Please pray for:
Ken and Nancy Visser and family on the loss of Ken's sister-in-law Newana; Zila Healey who had a stroke and is home recovering; Melanie McNitt; Lisa Gandelot who slipped and fell and severely damaged her shoulder...she is now recovering from a shoulder replacement; Lorna Peebles; Bill Olstrom who has shingles; Boden Vrondran; Denny Jesiek; Sarah's friend, Aiden; Gary Peters; Ken Visser; Bob Visser; Cathy Stark Hawley; Donna Kline; Vic Patrick; Lou Thumser; Jeff Cook; Tom Reid; John Doidge (brother of Lorna Peebles); Jeff Olstrom; Leslie (Sally Lilak's friend from Florida); Josh Fizer (Paul and Liz's nephew); Ben Wiklanski (Ken Kline’s nephew) ; Josh Spears; Stacey Vondra (Bob Bryan's daughter); Rich and Wava Dietrich's sister-in-law, Lynda, who is struggling with Dementia; Artie Jones; Stephanie Saad; Kristine Olstrom; Mary Jason; Bonnie Grover; Ken Kline; Our Nursing Home Residents: Jim and Marie Shepard, Gayle Gotts, Nancy LaCroix.
**Please let us know if you need someone added to or removed from the list! Thank you!**
When your Music Director of 54 years retires, it only seems right to celebrate and honor him on multiple occasions. A large celebration will take place in the Spring when we have everyone back, however, we want to acknowledge Bob and his service before he leaves. Please join us following worship on December 1st to celebrate Bob and all that he has given to our church. This will be a pot luck brunch...please bring a dish to pass! Bob will continue to gift us with his music through the end of the year (weather permitting) and we will certainly miss him dearly.
We always look forward to the annual Christmas Pageant which will be held on December 15th. We are planning a “different” Christmas pageant this year, and would like some volunteers to help plan and execute this event. Whether you are an adult or child, if you are interested in creating a moving and beautiful pageant, please let Stacey know. If you want to call or text, my number is 231-459-6552. I am looking for creators, actors, costume creators, and set builders.
Our next Meet and Eat is December 9th. Dinner is at 5:30 pm. Please come, and bring a friend or two! It would be helpful if you could sign up so we know how much food to prepare. The sign-up will be in the Sanctuary Hallway and Fellowship Hall, or you may email Stacey at StaceyChipman317@gmail.com.
If you forget to sign up and want to come, PLEASE COME anyway! We will have plenty! It's all about the Loaves and Fishes!
December 1st: Hanging of the Greens; Bob Bryan's Retirement Brunch...bring a dish to pass and we will celebrate the years that Bob has given to our church!
December 8th: Advent Happening (new date!); Toys for Tots/Care and Share items due!
December 15th: Christmas Pageant; Grand Baby Shower for Pastor Jaime
December 22nd: Bring a Christmas cookie, treat, snack to share during fellowship! (new date)
December 24th: Christmas Eve Service; Christmas Joy Offering
March 1st: Gidley Scholarship Applications Due. Email office for a scholarship application.
Online Giving for First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan
The looks of the Presbyterian Foundation giving page has changed! It is much easier to navigate than previously! Check it out! It's easy to sign up for online giving to First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan! Either scan the code or click on the following link!