Dear saints in Christ,
The END is coming! It is here!
That may have gotten your attention.
The END is coming, but no one knows when it will be here but God alone. So, don’t let anyone fool you.
I’m talking here of the end of the Church Year…which is this Sunday, November 23rd. And at that service, I will be preaching about THE END–JUDGMENT DAY…when Christ comes and then He does the separation of the sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31-46).
That DAY is coming! Will you be ready? Will your spiritual house be in order? Where lies your confidence to be saved? Does God give us readiness? How?
Come this Sunday to find out.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Needed, 9 bell ringers to ring a Christmas piece on Sunday, December 21. We will practice on Sundays after the service on November 23 and 30 and also on December 7 and 14. See Roze.
Get your order in for Poinsettia plants for Christmas. November 30th is the last day for orders. Cost is $13.50 each. The plants may be taken after the Christmas Day worship service. See the order form in Sunday’s bulletin. Payment should be given to Mary Wollenberg, Altar Guild President–payable to: Holy Trinity Altar Guild.
Help support a young mom and her 4 yr. old son in town that they may have a nice Thanksgiving Day meal. Pastor has been asked by someone to help this small family. At our Congregational Meeting this past Sunday, our members agreed to provide her with a Thanksgiving meal, a Christmas meal, and a Christmas gift for the 4 yr. old boy.
We need all the fixings for a Thanksgiving Day meal. Please let me know what you are donating to avoid duplication. We will obviously need a small turkey and all the relevant fixings: stuffing mix, potatoes, turkey gravy, vegetable, fruit, dessert, pie, etc.
But please check in with me and I will tell you what we still need. Thanks everyone!
Our Week At A Glance
Tuesday: 6:30PM Jr. Confirmation
Prayer Shawl Group
7:30PM Board of Elders
Wednesday: 10:00AM Bible Study
Thursday: 7:00AM Emmaus Walkers Men’s Bible Study at Immanuel Parish Center
9:00AM Circuit 6 Pastors’ Conference at St. John -Waterbury
6:00PM Bible Study
7:00PM Choir
Sunday: 9:00AM Divine Service
10:30AM Sunday School and Bible Study
Donate hats, mittens, scarves, and winter socks of all sizes and colors to support WARM HANDS, WARM HEARTS. You may hang them on the Christmas tree in our fellowship hall.
Our annual Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, December 6, from 9AM til 2PM. Breakfast and lunch will be served. There will be crafts, ornaments, cookie walk, and baked goods. Bring a friend! Adults and youth are needed to help with this event.
Plan to be at our Thanksgiving Day Service on November 27th at 9:00AM. A non-perishable food offering may be brought to donate to the Plymouth Food Pantry. If you are unable to attend, please bring a food donation to the church anytime and Pastor will deliver the food before Thanksgiving.
Midweek Advent services begin Wednesday, December 3rd at 7:00PM. These services help us to prepare for Jesus’ coming. The theme is: “Christian Hope in Perilous Times.”
Keep praying for Rev. Butch Lanphar, who serves as pastor of Trinity – Springfield, MA and St. Paul – Naugatuck. We give thanks that Rev. Lanphar is showing improvement following a moderate stroke several weeks ago. He continues with rehab. Pray for God’s people at St. Paul – Naugatuck during this time of their pastor’s absence.
Keep praying for all who are on our Sunday Prayer List.
SERVING THE LORD THIS WEEK
Ushers: Randy Krampitz
Jeff Sonstroem
Elder: Steven Ayers
Altar: Mary Wollenberg
Acolyte: Jordan Klepps
Coffee: Donna Madonna
Have a blessed week in the Lord!
Pastor Kotila