

ANNOUNCEMENTS
The MISSION PROJECT for December is Lily’s Place. Lily’s Place opened its doors in October 2014 as the first Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Center in the United States. This facility provides observational, therapeutic, and pharmacological care to infants suffering from prenatal drug exposure. They use proven therapeutic handling methods and the latest weaning techniques to make these babies as comfortable as possible. If you wish to make a contribution, please write LP on your check memo.
Thanks!
Daily Bible Reading Calendars for 2025 have been received from Evangelistic Outreach and are on the foyer table. The WVBC ABWM Bible Book of the Month for December is Luke.
Today: December Newsletters are in the foyer mailboxes.
The Sesquicentennial Suncatchers are here! You may pick yours up in the foyer. If you have not prepaid for yours, simply write a check and put “suncatcher” in the memo. If you didn’t order, we have a few extras. Thanks!
The Children’s Ministry would like any old, used Christmas cards that you might have. Please give them to Chunky Floyd. Thanks!
DECEMBER EVENTS
Tues., Dec.17, 10 am – Sew Blest, Family Center.
6 pm – In Stitches, Family Center.
Tues., Dec. 17, 7 pm – Sing We Now of Christmas, presented by the Hurricane Civic Chorus, at Forrest Burdette Memorial United Methodist Church in Hurricane, WV. Several members of our church sing in the chorus.
Fri., Dec. 20, 6 pm – Christmas Caroling. Come lend your voice as we go caroling to shut-ins and our neighbors. A fellowship will follow with hot chocolate and pizza.
Sat., Dec. 21, 6 pm – Faithful Servants’ Christmas Party, Family Center.
Sat., Dec. 21, 7 pm – Willing Workers’ Christmas Dinner, Fratelli’s Restaurant in Barboursville.
Sun., Dec. 22, 6 pm – Children Ministry’s Christmas Party.
Wed., Dec. 25, 7 pm – Fireside Christmas Service, in the sanctuary. Come prepared to share a Christmas memory, poem, or your favorite song. (There will not be any nursery or children’s church.)
Sun., Dec. 29, 11:00 – Sesquicentennial Celebration! Opening of the 1999 Time Capsule, followed by dinner with a special cake, and the display of our new quilt!
Sun., Jan. 19 – Annual Chili/Soup Cook-Off.
Sat., Feb. 8, 6 pm – Annual Critter Dinner, Family Center.
Sat., Feb. 22, 8:30 am – GBA Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Camp Ona.
MANY THANKS to Christy Scarberry for the donation of the beautiful live poinsettias decorating the altar. Aren’t they beautiful? And thanks to the Decorating Committee for bringing back the poinsettia tree and all the wonderful Christmas decoration.
Today’s Adult Classes Lesson Text:
Union Gospel Press: God’s Plan is Affirmed (Luke 1:39-56).
David C. Cook: Zechariah’s Prophecy (Luke 1:67-80).