SUNDAY WORSHIP
The children have been learning about the elements of worship and worship leadership in preparation for worship this Sunday. They will handle everything but playing the organ and delivering the sermon.
Come a few minutes early to hear the Brass Ensemble.
ELECTION OF DEACONS AND ELDERS after worship.
And the nominees are:
Deacons
Class of 2022
Diana England
Holly Foster
Cheryl Hanna
Emily Schaub
Elders
Class of 2022
Marta Pumroy
Abby Parker
Kathy Hayes
Kim Langley (1 year)
Carolyn Hayes — youth elder
Ordination and installation of these officers will be Sunday, January 5.
NEWS FROM BETHEL AME CHURCH
This Saturday, 7 December, at 4 p.m. “walk down memory lane. Renewing Friendships, Fellowship, Laughing, Sitting at the Dinner table as we prepare and share a Pot luck dinner feast.” Music, preacher remarks, liturgical dancers, soloists to express the true reasons for the true reason for the Season . . . Jesus.
Then, December 21, “Share the Joy” celebrating the birth of our Lord Jesus with music, praise, choirs, praise team, praise dancers. 5 p.m. RSVP by December 15 to 319-320-5680.
TWO CHRISTMAS GIFT TAGS REMAIN ON THE ANGEL TREE
One for a high school girl and another for a high school boy. Gifts must be returned to the Social Hall by Monday, Dec. 9.
NO HOT WATER IN THE KITCHEN
The Buildings and Grounds Committee is working to replace two of the four boilers that stopped working. One of these boilers provides hot water to the kitchen. Session meets tonight to approve expenditures to fix the problem.