News & Calendar

Current News and Information

• Prayer List

   The "Holy Word Prayer List" is a way to encourage God's children to pray for one another. We will be praying for all members by going through the families in alphabetical order. Please pray for the people on the list during the week. If you have any questions feel free to talk to Pastor, Chad White, or your elder.

• Advent Worship

  Advent services will take place at 7:00 pm on Wednesdays, December 12 and 19. Our theme this year is "The Covenant of the Coming Lord."

• Sunday Morning Parenting Class

  Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 for a series of parenting classes entitled "Bringing up Boys". This class will look at unique blessings and challenges that raising boys presents to parents.

• Friendship Register

  The Friendship Register can be found in each pew on the center aisle. During the offering, we ask that the person sitting closest to the book would open it, write their name, and check the appropriate boxes for attendance and communion. If you desire a call from one of the ministry team, you may indicate that also. Then, pass the book along to the next person/family in the pew. Members sitting near a guest should encourage them to enter their name, address, phone, and email address as well as desire to have one of our ministers call on them. Please send the book back down the pew to the center aisle when it reaches the outside aisle.

• Choir Rehearsal

  The adult choir is always on the lookout for new singers. We have a number of events in the weeks ahead and would love to add more voices. If you would like to make your praises heard, attend a rehearsal at 7:00 Thursday nights or contact Amy Berg (512-989-5858).

• Kids InC

  Kids InC is a children's church for children 3 -7 years of age. Children are welcome to come to Kids InC during the 10:30 service, following the children's message. They return to their parents during the last hymn. On the last Sunday of every quarter we will not hold children's church. We are still looking for volunteers to help with this new program. If you are interested, please contact Patty Starke.

• Little Lambs

  Little Lambs a nursery for children ages 0-3 years is staffed during the Sunday School hour (9:15 - 10:15) and the 10:30 am service in the room at the west end of the fellowship hall. Please feel free to bring your child to the nursery anytime during these hours. Questions may be directed to Patty Starke.

• Board of Education

  We will meet this coming Tuesday, December 11, at 7:00 pm.

• Guitar Class

  Each Monday at 5:30 pm, Frank Kammerdiener teaches guitar classes for adults at his home (906 Salem Lane, Auistin). He currently has 4-5 spaces open. Beginning adults welcome! Call Frank at 837-5133 for more information.

• Adult Christmas Party

  This year's adult Christmas party will be hosted by John and Arlene Harrington on Friday, December 14, at 6:30 pm. Please sign up TODAY if you wish to attend. We ask that you bring a main dish and a salad or dessert and a white elephant gift (something you no longer want - smiles). Maps are on the table in the hallway.

• Ladies Outing

  This coming Tuesday, December 11, we will have a Ladies Christmas Ornament Outing, during which Chris Gebert will share a devotion. We will meet at 6:30 pm at Johnny Carino's (I-35 / Parmer Lane area). Each lady is responsible for purchasing her dinner. Those wishing to exchange Christmas ornaments are asked to bring an ornament in the $5.00-$10.00 range. Contact Debbie Parrish (246-8364) if you have questions.

• Singing at Collinwood

  Grades 3-5 will sing for the residents of Village at Collinwood apartment complex on Tuesday, December 11, at 1:30 pm.

• Adult Instruction Class

  This coming Tuesday only (December 11) the Adult Instruction Class will meet at 6:00 pm.

• English Conversation Outreach (ECO)

  Interest in our Hispanic outreach has been encouraging. In January, we will begin ECO, with one tutor helping one student or small conversation groups. To make this effort successful, we are in need of clerical support, child care providers, and tutors. Childcare helpers and tutors can volunteer for the entire session, a series of weeks, or as emergency fill-ins. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the hallway.

• Church Dedication

  Our Savior Lutheran Church in San Antonio invites the congregation of Holy Word to attend the dedication of their new sanctuary on Sunday, January 27 at 4:00 pm. A meal will follow. If you would like to join them in this celebration, please sign up in the hallway by December 20.

• Loving Your Husband - Loving Your Wife

  In January, we will begin once-a month Bible studies on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. You choose the day best suited to your schedule. The cost of materials is $18.00 per couple. You may register by filling out the form on the table in the hallway. Turn it in to the church office, along with your payment, by December17.

• Thrivent Givingplus

  If you are a Thrivent member and would like to make a contribution to the GivingPlus program, you may do so before December 31. Contributions are matched by Thrivent and benefit our school. Forms are on the table in the hallway.

• Poinsettias

  If you wish to help beautify the Sanctuary by purchasing a poinsettia plant, they will be available for $6.00 each. Please sign up in the hallway. Make checks payable to Spring Anklam and leave in Box N1. You may take home your plant after the New Year.

• Christmas for Kids

  Christmas for Kids is our one day VBS that will be taking place on Saturday, December 15, from 9:00 am-12:00 noon. Sign up sheets are located in the hallway. Feel free to contact Kyle Raymond if you have any questions.

• Children's Christmas Service

  Public school students are invited to join us for the Children's Christmas Service on December 23. Contact Christy Schwalenberg or Kyle Raymond. Words were handed out to most students last Sunday. They will also be available from Kathy Wordell this Sunday. There are two songs and hymns that we'll practice during Sunday School. The final practice will be Sunday, December 23 during Sunday School.

• Young Adult Group/Campus Ministry

  We'll take a break during the month of December. Our weekly gatherings will resume in January on Monday nights at 7:30 pm. We meet at University Lutheran Church: 21st and San Antonio Sts. Contact Vicar Tiefel for more information:(512)786-5166; vicartiefel@gmail.com

• Wednesday Bilble Study

  We now have baby-sitters available during the Wednesday morning Bible study at 10:00 am. We look forward to having you join us!

• Forever Young

  The Forever Young group will meet at Fish Daddy's for dinner and fellowship on Thursday, December 13. Be there at 5:30 pm. Call Gloria Cook (251-8725) by tomorrow, December 10 to make your reservation.

• Holy Word Play Group

  Play Group will meet once during the month of December, at the home of Ben and Lisa Naumann. The date is set for December 11th at 10:00 AM. Escape from the holiday rush for a morning of fellowship with other parents and playtime for your youngster. A light lunch and Christmas craft will be provided as well. RSVP to Amy Raymond at 491-5355 or kylenamy@sbcglobal.net. Directions will be on the table in the hallway or email Amy for them. Hope to see you there!

• Church Property

  It has been noticed that some of our chairs and tables have been damaged. We ask that, if you borrow these for an event, you treat them with respect and return them in good condition. Also, we request that you check out tables and chairs with Chad White or Lucille Steger. Thank you.

• Tapes / CDs

    All of the Advent and Christmas services were recorded, except the Cantata. If you can't find a sermon (either tape or CD) on the table in the narthex, send an email to John Stevens or put a note in box L8. Be sure to specify which service and format you want.

• Publications

    Copies of the devotional booklet, Meditations, are available on the table in the hallway. These devotions begin last Sunday. The December issue of Forward in Christ is also available.

• Men's Bible Breakfast

    We have two Men's Bible Breakfasts during the week. One is on Wednesday morning in Austin at Jim's Restaurant, located on the northwest corner of Burnet Road and Highway 183. The other takes place on Thursday in Round Rock at the 620 Cafe and Bakery. Both begin at 6:30 am. All men are invited and encouraged to come to one or the other (or both!). We begin with a brief devotion, then have breakfast and fellowship before getting on with our day. Bring a friend!

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