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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2014
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Welcome to Our Christmas Cantata
Today, Chancel Choir along with
our dedicated singers from Booneville UMC present the annual
Christmas Cantata in memory of
Margaret Jordan, our longtime
Music Coordinator, Choir Director,
Organist, and Pianist at Van Meter UMC.
The story of the Incarnation tells us that God so
loved the world that He came to earth as a baby,
bringing us Hope, Peace, and Joy.
Once again, our combined choir has been invited
to share the Cantata at the Edgewater Retirement
Center in West Des Moines at 2:30 PM this afternoon. You are invited to come along as we spread
the message of the Season with others.
Christmas Eve Services (VM/BV)
Christ is born in our hearts
again and we are called to reach
beyond ourselves to bring life
and light to all the world.
Come together in this holiest of
seasons. Light a candle, bring a
neighbor, tell a friend, or a
stranger, shine a light in the
darkness. We will have three candlelight services
Christmas Eve; the schedule is at the top right.
SERMON INFORMATION
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
SCRIPTURE, CAROLS, AND CANDLES
4 PM AT VAN METER
7 PM AT VAN METER
9 PM AT BOONEVILLE
NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28TH
SERMON:
“SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED”
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 2:22-40
Holiday Office Schedule (BV/VM)
The church office will be closed
Christmas and New Years Days, the
day after Christmas, and may close
early Christmas Eve.
Due to the shortened
work weeks, please
remember that any
announcements for the
Parish News and the
January Newsletter
need to be in the church office early.
Thank you.
Thank You
From Mission Committee
The Mission Committee would
like to thank everyone for their
tremendous generosity in
providing help and all that
delicious food for last week’s
Soup and Fellowship. It was a
great success.
December 21:
December 22:
December 23:
December 24:
December 25:
December 26:
December 27:
Parking Overflow (VM)
When the main lot is crowded, you may drop your
loved ones off at the back door and park at our
satellite lot on 4th Avenue. This gravel lot has room
for 6-8 vehicles. We also have permission to use the
lot at the Country Kids Club, across the street to the
west.
Next Sunday
Worship Helpers for
December 28th
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Park Here 4th Avenue
satellite lot
Acolyte: (VM) Heckman family
Ushers/Greeters: (VM)
Tim & Jamie Champion
Terry & Mickey VandeKamp
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Liturgist:
(BV) RW Smith
(VM)
Coopers Celebrate 35 Years
Please join Mike and Connie
Cooper in celebration of
their 35th Wedding Anniversary.
There will be an Open House on
Sunday, December 28th, at St.
John’s Catholic Church, Adel,
from 3 to 6 PM.
Hebrews 11-13
1 John 1,2
1 John 3-5
2 John, 3 John, Jude
Revelation 1-3
Revelation 4-6
Revelation 7-9
Dean Keyt
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Power Point: (VM) Rich Lovig
Lindsay Dea (trainee)
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Nursery: (VM) JoAnne Keltner
Beth Keyt
If you are unable to fulfill your worship duty,
you are responsible for finding a replacement.
Please notify the church office of the change.
Please Pray for…
(BV / VM)
Patti Kelleher, Kathleen Gunzenhauser, Patty Lenius,
Chuck Keltner, Linda Aldrich, Carolyn Myers (BV), Mary Snow,
Dolores Johnson, Carol Jimmerson, Hazel Clark (BV),
Dorthy Hubbard, Anne Markham
Help keep our prayer list up to date.
Contact the church office with updates and requests.
Worship Helpers for Christmas Eve
Van Meter 4:00 PM
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Van Meter 7:00 PM
Ushers/Greeters:
Mike & Gayle O’Brien
Scott Van Syoc
Troy & Stephanie Schultzen
Acolyte: Kaleb Myers
Advent Candle: Rod Heaton family
Liturgist: Don Waller
Power Point: Brady O’Brien
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Ushers/Greeters:
Allan & Holly Adams
Joe & Leslie Herman
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Acolyte: Jameson Herman
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Advent Candle: Suckow family
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Liturgist: Warren Stueve
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Power Point: Julia Herman
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Nursery: Emily McGregor
Nursery: JoAnne Keltner
Hayley Carlson
Booneville 9:00 PM
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Liturgist: (BV) R. W. Smith
Worship Times: BV 9:00 AM VM 10:45 AM
Sunday School : BV 10:00 AM VM 9:30 AM
Calendar
This Week
Sun., Dec. 21
Adult Discussion Group / Parent Discussion Group (VM) 9:30 AM
Sunday School (VM) / Sunday School (BV)
9:30 AM /10:00 AM
Christmas Cantata
10:45 AM
Cantata Choir with Booneville singers at Edgewater
2:30 PM
Mon., Dec. 22
Exercise Your Faith
2:00 PM
Wed., Dec. 24
Christmas Eve Service at Van Meter
Christmas Eve Service at Van Meter
Christmas Eve Service at Booneville (with Communion)
4:00 PM
7:00 PM
9:00 PM
Thurs., Dec. 25
Christmas Day
Fri., Dec. 26
Office Closed
Next Week
Sun., Dec. 28
Adult Discussion Group / Parent Discussion Group (VM) 9:30 AM
Sunday School (VM) / Sunday School (BV)
9:30 AM /10:00 AM
Mon., Dec. 29
Exercise Your Faith
Wed., Dec. 31
New Years Eve—no activities
Thurs., Jan. 1
New Year’s Day—Office Closed
NO SAM potluck this week. (Potluck will be January 8th.)
Sat., Jan. 3
Girl Scouts
2:00 PM
1:00 PM