12.15.19 bulletin advent 3 - 701-258-1228 · december but will resume meeting in january on the...
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And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
~ Ephesians 6:18
Prayer requests. Please place in offering or communion basket.
Timothy Russell, Christopher Garver, Joshua Horsager, Jonathon Horsager, Erik Jorgensen, Brett Miller, Clint Lykken, Jason Hoge, Garrett and Lorna Illerbrunn, Rob Duncan, Justin Lindteigen, Amber Monette, Pamela Miller, John Seedorf, Al Dohrmann, Wyatt Gross, Will Spencer, Louie Jablonski, Jason McEvers, Gary Christianson, Austin Wald, John Forde, Stephanie Hawronsky, Zachery Vincent, Leroy Taylor, Michael Berman, Marc Montplaisir, Missy Dassinger, Donovan Clark, Zachary Watkins and Taylor Schock.
You are welcome to put names and photos in Karen Waliser’s mailbox. Let her know if someone should be kept on our prayer list.
Charity family prays for
Fay Connell, Jeanette Miller, Pat Martin, Kyle White, Darlene Bentz, Marv Borgelt, Jack Fisher, Jon Mielke, Marlene Grate, Wilbert Fueller, William Seedorf, David Garner, Ginger Plum, Roland Wiedrich, Andrea Nelson, Leona Werner, Alan Smith, Connie Giffey, John Dwyer, Linda Hagen and Butch Wangen.
If you would like your name listed here, please contact the church office at 258-1228.
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Dear Jesus, please encourage Melissa and the volunteers with ConnectKIDS as this is such a busy day with the party. Lord, help those students know how much You love them and desire to bless them with every good gift from You. Thank you, God, for each of those precious kids. Amen.
Missionary Requests
December 19 – Ken and Connie GeigerDecember 20 – Thomas and Karen SwansonDecember 20 – Josh and Crystal AskvigDecember 21 – Sean and Amy Helgeson
Prepare
Remove and place in offering basket or hand to an usher. Include your prayer requests on back side.
Thank you for joining our Charity family at the worship gathering today. We are glad you are here. Our desire is that God would bless and direct this time together and that our worship would be a blessing to you and your family.
WELCOMEThird Sunday in Advent, Dec. 15
Jesus’ Extended Family - Luke 1:13-20Pastor Scott Bauman
COMMUNION: If you believe in Jesus, we invite you to join us at the table regardless of your background. Please let us know you received communion today by filling out the pad located in the chair pocket and pass it down the row to your neighbors.Gluten-free, wheat-free, milk-free, lactose-free, egg-free, casein-free crackers are now available for those with allergies. Just ask the bread servers.
HEALING AND PRAYER: Following services today, members of our prayer team will be available. They are willing to pray with you in response to what God is saying or because you’re just having one of those kinds of days. They are behind the screen.
ABOUT: We are a shelter in Christ, who transforms lives. Our mission is to seek the heart of God and open ourselves to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
OFFERING: We give tithes and offerings as an act of worship, obedience, celebration, and thanksgiving to the Lord. You can give during the service or anytime via our website, mobile app or text to give. If you are a guest, you are not expected or obligated to give.
LIVESTREAM: Charity live-streams the 9:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday services and 6:15 WOW services on FaceBook. Visit our website and click on the LiveStream logo.
WORSHIP: Worship is an interactive, participatory experience. We invite you to join in as we praise God through singing by following the on-screen lyrics.
AED: Charity Lutheran has two automatic defibrillator units located in the hallway at the west entrance of the sanctuary and downstairs on the south wall near the kitchen.
IF YOUR CHILD IS UNHAPPY during the sermon there is an unattended nursery for infants and parents located to your left as you exit the sanctuary. There is a live video feed, gliders, changing table and sink.
Thank you for all the donations. We had 67 kids and their families blessed by the kind/generous Charity family.
It’s not too late to serve with your family during our Christmas Party TODAY. The time commitment could be as simple as one hour. Please contact Melissa Hill at 605-545-3161, if you are interested or have any questions. Your heart will thank you.
SKI TRIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN online at www.CharityLutheran.org. Please note the various deposit deadlines for each trip are on the registration form. 4th-6th grade Bottineau trip January 17-18. Cost $90 ($25 deposit). Minimum 15, maximum 32 attendees.
7th -8th grade Terry Peak trip February 15-17. Cost $225 ($50 deposit). Minimum 10, maximum 20 attendees.
9th-12th grade Bridger Bowl trip March 13-16. Cost $375 ($100 deposit). Minimum 10, maximum 32 attendees.
Scholarships are available to any students who need help! Please contact Maggie Portra, [email protected] or (701) 955-5574, if you have any questions about registration/scholarships or would like more information.
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DATES TO REMEMBER• No Sunday School – resumes January 5• NO WOW – resumes January 8• Annual Voters’ Assembly Meeting
TODAY after the11 a.m. service• Jingle Jam 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18• Christmas Eve services Tuesday,
Dec. 24, 12:30, 2:30, 4:30 and 10 p.m.
Please print legibly; names will be printed in the Christmas bulletin.
A thankoffering for: ______________________________________________________________
In memory of: ______________________________________________________________
In honor of: ______________________________________________________________
A thankoffering for: ______________________________________________________________
In memory of: ______________________________________________________________
In honor of: ______________________________________________________________
f THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY will follow the 11 a.m. service TODAY. A light lunch will be served. The agenda includes the approval of the 2020 budget and election of the following candidates:
Vision Council: Deb Uline and Craig Lohstreter. Trust Fund Committee: Jon Haugan, Dave Lee and Chere Allard. Nominating Committee: Jerry Walz, Randy Traynor and Mike Smith.
f WHO ARE STEPHEN MINISTERS? Stephen Ministers are laypeople trained to provide one-to-one, Christ-centered care. They have a compassionate heart for those who are hurting, and they’re equipped with caring ministry skills by their congregation’s Stephen Leaders.
A Stephen Minister typically has one care receiver at a time and meets with that person once a week to listen, care, pray, encourage, and offer emotional and spiritual support.
In what types of situations do Stephen Ministers provide care? Stephen Ministers provide care to individuals facing difficult times in life—grief, cancer, divorce, financial difficulties, hospitalization, chronic illness, job loss, disability, loneliness, a spiritual crisis, or other life struggles. Contact the church office at 258-1228 for more information.
f CALLING ALL DECORATORS for Charity’s Jingle Jam. We need help anytime from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, or 12 noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17. AND, volunteers are needed to assist with clean up following Jingle Jam. Please contact Maggie Portra, [email protected] or (701) 955-5574, if you can help.
f AMAZING GRAYS MEETING TIME CHANGES IN JANUARY. The Amazing Grays will not meet in December but will resume meeting in January on the second (instead of the third) Tuesday of the month. January programming will be announced later in December.
f COLLEGE CONNECTION CHRISTMAS PARTY will be held from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. We are asking parents of college students to bring an hors d’oeuvre to share with the group. This will be a time for college students to reconnect, share experiences, and encourage each other forward with games, food and fellowship. Contact Andrew Hershey, [email protected] or (701) 681-0116, if you have any questions.
f CHURCH LEAGUE BASKETBALL TEAM FORMING: Andrew Hershey is organizing a Charity men’s basketball team together for ages 15 and up. Church League begins in January with games played on Saturday mornings on the hour from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you would like to build community through basketball, please contact Andrew at 701-681-0116 for more details.
f CRYSTAL SPRINGS WINTER RETREATS in need of chaperones. Before registering any children, Crystal Springs requires at least one male and one female chaperone for each event.
4th/5th Grade Arctic Blast February 21-22. One male chaperone needed.
6th-8th grade Winter SoulStice March 13-15. One male and one female chaperone needed. Please contact Maggie Portra, [email protected] or (701) 955-5574, if you are willing to chaperone.
f GO ABACO 2020 meeting planned. Students in 9th-12th grade and parents are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, Jan. 27, to learn about an amazing opportunity to deepen your relationship with God and with each other through disaster relief from July 11-16. Registration is now open online at www.CharityLutheran.org. Registration closes on February 5. A non-refundable $75 deposit is needed to secure your spot. Please contact Andrew Hershey at (701) 681-0116 for more details.
Sunday: Services at 8, 9:15 and 11 a.m. f 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class | Fireside Room | Arlie Mann 751-2580 f 12 noon Annual Voters’ Assembly f 3 p.m. ConnectKIDS Christmas party
Monday: 6 p.m. Jingle Jam dress rehearsal
Tuesday: 8:15 a.m. Sharing God’s Word | Holiday Inn North | Duane Bentz 255-1624 f 9:30 a.m. Women’s Study | Fellowship Hall | Carol Bjork 222-0040 f 3 p.m. prayer time in chapel f
Wednesday: 12 noon community prayer time f 6:15 p.m. JINGLE JAM
Friday: 8 a.m. newsletter copy deadline f 6:30 p.m. Sr. High Christmas party f
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study | Fireside Room | Mike Smith 226-0098 f 2 p.m. Middle School Chrismtas party f 6 p.m. College Connection Christmas party
Week of Dec. 15-21
f HOST HOMES ARE NEEDED for the middle school progressive dinners. Hosts are needed for appetizers, entrees, and desserts at all three events. Please contact Maggie Portra, [email protected] or (701) 955-5574, if you can help.
8th Grade – Friday, Jan. 10 7th Grade – Friday, Jan. 31 6th Grade – Friday, March 20
f YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTIES schedule: Sr. High Christmas Party will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. Bring $5 and a white elephant gift to exchange.
Middle School Christmas Party from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21. Students should bring $5 and come prepared for some crazy Christmas games. Contact Andrew Hershey, [email protected] or (701) 681-0116, if you have any questions about these events.
COOKBOOKS for sale: There are a limited number of Charity cookbooks remaining for sale. A mere $10 will provide a great gift of recipes and remembrances. Check with the office staff.
Name: _________________________
_______________________________
Phone:_________________________
Email: __________________________
Check #_______________
Amount: _______________
Cash enclosed: $ ________________
Order online at www.CharityLutheran.org
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If you would like to help fill the church with Poinsettias for Christmas, please fill out both sides of this form and drop it off at the church office as soon as possible. Suggested donation per poinsettia is $10.
PrepareThis is the third Sunday in Advent, a time of transition from darkness and death to new life and fulfillment, with the birth of the Christ Child at Christmas.
Several women from Charity created the banner on the wall to your right. It is one of four in a series depicting the prophecy of Christ’s birth as written in Isaiah 11:1.
These lessons from Isaiah tell about a time when people will return to God. There will be justice and peace. The stump of Jesse and the barren desert will sprout and bloom. Sorrow will give way to joy, war will be replaced by peace and God will give his people the ultimate sign: a virgin shall conceive and bear a son.
Although each banner is independent, all four together form a unified panorama. The first banner is a mountain towering over a barren desert. This represents the mountain of the Lord spoken of in the first reading from Isaiah. The second banner continues the sweep of the desert, but in the foreground is a stump with one new branch growing out of it: the Root of Jesse from which a new shoot appears.
More stems, leaves, and some buds APPEAR IN THE THIRD PANEL as the desert begins to rejoice and blossom.
Finally, a special flower opens in the last banner: the fruit of the virgin’s womb.
The Advent Banners
John the Baptist Prepares the WayIn those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. wwThe ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”
Matthew 3:1-12
The third candle symbolizes joy and is called the "Shepherd’s Candle." To the shepherd’s great joy, the angels announced that Jesus came for humble, unimportant people like them, too. In liturgy, the color rose signifies joy.