*Sunday, December 2, 2007
Psalm: 122
Old Covenant Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9
New Covenant Lesson: Mark 13:24-37
*Sunday, December 9, 2007
Psalm: 72:1-7, 18-19
Old Covenant Lesson: Isaish 2:1-5
New Covenant Lesson: Matthew 3:1-12
*Sunday, December 16, 2007
Psalm: 96
Old Covenant Lesson: Isaiah 35:1-10
New Covenant Lesson: Mark 1:1-8
*Sunday, December 23, 2007
Psalm: 89:1-4, 19-26
Old Covenant Lesson: Isaiah 7:10-16
New Covenant Lesson: Matthew 1:18-25
*Sunday, December 30, 2007
Psalm: 148
Lesson from God’s Word: Luke 2:1-20
Lesson from God’s Word: Luke 2:21-40
This special offering of the PCUSA will be received on December 23rd. There are 2 projects which receive funds through this offering:
The racial ethnic schools and colleges of the PCUSA, and the Assistance Programs of the Board of Pensions.
There are eight schools within the PCUSA which serve primarily racial ethnic students. The offering is an important source of funding for their ministry to students. The assistance program of the Board of Pensions “fills the gaps” when regular medical and pension programs fail to meet the needs of persons served by the Board.
Order forms for Christmas Poinsettias are still available in the back of the Sanctuary. The cost for each poinsettia is $7.50. Please fill out each form and return with payment to Sue Saufley Sullivan, or the Church Office, by December 9th.
This has been a long time coming, but the new 2008 Directory (published December 2, 2007) is now available. The Directory information, mailing labels, birthdays/anniversaries and other information used in the office is all now in one database for easy updating. Speaking of updating – the office has done its best to have all the information in the new Directory accurate, but of course that will never happen. When you have corrections and new information, please remember to keep the office informed.
On November 15th, the United Presbyterian Church (together with other downtown Harrodsburg churches) was honored by Harrodsburg First, Inc. The certificate which we received reads:
In Appreciation of Long-term Service and Support of the Downtown Community, This certificate is awarded to: The United Presbyterian Church
Given by: Harrodsburg First, Inc.
Attention: Talent Show participants needed!
Where: United Presbyterian Church of Harrodsburg
When: Friday, January 25, 2008
Our annual Talent Show is coming up and it is time to think about displays of musical, theatrical, vocal and other talents to entertain at this years “Dinner Theater Talent Night”.
The meal for the night’s entertainment will include: Steak, Salad, Veggies, a Potato dish, Rolls and Dessert. Cost for the meal plus talent show is $5 per ticket.
Anyone interested in signing up for the talent show should contact Pat Davis or the Church Office. Remember: Your talent is needed!
December 2 – 1st Sunday of Advent – Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
December 2 – 5:00 Session Meeting (November/December combined)
December 3 – 10:30 Kate Riker Circle
December 3 – 6:30 Property Committee Meeting
December 9 – “Hanging of the Greens” – Chrismons
December 10 – 4:00 Evangelism & Outreach Committee Meeting
December 12 – Stewardship & Finance Committee Meeting
December 15 – 12:30 GO to see Laura Wilder Christmas
One of our church members, Chris Kolakowski, has written an article about Harrodsburg native William Gentry during the Battle of Bataan, entitled “A Kentuckian on Bataan”. William Gentry was a member of United Presbyterian Church. The article may be viewed or downloaded from http://www.kyhumanities.org/newsletter.cfm, or there will be a copy in the Church Office.
Christmas Poinsettia order forms are now available in the back of the Church Sanctuary. the cost for each poinsettia is $7.50. Please fill our each form and return with payment to Sue Saufley Sullivan, or the Church Office, by December 9.
The Kate Riker Circle is now collecting contributions to help the large number of needy families, who have children in Mercer County and Harlow School. The money collected will be turned over to Vickie Preston, who is in charge of the Family Pride center. Mrs. Preston know about the needs of these children and their families. It is an effort to bring happiness and to fill a need at this Christmas time.
If you plan to contribute to this fund, your check should be made out to the Kate Riker Circle – “For the Family christmas Fund”. Checks or cash should be given to Jane Adrian, Shirley Howe, or Louise Dean by December 4th.
Thank you,
Louise Dean, Chair
Kate Riker Circle
