email, etc. by Wed. noon. Carol
Don't forget our catered Holly Holiday Luncheon tomorrow,Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10:45AM. This is a reservations-only event; you should have a ticket from Elaine Hilde to attend. If you want to come and haven't bought a ticket you may call her at 387-5624. I don't know if any tickets are still available.
Also, don't forget that the Stanwood-Camano Chorale will present their program this coming Saturday, Dec. 17 at 3PM in the sanctuary. A free-will offering will be taken.
The church mailboxes are in the red room (library) just down the hall on the right from the Pastor's office for the time-being. The door should be unlocked.
December 18, 2011
Liturgist: Norma Lee Smith
1st Hour Coffee Hosts: Helga Moran, Lois Anderson
2nd Hour Coffee Hosts: Joan Hegg, Bill and Pat McGlashan
Flowers: Poinsettias
December 25, 2011 One combined service at 10:45AM.
Liturgist: Fay Richardson
1st Hour Coffee Hosts: Not needed
2nd Hour Coffee Hosts: John and Barbara Shaffer
Flowers: Poinsettias
January 1, 2012 (Communion) One combined service at 10:45AM
Liturgist: Lynne Grabill
1st Hour Coffee Hosts: Not needed
2nd Hour Coffee Hosts: Debbie Rice
Flowers:
Calling All Youth!
Join Kristen Johnson and Emily Harpel, our Youth Group Leaders, for an awesome evening of food and fellowship every Monday here at the church at 6PM. Youth in grades 6 through 12 welcome. Kristen can be reached on her cell at 360-770-6873. Hope to see you!
Blue Christmas Service
The Blue Christmas worship service will be here Tuesday, December 20 at 7PM. This service is for those who may have lost a loved one or faced a recent difficult event or circumstance in their lives and find it hard to take joy in this season. This service gives people a time to reflect and remember and acknowledge their loss and feelings.
Handmade All-Occasion Cards Available
The United Methodist Women have been busy crafting a delightful variety of handmade cards for all occasions and they will be for sale. Look for their table in Wesley Hall; they will be selling before first service and will continue selling during Fellowship Hour after second service. Proceeds benefit Mission projects.
United Methodist Women
All women are invited to attend the Women's Christmas Party at 11:30AM on Wednesday, December 21 in Fellowship Hall. Bring a sack lunch; dessert will be furnished. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift for the Christmas Bingo game. Come for fun, fellowship, good food and to enjoy the Christmas program. Questions? Call Ann Taylor, 387-9540 or Claudette Cody, 939-0684.
The Welcome Committee Reports
We had a good time celebrating at our annual Christmas Party. Thanks to all who participated in many ways. Special thanks to Helen Smith for co-chairing the event, the Praise Band, and those who contributed gifts for the drawings. Oh yes, thank you Santa, the sparkling highlight! Merry Christmas!
Calendar of Events
Dec. 20 7:00PM Blue Christmas Service Here
Dec. 21 11:30AM UM Women's Christmas Party
Dec. 24 5:30PM Contemporary Family Candle lighting Service
in Wesley
Dec. 24 10:00PM Traditional Candle lighting Service in Sanctuary
Dec. 25 10:45AM Christmas Day—One combined worship service
Jan. 1 10:45AM One combined worship service