With temps in the 20s last night it is beginning to feel a lot like winter in Austin! However, I do find warmth in the generosity of the season as I reflect on the grace of God in Jesus Christ. I pray that we all find our hearts "strangely warmed" this Christmas season and that we take advantage of opportunities to help others. *Prayer Items from Dec 9:* - Dolly and Gloria helped the Windsor Park Neighborhood Association (WPNA) celebrate 30 years. - Karen and Aaron celebrated their 1 week anniversary. - Jared just landed a job at James Madison University as he anticipates moving east at the end of the year. - Gloria: A guinea pig died at the CDC providing an opportunity to talk about death with the children. A memorial service was held early in the week. - Thanks, Angie, for the beautiful display at the front of the church - rocks, candles, a working water fountain, all on shimmery blue cloth. (The Advent theme is "Flood of mercy.") - Several of us worked with MDS at Bastrop on Saturday joining folks from Houston Mennonite Church. - Ted and Dama returned home after a good trip to Belize. - Clarence Bassett is stable. *Congregational Meeting (December 9, 2012)* - Affirmed persons for committees and for the Leadership Board (see attached). - Accepted a 2011 Financial Report (required to complete an internal audit). - Approved 2013 budget of $135,112. - Approved $3680 payment to wider church agencies. - 24 people attended *Upcoming Events* - *Saturday, Dec 15, 10:00 a.m., choir practice at the church. Worship Committee meets after choir practice.* - Sunday, Dec 16, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Sunday school classes and worship - Advent 3. - Sunday, Dec 16, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m., Christmas fellowship at Bob Koehn's, 7809 Cheno Cortina Trail. Bring a holiday snack to share. Everyone welcome. - Thursday, Dec 20, 7:00 p.m., women's group at Marcia Miller's, 7619 Parkview Circle. Snacks appreciated. - Sunday, Dec 23, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Sunday school classes and worship - Advent 4: Choir. - Monday, Dec 24, 6:30 p.m., Christmas Eve worship, caroling, refreshments. - Sunday, Dec 30, 9:30 a.m. - Noon, Sunday school classes and Taize worship - First Sunday after Christmas. High school and adult classes meet together to consider resolutions for 2013. *Item of Interest - article in latest issue of The Mennonite:* http://www.themennonite.org/issues/15-12/articles/News_Analysis_Christian_Peacemaker_Teams_advocate_for_Kurds 2012-12-03 ISSUE:News Analysis: Christian Peacemaker Teams advocate for Kurds <2012-12-03 ISSUE: News Analysis: Christian Peacemaker Teams advocate for Kurds As war winds down, Iraqi Kurdistan struggles for independence from Iraq. by Garland Robertson for Christian Peacemaker Teams Iraqi Kurdistan Christian Peacemaker Teams Iraqi Kurdistan>As war winds down, Iraqi Kurdistan struggles for independence from Iraq.by Garland Robertson for Christian Peacemaker Teams Iraqi Kurdistan Christian Peacemaker Teams Iraqi Kurdistan Peace, -- *Lee Lever, Pastor* *Austin Mennonite Church* AustinMennonite.org
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