• A note from Dan and Marsha about the Christmas Dinner:
  

As we serve others, we are serving God. Showing God our gratitude for what Jesus did for us and sharing that grace and love with them.

1 Peter 4:10-11 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms... so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.”

Philippians 2:1-4:23 "So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus… "

The sign-up for the preparation and serving of the Community Christmas Meal is changing a bit this year. Please review the open spots on the following link. https://www.timetosignup.com/marshaceminski/sheet/1274504/ Simply click the box next to the services you'd like to help with and then click on the grey box at the bottom to enter your name. (Note: If you signed up on Sunday using the traditional clipboard, your name has been entered in the digital sign-up) Further details and instructions will be shared with each team as needed. If there are any questions, feel free to email Marsha at 123mjk@gmail.com or call/text at 701-730-9500.

God bless and keep you, Marsha & Dan

Other church reminders:

• Today, Wednesday, December 5 marks the last day for the poinsettia purchase in memory of or in honor of your special person to be remembered. Please stop by the office today before 5PM if you would still like to participate.

• MOMs is having their Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 11. Speaker is Naomi Evans: "Psalms. A Christmas Challenge." Fellowship, brunch, and creative activity for moms with young children.

• Sunday, December 16: The youth will lead the singing part of the worship service and have a very special finale to the service. Please join us for soup and sandwich potluck immediately following the worship service. Those with last names beginning with A-M please bring soup; N-Z please bring sandwiches. Each family is encouraged to bring Christmas goodies if you have them baked!

• Monday, December 24: Christmas Eve Service at 5 PM
  

Serving on Sunday, December 9:

Ushers: Jeff Morrow, Larry Kummer, Justin Neppl, Andy Finkral

Greeters: Larry and Bonnie Kummer, Joel and Cori Lyons

Hospitality: Carol Lee (a special THANKS to Peggy Olthoff who serves faithfully making coffee)

Nursery: Emma Schnell and Breelyn Lacina

Get plugged in with a group by joining one of the following Sunday School Classes:

Dennis Gladen: The Book of Romans

We will start with the historical context with which it was written. We will then move through a chapter by chapter study hitting on the major themes such as the human dilemma, God’s provisions in Christ that provide life and hope, the transformational power of the gospel, the gifts of the Holy Spirit to the individual and its relationship to the entire church body, and a plea for unity in the church through Christ.

David Cooper: “Not by Sight”

Digging deeper into scripture and understanding God through open and vibrant discussion. God is supreme, matchless, and unique beyond comparison.

December 9

Ushers: Jeff Morrow, Justin Neppl, Andy Finkral, Larry Kummer

Greeters: Larry and Bonnie Kummer, Joel and Cori Lyons

Hospitality: Bev Nelson and Carol Lee

Nursery: Em Schnell and Breelyn Lacina

December 16

Ushers: Pat Lacina, Dave Cooper, Dennis Gladen, Jeff Hoeft

Greeters: Lora and Pat Lacina, Peggy Olthoff

Hospitality: Deb Evenson and Debbie Nelson

Nursery: Deb Evenson and Kyree Lacina

December 23

Ushers: Bob Koeppe, Steve Neppl, Al Comeau, Joel Lyons

Greeters: Al and Kay Comeau, Jim and Karen Albrecht

Hospitality: Lyn Stoltenow and Carrie Neppl

Nursery: Carrie Neppl and Gabi Cooper

December 30

Ushers: Don Viele, Bob Evenson, Larry Kummer, Dan Ceminski

Greeters: Dan and Marsha Ceminski, Ruth and Ardon Doran

Hospitality: Heather Cooper and Jennifer Hoeft

Nursery: Heather and Carly Cooper