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Case in point: a few weeks ago, I how preached about

all those expectations.folks try to keep up with all those expectations. Back then, I wasnt feeling the pressure of those expectations, and life wasnt frantic. But now, things have gotten busier, and the sermon I preached a few weeks ago is just the sermon I need to hear today. Christmas is next week. I know it will be There will be wonderful.

worship with our orchestra & choir cantata this Sunday, and a wonderful service on Christmas Eve. In order to appreciate it all, Im going to work harder at working less, pausing as often as necessary to breathe, to be mindful, to just be, and remind myself of just how wonderful Christmas really is. Blessings,

some people were alDear Church, Please dont take this the wrong way but the sermons I write: I dont write them just for you. Sometimes in fact, most of the time I also write them for me. In other words, during my time of sermon preparation, I often find the words that I need to hear and I figure that, if I need to hear those words, then perhaps you do, too. ready tired of Christmas and ready for the Christmas season to be over. This was back in November. And I suggested that, perhaps, it wasnt Christmas (i.e., peace, love, joy) that they were fed up with, but with the expectations society places on them at Christmas, and the frantic pace of life this time of year as folks try to keep up with

time with family, both my relatives as well as my church family. There will be another Advent

Veterans Affairs says Thank you!

The VA and staff on behalf of the hospitalized Veterans extend its appreciation for the Veterans Day cards sent. The cards were distributed to the Veterans Center at the Medical

Wednesday Night Dinner

After this weeks dinner (Dec. 18), well be taking a break for the rest of the year. Our dinners will resume January 8. Bring a friend!

MEETING #2
The second Congregational Meeting will be held on January 12 following worship service. Plan to be there.

Bethlehems Child
December 22 10:15 a.m. worship service

which made them realize they have not been forgotten. Please accept our gratitude.

January brings birthday celebrations for Pastor Danny on January 26 and Sandy Jeglum on January 29.

Tips for getting the most enjoyment out of your poinsettia.

Happy Birthday & Blessings to you!! Youth News Jr. High JANboree & FebCamp
The early-bird discount for Jr. High JANboree has expired, but registrations are still being taken. with Pastor Danny! On December 31, our youth will have a major event to end 2013. CHI-RHO (middle school) youth will meet at the church at 1:00 for Hero Training Academy. CYF (high school) youth will arrive by 2:30, and well spend the afternoon taking part in a community service project. After dinner & a movie, CHI-RHO youth will go home and CYF youth will participate in some fun activities until we ring in the new year. If youd like more information about this exciting event, contact Pastor Danny. Registrations for FebCheck

Place poinsettias in a room where there is bright natural light, but not where there is direct sunlight on the plant Do not let the plant touch a cold windowsill. The contact may result in black spots. The bright color of the bracts will remain longer if room temperature does not exceed 71 F. Keep plants away from cold drafts or heated air vents. Keep the soil most. Avoid overwatering or leaving the plant to sit in standing water. Fertilize your plants after the blooming season.

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Camp should be available soon.

Prayer Concerns:
Ester Troxel, Sumbal Sardar, Keri Clark, Ed Bremel, Sean May, Charlie Edwards, Bud Dale, Virginia Lalla, Nargis & family in Pakistan

MOW Program Who will be there to NOURISH; COMFORT; PROTECT your loved ones when you cant? Since 1971 Meals on Wheels of Long Beach, a non-profit organization, has been there to Nourish, Comfort and Protect our most vulnerable residents who are homebound and in need of food, a friendly visit and someone to check on their well being. Contact us today for more information. Ph: (562) 439-5000 Website: www.mowlb.org.

Help Us - Volunteer Meals on Wheels need you to help NOURISH; COMFORT; PROTECT our most vulnerable residents who are homebound and in need of food. Volunteers are needed, either drivers or friendly visitors, who can donate two hours of your time, a day, a week, or a month to deliver meals to homebound people. Please take this opportunity to assist those in need and join us in this special ministry. For information please call Jenny Fisher at (562) 424-2119

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE: 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for Adults 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship and Childrens Church OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Friday closed

BOARD OFFICERS: Ken Brown Pastor Daniel Bradfield -Board President -Minister Leo Dittemore Monica Lanz -Vice President -Church Secretary Pat Cohen Barbara Neal-Peebles -Secretary -Music Director/Organist Angela Hillig Christine Perkinson - Treasurer - Church Child Care Chrysan Naw Suzie Romero - Financial Secretary - Custodian -Church Clerk