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NBLC Newsletter 11/27/17 Revised

NEW BEGINNINGS LUTHERAN CHURCH

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

Week of Nov. 27, 2017

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“Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods . "

Weekly Schedule

Mon., Nov. 27

6:30 pm Life's Healing Choices Small Group

Wednesday, Nov. 29

9:00 am Wrapped in Prayer

12:30 pm Bible Study: Exodus

3:30 pm BOB youth group

7:00 pm Advent Worship

Sunday, Dec. 3

8:45 am Bible Study- Acts

10:00 am Worship

11:00 am Fellowship

Decorating for Advent/Christmas

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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!

DECORATING FOR ADVENT/CHRISTMAS We will decorate the church for the Advent/Christmas season next Sunday after worship. Plan to stay and help!

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!

ADVENT The Advent Wednesday worship this year will be at 7:00 p.m., starting Wednesday, November 29th. 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.

YOUTH GROUP ASSISTANT NEEDED B.O.B Youth Group is looking for an assistant to help with our program. This is a great opportunity for someone that enjoys being with kids in Kindergarten thru 5th grade to help with our after school program each Wednesday from 3:00 to 4:45. We have snacks, bible studies, crafts and special outings. If you are the person we are looking for contact Cheryl Heinold at 586-4794 or cheinold@aol.com.

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

ATTENDANCE for Sunday, November 19 ^th was 67 and total offering was $4,505.00.

Volunteers for Dec. 3

Greeters: Kay Small and Judy VandeVeer

Ushers: Paul Hunsinger and Ed Schantz

Prayers of the People: John O'Donnell

Scripture Reader: Lisa Powell

Communion Assistants: Andy Busch, Kevin Hunsinger, and Kay Small

Offering Counters: Don Schroeder and Ed Schantz

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