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Ministry in Daily Life
Members are involved within the community
providing for the needs of others. Our Social
Concerns Team annually gathers school
supplies for the youth of Elgin; and supports
families in need throughout the year.

The congregation has been a Charter
Organization of Scouting for over 50 years with
Boy Scout and Girl Scout meeting in our facility.
Our facility also hosts 4-H club meetings and
events.

We are also a faithful supporter of the Elgin
Community Cupboard, the Soup Kitchen and
participate in the Elgin Ministerial Alliance.

To Gather, Prepare & Equip
Men in Mission meet monthly for food and
fellowship on the first Thursday of each month
at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall kitchen.

Women of the ELCA have several Bible Study
Circles. Rachel Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. on the
third Wednesday. Ruth Circle at 7:30 p.m. on
the third Tuesday. Susanna Circle meets at
7:00 p.m. on the first Monday. Lydia Circle -
Quilting/Sewing Circle meets at 9:30 a.m. on the
second Tuesday.

First Communion instruction is provided by
the Pastor for youth entering the fifth grade.

A two year program of Catechism Classes for
7th and 8th graders is provided by the Pastor,
with first year class attending summer camp paid
for by the congregation.

Middle School and High School age youth
service and fellowship activities are to be found
within our Junior Lutheran Youth
Organization and Senior Lutheran Youth
Organization.

Prime Timers is an "over 50" fellowship.

Midweek Advent Worships 7:00 p.m.

This year’s Advent theme is based on Jack and
Judith Balswick’s book entitled, “The Family: A
Christian Perspective On The Contemporary
Home.” As they speak of the theology of family
relationships, they list stages or elements present
in God’s relationship with humanity as well as
human relationships with one another. These
stages are: 1) Covenant; 2) Grace:
3) Empowerment. These stages are most clearly
seen in the coming of Christ at Christmas. His
coming fulfilled God’s covenant with humankind.
Needless to say, no such covenant could have
happened without pure grace and mercy on God’s
part. Christ’s coming brought new life and new
hope for humankind. He made relationship with
God and one another possible. Through the
Means of Grace Christ empowers people to new
life.
May this Advent bring us renewal! We come to
this time in the church year together and
committed to give this time to God and to his
glory. Meals will be served from 6:00-6:45 p.m. by:

Men in Mission 3rd
WELCA 10th
Youth 17th

Our Congregation
Prepares for Christmas
Come join the joy and fun of preparing our
sanctuary for the celebration of the birth of the
Christ Child. On December 14th, following the
second service we will gather to decorate the
sanctuary Christmas Trees. Then on December
21st we will place the aisle candles at the end of
the pews. As they say, the more the merrier!

Christmas Eve Worships

Christmas Eve Vespers
6:00 p.m.

Christ Mass Candlelight
11:00 p.m. (Holy Comm.)

Catechism Class
Annual Lock In
December 19th - 20th
The lockin begins, Friday, 12/19 at 8:00 p.m. and
ends, Sat. 12/20 at 7:00 a.m. Bring a friend and
sleeping bag; games, food, & refreshments are
provided. (no video games)

FYI
December 6, 2008
Live Nativity Drama
in Veteran's Park
after the
Firemen's Parade

SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
December 14, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Light refreshments are needed following the
Christmas Program. Any donations should be
dropped off before noon in the kitchen. The Youth
will be serving a pancake supper from
5:00p.m. to 6:00p.m.
Thank You,
Sherrie Bennett