News and Notes for Sunday December 9, 2012

Sacred Acts - Baptism: This morning Harper Elizabeth Joyce, daughter of James and Jennifer (Scutt) Joyce will be baptized with water and in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Her Godparents are Aaron and Meghan Peters. We praise God for His great gift to us of Holy Baptism for through it He has washed away Harper’s sins, planted the seed of faith in Jesus as her Savior, and has declared her to be His very own child whom He dearly loves. We pray that as she grows in years she will be brought up in the knowledge of the Lord and faithfully be in His House so that her faith will grow, she will remain steadfast in Christ, all the days of her life, and obtain eternal life.

2013 Flower Chart Is Now Posted if you would like to sign up for your special date for 2013. 

Election & Budget Results – The proposed 2013 budget of $196,151 was passed which was an increase of $3,761 from 2012. Election Results: President: Carol English; Recording Secretary: Cathy Farwell; Financial Secretary: Kay McCulloch; Board of Properties: Dave Pinney; Board of Evangelism: Diane Vossler; Board of Christian Education: Rollie Duttweiler. 

The Annual Christmas Day Dinner for shut ins needs donations of turkeys and/or monetary donations to help defray the cost of the dinner. Monetary donations may be placed in the basket on the lounge table and turkeys may be brought to the church at any time. Questions? See Bruce Hand. Thank you.

Christmas Memorial Funds This Year will be designated for our 2013 Vacation Bible School. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a friend or loved one, please use a pink memorial form which is located on the table in the lounge. Please place it in the offering plate (with your memorial donation) or bring to the church office by Monday, December 17. Thank you! 

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are the Patrick Family. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Dec. 11 Lew Wright; Dec. 14 Ben Cornelius, Sr., Ryan Gallmann; Dec. 15 Melissa Aldrich, D.J. Helmer, Linda White. 

We Thank the 108 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• November offerings received: $12,015.00.
• November offerings needed: $11,538.48.
• Year to date received: $140,086.35.
• Year to date needed: $138,461.76. 

Those Who Serve Today, December 9, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 16, 2012:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Linda Gridley.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 16, 2012: 

• Zephaniah 3:14-20.
• Philippians 4:4-7.
• Luke 7:18-28.

News and Notes for Sunday December 2, 2012

Church Christmas Decorating will be done on Saturday, December 8 at 9am. Please help if you are able!

Christmas Memorial Funds This Year will be designated for our 2013 Vacation Bible School. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a friend or loved one, please use the memorial insert in this bulletin and either place it in the offering plate (with your memorial donation) or bring to the church office by Monday, December 17. Thank you! 

The Annual Christmas Day Dinner for shut ins needs donations of turkeys and/or monetary donations to help defray the cost of the dinner. Donations may be brought to the church at any time. Questions? See Bruce Hand. Thank you.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Sandra Wright & Ernie Ramsey in celebration of their wedding yesterday. 

Coffee Hour Hosts Today are Bruce & Vickie Hand & Carl & Arlene Leave. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Dec. 6 Sandra Wright. 

We Thank the 120 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• November offerings received: $12,015.00.
• November offerings needed: $11,538.48.
• Year to date received: $140,086.35.
• Year to date needed: $138,461.76. 

Those Who Serve Today, December 2, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 9, 2012:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick.
• Lay Reader: Rich Shear.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 9, 2012: 

• Jeremiah 33:14-16.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.
• Luke 19:28-40.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 25, 2012

The Annual Congregational Voter’S Meeting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2 following worship. 

The Annual Christmas Day Dinner for shut ins needs donations of turkeys and/or monetary donations to help defray the cost of the dinner. Donations may be brought to the church at any time. Questions? See Bruce Hand. Thank you.

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Rita Sick in gratitude for God’s many blessings. 

Today Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour! Thanks to everyone who brought something to share!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 26 Jean Rushmore, Rita Sick; Nov. 28 Carole Aldrich, Ken Bellows, Bhava; Nov. 29 Kelly Monroe, Rosemary Vossler; Nov. 30 Lawrence Vossler.

We Thank the 105 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• October 2012 offerings received: $12,403.12.
• October 2012 offerings needed: $11,538.48.
• Year to date received: $128,071.35.
• Year to date needed: $126,923.28. 

Those Who Serve Today, November 25, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Vickie Hand, Diane Vossler.
• Acolytes: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, December 2, 2012:

• Ushers: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler.
• Altar Assistant: Rich Shear.
• Altar Guild: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Barb Delity.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, December 2, 2012: 

• Jeremiah 33:14-16.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13.
• Luke 19:28-40.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Annual Congregational Voter’S Meeting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 2 following worship. 

The Annual Christmas Day Dinner for shut ins needs donations of turkeys and/or monetary donations to help defray the cost of the dinner. Donations may be brought to the church at any time. Questions? See Bruce Hand. Thank you.

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Carole Aldrich & Dee Roeske. Thank you for hosting! 

Next Week Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour! Please bring something to share! 

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 19 Fred Dannheim, Meri Madison, Marge Vossler; Nov. 23 James Leonard; Nov. 24 Barbara Raines. 

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 23 Floyd & Doris Mallory. 

We Thank the 92 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• October 2012 offerings received: $12,403.12.
• October 2012 offerings needed: $11,538.48.
• Year to date received: $128,071.35.
• Year to date needed: $126,923.28. 

Those Who Serve Today, November 18, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Vickie Hand, Diane Vossler.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 25, 2012:

• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Vickie Hand, Arlene Leave.
• Acolytes: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor.
• Lay Reader: Karalee Morris.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 25, 2012: 

• Isaiah 51:4-6.
• Jude 20-25.
• Mark 13:24-37.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 11, 2012

Coffee Hour Hostesses Today are Rita & Marsha Sick. Thank you for hosting!

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 12 Sandra Vossler; Nov. 17 Brad White.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 15 Ed & Lois Flurschutz.

We Thank the 142 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• October 2012 offerings received: $12,403.12.
• October 2012 offerings needed: $11,538.48.
• Year to date received: $128,071.35.
• Year to date needed: $126,923.28. 

Those Who Serve Today, November 11, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Dave Pinney, Shaina Patrick.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 18, 2012:

• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Mary Alice Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler.
• Lay Reader: Rollie Duttweiler.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 18, 2012:

• Daniel 12:1-3.
• Hebrews 10:11-25.
• Mark 13:1-13.

News and Notes for Sunday, November 4, 2012

Sacred Acts – Baptism: This morning through the water and the Word of the Sacrament of Holy Baptism, God will declare Everett Porter Hanks and Abigail Helen Dassero as His very own children whom He dearly loves and with whom He is well pleased. Everett’s parents are Allan and Karey (nee Barney) Hanks. His God parents are James Mason (Brian Dassero is standing in for James) and Janette Hanks–Dassero. Abigail’s parents are Brain Dassero and Janette Hanks–Dassero. Her Godparents are Allan and Karey Hanks. We give praise to God for giving Everett and Abigail the new birth of life with God. We sincerely pray that as they grow in years, they will be brought up in the Lord and be brought to the Lord’s House so that through God’s Word and Sacraments they will grow in the Christian faith and remain steadfast in that faith all the days of their lives and obtain life eternal in heaven.

Thrivent Chapter Elections - Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be hosting the coffee hour today. If you would like to become a Thrivent member, please see Betty Wood for an application. 

The Flowers Today are given to the Glory of God by Ludwig & Barbara Delity on the occasion of their 47th Wedding Anniversary.

Coffee Hour Host Today is Thrivent. Thank you for hosting! 

Celebrating Birthdays This Coming Week: Nov. 5 Carolyn Duttweiler, Diane Vossler; Nov. 7 Barry Gridley, Natalie Taylor; Nov. 8 Bernice Distrola; Nov. 9 Matthew Gridley.

Celebrating An Anniversary This Coming Week: Nov. 6 Ludwig & Barbara Delity. 

We Thank the 139 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• October 2012 offerings received: $12,403.12.
• October 2012 offerings needed: $11,538.48.
• Year to date received: $128,071.35.
• Year to date needed: $126,923.28. 

Those Who Serve Today, November 4, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 11, 2012:

• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Lou Distrola.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 11, 2012:

• 1 King 17:8-16.
• Hebrews 9:24-28.
• Mark 12:38-44.

News and Notes for Sunday, October 28, 2012

Daylight Savings Time Ends - Sunday November 4 - Turn Clocks Back one Hour.

Sacred Acts – Baptism: Yesterday, October 27th at the 7:30 PM Saturday Service, Allison Ann Fanton, daughter of Darren Louis Fanton and Carol Ann (nee Stevens) Fanton, was baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Through her baptism God has declared Allison to be His child whom He dearly loves and is well blessed. Her Godparents are Walter Embser and Doreen Fanton. We praise God for Allison’s baptism and the blessings He has bestowed upon her through it. We pray that as she grows in years she will hear, read, and study God’s Word, especially the glorious Gospel at home and the Church in order that the seed of saving faith in Jesus which has been planted will grow, she will remain steadfast in the faith that Jesus is her Savior all the days of her life, and she will inherit eternal life.

Homemade Pies Are Needed for the Annual Sauerkraut Supper on Election Day. Please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. Thank you.

Sauerkraut Supper Tickets are now on sale at the church office, Richardson & Stout, Hamilton Shoes, Fisher’s Pharmacy or the Church Lounge on Sunday’s after church. 5PM & 6:30PM seatings are available or TAKEOUTS @ 5:30PM. All Tickets are $9.00. 

Thrivent Chapter Elections Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will be hosting the coffee hour on Sunday, November 4. At that time, Thrivent members and Associate members will be voting on our local Chautauqua Chapter #30714 officers. Associate Members. You and your family can join Thrivent for Lutherans and become an associate member for only $10. When you join as an associate member, you’re a member of a not-for-profit Fortune 500 financial services organization that can help with what matters most in your life. You will receive Thrivent magazine and deepen your relationship with Thrivent Financial and access benefits that can strengthen your life and the lives of others. Thrivent Financial and two other foundations provide more than $40 million annually in assistance to Lutheran organizations and other causes-addressing needs and issues important to Lutherans. Please contact Betty Wood for an application.

Thanks to everyone who worked at or attended our Hands & Hearts Fair last weekend. Our efforts raised $1742.00 which will be divided between Lutheran Disaster Relief and our Nursing Home Ministry. Many, many thanks to everyone who supported this event in any way.

Scio School & Their History Club is putting on a Veterans Dinner on Nov. 8th. Veterans eat free, guests $7 to defray cost of dinner. Registration is at 6:15, dinner at 6:30. Call Scio School Main office to make reservations. ***Must make reservations and call by end of school on October 31. Any questions, contact Cathy Farwell 593-1828 (home) or 593-5510 (school). 

Today Is Our Potluck Coffee Hour. Thanks to those who brought something to share!

Celebrating Birthdays Today And This Coming Week: Oct. 28 Nancy Link; Nov. 1 Shirley Mangels; Nov. 2 Sue Hand, Haylee Helmer; Nov. 3 Carol English, Emily Stuck.

Celebrating An Anniversary Today: Oct. 28 Jim & Debbie Kling. 

We Thank the 91 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend.

• September 2012 offerings received: $11,977.00.
• September 2012 offerings needed: $14,423.10.
• Year to date received: $115,668.23.
• Year to date needed: $115,384.80. 

Those Who Serve Today, October 28, 2012:

• Minister: Pastor Robert Morris.
• Organist: Carole Aldrich.
• Ushers: Youth.
• Altar Assistant: Paul Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Reita Lynch, Gladys Murphy.
• Acolytes: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor.
• Lay Reader: Linda Gridley.
• Counters: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay Mcculloch.

Assignments For Next Sunday, November 4, 2012:

• Ushers: Dave & Jane Pinney, Barry Dunne.
• Altar Assistant: Dan Vossler.
• Altar Guild: Betty Wood.
• Acolytes: Barry & Shelly Dunne.
• Lay Reader: Jane White.

Scripture Readings For Next Sunday, November 4, 2012: 

• Revelation 7:2-17.
• 1 John 3:1-3.
• Matthew 5:1-12.