Micah 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
Weekly Update and Reminders:
Christmas/New Year’s Schedule
Christmas Eve Children’s Service - Friday, December 24th at 6pm
Christmas Day Worship - Saturday, December 25th, at 10am
Regular weekend service times:
Saturday, December 25th at 6pm, No SS / Bible Class
Sunday, December 26th at 10am, No SS / Bible Class
New Year’s Eve Worship with Holy Communion - Friday, December 31st at 6pm
New Year’s Day Song Service - Saturday, January 1st at 10am
Regular weekend service times:
Saturday, January 1st at 6pm (Communion), No SS / Bible Class
Sunday, January 2nd at 10am (Communion), No SS / Bible Class
Weekend Sunday School/Bible Class continues Jan. 8th with - “Why Membership Matters”
Wednesday Online Bible Class Break until January - (Gospel of Mark chapter 9)
Requested to record the studies to share with members afterwards.
What We Believe - Website under “About,” What We Believe (bulletin)
Volunteers Needed for our PTO: Can you help?
We’re looking for help at Kiwanis Holiday Lights. Following Christmas, we will need a total of 6 hours (2-3 volunteers) on Jan 1, 2, or 8 to help with tear-down of the lights and at least 1 person to remove the decorations from the ILS tree. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old, so high school students that are 16+ are welcome to help.
Sign up on your own using the link below or email/call Sarah Kruse (sarah.kruse@mnsu.edu or 507-380-6018). https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RvHKfWyb3AK32eyiepnQm5GNWjuqTxG3Xins-XBkhhc/edit#gid=0
READ THE BIBLE IN 2022 Looking for a worthwhile and meaningful New Year's Resolution for 2022? This year Pastor Naumann has planned a church wide opportunity to read the Bible together. Pamphlets will be available for you to take home and track your readings so that you will read the entire Bible during 2022. Each day amounts to reading 3-4 chapters of Holy Scripture. We are also encouraging you to sign up to show your commitment to reading God's Word this year. The signup sheet and pamphlets should be available. God promises to bless the reading and hearing of His Word, so we know that He will bless all of us as we pursue this valuable endeavor!
Prayer List
Edna Schmitt is returning home after surgery.
Several members with COVID, sickness and recovering.
Doctrine of the Day
OT Messianic Prophecies of Christ's Advent - Part 4 of 4
In the Pentatuch - The Promised Seed
In the Kings - The Anointed One
In the Psalms - The Good Shepherd
In the Prophets - The Prince of Peace
Hymn of the Day: 647 “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (TLH)