TODAY- DECEMBER 27, 2009

WE SERVE

10:00 – 11:45 A.M. INFANT/TODDLER CARE (Preschool Wing)

10:30 A.M. WORSHIP (Sanctuary) Sunday Fun Worship Activity Bags for children Pre‑K – 5^th grade are on the table outside sanctuary. Take printed materials home.

WE LEARN

9:15 A.M. NO ADULT FORUM TODAY – Merry Christmas!

January 3 – NO FORUM – Happy New Year!

9:30 A.M. CHAPEL CLASS: Magi Confirm Messiah’s Birth (Matthew 2: 7-9, 16-23)

January 3, 2010: Proclaimed in Baptism (Matthew 3: 1-6, 11-17)

9:30 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL today children meet in the Parlor at 9:30 for a Christmas Carol Sing-a-Long of your favorite songs, followed by a festive snack.

January 3, 2010 – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL

WE GATHER

10 A.M. FELLOWSHIP TIME (Narthex) Sign-up for yummies on the Narthex table.

WELCOME, VISITORS & GUESTS - Sign Friendship Pad in the pew pocket. Use a visitor nametag.

WE GIVE

OUR CONDOLENCES to Ethel Hurley and family on the death of her sister, Jean Huffy, December 11, and to the Clark and family on the death of Elaine Goodrich, December 12, 2009.

WE SERVE

COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORTS are due in the office December 31, 2009. Sign and send e-mail to lellett@overbrookchurch.org., mail or bring copy-ready to the office.

OPEN SHELTER LUNCHES – JANUARY 3, 2010 are the responsibility of Add-A-Couple II. Meet in the kitchen following worship to prepare sandwiches, bag cookies and pack sacks.

WE GIVE

F.O.O.D. SUNDAY IS JANUARY 3. The Friendship Class Food Donations will go to CRC the week of January 3. They thank you for all your donations of food and personal care products.

2010 FLOWER CHART to contribute Sunday flowers is in the office. Dates to give flowers in memory or honor, or to mark an important occasion or date, are reserved on first-come basis.

PRESBYTERIAN CAMPUS MINISTRY FOR OSU is now being done by a coalition of Presbyterian churches in the area, so there will be new opportunities for our congregation to serve and be involved. Our first need is for a volunteer to maintain the student email database and do simple announcement updates to the website (http://www.osucampusmin.org/). Please contact Pastor Michael if you have an interest in volunteering for this aspect or any part of the ministry (mludwig@overbrookchurch.org).

AS ABLE WE GIVE – So far Stewardship has received 161 pledges totaling $343,485. The projected budget for 2010 is 537,800, a difference of $194,315. If you can estimate an amount you will give in support of Christ’s work at Overbrook for 2010, or if you cannot at this time estimate and will give as able, fill out a giving card; or respond to the e-mail reminder to be sent later this month. Cards are in the office or in the Narthex beside the pledge box. Stewardship and Finance Committees thank you for your help in planning 2010.

YEAR END GIVING - End of year gifts to Overbook, in order to be considered on 2009 Tax Returns must be received by the church office by December 31.

Following a difficult year, many may not have the same need to reduce their tax burden as in past years. Consider opportunities that exist for donations to Overbrook versus opportunities for payment of taxes. Get the biggest return on your dollars. Give a gift to Overbrook and watch how it gives back to you, and to our community. Reports of Giving for 2009 will be mailed in January.

WE GATHER

DEACON’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – December 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share. Meat & cheese will be provided. Bring a white elephant gift to exchange. Spouses and guests are invited.

NO YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES TONIGHT. Take time to be with family and friends during this Christmas season. There will be no fellowship activities on Sunday, January 3, 2010 either. Happy New Year!

CHRISTMAS CAROL BUFFET was a great success. Everyone enjoyed the great variety of dishes and the Carol-Sing-Along. Secret Santa took in $135 applied against costs.