you.      May this Advent and Christmas truly be a time when we experience God’s hope, God’s joy, God’s love and God’s life breaking into our lives and our world. Worship with us this Advent and Christmas season. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for these special events: The Community Christmas Choral Service – Sunday, December 2nd, 7 p.m. at 1st Baptist Church. Our Christmas Choir Program – special music from our choir and bell choir at both services on Sunday, December 9th. Also on Sunday, December 9th, Pastor Jeff Schlesinger from Freedom Lutheran in Oregon, IL, will be here as our guest “story teller.” He will tell the story of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus from Luke’s gospel in their entirety during Sunday morning worship services. He will also be present at Sunday School for a special forum on the performance of the Bible. Our Sunday School Christmas Program – Sunday, December 16th, 9:30 a.m. You don’t want to miss this wonderful experience. Sunday, December 23rd we will have one worship service at 9 a.m. We will have a Carol Sing starting at 8:15 a.m. for all who would like to come and sing Christmas carols. Sunday, December 30th we will just have one service at 9 a.m. And, of course, our Christmas Eve  Candlelight Services – Monday, December 24th, at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.   

     Please come and join us for these wonderful celebrations. And please invite someone to come with you, to at least one of these celebra-tions. People who do not have a church family are more likely to visit a church at Christmas than at any other time of the year. An invitation from someone they know can be all it takes. Let’s reach out this year with the Christmas mes-sage of joy, hope and love.

********** Advent Open House – Penny and I invite you to stop by the parsonage for Christmas treats and coffee, Sunday, December 16th, 3-5 p.m.   

Pastor Bruce

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord! - As we get ready for the mad dash of shopping, decorating, holiday parties and more this next month, we hear

the insistent, intruding call of John the Baptizer “Prepare ye the way of the Lord!” I cannot imagine John meekly asking “Excuse me, but if you are not too busy I would like just a moment of your time.” John knows full well that we are busy, caught up in all sorts of things, like Martha in the Bible story. But John knows that there is one thing that is truly important, so John keeps insisting, keeping intruding, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord!” John is not so out of touch with the times that he doesn’t know that nobody uses ye or thee anymore. He just wants to make sure we get the point. If he simply said “Prepare the way of the Lord!” we might say “That certainly is a good idea; somebody ought to do something about that. Maybe the church council could form a committee to address this issue.” So John says “Prepare Ye the way of the Lord!” This is not something that somebody ought to do something about. This is a call to us, to each and every disciple of Jesus. “Prepare ye the way of the Lord!” The way of the Lord runs through our hearts, though our minds, through our schedules, through our lives. Advent is a sea-son of preparing. As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, the season of Advent reminds us that all year long we are to be preparing the way of the Lord. As we live out the marks of disciple-ship – daily prayer, weekly worship, daily Bible reading, serving in and beyond the congregation, nurturing relationships and giving generously, the Holy Spirit works in and through us, preparing the way of the Lord. Advent is also a season of hope. These days seem much more given to anxiety rather than to hope. There is certainly more than enough for us to be anxious and worried about. But Advent has never been about finding hope in the circumstances of life. Rather, it is about God coming into this world bringing us hope. One of my favorite Advent texts is Isaiah 35 with this wonderful call: Strengthen all the weary hands, steady all the trembling knees, say to all faint hearts “Take courage!” For your God comes to

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DECEMBER 2012 The Anchor INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

F IRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS

Pastor’s Corner

Baptism, Christmas Service(s) info, Craft Night(s), Flower charts, Party!!

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Recipe-Caramel Corn & Almond Bark Candy, Carol Sing, December Library News, Prayer List, Prayer chain info

4/5

Book Club, Offering, Women’s Bible Study, Annual Reports Needed, Stewardship request, Golden Harvesters, December Calendar

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December Volunteers, December Birthday & Anniversaries, December Prayer List

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Youth Director News, Bear Making Retreat, Sunday School Snippets, Living Nativity

10/11

Readings for December 2012

12/2/2012 1st Sunday of Advent

Jeremiah 33:14-16 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Luke 21:25-36

12/9/2012 2nd Sunday of Advent

Malachi 3:1-4 Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6

12/16/2012 3rdSunday of Advent

Zephaniah 3:14-20 Isiah 12:2-6 Philippians 4:4-7 Luke 3:7-18

12/23/2012 4th Sunday of Advent

Micah 5:2-5a Luke 1:46b-55 Hebrews 10:5-10 Luke 1:39-45

12/30/2012 1 Samuel 2:18-20,26 Psalm 148 Colossians 3:12-17 Luke 2:41-52

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Rachael Máirín Superczynski was baptized on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Rachael is the daughter of Steven & Jennifer Superczynski. She was born on July 5, 2012. David & Sheila Genevich were Rachael’s sponsors. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Big brothers Nicholas & Gregory, and several other family members and friends shared in the celebration. Welcome Rachael to First Lutheran’s church family.

First Lutheran’s Newest Member

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES

Volunteers are needed for the Christmas Eve worship services to be held at 5:00 PM and 11:00 PM on Monday, Dec 24th. If you would like to volunteer to serve, there will be a sign-up sheet at the back of the church.

The charts to sign up for Altar Flowers and Special Flowers have been moved to the Fellowship Hall. They are located just above the drinking fountain. Hopefully, this new location will make it ‘easier’ to remember to sign up to bring flowers for those special occasions.

The family of Jean Anderson invite her church friends (and "family") to an Open House in honor of her 90th Birthday. The Celebration will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at First Lutheran Church's Fellowship Hall from 1 pm to 3 pm. Please omit gifts; your love and good wishes are the only precious gifts she needs or wants.

Quilting Needs – Clear Plastic Storage Containers

The quilters are in the process of organizing their storage space by adding some new shelving to store their supplies and quilts. Donations of new (or gently used) clear plastic storage containers would be greatly appreciated (approximate size: W20”xH14”xL20” - 56 qt). Clear containers will help to keep supplies clean and also make it easier to identify the contents stored. Please contact Bev Vilmin if you have any questions. Thank you.

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Community Choral Christmas Service Sunday, December 2, 7:00 PM @ First Baptist Church of Plano

Bell & Choir Festival - Sunday, December 9 - both services

Sunday School Christmas Program Sunday, December 16 - 9:30 AM

Carol Sing - Sunday, December 23 - ~8:15 AM

Advent & Christmas Events

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Monday, December 24, 2012

5:00 PM &

11:00 PM

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Dec 23rd - 9:00 AM Service only Dec 30th - 9:00 AM Service only

Craft Night – Making Cards for our Veterans and Community - On Monday, December 3rd at 6pm join us for a Craft night to help others! We will be making Christmas Cards to give to the American Legion to place with Holiday Baskets they are making to distribute to local veterans and Community Shut In’s. We need lots of hands to help create about 50 cards. There will be a sign up sheet in the back of the Church, PLEASE let me know if the date chosen does not work for you, we can try and work something out. We made cards last February for the Veterans, so this will be a similar night. I'm asking everyone to bring their Card making supplies, if you have them. We will have some cardstock and markers available. I’ll bring soup and if others would like to bring a lite snack, crackers or sweet to share that would be great. Bring your own drink as well. Thanks everyone! January Craft Night! Wednesday, January 9 at 6pm – Duct Tape Mania led by Heather Schindlbeck. Heather has done some amazing things with duct tape. Come do something fun on a cold night. It will keep you from getting Cabin Fever!

Instruc ons: Melt bu er and s r in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, s rring  constantly.  Remove from heat. S r in bak‐ing soda and vanilla.  Gradually pour over popped corn and peanuts. Mix well. Turn onto shallow pans and bake at 2500 for one hour,  s rring every 15 minutes.  Remove from oven and cool. Break apart and store in  covered containers. Takes about 1½ hours to prepare and yields one large serving bowl.  

(Editor’s note: This is awesome!!  Mmmm) 

       

Baked Caramel Corn (from Carol Robinson) 

  

Ingredients:    2 s cks bu er or margarine    2 c. brown sugar    ½  c. corn syrup (light or dark)    6 qt. popped corn    1 tsp. salt    ½  tsp. baking soda    1 tsp. vanilla    1 c. salted Spanish peanuts        (op onal)      

Recipe Corner

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Almond Bark Peanut Bu er Candy 

(from Sharon Brue)  

Ingredients:    2 lb. almond bark    2 c. peanut bu er    2 c. mini marshmallows,        colored    2 c. Rice Krispies    1 c. raisins & nuts    Handful chocolate kisses  

   Instruc ons: Melt almond bark and peanut bu er; s r in other ingredients. Pour into bu ered jelly roll pan. Cut in squares. If thicker candy is desired, use a 9x13 pan. Yummy!  

DECEMBER LIBRARY NEWS

Our library is full of books about Christmas that we have collected over the years. We have many inspirational novels by your favorite authors such as Jan Karon, John Grisham, Wanda Brunstetter, and Thomas Kincade. New this year is “A Quaker Christmas” donated by Irene Hill. This book contains four stories about the Quakers of the Ohio River Valley. Each story is written by a different author.

We have many delightful seasonal books for children. “Mary’s First Christmas” by Walter Wangerin and “Room for a Little One” by Martin Waddell are great books and are beautifully illustrated.

Virginia Phelps has donated two books to use for family devotions. “Bartholomew’s Passage” and “Tabitha’s Travels” by Arnold Ytreejde are perfect for Advent.

The best Christmas story you can read is found right in your Bible!!

Join us on Dec 23rd before the 9:00 AM service!

We will be singing Christmas Carols

beginning at ~8:15 AM! Come early and raise your

voice in celebration!

Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers…

Angela Sisko

Ryan Heller

Lois Tweedt

Lois Morris

Jonathan Tweedt

Mary Ann

Marty Lincoln

Dan Niemann

Karen Slack

Trish H

Desiree

Joe Tucek

Rose Tullock

Kellyn

Ramiro

Clarence

Christine Harper

Renee Lee

Peggy Gilbertson

Josie Hanlon (mother of Peggy Fields)

Mary Olson

Delano LaGow

Sally Cox

Kathy Sorensen

Kathy Vilmin

Carole Ardelean

Anne Lucas

Ann Hagemann (member)

Linda Stonecipher

Pattie Huber

Michelle

PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS  8:30 AM ‐ 8:30 PM 

1.  Jane Hyte ‐ 630‐552‐7095  2.  Virginia Phelps ‐ 630‐552‐3434  3.  Jerri Lynn Baker ‐ 630‐554‐2509  4.  Erin Gillman ‐ 630‐715‐0843 1 5.  Staci Smith ‐ 630‐999‐4117 1 6.  Karen DeBolt ‐ 630‐546‐7451 1 7.  Kathy Benoit ‐ 630‐816‐3366 1 8.  Brenda Albright ‐ 630‐277‐6314 1 9.  Theresa Bagg 815‐786‐7424 1 10. Penny Booher 630‐518‐2021 11. Diane Schlesinger 630‐552‐7533 12. Bev Vilmin 630‐552‐3550  

 1 ‐ Text capability  

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Those serving in the military

Those not named here who are in need of prayers,

and -

Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs.

REMINDER: When a family member is admitted to a health care facility, please contact Pastor or the church office. Due to privacy laws, these institutions no longer place the calls to let us know when a member has been admitted. Thank you! 

 

New Prayer Chain  Guidelines for Reques ng a Prayer  

be added to the Prayer Chain ANYONE may request a Prayer for ANYTHING they deem necessary or gives them cause for concern. Please call with the Church office at 630.552.8263 or the first person on the Prayer Chain.  

Please keep the prayer request as simple as  possible: Name of person prayer requested for and reason. It is not necessary to go into a detailed message. God knows what is needed; we are  simply the vessel to request His care. This will also help to keep the prayer request accurate as it  passes down the list to members of the Prayer Partners.  

There no longer is a Day and Night Chain (one chain only). Calls can be made between 8:30am – 8:30pm. Note those listed in italics1— they have the capability to receive text messages, and they have requested to be part of the chain in this  manner. Please contact Theresa Bagg with  ques ons. 

BOOK CLUB NEWS

The Book Club will meet on Wed., Dec 5, 2012

at 9:15 AM. The book to be discussed is

““A Reliable Wife” by David Goolrick.

In January, you will have the opportunity to discuss your

favorite book!

OFFERINGS RECEIVED

10/28 $ 2,491.12

11/4 $ 2,977.57

11/6 (Thrivent) $ 370.37

11/11 $ 2,207.20

11/18 $ 2,043.86

GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3,014.54

(Annual Budget divided by 53 weeks)

THROUGH November 18th

Received $ 125,024.14 Need $ 141,702.99 Short $ (16,678.85)

1/01/2012 - 11/19/2012 CHECKING ACCOUNT

Beginning Bal. $15,742.96

Income $138,611.26

Expenses $146,336.35

Ending Balance $8,017.87

Newsletter Offering Report

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The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Dec 14th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church. The program will feature

the Bell Choir directed by Sr. Carol Steven of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Somonauk & OLGC, Aurora. Meat & beverage is provided. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass. Call Jane at 552-1685 if you have questions.

The ‘new’ Women’s Bible Study Group is the now combined Mary Martha Circle and Ruth Circle.

They meet the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the church for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship.

Women of ALL Ages are invited! There is no pressure to “join” or do any-thing but come and enjoy!

We hope to see you Thursday, December 20th at 1:00 PM!

STILL ACCEPTING Time and Talent Sheets . . . . . . If you have not yet returned your 2012/2013 Time and Talent form, please complete it and drop it off at the Church Office anytime! We’ll get you added to the volunteer list! We are really in need of volunteers for the 10:45 AM service! Please pray about how you can use your gifts to help support the ministries of the First Lutheran Church family.

Committee Chairpersons Soon, it will be time to prepare the Annual Report! I am requesting that you submit your Committee Report to the church office no later than January 6, 2013. So, get your notes together, and

start writing! Thank you for your effort in getting this completed in a timely manner.

Thanksgiving Offerings… Please turn in your Thanksgiving envelope anytime between now and Christmas with your contribution World Hunger, or designate on your regular pew envelope your contribution towards the same. Please do this in addition to your regular, much-needed regular offerings

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December 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 9:00 AM - Hanging of the Greens Pr mini-retreat in Lanark, IL

2 8:15 AM-LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM-LBW Worship 1-3 PM - Reception for Jean Anderson B’day

7:00 PM-Community Choral @ First Baptist Church

3 Pr. Bruce Day Off 5:30 PM - Social Concerns

6:00 PM - Craft Night

7:00 PM - LMM

4 9:00 AM- Quilting 6:30 PM - Worship 7:00 PM- Stewardship

5 9:15 AM- Book Club 6:45 PM - Bells 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir

6 7 Plano Rockin’ Christmas

8 Plano Rockin’ Christmas

9 Bell & Choir Festival Guest - Pr Jeff S. 8:15 AM-WOV Worship 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM -WOV Worship / Baptism ~Noon - Baptism Celebration

10 Pr. Bruce Day Off 11 9:00 AM- Quilting 7:00 PM- Church Council

12 6:45 PM - Bells 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir

13 14 Noon - 4:00 PM - KCHD Retreat 5:30 PM- Golden Harvesters

15

16 Anchor Deadline 8:15 AM-LBW Worship 9:15 - Fellowship 9:30 AM - Sun. School Christmas Program 10:45 AM –LBW Worship 3-5 PM - Advent Open House @ parsonage

17 Pr. Bruce Day Off 18 9:00 AM- Quilting 7:00 PM - Property & Maintenance

19 6:45 PM - Bells 7:30 PM - Sr. Choir

20 1:00 PM - Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM - Education / Youth 7:30 PM - Outreach

21 6:30 PM - YMCA Recital

22 3 - 9 PM - Simms’ Family Christmas Party in Fellowship Hall

23 8:15 AM - Carol Sing 9:00 AM-WOV Worship 10:00 AM - Coffee Fellowship ?? NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

24 5:00 PM - Christmas Eve Worship Service 11:00 PM - Christmas Eve Worship Service

25 OFFICE CLOSED

26 27 28

29

30 9:00 AM-LBW Worship 10:00 AM - Coffee Fellowship ?? NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

31 Pr. Bruce Day Off

December 2012 Worship Volunteers 

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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS 2-James Reents 3-Connie Baker Kevin Tierney Jayne Turner 4-Jean Anderson 5-Peggy Gilbertson 8-Barb Sears Vance Schmidt 9-McKenna Beal 10-Cozette Jones 13-Brandon Jones Kailea (Hamlin) Sackett 14-Laura Schobert 17-Debbie Pease 18-Bob Albright Virgil Hyte Tom Fields Gregory Superczynski 19-Clara Snider 20-Therese Ballinger Tyler Schindlbeck 21-Robin Huhn Lillian Meszaros 22-Laila Anderson Carol Robinson 23-Mitchell Krause Kathy Porter Shannon Tierney 27-Andy Porter 28-Heidi (Booher) Ewing 30-Kathy Stuttle 31-David Ford Martha Sampson

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 12- Dan & Sharon Mikelson 17-Joe & Donielle Anderson 29- Eric & Stephanie Snider 30- Richard & Barb Munson

IF WE HAVE MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY, WE DID NOT MEAN TO! PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY DATE, AND WE WILL UPDATE OUR RECORDS

The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Pray-er is not just for pastors. All of God’s people are invit-ed to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers.

DECEMBER

1 - Steve, Kathy, Alex, & Maggie Benoit 2 - Gary Blankenship 3 - Bruce & Penny Booher 4 - Todd, Lydia, Doug, & Nancy Boring 5 - Margaret Briggs 6 - Jennifer, Will, Weslye, & Tommy Brown 7 - Sharon Brue 8 - Erica Carter 9 - Billy, Jane & Caleb Colbert 10 - Brian, Melissa, Taylor & Evan Corrado 11 - Alice Crawford 12 - Steve, Karen, Katelyn, & Andrew DeBolt 13 - Leon & Bobbi Dettman 14 - Tammy Dettman 15 - Maurice & Susie Dilts 16 - Connie Downey 17 - Gregory, Julie & Jaedence Feitl 18 - Erick Fields 19 - Tom, Peggy, & Sara Fields 20 - David, Jane, Dillon, & Noah Ford 21 - Jane Foster 22 - Madison Fowler 23 - Mark, Doris, Heather, & Jennifer Fowler 24 - Peggy Gilbertson 25 - Eric, Erin, Paige & Harper Gillman 26 - Cary & Trudie Goldman 27 - Ben, Deborah, Ryan, Jake, & Jordan Goldsmith 28 - Michael & Nan Grommes 29 - Nick Grommes 30 - Eric & Becky Gwilt 31 - Ann Hagemann

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FromtheYouthandFamilyMinistryDirector……

Lastmonthwasanexcitingoneforthehighschoolyouthgroup.WespenttimeatBrook ieldZoo,laughingatgamenights,andhandingoutcandyattrunkortreat!Unfortunately,thoughsomepoorweathercancelledourattemptataserviceproject(twice!)

Thismonthwearelookingforwaystohelpourcommunityduringtheupcomingholidayseason.WewillbeparticipatinginPlano’sRockin’Christmasandhelpingoutatafewlocalcharities.

Lookingfurtherintothefuture,wehave inalizedourthemefor2013’sVacationBibleSchool.ThissummerwewillbeofftothefairwithCokesbury’s“GodisEverywhereFunfair!”WewillbestudyingthestoriesofAbrahamandSarah,thewidowwhogivescheerfully,thegoodSamaritan,andZacchaeus.LookformoreinformationaboutVBSinthecomingmonths!

God’sPeace,Sarah

Bear Making Retreat coming in February! See the sign up sheet in the back of the Church Sanctuary. Tentative Date and Time is Saturday, February 2nd. 9am – 2pm. We will spend the day, pinning and cutting out our Bear patterns, sewing and stuffing our bears and if time allows making a hat and vest for our bears. If not you can complete these items at home. If you have a portable sewing machine you can bring and are willing to share for the day, please let us know. As we get closer to the date we will have a supply list of items you will need to bring with you. Your bear can be made from new material or old

clothing as long as it is on the heavier side. This will be a great opportunity for anyone wishing to make a “Memory” Bear out of a deceased loved one’s clothing and/or pieces of Jewelry. There will be a small fee involved, yet to be determined. The retreat will be under the direction Tammy Dettman and Jerri Lynn Baker. Tammy for her experience and Jerri Lynn because she loves being in charge. Registration will be cut off at the first 10 who registered. A waiting list will be made of any others interested, who will be notified if someone drops out or if more sewing machines become available. This is open to Church members and your friends, ages 10 and up. It would be best if you had some sewing experience. We won’t be teaching you how to sew this day. If you have any questions please check with Jerri Lynn Baker, who will forward the hard ones to Tammy. 

Special Holiday Activities That Don’t Cost Anything (or much!) and are Fun, Fun, Fun! Beginning November 23 – Lincoln Park Zoo

Lights (free!) See www.lpzoo.org Paramount Theater Classic Movie Mondays

– $1 admission, shows start at 7 PM – See paramountaurora.com

December 2 – Christmas Tea at Plano Library ($10 for adults & children 10-up)

December 2 – Community Christmas Festival (Choral) Service at 7:00 PM at Baptist Church

December 7-9 – Rockin’ Christmas Festivities December 7 – Rockin’ Christmas Visit with Santa at Library from 5:30-8 PM December 8 – Methodist Church Cookie & Candy Walk from 8:30-11:30 AM Check this “Anchor” for the First Lutheran

Christmas Holiday Church Schedule Christmas Program Planned The Sunday School Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 16 at 9:30 a.m. Parents, grandparents and friends are invited to enjoy this special program celebrating the birth of our Lord with skits and song. Re-freshments will be served.

Adult Secret Pals Thank you to our adult secret pals for being so “spookingly spectacular” on Halloween! Have fun at Christmas time and thank you for taking part in this fun, secret program !

There is still time to sign up to be an adult secret pal for a Sunday School child. The office is keeping a list, in the event we get new Sunday School students. You may contact Kathy Benoit if interested.

Thanks for Holiday Donations Special thanks to our Sunday School children and parents who generously gave to “Rockin’ Christmas.” Think of the joy you brought to someone’s holiday and smile!

Legend of the Candy Cane

Look at the Candy Cane What do you see?

Stripes that are red Like the blood shed for me.

White is for my Savior Who’s sinless and pure!

“J” is for Jesus My Lord, that’s for sure!

Turn it around And a staff you will see

Jesus my shepherd Was born for me!

Sunday School Vacation Parents and children are reminded that there will be no Sunday School on Sunday, Dec. 23, 30 and Jan 6. This will allow children and teachers time to enjoy the holiday season with their families.

Sunday School Snippets

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“Come to the Stable” - Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 2465 W. Sandwich Rd, will present the 2nd annual ‘Living Nativity’ on Saturday, Dec 8th at 5:30 and 7:00 PM and on Sunday, Dec 9th at 5:00 PM. Refreshments will be served.

For more info, call the church at 815-786-6406.

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WORSHIP TIMES Sunday: 8:15 AM 10:45 AM Coffee Fellowship: 9:15 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Communion offered at both services.

Nursery is open, however, there are no attendants.

Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher E-mail: Starpastor@aol.com

Youth & Family Ministry Director: Sarah Kuntzman E-mail: firstluthyouth@ gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am-1:00 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann E-mail: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

Deadline for the

Jan. Anchor: Sunday, Dec 16th! Be ready to submit articles by this date!

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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICES

December 24, 2012 5:00 PM

& 11:00 PM

Please join us in the celebration of the Birth of Our Lord