Announcements
Church Christmas Party!
Friday, December 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the FH in the church is the all-church Christmas party hosted by Pastor Tim, & Ashton Miller. They are providing the turkey and ham and are asking everyone to please bring a side-dish. 
 
Community Vespers Service
The Vespers Service is at the Brown Grand on Sunday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Tim will be playing the violin.
 
Children’s Christmas Program
Children’s Christmas Program December 14th during the morning Worship Service. The children will be sharing the program at Sunset Home in the afternoon at 1:30 p.m.
 
Christmas Day Invitation
Pastor Tim and Ashton would like to extend an invitation to those who may not have plans for Christmas Day lunch to join their family as they celebrate the birth of our Savior. If you’d like to
join, please RSVP to Ashton at 618-830-0163 by Dec. 22nd and let her know if you’re able to bring a side or a dessert.
 
Pastor Tim’s Podcast Schedule:
“Let Us Consider” Podcast will be on break until January 6.
Tuesdays – Considering the Faith
Wednesdays – Considering the Story
Thursdays – Considering the Scriptures
You can listen weekly on SpotifyAmazon MusicYouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
 
WORSHIP HELPERS (Thank you for your service)
Nursery & 2’s & 3’s Assignment: Please find your assignments in the Worship Folder
December Greeters:
Sheryle Preston, David Strnad, Dallas Smith, Conrad Trost
AV:
Dec 7: Rick Haden
Dec 14: Daniel Longfellow
December Offering Counters:
Lori Kemling, Peg Johnson
Communion Prep: Scott & Mishele Longfellow
Bread: Katie Whitley
 
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK
Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 2nd Sunday of Advent
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Children’s Program Practice
10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time
10:30 a.m. Worship Service / Communion
5:00 p.m. No Prayer Time
6:00 p.m. Vespers at the Brown Grand
6:30 p.m. Youth Group
Monday, December 8, 2025
6:30 p.m. Elders Meeting
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study
10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study WILL meet this week
6:00 p.m. Adventure Club
Sunday, December 14, 2025 – 3rd Sunday Advent
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. Fellowship Time
10:30 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program
1:30 p.m. Children to perform program at Sunset Home
5:00 p.m. Prayer Time
6:30 p.m. Youth Group
Monday, December 15, 2025
6:30 p.m. Elders and Deacons Meeting
 
TableTalk Magazine
Be sure to grab a TableTalk magazine located on the tables at each door leading into the sanctuary. Each issue contains daily Bible studies and thought-provoking articles from gifted pastors and theologians to encourage you in the faith. Remember to pick-up a copy of the October TableTalk devotional located on each table leading into the sanctuary.
 
New Directories Available
New church directories are available at each door leading into the sanctuary. Be sure to pick yours up on Sunday!
 
Adventure Club!
Adventure Club is an exciting children’s ministry program that is focused on Bible memorization and teaching children the truth of God’s Word in a fun and meaningful way.
Adventure Club meets Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Please share the news with all your family and friends. Our Goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with every student. If you have questions or would like to help out, call or text Justin Snyder.
 
Women’s Bible Study
The women are studying the book of Hebrews on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall. A nursery will be available for those who need it. Please let Peg know if you are planning on attending, so we can get you a study book, also if you need child care.
 
Men’s Bible Study
A time for men to get together for fellowship, prayer, and study of God’s Word. Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 a.m., FH
 
Youth Group
For students in the 7th-12th grades, The youth group meets weekly to study the Bible, play games and have fun! Currently the youth group is studying the book of Romans.
Sundays, 6:30-8 p.m., 3rd Floor
 
Sunday Prayer Time
Prayer Time: Please join us at 5 p.m. EACH Sunday as we pray, praising God for who He is and thanking Him for all He has done.
 
Prayer Requests
If you have a prayer request concerning you or someone in your immediate family that you would like to share with the church, please contact the church office so that your name can be added to the Worship Folder. Your prayer request does not automatically go from the Worship Folder to the Prayer Chain or vice versa.
Prayer Chain
Contact Eunice Eakins, Lyle Koerber, or Sara Fleming to have prayer requests sent out on the Prayer Chain. This is effective for immediate prayer. Please note that the call must be made by the person needing prayer or an immediate family member
 

 

 
 
 
 
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