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JOIN US THIS SUNDAY
On Sunday we will celebrate the third Sunday of Advent. Pastor Bob will deliver a message to PCW titled, "Joy to the World!".
Join us at at our regular service times; 8 am, 9 am , and 11 am.
Thank you - From Pastor Lisa
Dear ones, thank you so much for your prayers, support, love, gifts, hugs, well-wishes, and blessings as you sent me off with love last Sunday. My cup overflows! Please know that I am cheering you on from afar and am excited to see what God has in store for PCW.
With gratitude and Advent Joy, Pastor Lisa
CHILDCARE HELP NEEDED!
We are in need of a couple of volunteers to help with childcare for the 5:30, Christmas Eve service. Our regular helpers are out of town for the holiday - we currently have no one signed up. Please contact Adam Hayden if you can help out - he will really appreciate it!!! Thanks!
The Sharing Tree
Thank you for giving so generously to the Interfaith Valley Sharing Tree this year!!! We helped 90 families have a wonderful Christmas and presents under the tree! Wishing your friends and family a JOYOUS CHRISTMAS!
Sue Lewis and Carol Maupin
FAMILY NEWS - EAGLE SCOUT
Please congratulate Jeffrey Bonner! You are invited to his Eagle Scout Court of Honor on Saturday, December 15
th
, at 2p.m. in the Great Room. Way to go, Jeffrey!
Adult Education Series
During this Advent Season we will be reading and sharing from a newly released 31-day devotional titled, "
The First Songs of Christmas - Meditations on Luke 1 & 2.
" Let us share in this good news of great joy together at 10 a.m. in the Library.
All are welcome!
DRIVE-THRU PRAYER
Drive-Thru Prayer is happening
Dec. 17-20 from 7-9 p.m.
All are welcome to come pray, drive through or just visit. We will be rejoicing and praying for you. Just stop by the front circle driveway of the church. You will be blessed, and you might just go out and be a blessing to others.
Sign up in the Gathering Area to be a part of the Drive-Thru Prayer team.
STAFF CHRISTMAS GIFTS
During this season of giving, the Personnel Team is once again requesting that you consider making a Christmas gift to the pastors and staff at PCW. We made this request last year and the result was quite remarkable, both from the amount given and from the sincere appreciation of the gifts received. We are hoping for a similar response this year. If you would like to offer a gift to the staff this year, please give it to Ron Stoerker prior to
Dec. 18
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Or drop a check in the collection plate and designate "Staff Christmas Gift". Thank you!
December dates to remember
Dec. 16
Third Sunday of Advent,
Regular Service Times
New Members Class at 4 p.m.
Dec. 17-20
Drive Thru Prayer - 7-9 p.m.,
Circle Drive in Front of the Church
Dec. 23
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Single Service at 10 a.m.,
Sanctuary
Combined Worship Service
Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
5:30 p.m. - Family Service,
Great Room
11 p.m. - Sanctuary Service,
Sanctuary
Dec. 30
Single Chapel Service at 10 a.m.,
Sanctuary
HOLIDAY STAFFING
PCW will be lightly staffed over the holidays. If you need to reach someone or leave a
message, please use our automated phone line at 512-821-8735.
Bob Anderson - ex. 106
Debi Haines - ex. 101
Adam Hayden - ex. 102
Ron Stoerker - ex. 103
Press 2 for a pastoral emergency.
THE HEALING SPACE
Are you curious about Kundalini Yoga, which is offered weekly at The Healing Space?
Year around classes are offered on Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. and Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. In addition,
NEW Introduction to Kundalini Yoga: 6-week series will be offered on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. beginning on Jan. 16. These are great opportunities to explore this ancient science of self-healing. For more information, please contact Carla Faletti at: [email protected].
SCRIPTURE READING FOR SUNDAY
Luke 1:43-55
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But why am I so favored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
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As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
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Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her!"
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And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord
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and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
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for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed,
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for the Mighty One has done great things for me- holy is his name.
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His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation.
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He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmost thoughts.
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He has brought down rulers from their thrones but has lifted up the humble.
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He has filled the hungry with good things but has sent the rich away empty.
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He has helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful
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to Abraham and his descendants forever, just as he promised our ancestors."
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