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Sunday, December 6, 2015
This Week at All Saints
Sunday, December 6th
8:45-9:45am
Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
10:00-10:45am Adult Bible Study Class (Library)
11-12:00pm
Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary)
Tuesday, December 8th
9:00am
7:30pm
7:00pm
Relief Quilters (CLC Music Rm)
Young Adult/College Meeting
(Taco Cabana on Little Road)
Praise Team Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
Wednesday, December 9th
7:00pm
7:00pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room)
Adult Bible Study (Library)
Friday, December 11th
6:30pm
Chick Flick (Library)
Saturday, December 12th
8:00am Men’s Bible Study
We are grateful to God that he directed you here
and we pray that you are blessed by your
worship experience. Practicing His presence
through worship is one of the most valuable
things we can do. God has promised that as we
draw near to Him, He will draw near to us and
we will experience His presence in ever
increasing measures. Please be sure to pick up a
calendar of monthly events at the visitors table.
Sunday, December 13th
8:45-9:45am
Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
10:00-10:45am Sunday School 5yr-3rd Grade (CLC Music Rm)
Sunday School 4th to 8th Grade
Adult Bible Study Class (Library)
11-12:00pm Contemporary Worship (Sanctuary)
3:00-4:00pm Confirmation Class (Jr. Rm)
4:00-6:00pm Jr. High 4th thru 8th Grade (Jr. Rm)
6:00-8:00pm Sr. High (Sr. Rm)
6:00-9:00pm COFFEE HOUSE/CHRISTMAS POTLUCK
Altar flowers provided by:
Lavon Wirkler
Celebrating
Her granddaughter’s birthday.
We are a Stephen Ministry Congregation!
Are you a good listener...or...do you sometimes wish
you just had someone to talk to? Stephen Ministry is a
confidential Christian care-giving ministry that can
serve the needs of our All Saints family members in
times of difficulty. To learn more of what Stephen
Ministry is all about visit the Relationship table and
contact:
Lynn Gustafson at 817-563-2340
Rehearsal
Thursday,
Tuesday, Dec. 8th
7:00pm
Don’t forget! Bring your children’s bulletin to Children’s Church.
During today’s message children are invited to step out to learn about God’s
love for them on their level during the message. Children’s Church is aimed at
students 5yrs to 3rd grade. They’ll return in time to join you for communion.
Children are always welcome to stay in with parents during the message.
Please remember that all
financial contributions
should be given before
December 31st to be
eligible as deductions for
the 2015 tax year.
Relief Quilters will meet
Tuesday, December 8th
9:30am
For your convenience childcare
is provided for both services and
Sunday school. Children age 4
and under.
Adult Bible Study
Wednesday, Dec. 9th
at 7:00pm
In the library.
We’ll be finishing up
Bill Hybels’ book:
“Too Busy to Pray”.
Chancel Choir
Rehearsal Wednesday,
December 9th 7:00pm
Join us each Sunday
morning in the Library
10:00am
Scrip Sales
Nov 1
Nov 8
Nov 15
Nov 22
Nov 29
Total
$1,850.00
$55.93
$410.00
$17.83
$775.00
$40.25
$595.00
$25.98
$1,925.00
$71.50
$5,555.00 $211.48
3.0%
4.3%
5.2%
4.4%
3.7%
3.8%
Get Scrip Cards to Shop with for
groceries, gifts, restaurants, and movies!
Get them in the Atrium.
Next Young Adult/College Night
Tuesday, December 8th
Taco Cabana on Little Road
Appetizer on Kyle Jones
(Bring money if you want food/soda)
The Christmas Cantata is Sunday, Dec. 20th. Fellowship time
following is a wonderful time to share and enjoy the blessings of the
season. Volunteers to provide cookies, brownies, or other finger
goodies are needed. If you would like to provide a tray of cookies,
etc., please sign up on the sheet provided in the atrium or call
Pam Wendt at 817-360-1312. Thanks for your help!
Join Us
Sunday, December
20th 7:00pm
Come and enjoy the
music of this
wonderful Season.
2015 Christmas Stocking
Join in the Spirit of Christmas and be a part of our 2015 Christmas Stocking
program for the patients at Pecan Manor Nursing home in Kennedale.
Many of the residents are on Medicaid with minimal financial assistance
and any and all gifts are appreciated! Bring your gifts unwrapped by
December 13th (they can be in a sack or a gift sack, etc.) Please place all
items donated on the metal Giving Tree-Christmas tree shelves as you
enter the doors of the church and mark "Pecan Manor". Thank you and God
Bless you!
Kleenex
Diabetic Socks (Walmart carries diabetic socks)
Word Search Puzzles
Pajamas/gowns for Both Men and Women (all sizes, including 1X-3X)
Men’s Razors (high quality rather than the inexpensive so that it will be
easier to help them shave)
Body Spray (light fragrance from dollar store)
Individually wrapped snacks
Sr. High Art Show Fundraiser Returns
Opens Nov. 24th at the Thanksgiving Eve-Eve
Gathering and continues thru the Dec. 13th Coffee House!
Silent Auction will be set up in the Atrium.
Come & buy original art by talented Sr. High Students here at All
Saints.
All the money raised goes toward the Sr. High Mission opportunities.
Can we count on you?
Counters needed for the first
Sunday of each month.
Please contact Beverly Byers if
you can count offering on that
day.
The Children’s Learning Center
Will be closed for the Holidays
December 21st thru January 1st
Living Nativity At All Saints! Dec. 18 & 19th 6-8pm!
A true sight to see and share with all.
The success of our living nativity scene here at All
Saints depends on You! We need 6 or 7 volunteers to be
scene characters and 3 or 4 greeters/support for scene. The
greeters will also be handing out coffee, cocoa, cider and
visiting with all who stop by. If you would like to share the
true meaning of Christmas, please sign up in the Atrium
today or call Robin – 817-992-5677, or Wendy 817-437-0402
Order yours today!
Sign up at the stand by the events table in
the Atrium today! Deadline is Sunday,
December 13th. Please print your name,
the number of poinsettias you are
requesting and the dedication you wish to
make (in memory or celebration of
someone special). Cost is $10.00 each
On December 12, 2015, the Midnattsolen Chapter of the
Norwegian Society of Texas will celebrate Jultrefest at Advent
Lutheran Church. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a side
dish or dessert. We will meet from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If you are
bringing a child who wishes to speak to Santa, please bring a
wrapped gift with your child’s name on it for him to hand out.
Come and see a unique tree and join in the celebration.
It is with a grateful heart, I come before you to say THANK YOU to all who
helped with the LSC-UTA Thanksgiving Dinner.
In such short notice, this was a huge undertaking. With God all things are
possible. At first we were not sure how many students would sign up. We
served over 150 students the Thanksgiving Meal. Though we were not sure how
many congregations could join us we praise God that 7 churches signed up and
praise God for those who could not but they still joined us through their prayers.
This has been a joint venture by everyone. My heart was overjoyed with
thanks to see such enthusiasm from all the participating churches. It turned
about like everyone knew each other. It was like an extended home away from
home, just as it is for the UTA students a home far away from home. Thank you to
the All Saints Volunteers and for helping serve and visit with students and for
the food they brought to share.
Monday, December 21, 2015 6:00pm we are doing a Christmas Carols. You do
not need to prepare any food. Goodies and drinks (cold/hot) will be provided.
Even though the school is closed we still have a lot of students on campus. 40-50
students attend our Friday night program. Email me if you are interested.
I humbly request you to please keep this student ministry at the Lutheran
Student Center in your prayers. Pray that at least one unbelieving student will
come to the saving grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Pastor Sabir Nazir Bashir
Contact me to help with caroling at - empowered4him@sbcglobal.net
All Saints Lutheran Church
Those Who Serve Us Today
8:45 a.m.
Greeters/Visitor Table:
Ushers:
11:00 a.m.
Jo Rabbers & Linda Bartz
Lynn Davidson
Kay Davidson
Ken Kiesling
Rhonda Kiesling
Carson Welch & Mearl Avis
Assisting Minister:
Marilyn Funderburk
Lay Reader:
Carol Foster
Altar Guild:
Ann Terhune
Linda Peterson
Communion Assistants:
Marc Funderburk– Wine
Marilyn Funderburk- Wine
Carol Foster –
Bread
Pastor John–
Bread
Julia BesslerLynn Gustafson–
Curt LewisPastor John–
Prayer Ministry:
Mearl & Sue Avis
Roger McMahon
Wine
Wine
Bread
Bread
Sound Techs- Steve Bessler, John Barnes
Video – Bill Stephenson
Media – Mary Rosas, Shelby Barnett, Beverly Byers, Alex Byers
Counters: TBA, Mary Rosas
Coffee Servers: Deb Hanson, Len & Sherry Livingston
Nursery Care: Garla Sims, Kristen Barnett
Scrip Table: Carol Foster
Vicki Almos
Staff
Pastor: Rev. John Scheusner
Director of Youth and Family Ministry: Kyle Jones
CLC Director: Peggy Elder
Office Manager: Liz Beaty
Contemporary Music/Worship Coordinator: Hedreich Nichols
Choir Director/Accompanist: Joe Alan
Prayer Chain Coordinator: Vicki Almos
Congregation Council Members
President: Marc Funderburk President Elect: John Viard Treasurer: Dave Gustafson
Treasurer Elect: Jim Kimble Secretary: Libby Lindstrom Secretary Elect: Katie Manquero
Trustee Board Chair: Doug Parker Ministry Board Chair: John Barnes
Congregation Committee Chairpersons
Fellowship: Pam Wendt Finance: Dave Gustafson Communications: Greg Gearing
Community/Member Care: Carol Foster Kitchen Coordinator: Mary Rosas
Outreach/Evangelism: Robin Evans Personnel: Open Property: Len Livingston
Worship Logistics Coordinator: Ann Terhune Youth and Family Ministry: John Viard
Church Office: 817-483-1631
Church Fax: 817-483-8731
Children’s Learning Center: 817-483-6692
All Saint’s Website: www.allsaintsarlington.org Address: 4325 SW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76017
NALC (North American Lutheran Church) Website: www.thenalc.org