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											The public 
											is invited to Camp Griesheim's 
											Annual Meeting to be held on Sunday, 
											September 15 at 5 p.m. in their main 
											facility in Atlanta, Illinois. 
											 Refreshments and fellowship will 
											follow the meeting.  
									St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on 
									Sunday 
									St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on 
									Sunday 
									St. John UCC 
									to host Christian Carnival on Sunday 
									St. John UCC to host Christian Carnival on 
									Sunday 
									St. John United 
									Church of Christ in Lincoln is sponsoring a 
									Christian Carnival on Sunday from 2:30 to 
									4:30 p.m. The activities will be on the 
									church's parking lot, at the corner of 
									Eighth and Maple streets. 
									
									 The 
									public is invited. All ages are welcome to 
									join in the games, snacks, songs, stories 
									and more fun -- and win prizes, too -- all 
									for free. For answers to questions about the event, 
									call the church office, 732-6957. The carnival is sponsored by the St. John 
									Christian Education Ministry.  [Text from 
									file received] 
									- See more at: http://www.lincolndailynews.com/News/today091213_ucc.shtml#sthash.DRa6nmeh.dpuf     
								3rd 
								Saturday MealSPONSOR: 
								Logan County Love
 WHO: 
								Open to everyone
 DETAILS: 
								Logan County Love will once again provide a free 
								meal to anyone wishing to join. If you are 
								interested, please stop by and introduce 
								yourself as the group would love to see everyone 
								in the community. Come hungry and leave 
								fulfilled. For this month, the meal will include 
								chicken and noodles. If you are unable to drive 
								but would like a meal, call the church, 
								217-732-6957, between 5 and 6 pm.
 WHERE:
								St. John UCC, corner of 
								Seventh and Maple
 WHEN: 
								5-6:30 pm - See more at: 
								http://www.lincolndailynews.com/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.RaU5xCL4.dpuf
 
								
								3rd Saturday 
								MealSPONSOR: 
								Logan County Love
 WHO: 
								Open to everyone
 DETAILS: 
								Logan County Love will once again provide a free 
								meal to anyone wishing to join. If you are 
								interested, please stop by and introduce 
								yourself as the group would love to see everyone 
								in the community. Come hungry and leave 
								fulfilled. For this month, the meal will include 
								chicken and noodles. If you are unable to drive 
								but would like a meal, call the church, 
								217-732-6957, between 5 and 6 pm.
 WHERE:
								St. John UCC, corner of 
								Seventh and Maple
 WHEN: 
								5-6:30 pm
   
								- See more at: 
								http://www.lincolndailynews.com/Features/calendar.shtml#sthash.RaU5xCL4.dpuf     
								
										
			
				
			
             
 
										FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 
										303 E. Jefferson, Mt. Pulaski  
										  
										announces its plans for the Advent 
										Season.  
										The theme during Advent will be "Come 
										Home For Christmas" with special events 
										each Sunday. Services are at 11:00 am.First Sunday in Advent-November 27th: 
										"Wear Red and Greens" to get into the 
										mood for the Christmas Season. Enjoy the 
										season's music with the choir, directed 
										by Claus Tanner and accompanied by Beth 
										Anderson.
 Second Sunday in Advent-December 4th: 
										"Bring a Friend" Sunday with Holy 
										Communion. Pastor Zoila Marty will speak 
										on "Meet Our Friend, Jesus".
 Third Sunday in Advent-December11th: 
										"Bring Your Grandchildren" as we "Walk 
										to the Manger". This will be our 
										presentation of gifts for needy 
										children. All children will receive a 
										small gift!
 Fourth Sunday in Advent-December 
										18th: "Wear Your Ugly Christmas 
										Sweater/Tie". Join us for the fun, yet 
										prepare for the Birth of the Newborn 
										King.
 Christmas Eve Service with 
										candlelight and special music. This is a 
										meditative, moving service as we wait 
										for the Birth of Jesus.
 Sunday, Christmas Day-December 25th: 
										Holy Communion Service at 11:00am. "Come 
										Home for Christmas" to celebrate the 
										Birth of our Newborn King. Bring your 
										family and visitors.
 
 
										MT. PULASKI CHRISTIAN CHURCH 
										115 N. Washington St. 
										  
										December 18 Children's Christmas 
										program 9:45 am in the Family Life 
										CenterDecember 18 Community Christmas 
										Contata 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary
 Christmas Eve 6:00 pm in the 
										Family Life Center
 Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. in the 
										Sanctuary
 
 
										FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 101 
			Broadway, Lincoln December 
			24 - Short Candle light Service at 6PM. The public is invited 
  ZION 
			LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL203 S. Vine Street,  Mt Pulaski
 December 
			7 - Advent Midweek Worship 7:00pmDecember 11 - Sunday School Christmas Program, "Joy to the 
			World" 10:00am
 December 15 - Zion MP All School Christmas Program 7:00pm
 December 21 - Advent Midweek Worship Christmas Carol Sing 
			7:00pm
 December 24 - Christmas Eve Service 7:00pm
 December 25 - Sunday School and Bible Class 9:00am      
			Worship 10:00am
 
										  | 
            
			 
 HOLY 
			FAMILY - 316 S. Logan St., Lincoln ST MARY'S - 805 S. Pearl St., Atlanta
 ST. PATRICK’S - 213 S. Bogardus, Elkhart
 ST. THOMAS AQUINAS -
 321 S. Lafayette, Mt. Pulaski
   
			Thanksgiving Day Thursday, 
			November 24 - 9:00 am Mass @ Holy Family 
			Immaculate Conception of the  Blessed 
			Virgin Mary-Holy Day of Obligation 
			Wednesday, December 7 (Vigil Masses)5:30 pm @ Holy Family
 6:00 pm @ St. Mary’s
 6:30 pm @ St. Thomas Aquinas
 Thursday, December 8 (Holy Day Masses)
 8:30 am @ Holy Family
 5:30 pm @ Holy Family
 6:00 pm @ St. Patrick’s
 Note: The 8:30 am Mass this day will be the Carroll
 School Mass for this week. There will not be a
 CCS Mass on Wednesday, December 7.
 Advent 
			Reconciliation Tuesday, 
			December 207:00 pm Advent Reconciliation Service for all four parishes @ Holy 
			Family Church
 Regular Reconciliation times are:
 Holy Family Church - Tuesdays 4:30-5 pm
 Saturdays 3:45-4:30 pm
 St. Mary’s Church - Prior to 9 am Sunday Mass or by appointment
 St. Patrick’s Church - Prior to 4 pm Saturday Mass or by appointment
 St. Thomas Aquinas Church - Prior to 10:30 am
 Sunday Mass or by appointment
 
			Christmas Programs Thursday, 
			December 87:00 pm Carroll Catholic School Christmas Program in Holy Family 
			Church
 Wednesday, December 14
 7:00 pm Holy Family/St. Mary’s CCD Christmas Program in Holy Family 
			Church (with students in class by 6:30 pm)
 
            Vigil Masses for Christmas-Holy Day of Obligation
 
            Saturday, December 244:00 pm Mass @ St. Patrick’s
 4:30 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 6:00 pm Mass @ St. Mary’s
 7:30 pm Mass @ St. Thomas Aquinas
 9:00 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 
            Christmas-Holy Day of Obligation 
            Sunday, December 259:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
 
            Vigil Masses for Blessed Virgin Mary, 
			 
            Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation 
            Saturday, December 314:00 pm Mass @ St. Patrick’s
 5:00 pm Mass @ Holy Family
 
            Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God-Holy Day of Obligation
 
            Sunday, January 18:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
 8:30 am Mass @ St. Patrick’s
 9:00 am Mass @ St. Mary’s
 10:00 am Mass @ Holy Family
 10:30 am Mass @ St. Thomas Aquinas
 
 
            St. John United Church of Christ 
			 
            204 7th Street, Lincoln 
            invites the public to join them in the joy of the season as we 
			celebrate the Christmas messages with the theme: “And His Name Shall 
			Be Called….” All Sunday services begin at 10:30 a.m. in sanctuary 
			with Rev. Ken D. Kramer, pastor. 
 November 27, 2016 1st Sunday in Advent –Lighting of 1st 
			candle and HolyCommunion/Open Table for all   Isaiah 9:6, 
			Luke 10:25-37 Sermon “Wonderful Counselor”
 December 04, 2016 2nd Sunday in Advent – Lighting of 2nd 
			Candle  Isaiah 9:6, Luke 22:66-23:5 Sermon: “Mighty God”
 December 11, 2016 3rd Sunday in Advent – Lighting of 3rd 
			Candle  Isaiah 9:6, Luke 15:11-24 Sermon: “Everlasting Father”
 December 18, 2016 4th Sunday in Advent – Lighting of 4th 
			Candle  Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:1-20 Sermon: “Prince of Peace”
 December 24, 2016 Christmas Eve Service time is 11:00 p.m.  
			Candle Lighting and Holy Communion Celebration Sermon: “The Time Has 
			Come”
 December 25, 2016 Christmas Day! Service Time is 10:30 a.m. 
			with Holy Communion Isaiah 2:1-5 Sermon: “Come! Let Us Walk In The 
			Light Of The Lord”
 January 01, 2017 Epiphany Service 10:30 a.m. with Holy 
			Communion Guest minister: Reverend Jim Hibbitt
 January 08, 2017 Scripture: John 1:1-18 Sermon: “Close To The 
			Father’s Heart”
 
            Any questions concerning these services, phone Pastor Ken Kramer 
			732-6957 
 
										FREE HOT LUNCH 
										Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,  
										1140 N. State Street in Lincoln 
										1st Sunday of the month  
										11am 
										to 1pm |