Preston Meadow Lutheran Church Staff: 972‐618‐2233 ▪ 6801 Coit Road ▪ Plano, Texas 75024

Rev. Paul Mussachio, Lead Pastor, ext. 233 Cheryl Schaum, Director of Preschool, ext. 236 Rev. Dr. Jackie Linden‐Schade, Pastor for Adult Discipleship, ext. 223 Linda Bland, Office Director, ext. 224 Rev. Kate Knutson, Pastor for Family Ministry, ext. 225 Chadwick Stelzl, Facili es Manager, ext. 241 Pastoral Intern Tony Katko, ext. 222 Jay Walls, Director of Youth Ministry, ext. 226 Melissa Barre , Communica ons Coordinator, ext. 221 Anne Abercrombie, Sanctuary Choir Director/Organist

PRAYERS

MEMBERS—Ken Schwarz, Karen Redding, Pat Appel, E a Schmidt, Todd Meedel, Rick Miller, Tricia Johnson, Evi Miculka, Joe Sheffield, Ron Rundt, Gwen Workman, Ray Bell, Jennifer Olson, Coralee Hester, Don Glossop, and Faye Henze.

FAMILY MEMBERS—Alton (Debbie Ernst’s dad), ), Emil (Ron Dietz’s dad), Rocky (Donna Smith’s stepdad), Marty (Marianne Ostergren’s brother), Livia (Morgan Lione’s sister‐in‐law), Julia (Charlie & Kathy Brown’s granddaughter), Derek (Rod & June Kelm’s son), Douglas (June Kelm’s cousin), Abigail, Alexander & Simone (Michelle Honeck’s family), Anna (Linda Morgan’s sister), Ralph (Carol Hackemack Harper’s cousin), Dave (Mark Benedict’s father), Dianne (Jodi Mershon’s sister, Jeff (Chris Ma a’s brother), Barbara (Sam Clark’s mom), Joan (Bob Holmes’ sister), Nora (Mindi Johnson’s niece), Linda (Kirk Schlotman’s mom), Timothy (Jim & Janelle Gauthier’s great‐nephew), Brian (Jim & Janelle Gauthier’s brother‐in‐law), Hunter (Lynn & Dave Thompson’s granddaughter), Phyllis & Vernon (Jay Walls’ Grandma & Grandpa), Wren (Wrenda Benson’s dad), Terriann (Ray Bell’s sister), Ron (Michelle Honeck’s dad), Serena (Bob & Pat Appel’s great‐niece), Janet (Donna Smith’s sister‐in‐law), Andrea (Donna Smith’s cousin), Peggy (Kelly Ann Frederick’s mother‐in‐law), John (Linda Hahn’s brother), Lisa (Carol Hackemack Harper’s cousin), Doris (Janice Meeker’s mom), Joan (Chadwick Stelzl’s grandma), Joyce (Kent Best’s mom), Michelle (Nancy & Bob Ahnemann’s niece), Andrea (Sonja Jasper’s sister), Sheila (Brian Ganoe’s aunt), Cliff (Jay Walls’ uncle), Morris (Jon Johnson’s dad), Ray (Jim Gauthier’s brother), Arlene (Donna Smith’s mom), Ernes ne (Ray Bell’s sister), Sco (Karen Smith’s brother), E. Wayne (Bill Laupus’ brother‐in‐law), Jurene (Sallie Fortney’s mom), Carol (Theresa St.‐Gil’s mother‐in‐law), The Curry Family, Calvin (Pat Waldrip’s father‐in‐law), and M.D. (Pat Appel’s brother).

OTHERS—Hickey Family, Nyra (Chris na Stelzl’s mom’s friend), Rodney (Steve Larson’s friend), Rachel (Ahnemann Family friend), Bob (David & Wrenda Benson’s friend), Martha (Carol Hackemack Harper’s friend), Chris (Jon Johnson’s friend), Larry (Pastor Paul’s friend), Donna (Bob & Elaine Holmes’ friend), Vicki, Mark & Ka e (Judy Halls’ friends), Marilyn (Elaine Holmes’ friend), Usha (Jan Pierret’s friend), Deb & Steve (Tim and Judy Halls’ friends), Albert (Brian Sco ’s friend), Marvin (Ray Bell’s friend), Family of Lisa (Trudee Johnson’s friends), Be y (Pastor Jackie’s friend), Luane (John Shea’s friend), Joe (KellyAnn Frederick’s friend), Debbie (Ellen Selman’s friend), Be ye (Laupus family friend), Caprice (Kern family friend), Rick (Pastor Jackie & Henry’s friend), Micaela & Gary (Pat Waldrip’s friend), Rebecca (Jim & Janelle Gauthier’s friend) and Rev. John (Powell family friend).

ALL FAMILY MEMBERS & FRIENDS SERVING ABROAD & HERE IN THE MILITARY

pmlcConnect

For weekly calendar, live worship, and other special events, visit www.pmlc.org

December 10—December 16, 2017

Today—Children’s Christmas Program (11am)

Dec. 12—PMLC Preschool Christmas Program

Dec. 17—Fes ve Christmas Sweater Sunday

Dec. 17 —Last 2017 kidsConnect & adultConnect

Dec. 31—New Year Worship Service @ 10am

Jan. 3—PMLC Preschool Resumes

Jan. 7—Bishop Gronberg Visits

Jan. 14—kidsConnect, youthConnect &

adultConnect Resume

Jan. 29—PMLC Annual Mee ng

DECEMBER SNAPSHOT

WELCOME

FIRST TIME GUEST? WE ARE GLAD YOU’RE HERE!

For over 30 years, Preston Meadow Lutheran Church has been a community of GRACE IN ACTION, serving the communi es of Plano, TX, and beyond

with the light and love of Jesus. What started as a small gathering in a family living room has turned into a growing faith community with ministries throughout the Dallas‐Fort Worth Metroplex and Hai . We love to sing in worship, connect with others to grow in faith, and are joyfully generous. We are a member church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

WORSHIP

ALTAR FLOWERS

The Holland Family in memory of Grandma & Grandpa Holland’s Anniversary. We miss you!

Paula & Dudley Wolf in memory of Paula’s father, Paul Lerew.

POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE TODAY

Forms available on the kiosk in the atrium. linda.bland@pmlc.org

CONNECT

GROW

SERVE

CHRISTMAS EVE USHERS NEEDED FOR ALL SERVICES

Please sign up at the kiosk in the atrium.

adultCONNECT: FAITHFUL. Today/Rm 26/9:45am

The story of Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. This DVD/conversa on study explores the life of Joseph as he exchanged doubt for courage.

PMLC ANGEL TREE

Last day to deliver your gi s. Thank you to all who gi ed our young angels and/or let God’s light shine by blessing our MOSAIC friends!

The following couple celebra ng 20+ yrs. marriage:

Henry & Pastor Jackie —44 yrs, 12/14

ANNIVERSARY

CAROLS, ALES & OTHER THINGS Dec. 17/Nine Band Brewery, Allen/4‐6pm

All ages welcome at this fes ve and fun family event with ac vi es for kids.

2018 FLOWER CALENDAR OPENINGS

Sign up today in the atrium. linda.bland@pmlc.org

Sunday: 8:30 & 11am Worship Services 9:45am kidsConnect, youthConnect 9:45am adultConnect—Grow in Faith 12pm LIFE Group Christmas Lunch & Service Project 4pm Shalom Ringers Rehearsal 5pm Shalom Singers 6pm Da’Light High School Youth Group

Mon.‐Fri: 7:15am PMLC Preschool

Monday: 6:30am Businessmen’s Bible Study 7pm Council Mee ng

Tuesday: 7pm PMLC Preschool Christmas Program

Wednesday: 9:15am Wednesday Women’s Journey Group 6:15pm Adult Bells Rehearsal 7pm FUEL Confirma on 7pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7pm PMLC Band Rehearsal

Thursday: 2pm Stephen Ministry Leaders Mee ng

Friday: 6:45am Friday Men’s Group

Saturday: 8am Youth Service Day

WEEKLY CALENDAR

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS

YOUTH SERVICE DAY

Dec. 16

JR HIGH NTNL RETREAT

Jan. 19-21

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT

Jan. 12/6-10pm

jay.walls@pmlc.org $30 min. dona on

3yrs-5th grade

Sign up today in atrium

PMLC Youth will complete

your unfinished tasks!!