1. shopping
2. gifts

DECEMBER 2014
Christmas Worship
Christmas Eve December 24, 2014
5:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
10:30 pm
Candlelight Services
Children’s Message at 5pm and 7pm
Special Music by the Adult Choir and Handbell Choir
People are more receptive to an invitation to worship on Christmas
Eve than at any other time of the year. Pick up a postcard from
the welcome center to share with your neighbors, friends and family to invite them to celebrate Jesus’ birth at Messiah.
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My Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It is December already and you know what that brings!
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From
Pastor Miller’s Desk
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Christmas Season
Or really Advent/Christmas
Wednesday Advent Worship
Christmas Eve candlelight services
Shopping season
Party time
Family time
Crazy time
Time to decorate the house
Food
Feasts
Sweets
Treats
And it is a whole lot more than those things. December stirs our hearts. Despite the frigid temperatures,
it makes us feel alive again! Anticipation that something great is about to burst onto the scene and into
our lives fills us with hope and joyful waiting.
On top of all that, there is a real sense of urgency. We feel that we have so much to get done before the
big day. And we do.
One of the biggest issues that arises in the season of Advent is the question, “it has been so long, 2000
years, when is Christ’s second Advent going to finally arrive?” We see that in our lessons, especially the
first two weeks of Advent—
“Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. Then he will
send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the
ends of heaven.”
“But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the
Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come.”
It is hard enough to wait when we actually know the date of the arrival. For example, we know the approximate date a baby will be born, but we wait with baited breath. When we are engaged, we usually
know the date of the wedding, but the waiting is difficult at times. We know when Christmas will arrive,
but children are not the only ones who can’t wait for it to be here.
So how do we wait when the time we wait for is unknown? How do we wait when what was expected
long ago, still has not happened? How do we avoid complacency?
First of all, there is nothing complacent about our faith! Jesus call and command is one of urgency, “Go
and make disciples of all nations….” We are to be active in sharing the gospel with others. There is no
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time like now to do that. You and I do not know how much time we have to make a difference for the
kingdom of God. One thing that is certain (if not profound) with each day that passes we have one
less day to share the love of God with our neighbors, friends, co-workers and family. Our waiting is
an active thing. When Jesus calls, he is calling us to action. The timing of Christ’s return is almost
irrelevant. What matters is what we do with whatever time is left. Why miss an opportunity to love
God and neighbor? The Christian life is one that we live for the sake of others.
Most of my book plates in my library remind me of this:
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I shall pass through this world but once.
Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being,
let me do it now.
Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.
Live the Christian life with a genuine sense of urgency, knowing what you do matters, knowing that
any kindness offered will be worth it and knowing that Christ will come again, so watch and make a
difference.
Love to you,
Pastor
“COMFORT, COMFORT MY PEOPLE”, SAYS GOD
There are many moments in our lives when we need comfort. There are tough times when we yearn for
consolation. The suffering people who looked for the long-awaited Messiah were given a hope-filled image of God in the writings of Isaiah. It expresses the belief that no matter what happens to us, God will
be there to comfort and support us. Christmas can be a time for many when we are in need of that reassurance and comfort.
Perhaps we are grieving over the loss of a loved one, struggling with illness, or have experienced the loss
of a job. We wonder how we will get through the holidays. Those looking for comfort, hope, wholeness,
and renewal are invited to:
MESSIAH’S CHRISTMAS DINNER
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st
3:00 pm
Come for a time of quiet reflection, a delicious meal with others,
meaningful words and music. All shared in the good news of
“God with us: Immanuel!” RSVP to the church office (317)
852-2988 if you are able to attend.
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WORSHIP
Saturday and Sundays we are focusing on Advent Stirrings
in all our worship services. On Wednesdays at 5:15pm and
6:45pm Karl and Lisa Buetow are creating vignettes that
inspire us to keep Advent alive, slow down and focus on
what’s important during this season.
Each Wednesday—Dec. 3, 10, 17—a different group is
hosting dinner at 6pm in the Kinney Family Life Center. A
great time to get to know others and not have to cook!
Devotion booklets are available in the rack just inside the
entrance doors that lead to the church office. If you’d like
to still make an Advent wreath, supplies are available in the
blue tub in room 129. Pausing each day to reflect on the
season is so helpful in our hectic world.
DECEMBER BIBLE
READINGS
Sunday December 7
Second Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 40:1-11
Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13
2 Peter 3:8-15a
Mark 1:1-8
Sunday December 14
Third Sunday of Advent
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126
Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28
Sunday December 21
Fourth Sunday of Advent
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Luke 1:46b-55
Romans 16:25-27
Luke 1:26-38
Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Eve
Psalm 96
Titus 2: 11—14
Luke 2: 1—20
Sunday December 28
First Sunday of Christmas
Isaiah 61:10-62:3
Psalm 148
Galatians 4:4-7
Luke 2:22-40
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SOCIAL MINISTRY
MISSION OF THE MONTH: FAITH MINISTRY FUND
This fund is utilized to assist members in time of financial crisis. Needs and monies that are
distributed from the fund are decided at the discretion of the Faith Ministry Committee.
SOCIAL MINISTRY NEWS
NICARAGUA
www. ELCA.org/hunger
Oliven González proudly shows her vegetable garden and fruit trees saying, “What I used to
buy, now I can grow myself. We have enough for ourselves and then some to sell at the market,
too.” “The food for our family has changed since we got involved in this project. Our girls are
eating better now,” says Oliven, mother of three young daughters. The project Oliven mentions
is supported by your gifts to ELCA World Hunger, working with The Lutheran World Federation and local partner ADEES. The project’s
workshops helped Oliven’s family and neighbors
learn to grow fruit trees and vegetables, make
organic fertilizers, raise chickens and set up
small irrigation systems. Now, Oliven and many
others in her area have become successful fruit
and vegetable farmers. Oliven is pleased to report that the whole González family is involved:
“My husband and I work as a team and the girls
help, too.”
Your gifts to ELCA World Hunger support innovative solutions that fight hunger and poverty in nearly 60
countries around the world, including the United States.
Will you help with your gift today? Make your check payable to “ELCA World Hunger.” Place your gift in
your congregation’s offering plate or mail it to: ELCA World Hunger P.O. Box 71764 Chicago, IL 60694-1764
Give online with a credit card at www.ELCA.org/hunger/donate.
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JUNIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Special Confirmation Sessions
 January 11
 January 25
 February 8
We'll be gathering on the 11th and 25th to do some theological "heavy lifting" in preparation for a special
learning opportunity and service project on February 8th. It's going to be a great time! The themes for our
first two sessions are: Righteousness and Holiness.
Confirmation Sunday Requirements
Many 8th graders and 8th grade parents are anxious about Confirmation Sunday, and you want to know
what's expected. A Confirmation Expectations checklist is available from Steve King. It will clearly spell
out what you need to do before Confirmation Sunday and will provide a "cheat sheet" of what you need to
know before Confirmation Sunday.
JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH EVENT
Christmas Parade and Caroling
You're all encouraged to walk with Messiah in the Christmas Parade on December 6th! We'll be meeting at
the church at 4 pm to get the float ready and the parade begins at the high school at 6pm. See you there!
SENIOR HIGH ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gift-Wrapping Service
On Sunday December 14th, the Senior High is getting together for lunch after church and to wrap Christmas presents for folks in our church who can't do it themselves. Then, we'll be delivering the gifts to those
members with a Christmas carol! Be sure to be there!
Lock-Out
We're having a Post-Christmas Lock-Out (like a Lock-In, but, you know, out) on December 29th. We'll
gather at the church at 8pm and hit the town for a late night of bowling, sledding, and other activities before finally returning to the church to get a little sleep. Cost for the night is $30/person.
Ongoing Events
Sunday School every Sunday from 9:45-10:45 in the Youth Room.
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY
WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON
Ornaments and
Cookbooks
‘Tis the Season - -, well, almost! But it is not too early to plan to attend the annual Christmas Celebration Luncheon. This year we will
be dining out at Dawson’s Too in Brownsburg on Saturday, December 6th. We will begin at 11:00am. Lunch will be ordered from the
menu. We will have a brief business meeting with election of officers
for the 2015 year. The budget will be presented for approval. Our
program will be “The Colors of Christmas” and a White Elephant
Gift Exchange. All are asked to bring a “white elephant” gift; something you have but are willing to part with for the exchange. Gifts
need not be a Christmas item. You do not have to purchase anything
new, but all gifts should be festively wrapped. If you attended our
Christmas program last year, you will remember how much fun this
was! There are no tickets to purchase. There will is a sign-up sheet in
the narthex or you may RSVP to Kris Quandt, Lisa Schulenberg,
Margie Bregante, Grace Hull or Audre Wilson.
Don your gay apparel, get in the Christmas spirit and join the
merriment on December 6th Fa la la la la!
There are beautiful commemorative ornaments and cookbooks for sale. The holidays
are fast approaching and these
items make wonderful gifts.
Get your now!
Ornaments -$12.00
Cookbooks - $10.00
December Circles
WOMEN OF MESSIAH…don’t miss out on an opportunity to
grow in your faith and affirm your gifts. If you don’t already
attend a Circle, we encourage you to visit one…try it on….see if
it “fits” for you. Circles are not just Bible study….it’s a group of
women…your sisters in Christ….coming together for fellowship. We support and encourage, pray and laugh, and, in most
cases, eat (we wouldn’t be women and Lutherans if food wasn’t
involved).
DECEMBER CIRCLES:
Rebekah - Monday, December 8th, at 7:00pm at church.
Hostess: Deb Kania. Leader: Patty Carroll.
Joanna – Monday, December 8th, at 7:00pm at church.
Hostess: Lisa Buetow. Bring 1-2 dozen cookies for our HomeBound Gift Boxes.
Mary Martha – Tuesday, December 9th, at 9:30am at church.
SALAD LUNCH. Leader: Helen Kays.
Esther – Monday, December 15th, at 7:00pm at church.
Hostess: Lori Steininger. Leader: Emily Schweitzer.
For more information regarding Circles, please contact Kris
Quandt or Norma Wehrman.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
O.W.L.S.
O.W.L.S. will not meet in December.
The next meeting will be on Friday,
January 16, 2015. Enjoy the holidays
everyone!!!
POINSETTIAS
The sanctuary looks so
beautiful at Christmas
when the poinsettias decorate the area. Place your
order by December 21st by
filling out the form in the
worship folder each week. The cost
is $8 each and you may pick them
up after the 10:30pm worship service on Christmas Eve or you may
donate them to our homebound
members. Read up on the poinsettia
legend at www.whychristmas.com/
customs/poinsettia.shtml
SYMPATHY
Messiah lifts up in prayer for peace
and comfort:
Jeff Hubbard at the death of his
mother on November 19;
Steve and Deb Kania at the death of
their son Kyle. The memorial service is Saturday, December 6th at
2pm at Messiah; and,
Delbert Sendelwick and his family
at the death of his wife Dorian. The
celebration of life service will be
held Saturday, December 13th at
11am with visitation at 10am at
Messiah.
PROPERTY WORK DAY: Saturday, December 6th at
9:00am is our next property work day. Come join the fun as we
prepare the church for the holiday season.
DINING OUT: Join Dining Out Saturday evening, December
13th as they enjoy the rustic atmosphere of The Beef House in
Covington, IN. Be sure to sign up in the Narthex if you plan to
go. Call Norma Wehrman if you have questions. 317-386-8102.
INTERMISSION: The first Sunday of every month the fellowship board will hosts an “Intermission” between services with
refreshments in the narthex to build community. Stop and stay a
bit to get to know others and enjoy some delicious, home baked
goods!
MUTUAL MINISTRY: Mutual ministry is a mission-oriented
enterprise that is characterized by a broad vision of ministry and
a healthy practice of mutuality. As we strive to achieve this we
have three teams to serve the need.
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The team that works with Pr. Chuck: Mary Kirchhoff, Debbie
Hood and Joe Kempf
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The team that works with Hope Moran: Kathy Cooper, Julia
Schulz and Roy Canfield
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The team that works with Steve King: Steve Hoersten and
Tom Barker (looking to fill two spots at this time)
If you have a personal concern with a staff member, please contact that person directly. If you have a general concern or comment, you are encouraged to contact one of the Mutual Ministry
members. - Tom Barker, Mutual Ministry Chairperson
CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS PARADE: Messiah will
be having a float in Brownsburg’s Christmas Parade the evening
of Saturday, December 6th. Steve King is championing the float
building with the youth. Hope Moran is collecting candy, LED
lights in white and blue strands and volunteers. There is a box
by the office doors for your individually wrapped candy. This
was so much fun last year. Meet at the church at 4pm on the 6th
if you can join us this year! James Dreesen is thanked for
providing the trailer again and driving. Contact Steve or Hope
in the church office (852-2988) for more information.
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Saturday, December 20th from 9am – 1pm
Children participating in this year’s Christmas
program are invited to stay after Saturday
morning’s practice for a movie in the KFLC.
If your child will be staying, please bring a
sack lunch.
*Open only for students age 3-5th grade participating in the
program.
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES AND BIBLE STUDIES
Messiah’s mission statement calls us to gather, grow and go. In order to make that possible, many
opportunities are available for adults to gather and grow together in God’s word so that they may go
and tell others. Here are the offerings at this time:
Sundays at 9:45am
Who Do You Say That I Am?
This conversation is led by Pastor Miller in Room 117 delving deep into the four Gospels to discover
who Jesus truly is in the Bible and in our lives today.
Isaiah
Marianne Skarvan leads this class in Room 127
Psalms
Pastor Jim Wetzel leads this study in Room 123 which gives background information on the Psalms
including the author, audience, occasion and purpose along with exciting and challenging discussions of the verses.
Invisible Neighbors
Hope Moran leads this group discussion in Room 129 which continues to look at loving our neighbor as ourselves, a Biblical perspective on the poor, Matthew 25, embracing radical hospitality, community then houses, Christ then programs and an invitation for involvement.
During the Week
Wednesday Bible Study
Come join Pastor Miller in room 117 for conversation and study centered on the book of John and
how it applies to our daily lives from the book of John each week at 9:30am.
Men’s Bible Study
Men of all ages are invited to meet Mondays with salty snacks, sweet snacks and their Bibles in
Room 117. Great discussions and time of prayer each week.
Women’s Bible Study
All women are invited to meet every Wednesday at 9:30am in the Kinney Family Life Center where
they share breakfast, prayer concerns and are currently looking at Max Lucado’s book Facing Your
Giants.
First Place for Health
This small group begins anew on Wednesday, January 7th and meets each Wednesday at 6:00pm. If
one of your new year goals is to live a more balanced life emotionally, physically, spiritually and
mentally, you are invited to join this group that looks at healthy living from God’s perspective. A
healthy dinner is served as well. Contact Sue Miller or Hope Moran if you have any questions.
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WITH APPRECIATION
Thank you to all who donated to the Stuff the Turkey food drive. Many items were gathered to help
serve the people of Hendricks County.
 Lutheran Child and Family Services thanks Messiah for their generous gift of $233 to continue
their programs to heal some of the most broken citizens in our community—the kids and families
they serve
 Messiah’s staff has declared this church year a “Year of Gratitude.” In doing so each week a different ministry will be lifted up in prayer and people will be prayed for the week of their birthdays and
anniversaries. We invite the congregation to pray along with us. You will find the birthdays and
anniversaries on page 20 in this newsletters. December ministry prayers are for the week of: Dec.
7—Sew Good Quilters; Dec. 14—Ushers; Dec. 21—Greeters; Dec. 28—Nursery Volunteers
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MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH
801 South Green Street
Brownsburg, IN 46112
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Saturday Worship
Sunday Worship
Sunday School
5:30 pm
8:15 am, 11:00 am & 11:05 am
9:30 am & 9:45 am
Nursery Available
VISION STATEMENT
CREATING CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT
As believers in Jesus Christ, Messiah Lutheran Church is a fellowship of Christian faith called by God to gather, grow and go as disciples of Christ.
STAFF
Charles Miller
Hope Moran
Steve King
Cathy Canfield
David Webb
Tracey Shaw
Christie Hoaglin
Rachel Nemeth
Laurie Zaicow
Pastor
Director of Ministries
Youth & Family Life Minister
Music Coordinator
Organist
Administrative Assistant
Finance Administrator
Communication Coordinator
Nursery Attendant
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone
Fax
Office Hours
Email
Prayer Chain Email
(317) 852-2988
(317) 852-9022
M—F 9:00—3:00 pm
[email protected]
[email protected]
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DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Banks, Darlene
1
McIntyre, Dottie
19
Best, Steve
2
Phillips, Judy Ann
19
Higgins, Kristine
2
Fox, Susan M.
19
Kester, Charles Ash
3
Braun, Caroline
19
Stempson, Thomas (Tom) D
4
Ballard, Lorna Marie
20
Ahrens, Iver (David) David, Sr.
5
Cook, Quinn Allen
21
Willman, Eric C
5
Steininger, Andrew R.
21
Hartmann, Richard (Dick) K.
6
Willman, Christopher Matthew
21
Bregante, Margaret (Margie) Suzanne
6
Cooper, Gary (Coop) L.
22
Jeffries, Vivian Elise
7
Straber, Noah (Butch) C.
23
Sweeney, Geraldine (Gerri)
8
Canada, Garry
23
Wehrman, William
8
Schmidt, Janine Marie
23
Hoersten, Tamara Susan
9
Cox, Timothy (Tim) Alan
23
Schweitzer, Emily Katherine
9
Pahl, Randall (Randy) Dennis
24
Sexton, Mariah
9
Hutton, Steven
25
Collins, Brian Philip
14
DeClercq, Dennis
26
Lauritsen, Joshua (Josh) Louis
15
Freese, Nancy
27
Schulenberg, Greg Allen
16
Shepard, Jill Daria
28
Schubert, Levi Jacob
16
Johnson, Tracy Michelle
28
Hass, Sophia Grace
17
Buetow, William (Will) Riley
28
Smith, Vicki Sue
18
Hood, Deborah (Debbie) Ann
31
Hass, Nathaniel Hunter
31
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Keith & Judy Hetzel
2
John & Dottie McIntyre
11
Jerry & Sandra Grace
14
Randy & Susan Fox
27
Tom & Shirley Stempson
29
Daniel & Bonita Braun
30
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DECEMBER 2014 WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
ACOLYTES
DEACONS
NURSERY
DOORSTEP
VISITATION
CARE
MINISTRY
Gordon & Cristina
Ehm
Kayleigh Swanson
TJ Knotek
Tom Stempson
Laura Roberts
Kester
Randy & Donna
Effner
Sue
Mehringer
David Bedard
Todd Zaicow
Anna
Ritchotte
Noah Williams
Lisa
Schulenberg
Kaj Brown
Keith & Judy
Hetzel
Teresa
Rader
Butch Straber
December 14
8:15am
Jim & Pat Lusk
LeAnn
Bruns
Joe & Phyllis
Bridwell
Jenny Dreessen
Dylan Bradley
Holly Wanzer
Emily Schweitzer
December 14
11:00am
Jenni & Dave
Wilcoxson
Charlie
Kester
Joe & Sandra Sims
Morgan Bodie
Daniel Guernsey
Jenni
Wilcoxson
Kristin Faletic
Kara Zaicow
December 20
5:30pm
Steve &Linda
Hutton
Audre
Wilson
Teresa Rader
December 21
8:15am
Jeff & Nicole
Corder
Joe Kempf
Randy & Donna
Effner
Hannah Wanzer
Lauren Kirchhoff
Kris Quandt
Teresa Grant
Ann Knotek
Karl & Robby
Buetow
Ariel Swisher
Nick Schulenberg
Margie
Bregante
Mary & Jack
Guernsey
Jeanine Carr
SERVICE
GREETERS
LECTORS
USHERS
December 6
5:30pm
Mike Ford
Deb Kania
Mike Ford
December 7
8:15am
Linda & Gene
Schwartzkopf
Shirley
Stempson
December 7
11:00am
Lori & Matt
Steininger
December 13
5:30pm
December 21 Ann, TJ & Andrew
11:00am
Knotek
Carolyn Sharp
Alisha Swinehart
Heberer
Kris Grant
Joy Stadtmiller
Chris, Kaj &
Nathan Brown
Moran
Leon & Mary
Kirchhoff
December 24
5:00pm
Randy & Donna
Effner
Mike Ford
Mike Ford
Steve Hutton
Teresa Rader
December 24
7:00pm
The Straber
Family
Myra Ahrens
Butch & Jacob
Straber
Steve Twait
Hannah Wanzer
Jeff Hubbard
December 24
10:30pm
Sue Miller
Lois Klubens
Jenni
Wilcoxson
Steve Best
Matt Saupe
Ashley Schwartzkopf
TJ Knotek
Karl Buetow
December 27
5:30pm
Audre Wilson
Carole
Barnaby-Boyle
Teresa Rader
December 28
8:15am
Sandy & Bill
Self
Joe Roberts
Nicole & Tyler Corder
Emma Zaicow
Evan Grothen
Kris Quandt
Dottie McIntyre
Julia Schulz
Judy Phillips
December 28
11:00am
Lorna
Ballard
Meghan Saupe
Dwight Heberer
Sue Miller
Sarah Pahl
Annika Eggen
Lisa Schulenberg
Bonita Braun
Madison Mehringer
Tim & Sue
Ritchotte
December Counters: John & Julia Schulz
November Average Offering: $8,470.99
Randy Effner
December Altar Guild: Linda Schwartzkopf & Karen Best
November Average Attendance: 202
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DECEMBER 2014
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
10:00 AM Sew
Good Quilters
6:30 PM Christmas Dinner Planning Mtg.
7:00 PM Communication Board
7:00 PM Men's
Bible Study
2
6:30 PM Girl
Scouts 1248
7:15 PM Handbell Choir
3
Advent
9:30 AM Adult Bible
Study
9:30 AM Women's
Morning Bible Study
5:15 PM Advent Worship Service
6:15 PM Advent Meal
6:45 PM Advent Worship Service
7:00 PM Adult Choir
Practice
4
9:30 AM A.A.
7:00 PM
Friendship
Bible Study
5
7:45 PM Narcotics Anonymous
8:00 PM A.A.
6
9:00 AM Diakonia
9:00 AM Food Pantry
9:00 AM Property
Work Day
11:00 AM WELCA
Christmas Lunch at
Dawson's Too
2:00 PM Celebration
of Life Service for
Kyle Kania
5:30 PM Worship
6:00 PM Christmas
Under the Stars Parade
7
"Intermission" - between services
Blood Pressure Testing - between
services
8:15 AM Worship
9:30 AM Children's Sunday School
9:45 AM Adult & Sr. High Sunday
School
9:45 AM Choir Practice
9:45 AM Confirmation
11:00 AM Worship
11:05 AM Grace Worship Service
8
10:00 AM Sew
Good Quilters
7:00 PM Joanna
Circle - Cookie
Exchange
7:00 PM Men's
Bible Study
7:00 PM Rebekah
Circle
9
9:30 AM Mary
Martha Circle
6:30 PM Christian Ed Board
6:30 PM Girl
Scouts 1567
7:15 PM Handbell Choir
10
Advent
9:30 AM Adult Bible
Study
9:30 AM Women's
Morning Bible Study
5:15 PM Advent Worship Service
6:15 PM Advent Meal
6:45 PM Advent Worship Service
7:00 PM Adult Choir
Practice
11
9:30 AM A.A.
10:00 AM
Ministerium
6:30 PM Executive & Finance Board
7:00 PM
Friendship
Bible Study
12
6:30 PM Dining Out
7:00 PM Council Get Together at Nicole Corder's
Home
7:45 PM Narcotics Anonymous
8:00 PM A.A.
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9:00 AM Diakonia
9:00 AM Food Pantry
9:00 AM Worship &
Music Board
11:00 AM Memorial
Service for Dorien
Sendelweck
12:00 PM BBSC
5:30 PM Worship
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8:15 AM Worship
9:30 AM Children's Sunday School
9:45 AM Adult & Sr. High Sunday
School
9:45 AM Choir Practice
9:45 AM Confirmation
11:00 AM Worship
11:05 AM Grace Worship Service
12:00 PM Pizza with the Pastor
12:00 PM Sr. High Gift Wrapping
4:00 PM Sabbath Pause
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Deadline for
Newsletter submissions
10:00 AM Sew
Good Quilters
5:30 PM Sr. High
Mission at
Wheeler
6:30 PM Mission
Group
7:00 PM Circle of
Esther
7:00 PM Men's
Bible Study
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8:00 AM Men's
Breakfast
6:00 PM Scrapbasket Quilters
- Christmas
Party
6:30 PM Girl
Scouts 1248
7:15 PM Handbell Choir
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Advent
9:30 AM Adult Bible
Study
9:30 AM Women's
Morning Bible Study
5:15 PM Advent Worship Service
6:15 PM Advent Meal
6:45 PM Advent Worship Service
7:00 PM Adult Choir
Practice
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9:30 AM A.A.
7:00 PM
Friendship
Bible Study Christmas
Program
7:00 PM Stewardship Board
Meeting
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Sr. High at the
movie theater
to see The
Hobbit
7:45 PM Narcotics Anonymous
8:00 PM A.A.
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9:00 AM Diakonia
9:00 AM Food Pantry
9:00 AM Kids Program Practice - Drop
& Shop
5:30 PM Worship
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No Sunday School classes today
so all can attend the Children's
Christmas Service
8:15 AM Worship
9:30 AM Children's Christmas
Service
9:45 AM Choir Practice
11:00 AM Worship
11:05 AM Grace Worship Service
3:00 PM Christmas Dinner
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10:00 AM Sew
Good Quilters
7:00 PM Men's
Bible Study
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7:15 PM Handbell Choir
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Christmas Eve
Worship Services 5pm, 7pm, & 10:30pm
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Church Office Church Office
Closed
closed
7:45 PM Narcotics Anonymous
8:00 PM A.A.
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No Sunday School Due to Holiday
8:15 AM Worship
9:45 AM Choir Practice
11:00 AM GRACE & Traditional
Worship join together in the sanctuary for lessons & carols
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Sr. High Lock-Out
10:00 AM Sew
Good Quilters
7:00 PM Men's
Bible Study
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Sr. High LockOut
7:15 PM Handbell Choir
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www.messiahelca.com  Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 South Green Street, Brownsburg, IN (317) 852-2988
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9:00 AM Diakonia
9:00 AM Food Pantry
5:30 PM Worship—
Lessons and Carols