First Sunday of Christmas
December 29, 2019 9:00 a.m. Service of the Word with Lay Worship Leader, Gary Mickle Hymns: "O Little Town of Bethlehem"; "It Came upon the Midnight Clear"; "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Readings: Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23 Trinity Choir Anthem - "The Triumph of the Skies" NO COMMUNION NO SUNDAY SCHOOL * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW * * * * * * ^ The church will be closed New Year's Day ^ Bible Study & Prayer Gathering resumes January 8 ^ Breakfast each Wednesday at Eat'n Park, Westmont resumes January 8 ^ Choir practice each Thursday at 7pm ^ Final contributions for 2019 should be made by Dec. 29 to be credited to your 2019 contribution statement. ^ 2020 offering envelopes are in the narthex. Please do not place 2020 envelopes in the offering plate before the first Sunday in January because they cannot be processed until then. ^ Please check the 2020 altar flower calendar in the narthex to add, confirm, or remove a flower sponsorship. Check the calendar to confirm your 2020 date. ^ If you purchased a poinsettia, don't forget to take it with you after church on Sunday. They are in the office hallway. ^ Newly elected council members will be installed during worship on Sunday, January 5 ^ Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 14 at 6:30 P.M. in the first-floor meeting room Open Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 3pm Fri 9am - 11am Website: trinitylutheranjohnstown.weebly.com
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Fourth Sunday of Advent
December 22, 2019 9:00 a.m. Service of Word & Sacrament with Pastor Toby Holland Hymns: "People, Look East"; "Blessed Be the God of Israel"; "Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers" Readings: Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25 Trinity Choir Anthem - "Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love" Sunday School for all ages following worship * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW * * * * * * ^ Altar Guild and members of the congregation who would like to help, are asked to meet in the sanctuary following worship on Dec. 22 to set up the poinsettias and candelabras for Christmas ^ Christmas Eve worship, Tuesday, December 24, 2019: One service at 7:00 P.M. with Holy Communion, a children's sermon, and candlelight. ^ No Bible Study & Prayer Gathering until January 8 ^ Breakfast each Wednesday at Eat'n Park, Westmont at 8am ^ Choir practice each Thursday at 7pm ^ Help is needed during worship on Christmas Eve. Signups are in the narthex. We are still looking for 1 Cross Bearer, 2 Acolytes, 1 Reader, 2 Communion Servers, 3 Greeters, and 1 Usher. ^ Final contributions for 2019 should be made by Dec. 29 to be credited to your 2019 contribution statement. ^ 2020 offering envelopes are in the narthex. Please do not place 2020 envelopes in the offering plate before the first Sunday in January because they cannot be processed until then. ^ Please check the 2020 altar flower calendar in the narthex to add, confirm, or remove a flower sponsorship. Check the calendar to confirm your 2020 date. ^ If you purchased a poinsettia, it can be taken following Christmas Eve worship. Please refer to a memorial bulletin if you are unable to remember what color and/or how many poinsettias you sponsored. Open Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 3pm Fri 9am - 11am Website: trinitylutheranjohnstown.weebly.com Third Sunday of Advent
December 15, 2019 9:00 a.m. Service of Word & Sacrament with Pastor Toby Holland Hymns: "Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn"; "All Earth is Hopeful"; "Prepare the Royal Highway" Readings: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:5-10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 Trinity Choir Anthem - "Come to Us Now, Emmanuel" Baptism during worship Sunday School for all ages following worship * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW * * * * * * ^ Gifts from the Gifting Tree to be returned to the church by Dec. 15 with the ornaments attached ^ Bible Study each Wednesday at 6pm in the parlor with Prayer Gathering at 7pm ^ Breakfast each Wednesday at Eat'n Park, Westmont at 8am ^ Choir practice each Thursday at 7pm ^ Non-perishable food item collection will be held through December 15 to benefit the Walnut Grove Food Pantry. The Synod's 40k Can Challenge will be held in conjunction and run through February 2. ^ Special Advent offerings will benefit the Walnut Grove Food Pantry ^ Help is needed during worship on Christmas Eve. Signups are in the narthex. ^ Altar Guild and members of the congregation who would like to help, are asked to meet in the sanctuary following worship on Dec. 22 to set up the poinsettias and candelabras for Christmas ^ Please check the 2020 altar flower calendar in the narthex to add, confirm, or remove a flower sponsorship. Check the calendar to confirm your 2020 date. ^ Final contributions for 2019 should be made by Dec. 29 to be credited to your 2019 contribution statement. ^ 2020 offering envelopes are in the narthex. Please do not place 2020 envelopes in the offering plate before the first Sunday in January because they cannot be processed until then. ^ Homebound visitors can pick up Christmas homebound gifts in the first-floor meeting room on the table by the windows. *** Christmas Eve Worship at 7pm on Tues, Dec. 24 *** Open Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 3pm Fri 9am - 11am Website: trinitylutheranjohnstown.weebly.com Second Sunday of Advent
December 8, 2019 9:00 a.m. Service of Word & Sacrament with Pastor Toby Holland Hymns: "Hark, the Glad Sound!"; "Fling Wide the Door"; "Soon and Very Soon" Readings: Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12 Trinity Choir Anthem - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" A brief Bible presentation to Confirmation students will be held during worship Advent Workshop in Fellowship Hall following worship * * * * * ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW * * * * * * ^ Join us for Advent Workshop in Fellowship Hall following worship on December 8. Lunch will be provided. ^ Confirmation class will still be held on Sunday, December 8 from Noon - 5pm at the church. ^ Gifting tree for the Lutheran Home is up! Gifts to be returned to the church by Dec. 15 ^ Bible Study each Wednesday at 6pm in the parlor with Prayer Gathering at 7pm ^ Breakfast each Wednesday at Eat'n Park, Westmont at 8am ^ Choir practice each Thursday at 7pm ^ Non-perishable food item collection will be held through December 15 to benefit the Walnut Grove Food Pantry. The Synod's 40k Can Challenge will be held in conjunction and run through February 2. ^ Thanksgiving & Advent offerings will benefit the Walnut Grove Food Pantry ^ Michael Facciani is performing here in the sanctuary on Wednesday, December 11. Open to the public. Please note the time has changed: 1:30pm for refreshments with a 2pm program start time. ^ Help is needed during worship on Christmas Eve. Signups are in the narthex. ^ Final contributions for 2019 should be made by Dec. 29 to be credited to your 2019 contribution statement *** Christmas Eve Worship at 7pm on Tues, Dec. 24 *** Open Office Hours: Mon - Thurs 9am - 3pm Fri 9am - 11am Website: trinitylutheranjohnstown.weebly.com |
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