The Back Page -- December 2, 2012

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING IN YOUR PRAYERS:  Agnes O., Gloria R., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Helga W., Lecila M., Joe S., Monica J., Stan T., Wayne P., Neil K., Joyce S., Dennis H., Noah, Bill S. and Bill Sch.

IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL MEETING:  December 9th, there will be a Congregational Meeting after the 10 a.m. Blended Service.  Elections will be held.  The Youth Group will be providing a 'Baked Potato with all the fixings' Lunch.  ELECTIONS:  There are two elder positions and three Board of Governance positions expiring at the end of this year.  If anyone is interested in being an Elder or on the BOG, please express your interest to the current members to get your name on the ballot.  Current Elders and BOG members can be re-nominated for another term.  However, we are always looking for new faces.  Please prayerfully consider before running.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!  COLLA VOCE will be here on December 8th at 7 p.m.  Be sure to purchase your tickets soon!

HELP DECORATE for Christmas!  Saturday, December 8th--We will get started at 9 a.m.

CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST (hosted by Men's Ministries):  Men and Ladies, join your friends in Christ for a special Christmas breakfast, along with fellowship and music.  We will be at the Happy Apple Kitchen in Chicago Park (Hwy 174) on Saturday, December 15th at 8:30 a.m.  Cost is $12 inclusive of tax & tip, payable to Bud or Eric by December 8th.  The restaurant's limit is 40, so sign up early!

LWML LUNCHEON:  Will be held Wednesday, December 19th at Lake Wildwood, starting at 11:30 a.m.  Choice of sandwich or salad, cost is $15.  Sign up sheet is in the Narthex.  We will meet at church first for those that need a ride, please indicate such on the sign up sheet.

BITES FOR MITES:  There are only two Sundays left for the Cookie Jar-let's fill it up!

BABY SHOWER:  LWML will have a basket in the Library for unwrapped new baby gifts for 'Living Well'.  Baby clothes in Newborn sizes (O-6mo) appreciated. 

COMPUTER HELP:  Diane Totman will help you make the most of the Grace Lutheran website.  One-on-one tutoring, on your own computer.  Call 272-2009 to make an appointment.

READ THE BIBLE IN TWO YEARS:  Let us know of your progress by checking off the progress sheet on the table in the Narhex.  Please pick up your December bookmark on the same table.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  We are in search of helpers for all ministries, including Properties, Outreach, Altar Guild, Ushers, Counting, and Fellowship.  Please contact the Office and we will put you in touch with the right leader!

Update and thank you for your donations to fund the Lutheran Hour on KNCO.  We are still in need of donations for funding for this next year.



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