There will be no sewing, or Wednesday evening activities this week. Next time of events will be January 7. 

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.

Men's prayer breakfast at First UMC will be on January 7th @ 7 am. Pastor Laurie Koivula will be the speaker.

Let's continue to bless Pastor Dave and family by providing meals for them. The meal schedule has been extended.

Our Harvest offering is still open for your donations until January 4th, 2026. The Harvest offering distribution meeting will take place on January 13th @ 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

On January 6th at 6 pm there will be a "Three Kings Party" (El Día de los Reyes Magos) here at the church to celebrate with our Hispanic friends. More details to come. Contact Esther if you have questions. Please join in fellowship with them.

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: David Shupe

Worship Leader next week: Dale Ackerman

Fellowship Greeter this week: Tonya Karpovich

Fellowship Greeter next week:

Pastoral Care this week: Diane Wilson

Pastoral Care next week: Staff

Family Greeter this week: Tonya & Nathan Karpovich

Family Greeter next week: Dale & Debi Ackerman

Nursery this week: Dana Reiter & Amelia Simmons

Nursery next week: Tammy Gnagey & Kayla Gnagey

Worship scripture next week: Ps 147:12-20

Bible Memory verse this week: Psalm 148:13

Prayers for the local church

· New Year resolutions to hunger for God's word and thirst for truth

· Pigeon River's youth coordinator search

· Those of our community who struggle with lifes circumstances

Health Concerns & Praises

· PTL - Glenn Craig home from the hospital

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

· Simmons family with family pet health concerns

· Johnson's dad w/ cancer treatments

· Janice Aldrich's brother-in-law, James w/ stomach cancer

· Michael Swathwood's dad - hospitalized w/ seizures, speech and cognition affected

Missions/Organization

· RI - Reach Himalayas -Lift up the team as they return home for the holiday. Pray for good times of connection with friends and family, and ask God to prepare their hearts to depart for outreach at the beginning of December.

· Kingdom Fire Ministries

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 have Biblical discernment on current World views

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