Coming Up in January 2025:

Join in the birthday cake for Jesus

SATURDAY WORSHIP SERVICES:  There will be no Saturday worship service on December 27th or January 3rd.

GIVING ENVELOPES:  If you use giving envelopes, they are now available in the entryway.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S EVE:  

• Worship on Christmas Eve will be held at 7 p.m.
• On New Year’s Eve, there will be a pot luck meal at 5 p.m., with worship at 6 p.m.

FREDERICK PLACE MEAL:  The next meal will be Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.  The menu will be ham, Au Gratin potatoes, baked beans (Susie’s recipe), with holiday cookies and ice cream.  Watch the kiosk for a sign-up sheet for foods/ingredients needed.

COMMUNITY TABLE: This will be Tuesday, December 9th.  See the sign-up sheet on the kiosk.

FIRST COMMUNION:  We welcome Braylon Willey as he receives his first communion today.  He joins us in the family of faith.  Braylon is Elaine Kuhlmann’s great-grandson.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S EVE:  

• Worship on Christmas Eve will be held at 7 p.m., the same as in previous years.  
• On New Year’s Eve, there will be a pot luck meal at 5 p.m. Bring a game to share so that some can play together as others clean up from the meal.  At 6 p.m., we will use the Holden Service of Evening Prayer to seek the Lord’s guidance and blessings as we look forward to another year.

UPDATED NEEDS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY:

Gloves - all sizes

Boots - children and adult

Towels

Men's hats, gloves 

Men’s jeans, all sizes

CHECK MAILBOXES:  If you didn’t check your mailbox slot last week, please do so today. The December Chimes and Home Touch documents have been placed in your box if you subscribe to them.  Please let the office know if you do not wish to receive either of these any longer OR if you haven’t been receiving them and would like to be added to the subscribing list.

WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY:  November has five Sundays, so today is World Hunger Sunday.  Please prayerfully consider giving as able to this very essential mission.  

FREDERICK PLACE MEAL:  The next meal will be Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 5 p.m.  The men will be ham, AuGratin potatoes, baked beans (Susie’s recipe), with holiday cookies and ice cream.  Watch the kiosk for a sign-up sheet for foods/ingredients needed.

Frederick Place Meal: On November 22nd, the menu will be Cajun Beans, Rice and Sausage, Cornbread, Fruit Salad, and Bars (suggested are apple, pumpkin, or custard).  The sign-up sheet to bring ingredients is on the kiosk. 

Reminder:  November has five Sundays, so the 5th Sunday, 11/30/2025, will be World Hunger Sunday.  Please prayerfully consider giving as able to this very essential mission.

Christmas Poinsettias:  Hopefully, everyone has seen the information regarding Christmas Poinsettias in the November Chimes, which was distributed last week.  If you wish to donate any poinsettias for this, please turn in your order to the office by Tuesday, November 18th.  Refer to the order information in the November Chimes!  Makes checks out to Calvary WELCA.