ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND DINNER
The annual Christmas pageant will be presented tonight at 5:00 P.M. A covered dish dinner will follow the presentation of the Christmas story. We hope everyone will join us as we watch the children act out the age-old story.
POINSETTIAS
If you plan to donate poinsettias to decorate the altar for Christmas Eve, they should be at the church by Sunday, December 21. All dedications should also be sent to the office in writing by Sunday, December 21. You may place a written dedication in the offering plate, send an email to the office, or leave a note in the office.
BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE
All are welcome to attend a Blue Christmas service at Bethel Lutheran Church, White Rock, on Sunday, December 21st at 3:00 P.M. Blue Christmas services are often held on the day with the least amount of daylight and is geared for those who may be having a difficult time at Christmas.
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual congregational meeting was held last Sunday following worship. The congregation approved a 2026 budget and elected new council members, Nancy Bradshaw and Dupre Percival. Nancy will serve on Council for a third year, and Dupre will serve a three-year term. Other council members for 2026 are Bonnie Stevens, Judy Hrinda, Jan Samson, Steve Kesler, Donna Cook, and Pastor Michele Fischer.
COUNCIL MEETING
Council will hold its regular meeting today after worship.
Readings for Next Sunday |
Isaiah 7:10-16 |
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 |
Romans 1:1-7 |
Matthew 1:18-25 |
Serving on December 14 | Third Sunday of Advent |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | No flowers during Advent |
Altar Guild (blue) | Jan Samson |
Lector | Judy Hrinda |
Communion Assistant | Charles Eleazer |
Ushers/Greeters | Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax |
Serving on December 21 | Fourth Sunday of Advent |
Worship Leader | Pastor Michele Fischer |
Organist | Don Alcorn |
Flowers | No flowers during Advent |
Altar Guild (blue) | Nancy Bradshaw |
Lector | Jan Samson |
Communion Assistant | Jan Samson |
Ushers/Greeters | Charles Eleazer and Doug Truax |
What's Happening at St. John's | |
Sunday, December 14 | Third Sunday of Advent |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Worship service |
11:00 am | Worship service |
12:15 pm | Council Meeting |
5:00 pm | Christmas Pageant and Covered Dish Dinner |
Wednesday, December 17 | |
10:30 am | Bible Study |
Sunday, December 21 | Fourth Sunday of Advent |
9:30 am | Break Fast |
10:00 am | Bible Study |
11:00 am | Worship service |
Upcoming Events | |
December 24 5:30 pm | Christmas Eve Worship Service |
In Our Prayers
Members
Donna Cook
Barbara Hiller
Glenn Lindler
Kathy Lindler
Judy Saddler
Grieving Family and Friends of:
Stanley Slice (Glenn Lindler’s Cousin)
Family and Friends
Lynda Brake (Judy Saddler’s Sister)
LeighAnn Forsberg (Friend of Donna Cook)
Patricia Quinn Gaskill (Friend of Tim and Nancy Bradshaw)
Ann Derrick Heilig (Steve Derrick’s Sister)
Carolyn Henry (Friend of the Samsons)
Gary Hydrick (Friend of the Samsons)
Helen Looney (Sophia’s great grandmother)
William Matthews (Amanda Matthew’s Husband)
Keith McAlister (Friend of Tim and Nancy Bradshaw)
Brianna McCarthy (Mother of Zoe Bell’s Friend, Sawyer)
Kay Miller (Friend of the Bradshaws)
Liam Moore (Jon Moore’s son)
Sam Perry (Neighbor and Friend of Many Members of St. John’s)
Ashley and Rob Temple (Friends of Anna Percival)
Clergy and Staff
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry
Bishop Ginny Aebischer & Staff
Pastor Michele Fischer
In Our Armed Forces
John Morrison (US Army)
Connor Truax (US Army)