*COOKIE SALE: *If you baked cookies for the sale, please bring them to the
church by Saturday at 8:30. Join us to help assemble the cookie trays on
Saturday at 8:30
*EVANS CITY FOOD CUPBOARD:* We'll meet at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in
Evans City at 10:00 to help them prepare for the holiday food
distribution. We should be done by noon.
*CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE:* Sunday is your last day to drop off cards for
our exchange. Please bundle them alphabetically, and only include people
who regularly attend worship. You will be able to pick up your cards on
December 22.
*CHRISTMAS CAROLING:* Join us on Sunday at 4:00 as we spread the Christmas
spirit to our home-bound friends. We'll stop for pizza along the way.
Musical ability isn't required; only a loving heart!
*CHRISTMAS PARTY:* Celebrate with your church family after worship on
December 22. Please bring a wrapped gift ($5 limit) for our exchange
game. If you are able, please also bring a dish to share.
*SEND US A PHOTO OF YOUR NATIVITY! *We’d like to show pictures of
everyone’s nativity sets during the Christmas party . Please send a photo
of yours to OldUnionChurch@xxxxxxxxx.
*HELPING HANDS:* If you are aware of a maintenance or repair issue at the
church, please drop a note in the Helping Hands basket. They will either
address the issue or pass it along to someone who can.
*WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEND A HAND?* Speak with Peter if you'd like to help
with the Lego Tournament on January 18. Speak with Bill Hornfeck if you'd
like to be part of one of the offering collection teams for 2020.
*CHRISTMAS EVE: *Invite your friends and family to worship with us on
Christmas Eve at 7:30, when we will enjoy carols, an original
Christmastale, communion, and a candle-lighting ceremony. The offering
will support the work of the deacons in the coming year, as they provide
assistance to those in need in our community.
*SNEAK PEEK AT SUNDAY'S WORSHIP SERVICE:*
Music: “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing," “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,"
and “Infant Holy, Infant Lowly”
Scripture Readings: Matthew 11:2-11 and Isaiah 35:1-10
Sermon Title: “The Drought Is Over”
