December 21st Announcements

SERVING FELLOWSHIP NEXT WEEK: K. Feldt, L. Johnson, C. Dee

COMING UP:
Tues 6:30pm – Table Talk
Wed – 8:00am Private Confession & Absolution
         - 6:30pm Christmas Eve service
         - No Confirmation
Thurs 9:00am – Christmas Day service
Dec 29-Jan 2 – Pastor on Vacation

CONFESSION: Individual Confession and Absolution will be offered at various times throughout Advent. Opportunities include:
Dec 24, 8:00-9:30am

RESERVED: The fellowship hall is reserved on Dec 24th and 25th for an event.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS: for important dates coming up in 2026.
Jan 4 – Installation of Officers
Jan 11 – Council meeting
Jan 18 – Engineer visits during Bible study (informational only)
Jan 25 – Semi-Annual Voters Meeting
- Dine & Dance event

CPR CLASS: We are planning to host a free CPR class in February. The training includes a student workbook and a 2-year certification card.  If you are interested, please let Allison Doying know. We need 10 people signed up in order to schedule the class.

CATECHISM STUDENTS: Please remember to return your pencils after the Divine Service.

END ABORTION CONFERENCE: End Abortion Iowa is a 501c organization composed of Bible-believing Christians from various Protestant denominations across the state of Iowa. Their goal is to obtain equal protection for the unborn through the total abolition and criminalization of abortion in our state.  End Abortion Iowa is hosting a conference on Friday, January 30th and Saturday, January 31st. Register at: www.endabortioniowa.com.

CHRIST ACADEMY: Information on Christ Academy at Ft. Wayne for 2026/2027 is available at ctsfw.edu/about/events/christ-academy/. There are opportunities for high school boys or girls to visit for 2 weeks, confirmation retreats, weekends for college students, and even a family institute.

SACRED MUSIC FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON: “From Heaven Above to Earth I Come,” “O Jesus Christ, Thy Manger Is,” “Once in Royal David’s City,” “Silent Night, Holy Night,” “Joy to the World.”  Beginning Christmas Eve, you can listen to sacred music for the Christmas season 24/7 at lutheranpublicradio.org.