This past Sunday December 20 East Chippewa Church of the Brethren presented a CHRISTMAS MOSAIC as the morning worship service. It was a wonderful morning celebrating the birth of Jesus and many thanks to all who participated and to those who attended. You can find a photo gallery from Sunday’s Christmas Mosaic by clicking on Photo Gallery 1 to the right at the menu or by Clicking Here.
Photos courtesy Lysa Boothe.
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On Saturday December 5 Senior High Youth sponsored, in cooperation with the Junior High Youth, the annual Children’s Christmas Connection, a special day for children, grandchildren and neighborhood kids. The day was packed with cookie making, crafts, games, singing, gift making, a movie and of course, food! It was an opportunity for little ones and older elementary kids to get together for fellowship. It’s an Advent tradition that is a great experience and a wonderful outreach for our youth. Any child, infant through 6th grade is invited each year.
Was it a fun day? The proof is in the large (over 100 pics!) photo gallery. Simply click on Photo Gallery 5 at the right or CLICK HERE to see highlights of the Children’s Christmas Connection.
Photos courtesy Lysa Boothe.
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EAST CHIPPEWA CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN Christmas Mosaic
Pastor: Delbert Kettering ~ Youth & Music: Leslie Lake
Sunday December 20, 2009 – 10:25 AM
This Sunday’s Service:
Gathering Music – “Joy To The World” (Vs. 1 & 2) – BL# 318
Sharing the News of the Church
Sharing our Joys & Concerns
CHRISTMAS MOSAIC
Fanfare For The Messiah
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Of The Father’s Love Begotten - Joy Hostetler, Soloist
Earth Was Waiting
ADVENT CANDLE “PRAISE”
How Should A King Come?
O That Birth Forever Blessed - Joy Hostetler, Soloist
O Little Town of Bethlehem
OFFERING
How Great Our Joy!
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring - Leslie Lake, Soloist
O Ye Heights of Heaven, Adore Him - Joy Hostetler, Soloist
Emmanuel, God With Us - Julie Lightfoot, Soloist
Come Celebrate Jesus
Closing - “Joy To The World” (Vs. 3 & 4) – BL# 318
Benediction
Christmas Mosaic Cast
Dramatic Readers
Keith Allison
Rick Horst
Cleo Everson
Helen Taylor
Mosaic Cast
Joseph - Doug Horst
Mary - Emily Horst
Jesus – Allison Horst
Shepherd – Mark Wynar
Sheep – Alyssa Imhoff
Sultan King - Mark Lightfoot
Caesar King - Avory Winans
Lebron James King -Darius Williams
Child – Jenny Imhoff
Child - Cassie Imhoff
Musical Director: Bob Lake
Accompanist: Betty Kettering
Mosaic Technical Director: Angie Wynar
Percussion Director: Rachel King
Drama Director: Keith Allison
· The Deacons will be available in the Truth Seekers Room 102 for anyone wanting to be anointed after the morning worship service on December 27.
· Monday, December 21st, the Vocal Band will be practicing at 7:15 pm and the Brass will rehearse at 8 pm.
· Our Christmas Eve Service will be Thursday, December 24th beginning at 6:30 pm with the Brass leading us in Christmas carols and the traditional pew communion service will begin at 7 pm.
· The collection box for People to People is in the narthex and their needs include jell-o, canned fruit, peanut butter, noodles, canned cream soups, dry cereal, paper towels, dish soap, and toilet paper.
· The Deacons will be meeting on Wednesday, December 30th in Room 5 at 7 pm.
· The Friendship Class New Year’s Social will change times this year. It is still on New Year’s Eve, December 31st but we will have an Open House starting at 2 pm, traditional sauerkraut & pork at 5 pm with games and conversation to follow. Bring finger foods for snacking. ~ John & Linda Shull’s ~ 1436 Avalon Drive, Wooster, Ohio.
· If you still need to get your offering envelopes for 2010, please someone on the Stewardship & Finance Commission.
· Copies of the Herald and calendars are available on the table in the narthex.
· The ECHO will be printed on December 29th so any news needs to be into the church office by Monday, December 28th.
NEXT SUNDAY December 27, 2009
Greeters – Crist & Ginny Miller
Nursery – Linda Worthen
Worship Leader – Rick Horst
9:00 AM – Men’s Prayer Group
9:00 AM - New Beginnings
9:30 AM – Sunday School
10:25 AM – Worship ~ Alpine Airs
Noon – Fellowship Hall ~ Joe Widmer
We want to express our sympathy to Jennifer & Keith Allison in the loss of their step father, Robert Woodside on Thursday, December 10th. There will be a celebration of Bob’s life on Monday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at East Chippewa Church of the Brethren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and from 5-7 at his residence.
There will be no Junior Church on Sunday, December 20th, so the children may enjoy the “Christmas Mosaic”.
Thanks so much for all your prayers & support, many cards, flowers, food, gifts, phone calls and visits. Thanks to the person (s) for the beautiful blanket and to the Sociables class for the flowers. God bless you all. ~ Georgia Widmer
Thanks to all who called, sent cards, and gifts during my recent disability. Also thanks to someone who gave me the most beautiful quilt. It is so warm and cuddly. ~ Bonnie DeLauder
· Please turn your Heifer information sheet into Donna Everson by December 13 so that your name will be included in the insert greeting for Sunday, December 20th. Extra forms are in the narthex.
· The Sociables Girls Christmas Party will be December 17th at 6:30 pm at the Weavers Home. Contact Patty McFadden to make reservations by December 16th.
· Sunday, December 20th, the “Christmas Mosaic” will be presented during the morning worship service. Invite your friends and family to attend this special worship service.
· Sunday, December 20th at 2:30 pm, the 76th rendition of Handel’s Messiah with Brian Webe conducting will be at Oak Grove Mennonite Church. All the details are on the bulletin board.
· Please plan to attend the Christmas Eve Service on Thursday, December 24th beginning at 6:30 pm. The Brass will lead us in carols and the traditional pew communion service will begin at 7 pm.
· There is a collection box in the narthex for the People to People needs which include canned fruit, jelly, peanut butter, noodles, pork and beans, canned creamed soups, dry cereal, spaghetti and sauce.
· The comforter on display made by the Women’s Fellowship is for sale. The bidding sheet is on the bulletin board. Place your bid now!
NEXT SUNDAY December 20, 2009
Greeters – Lyle & Marilyn Schrock
Nursery – Katrina Sisouphanh
Worship Leader – Rev. Delbert Kettering
9:00 AM – Men’s Prayer Group
9:00 AM – New Beginnings
9:30 AM – Sunday School
10:25 AM- Worship ~ “Christmas Mosaic”, Anointing
The Northern Ohio District Church of the Brethren has launched an all new website and new website address that debuted on December 1. Be sure and check it out and change the new address in your ‘Favorites’. Visit the new website at: www.nohcob.org
