Worship fully and take time to experience God’s presence.

Here’s some activities to help you Worship Fully:

· Participate in the Advent Devotionals or Advent Liturgies.
· Invite a friend over and see how they’re doing. Listen well.
· Have your kids read the Christmas story while setting up the nativity.

For one night, unplug from all technology and social media. In a world full

· of noise, be intentional about quiet time.
· Turn the radio off in the car and spend 10 minutes thanking God for the ways He has blessed you. · Listen to the Advent Conspiracy playlist on Spotify. Let the lyrics settle into your heart.

This Sunday we step into one of the most powerful and imaginative visions in Scripture—Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones. It’s a scene filled with despair, hopelessness, and death…until God begins to move.

What does it look like to trust God when all we see are “dry bones” in our own lives? How do we speak life, hope, and renewal when the world feels worn down? Join us as we explore the surprising faith of Ezekiel, the God who breathes life into the impossible, and the Advent promise that even our darkest valleys are not beyond God’s reach. Come be renewed.

Preacher/Presider: Rev. Jake Fain  
Assisting: Nate Fain 
Ushers: Karen Laughlin & Bobby Laughlin 
God’s Story: Becky Voges 
Music: Steven Robbins  
Communion: Ann Keeler & Becky Voges 
Greeter: Jeannie Kawazoe 
Media: Mike & Kellie Stallings 

First Footing is nearing the completion of construction phase 2 of their program, which will add 24 more beds for adults who are experiencing homelessness. This will increase bed capacity to 66, not including inclement weather shelter days. Last year nearly 500 people sought shelter and the waiting list was as high as 90 people, so the added beds will help better serve the community need.

First Footing purchased a wonderful bed system but needs help assembling the beds. Due to the timing of construction, help is needed on the weekdays of Thursday 12/11/25 and Friday 12/12/25 from 8am-12pm and 1-5pm both days. They will need about 10 people for each time slot. If you know of people who may be able to assist, here is the Sign Up Genius link with slots and instructions:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA4AD28A4F8C25-60717820-assembling

Thanks for your payers and for any help you can lend-

Kellie Stallings

Greetings, Peace Lutheran!

I will be out of the office December 23 - January 20 for my wedding and honeymoon! Please submit all January newsletter items, church duties substitutions, eblast announcements, and special music submissions before December 15th. I will be working ahead and preparing all worship materials before I leave. I will be unable to make any changes or updates to the eblast, newsletter, and worship materials in my absence.

Thank you!

Office Admin
Madison Clark
office@peacenb.org