Pastor Ronald Zindler has been led to accept the call to serve God's people at St. Paul's and Grace. Pastor Zindler's installation is scheduled for this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Eastern. All are welcome. A light supper will follow the service.

We received over $1400.00 for our Year of Jubilee offering at Salem. We also received $366.00 for the Area Reformation Service offering that will be going to the Year of Jubilee offering. We give thanks for all the hearts moved to help spread the Good News of Jesus. O Give Thanks to the Lord!

On November 16th and 24th, we will be having an "Adventures in Faith" book sale. There will be books for all ages as well as some audio and video recordings. The selections are different from those that we had at last year's book sale. Check out the display in the Fellowship Hall.

We are currently going through the book of 2 Peter. We meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursdays.

We will be collecting non-perishable food items to be given to some of our members to help brighten their lives at Christmas time. If you wish to bring something, please place it in the box in the kitchen. Thank you.

We are beginning a Sunday Morning Class on the book of Revelation. This is probably the most misunderstood and difficult book in the Bible. Please consider coming to this class and learning more about this book of promise and hope for God's people.

Thanksgiving Worship will be this Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. May we gather to give a special thank you to our Lord for our countless blessings in Christ.

The Floor Covering Committee continues its work and is getting estimates. If you would like to support this project, there are envelops in the pews, as well as in the back of the church. Thank you.

Due to poor attendance during the winter, the voters decided to not have Monday evening worship after Thanksgiving. We encourage all to come to our Wednesday night worship services for Advent and the other special holiday services. We will resume Monday night worship one week after Easter.

We are looking for one or two people who would be willing to make two banners for the Sunday School Children's Christmas program which will be on December 21. If you are interested or have questions, please speak to Pastor or Coni Bruce.

Christmas decorations will be put up, Lord willing, next Sunday after late worship. Please consider staying. The more hands we have the more work we can get done.

All ladies are invited to the annual Christmas party which will be on Thursday, December 4, beginning at 6:00 p.m. with a dinner. It is an evening of fellowship as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior. A sign-up sheet is in the narthex. There is an optional $5 to $10 gift exchange also. If you have any questions, please see Lorry Flath or Nancy Juhl.

Again this year, our facility will be used for the YAP (Youth Assistance Program) Christmas party. It will be held on Saturday, December 6. We are being asked to provide about 18 dozen Christmas cookies, some of which will be eaten at the party and some sent home with the attendees. If you can help, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Thanks!

Our Advent services will be on Wednesday evenings, December 3, 10, and 17. This year they will begin at 6:30 p.m. A soup and sandwich supper will be served prior to each service, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A free will offering at the suppers will be given toward helping those in need from our congregation.

The Children's Christmas Program will be on Sunday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. There will not be an 8:00 a.m. service that day.

A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on December 24. Christmas Day's Service will be at 10:30 a.m.

A New Year's Eve Service with the Lord's Supper will be at 7:00 p.m. on December 31.

Please pick up a December calendar either in the narthex or on the table in the hallway.

We will (see the flyer) be offering Financial Peace University taught by Dave Ramsey. The course will be offered on Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning on Sunday, January 4th. We will take Super Bowl Sunday off. The course is 13 weeks and will run until Palm Sunday. There will be a free preview on Monday, December 15th at 7:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 17th after worship. The preview takes 45 minutes. If you already know you are going to attend without viewing the preview contact Pastor. Commitments must be given by December 22nd. Materials have to be ordered in advance.

We all have the opportunity to supply a fresh bouquet of flowers for the altar during a worship service. Whether in celebration, memory, or just for the many blessings we have received, please sign up for a Sunday on the flower chart in the entry hall. The bouquets are $16.00 for one and $23.95 for two. Please make your check out to the Women's Evening Service Group and everything else will be taken care of for you. Please speak to Mary Ann Thorsen if you have any questions.

Christmas cards are available on the table in the hallway. They are $5.00 per box. You may purchase as many boxes as you wish. If you pay by check, please make the check payable to the Women's Evening Service Group. See Marcie Filteau if you have any questions.

Thanks to all those who have served for the fellowship after the 10:30 services. There are several Sundays available for serving in the next couple of months. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex if you would like to host on a Sunday. If you would prefer to donate money for items to be purchased, you may do so. Or if you would like to make some snacks but have someone serve them, you may do that also. Please contact Lorry Flath or Nancy Juhl if you have any questions about serving.