Mingus View Presbyterian Church. . .
. . . a fellowship of believers proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, nurture, and striving to exhibit the Kingdom of God to our community and the world.
December 17, 2023
3rd Sunday of Advent
“When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like
those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter,
and our tongue with shouts of joy.”
Psalm 126: 1-2
You are invited to join us on Sunday for our 10:00 a.m. worship service, either in person or on Face Book. It is the 3rd Sunday of Advent. The title of Susan Goe’s sermon is “The Witness.” (Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11; John 1:6-8,19-28.) The Chancel Choir will sing “People Look East.” Hymns for the day include “Joy to World,” “O Word of God Incarnate,” and “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart.”
THIS WEEK!!
Monday Food Pantry Open, 9 – 11 a.m.
Tuesday Advent Bible Study –“An Unlikely Advent” – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday Hope Circle, 10:00 a.m.
Hope Circle & Crafternooners Brunch, 11:30 a.m.
Thursday Bell Choir Rehearsal, 1:00 p.m.
Friday Food Pantry Open, 9 – 11 a.m. (instead of 12/25)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Greeters and hosts for Fellowship Hour are needed!
- If anyone is interested in becoming a member at Mingus View Presbyterian Church, we’d love to have you! Please speak to Susan Goe and schedule a time to explore the possibility.
- “An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story” concludes on Tuesday, December 19th, at 10:30 a.m.
- Advent Devotionals – Devotional booklets are available on the round table.
- Deadline is Today! CAMP CHRISTMAS at Ganado Presbyterian Church! Camp Christmas at our sister church in Ganado is a long-time tradition of the church. Mingus View has partnered with them over the years to provide the items that they can distribute to their community at the holidays. Most needed items are blankets; warm coats, hats, mittens, etc. – new or gently used; and personal care items (toothbrushes, paste, etc.) or cash for the Mission Team to purchase items for the gift bags. Boxes are located in the church foyer to accept your donations, for which we are grateful!
- The Hope Circle & The Crafternooners will hold a joint Holiday Brunch on Wednesday, December 20th. The Circle meeting will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Brunch will get underway at 11:30. All are welcome! Speak to Marilyn Walker if you’d like to attend!
- So many more thanks are in order for all your donations for the nurse at Mountain View Elementary School on Loos Drive. Nurse Stephanie is SO APPRECIATIVE! In addition to the nutritious snacks you’ve provided, she says the current needs are tiny bottles of water and Gator Aid; 5T Pull-ups; flushable wipes, Clorox Wipes; and as always size 6-8 sweatpants and 10-12 sweatshirts. It was suggested you hit up your grandkids and great-grandkids for outgrown clothing. Next time I visit, I will get a photo of the school and Nurse Stephanie so you can picture who we are helping! Thanks, Mingus View! You’re the best! Ceri
- Deadline is TODAY! Christmas Dedications — If you wish to make a memorial or honorary dedication in celebration of the birth of the Christ Child, please use the envelopes in the pews. Any small gift you make will benefit the general fund and is in lieu of “buying” a Poinsettia. The list of dedications will be in the bulletin on December 24th.
- Christmas Joy Offering — The Mission & Stewardship Committee invites you to participate in the annual “Christmas Joy Offering”, a special offering of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Envelopes may be found in the pews.
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – invite your family and friends to the Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve, beginning at 5:00 p.m.