love of Emmanuel in this season and always.

Merry Christmas. Bishop Michael Rhyne, Pastor Paula Schmitt, and Mrs. Michelle Bossler