Mrs. Claus's Curated Collection of Christmas Craziness is off and running, but we still need a lot of help. Please read through the list and see where you can help, either physically or financially, if you are willing and able:
VOLUNTEERING
We need 2 more volunteers for Parents Night Out (Friday 12/6, from 5-9pm).
We need a handful of volunteers for Mrs. Claus's CCCC&B to work the bazaar, concessions, take pictures, etc. If you are available on Sat. Dec 7 please consider helping us host our event for all or some of the time.
Please email Michael (misterwadham@gmail.com) or write your name on the
sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall to sign up
DONATING
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
We have an Amazon Wish List with items we need listed on it. Visit the link below and see if you can purchase anything for us! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/215NCPMK5Q2AI?ref=cm_sw emr_un_un_ya4o1ewsH7n9x
Please save your empty cardboard TP rolls for a craft we have planned.
Michael needs some LARGE cardboard boxes. If you have any, he is happy to pick them up from you.
○ CONCESSIONS
snacky dry goods (especially Christmas themed, if possible!)
individually packaged beverages (cans/plastic bottles, etc.) NOT jugs
packages of hot chocolate
hot crock pot dish
○ RAFFLE
We will have a raffle, where people put tickets in to "bid" for a basket/item.
Please consider creating/donating a basket/item for the raffle.
Thank you for helping make this wonderful event a reality!
December Events
Dec. 1 Hanging of the Greenery
Dec. 1 Poinsettia orders due
Dec. 6 Parents’ Night Out, 5-9 pm
Dec. 6 Community Candlelight Carol Sing, 9-10 pm
Dec. 7 Mrs. Claus’s Curated Collection of Christmas Craziness (& Bazaar), 10 am -4 pm
Dec. 12 ABW Christmas Party, 6pm at home of Judy Teeters
Dec. 13 Men’s Fellowship, 11am, Bob Evans Restaurant
Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Service, 7pm
ABWM News
All women are invited to attend our Christmas party on December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The event will be a meal at home of Judy Teeters with Joyce Kelley serving as co host and giving devotions. Women are asked to bring a white elephant gift and 4 wrapped gifts for women shut ins which will be delivered before Christmas.
Our service Project for December is collecting socks for all ages. White socks for men and women at Montgomery County Jail and any socks for children at Dayton Christian Center (six months to 12 years). There will be a giving tree for socks in Fellowship Hall.
We will not meet in January but plan dining out and a movie February 20, 2025. Judy Teeters is our coordinator....Watch for details!!
FYI Our women donated $485 in items for Dayton Christian Center to complete our White Cross requests. These were all delivered and very much appreciated.
CROP WALK Dayton Crop Walk was the most successful since 2007. Donations as of 11/7/24 were $16,049.30 which was an increase of $5800 over last year. Dorothy Lane’s final donations totalled $370. Many THANKS!! Next year’s walk will be October 12, 2025, again at Shiloh Church.
Christian Education
Please join us for the Adult Sunday School class this December over The Purpose of Christmas by Rick Warren. Rev. Warren is author of The Purpose Driven Life and The Purpose Driven Church. Copies are available in the narthex. We will meet each Sunday of Advent at 10:00am.
Men’s Fellowship
The men’s fellowship meets for lunch at 11:00 am on the 2nd Friday of the month, at the Bob Evans on the corner of Linden and Woodman. It’s a wonderful time to meet and discuss, and Pastor Bob Heizer gives heartfelt prayers for all. It’s a blessing Bob is sharing his pastoral gifts for the Men’s Fellowship. All are welcome to join.
Diaconate Worship Board
Advent and Christmas will be here soon, so here are some dates to put on your calendar.
November 24 we will be handing out our Advent Devotionals “Emerge into Great Joy”. There are daily scripture readings, devotions, and reflections for each day of Advent. If you are unable to pick one up in person, please call or email the church office and we will send you one.
December 1 is the First Sunday of Advent and Communion Sunday. Megan and Sam will be lighting the first Advent Candle, the candle of Hope. Following the worship service we will be decorating the church for the Christmas season. All are invited to stay and help. Hanging of the Greenery is always a special time to get in the spirit of Christmas.
December 6 and 7 the church family and the community are invited to Mrs. Claus' Curated Collection of Christmas Craziness and Bazaar. Check out the blogs for more information! There will be something for everyone to enjoy! Food, crafts, carols, gift wrapping, Parents Night Out, and more.
December 8 is the Second Sunday of Advent. The Sinks Family will be lighting the Peace Candle.
December 15 is the Third Sunday of Advent. Michael Wadham will be lighting the candle for Joy.
December 22 is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Mo and June will be lighting the candle for Love.
Tuesday, December 24 at 7 pm we will celebrate Christmas Eve with our Candlelight Service. This is always a special service and one of our congregation’s favorites. There will be light refreshments after the service.
January 5, after worship we will take down and put away Christmas. Please consider helping if you can.
May God bless you with Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love this Advent Season!
ABC Women Advent Zoom Event
Here’s what awaits you each week:
As we enter this sacred season, American Baptist Women's Ministries warmly invites you to our Weekly Advent Worship Series: Words for the Beginning—a time to reflect, renew, and rejoice in the spirit of Advent. This cherished season offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the birth of Christ and embrace new beginnings.
Mark Your Calendar: Advent Worship Series Schedule
Beginning December 5, 2024, and continuing every Thursday through January 9, 2025, join us live on Zoom at 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT. Our series also features a special Christmas Eve service on December 24, 2024. Each gathering explores themes inspired by the wisdom Mary might have shared with her newborn son—timeless messages that guide us through life's transitions.
● Thursday, December 5, 2024, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, Live on ZoomYou Are A Blessing: Luke 1:26-38 (The angel Gabriel comes to Mary). Isaiah 43:1-7 (“I have called you by name”)
● Thursday, December 12, 2024, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, Live on ZoomWe Can’t Go Alone: Ruth 1 (Ruth says to Naomi, “Where you go, I will go”) Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (“A threefold cord is not easily broken”)
● Thursday, December 19, 2024, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, Live on ZoomDo The Good That Is Yours To Do: Luke 3:7-16 (John the Baptist proclaims how to bear good fruit) Isaiah 58:9b-12 (“You shall be called the repairer of the breach”)
● Tuesday, December 24, 2024, (pre-recorded sent via email)Hope Is Worth The Risk: Matthew 1:18-25 (The angel visits Joseph in a dream) Luke 1:46 –55 (Mary’s song)
● Thursday, December 26, 2024, (pre-recorded sent via email)Love Knows Your Name: Luke 2:1-20 (The nativity story) Isaiah 9:6 (“Wonderful Counselor; Prince of Peace”).
● Thursday, January 2, 2025, (pre-recorded sent via email)Don’t Forget To Laugh: Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:10, Isaiah 9:2-3, Psalm 148, Psalm 126:1-3, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Isaiah 55:12-13 (Selections on joy)
● Thursday, January 9, 2025, 7 PM ET / 4 PM PT, Live on ZoomThe Road Isn’t Straight: Matthew 2:1-12 (Magi come from the East) Isaiah 43:16-21 (“I am doing a new thing, now it springs forth”) from the East)
December Birthdays and Anniversaries
We celebrate all our people born in December! Give them a call, text them, or send them a card to help make their day special.
Dec. 3 Lori Frueauf
Dec. 8 Ron Warwar
Dec. 17 John Harman
Dec. 19 Bev Scarpelli
Dec.21 June Horn
Happy Anniversary to Carl and Debbie Paulin on Dec. 7th.
Thank you to all our Volunteers!
Coffee Hour
Dec. 1 Megan Farnham & Messert
Dec. 8 Carry in: Mission/Caring set up/clean up (NO Board Meetings)
Dec. 15 Michael Wadham & Pastor Jeff Perkins
Dec. 22 Amy Thompson & Judy Teeters
Dec. 29 Susan Sinks & Connie Sinks
Worship Assistant: Linda Emmons
Greeter - Megan Farnham
Kids’ Connection
Dec. 1 Mo Horn
Dec. 8 Megan Farnham
Dec. 15 Connie Sinks
Dec. 22 Mo Horn
Dec. 29 Susan Sinks
Ushers
Dec. 1 Brian Thompson
Dec. 8 Michael Wadham
Dec. 15 Brian Thompson
Dec. 22 Needs filled
Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) Brian Thompson
Dec. 29 Needs filled
My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. God alone is my rock and salvation, my fortress; I shall never fall. (Psalm 62:2-3)
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