Thank You Carolers!!!

I would like to give a big-hearted THANK YOU to everyone who went Chrismas caroling tonight!!! This was the first time I've ever headed up caroling and I am so thankful for how many people turned out!!! The families we visited were truly blessed!!!
God Bless and Merry Christmas~ Deb Capper

P.S.- Just in case you were wondering about a home we didn't visit... 12 different people/families were contacted about the carolers visiting. Most politely declined either due to health reasons or they were not going to be home. Hopefully next year we will be able to add several of those homes to our caroling list:)

P.S.S.- If you still have a hymnal, don't forget to return it!

Need Carolers

Attention all carolers- adults and kids alike! We will meet at the church at 5:30 this Sunday evening (Dec. 21st) and caroling should take about an hour. The list of people we are visiting is set so we will figure out who is driving once everyone is there. Then when the caroling is finished everyone is invited to meet at Friendly's, so make sure you bring your ice cream money along with your beautiful voices:) Any questions contact Deb Capper tdjmcapper@hotmail.com.

Adult Christmas Dinner at Yoccos

As of right now we have 23 people signed up for the Christmas Dinner at Yocono's. We need a minimum of 30 or we will have to cancel our reservation. If you would like to join in the fun and haven't yet given your rsvp, please do so immediately! Thanks!

Christmas Dinner and Youth Group Fund Raiser

Christmas Dinner
Please make sure you rsvp for the Christmas dinner at Yocono's this Friday. I have to give them our final count toward the end of the week. Thanks!

Youth Group Fund Raiser
The youth group is selling Entertainment Books 2009. If you are interested we are selling them for $30. These books make great Christmas gifts so don't miss out on a great opportunity to save money and help the youth group!

Announcements for Chrismas

Adult Fellowship

Just a cheery reminder that our Christmas Adult Fellowship is this Saturday night, Dec. 13th, at 6:30! It will be at 2777 Shade Rd. (the Burketts) in Bath. We're looking forward to a great time of fun and food and fellowship. Remember to bring an appetizer or desert and a food related white elephant gift- one for each person. We would like to point out that 'food related' is open to interpretation! Meat and beverages will be provided. If you would park on the right side of the driveway and keep the left side of the drive and the circle clear for people dropping off and picking up and leaving.Please park on the right side of the driveway and keep the left side of the drive and the circle clear for people dropping off and picking up and leaving.If you think of anyone you would like to invite that may be new to our church - or interested in coming- this is a great way to get to know people in a more casual setting. Remember the more the merrier :-) Look forward to seeing you all here.In Him,Jim and Ros BurkettP.S. there will be a prize for the most unusual food related white elephant gift!

Christmas Card Making

This Sunday evening, Dec. 14th, we will be making Christmas cards for our shut-ins. Please join us in the fellowship hall at 6:30. Donuts and coffee will be provided.

Christmas Caroling

Attention singers of all ages! We will be Christmas caroling to our shut-ins on Sunday evening, Dec. 21st. This is a fun family event that is truly "the more the merrier!" With all the kids being off school the next day we hope to have a great turnout of both kids and adults:) More info to come... any questions contact me, Deb Capper, by replying to this email (tdjmcapper@hotmail.com).

Christmas Cards Ready

The Christmas cards have been sorted and are ready to be picked up. They are on tables in alphabetical order in the foyer. If you are able, please take cards for people you will be seeing who won't be at church. Thank you.

Christmas Card Drop Box Until 12/10

The Christmas Card drop box will be in the foyer until this Wednesday, Dec. 10th! Don't miss out on this opportunity to have your cards delivered free-of-charge to your fellow VLBF-goers! Cards will be passed out Dec. 14th and 21st.

No Adult Wednesday Class - But WOL for kids

Vesper lakers, There will be no Wednesday evening class for the adults this week or next... There WILL still be youth and Word of Life Programs for the kids...Pastor Steve

Annoucements for December

Christmas Card Delivery
The drop box is in the foyer and will be there until next Wednesday, Dec. 10th. Any questions, contact Deb Capper.

Wednesday Evening Adult Class Cancelled
Although the adult class is cancelled this week and next, there will still be Word of Life programs for the kids and youth. Please mark your calendars that Dec. 10th is the last night for the kids (ages nursery through grade 6) and Dec. 17th is the last night for youth group until after the holidays.

M.O.M.S. Group
Just a reminder that we'll be meeting at 11:00 a.m. (this Thursday) at the Shady Hollow Pavilion, right by where the water crosses the road. Don't forget your toys and bows,ribbons,scissors & tape to decorate them with.

Men's Game Night
Also at the Shady Hollow Pavilion, 7:00 p.m. Bring snack, 2-liter and games/cards.

Melting Pot
If you would still like to go but haven't yet gotten in touch with Ros, please do so immediately! We have a large group going and she needs to let the Melting Pot know the exact number of people. We will most likely be divided up into 2 groups near each other (if we were to be seated as one big group we would have to use the banquet menu instead of the regular menu). Also, make sure you make your own carpooling arrangements if you would like to drive up with other ladies. Reservations are for 7:15 this Friday.

Parent's Night Out
Hey parents! Make sure you don't miss out on this special evening because the youth group really wants to bless all of our young families this Saturday 6:15-9:15 p.m! And remember... donations are optional, not required! Any donations you would like to make will go toward yg mission projects. If you haven't signed up please contact Sarah at sarahekoehler@gmail.com or give her a call at the church- even if you decide at the last minute you can still come!

APS Giving Tree
All gifts due this Sunday, Dec. 7th. Please have gifts wrapped with tags attached.

Family Night & Evening Service
Join us this Sunday for Family Night at 5:00 p.m then evening service- 'Walking in the Spirit' taught by Jim Burkett- at 6:30 p.m.