Week 45 ~ Bible Reading Plan

Date	Day	Verse	Focus
12/10	Sunday	1 Peter 1-3	(Epistle)
12/11	Monday	Deuteronomy 10-12	(The Law)
12/12	Tuesday	2nd Chronicles 33-36	(History)
12/13	Wednesday	Psalm 128-130	(Psalms)
12/14	Thursday	Ecclesiastes 5-6	(Poetry)
12/15	Friday	Haggai	(Prophecy)
12/16	Saturday	Acts 13-14	(Gospel)

Hurrah!
Thank You to Mary Albrecht for sewing the new blue paraments! They are beautiful! Thank you also to all the Altar Guild for all the work they do in keeping the Altar area looking very cared for!

Special Congregational Voters Meeting
Sunday, December 10th, at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary. The Call Committee is requesting a vote to extend a call! We are also voting on a proposed amendment to the church constitution.

Lutheran Witness
Last Day to sign up for Lutheran Witness Subscriptions. It's subscription renewal time!
2024 Subscriptions through the church are $19/year.

If you are NOT receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to, please sign up on the "New Subscriptions" list on the bulletin board. Please make your $19 payment at that time.

If you are currently receiving the Lutheran Witness and would like to continue, please put a "yes" by your name on the "Current Subscription" list posted on the bulletin board and make your $19 payment at that time.

If you would like to discontinue your subscription, please cross your name off the "Current Subscription" list.
Lutheran Witness Sign up deadline is Sunday, December 10th!

Attention Elders
There is an Elders Meeting Monday, December 11th, at 6:30 pm!

Flower Chart
The 2024 Flower Chart is posted on the bulletin board above the Usher's Table. Sign up for your favorite date!

Envelopes
2024 Offering Envelopes are available in the narthex. If you can't find your, please contact Tom Mott.

Love Family News
We have a Love Family for Christmas. They have many medical bills and travel expenses to cover while getting the help their child needs. During this, one parent lost their job since so much time had to be taken off to be with their child. Because it is very last minute; there are TAGS on the bulletin board in the narthex behind the scrip table. Let's help make their Christmas a little less stressful and more focused on what it's all about. Cards can be left in the office or given to Kim DuBois. Thank you!

Supplies Needed
Preschool Kids are LOVING "Play Doh" this year! If you could pick some up while out Christmas shopping, we would love any donations we can get! Thank you!!

The Nativity Journey to Bethlehem
Don't miss this year's edition of "The Nativity Journey to Bethlehem theater production at Trinity Lutheran Church, Muskegon, 3225 Roosevelt Rd. Experience the Nativity account from the prophets to the birth of the Christ Child. Doors open ½ hour before each performance. The event is FREE.
Performances are on Friday, 12/15 at 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 16th at 4:30 pm & 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 17th at 2:00 pm

Love Inc. News
Join with LOVE INC. in the fight against hunger by purchasing a $10 donation card at the NORTH MUSKEGON MEIJERS STORE and they will match your donation for the Love Inc. Food Banks! This campaign runs through Dec.30th. On Saturday, 12/16, they will double their match! "Helping Churches Help People"

Muskegon Pregnancy Services.
We are collecting items for the Bring in any diapers, wipes, toddler toys, sanitizer, or other baby items. We will be collecting until December 17th.

Alaska Mission Meeting
Sunday, December 17th, at 9:30 am Meet in the 6th grade confirmation room

Youth Christmas Party
December 17th at 9:30 am. NO youth night that night, please make that change to your calendars.

Sunday School/Preschool Christmas Dinner
Russell is looking for 8 - 10 people to help prepare dinner on December 17th. Set up times would begin at 2:00 pm and clean up after 5:00 pm. Sign up on the board if you can help out.
Menu will be: Ham, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls, desserts.

Christmas Program
St. James Sunday School & Good Shepherd Preschool, Sunday, December 17th, at 4:00 pm!

Youth lock-In (6th thru 12th Grades)
Friday, 12/22 through Saturday, 12/23, from 9:00 pm - 7:00 am Food, games, snacks, devotions, movies, the whole nine yards. Release forms are posted on the bulletin boards. Last day to sign up will be December 17th.

Adult Gathering Mackinac Island
What is the Lutheran Adult Gathering? The Lutheran Adult Gathering (LAG) is a weekend retreat with brothers and sisters in Christ who come together from around the region to experience worship, encouragement, education, and time together. It is a chance to see old friends and meet new ones, a chance to be intentional about our faith development, and a chance to step out of the normal busy routines to be refreshed and equipped for daily life.

When is the Gathering in 2024? The Lutheran Adult Gathering will be held Friday-Sunday, October 11-13, 2024 at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island! How much is it? Exact costs have not been disclosed yet. Advice is to set aside $20-$25 a week until the gathering. Start saving. (~$1,000/person is my guess)

More information is posted on the bulletin board.