ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Gwen Hancock in celebration of her birthday (12/18) and in memory of the birthday of Abe Moore. Flowers are also given to the glory of God by Ann Price in celebration of the birthdays of her sons, Dion (12/5) and Dennis (12/30); grandson, Donovan (12/13); daughter-in-law, Tonya (12/15); and in loving memory of her husband, Wilford Price.
A REMINDER OF LOVE The extra roses on the altar today are from some of the more than 140 rose bushes around First Lutheran’s campus. They are a reminder of God’s love for us and His provision for all our needs.
DID YOU KNOW? There’s probably much about Historic First Lutheran that many of us do not know. So, watch weekly bulletins for “I DIDN’T KNOW,” a weekly historical or interesting tidbit of information about Historic First Lutheran.
I DIDN’T KNOW! Perhaps you didn’t know that the substantial Fontanini Nativity scene on display in the Church Administrative Center was an anonymous gift from long-time members of Historic First Lutheran in 1998.
BLUE PARAMENTS The beautiful blue paraments adorning our altar, lectern and pulpit were lovingly donated in memory of Dr. John A. Greenlee.
LAST MIDWEEK SERVICE This Wednesday at both 12 Noon and 7:00 p.m. These services are identical so you only have to attend one. Please use these services as part of your preparation to celebrate Christmas, the birth of our Savior, Jesus.
FLOWER DATES STILL AVAILABLE The flower chart for 2008 is posted in the Narthex. Please make sure to check it out and sign up for your favorite dates to donate flowers to beautify the altar. Please make sure to remember that flower rates are increasing to $50.00 for two bouquets effective 1/1/2008.
L.W.M.L. MITE GOAL The 2006-2007 Mite Goal of the PSD LWML is $270,000. Mites to date, October 31, 2007, are $252,694.32. We need $17,305.68 by 31 December to reach our Mite Goal for 2007.
DON’T GIVE IT TO UNCLE SAM A kind reminder to maximize your charitable giving and give less to Uncle Sam. All tax deductible gifts to Historic First Lutheran must be received by 31 December 2007.
DO YOU HAVE CHURCH KEYS? If you do, you need to contact the Church Administrative Center and apply to receive new keys. The Board of Trustees has authorized the complete re-keying of the campus to enhance security. This re-keying is scheduled for this Wednesday. If you have a set of keys currently, you will need to be issued new keys.
CREATION BOOKS STILL AVAILABLE! As Christmas nears, please remember that we still have copies of Dr. Paul Maier’s wonderfully beautiful book “Creation” available for purchase at $15.00 each. These colorful books are perfect for a child’s gift or for use as a coffee table book for adults. See Pastor Schaar to purchase a copy.
THANK YOU RECEIVED “In October, I had surgery and I am doing very good. Thank the Lord God that everything came out very good and I thank everyone for all your prayers. Carmen Files’ aunt, Isabel Madrigal.”
PORTALS OF PRAYER AVAILABLE The January-March edition of the daily devotions “Portals of Prayer” are available from the Information Rack in the Narthex.
2008 OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE AVAILABLE! Please make sure to pick up your box of 2008 offering envelopes from the table in the Narthex today. Envelopes have been issued to members and non-members who have been regular in worship and in financially supporting Historic First Lutheran. If you do not find a box of envelopes with your name, but would like to regularly support Historic First Lutheran using an assigned envelope number, please contact the Church Administrative Center at 626.793.1139.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #8 – Gerald Freeny, Rudy Melinat, Michealene Melus and Carol Schlichting.