Announcements

Week beginning November 28

Indoor masking is recommended.
If you would like a mask, please ask and one will be provided.

This Sunday: Nov. 28th, First Sunday of Advent
8:00am In-person
10:30am In-person Service & (Livestream)
Farewell and God Speed Coffee hour for Shelby Wyland in Bell Hall.

Calendar Week: Nov. 29th –Dec. 4th
Monday: 29th – Staff meeting 9:30am
Wednesday: 1st – Pre-School Lunch Bunch 11:00am-12:30pm BH; Advent Bible Study 1:00pm & 7:00pm chapel/lounge
Thursday: 2nd – Handbells 6:30pm nave; RCA 6:45pm LIB.
Saturday: 4th – KidsPeace 9:00am-3:00pm BH

Next Sunday: December 5th, Second Sunday of Advent
8:00am In-person
COME JOIN US FOR COFFEE/TEA in the West Hall, following the 8:00am service for fellowship. (coffee will be available until 10:15am)
10:30am In-person Service & (Livestream)

SERVING IN NOVEMBER: Ushers: 10:30am: David Brigss; Bob Larson; Lectors: Dave Bailey; Comm. Assistants: Hanne Schuman.
SERVING IN DECEMBER: Ushers: Brad Nason; Allan Husband; Lectors: Ray Schreckengast (5th); Diana Bailey(12th); Hanne Schuman (19th); Comm. Assistants: TBA.

SERVING If you would like to help serve in our 8:00am or 10:30am worship service(s), please contact Diane Kohler at: 570-419-7085 or email kohlerdede@gmail.com .

ADVENT MIDWEEK ***UPDATE***
Please note the following change: the previously announced midweek Advent prayer service has been changed to an informal Bible study/prayer meeting. During the Advent season, we’ll meet in the chapel/lounge for “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”, a reading and discussion of the four angelic announcements surrounding Jesus’ birth. “Tidings of Comfort and Joy” will start DECEMBER 1 and meet every Wednesday until Christmas with two time options: 1:00 pm or 7:00 pm. A video synopsis of each week’s study will also be posted on our Facebook page. This Advent, please consider joining us for fellowship as we explore what it means to prepare for Jesus’ coming.

SEW FINE QUITERS will meet Monday, Dec. 6th 9:00am-3:00pm. Come and go as
your time provides. If possible, join us for lunch at 12noon. Lunch will be provided.

2022 OFFERING ENVELOPES may be picked up in the West Hall. Please note, your offering envelope may have changed. For pickup: If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Young at the church office.

CHRISTMAS DONATIONS NEEDED for filling the Christmas bags for our St. Luke shut-in’s and friends. A box will be located in the West wing for your donations. Suggested items: Juice boxes, tissues, small notepads, hand lotion, ChapStick, hard candies, individual packs of crackers or snack items and handmade cookies. Anyone interested in helping pack and or deliver bags are invited to meet in Bell Hall Tuesday, Dec. 7th at 2:00pm.

ST. LUKE ANNUAL MEETING of the Congregation, Part One will be held Sunday, December 12, 2021, following the 10:30AM worship service. A copy of the Agenda and the 2022 Budget will be available in the back of the nave; and for pick up, outside the church office door, in the glass foyer. If you would like a mailed copy, please call the church office.

JOB OPENING St. Luke is seeking to fill the position of Financial Secretary. This is a part-time position whose hours may be arranged as desired. The position description is available from the church office. If interested, please complete the standard application (available from the office) and attach a resume. Thank you.

MUSIC SOLO AND ENSEMBLES SIGN-UPS Whether you sing, play an instrument, want to perform solo or in an ensemble we want to hear from you! Open to anyone with the love of music and a willing to work on creating it. Sign-up in the West Hall or contact, Mark Pall, Organist at: pallmark1997@aol.com

HOSPITAL Please contact Sarah Young at the church office (570-323-7309) if you or a family member are in the hospital or are ill. Pastor Jeff is available for visits or phone calls, and at your request, Sarah will then contact our prayer chain leaders.

FLOWERS AFTER THE SUNDAY SERVICE? If you donated Altar flowers for Sunday, please feel free to take them home after the late service, or pick up on Monday during office hours. Vases are available in the work sacristy to make smaller bouquets, if you like.

USHERS Anyone interested in serving as an usher, please contact the office or email or call Nancy McCarty at: (nmac7149@gmail.com; (570) 419-7827).

COMMUNION PREPARATION AND CLEAN- UP If you would be willing to prepare and clean-up (no glass cups to wash) Holy Communion, either at our 8:00am or 10:30am services, once every couple months, please contact Mary Jane Webster at: 570-322-8647 or notify the church office.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS: Jelly, Tuna Pasta Sauce, Pudding Cups, Mushroom Soup, Canned Veggies, Snacks, and Boxed Side Dishes.

THE WILLIAMSPORT MUSIC CLUB presents “Christmas Music by Candlelight” Sunday, December 5, 4:00pm. Pine St. United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St., Williamsport, PA