These announcements are contained in today's worship bulletin

Scripture for Advent
Advent 3    December 13:    Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Advent 4    December 20:    Isaiah 9:2-7

Mitten Tree: Please bring winter hats, mittens and scarves for the tree in the Education Building.

Hospitals: No one was hospitalized at this time.

Poinsettias The Worship Work Area is taking orders for Poinsettias in the sanctuary. The cost is going to be the same as last year,  $15.00 each if you want to take one after Advent, and $8.00 if you aren't taking one but want to have your loved ones names listed in their memory and/or in honor of them.  Please order prior to December 14th, by calling the Church office, 546-4631.  Thank you!    -Worship Work Area

Staff Christmas Bonus The paid staff at Douglas Avenue works hard on your behalf.  Each year a collection is taken for a Christmas bonus to be given to the following staff:  Carol Herren (full-time office manager), Gina Morris (full-time custodian), Bekah Philbrick (Director of Music Ministries), Janet Schmidt (Organist), Michelle Gannar (Nursery Coordinator), Carol Ryburn (Financial Secretary), Janet Sublett (Bell Director), Coleen Moore (Children's Church), Sara Hacker (Assistant Children's Church), and Sue Endsley (Director of Children's Ministries). Please make these checks payable to the church.  The total collected will be fairly distributed among our staff.  Thank you for your generosity.  -Staff/Parish Relations Committee

Angel Food Angel Food Distribution (WORKERS STILL NEEDED, call church office to volunteer). Randy and Alyssa Tusek will be our driver—thank you!

Bring a Candle for the Altar As we "Journey to the Light" we are adding candles from the congregation to our altar. By Christmas Eve, the altar will be a beautiful reminder of Jesus, the Light of the World!

HIS KIDS will re-start on January 13. Watch for details.

Mission Miles Pennies UMW are again saving pennies for Mission Miles. The “money jar” will be on the table in the Narthex.

Hearts at Home Any woman interested, as of December 1, you may register on line to attend Hearts at Home.

Dear Douglas Family Thanks so much for the many kindnesses shown me and my family during my lengthy illness and recent surgery. Every expression of love and encouragement was so appreciated. God’s spirit shines through in people like you. Love in Christ to all, Jean, Mike & Laurie Frakes

Kumler Food Basket: For the month of December, Hamburger Helper/Pasta Roni will be collected. Place your items in the labeled tub in the Fellowship Area.

Acolyte Schedule
December 13    Erin Jacaway and Veronica Neal
December 20    Korde’ Greenfield and Sophia Reynolds

Prayers of the People
Sarah Talbott   
Rosie Voyles   
Eris Chew
Bill & Shirley Castles   
Amanda & Ben   
Jack Weatherford
Eleanor   
Jean Hughes—health   
Daily stress
Guerry Suggs   
Carol Herren   
Mark Enstrom
Josiah White   
Kim White   
Jean Frakes
Rose Lazzeri   
Jim Stout   
Jim Murphy
Evelyn Lewis   
Those needing jobs   
Roberta & Bill Ide
All military & families   
Franklin family   
Family of Finn Grady
Amanda Knox & family   
Sidna Young   
Kathie Nenaber—healing
Louise, Buda & Bonnie   
Bobbi, Floyd & family   
Jessica & Zach
Jack & Penny Barnett   
Jeffrey   
Joseph
Russell   
J.R.   
Caroline Williams—health
Stanley Roberts       
Family & friends of John Peterson
Farmers