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CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED:
The church office will be closed from Dec. 24-Dec. 31st except for when Rev. Don will be in the office from 11-1:00pm on Tuesday, December 28th and Thursday December 30th.  Messages will be checked daily and if there is a pastoral need, please call Rev. Don, 440-391-9823.  May you all have a blessed Christmas and a safe New Year!

2022 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN:
To date we have 45 pledges totaling $100,512.04.  Fourteen people increased their pledge, fourteen kept their pledge the same, and we received 17 new pledges.  Thank you everyone for your faithful stewardship!  If you haven’t turned in your pledge card yet, it’s not too late. Pledge cards are available by the treasure chest in the narthex.  Pledges can be emailed, mailed in, or call the church office and Sara will fill one out for you.  Thanks. 

YEAR-END CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS:  
If you would like a copy of your 2021 year-end contribution statement please call the church office, 440-331-9433 or send an email.  Please specify if you wish for an email statement or a hard copy.  If a hard copy is desired, let me know if you want it mailed or you will pick it up. Thanks, Sara Chapman 
 
BOXED OFFERING ENVELOPES AND 2022 CALENDARS:  
Boxed offering envelopes are available in the narthex. These boxed sets are ideal for those folks who contribute weekly.  We also WILL have 2022 calendars available from Zeis McGreevey Funeral Home for those who desire one.

JANUARY 2022 MEN'S GROUP GET TOGETHER:
The Men's Group will have a potluck dinner on Thursday, January 13th at 6:30pm at the church.  We will have a great meal, time for fellowship and a guest speaker.  Hope you can join us for this event.

BOOK CLUB: 
Please join us on Monday, January 17that 7pm in the church parlor.  We are reading the book The Guest List  by Lucy Foley.  This thriller novel takes place on an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one.  And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why? Hope to see you all on January 17thfor fellowship and discussion and see if your prediction of who did it was right!

GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER
Rockport All Church Information and Financial Reports are accessible here or in the church office.  

 
 

ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!
 

 

Calendar of Events:


Tuesday, December 21, 2021 
             6:30pm – Choir rehearsal

Friday, December 24, 2021 (office closed Dec. 24-Dec. 31)
       9:45am – Al-Anon 
       5:00pm - Christmas Eve Worship with communion, special music & choir

Sunday, December 26, 2021
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed

Tuesday, December 28, 2021 
             7:00pm – Finance Meeting

Friday, December 31, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon 

Sunday, January 2, 2022
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed

Wednesday, January 5, 2022
      6:30-8:00pm– Good News Kids & M&M's
      6:30-8:00pm – Youth Group Homework Hang-out, Rm. 17(Youth Rm.)

Friday, January 7, 2022
       9:45am – Al-Anon 

Sunday, January 9, 2022
       8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
       10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed

 
 
Prayer List: 
NEW THIS WEEK
June, prayers for protection and help
Connie, Judy, Kevin & Keybank, that the Lord will be done in their lives.  Requested by June
Prayers that my parents will be in peace.  Requested by June
Robb Hartwig, prayers for his upcoming surgery and quick healing.  Dear friend and family member of Dan Newman.
 
ONGOING PRAYERS
Please pray for Dan Newman’s friend that is going through a very difficult time.
Marie, health concerns.  Requested by Valerie Norris
Judy & John Lampkin, ongoing health concerns.  Please pray for their caregivers and medical care providers as well.  Mother and stepfather of Beckie Zullo.
Kerry & Jody, brothers who are in need of prayer.  Requested by Nancy Geyer.
Ron, please pray for him in assisted living.  For his willingness to accept help from nurses & aides for personal care. God speaking to his heart & mind.  Brother of Debbie Bryant
Lincoln, healing with digestive issues. Requested by Dan Newman
Dennis, healing and strength.  Nephew of Elsie Gaewsky
Brandy, healing and strength.  Requested by Elsie Gaewsky
Rev. Laurie Bruce, continued prayers
Matt, serious health issues.  Requested by Mary Mainwaring
Nancy Geyer, health concerns
Karen, bone cancer.  Sister-in-law of Marian Banno
Betty Jones, prayers for healing
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Vicki Moenich, prayers for healing
Norma Golladay, medical concerns
Joyce, in need of prayers.  Sister of Nancy Geyer
Bill Bowers, Health concerns
Donny Nally, recovering from heart & kidney transplants.  Son of Diana Nally
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkenson Family
Jan Tietje, medical concerns
 
MILITARY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Sarah Bungard-Serving our country, Chief Warrant Officer 2 USMC. Requested by the Kopko family
Mariah White-Pray for safety for her & her unit who are in Kuwait.  Friend of Dan Newman
Lt. Chandler Freeman, In Kuwait. Grandson of Marge Freeman
 

News from our Youth and Children's Ministries
CONFIRMATION NEWS:
January Dates:
Class: January 16th 9 a.m. – light breakfast served
Class: January 30th 9 a.m. – light breakfast served
 
Youth Group:
If you have gone shopping for the Cabinet, PLEASE remember to turn in your receipts in the next few weeks!

If you have not gone shopping, and would like to, Christmas break is a great time! IF you’re able. if you need more info let me know! 
 
*YAC
SAVE THE DATE!
Fri, Jun 17, 2022, 5:30 PM – Sun, Jun 19, 2022, 11:30 AM  
Location:
Walsh University
2020 East Maple Street 
North Canton, OH 44720
 
MORE INFO as I receive it! Parent/Student meeting date to be announced for kids interested in going. 

Ages: going into 7th through 12th graders 
 
 CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
 YOUTH GROUP & GOOD NEWS KIDS & M&M’s!

*PLEASE NOTE: We will NOT meet for Good News Kids, M&M’s group, OR YOUTH Group for the Christmas Holidays December 22nd or December 29th.

WE ARE ALSO going to hold off coming back from break for an extra couple of weeks due to the Covid numbers climbing, and everyone celebrating with family and friends, JUST TO BE SAFE. We will reassess every so often in case anything changes! 

My hope is for us to come back on January 19th, and I will keep you posted. 
 
PLEASE have a WONDERFUL AND JOY-FILLED Christmas and a Happy New Year! WE WILL MISS YOU!

PLEASE be watching the updates and your email for upcoming events and information! 
 

 
 

DECEMBER & JANUARY CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)
December 11 Faith & Grace Boyette
January 3  Elise Newton
January 16  Kingston Terrell
January 22  Griffin Cluts
January 28  William Sinko

DECEMBER & JANUARY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
(If you don't see your wedding anniversary, please notify the church office.)
December 28 Russ & Dianne Hall, 58 years
January 1  Jay & Pattie Sinnes, 64 years