O ur annual LMPC Christmas Concert will take place on Sunday, December 11 at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m.
The concert will feature adult and children's choirs, instrumental ensemble, and handbells, as well as joining together in singing well-known carols.  Nursery will be provided at the 5:00 p.m. concert only.
Christmas Break Information
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
Services at 8:10, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary
9:30, 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall
Nursery provided at all services
NO Sunday School for children, youth, or adults
Evening: Caroling

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25
Services at 11:00 a.m. ONLY in the sanctuary and fellowship hall
NO nursery provided
NO Sunday School for children, youth, or adults
NO evening prayer

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1
Services at 9:30, 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary and fellowship hall
Nursery provided at 11:00 a.m. ONLY
NO 8:10 a.m. service in the sanctuary
NO Sunday School for children, youth, or adults
NO evening prayer
Community News
CHRISTMAS HYMN SING
All are welcome to the third annual LMPC Christmas Hymn Sing on Sunday, December 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. 

HOPE FOR THE INNER CITY CHRISTMAS STORE
We are currently collecting new, unwrapped toys  for the Hope for the Inner City Christmas Store. Please drop off donations to the parlor by Sunday, December 11.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
A called congregational meeting will take place at the end of each service on Sunday, December 11, for the purpose of nominating elders and deacons for the class of 2020.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias to be placed in the sanctuary in honor or in memory of a loved one, please contact the church office at 423-821-4528 or visit lmpc.org/christmas-flowers to submit and contribute online. The last day to request is Monday, December 12. This year your donation will be listed in the Christmas Eve Service bulletin.
INTRO TO LMPC
Interested in joining LMPC? The next Intro to LMPC class will be held Friday evening, Saturday morning, and during Sunday school, January 20-22. This is for anyone who is interested in joining LMPC or learning more about what we believe. To sign up, please email julie@lmpc.org or call 423-424-5973.
LAY RENEWAL DVDS
DVD copies of the Lay Renewal at LMPC video,  including full archived interviews with the participants, are now available to check out from the LMPC library.
OFFICERS RETREAT - SAVE THE DATE
The 2017 Officers and Wives Retreat will be February 24-25 at North Shore Fellowship, with Kelly Kapic, professor of theological studies at Covenant College, as the speaker. 
Year-End Giving
2016 Annual Budget:  $4.328 million
2016 Giving YTD:  $3.558 million
Remaining Gifts Needed:  $771,000 (18% of budget)
Outstanding Pledge Balance:  $570,000
Unpledged Giving Needed:   $205,000
With just one month left in the year, please give to help us achieve our mission at LMPC.
Use Amazon? Visit smile.amazon.com and choose Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church as the charity of your choice. For each purchase, Amazon will give a small donation to LMPC. 
Youth News
PROGRESSIVE DINNERS
Cost: $5
Middle school dinner is Friday, December 9 at 5:30 p.m. beginning at the JHYB. RSVP to  christie@lmpc.org by December 5.  Parents: Volunteer by emailing katie@lmpc.org.
High school dinner is Friday, December 16 at 6:00 p.m. beginning at the JHYB. RSVP to christie@lmpc.org by December 11. Parents: Volunteer by emailing brynna@lmpc.org


A WORD FROM SOUTH SUDAN
LMPC currently has the privilege to support ministry in the refugee camp at Juba, South Sudan. Listen to the testimonies of three people from the camp who have directly benefited from this ministry, read by a worker at the camp.
 
WEDNESDAY MENUS
December 7
Last Dinner for this year
Hamburgers with all the trimmings, chips, baked beans, chess bars with chocolate crust. Children get the same menu with applesauce.

WEDDINGS
Congratulations to Bekah Politano and Kurtis Montgomery in the celebration of their marriage on November 5.

BIRTHS
Congratulations to Mary and Steve Kaufmann on the birth of their granddaughter, Adeline Eve Kaufmann on October 7;

to Meredith and Jay Brooks Jr. on the birth of their son, Jay William Brooks III on October 31;

to Ryan and Leighanne Tucker Moreland, and grandparents, Cindy and Tony Tucker, on the birth of Lila Kate Moreland on November 19;

and to Kerry and Tim Sorrell on the birth of their granddaughter, Audrey Blake Sorrell on November 21.

COLLEGE FRIENDS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the JHYB

COMMUNION
The Lord's Supper will be observed during the morning services on December 4 and the evening New Year's Eve service on December 31. Spend some time between now and then speaking with your Savior and refreshing relationships with your brothers and sisters in Christ.