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EBENEZER LUTHERAN CHURCH December 2013LAKE STEVENS, WASHINGTON Vol. 29, No. 12

Advent/Christmas Schedule

Inside this issue:

Sunday Education 2Preschool 2W.A.T.CH. 2Council Corner 2Special Thanks 2Events Page 3Ministries of Ebenezer 4Our December Birthdays 5The Prayer Corner 5YOE News 6Readings for Worship 7December Senior Luncheon 7Special Thanks (Cont.) 7In the News 8

Special points ofinterest:•Christmas Rehearsal & Program 2

•Preschool Christmas Programs 2

•Order Your Poinsettias ............. 3

•Fair Trade Fair .......................... 3

•Christmas Bake Sale ............... 3

•Pastor’s 25th Celebratiion ......... 3

•Decorate the Church ................ 3

•Norwegian Pancake Breakfast . 3

•MS/HS Youth Activities .......... 6

•Senior Luncheon ...................... 7

December 11st Sunday in Advent

Worship Services with Holy Communion8:30 am & 10:30 am

Sunday School Classes &Christmas Program Rehearsal

9:40 am

December 4Mid-Week Advent Service

Advent Soup Supper6:00 pm

Holden Evening Prayer Service7:00 pm

December 82nd Sunday in Advent

Worship Services8:30 am & 10:30 am


9:40 am




December 153rd Sunday in Advent

Worship Services with Holy Communion& Choir’s 2013 Christmas Cantata

8:30 am & 10:30 am


9:40 am




December 224th Sunday in Advent

(One Service Only)Worship Service &

Sunday School Christmas Program9:30 am

December 24Christmas Eve Services

(Tuesday Evening)Candlelight Worship Services

5:00 & 10:00 pm

December 291st Sunday of Christmas

(One Service Only)Worship Service

9:30 am

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The first person to identifyall the countries representedin this border will receive a

Christmas prize if youcontact Roseanne in the

church office, 425-334-0421.

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Sunday EducationDECEMBER LESSONSIn Sunday School preschool-5th gradestudents will learn about:

• Isaiah’s prophecy about the baby whowould come and be called Immanuel.

• The angel who visited Joseph to tellhim Mary would bear a son who wouldsave people from their sins and that heshould give the baby the name Jesus.

• The story of Jesus’ birth, the angelswho told the shepherds where to findhim, and the shepherds visit to Mary,Joseph, and the Christ child.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAMDECEMBER 22 AT 9:30 AM

The Christmasperformance will includeparts for Middle andHigh School studentsand singing favorite

Christmas carols for preschool and up.

Rehearsals for the MS/HS students:

• Wednesdays, December 4, 11, and 18from 6:15-6:50 pm.

All youth will be practicing their songsduring the Sunday School hour onSundays, December 1, 8, and 15.

CHRISTMAS BREAKSUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE• December 22: Christmas Program

during 9:30 service.• December 29 - on break: We will

resume our 9:40 am Sunday Schoolclasses on January 5, 2014.

MUSTARD SEEDSEleven Pre-K-5th grade children andparents met Saturday, November 23. Theyenjoyed Turkey games and crafts, createdThank You cards for servicemen andwomen, and ate Harvest snacks. They arelooking forward to their next adventure!

ADULT CLASSOn Sundays, December 8 and 15, in theFireside Room from 9:40-10:25 am, PastorBenson will lead a study on Advent themesin the Bible as we prepare for Christmas.

Preschool W.A.T.CH.Classes will resume January 8, 2014.Check the January VOICE for more info.

NOVEMBER’S REPORTWe just ended our food unit. Each Pre-Kchild brought an apple to class to helpmake some delicious applesauce. Thesmell permeating the Preschool wasdelightful and the applesauce was yummy.

While making the applesauce theylearned a special scripture verse, Psalm17:8, “Keep me as the apple of your eye,hide me under the shadow of your wings.”We learned God is our promise and thatpromise came true when Jesus was born.

WHAT’S NEW IN DECEMBERDecember is a special month filled withthe Christmas story about baby Jesusour Savior and the precious crafts madeby each preschooler for their families.

Preschoolers will also learn somefavorite Christmas carols. Parents andfamilies, join us to hear the children singduring the last 20 minutes of class time:

• Pre-K AM: December 18 at 11:25 am• Pre-K PM: December 18 at 2:50 pm• 2-Day classes: December 20 at

11:10 am. Both performances will beheld upstairs in the Sanctuary.

• 1-Day Toddler classes: Circle time atparent pickup the week of December 17

Christmas break is from December 23through January 3. May your Christmas befilled with precious memories.

HOLIDAY EVERGREEN FUNDRAISER!Great News! A few items are left fromthis fundraiser. You can purchase thembetween worship services or at thePreschool desk, 425-397-6374, duringDecember. We’ve almost reached ourgoal of selling 200 items.

SNOW POLICYIn case we get snow in December,please review our snow policy online atwww.ebenezerlakestevens.org.

(Wednesdays At The CHurch)

Council CornerHighlights of 11/12/13 Meeting

Treasurer’s Report:• Total YTD income is at 94 percent.• A special appeal letter will be sent to

the congregation.• All accounts payable are current.

Pastor’s Report:• We have had a number of visitors

recently. Pastor encouraged us towelcome and visit with them.

Ministry Action Reports:• Education: Ray Delgado reported that

five members of the Youth Groupparticipated in the Big Day of Serving.

• Fellowship: A group of women aretaking the church van to IKEA.

• Property: A T-Coil antenna system willbe installed in the Sanctuary formembers with hearing aids.

Special ThanksTusen Takk, Norwegian Pancake CrewOur family appreciates the kindness andgenerosity you have shown. Mom lovesthe Saturdays at the Breakfast. You haveall done a wonderful job supporting a funand beneficial cause. –Hugs & love fromthe Nesse family: Rita, Greg, Kirsten,Andy, Jan, & Gunn

With Love to EbenezerThank you for all you have done for Mike.Ebenezer brought the joy of his life aliveagain. You and your church are a greatblessings to many. –Toni Forsman

Generous DonationThank you so much. This year we havebeen able to reach hundreds more youththanks to amazing supporters like you. –Corey, Lutherwood

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Events PageORDER CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

DEADLINE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

You may purchase poinsettiasto decorate our Sanctuary forChristmas in memory of or inhonor of a loved one. The costis $8 each this year.

Call Carolyn Lund, 425-334-2535, formore information. Order forms are on thecounter in the Narthex.

FAIR TRADE FAIRSUNDAYS, DECEMBER 1, 8, 15, & 22

Have you startedshopping for Christmasgifts? Do you likehomemade crafts? Good

news! Social Ministry will be sellinghandcrafted, Fair Trade items from aroundthe world between services. They makeexcellent gifts for family and friends.

BOOK CLUBMONDAY, DECEMBER 2 ~ 6 PM

A short, lively discussionof November’s book,The School of EssentialIngredients by EricaBauermeister, will take

place in the Fellowship Hall. Come tolisten to the discussion and to see if this isa book you would like to read. December’sbook will be distributed at the meeting:The Healing by Jonathan Odell. Everyoneis welcome to attend. Questions? ContactJoAnn Cross, 425-334-8540.

OFFERING ENVELOPES

The 2014 offeringenvelopes have beenordered and shouldarrive in December.

Check the weekly announcements for infoabout when they will be available.Contact: Dianne Major, 425-238-9276.

If you have not yet turned in yourEstimate of Giving cards, please do soright away which will help us establish aresponsible budget.

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALEEBENEZER’S FELLOWSHIP HALL

DECEMBER 14 ~ 10 AM-3 PM

You will want toattend the best bakesale in the LakeStevens area! If youhaven’t signed up tobring baked goods, it is not too late. CallBetty Bauer, 425-334-6332, or PatJackson, 425-923-5113.

We are looking for donations ofcookies, cakes, pies, candies, sweetbreads, dinner rolls, bread, andScandinavian or Norwegian breads,lefse, and cookies. There will be doorprizes every hour of the bake sale.

NORWEGIAN PANCAKE BREAKFASTDECEMBER 21 ~ 7:30-10:30 AM

Come to this all-you-can-eat breakfaston the third Saturday of the month. Costis $5; children under four are free.

We appreciate your support for theNovember benefit which generated over$420 for Typhoon Haiyan victims. Inaddition, we thankeveryone whowas present tohelp us recognizeGunn Nesse’soutstandingcontributions to NPB for over 14 years.

2014 AUCTIONAPRIL 26 ~ 4:30 PM

Would you like to donatean item for our annualauction? We have set agoal of 45 items in thelive auction and 75 in thesilent auction. Please get your donationin soon so we can meet our goal.Donated items must be received byMarch 30 so we will have time toprepare them for the auction. Call PatJackson, 425-923-5113, or Betty Bauer,425-334-6332, ASAP. Watch for more infoon ticket sales for this exciting evening.

PASTOR BENSON’S25TH ANNIVERSARY IN MINISTRY

CELEBRATION & POTLUCKDECEMBER 8 ~ 11:30 AM

Everyone is invited!We want to thankPastor for his 12 yearsas pastor at Ebenezerand to honor him for25 years of ministrywith the ELCA.

Members of Ebenezer are creating amemory/photo album for Pastor Benson.On Sunday, December 1, scrapbook paperwill be set up on a table in the FellowshipHall for you to write personal comments tohim.

Please bring a potluck dish to shareand enjoy a wonderful time of fellowshipand celebration on Sunday, the 8th. If youhave any questions or if you have photosyou would like to contribute, please callCarolyn Lund, 425-334-2535.

WHAT’S UPWITH FELLOWSHIP?

• Decorate the Church for Christmas ~Sunday, December 1, after the 10:30service. Let’s make our house ofworship as beautiful as our homes forthe holidays. It only takes a smallamount of time if lots of people help.Thank you.

• Snowshoeing for Everyone ~ Saturday,December 14, leave the church by8 am. The location may be weatherdependent. Be sure to bring a lunchand plenty of water in your backpack.Some snowshoes are available to useat no cost. Donations for van expenseswould be appreciated. Contact KenCross, 425-334-8540, for details.

• Pinochle ~ Saturday, December 14,promptly at 5 pm. Love to playpinochle? Come for a good time. Bringa friend and a dinner snack to share.We’ll see you there.

• Cribbage ~ Cancelled in December. Seeyou January 19 from 2-5 pm.

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FAST TEAMS HOST SOUP SUPPERS

Each FAST Team will need three people toset up and cook four pots of soup and fourpeople to help with cleanup. To serve, callyour team leaders. The FAST Teamschedule for Advent soup suppers is:

• #5 (Ronnestad) on December 4 at 6 pm• #7 (Bracht) on December 11 at 6 pm• #6 (Wilson) on December 18 at 6 pm

The Advent services start at 7 pm.

F.A.S.T. TEAM #6

The leaders for December are Don andSue Wilson. The following members willbe called to help:

DECEMBER

Bergerson, Mike & MarcellaDutcher, Rob & VirginiaFeizbakhsh, EileenGrohn, Delain & CherylJorgensen, ShirleyKuehl, Wayne & CCMcDonald, BettyMcSherry, MarleneOtusanya, Kemi, Destiny, MichaelOwens, DavePalmer, JudyThompson, PeggieWelch, JonellWilson, Don & Sue

THANK YOU, FAST TEAM #5

FAST Team #5 led by Harold and DottyRonnestad served in November. They dida wonderful job making our worshipenriching, fulfilling, and especiallymeaningful. Thank you.

FAST TEAM #7 MEETING

The members of FAST Team #7 andleaders, Rex and Debbie Bracht, will helpwith Sunday morning duties in January.Look for a mailing in December if you are amember of this team.

Ministries of EbenezerPASTOR’S BIBLE STUDY

Pastor Benson’sThursday morningBible Study beginsat 10 am. Join us

each week, except December 26, in theFireside Room as we dig deeper into thescripture lessons to be read the followingSunday. Refreshments are served.

MAR-CILLA CIRCLETUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 ~ 11:30 AM

The ladies of Mar-CillaCircle will enjoy aChristmas potluck andfellowship. In Januarythey will continue theirBible study entitled Spiritual Warfare. Allladies are invited!

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY AT STEPP’SMONDAY, DECEMBER 16 ~ 6:30 PM

All women are invitedto this Bible study atJanice Stepp’s home.Bring your Bible. Thisyear’s theme is In GoodCompany: Stories of Biblical Women.The subject this month is “Miriam, aLoving Protector.” Questions? CallJanice, 425-334-5443.

COMMUNITY SUPPER NEEDS

We are collecting boxes of macaroni andcheese and canned green beans. Pleaseleave all your donated items in thebaskets under the signup sheet in theFellowship Hall. Thank you for yourdonations. For more information [email protected].

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

We all know we all sin, butwe often hear about badthings happening to goodpeople. Is this scripturallysound? (Hint: Job 2:3)

HOLIDAY GIVING

Many peoplelike to givefinancial giftsto the churchnear theChristmasseason. These

gifts are always appreciated.

For those planning to donate, Sunday,December 29, will be your last opportunityto have donations recorded for 2013 taxpurposes.

FELLOWSHIP NEEDS ~ DECEMBER

Ground decaf and regular coffee arebeing collected for fellowship activitiesand meetings. Please mark all donations“Fellowship” and leave them in thekitchen. Thanks to everyone who providesthese supplies.

WOMEN OF THE ELCATRIENNIAL GATHERING

JULY 24-27, 2014

The Early Birdregistrationdeadline for thisevent in Charlotte,North Carolina isJanuary 6, 2014.Registration

information can be found on the Women’sMinistry Bulletin Board in the FellowshipHall or online at www.welcatg.org.

Questions can also be directed to theNorthwest Washington WELCA TriennialGathering promoter, Maureen Mitchell,360-659-6404 or [email protected],or Janice Stepp, 425-334-5443.

Currently, two women are going fromEbenezer. You will be inspired andencouraged and will be among womensharing their love for Jesus Christ withhearts for doing mission in his name.

I look forward to going to NorthCarolina with you in 2014! –Janice

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Our December Birthdays

Birth DateName (month/day)

Dutcher, Andrew 12/1Crowley, Chase 12/2Delgado, Ray 12/2Holmes, Ann 12/4Cash, Shannon 12/7Large, Darra 12/8Hoover, Mary 12/9Kilburn, Amanda 12/10Anderson, Sandra 12/11Staffenhagen, Melissa 12/11Briske, Jane 12/12Martuch, Nicolas 12/12

If you have an urgent need, call AliceWerner, 425-334-6845, or Margaret Ren,425-334-3843, the prayer chain leaders,

who will contactmembers of theprayer chain tobegin praying. Weencourage allmembers of our

congregation to pray regularly for thefollowing members to strengthen andbind the Body of Christ:

Members of the Congregation:Tyler Caulfield - life’s issuesJordan DiMonda - drug addictionPat Jackson - upcoming back surgeryJoanie Pavlic - seizuresJack Turner - chemotherapy

Homebound or Special Care Residents:Waleene Gardner Bill Wilson

Extended Family with Needs:Tane Adams (Korrine Gust’s friend) - bone

marrow transplantBetty Berger (Pat Jackson’s cousin) - cancerBetty Bird (Myron Hovland’s cousin) -

recovering from surgery

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Schuchard, Mitchell 12/13Caton, Alison 12/14Otusanya, Destiny 12/14Cross, JoAnn 12/15Heineck, Peggy 12/15Clarke, Frank 12/17Olson, Angelina 12/17Olson, Anthony 12/17Schuchard, Pam 12/17Brown, Betty 12/18Hurt, Lindsey 12/18Johnson, Tal 12/18

Christine Bishop (Betty Brown’s sister) -heart condition & hospice

Jim Bruins (Eileen Bruins’ son) - leukemiaRobert Davison (Pam Shultz’s stepfather)

- medical issuesJuli England (Cindy Rhodes’ friend) - cancerLeRoy Ettling (Kirk & Fran Clapper’s

friend) - chemotherapyKayla Gay (Helen Hendrickson’s niece)Harriette Groth (Fran Clapper’s friend) -

chemotherapyLeah Hammersmark (K. Eliason’s niece)Lillian Hone (Kandi Shouman’s mother) -

cancerSue Huffman (Jane Briske’s friend) -

radiation treatmentRay Hussey (Fran Clapper’s cousin) -

chemotherapyRon & Margie Kickert (C. Nelson’s parents)Evelyn Kimball (Angie Kimball’s baby) -

born prematureSue Loveless (Ken Cross’s sister) -

chemotherapyWayne Marks (Sandy Marks’ son)Rosalynn Mathern (Andi Holmes’ sister) -

recovering from miscarriageBuzzy McGee (Kathy Huber’s brother)

Winnie McGee (Kathy Huber’s mother)Marilee Payne (W. Gardner’s sister-in-law)Lisa Pearson (Ken Cross’s niece) - cancerBernie Poremba (Nancy Poremba’s

brother) - cancerLevi Read (Andi Holmes’ cousin)Mark Rice (Alice Werner’s nephew)Bobbi Schneidewend (Betty Bauer’s

cousin’s wife) - chemotherapyJohn Schuchard (P. Schuchard’s husband)Laura Signorello (Kathy Parzyk & Debbie

May’s stepsister) - cancer treatmentsAlonna Sofie (Kathy Huber’s friend) - cancerJon Stetler (Korrine Gust’s nephew) -

depressionMartha Stuart (Lia Stuart’s mother-in-law)

- leukemia treatmentsBrian Tate (Dee Anne Williams’ son-in-law)Meggi Ward (Susan Shephard’s friend)Burke Williams (Pat Jackson’s classmate) -

recovering from surgery

For All Our Military and Their Families:Josh Main, David Peterson, Ethan Stuart,

Kole SylteAfghanistan: Arie McSherryJapan: Sid Hendrickson Jr.Okinawa: Scott & Selena Viboch


Parsons, Christopher 12/18Spencer, Terri 12/19Redland, Michele 12/20Cash, Kevin 12/21Egtvet, Ricke 12/21Peterson, Sam 12/21Werner, Marjorie 12/22Poppe, Tom 12/26Crowley, Chad 12/27Bersas, Ellen 12/28Stewart, Eric 12/30Holmes, Abbi 12/31

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YOE NewsDate Time Place Event

December 1 6-8 pm Youth Room YOE MS/HS FellowshipDecember 4 6:15-6:50 pm Youth Room/Sanctuary MS/HS Christmas Program RehearsalDecember 11 6:15-6:50 pm Youth Room/Sanctuary MS/HS Christmas Program RehearsalDecember 15 11:45 am Youth Room EYC MeetingDecember 15 6-8 pm Youth Room YOE MS/HS FellowshipDecember 18 6:15-6:50 pm Youth Room/Sanctuary MS/HS Christmas Program RehearsalDecember 21 7:30-10:30 am Fellowship Hall Norwegian Pancake Breakfast

2014 SCRIPTURE CALENDAR SALES

AVAILABLE NOW!YOE will continuefilling orders forGod’s CreationCalendars. The cost

is $7 each for these beautiful wallcalendars. Look for the display and theorder sheet in the Fellowship Hall.

• YOE MS/HS FellowshipSundays, December 1 & 15 ~ 6-8 pm

Join us for fun, fellowship, and snacks!Please see the signup sheet on the YouthBoard for parents and adults wishing tohost in January 2014 on the first and thirdSundays of each month. Fellowship canalso be held at your home.

Watch your email for updates and/ortalk to the Youth Contacts above.

• Norwegian Pancake Breakfast,Saturday, December 21

If even one youth shows up to help atbreakfast, YOE receives a percentage of netproceeds to fund activities. Don’t miss out.Please sign up on the Youth Board.

THE BIG DAY OF SERVING REPORT

The Big Dayof Servingwas a hugesuccess. Itmay havebeen cold andwindy,but we live in

Washington so it definitely could havebeen worse.

Five YOE members attended thisevent: Angela, Elizabeth, Ray, Daniel, andCourtney. In spite of the weather, it wasreally fun! We got to meet new peoplefrom different churches.

We first went to the Mukilteo YMCAand did tasks like folding towels,

Youth Contacts: Virginia Dutcher, 360-568-6258, Courtney Stepp, 425-210-3176, & Ray Delgado, 425-512-9244.

cleaning up the new teen center, andputting labels on postcards. We thenwent back to Trinity Lutheran College tohave lunch and devotions.

After lunch we worked on the rooftopgarden and pulled weeds. We completedthat task within an hour and then helpedrake leaves by the parking garage. TheBig Day was so much fun and a greatlearning experience.

I encourage anyone who enjoyshelping others and the community toattend The Big Day of Serving next year!–Elizabeth

NWWA SYNOD YOUTH LEADERS’RETREAT REPORT

Ray Delgado, Virginia Dutcher, andCourtney Stepp attended this event atLutherwood in Bellingham. The themewas Intentionally Grounded. We wereable to connect with other ELCA childrenand youth leaders and share ourexperiences. Some of the highlights werePrayer Stations in the Chapel and aworkshop experiencing and practicingempathetic listening and understanding.

At the retreat we explored our calls toministry and our gifts and had time torelax, chat, and reflect. We learned waysto care for ourselves while caring for andnurturing others. –Ray, Courtney, Virginia

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December 1 8:30 & 10:30 amDecember 4 Soup Supper - 6:00 pm

Advent Service - 7:00 pmDecember 8 8:30 & 10:30 amDecember 11 Soup Supper - 6:00 pm

Advent Service - 7:00 pmDecember 15 8:30 & 10:30 am

2013 Christmas CantataDecember 18 Soup Supper - 6:00 pm

Advent Service - 7:00 pmDecember 22 9:30 am

Sunday School Christmas ProgramDecember 24 5:00 & 10:00 pm

Christmas Eve Candlelight ServicesDecember 29 9:30 am

December 1 (Communion)

1st Lesson: Isaiah 2:1-5

Psalm: Psalm 122

2nd Lesson: Romans 13:11-14

Gospel: Matthew 24:36-44

December 8


Psalm: Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19



December 15 (Communion)


Psalm: Psalm 146:5-10

2nd Lesson: James 5:7-10


December 22


Psalm: Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19



December 29


Psalm: Psalm 148

2nd Lesson: Hebrews 2:10-18


Readings for Worship

Senior LuncheonDecemberSeniorLuncheonTheme: Merry

Christmas!Date: Thursday, December 5Time: 11:30 am for beverages; lunch is

served at noonMain Dish: Turkey and dressing

The Monrovians will be playing for us thismonth. We are encouraging everyone towear something with a Christmas theme ifyou want to.

Please bring a side dish to share andjoin us for a special time visiting withfriends. Volunteers are always welcomeand needed. For more information pleasecall Lynn Moller, 360-722-4905.

Special Thanks (Cont. from page 2)In Our LossA big thank you to Pastor for being herefor us in the loss of our dear son Mark.We appreciate all the cards and prayers.In our great time of need, we realizedwhat our Ebenezer family means to us.–Don & Margaret Ren & family

Our Faithful VolunteersWe want to thank a few of the individualswho have served faithfully behind thescenes during 2013. We appreciate:

• Susan Shephard, Bookkeeper; DianneMajor, Financial Secretary; and LonShultz, Website Manager.

• Diana Cross for creating PowerPointsfor worship services.

• The members of Altar Guild whoprepare for Sunday and specialchurch-year services.

• All those who bake the bread forcommunion services and Pat Jacksonwho keeps the schedule.

• Crystal Johanson, Annetta Silcox,Sheri Martinez, Betty Bauer, Jan

Sunday School Classes9:40-10:25 am

December 1, 8, & 15

Lundquist (who served many monthsconsecutively), and Barb Lyon forpreparing the Sanctuary for services.

• Lee Albertsen who sends out memorialgift acknowledgments.

• All the wonderful quilters for all thebeautiful quilts distributed worldwide.

I Am So Thankful for You!A big THANK YOU to all the wonderful ladieswho help with the bulletins, proofread, andprepare bulk mailings: Sandra Anderson,Donna Holm, Hazel Johnson, Dee AnneWilliams, Betty Bauer, JoAnn Cross, DottyRonnestad, and Virginia Dutcher. You are aspecial blessing to me! I especially want toremember our precious friend PhyllisGustafson who was so bright and cheery inserving. We all miss her—greatly!

Thank you to everyone who signed upin Time & Talents to serve in 2014. Wehave such a faithful crew of volunteers Imay not need to call on you this year, but Ipray God will richly bless each one for yourcaring, servant heart. –Roseanne Cowles

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Jesus, help us keep Christmas inour hearts all year long.

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JESUS LOVES ...

Remember to post your calendar!

Christmas EveCandlelight Services5:00 & 10:00 pm

In the NewsBeautiful Baby Girl

Jessie and KatyNicholson’s baby girl Norawas born on October 22 at6 pounds and 18 inches.

Her grandparents are Norm and LoydeenChapman. Grandma Loydeen says, “Weare truly blessed with a healthy baby andmommy. We are over-the-moon happy!”

Our Veterans Honored!Lake Stevens High School teachers andstudents honored our local veterans onNovember 8 including some from ourcongregation: Arnold Chafin (Army AirForce), Bob DeFrang (Army), HowardEspeseth (Army), Bill Lund (Army), DonLundquist (Navy), Don Ren (Army), andMike Shephard (Navy). We also want to listRay Henderson, Truman Peterson, andHarold Ronnestad who could not attend.

Every waving flag, hand-covered heart,and deeply felt prayer asking God to blessAmerica is a declaration of thanks to youand all those who have served. THANK YOU!Into the Family of God

On Sunday, November 10,Ebenezer welcomedBoden Sutton into the

family of God through Holy Baptism. He isthe son of Scott and Kristin Sutton,brother of Brigitta and Berit, and grandsonof Arden and Karen Olson. His sponsorsare Karl and Michelle Olson. Blessings onBoden and his family.

Over-50 AnniversaryIn December Fred andSandra Anderson willcelebrate their 56th

wedding anniversary.Congratulations, Fred and Sandra! Godbless you and your family.

Kay’s 1st GrandsonJaxon was born onOctober 31 weighing 8pounds and 1 ounce.

His mom and dad are Cory and DeannaCaulfield. His very proud grandmother isKay Caulfield who is very thankful momand baby are fine.

2013 Choral PresentationOn Sunday, December 8, the combinedchoirs from Ebenezer Lutheran and HolyCross Lutheran will present The WinterRose, The Christmas Story in Word andSong at Holy Cross. On Sunday, December15, they will perform at Ebenezer’s 8:30 and10:30 services for our Christmas Cantata.

Both church choirs, orchestralinstrumentalists, and guest vocalists will befeatured at these beautiful performances.Come to enjoy the heavenly sound of music!

Altar Flowers CalendarThe new 2014 calendar is on the bulletinboard in the Narthex. Please choose your“special” date(s) for next year. Thank you.

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