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NBLC Newsletter 12/11/17 Revised

NEW BEGINNINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Week of Dec. 11, 2017

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"But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance."

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Weekly Schedule

Mon., Dec. 11 7:00 pm Leadership Team

Wed., Dec. 13 9:00 am Wrapped in Prayer

12:30 pm Bible Study: Exodus

3:30 pm BOB youth group

7:00 pm Advent Worship

Thurs., Dec. 14 7:00 pm Helping Hands board meeting

Sun., Dec. 17 8:45 am Bible Study: Acts

10:00 am Worship, with the Christmas Program

11:00 am Chicken and dumpling dinner

ANNOUNCEMENTS

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE OF HOPE. We will be offering a Blue Christmas service of Hope on Thursday, December 21st, at 7:00 p.m. This service is designed for all who are having a difficult time during the holidays; perhaps you are missing a loved-one, or the long nights are hard, or some other difficulty. Plan to join us for the service, and invite others who are struggling during this time of year. The service gives us comfort and hope in Jesus.

CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE Christmas Eve services will be: Sunday morning at 10:00 (4th Sunday of Advent), then 6:30 pm and 9:00 pm for the Christmas Eve candlelight service. December 31 will be the Service of Readings and Carols at the 10:00 a.m. service.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND CHICKEN AND DUMPLING DINNER. The Christmas program will be Sunday, December 17th, during the worship service. The annual chicken and noodle dinner will follow during the fellowship time. Plan to come and enjoy the season!

ADVENT The Advent Wednesday worship this year will be at 7:00 p.m. The theme is: Together in Advent. In the series we will celebrate together as the family of God the coming of His Son for our salvation. The theme verse for the series is: "Save us, O Lord our God, and gather us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy Name and glory in Your praise." (Psalm 106:47). Week 1; Be Present. Week 2: Send Peace. Week 3: Share Joy. Week 4: Wrap in Love. Plan to come! The Wednesday evening Advent offering will be given to the NALC Disaster Relief and the Champaign County Christian Health Center. Go to ccchc.2003.org to learn more about the Champaign County Christian Health Center, which offers free healthcare for the uninsured and underinsured.

MEN'S REPAIR MINISTRY M25:40 New Beginnings Lutheran Church is developing a Home Repair Team that handles basic repairs and small projects for people in God’s Family who have a need. We can use all levels of skill or come and learn a new one. Please contact Rich Gegg at 217-621-4288 if you are interested.

SOUP KITCHEN AT CANDLEWOOD A soup kitchen is being organized at Candlewood. It is open to anyone in Mahomet. If you are interested in helping or being a participant, please contact Pastor Oman.

HELPING CHILDREN IN MAHOMET Please return the Helping Hands gift here to New Beginnings. The gift should be unwrapped and the ornament should be taped to the gift. We will take the gifts to First Baptist Church on the collection day. Thank you!

GIVING STATEMENTS The 3rd quarter giving statements are available in the basket in the narthex.

ATTENDANCE for Sunday, December 3 ^rd was 76 and total offering was $6,036.75. Offering Total for the Wednesday Advent service was $240.

Volunteers for Dec. 17

Greeters: Wayne and Jackie Wolfe

Ushers: Carole Temple and Laura Campbell

Prayers of the People: Sally Roth

Scripture Reader: Michael Feigl

Communion Assistants: Michael and Marilyn Feigl, Cheryl Heinold

Offering Counters: Jim and Cheryl Heinold

Click on the link to View the NBLC Worship Volunteer Schedule!

NewBeginningsLutheranChurch | Phone 217-590-0306 (office), 217 621-8697 (Pastor Oman) | Email nblc@newBeginningsLutheranChurch.com | New Beginnings Lutheran Church; Box 498; 304 E. Dunbar Street Mahomet, Illinois 61853