| December 4, 2015
Holy Communion - 10 AM All are welcome to receive Communion! Forerunners and messengers advance the advent of our God. While John the Baptizer;s voice in the wilderness may be the principal focus of the day, Malachi's prophecy could as easily herald the coming Lord Jesus as forerunner of the Lord of hosts. Finally all the baptized are called to participate in the sharing of the gospel. In so doing we prepare the way for the coming of the Lord and assist all flesh in capturing a vision of the "salvation of God."
Sunday's Readings: Malachi 3:1-4 Psalmody-Luke 1:68-79 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6
Sunday's chancel flowers: are given to the glory of God by Hervey Family in memory of Papa (Don Hervey)
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Happening Around St. Paul's
18th Annual Ecumenical Global Holiday Faire - Saturday December 5th 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. First Christian Church, Vallejo - Admission is FREE Jewelry, Gifts, Art, Ornaments, Crafts, Gift Baskets, Baked Goods and more!! Enjoy Choirs and Entertainment All Day The Giving Tree: You are invited to take a star off the Giving Tree, which is located on the bulletin board in the entrance to the fellowship hall. Each star represents a gift for an elderly Vallejo resident. After purchasing the gift you have chosen, please wrap it, use the gift tag provided and place it in the box below the tree. Be sure to indicate Male | Female and size on the gift tag. If you'd rather not shop for a gift, consider giving a gift card. Gift cards are greatly appreciated! All gifts must be at church by December 14th. If you have any questions check with Anita Patten.
Congregation Meeting Reconvenes Sunday, December 13th, Following Worship. Last Sunday's meeting was suspended to allow the finance committee time to craft a budget, using suggestions from the congregation. The meeting will reconvene immediately following worship on December 13th, at which time the congregation will consider next year's budget. Christmas Caroling & Cookie Tasting Party - Saturday December 19th Fruitvale Healthcare Center, Oakland - Meet at St. Paul's at noon to carpool. We will join other volunteers of the Lutheran Ministry to bring cheer to the residence and staff at the Fruitvale Healthcare Center. Bring some cookies to share. Home-baked or purchased (soft cookies and no nuts please). We are also collecting warm socks. Place your donated socks in the box in the entrance of the fellowship hall. Bring your poinsettias on December 20th - Each Christmas our sanctuary is made more beautiful by the lovely poinsettias decorating the chancel area. You are invited to donate one or more poinsettias for our Christmas decorating on December 20th. Please bring your poinsettia donation December 20th before or after Sunday worship. Fellowship Coffee Hour - We are lightening up on the food our hosts offer during Coffee Hour when there is no special event going on. Our intention will be to offer a simple snack, such as cookies, cheese/crackers, and fruit, to accompany our time together as a community of faith. |
| The Coming Week at St. Paul's:
| Sunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent Nicholas, Bishop pf Myra, died around 342 | 10:00 a.m. . | Eucharist
| | Monday, December 7 Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, died 397 | | | | Tuesday, December 8 |
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| | Wednesday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m. | CODA | | Thursday, December 10 | |
| | Saturday, December 12 | | | | Sunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent St. Lucy of Syracuse (died 304) | 10:00 a.m.
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Serving God on Sunday, December 6th |
| Christ's Care List
Healing of body, mind and spirit: Bill Blaylock (Relative of Pr. Pamela) Sandra Burroughs (Don Johnson's sister) Cassie Bremer (Jessica Nelson's daughter) Mary Brown (Joseph White's colleague) Cathleen Cardoza (Relative of Pr. Pamela) Wayne (Vera Bennett's friend) Helen Gainey (Vera Bennett's friend) Dorothy Griffith (Pr. Pamela's mother) Palmer Hagestrom (Friend of Pr. Pamela) Bessie Hawkins (Vera Bennett's friend) Phyllis Huseby (Jody Schumacher's aunt) Pr. Karen and Dave Johnson (Pr. Pamela's colleague and her husband) Gladys Jones (Kathy Campas-Sutin's Mother) Cassy Kapsalis (friend of Judy Faye) Carol Massie (friend of Valda Rose) Raul Matasol (friend of Pr. Pamela & Dave Pond) Pr. Larry Nelson (John Patten's friend) Nikkie (Vera Bennett's goddaughter) Pr. Jennifer Obermueller (Pr. Pamela's colleague) Jeanine Pai (Marian Smock's niece) Dean Pollock (Jody Schumacher's brother) Justin Pollock (Jody Schumacher's great nephew) Angela Smith (Bev Smith's daughter) Pr. John Sumwalt (Pr. Pamela's colleague) Mike Tomlinson (Teresa Arellano's brother) Schiann Towle (Lisa & Dwayne Olson's daughter) Bill & Betty Valentine (Vera Bennett's friends) Steve West (Don & Louisa Johnson's friend) The family of Dorothy Warner Marian Smock and other family of her sister, Frances Wieber Our pastoral call process and each member of the call committee: Safety in our community - An end to racism and other injustice A just and lasting peace in the Holy Land Those serving in the armed forces |
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