Bulletin for Sunday, December 4, 2011

2^nd Sunday of Advent

*Those who are able, please stand.

The Prelude Silently prepare your hearts for worship

The Advent Wreath

*The Call to Worship

*Opening Prayer

*Gloria Patri  #559  red

God’s Spoken Word Colossians 1:9-14

Welcome / Announcements

The Offering

*Doxology     #554  red

*Greeting

*Hymn #130  red   “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Children’s Message

Morning Message “Hope in the Messiah”  Isaiah 11:1-10

Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord's Supper

*Hymn #136  red  “Angels We Have Heard on High”

*Benediction

The Postlude

Prayer Concerns:
Kimberly Meirose,  Tom Gwaltney (Sheryl Osweiler’s uncle)
Dolly Richards (Steve Welander’s aunt)
Lucille Below (Calvin Below’s mother)
Linda Clough (Leona Wenzel’s daughter)
Mike Dungan (Ted Matz’ son-in-law)

To Request Prayer, contact
Cindy Johnson     835-1878     or
Diana Welander   wheels3@hickorytech.net

Leaders in the Service:

Pastor	Rev. Chris Meirose
Organist	Kristin Ziemke
Greeters	Vickie & Bryce Walters
Ushers	Tracy & Shawn Pomeroy
Nursery Attendant	Cindy Johnson
Lay Reader	Shawn Pomeroy
Multi-Media	Matt Connor
Acolyte	Brooke Hayes
Special Music	Christmas Worship Team Sunday School Kids
Advent Readers	Carol & Aaron Omtvedt
Council Duty (Dec)		Doug Leet
Communion Servers		Shawn Pomeroy (bread)
		Doug Leet
		Michael Osweiler
		Eric Worke

Worship Assistants Next Week (December 11)

Greeters	Lisa & Mike Bruder
Ushers	Judi & Doug Leet
Nursery Attendant	Stephanie Hayes
Lay Reader	Doug Leet
Multi-Media	Tim Schroeder
Acolyte	Ian Pomeroy
Special Music	Christmas Worship Team Jordan Paulson
Advent Readers

We warmly welcome all in the name of Christ!

Memorial Poinsettias

The beautiful poinsettias adorning our altar during Advent
have been given in loving memory of the following individuals:

Cathy & Finny  (from Chris & Tom Krause)
Family members  (from Leona Wenzel)
Mae & Morton Cravath  (from Tracy & Shawn Pomeroy)
Adelle Hopkins  (from Diana & Steve Welander)
David Kaiser  (from Sheila Kaiser)
Ruth Nelson  (from Roy Nelson)
Kurt Osweiler  (from Sheryl & Michael Osweiler)
Margaret & Benjamin Pomeroy
               (from Tracy & Shawn Pomeroy)
Ramon Schaub  (from Jeri Bluhm)
Tami Stanley  (from Phyllis Mercuro)
Walt Suemnick  (from Karen & Cal Below)
Oather (OT) Trodahl  (from Jeri Bluhm)
Cleo & Mark Will  (from Janet & Richard Will)


2012 Calendars  THEY’RE HERE!!  You may pick them up today from our youth.  Cost is $7 each.   Thank you to all who ordered!

Salvation Army Bell Ringers  We are looking for Bell Ringers this Friday & Saturday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at two sites (WalMart & HyVee).  This could be a great family holiday activity. One hour time slots are available, but you can fill as many as you choose!  Please check with Pr. Chris to see what slots are still open.  Thanks in advance for your service!

Give the Gift of Life!
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Walk-ins welcome!  Photo i.d. or blood donor card required. The need is constant; the gratification is instant.
Monday, December 12  /  noon-6 p.m.
Waseca American Legion  (700 State St S)
Call 835-4757 for appointment.
Please check the bulletin boards for community events as limited space prevents us from listing everything in the bulletins!

Sermon Notes

“Hope in the Messiah”

Isaiah 11:1-10

p. 686 / p. 1076  (large print)

This Week’s Calendar:

Today (4)
Sunday School	8:45 a.m.

Rehearsal for Christmas program!

Adult Fellowship	8:45 a.m.
Worship with Communion	10 a.m.
Monday (5)
Bible Study (John)	7 p.m.

Please come and delve into John’s Gospel with us at the home of Jan Samaraka (525 8^th St NE).  All are welcome!

Wednesday (7)
Ladies Friendly	noon

We’ll meet for lunch at Latham Place.  Cost is $7.50.
All women are welcome to attend!  Bring a friend, if you wish!

Youth Chat (4-6th Grade)	3-4 p.m.
Youth Chat (7-8th Grade)	4-5 p.m.
Confirmation	6-7 p.m.
Sunday (11)
Sunday School	8:45 a.m.

Rehearsal for Christmas program!

Adult Fellowship	8:45 a.m.
Worship	10 a.m.
Church Council	11:10 a.m.

Please contact Pastor Chris or any Council Member
if you have a concern you’d like placed on the agenda.

Christmas Worship Schedule

• Children’s Program  Sunday, 12/18 during worship. Our Sunday School kids will present their program as our worship service.  A potluck brunch follows.
• Christmas Eve service  Saturday, 12/24 at 6 p.m.  Afterglow Fellowship time follows.
• Christmas Day   No service Sunday, 12/25
  Please join us here Christmas Eve for worship & fellowship!

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

“Belong to, Believe in, and Build the Kingdom of God”

503 2^nd Ave NE

Waseca, Minnesota

507-835-4548

WasecaChurch.org