TODAY: Harvest Offering Sunday

Monday, 10-12 pm you are invited to come help wrap the gifts for the families that Pigeon River is sponsoring.

We are rejoicing and grateful to God for the safe arrival of Lynleigh Belle Maust. If you would like to bless Jason and Jenna with a

meal here is the link.

There will be no sewing, or Wednesday evening activities Christmas and New Year’s Eve days - December 24 and 31. Next time of events will be January 7. 

Christmas Eve candle lighting service will be here on Wednesday, December 24 at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome!

Christmas Lunch: On Christmas Day from noon-2PM. the Maurer family will be hosting a lunch at the church for anyone who would like to join. Meat and drink will be provided. Please rsvp with Beth Maurer and bring a dish to share.

If you are a Chair of a Ministry group or committee please prepare your report and send to Emily for the annual Church Celebration report book. Reports are due by January 6th.

As we move into 2026, consider joining the Faithfully Fit accountability group. You can set your own goals for movement, weight loss, spiritual growth, and emotional health over the next 3 months. Choose the categories that are right for you and then work as a team in a friendly competition. Sign up and pick up a flyer and a goal sheet at the welcome center. Contact Marie for more information.

Gifts Discernment Update: Thank you to everyone who completed their affirmation sheets. All positions have been approved and the updated list of leaders for 2026 has been placed in your mailboxes. Please note the following additions that were missed on the affirmation sheets: Worship Ministry member - Esther Prisciliano & River Cafe Co-chairs - Charlene Neer and Brenda Maust. The vacancies for VBS and Children's Nurture remain.

Alternative Christmas giving options are available on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Consider giving to MCC, Rosedale Business Group and MEDA.

Donate: You can mail in your donation or use our online giving portal at One Church. You can also check out how easy it is to send a text message to give. Simply text the word "GIVE" and your amount to (833)428-2181. If you would like to schedule direct deposit donations, please contact Darrel Yoder. We appreciate your generosity and flexibility.

Worship Leader this week: Marie Maust

Worship Leader next week: David Shupe

Fellowship Greeter this week: Cliff &Marie

Fellowship Greeter next week:

Pastoral Care this week: Kreh’s

Pastoral Care next week: Diane Wilson

Family Greeter this week: Karolyn Karl & family/Kimberly Kreh

Family Greeter next week: Tonya & Nathan Karpovich

Nursery this week: Mariam &Julia Shupe

Nursery next week: Dana Reiter & Amelia Simmons

Worship scripture next week: Psalm 23

Bible Memory verse this week: Deut. 31:8

Prayers for the local church

· Season of Advent - preparing for the coming King

· Pigeon River's youth coordinator search

· Those of our community who struggle with lifes circumstances

Health Concerns & Praises

· Lyle Gascho's heart health

· Frank Deming Sr. & Wilma Deming-health concerns

· Pastor Dave's parent's health & wisdom for family decisions

· Michael Swathwood's dad health concerns

· Johnson's dad w/ cancer treatments

· PTL for Tanya and her daughter, Masha

Missions/Organization

· RI - Rosedale Business Group -RBG has encountered unexpected hurdles with many different projects. Please pray for resolution and ask that Kingdom advancement will not be hindered.

US/World

· People affected by war in Ukraine/Russia, ongoing pain & loss

· Israel, praying for peace, for protection, salvation & restoration, wisdom for leaders, & security for borders 

· People would recognize Christ's coming as the reason for Christmas

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