Current Announcements
RADA Cutlery
RADA CUTLERY - items are on the table in the Narthex. Prices are as
follows: Regular Paring $7.50; Heavy Duty Paring $8.00; Servespoon $8.00;
Handi-stir $10.00; Cookspoon Plain $9.50; Cookspoon Holes $9.50; Super
Parer $9.00; Turnover $12.50; Vegetable Peeler $9.00; Mini Server $8.00;
Paring Knives Galore Set $25.00. If you would like any of the cutlery, make
a donation to the Columbarium Fund, or see Brenda Hill for more details.
Church Mice
#churchmice
CHURCH MICE - as the weather gets colder, mice are looking for a warm place to stay. At least one mouse has found its way into the heating vent in the choir room and has created a “stink.” Please help us discourage the mice from coming into the church by removing all food and candy wrappers from the pews and throwing them away.
EM Holt Backpack Pantry Program
EM HOLT BACKPACK PROGRAM FALL FOOD DRIVE - There
will be a special fall food drive to help restock the pantry. Needed items are
canned soup, Chef Boyardee, Mac n cheese, and individually-packed snack
and breakfast items.
Bible Study
BIBLE STUDY - will be on Wednesday at 10:30 am. We will continue our
study “Abraham and His (Dysfunctional but Faithful) Family”.
Council Members Needed
#councilmembersneeded
CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS NEEDED - our annual congregational meeting is fast approaching on December 11th, and we will be electing three council members at that time in addition to approving the 2023 budget. Please prayerfully consider blessing our Low’s congregation by serving on the congregational council. Please let Pastor John Mark or a current council member know if you are willing to help.
Advent Season Schedule
2022 Advent Season Schedule
Thanksgiving for Baptism
Saturday, December 3, 9:00 am
set up Chrismon tree and sanctuary decorations
Sunday, Dec. 4—2nd Sunday of Advent
Holy Communion
Sunday, Dec. 11—3rd Sunday of Advent
Service of Word & Prayer; Congregational meeting after worship
Sunday, Dec. 18—4th Sunday of Advent
Choir Cantata—Tapestry of Light: A Celtic Christmas Celebration, Martin
Holy Communion
Saturday, Dec. 24, 5:00 PM
Christmas Eve Worship with Holy Communion
Sunday, Dec. 25
Christmas Worship (informal) with Holy Communion
Congregational Meeting
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING - will be held Sunday,
December 11th. We will elect 3 council members and approve the 2023 budget.
Please let Pastor John Mark or a current council member know if you are
willing to serve on church council. Please also confirm beforehand with anyone
nominated from the floor that they will agree to run for council.
Columbarium
COLUMBARIUM - A fund has been established to erect a columbarium
in the cemetery for the burial of cremated remains. Estimated cost is around
$30,000. Proceeds from BBQ & Bluegrass were put in this fund, which now
totals almost $17,000. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please
write Columbarium on your offering envelope and/or the memo line on your
check.