THIS WEEK WE PRAY FOR
Joel Hacker, Clay Bowe, Eileen Dreczka, Steve Hintz, Kay Meyers, Wendy McKnight, Nancy Nichols, Kristen Nigh, Carol Laux, and Shirly Kelly.
BULLETIN SPONSOR
This weekend’s bulletin sponsor is in honor of Bob Vanderkin’s 93rd birthday.
NOVEMBER EMPHASIS – A STUDY ON PRAYER
For the month of November, we’ll rejoice in the gift of prayer. Each weekend, through study and activity we’ll discuss our frustrations with prayer, celebrate the benefits of prayer, and learn what Jesus and His people pray for. At the end of each worship service, our Elders will be available (in the front of the sanctuary) to pray with you. The Elder will ask your name, take a prayer request, place their hand on your shoulder, and pray with you. We rejoice in the opportunity to serve one another and to take every request to the Lord who hears and answers our prayers.
SHARING OF THE PEACE – RESUMING THE HISTORIC PRACTICE
We are resuming the historic Christian practice of sharing the peace. During this exchange of peace, worshippers will turn to those nearby and offer a handshake with the words “Peace be with you” and “And also with you.” As Christ gives his peace, we are reconciled to one another and share in the peace that He alone gives.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Collection weekend is now! Sunday, November 20 is the final day to have your box(es) dropped off at church to be delivered to the collection site (Cornerstone Church). If you forgot to bring your box – Vaunie will be in the Fellowship Hall from 3:00-4:00 if you want to have it be part of the SJL drop off. Thanks to those who were able to participate in this project that brings the love of Jesus to children around the world!
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING MEAL
THANKSGIVING DAY - NOVEMBER 24 | SJL CAFETERIA | 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
The time is approaching again for our annual Community Thanksgiving Meal. If you plan to take part in the meal or want to volunteer, there is a sign-up sheet at the welcome desk in the Fellowship Hall. You can also contact the church office to sign up. If you would like to donate pies for the meal, the sign-up form is also on the welcome desk. We hope to see you there!
ANNUAL AHG COOKIE DOUGH SALES
American Heritage Girls are having their annual cookie dough sale. There will be a sign-up sheet on the welcome table in the Fellowship Hall. Orders are due November 21, and payment is due at pick-up. Prices are as follows:
-1-dozen balled gluten free chocolate chip cookies - $5.00
-1-dozen balled chocolate chip cookies - $4.00
-32 oz. container (makes approximately 3 dozen) - $11.00
Cookie dough pick up is Saturday, December 3, from 3-5pm in the SJL Cafeteria. Thank you!
2022 PLYMOUTH HOLIDAY PARADE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 at 7 PM
Consider trying something different this year…be a part of a Plymouth tradition! SJL will have a float in the Plymouth Holiday Parade, and we need YOUR help! The team decorating the float will meet Monday, November 21 at 6:15pm, 111 Bishop St. Plymouth. Contact Linda Mueller at 920-400-0135 for details. THEN come see your neighbors and friends as you walk in the parade! Katrina Johns would love to walk with you and your family in the parade as treats are handed out as well as invitations to join us for Christmas services. Email kjohns@sjlplymouth.com if you’re willing to walk in the parade this year.
ADVENT THANK YOU
Thank you to all who donated towards the Advent-in-a-box project. Thank you also to all who helped fill and wrap those boxes. Check out SJL’s Facebook page for photos!
CALLING ALL COOKIE BAKERS
The LWML Christmas Cookie sale is coming and the Women in Mission need you to help bake cookies. SMALL Christmas cookies will be packaged into assortments of 2 dozen and then sold for $8 per container. The more cookies that are donated – the more containers that can be prepared. Cookies may be dropped off on Friday, December 9 until 3pm in the church office and then from 8:00-8:30 on Saturday morning in the Fellowship Hall. The cookie sale will start on Saturday before/after the 4:30 service and then will continue while supplies last on Sunday morning. A limited number of gluten free packages will be available. If you’d like to guarantee a container or 2, please connect with Vaunie Weaver vauniew24@yahoo.com or 920-207-9241. Mission central in Iowa will again be the recipient of the proceeds of the sale. MC is the largest mission network that provides support to the LCMS Office of International and National Mission also known to many people as LCMS World Mission. It continues to be blessed by God as a conduit to raise millions of dollars every year to send and keep missionaries in the mission field. We look forward to being a blessing to an unknown missionary or missionary family with our cookie sale!
CHRISTMAS HYMN SINGING/RECITAL FEATURING REV. DR. JAMES MARRIOTT
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 9:30AM AT BIBLE STUDY HOUR
Do you enjoy singing many classic Christmas hymns? Do you enjoy hearing musical medleys? On Sunday morning, December 11, SJL will be welcoming guest musician and organist James Marriott to play for our worship services. Additionally, he will play a Christmas hymn/recital during bible study hour and provide us meditations on the background of these classic songs. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Music and Department Coordinator (Chair) of Music at Concordia University, Texas. For many years he also served as the Music Chair and Conductor of Choirs at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. Come to church and bible class on December 11 to hear some wonderful Christmas music and worship with a renowned Lutheran musician!
THANK YOU FOR DECORATIONS
A big THANK YOU to Capelle’s Farmer’s Market for donating the beautiful fall decorations for our church!
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDERS
The Gospel Light Chorus is selling Poinsettia plants for Christmas as a fund raiser for their spring tour to the Twin Cities. You will be able to order plants which can be picked up following the Christmas Day service. Also, you may order plants to be picked up at the Fellowship Hall on Thursday, December 1 from 2:15 until 4:00. To order, please see a Gospel Light Chorister, call Tim Huebschman at 920-892-6780, or use the attached order form.
