The Church

Visitor Volume 74, Issue 11 November 19, 2014

3401 Santa Fe Corpus Christi, TX 78411

Fax: 361-854-3062 www.fcc-cc.org

Sunday Schedule

Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship

10:30 a.m.

Staff

Senior Minister Rev. Rusty Wright pastor@fcc-cc.org

Church Coordinator Linda Butler

coordinator@fcc.cc.org

Financial Assistant Mary Grimsbo

finance@fcc-cc.org

Day School Director Pam Forni

dayschool@fcc-cc.org 361-854-1241

Fax: 361-8543062

During these times when many people believe that there is little for which to be thankful, it might help to put things into perspective to read the story of Terry Fox. Fox was a Canadian distance runner who started a run from one side of Canada to the other in an effort to raise money for cancer research. Each day, he ran the equivalent of a marathon, roughly 26 miles. This, in and of itself, was an amazing feat, but what made it even more amazing was that Fox ran every mile on one leg. Fox’s own cancer forced doctors to amputate his right leg just above the knee in order to save his life so Fox ran with a prosthetic leg. As he ran across his country, reporters would often put and ask Terry how his run for cancer was going and, exhausted and losing valuable strength, Terry would say, “I don’t know about tomorrow, but God gave me another day, and I’m thankful for each day I’m alive.”

Sadly, Fox’s cancer consumed his body and he did not live to complete his task. But, while his remarkable story is inspiring for many people, it is also convicting for many of us. I mean, think about it… do we have the same thankful attitude and joy for life as a terminally ill amputee named Terry Fox? Unfortunately, too many of us would probably say, “No, life is really hard and seems to be getting harder every day, so I can't find any reason to be thankful.” If you feel this way, perhaps you should remember the words of a well-known lesson called “I’m Thankful for…” This little gem shows up in mass e-mails and on Facebook every once in a while but, especially at this time of year, it serves as a stark reminder that, though we may be going through difficult times, we still have so much for which we can be thankful. It reads in part:

I am thankful for...

...the mess to clean up after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.

...the taxes I pay because it means that I'm employed.

...the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat.

...lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.

...my huge heating bill because it means that I am warm.

...the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that I am alive.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to “Give thanks in all circumstances.” Now, that doesn’t mean “all circumstances” will be pleasant. It means that, in everything, we can find a reason to be thankful. Keeping this in mind, I wish you all a happy and joyful Thanksgiving and may your messes be many; may your clothes be too snug; and may your alarms be noisy.

Peace and Presence,

Rusty

‘Tis the Season to Share the Spirit November and December are always busy at First Christian Church, with opportunities to grow and share. Below are events to add to your calendar.

CWF Fall Fundraiser

The CWF Holiday Bake/Craft Sale Fundraiser will be held

Sunday, November 23, in Fellowship Hall before, after, and during our Thanksgiving Feast Fellowship

Luncheon

For more information see the section in the newsletter regarding CWF News.

Grief Support Group

“Preparing for the Holidays” - a five week series. All the meetings begin at 12:30 p.m. in the conference room. The dates are November 17— Introductory/Breaking Bread Together; December 1—meeting #2; December 8—meeting #3; December 15—meeting #4/ Breaking Bread Together; January 5--Last Meeting for series.

Tamale Sale

La Trinidad Christian Church is having their annual

tamale sale now through mid-December.

This is their major fundraiser for their church.

The cost of the tamales are $9 per dozen (same as last year).

The tamales are cooked and ready to eat or to freeze for later.

If you would like to place an order or have any questions about these delicious tamales, please call Maggie Sauceda at 361-728-1200. Orders must be picked up at La Trinidad, 2634 Tarlton. The phone number at the church is 361-883-2093. If there are enough pre-paid orders for Sunday, December 7, La Trinidad will deliver to FCC to distribute that morning.

La Trinidad would like to thank FCC for the help to them in past years, and they do appreciate our support.

Thanksgiving Feast

FCC will share a Thanksgiving Feast this Sunday, November 23, following the service in Fellowship Hall. Please bring either a

side dish or dessert. Hope you join us as we count our blessings.

Nativity Scenes

We would like to display Nativity scenes in the glass cabinet just past the Fishbowl (across from the Library) for the Advent Season.

We are asking if you would like to share a Nativity scene from your collection bring it to the church office. You can

leave it on the shelf below the hospital chalk board. Please make sure that your name is on your scene for easy identification. We have room to display many of them.

Adopt An Angel

Adopt An Angel is one of our favorite projects of the year, please stop by the FishBowl starting Sunday, November 30, 2014, to pick out the name of the little Angel that is just perfect for you. We have received 30 little Angels from Child Protective Services so all we need to do is to get them Christmas presents. We need to have the presents wrapped and returned to the Angel Table. The children always love all of the presents that we give to them.

Chrismon Tree

Ladies from CWF will be decorating the Chrismon Tree in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, November 25.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 27, we will be celebrating

Thanksgiving with our family and friends. Enjoy your family and be thankful for all the

Lord has given you this past year.

The church office will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26. The church office and the Day School will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28.

‘Tis the Season Continues

Hanging of the Greens

The 1st Sunday of Advent is November 30. This is also our Hanging of the Greens service beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Please join us that Sunday as we decorate the Sanctuary for the Advent Season.

Poinsettia Orders

If you would like to honor or remember a loved one or friend, you can purchase a poinsettia plant that will be used to decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas Eve. The cost of the

plants will be $14 each this year.

You can order the poinsettias by calling or emailing the church office or by filling out the form that will be in

the church bulletin beginning Sunday, November 30.

Christmas Card Tree

Our special Christmas Card Tree will be in the Fishbowl this year. You are invited to sign an ornament, hang it on the tree and make a donation to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund using the Christmas Package beside the tree to place your donation.

Greetings will be published in The Church Visitor, and the money donated will help people in need through out the year.

Diamond Disciples’ Christmas Luncheon

The annual Diamond Disciples’ Christmas Luncheon will be celebrated on Sunday, December 7, in the Parlor following the service.

If you are 75 years old or older, then you and a guest are invited to attend the luncheon in your honor. In the next few days an invitation will be mailed out. If you are a Diamond Disciple, and you don’t get an invitation by next week, please call the church office and let us know. We are asking that you call to RSVP no later than Monday, December 1.

Boar’s Head Stage Setup

If you have some free time, the stage for the annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival will be set up Sunday, December 7, starting at 1:00 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Trey McCampbell at 361-215-2035. The more hands to help the less time it will take.

Christmas Special Offering

December 14 and 21 have been set aside as the 2014 Christmas Special Offering days. One hundred percent of your monies to this special offering will return to the Southwest Region to help nurture our youth to be leaders.

Regional ministries support congregational planning, vision forming, pastoral care and conflict management as well as empower leaders through workshops, resources, and networking.

Disciples’ Fellowship Luncheon

You are invited to the December meeting for the Disciples’ Fellowship Luncheon. It will begin at 11:45 a.m. with some of the children from the Day School singing Christmas carols. Pastor Rusty Wright will be presenting the program at the meeting.

Come for the food, fun and fellowship. Please RSVP by December 8, to the church office.

Day School Christmas Program

The Day School will present their Christmas program on Wednesday, December 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Punch and cookies will be provided following the program in the Fishbowl. Everyone is invited to attend.

Christmas Eve Service

The Christmas Eve service will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the

Sanctuary and conclude with candle lighting.

Please join us that night with your

family and friends as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.

The church offices and Day School will be closed December 24 & 25. The church offices will be closed on December 26, as well.

Boar’s Head & Yule Log Festival

The Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival will be on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 3, 5 & 7 p.m.

Christian Women’s Fellowship News

CWF Fall Fundraiser

The CWF Holiday Bake/Craft Sale Fundraiser will be held Sunday, November 23, in Fellowship Hall before, after, and during our Thanksgiving Feast Fellowship Luncheon. All women of the Church are members of CWF, and all families are encouraged to share a home-cooked creation or home-made arts and craft item for this fundraiser! This is the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and we know our Church Family would love to take home several of these wonderful food delights for the holidays!

We will also have raffle tickets available for a beautiful twin-bed sized afghan which has been generously donated by Nancy Fly! This afghan is on display for all to see. There is also a wagon made with a wooden coca cola crate donated by Drew Terry. The tickets are $5 each or 3 or $10

Would YOU be willing to bake a cake, pie, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, casserole, or soup for this Fundraiser so that CWF can continue to serve the needs of our Church? In the past, CWF funds have been used to purchase a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, and various small appliances and kitchen supplies. We ask that you plate and clear-wrap your contribution with a generous price tag

attached and bring them to Fellowship Hall this Sunday. Suggested prices include:

Cakes & pies $15 Dozen cupcakes, cookies, brownies $8 Single cookies, brownies $1 each Gallon of Soup $10 Quart of Soup $5 Veggie Casseroles $10 Meat Casseroles $15

For those of you whose talents are not necessarily found in the kitchen, we would love this opportunity to showcase your donation of home-made arts and crafts items, such as jewelry, painting, photographs or wood crafts! Pricing would be totally up to your discretion.

Even if you are unable to stay for the Fellowship Thanksgiving Luncheon on Sunday, November 23, we hope you will take just a few moments to stop by Fellowship Hall and pick out your favorite dessert for the holidays or maybe even do some early Christmas shopping! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

—Blessings, CWF Executive Board

Christian Men’s Fellowship News

The CMF Wednesday Evening gatherings will resume in January. Watch the newsletter and Sunday announcements for information.

The next CMF Saturday gathering is Saturday, December 20th at 9:00 a.m. in the Parlor. All men are

invited, we need your ideas and the opportunity to get to know you, Men’s Fellowship connects you with your brothers in Christ. Please join us when you can. Contact Terry Klinger if you have any questions.

—Terry Klinger

Christian Men’s Fellowship

CMF & CWF News

Ministry Reports

Pastor Support Ministry The Pastor Support Ministry, previously called the Pastor Relations Committee, will meet December 3rd. This ministry will meet quarterly or on an as needed basis to support Pastor Rusty and his family and to discuss any items that have been brought froth by the Ministry Council, our Elders or by individual members of the congregation. Members of this Ministry are Pastor Rusty, Amy Wright, Kelle Clark, Rick Ott, Risha Dulip-Long, Trey McCampbell & Terry Klinger. If you have an item you would like to have the Pastor Support Ministry discuss, please communicate the item to any of the members of this ministry.

Property Ministry The Property Ministry submitted a proposal to the Ministry Council to have trees trimmed on the entire church property, the ministry council approved the proposal, all of the work will be done in the next couple of weeks. In addition the property Ministry is undertaking a complete inventory of lighting and electrical needs of our church and the grounds surrounding our facility beginning with outside lighting and the sanctuary and then continuing throughout the facility, prioritizing any electrical work needed. You will notice the improvements and enhancements in the coming months and throughout 2015. The Property Ministry is finalizing a plan whereby members of the congregation can adopt an area of the grounds of our church to take care of the details of the plantings beyond mowing the grass, the grass will continue to be mowed b our current lawn maintenance company under the terms of the existing contract. The areas of the grounds for adoption (see diagram below) will be available soon in the atrium.

Evangelism & Outreach Ministry Beans & Rice

For many years, CWF has been a faithful sponsor of the Beans & Rice Ministry, which was started by its founder, Feliberto Pereira of the Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries. This ministry provides emergency food for the hungry in the Rio Grande Valley and Mexico. Hundreds of thousands of refugees, orphans, and members of impoverished communities in Texas and Mexico have been fed over the past 25 years. Today, the beans & rice programs provide 90,000 pounds of these basic staples to needy families, isolated villages and orphanages, and children's’ homes on both sides of the U.S. and Mexico border. In the past, First Christian actually collected individual packages of rice and bean. We have since discovered that our financial contributions, through Southwest Good Samaritan Ministries, can be utilized to purchase these foods in bulk so that our funds are able to touch many more improvised families. We appreciate so very much your past contributions to the Beans & Rice Ministry and encourage your continue giving. There will be a plastic receptacle jar available in the Narthex for your ongoing love offerings as we strive to serve as the Hand and Feet of Jesus outside the walls of our Church Home.

Warm Clothing for Good Sam’s There have been three trips so far to Good Sam Mission with the warm clothes we have collected. In the three trips we have taken almost 150 items, including hoodies, jackets, gloves, hats, and even two bundles of fire wood. We will be collecting the warm clothing through the end of November so if you have some warm clothing especially in large men’s sizes please bring them to the church and put in the boxes in the Narthex.

Remembering Our Saints

“The best use of life is to invest it in something that will outlast life”

First Christian Church has been blessed by many saints who have invested in that which would outlive them. The following members and friends are being remembered by gifts to the Permanent Endowment Fund which is dedicated to securing the future of First Christian Church.

*Will Bates by Terri & Rick Dupriest *Bill Harrison by Cathy Harrison

*Cherry Bates by Terri & Rick Dupriest *Joe Williams by Cathy Harrison

*Beth Wollitz by Roland Wollitz *Nell Betty by Cathy Harrison

*Ruth Wirsching by Joe Wirsching *Oliver Harrison by Cathy Harrison

*Dr. & Mrs. Oliver Harrison by Mike & Brenda Harrison

Joys and Concerns

PLEASE REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

Frank Palacino, Gladys Green, Chris Hoover, Billie

Sumpter, Jo Haggard, Verlyn Nolen, Randy & Juli

Walterman, Gloria Barondeau, Dee Stalter, Eunice

Dunn, Dick & Melba Adkins, Betty Clark, Brooks

Garrett, Jim Davis, Irene Moore (all at home),

Wanda Chandler (Tri-Sun Portland), Doraine

Concklin (Holmgreen Nursing Facility), John Storey

(Cimarron Place), Maxine Clanton, Vaughn Bowen

(Harbor Place), Doris Williams (Homewood),

Dorothy Strople, Hazel Andrews (The Villa), Lucille

Grey (Mt. Carmel), Ruth Beal (Lubbock, TX), Sara

Nisbet (San Marcos, TX)

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHIES TO: Vinay Dulip & Family

on the death of his mother on November 10, in

India.

CONGRAULATIONS: to Rosie & Vinay Dulip on the

birth of their grandson, Naim Henry Jones, born

October 24, 2014 in San Antonio. He is also the

nephew of Risha Dulip-Long. His parents are Nisha

& Kevin Jones...to Madeline Wright for being

chosen “The 3 ALL-Star Student of the Week”. She

was interviewed on Channel 3 Wednesday,

November 19, for being selected. She is in 5th

grade at Barnes Elementary School.

Prayer Hotline

361-855-9562

“Prayer is the key to heaven, but faith unlocks the door.” —Robert Sande

It’s All About the Kids Calendar for Youth Group

Sunday, November 23 No meeting– Thanksgiving Break

Sunday, November 30 No meeting— Thanksgiving Break

Sunday, December 7 Regular meeting 5-7 p.m.

Sunday, December 14 Christmas Exchange / Caroling 3:30-7 p.m.

First Christian Church participated in the CROP Walk on Sunday,

November 9th. We had 14 walkers with 3 dogs who enjoyed the beautiful

Bayfront on an exceptional day. I want to offer a big THANK YOU to our

congregation for their donations of $735.00 total toward CROP Walk. A

reminder that 25% of what is given in Corpus Christi, stays in Corpus Christi to

benefit Rainbow House and Shelter. Thank you again.

—Cheryl Jackson

Day School News

Feast of Sharing

This past Wednesday, November 17, the Day School enjoyed their Feast of Sharing. Each class prepares a dish for Thanksgiving and shares it with the other classes. Some of the dishes included were muffins, pumpkin pie, fruit salad, apple cinnamon cake, trail mix, pumpkin beignet, and one class even made homemade whipped cream for their pumpkin pie. The children were having just fun eating all of the delights on hand.

The Day School will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday November 28, for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving from the Day School.

Christmas Program

The Day School will hold their annual Christmas Program on Wednesday, December 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The school would like to invite all of the church congregation to their program. There will be songs and stories of the Christmas season performed by the children. This is an exciting time for all of the children of the Day School. There will be refreshments following the program in the Fishbowl. Please join us.

Pledged Income: $28,212.00

Non-pledged Income: $8,518.35

Total Income: $36,730.35

Expenses: $27,628-67

Month Net Gain: $9,101.68

YTD Net Gain: $603.71

STEWARDSHIP REPORT

Ending October 2014

Pledges

Remember the end of the year is

fast approaching. If you are behind in your

pledge, please try to catch up before

December 31, 2014. If you have any

questions about your pledge, or if you are

not sure if you are behind, call Mary

Grimsbo at the church, Monday-Thursday,

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Month of December Serving Schedule Celebrations

Elders Serving at the Table

December 7 Rick Ott, Jerry Livingston

December 14 Lisa Sheppard, Dan Sheppard

December 21 Linda Hicks, Debbie Brooker

December 28 Richard Crews, Wayne Morris

Elders Caring

December 7 Agnes Fankhauser, June Pearce

December 14 Tom Whitlock, Judith Whitlock

December 21 Joe Wirsching, Vaughn Bowen

December 28 Rick Ott, Beth Ott

Acolytes

December 7 Victoria Sepulveda, Henry Sepulveda

December 14 Madeline Wright, Kathryn Grivich

December 21 Faith Snapka, Victoria Sepulveda

December 28 Dallas Angle, Maddy Grivich

Ushers & Greeters

Agnes Fankhauser, Alice Sutherland

Flower Delivery

December 2 Helen & Bill Tanner

December 9 Ann Jaynes

December 16 Ann Nabours-Palacino

Communion Preparation

Preparing: Drew Terry, Judie Terry

Clean Up: Drew Terry, Judie Terry

Happy Anniversary To. . .

18 Belen & Herschiel Tuley

21 Lisa & Bobby Stephens

Birthday Wishes For . . .

1 Phyllis Allen

3 Bob Jackson

5 Jon Garrett

6 Billy Dean

20 Allen Lowe

22 Lois Chesney

22 Ann Jaynes

23 Linda Garrett

23 Terry Klinger

25 Bob Mitchell

28 Helen Andrews

28 Connie Stone

Editor’s Note: If your birthday or anniversary is not on our list, we may not have it in the church records. Please either call or email the church office with the information —- 854-3044 or coordinator@fcc-cc.org

December Calendar

Dec 1 9:00 a.m. Karate 12:30 p.m. Grief Support Group 5:30 p.m. AIR Group 5:30 p.m. Day School Committee Dec 2 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:45 a.m. CWF Board 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 3 9:00 a.m. Tippi Toes 6:30 p.m. Pastor Support Ministry 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 4 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:40 p.m. Handbells 7:40 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 5 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 6 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers 10:00 a.m. New Century Hospice Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi

Dec 7 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal Time 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Youth Handchimes 11:30 a.m. Diamond Disciples’ Christmas Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Boar’s Head Stage Set-up 5:00 p.m. Youth Group 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 8 9:00 a.m. Karate 12:30 p.m. Grief Support Group 6:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 9 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 a.m. AA Dec 10 8:30 a.m. Day School Program Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Tippi Toes 11:00 a.m. BBA Cluster 6:30 p.m. Ministry Council 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 11 10:00 a.m. Music Club 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:00 p.m. Praise Team 6:40 p.m. Hand Bells 7:40 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 12 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 13 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi

December 1-6 December 7-13

Dec 14 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Youth Handchimes 3:30 p.m. Youth Group — Caroling & Party 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 15 9:00 a.m. Karate 12:30 p.m. Grief Support Group 5:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 16 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 11:45 a.m. Disciples’ Fellowship Luncheon 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 17 8:30 a.m. Day School Program Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Tippi Toes 11:30 a.m. Staff Christmas Luncheon 6:30 p.m. Elders’ Meeting 6:30 p.m. Day School Christmas Program 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 18 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:00 p.m. Praise Team 6:40 p.m. Hand Bells 7:40 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 19 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 1:00 p.m. DAR 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 20 9:00 a.m. CMF 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi

Dec 21 4th Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship Dec 22 9:00 a.m. Karate 5:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 23 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 24 Christmas Eve Offices & Day School Closed 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Dec 25 Christmas Offices & Day School Closed 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 26 Offices Closed 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 27 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers Dec 28 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship Dec 29 9:00 a.m. Karate 7:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 30 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 p.m. AA

December Calendar

December 14-20 December 21-31

Happy Thanksgiving

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December Calendar

Dec 1 9:00 a.m. Karate 12:30 p.m. Grief Support Group 5:30 p.m. AIR Group 5:30 p.m. Day School Committee Dec 2 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:45 a.m. CWF Board 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 3 9:00 a.m. Tippi Toes 6:30 p.m. Pastor Support Ministry 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 4 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:00 p.m. Praise Team 6:40 p.m. Handbells 7:40 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 5 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 6 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers 10:00 a.m. New Century Hospice Memorial Service 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 7 2nd Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal Time 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Youth Handchimes 11:30 a.m. Diamond Disciples’ Christmas Luncheon 1:00 p.m. Boar’s Head Stage Set-up 5:00 p.m. Youth Group 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 8 9:00 a.m. Karate 12:30 p.m. Grief Support Group 6:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 9 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 a.m. AA

Dec 10 8:30 a.m. Day School Program Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Tippi Toes 11:00 a.m. BBA Cluster 6:30 p.m. Ministry Council 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 11 10:00 a.m. Music Club 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:00 p.m. Praise Team 6:40 p.m. Hand Bells 7:40 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 12 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 13 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 14 3rd Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Youth Handchimes 3:30 p.m. Youth Group — Caroling & Party 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 15 9:00 a.m. Karate 12:30 p.m. Grief Support Group 5:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 16 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 11:45 a.m. Disciples’ Fellowship Luncheon 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 17 8:30 a.m. Day School Program Rehearsal 9:00 a.m. Tippi Toes 11:30 a.m. Staff Christmas Luncheon 6:30 p.m. Elders’ Meeting 6:30 p.m. Day School Christmas Program 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 18 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:00 p.m. Praise Team 6:40 p.m. Hand Bells 7:40 p.m. Chancel Choir 8:00 p.m. AA

Dec 19 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 1:00 p.m. DAR 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 20 9:00 a.m. CMF 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers 1:00 p.m. Tai Chi Dec 21 4th Sunday of Advent 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship Dec 22 9:00 a.m. Karate 5:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 23 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 24 Christmas Eve Offices & Day School Closed 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service Dec 25 Christmas Offices & Day School Closed 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 26 Offices Closed 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers Dec 27 10:00 a.m. Irish Dancers Dec 28 8:00 a.m. Music Dept Rehearsal 9:15 a.m. Sunday Classes 10:30 a.m. Worship Dec 29 9:00 a.m. Karate 7:30 p.m. AIR Group Dec 30 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Chapel Prayer 10:30 a.m. Day School Chapel 4:00 p.m. Irish Dancers 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Tai Chi 8:00 p.m. AA Dec 31 New Year’s Eve Offices Closed