St. Paul's Christian Messenger News Letter for December, 2005

New Members

New Members will be received into our church family on Sunday, December 11th during our worship service.
A new member’s orientation class will meet on Tuesday, November 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the confirmation room.
Please contact the church office if you plan to attend.

Communion

Advent Study

The title is:

Child of the Light

Walking Through Advent & Christmas
Wednesdays, Nov. 30, Dec. 7, 14, 21
Led by Sandra Jenkins
Time: 7:30-8:45
Led by Pastor Rich
Time: 1 – 2:15
Fee: $12.00 for book

Has the Christmas season become more of a chaotic consumer ritual rather than a nurturing spiritual one? Do you long for a more sacred and measured observance this year?

Then you NEED this Child of the Light advent study! If you set aside just 10 minutes per day, Child of the Light will help you find your quiet center amid the stressful flurry of the November & December busyness. As you read the book’s brief readings inspired by the season’s carols and hymns, your spirit will be lifted, and your thoughts will be redirected to the purpose of the season: preparing for the coming.

Caroling

DECEMBER 18TH
1 PM – 5 PM

Help bring Tidings of Great Joy
to the homebound.

“Imagine Sunday”

DECEMBER 4TH

“IMAGINE!” What does it mean?
Put God first
Pray instead of worry
Take time for daily devotions
Volunteering and joining in fellowship activities
Encouraging people every day and building them up
Being optimistic
Delighting in your work
Thinking before you speak
Being quick to forgive
Be patient
Giving compliments freely
Being calm and slow to anger
Being tolerant
Helping around the house

Imagine what your life, your family, your church, your office, your community would look like if you increased your stewardship of your life, your time, your talent and your treasure. You should have received mailings with your “Imagine” brochure, Faith Card 2006 and Your Response to God’s Love Form. You are asked to return your Faith Card 2006 and Your Response to God’s Love Form indicating your stewardship of time, talent and treasure on or by Sunday December 4th.