Bulletin December 19th

Christmas Eve Service
Join us on Christmas Eve at 6:30pm as we worship our Savior and the Light of the World together!
Who could you invite to hear the good news that Jesus was born?


Joy in the Journey – Special Needs Moms Group 
Are you a mom of someone with special needs? You’re not alone. Joy in the Journey is a monthly online video chat group where mothers come together to share their burdens, pray, and encourage one another with others who truly understand. Join us as we find hope, strength, and joy together in the journey God has placed before us. For more information or to join, contact Mariah Jackman at 413-522-8014.

Ministry Opportunities
We have some areas of service and ministry within the church that need to be filled. Would you pray about how you could help?

• Assistant Treasurer: We are looking for an Assistant Treasurer to help with the finances of the church. You must be a member to serve in this role. Please see Derek Postema with any questions about the position.
• Social Committee: We are also looking for anyone interested in serving on the Social Committee. This would involve helping with events including set-up, take down, prep, etc. This role is open to all, please see Judy Todd or Janice Abbott with any questions.

Offering
2025 Budget - Yearly $190,624
                      - Weekly $3,666

Offering - The offering for this past Sunday (12-14-25) totaled $5,631.38 of that amount designated gifts were as follows: $50 Mike/ Grace ROM, $65 Food Pantry, and $250 Sara's Lift. 

Our Food pantry has had an increase in clients and we could use help monetarily.


Needs:
Chunky Soups
Beef Stew
Bar hand soap
Cereal
Snack items
Brownie mixes
Cookie mixes
Olive Oil
Nuts
Pumpkin Seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Dressings
Jars of Spaghetti Sauce
Baked Beans
Applesauce
Jelly (Not Grape)
Canned Chicken

Anything is welcome, but these are the biggest needs.

Thank you to all the people that have donated to the pantry.
The Food Pantry will be open every 1st and 3rd Monday from 6-7pm
Donations can be left in the foyer or in the hall outside the Food Pantry

JESUS is the Reason for the Season. Praise God for His wonderful plan that brought Jesus to Earth and that He saved us from the penalty of sin and death and now He sits at the right hand of God and is our intercessor to the Father.

That our God is a good and gracious King.

That we are taught from God’s word every week and that we are able to have Bibles in our possession.

For the fun and fellowship at Family Night this week.

For our Sunday service and Pastor Daniel, who will be preaching.

For those missing loved ones during the holidays.

For all the details of the Christmas skit that will be taking place during the service on Sunday morning to come together.

For Connor Lafleur as he prepares for his trip to Japan, Australia, and Washington State. He will be leaving on December 31st. Pray that he will be able to get all the final details of the trip worked out.

Steve Samal (Maghen's dad) fell and broke his hip and needed surgery. Pray for his recovery and wisdom for Maghen and the family for best treatment and care.

Danielle did not have her last chemo treatment this week because she wasn't feeling well last week and her oncologist decided to delay treatment. She is looking forward to spending time with Rich and Charlie over the Christmas break.

For Mike and Grace Stafford as they seek God's plan for the next steps in their ministry at ROM.  Pray for more staff at ROM. Pray for Emmis and Kristin as they run the ministry. Pray for more financial support as costs for everything have risen and the funds are short every month.

Pray that any visitors during this Christmas season will understand the true meaning of Christmas and their need for a Savior. Is there someone you can invite to our Christmas services?

For those dealing with ongoing health issues: Danielle Buonaugurio, Bob Tidlund, John Burek, Matthew Jackman, John Drumgool, Carl McConchie, Steve Samal, Tina LaClaire, Alison Burek, Shelley Snow, Paul Burek, Ella Bartlett, Lucas Hunting, Charlie Buonaugurio, and Juliana Jackman.  Pray for their caregivers as well.


Our ministry focus this week is prayer meeting.  Prayer meeting is at 7 o’clock on Wednesday nights. A devotional is given by Pastor Daniel or one of the other elders. Then praises and prayer requests are shared and there is a time of prayer.

Our church of the week is Garden Chapel in the Middletown/Lancaster area of Pennsylvania. Pastor Mark Brussel leads the congregation.

3 - Judy Todd, Justin Hunting, Becky Cobb
8 - Connor Bartlett
12 - Don Robinson
20 - Trevor Jackman
21 - Lori Black
22 - Hannah Brussel
25 - Seth Bartlett
28 - Millie Postema