We will have one service of worship on Christmas eve.  It will be held from 5:30—6:30.  The services will include special music, a brief message by Pastor Schneider, sharing in Holy Communion, and a candle lighting ceremony.  As a part of this service we will receive our Christ in the Manger offering.  100% of this offering will go towards various missions concerns. This is a very special service and open to all.  Members of both our church and community are invited.
 

The Sapulpa High School Choir will once again be presenting Handel's "Messiah" in our Sanctuary on Tuesday evening, Dec. 18th. The performance is free and all are invited. We will be hosting a reception in the Parlor following the performance. If you would be willing to provide some cookies, and/or assist with serving and cleanup, please call the church office or contact Terri Wadley.

​The Sanctuary Choir and Chancel Ringers will be presenting special Christmas music in the traditional service of worship on Sunday, Dec. 16th.  This will feature beautiful Christmas bell arrangements along with solos and special music shared by our Sanctuary Choir. Pastor Schneider will be bringing a brief message but the focus this morning will be on sharing the message of Christmas in music and song.  We hope everyone can join us and that you will invited your friends.

​A time of sharing with our nursing home and home bound members, through the joy of Christmas Caroling, is being organized by our Mission’s Team for Sunday evening December 9th.  We will gather at the church at 5:00 for a soup dinner, (everyone is encouraged to bring a pot of their favorite winter soup) then divide into teams to go to various homes and nursing homes.  This is an event that all, adults, youth, and children, can participate in.  For details please contact Heather Graham.

On Sunday morning, December 9th, our children will be sharing the story of Christmas in both our contemporary and traditional services of worship.  This will feature special music and songs. Following our services of worship, the entire congregation is invited to stay for a Pot-luck dinner which will include a Christmas party for the children.  We are also anticipating a visit from Saint Nicholas. All are welcome; contact April or Tabitha if your child would like to participate.

Due to the complexity of the programs of Advent, the Contemporary Service will be joining the Traditional Service in the sanctuary, Sunday mornings at 10:30 AM for the month of December.

 Come on out and join us for our Community Thanksgiving Service at First Presbyterian Church November 18th at 6:00 pm! We hope to see you there, friends and family welcomed! Click on link below for directions!

Believe it or not, it’s time to get ready for this years pumpkin patch.  The pumpkins will be arriving Saturday morning, October 13 (date could change).  We will need workers to help unload and set up our patch.  We will also need will also needs workers to “staff” the patch which will officially open Sunday afternoon, October 14.  To volunteer for this year’s Pumpkin Patch team, a training session will be held around 5 p.m. on October 3rd . Please save the date and join us for some training.
Thanks,
Kay Arbenz and Sally Henderson

​On Sunday, September 23, we will celebrate our annual Missions Sunday.  On this day we will hear special reports about a variety of missions projects that are sponsored by our church.  This is also a day in which we will encourage individuals and groups to “adopt” one of our Missional Apportionments.  You will find a list of our missional apportionments, and the balances that remain, with this newsletter.  Please be in prayer about which one you will adopt.  The amount you adopt will not need to be fully paid until the end of the year. But we ask you to step out in faith and adopt the one you fell led to now.  This will be an exciting and inspiring Sunday!
 

​It’s TIME!!!!  The UMW Rummage Sale will he held on September 21st and 22nd.  We will start accepting your wonderful donations on September 17th at 9:00 am.  If you need to deliver your items on Sunday afternoon Sept 16, that will be fine; the tables will be set up Sunday afternoon.  Please save you brown paper bags for our $3.00 a bag day on Saturday.  However, we do not have the manpower to pick up large items this year, so we will not be able to accept old TV’s. We would appreciate all the help we can get so if you want to come and help sort out items let us know! If you have any questions please ask Ann, Sally, Judy or Kay.  And we thank you so very much for all your support!
 
This church has been so supportive of UMW missions and we cannot thank you enough!  The United Methodist Women have been moving ahead in mission work for 150 years this year.  And this year is no different! All monies earned will be going to missions!