Today’s Prayer

Through him we received grace and apostleship to call all the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith for his name’s sake. And you also are among those Gentiles who are called to belong to Jesus Christ. —Romans 1:5,6 (NIV)

Father, can it be so simple?  We are saved through faith in Jesus Christ by grace alone.  Why?  We are sinners.  Is your love for us that great?   You loved us so much that you sent your Son to be born as true man of a virgin so we too can be saved by his later death and resurrection.  Father, keep our faith strongly rooted in the gospel.  Help us to keep our eyes turned toward heaven and the eternal glory promised us there with you.  Thank you, Jesus, for your great unselfish love.  We pray in your name. Amen.

 

Advent Worship

Midweek Advent worship services conclude this Wednesday,  December 18 at 6:30 pm.  Church Council is hosting  a free, fellowship dinner each  of tacos beginning at 5:30 pm.  A sign-up sheet for desserts is in the narthex.

 

Christmas Worship

The Sunday School children will help lead our worship next Sunday, December 22 as the Chrismons on our tree will guide our worship.  Monday evening worship will be held on Monday, December 23.  Christmas Eve Candlelight, a Service of Lessons and Carols, will be at 6:30 pm.  Christmas Day worship will be at 9:00 am.

 

Christmas Worship Invitations

Invitations for our Christmas services are available in the narthex for you to share with family members, friends, and acquaintances.  Please take as many as you are able to give away!  Please also pray that God will bless our efforts to share his Word with our community.

 

Open Forum & Voters' Meeting

An Open Forum & Voters' Meeting will be held today, Sunday, December 15 after fellowship. Elections for open positions and the 2020 budget will be on the agenda. 

 

Poinsettias

Members once again have the opportunity to purchase poinsettias to adorn the altar area for Christmas.  The cost for a poinsettia is $15.  Order envelopes are available in the narthex.  Orders are due Sunday, December 15.  Plants can be taken home after worship on Christmas.

 

Baby Shower Save the Date

The women of Living Water would like to host a baby shower luncheon for Jenilee and Baby Girl Voss on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.  They are registered at Target, Amazon, and lovevery.com.  Any questions please call or message Tami Pautz.

 

Christmas for Kids

Thank you to everyone who donated items, volunteered their time, or prayed for our event. 

 

Advent by Candlelight

Thank you to all the ladies who attended Advent by Candlelight last Sunday.  We pray your Advent season was blessed by the time spent in God’s Word together.

 

Sunday School Schedule

Sunday School will not meet next Sunday, December 22 or December 29.  The regular schedule will resume on January 5.

 

Usher Schedules

Ushers schedules for January through June 2020 are available in the narthex.

 

Snowbirds

Are you heading south to warmer weather for the winter?  Please let our church office know your mailing address and the dates when it should be used.  Janeen Roska can be contacted at church@livingwaterlutheran.com or on her cell phone.  You can find a local church on wels.net.

 

Pastor Voss on Vacation

Pastor Voss will be on vacation from December 31 through January 6. If you need emergency pastoral assistance from December 31 - January 2, please contact Pastor Micah Martin (262-975-0827) or Pastor John Bortulin (262-232-2202) from St. John's, Mukwonago. If you need emergency pastoral assistance from January 3-6, please contact Pastor Wayne Shevey (636-443-3779).