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Volume 46, No. 12
Save the date!
1/10 Youth Parent Meeting
1/10 LYO Meeting
1/16 Book club
1/31 Festival of Music
2/7 Congregational Annual
Mtg
2/9 Follow the Savior Pan-
cake Dinner
2017 Luther 500
Pastor’s Paragraphs 2
Christian Education 4
Choir News 5
Youth 6
Bible Readings 7
Social Ministry 8
Inside this issue:
December 2015
Christ Lutheran: a community of disciples called to receive and share the light of Christ
The C urier
Worship Service Times
Holy Communion
Sunday
8:15 am and 11:00 am
9:45 Sunday School
Wednesday
8:30 Matins
The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Christmas Eve 3:00 PM EUCHARIST
CANDLE LIGHTING AND COMMUNION
Reception following Service
Organ recital at 2:45 PM
7:00 PM EUCHARIST FAMILY SERVICE
CANDLE LIGHTING AND COMMUNION
Special music begins at 6:30 PM
with Children’s Choirs, Youth Choir, Youth Handbells
11:00 PM EUCHARIST FESTIVAL LITURGY
CANDLE LIGHTING AND COMMUNION Special music begins at 10:30PM
with Adult Choir, Adult Handbells, and Organ
Christmas Day NATIVITY OF OUR LORD
9:30 AM EUCHARIST
Decorating
Nave &
Sanctuary
Tuesday
December 22
at 6pm
Potluck Dinner
Decorating
Caroling
Dear sisters and brothers in
the Lord,
The Latin word infans, from
which we get the word infant,
literally means “one who does
not speak.” It’s not that in-
fants don’t make noise—after
all they coo and goo and of
course they cry and scream!
But an infant does not speak
with words or logic.
According to Genesis, God
speaks. In fact His Word
brings all things into existence
and all things are ordered by
his logic. God continued to
speak to Adam and Eve, Abra-
ham, Jacob, Moses and the
prophets. Throughout the his-
tory of Israel, God is not
known by an image, as were
the various gods of the nations,
but by His Words of command-
ment and promise. The Au-
thor of Hebrews tells us that
“In many and various way,
God spoke to His people old by
the prophets, but now in these
last days He has spoken to us
by His Son.” (Hebrews 1:1-2a)
It is interesting that when God
speaks to us by His Son, at
first He says nothing! The
Word of God took on flesh and
blood in the natural way
(except without a human fa-
ther)—he was born as an in-
fant—as one who does not
speak. The very Word of God,
through whom and for whom
all things were made is re-
duced to coos and goos and
cries as he lies in a manger.
The Word of God did not ap-
pear on earth in His expanded
form. Instead, the Word ap-
peared in His abbreviate
form—without overwhelming
power and splendor—in acces-
sible human form.
For a time God’s Word was si-
lent. Yes the true wonder of
Christmas all comes down to a
baby, the speechless Word of
God, cradled in Mary’s arms.
And yet, that silent Word
speaks volumes of the Father’s
love for His creation. This si-
lent infant calls you and me to
Himself to adore Him in awe
and wonder. He calls you and
me to “be still and know that I
am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
Having been made flesh, born,
died, resurrected and ascended
into heaven, He comes to us
again. He comes to us not in
power or might, but again in
an abbreviated and accessible
form, what we call the Holy
Eucharist-- the glory and
splendor of God veiled by the
common food of bread and
wine. There are no adequate
words to describe such a mys-
tery. All we can do is simply
lay aside all earthly cares and
in silence worship the King of
All.
As the world around us makes
the noise of holiday prepara-
tions, may we Christians con-
sider the true meaning of
Christmas with the words of
this ancient hymn, from the
Liturgy of St. James, dating
back to at least the 2nd Cen-
tury:
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Pastor’s Paragraphs
Let all mortal flesh keep si-
lence,
And with fear and trembling
stand;
Ponder nothing earthly
minded,
For with blessing in His hand
Christ our God to earth de-
scended
Our full homage to demand.
King of kings yet born of Mary,
As of old on earth He stood,
Lord of lords in human ves-
ture,
In the Body and the Blood
He will give to all the faithful
His own self for heavenly food.
May you know the joy and
peace of Christ as you ponder
the mystery of His nativity!
In obedience to the Gospel,
Pastor A.J. Domines
Wednesday Morning
Bible Study
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM in the Upper Room of Parish Life
Center
St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians
Adult Bible Study
“Enjoying the Old
Testament”
Wednesdays 6:45 PM
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, born of God and Mary, sent from heaven to die for us, through your sacrifice
strengthen our faith, comfort our hearts, and forgive us our sins; through your rule protect us against
the evil one, and when you return as our judge, look upon us as you looked upon us from the cross—full
of mercy. Amen
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Parents’ Class
Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM
in the Parlor
Adult Forum
Sundays 9:45-10:45 AM in the Social
Room
Exploring the Augsburg Confessional
Sunday School for Ages 2-High
School
Sundays 9:45-10:45AM
Christian Learning
Article III The Son of God
It is also taught among us that God the Son became man, born of the Virgin Mary, and that the two na-tures, divine and human, are so in-separably united in one person that there is one Christ, true God and true man, who was truly born, suffered, was crucified, died and was buried in order to be a sacrifice not only for original sin, but also for all other sins and to propitiate God’s wrath. The same Christ also descended into hell, truly rose from the dead on the third day, ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, that he may eternally rule and have dominion over all creatures, that through the Holy Spirit, he may sanctify, purify, strengthen and comfort all who believe in Him, that He may bestow on them life and every grace and blessing, and that He may protect and defend them against the devil and against sin. The same Lord Christ will return openly to judge the living and the dead, as stated in the Apostles’ Creed.
Scripture Readings
Philippians 2:5-11
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not
regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a
slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and be-
came obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross. Therefore God also highly exalted him
and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should
bend, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ
is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Study the Augsburg Confession
Food Items from our Fair Trade Event
are available for purchase in the Parlor. If you
would like to purchase something, simply place
your money in a green envelope marked “Fair
Trade” and place it in the offering plate or take it
to the church office. These food items make great
hostess and teacher gifts for the holiday season.
Shop with a purpose.
Wednesdays “Where in the World is Christ Lutheran
Church”
6pm Meal
6:45 pm Children’s Choir/Study
Adult Bible Study
Dec 2 Jamaica -Sally & Adam Shope
December 8 France -Greg Hitz
December 16 El Salvador -Pastor Domines
“Las Posadas” story
Saturday December 5
St. Nicholas Festival Noon-3
activities, crafts, games and fun!
Learn about who St. Nicholas was and how we can celebrate during this special time of year.
Find out why we put out our shoes on the eve of December 6th in hopes that St. Nick will fill them with goodies.
This is an event for children of all ages. Yes, grown-ups, there will be stuff just for you, too!
Lunch begins at noon, activities at 12:45
Please Sign up in the Narthex or
Scan QR Code!
This event is sponsored by the Christian Education Committee.
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New Year’s Eve Children’s crafts are looking
for the following donations:
Cone shaped party hats (solid colors)
Glow sticks of all sizes and styles
Empty water bottles with lids!
Items may be left in a box in the narthex
designated: New Year’s Eve Crafts
Craft Donations Needed
Lost and Found Band
final concert on
Tuesday December 29
at 4:00pm Live streaming of the concert
social room
Bring a snack or drink to share.
Did you know –
Christ Lutheran has had a
handbell choir for 25 years.
Original members still partici-
pating in bell choir are Annette
Cozzens, Barb Eberly, Roxie
Storm, and Cheri Way.
Thank you to all who have been a part of the handbell
program throughout the years!
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Please congratulate our youth who have achieved
these distinctions:
Matt Pelna Lancaster-Lebanon League Cross
Country Scholar Athlete Award
Baylee Sexton and Lydia Domines - participants
in the high school play “Fame”
Nicole Faiola – 3rd place at District Chorus
Kyra Buettner – District Cross Country Meet
The Men’s Breakfast is
returning to Christ Lutheran
Church on
Saturday, January
30 at 8:00 am All men and boys are invited to attend.
A sign-up sheet will be available soon.
Legendary Men’s Choir
of Christ Church
Mark your calendar now to participate
in the Men’s Choir on
Saturday, January 30 at 9:00 am
(after the Men’s Breakfast at 8:00)
Sing at the liturgies the next day, January 31.
No previous choir experience is necessary!!
WOMEN & GIRLS
January 16 and 17 Gather on Saturday, January 16
any time after 8:30am for
refreshments and coffee.
Rehearsal will begin at 9:00 am
as we prepare to sing at the liturgies the next day,
January 17. We are singing a new arrangement of
“This Little Light of Mine” by one of the music
professors from Penn State! A sign-up sheet will be
available soon.
LYO
December Activity
Dec 13 Departure from Church Parking lot: 6:20pm sharp!
Jump: 7-8
Return to the church parking lot at 8:40pm.
Cost: $7.50 per person, please bring exact cash.
Please sign up on google docs, see email or scan QR code. Skyzone
requires a waiver, please see link on email or scan QR code
Reminder: Permission Slips are needed for this event!
Want to get the latest updates
on Youth activities?
Want to have discussions about
the sermons?
Twitter: @EtownLYO
Instagram: EtownLYO
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Moo Caps Look for the cow display beginning in Janu-
ary for Turkey Hill milk caps. For each “Moo
cap", Turkey Hill donates 5 cents to your or-
ganization, so 500 caps = $25. Money raised
from the caps collection will help fund our
Basix program. Thanks for your help!
Jewel David Ministries
Service Work
December 19
8am-10am
meet at
Shoppes on Market
Contact Colleen Sites for more
details
Did you order a
Wreath?
Christmas Wreath
Pick-up: Dec 5 12pm-3pm &
Dec 6 following each service.
Youth News
Grocery Card Fundraiser Benefits
Youth Programs
Great for stocking stuffers and last minute gifts! Stop by the
table in the Narthex before and after both Sunday
Services or stop by the church office during office hours.
$25, $50, and $100 card available
Darrenkamp’s, Giant, and Weis
Purchase grocery cards at face value for Darrenkamp’s, Giant, and Weis Markets.
5% of the purchase price goes directly to our youth program!
Google Doc Sign Up Skyzone Waiver
Daily Bible Readings
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Dec 1: Amos 3:1-11
2Peter 1:12-21
Matthew 21:12-22
Dec 12: Haggai 2:1-19
Revelation 3:1-6
Matthew 24:1-14
Dec 23: 2 Samuel 7:1-17
Titus 2:11--3:8a
Luke 1:39-48a (48b-56)
Dec 2: Amos 3:12--4:5
2 Peter 3:1-10
Matthew 21:23-32
Dec 13: Amos 9:11-15
2 Thessalonians 2:1-3, 13-17
John 5:30-47
Dec 24: 2 Samuel 7:18-29
Galatians 3:1-14
Luke 1:57-66
Dec 3: Amos 4:6-13
2 Peter 3:11-18
Matthew 21:33-46
Dec 14: Zechariah 1:7-17
Revelation 3:7-13
Matthew 24:15-31
Dec 25: Micah 4:1-5; 5:2-4
1 John 4:7-16
John 3:31-36
Dec 4: Amos 5:1-17
Jude 1-16
Matthew 22:1-14
Dec 15: Zechariah 2:1-13
Revelation 3:14-22
Matthew 24:32-44
Dec 26: Wisdom 4:7-15 or
2 Chronicles 24:17-22
Acts 6:1-7
Acts 7:59--8:8
Dec 5: Amos 5:18-27
Jude 17-25
Matthew 22:15-22
Dec 16: Zechariah 3:1-10
Revelation 4:1-8
Matthew 24:45-51
Dec 27: Proverbs 8:22-30
1 John 5:1-12
John 13:20-35
Dec 6: Amos 6:1-14
2 Thessalonians 1:5-12
Luke 1:57-68
Dec 17: Zechariah 4:1-14
Revelation 4:9--5:5
Matthew 25:1-13
Dec 28: Isaiah 49:13-23
Isaiah 54:1-13
Matthew 18:1-14
Dec 7: Amos 7:1-9
Revelation 1:1-8
Matthew 22:23-33
Dec 18: Zechariah 7:8--8:8
Revelation 5:6-14
Matthew 25:14-30
Dec 29: 2 Samuel 23:13-17b
2 John 1-13
John 2:1-11
Dec 8: Amos 7:10-17
Revelation 1:9-16
Matthew 22:34-46
Dec 19: Zechariah 8:9-17
Revelation 6:1-17
Matthew 25:31-46
Dec 30: 1 Kings 17:17-24
3 John 1-15
John 4:46-54
Dec 9: Amos 8:1-14
Revelation 1:17--2:7
Matthew 23:1-12
Dec 20: Genesis 3:8-15
Revelation 12:1-10
John 3:16-21
Dec 31: 1 Kings 3:5-14
James 4:13-17; 5:7-11
John 5:1-15
Dec 10: Amos 9:1-10
Revelation 2:8-17
Matthew 23:13-26
Dec 21: Zephaniah 3:14-20
Titus 1:1-16
Luke 1:1-25
Dec 11: Haggai 1:1-15
Revelation 2:18-29
Matthew 23:27-39
Dec 22: 1 Samuel 2:1b-10
Titus 2:1-10
Luke 1:26-38
Contest Winners! Emily Szymanski, Jen
Risser, Dave Pelna, Sue McDonald
Newly Elected Council Members: Ron Shubert,
Barb Andrews, Pam Wolgemuth, Jeff Beck, not
pictured, Sally Shope
December Pancake Mix&
Syrup
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