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There will be a Voter’s Meeting after second service today, December 15th, for board nominations. There will be a council meeting to follow.

Ladies, widowed & single of all ages, we will meet after the 10:30 service on December 29th. We will go out to lunch at Bob Evan’s, and then if you like, get together and play cards and/or board games. If you need a ride or more information call Bonnie Randall @ 989-697-3595.

This Christmas, the Faith Lutheran PTL is excited to start a new tradition: gifting our wonderful school and church staff with a special Christmas gift. We’re collecting monetary donations, which will be divided among all staff members. Donors’ names will be included in the cards. Donations can be sent to the office anytime between now and December 25th. Please label your contribution 'PTL Staff Christmas Gift' and include your name as you’d like it to appear in the card. Donations can be made with cash or check written out to Faith Lutheran PTL.  Thank you for helping us bless our amazing staff this holiday season!

Thank you to the 78 women (and 3 men) who joined our Advent by Candlelight on Tuesday!  It was a beautiful evening of fellowship; the music and food were such a blessing! Even better, $286 was collected for the Bay County Women's Center to use for hygiene products.  This organization services over 250 women and families a year supporting them on their healing journey. Please save the date December 9, 2025 for next year's event!

Smart Cards will be sold after both services. For more information contact Marylee Kain at 989-397-5730.

Fellowship Hour– There are still dates open to bring refreshments after each Sunday service. Sign up in the Gathering Room on the Reach-In board. Napkins and cups provided.

The New Altar Flowers calendar is up and available for sign ups for the 2025 year.

Noisy Coin offering—This week’s Noisy Coin Offering is going to the Bay Arenac Diaper Pantry. Thank you for your contributions!

November & December's Outreach is for the Bay Arenac Diaper Pantry. Small diapers, large diapers - all are needed! Your generosity makes a big difference for families in our community!

THE MITTEN TREE WILL BE UP AGAIN IN JANUARY to collect mittens, hats, scarfs and warm socks for children of Wellspring Lutheran Services.  Look for sales while doing your Christmas Shopping.  Help keep children warm.  Thank You.

MISSION GRANT FEATURED FOR DECEMBER:  Healthy Together: Healthy Workers, Healthy Church, Lutheran Family Service - $106,000.  Lutheran Family Service is launching the "Healthy Together" campaign to support church workers and those they serve throughout the greater Midwest.  Church workers and their families can receive Christian professional help to meet the increasing need for mental health, marriage, and family counseling.  Thank you for your mites that keep making these grants possible.

We know it’s close to Christmas, but please consider giving Blood at our last Blood Drive of the year. Holidays are always a desperate time to collect blood for accident victims and cancer patients.  If we don't have 12 donors, we may no longer be on the schedule in 2025.  Faith Blood Donors always come through! Roll up your sleeves Wednesday, December 18 from 10:00-1:00.  Karriekookies served and your chance to win 1 Dozen!

Thank you to all who attended the Valley Lutheran Christmas Choral Concert last Sunday! It was a blessing to worship with you.

Come take a peek at Valley Lutheran this January!  Any and all interested families are invited to join us for a one-hour experience that showcases what VL is all about.  Arrivals begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22.  Please let us know you're coming and choose an arrival time that works best for you at www.vlhs.com/takeapeek. Please contact Amy Cooper, at acooper@vlhs.com with any questions.

 Upcoming Services:

             Sundays Services:                                                                 Holiday Services:

             Dec. 22: 8:00am, 10:30am                                                Dec. 24: 3pm, 5pm, 10pm

             Dec. 29:  10:00am                                                                     Dec. 25: 10:00am

                                                                                                               Dec. 31: 5:00pm