Church Mailboxes will be Re-alphabetized December 26. 
Please clean out your church mailbox by Dec. 25.  We are not responsible for anything left in your mailbox. 

If you do not have a mailbox and would like one, please contact the Ministry Office by Dec. 15. 

Whether or not you have a mailbox is NO reflection on church membership.

 

We are in the process of making new mailboxes that will be located closer to the Narthex.  In the meantime, we ask for your patience and sorry for the inconveience of the present location.

 Intro to New Testament Greek

 Mondays, 3:30-4:30

Starting January 5, 2009

If you’ve ever thought it would be nice to know a little New Testament Greek, then this class is for you!

Here’s what you’ll learn to do:

· Recite the Greek alphabet;

· Read and pronounce Greek words;

· Learn the basics of the Greek noun and verbal systems;

· Conduct Greek word studies;

· Decipher why translations are different; and

· Benefit from better commentaries.

 We will be using the book Greek for the Rest of Us: Mastering Bible Study without Mastering Biblical Languages, by William Mounce.  Contact Pastor Toenjes or the Ministry Office by December 12 to register. Cost of the book is about $25. Gyros and baklava are optional.

 

 Sunday School Christmas Services

 Green Bay - Saturday, Dec. 20   5 PM

 Howard/Suamico - Sun., Dec. 21

   The Sunday School Children will lead the service as they share the Good News of the Christmas Story.

 Pilgrim School Christmas Services

Friday, December 19

5:30 PM—last names M-Z
7:30 PM—last names A-L

 

Sat., Dec. 6 at 7 PM

Fellowship Hall

This is an evening for women to start out the Advent season while awaiting the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Come and enjoy music, candlelight, light snacks and fellowship.

To attend, please complete the sign up sheet that you will find at the Welcome Center or contact Kris De Clerc, 498-0182.  Guests are welcome!!

We also need several desserts, bars cookies etc.  If you would be willing to provide a dessert, please indicate this on the sign up form at the Welcome Center at Pilgrim.

Wednesdays  -  8:30 AM and 7 PM 

“The Angels of Advent”

is the name of our Advent Service Series this year.  The series focuses on God’s message of promise.  Just as our God sent a message of promise to Zechariah, Mary and Joseph, He has a message for us.

Come and see the children help portray the Angel’s message as they share in the leadership of each Advent service.

 · Dec. 3 will focus on Zechariah and God’s promise over doubts.

 · Dec. 10 focuses on Gabriel’s visit to Mary and the miraculous gift of a son.

 · Dec. 17 introduces the angel’s visit to Joseph.

 · Dec. 20 at the Sunday School Christmas service we rejoice in God’s promise of a Son and a Savior to Mary & to all.

 

 Super Saturday
 Monthly Family Meal & Small Group Study

Pilgrim begins a new ministry next month.  On the 1st Saturday of the month at 6 PM the church will gather for a pot-luck supper.  When the meal’s over, the kids will have a structured play time while the adults hear the introduction to a monthly topic from the pastors and then divide into small groups for discussion, fellowship, study and prayer.  Call the Ministry Office for details.

 

 9th Annual Book Fair & Cookie Walk 
 Sat., Dec. 6     9 AM -1 PM
in the Narthex

This is a fun and delicious event, and all profits go to the school library.  Questions? Interested in volunteering or baking? Call Susan Al-Saadi at 468-9474.

 

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 Tues., Dec. 16 11:30 AM

River’s Bend Supper Club

 If you wish to participate in a gift exchange, please bring a $5 gift.

 R.S.V.P by Dec. 14 to any of the following:

· Lenore Binford, 884-2940

· Mae Stach, 499-5329

· Karen Schuettpelz, 469-0751

· Lu DeCoursin, 494-2305

 

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 All Pro Dads Breakfast

 Tues., Dec. 9  7-8 AM in the Fellowship Hall

Praise God for a successful first “All Pro Dads” breakfast!!  75 children, dads and grandfathers came to enjoy lots of food and an opportunity to share memories of their fathers.

We invite everyone to come to this event, we love to serve as many as possible.  Our discussion will be “spend time with your children.” 

Free will offering is welcomed.

For more information, contact Rick DeMars, 499-6661.

 

 Surviving the Holidays

For persons who are grieving the loss of someone Close. 
Sun.,Nov. 23 6:30 PM In the Sanctuary 

Friends, neighbors and family welcome!  This FREE seminar will address:
· How do I plan for holiday activities and emotions?
· How can I get through this?
· Will I have depression or pain?
· How can I survive? 

For more information, contact the Ministry Office, 965-2233.

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