This year we will be serving refreshments on Christmas Eve after the 5:00pm service and the 7:00pm service.  Please donate a plate of cookies.  And, If you can help serve the refreshments, please contact  Patty Ferguson.

Christmas Poinsettias

Anyone who donated a poinsettias may take it home after the  9pm Christmas Eve service.  Otherwise, please take them home after  Sunday's service. And, thank you for your contribution!

2016 Contributions

Just a reminder for 2016 contributions - if you would like a contribution reflected on your 2016 statement, it needs to be received in the church office (or post-marked if mailed) by 12/31/16.  An offering dated 12/31/16 but placed in the collection plate on 1/1/17 would not be considered a 2016 donation.  Please let Linda Reichenbach know if you have any questions.

Education Hour  

There are no education classes for children or adults today.  All classes resume January 8.

Mug Someone Today :-)  

There are church mugs filled with goodies and information about our Christmas Events and Worship Schedule ready to be handed out to visitors throughout Advent.  Please find them at the narthex desk  and feel free to hand one to any visitor you meet this month.

Stewardship

Thank you to those that turned in their pledge cards  on Sunday. If you haven't had a chance to complete the pledge card, please do so and either drop it off or mail it to church or put it in the offering at one of the Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Day services.  Also, we are requesting a 13-month gift. Click here   for the link to the on-line donation or feel free to mail or drop off a check at church.   If anyone has questions they can reach out to Jack Morrison or Melinda Lilley for answers.  Click here for the  stewardship letter and pledge card  .

Office Closed  

The church office will be closed for the holiday season from December 22 through January 1.

Bible Sunday  

January 8

All 3rd graders will receive Bibles from the church during both worship services January 8.  There will be a "Get to Know Your Bible" Sunday school class taught by Colleen Olleman for all 3rd, 4th and 5th graders.  If you have a 3rd grader (or 4th or 5th grader who has not received a Bible) who would like to receive a Bible, please contact Jen Hoerber.

Advent Wreath Recycling  

If you made an advent wreath at our Wreaths & Treats event, please save the plastic base and return it to AUMC in January to reuse next year.

Wednesday Class

Resuming January 11, Pastor Brad teaches a class about the Old Testament stories and the truths they hold that are still relevant to us today. Our focus is on God throughout Old Testament history. Everyone is welcome!  The class meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am and also from 7-8:30pm; same class, different times.

2017 Fundraisers  

Is your group planning to hold a new fundraiser or continue an annual fundraiser in the new year?  If so, please email your fundraiser name, proposed date(s) and method of solicitation to Melinda Lilley, Finance Team Chair.  All fundraisers are approved by the Finance Team to insure that dates do not overlap, that the overall yearly fundraising calendar remains reasonable and well spread out, and that fundraisers adhere to the Fundraising Policy which is posted outside the church office.