The Back Page - from December 29, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

INSTALLATION TODAY!
Please welcome our 2014 Executive Council and Elders:
President:  Jim Bierwagen
Treasurer:  Eric Gibbons
Secretary:  Gaye Rogers
Income Manager:  Garrett Novak
Property:  Maria Grieve
Stewardship & Outreach:  Paul Laufman
Parish Education & Youth:  Rosie Bierwagen
Elders:  Barry Hundemer, Rich Gagelin, Tom Micone, and Neil Kosbab

MEET & GREET NEXT SUNDAY!
Join us for a gathering to meet Pastor Elect, the Rev. Kent Schaaf on January 5th, 2014 at 2 PM in the Social Hall.  Sign-up in the Library to bring snacks and desserts; beverages will be provided.

AMAZING NEWS!
Back in July of 2011, the Albrecht's granddaughter, Katherine Mary, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma, and she started treatment at Stanford's Pediatric Oncology Unit.  She remained on our Prayer List until January 2012, when they told her she was in total remission!  Today, Katherine Mary is 100% cancer free!!!  She is studying at UC Davis, and currently visiting her grandparents.  She and her family wish to offer you their most heartfelt "Thanks!"

2014 FLOWER CALENDAR
The 2014 Flower Calendar is here!  Come into the office and claim your Sunday!

FACILITY UPKEEP
Volunteer to help keep our church looking its best!  Saturday Maintenance Team sign-up  sheets are in the Library.  We need help in keeping up both the interior and exterior.  We get started at 9 AM.  BYOC (coffee!)

The Back Page - from December 22, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., and Jim H.

HAPPENINGS:
  • 12/24 @ 7 PM - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service.  Join us and bring your friends, neighbors, and family.
  • 12/25 @ 10 AM - Christmas Day Service.  Bring your families, neighbors, and friends to celebrate the birth of our Savior!
  • 12/29 @ 10 AM - Single Worship Service Sunday.  Installation of Officers and Elders.
  • 1/5/14 @ 2 PM - Meet & Greet with Pastor Elect, the Rev. Kent Schaaf in our Social Hall.
AMAZING NEWS!
As you may remember, back in July of 2011, the Albrecht's granddaughter Katherine Mary was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin's lymphoma, and started treatment at Stanford's Pediatric Oncology Unit.  She remained on our Prayer List until January 2012, when they told her she was in remission!  Today, Katherine Mary is 100% cancer free!!!  She is studying at UC Davis and currently visiting her grandparents.  She and her family wish to offer you their most heartfelt thanks!

MEET & GREET
Join us for a gathering to meet Pastor Elect, the Rev. Kent Schaaf on January 5th, at 2 PM in the Social Hall.  Sign up to bring a dessert or a snack; beverages will be provided. 

NEWSLETTER DUE DATE CHANGED:
Due to the Holidays, articles for the January Newsletter are due tomorrow, Dec. 23rd.  Thank you for your assistance and contributions.

FACILITY UPKEEP:
Volunteer to help keep our church looking its best!  Saturday maintenance team sign-up sheets are in the Library.  We need help with interior and exterior.  We get started at 9 AM.  BYOC (coffee!)
The Social Hall kitchen is in need of some special attention--cupboards cleaned, floors scrubbed, and walls wiped down.  Needs a good Spring cleaning!  Tentatively scheduled for the 28th of December.  Bring your elbow grease!

The Back Page - from December 15, 2013 Bulletin

PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Agnes O., Vivian F., Marge C., Elrine B., Edna R., Ruth M., Gladys H., LouAnn B., June D., Homer L., Lecila M., Noah, Marlene L., Rich & Carolyn C., Pat R., Barbara K., Diane H., Gloria R., and Jim H.

REMINDERS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
  • Bud and Joyce S. would like to invite you to join them in celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary with cake and coffee in the Social Hall after church today.
  • If you usher this Sunday, you are responsible for mid-week Advent Services.
  • Please bring in poinsettias to help decorate our church by 12/22.  Thank you!
  • Gifts for staff need to be placed in a designated envelope and are due no later than 12/22/13.
  • There is a new Christian bookstore in town:  The Hub, 144 Hughes Rd.; (530) 205-7217; TheHub@att.net.  Their hours are:  Tuesday-Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.
  • Volunteer to help keep our church looking its best throughout the season - Saturday maintenance team sign-up sheet is in the Library!  We need help with interior and exterior maintenance.  We start at 9:00 AM!  BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee!)

UPCOMING EVENTS:
  • 12/15 (Sunday) - Come out and carol with us at Victorian Christmas in NC, 1:30 PM
  • 12/17 (Tuesday) - LWML Brunch at Humpty Dumpty, 10:30 AM
  • 12/18 (Wednesday) - Advent Service with Lunch/Youth fundraiser after, 12:00 PM
  • 12/24 (Tuesday) - Candlelight Service, friends and family welcome, 7:00 PM
  • 12/25 (Wednesday) - Christmas Service, friends and family welcome, 10:00 AM