Bulletin

• “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You”                           
• “What A Beautiful Name”                                                                                

• “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”                           H123 v. 1,2,4
• “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds”             H 94 v. 1,4                                                                               

• “What A Beautiful Name”                       
• “Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus”                     H 124

Prayers and Praises

• Healing, Encouragement and God’s peace

• Pray for peace and some good days as former VC pastor, Allen Bultman, is dealing with colon cancer. His address for cards is later in the bulletin.
• Jesús and Amanda as they are currently in Omaha at the transplant center following his organ transplant.  Praise God for his successful surgery and pray for a good recovery!
• Terry and Sandy Huttenga as Terry is in Munson Hospital – Traverse City. Pray for encouragement, wisdom in decisions and peace of mind!
• Zach Pluger, Shirl VandePol’s grandson, who is currently in U of M Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Praise God for steps toward recovery that are happening.
• Tim and Jen Boven as Tim continues his long recovery. Pray for his family as they go through this difficult time.
• Chuck and Renee Kill as he waits for decisions regarding his lung problem.
• Pastor Rod and Betty Kamrath as Betty is undergoing treatments.  Join them in praying that God will do "abundantly more than all we can ask or imagine.
• Stan and Marj Koster as Stan struggles with ALS.
• All those who have recently had surgeries and other health challenges.

• Remember to pray for all the “fish bowl” names and for the various needs expressed on them.
• Pray for the fund-raising drive for the proposed building project.  May God bless and direct the future plans for our church.
• Remember our students, Pre-K through college age and all those involved in the education of our children and youth.
• Pray for God’s mercy and peace in the lives of our shut-ins and all our senior saints in their various homes and all who are limited in their daily activities due to age or illness.
• Remember all those who are mourning the loss of loved ones both recently and in the past months.

• Pray for Marcia Berkompas and Jessica Campbell from our church family as they continue their service in the military.

• Dear members of Vogel Center CRC, 
  Thanks for the encouragement and ministry partnership your continuing support provides.  Blessings, John (Many People’s Church) (new newsletters in the foyer)

• December 2-23 – Advent services at 10AM
• December 9 – Congregational Meeting @11:15AM
• December 9 – Cantata at Prosper CRC @ 6PM – No PM service at VCCRC
• December 16 – Sunday School Christmas program @6PM
• December 23 – Lessons & Carols service @6PM
• December 25 – Christmas Day service @10AM
• December 30 – Old Year’s service with the Lord’s Supper @ 10AM
• January 12 – Annual Leadership Retreat (details to come)
• January 13 – Installation Service for new council members – 10AM

• Jesús and Amanda                                             Rev. Allan Bultman

• Zach Pluger and family                                      Stan & Marj Koster

• The Lucas Rehoboth Reformed Church will be holding a “Christmas Marketplace” on Saturday, December 1 from 10AM-2:00PM.  There will be a cookie walk, coffee and cinnamon rolls, baked goods, and lunch at noon.  Many vendors and crafters will be present, selling their gifts perfect for Christmas giving.  Plan a road trip and browse through what we have to offer for your Christmas specialty shopping.  The Rehoboth Women’s Ministry is sponsoring this event with all proceeds to support local missions.
• Lucas CRC cordially invites you to join Church Friends and Family at the Annual Lucas CRC Booster Club Christmas Auction on Friday, December 7^th in the Church Fellowship Hall. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m.; Auction is at 6:30 p.m. This Event is a wonderful tradition and a true expression of Christian Community. Come for a fun Evening of fellowship, food, and ambitious bidding!
• The Christmas Cantata - On Sunday, December 9, at 6:00 PM, come and join others at Prosper CRC and be blessed by hearing a beautiful Christmas Cantata, Behold A Savior, performed by the Area Community Choir. A time of coffee and fellowship will follow. Childcare is provided.