December 2005 Church of God Newsletter

LOVE NOTE - DECEMBER 2005

Our Church

Church Office:

276-1894

"Our mission is to be a loving fellowship committed to Christ and inspired to seek and lead all persons to salvation through Him."

Church Staff:
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Senior Pastor -
Rick Oliver
Youth Pastor -
Joseph Jurado
Administrative Asst. - Kathy Persinger

Church Office Hours 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed noon - 1 p.m.)

Upcoming Events
Youth Christmas Party - Dec. 17

Children's Christmas Program - Dec. 18

Candlelight Communion Service - Dec. 24 ( 3 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m.)

Christmas Sunday Service 11 a.m.

New Year's Day Service 11 a.m.

Ladies, You are invited to bring a friend to "Taste and Tell", Monday December 12th, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in the Vert Clubroom, 345 SW 4th. The guest speaker is Janice Mathers from Bend. Bring a plate of Christmas Cookies to share and your favorite Christmas Stocking for "Show-N-Tell. Just $5.50 per person - call Verna at 276-7110, for reservations.

Share your gently used toys with a child less fortunate. The East Oregonian is doing a toy drive for children who will receive little this year for Christmas. This is a great opportunity to teach our children the joy of sharing and giving to others. The EO is accepting donations until Dec. 19th. If you have questions, call the EO at 541-276-2211

Our Church In Action

WEDNESDAY DINNERS

Wednesday night dinners begin at 6 p.m. We need interested persons to help serve. There is a sign-up sheet in the church entryway. Remember dinner is only $1.00. Come and join the fellowship!

Please remember to pray for the thousands of men and women who daily risk their lives as they serve our nation in the military. Also pray for the families waiting for their soldiers to return home. Help keep them safe and in good spirits.

COOKIE CALL

COOKIES! COOKIES! COOKIES! We are low on cookies to send out with our "Cookie Calls". Cookie calls are an important part of our ministry. We send out a welcoming letter and a plate of homemade cookies to every newcomer. It's just a friendly way of saying, "Welcome".

POINSETTIAS

Purchase a POINSETTIA! Poinsettias are traditionally used in our Christmas decorations in our sanctuary. If you would like to help provide them, you may donate $5.00 (or purchase your own) to purchase one in memory or in celebration of a loved one. We will be accepting donations until December 18th. If you wish to purchase one, fill out the form you will find in your Sunday bulletin, or contact the church office. During Advent there will be a bulletin insert listing your name and the name of your loved one. Each poinsettia will be placed in the sanctuary for all to enjoy. They may be picked up on December 24th at the Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service (3-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.) or following the morning worship service on Christmas morning, if you wish.

CHILDREN'S MUSICAL

The children's Christmas Musical is going to be Sunday December 18th at 6:00 p.m. Please have your child here by 5:30p.m. On Saturday December 17th, we will have our last practice before we perform on Sunday. Practice will be from noon until 1:30 p.m. Come on Sunday the 18th to see God's Angels perform!

BAND OF BROTHERS

Band of Brothers next meeting will be announced at church. Allen Waggoner is the Facilitator and Robert Pahl is the Host Coordinator. Calvin Ashbeck is the Refreshment Coordinator. All men are invited to join us in our study of: "Everyman's Battle".

ADULT CHRISTMAS CHOIR

This year's Christmas Choir performance will be Sunday Morning December 18th. We are practicing at 5:15 each Sunday evening in preparation. If you are interested in singing, it is not too late to join us.

YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday December 17th the Youth will have a Christmas party at Robert and Billie Parker's house: 3063 Riverside Drive. Youth please arrive at 3:30 p.m. and make arrangements for pick-up at 7:00 p.m. Games will include a scavenger hunt, white elephant gift exchange and more. Finger Foods and drinks will be provided.

TEACHER-HELPERS NEEDED

Have you helped teach a Sunday School class or a Wednesday night class? Thought of cooking or cleaning after a mid-week meal? If you have not served before, don't stand on the sidelines. A blessing will be had by joining in and getting involved. Be a part of a great big wonderful family!

LOVE LOAF PROGRAM 2005

We as a Church family did exceptionally well this year with our Love Loaf donations. We raised over $300. If you haven't donated yet, we will still accept your donation.

ADULT CHRISMAS BUNCO PARTY

Saturday December 10th be prepared to laugh hard and totally enjoy a wonderful evening of Bunco. Arrive at the church at 7:00 p.m. and stay until 9:00 p.m. Meet in the Fellowship hall and be sure to bring munchies to share.

COSTA RICA

Everyone who is going on the mission trip to Costa Rica needs a passport. You can get your passport picture taken at 60 minute photo or at the post office. Application forms are also available at the post office.

PRAYER CONCERNS

Please check your bulletin each Sunday to see what the prayer needs are. If you have an email address, be sure to let the church office know and you can be on our email prayer chain. There are currently 72 email addresses on the chain. If you want your request printed in the Sunday bulletin or put on the chain (email or telephone) be sure to call or email the church office. Be in constant prayer for our church family and our extended families and friends.

BAPTISM

If you are interested in becoming baptised, but sure to contact the church office, or either of our pastors. They would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

NEW YEARS DAY

Sunday January 1st our Morning Service will begin at 11 a.m.

Children's Breakfast

December 4 - Tom & Karen Demianew

December 11 - Charles Cook

December 18 - Steve Hart & Brad Stevens

December 25 - No Breakfast or Sunday School

Wednesday Snacks

December 7 - Teri Brickey

December 14 - Whitney Porter

December 21 - Denise Mc.

December 28 - Karen D.

Infant Nursery

December 4 - Tina Williams /Marly

December 11 - Marti McGraw/Marly

December 18 - Kathy Persinger / Marly

December 25 - Karen Demianew

Activity Person

Robin Cook

DECEMBER MEETINGS

Church Council - January 25 at 5:30 p.m.

Board of C.E. - December 11 at 12:00 p.m.

Board of Trustees - December 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday Night Teachers

Chelsie Blair, Anita Lewis & Shannon Ellner

(January midweek teachers are Karen & Calvin Ashbeck and Judy Moore)

Music Schedule

December 4 :

Special Music: Robert Ward

Offertory: Darlene Marquardt

Worship Team: Mary Ward, Judy, DiAnna

Reader: Curtis Moore

Overheads: Dave Entermille

December 11

Special Music: Choir

Offertory: Debbie Oliver

Worship Team: Debbie Oliver, Jim Phelps, Cindy D., Marti

Reader: Faber Dorough

Overheads: Joani

December 18

Special presentation by the choir

Offertory: Paisley & Pierson Pahl

Worship Team: Debbie O.

Reader: Bud

Overheads: Anita

December 25:

Offertory: Darlene M

Worship Team: Debbie & Rick Oliver

Reader: Lindsay or Luke Oliver

Overheads: Lynda

Sunday School Teachers

December 4- Tamara Phal, Danielle Sackett, Kevin Porter

December 11 - Robin Cook, Whitney Porter, Debbie Oliver

December 18 - Jerod Ward, Patsy Phelps, Mary Lou Fletcher

December 25 - NO Sunday School Today

January 1 - Tamara Pahl, Danielle Sackett, Kevin Porter

"For unto us a Son is born, unto us a Son is given and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor , the Mighty King, the Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace"

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