Preparing the Manger for the Christ Child
Again this Advent, an empty manger will sit at the front of our sanctuary, while a hay-filled bucket will sit in the rear. Whenever you see an act in the spirit of Christmas, you are invited to take a handful of hay from the bucket and put it into the manger. By Christmas Eve, that manger should be full of hay! You are also invited to bring stuffed animals and place them around the manger to prepare for the coming of the Christ Child.
Take a Name from the Angle Tree
We are still looking for families who need help providing Christmas for their families. If you know someone who needs help, contact Kellie Peele by December 2 when the Angel Tree gift tags will be available. If you take a colored gift tag, please sign the attached white tag and put it into our Angel Tree mailbox so that we have a record of who is responsible for what gift. All gifts need to be returned by December 16 so they can be wrapped and distributed. If you prefer to donate money for gift cards, please make your check out to Nashville UCC and mark it “Angel Tree,” or give cash donations to Pastor Lynn.
Caroling on December 8
If you can carry a tune (and even if you can’t), why don’t you plan to go caroling to on Saturday, December 8? This is always a fun day as we serenade our home-bound parishioners (all in the key of C) with joyful holiday music! Meet in the east parking lot of the church at 9:30 a.m. on that day to go caroling to the folks in the Troy/Tipp City area; or at 1:00 p.m. to carol to the folks in the Dayton area. Better yet, plan to sing all day and have lunch with us, too! All are welcome!
Christmas Eve Service
Our annual Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols is scheduled for Monday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m. It will include traditional readings from scripture, music presented by the vocal and bell choirs, and a service of candle lighting. Celebrate Christmas joy by joining us.
Helping Hand Program Underway
150 boxes of pancake mix are needed for the Milton Union Council of Churches Helping Hands program this year. We’re already well on our way; but we’re not quite there yet. Donations can be put in the Eagles’ Nest room at the rear of the sanctuary by December 16. Thanks for your help!
December is fast approaching...
Here at our church we have the opportunity to help those who are less fortunate than us. The Rosebud Indian Reservation is in need of so much. They need gently used warm blankets, warm cloths, hats, gloves and coats. Baby items, clothing, gently used toys, baby care items. Canned goods, nourishing food like beef stew, soup, fruits and vegetables. Coffee, Tea, powdered milk, hot chocolate mix. As well as kitchen pots and pans.
Our shoebox ministry for the children is a wonderful way to bring some Christmas joy to children that otherwise may not experience this. For the past several years we have donated to this worthy cause. There are papers in the vestibule for suggestions to give the children. Please remember: no glass items, no products containing alcohol, no batteries. Please put things like hand lotion, etc., in zip-lock plastic bags.
The general donations mentioned first need to be at the church (which you can put in the nursery) by December 7. The shoeboxes need to be brought in by December 1. We will be wrapping them on December 2. Thank you so very much for your continued support! If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make check out to Nashville UCC and write Rosebud on the memo line. Once again...Thank you for all that you share!
Pastor Lynn's Sunday school Class & Bible Study Taking a Break
Because of the holidays and Pastor Lynn’s upcoming January vacation, both the Tuesday afternoon Bible study and Pastor Lynn’s Sunday school class will be taking a break. During the weeks of December 16, 23, and 30, as well as during the entire month of January, neither the Tuesday afternoon Bible study nor Pastor Lynn’s Sunday school class will meet. Both will resume on the first week of February.
Peanut Brittle Schedule
November 26 (Mon.) 8 AM to 1 PM
December 3 (Mon.) 8 AM to 1 PM
December 10 (Mon.) 8 AM to 1 PM
Help is needed. If you cannot work the entire time that day, even a few hours will be of help in giving everyone a break.
Notifications of any changes or cancellations due to weather or other situations will be made thru the One-Call system. Thank you for your support of the mission project!
Habitat for Humanity of Miami County selling Gift Cards
Looking for a great gift to give any time of year? Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties has the answer...Gift Cards!
Gift cards make such great gifts; and when you purchase through Habitat for Humanity, you are giving twice! Your special someone receives a great gift, and a percentage of your purchase supports Habitat for Humanity. Contact the Habitat for Humanity office (937-332-3763) during seasonal promotions to purchase a gift card from any of the following vendors:
Restaurants:
Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chilies, Chipotle, Chuck E. Cheese, Cold Stone Creamery, Cracker Barrel, Domino's, Fazoli’s, Honey Baked Ham, O’Charley’s, Outback Steahouse, Panera Bread, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster / Olive Garden, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday’s, Smash Burger, Starbucks, Steak ‘n Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse, TGI Fridays, Tim Horton’s, Wendy’s
Other Providers:
Amazon.com, American Eagle Outfitters, Auto Zone, Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Bath & Body Works, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cabela's, CVS Pharmacy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dunham's Sports, Express / Express for Men, Game Stop, Gap / Banana Republic / Old Navy, Golf Galaxy, Great Clips, Groupon.com, Hallmark, Home Depot, iTunes, JCPenny, JoAnn Fabrics And Crafts, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Maurices, Meijer, Menard’s, Nike, Sally Beauty Supply, Sears, Speedway / SuperAmerica, Staples, Target, T.J. Maxx / Marshall’s,Visa Gift Card, Walgreen’s, Wal-Mart
We are Helping to Keep Children Warm
The mitten tree in our sanctuary is nearly covered already; but there’s always room for more! The hats and mittens will be donated to Project Believe; and the deadline for those donations is Sunday, December 9. Thank you on behalf of the children who will be warm this year!
WHY IS THAT?
Why are the paraments purple during the Advent season?
The season of Advent is one that prepares us for the birth of Jesus, the Messiah. Because we confess that Jesus is Lord, we call him our King. In ancient days, purple was a royal color, because purple dye was extremely expensive and only the very wealthy (such as royalty) could afford it. The purple paraments remind us that we are getting ready for a king! Since purple is also used during Lent, some churches now use dark blue for their Advent paraments, reminding us that Jesus, the Light of the world, was born in the darkness of night.
Again this Advent, an empty manger will sit at the front of our sanctuary, while a hay-filled bucket will sit in the rear. Whenever you see an act in the spirit of Christmas, you are invited to take a handful of hay from the bucket and put it into the manger. By Christmas Eve, that manger should be full of hay! You are also invited to bring stuffed animals and place them around the manger to prepare for the coming of the Christ Child.
Take a Name from the Angle Tree
We are still looking for families who need help providing Christmas for their families. If you know someone who needs help, contact Kellie Peele by December 2 when the Angel Tree gift tags will be available. If you take a colored gift tag, please sign the attached white tag and put it into our Angel Tree mailbox so that we have a record of who is responsible for what gift. All gifts need to be returned by December 16 so they can be wrapped and distributed. If you prefer to donate money for gift cards, please make your check out to Nashville UCC and mark it “Angel Tree,” or give cash donations to Pastor Lynn.
Caroling on December 8
If you can carry a tune (and even if you can’t), why don’t you plan to go caroling to on Saturday, December 8? This is always a fun day as we serenade our home-bound parishioners (all in the key of C) with joyful holiday music! Meet in the east parking lot of the church at 9:30 a.m. on that day to go caroling to the folks in the Troy/Tipp City area; or at 1:00 p.m. to carol to the folks in the Dayton area. Better yet, plan to sing all day and have lunch with us, too! All are welcome!
Christmas Eve Service
Our annual Christmas Eve service of lessons and carols is scheduled for Monday, December 24 at 7:00 p.m. It will include traditional readings from scripture, music presented by the vocal and bell choirs, and a service of candle lighting. Celebrate Christmas joy by joining us.
Helping Hand Program Underway
150 boxes of pancake mix are needed for the Milton Union Council of Churches Helping Hands program this year. We’re already well on our way; but we’re not quite there yet. Donations can be put in the Eagles’ Nest room at the rear of the sanctuary by December 16. Thanks for your help!
December is fast approaching...
Here at our church we have the opportunity to help those who are less fortunate than us. The Rosebud Indian Reservation is in need of so much. They need gently used warm blankets, warm cloths, hats, gloves and coats. Baby items, clothing, gently used toys, baby care items. Canned goods, nourishing food like beef stew, soup, fruits and vegetables. Coffee, Tea, powdered milk, hot chocolate mix. As well as kitchen pots and pans.
Our shoebox ministry for the children is a wonderful way to bring some Christmas joy to children that otherwise may not experience this. For the past several years we have donated to this worthy cause. There are papers in the vestibule for suggestions to give the children. Please remember: no glass items, no products containing alcohol, no batteries. Please put things like hand lotion, etc., in zip-lock plastic bags.
The general donations mentioned first need to be at the church (which you can put in the nursery) by December 7. The shoeboxes need to be brought in by December 1. We will be wrapping them on December 2. Thank you so very much for your continued support! If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make check out to Nashville UCC and write Rosebud on the memo line. Once again...Thank you for all that you share!
Pastor Lynn's Sunday school Class & Bible Study Taking a Break
Because of the holidays and Pastor Lynn’s upcoming January vacation, both the Tuesday afternoon Bible study and Pastor Lynn’s Sunday school class will be taking a break. During the weeks of December 16, 23, and 30, as well as during the entire month of January, neither the Tuesday afternoon Bible study nor Pastor Lynn’s Sunday school class will meet. Both will resume on the first week of February.
Peanut Brittle Schedule
November 26 (Mon.) 8 AM to 1 PM
December 3 (Mon.) 8 AM to 1 PM
December 10 (Mon.) 8 AM to 1 PM
Help is needed. If you cannot work the entire time that day, even a few hours will be of help in giving everyone a break.
Notifications of any changes or cancellations due to weather or other situations will be made thru the One-Call system. Thank you for your support of the mission project!
Habitat for Humanity of Miami County selling Gift Cards
Looking for a great gift to give any time of year? Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties has the answer...Gift Cards!
Gift cards make such great gifts; and when you purchase through Habitat for Humanity, you are giving twice! Your special someone receives a great gift, and a percentage of your purchase supports Habitat for Humanity. Contact the Habitat for Humanity office (937-332-3763) during seasonal promotions to purchase a gift card from any of the following vendors:
Restaurants:
Applebee’s, Arby’s, Bob Evans, Buffalo Wild Wings, Burger King, Chilies, Chipotle, Chuck E. Cheese, Cold Stone Creamery, Cracker Barrel, Domino's, Fazoli’s, Honey Baked Ham, O’Charley’s, Outback Steahouse, Panera Bread, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, Red Lobster / Olive Garden, Red Robin, Ruby Tuesday’s, Smash Burger, Starbucks, Steak ‘n Shake, Subway, Taco Bell, Texas Roadhouse, TGI Fridays, Tim Horton’s, Wendy’s
Other Providers:
Amazon.com, American Eagle Outfitters, Auto Zone, Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Bath & Body Works, Bed Bath & Beyond, Cabela's, CVS Pharmacy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dunham's Sports, Express / Express for Men, Game Stop, Gap / Banana Republic / Old Navy, Golf Galaxy, Great Clips, Groupon.com, Hallmark, Home Depot, iTunes, JCPenny, JoAnn Fabrics And Crafts, Kohl’s, Lowe’s, Macy’s, Maurices, Meijer, Menard’s, Nike, Sally Beauty Supply, Sears, Speedway / SuperAmerica, Staples, Target, T.J. Maxx / Marshall’s,Visa Gift Card, Walgreen’s, Wal-Mart
We are Helping to Keep Children Warm
The mitten tree in our sanctuary is nearly covered already; but there’s always room for more! The hats and mittens will be donated to Project Believe; and the deadline for those donations is Sunday, December 9. Thank you on behalf of the children who will be warm this year!
WHY IS THAT?
Why are the paraments purple during the Advent season?
The season of Advent is one that prepares us for the birth of Jesus, the Messiah. Because we confess that Jesus is Lord, we call him our King. In ancient days, purple was a royal color, because purple dye was extremely expensive and only the very wealthy (such as royalty) could afford it. The purple paraments remind us that we are getting ready for a king! Since purple is also used during Lent, some churches now use dark blue for their Advent paraments, reminding us that Jesus, the Light of the world, was born in the darkness of night.
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