Welcome to St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church Established 1874 Cullman’s Community Church

EMAIL ADDRESS WORSHIP SCHEDULE Lively CHANGES: Songs NOTE: Our children’s offerings support the missions and ministries***There of St. John’s will not be a bulletin mail out the week of December 25th. Extra copies mayCreative be Effective immediately: Crafts BeginAll of our staff emails have obtained in the church office. Tasty Snackschanged to the following Worship January 2012

addresses. Please change them in January 1, 2012 Bible Stories A Service of Prayer for 2012 your address books and clip out Rev. John Richter this reminder and place by your 8:00 Worship and Holy Communion computer. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL ExcitingPICS Pastor Bob: [email protected] 10:30 Worship and Holy CommunionGames Rev. Steve: [email protected] Rev. John: [email protected] Rev. Adam: [email protected] January 8 - St. John's Evangelical Ben Karwoski: [email protected] Protestant Church Regina Baker: [email protected] Part one of a three part sermon series by Reverend John, Gyzelle Warren: [email protected] exploring who we are as a congregation. Daniel Smallwood: [email protected] Karen Hassell: [email protected] 2012 ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR Flags

A few open dates still remain HOLY COMMUNION DON’T for the Altar Flower calendarTELL We will observe Holy for 2012. If you have a specialANYO Communion on January 1, 2012 NE Sunday and would like to ABOU in both (8:00 and 10:30) T THE Worship services on the first place flowers on the Altar onWINNE Sunday of the New Year. White that day, contact Margaret RS …..JOH grape juice will be served on the Richter @ 256-734-0344 toN inner circles of the tray and reserve your date. wine will be served on the outer circles. St. John’s Church is….. An Historic Church THANK YOU St. Johns Church is the founding church of Cullman A big “THANK YOU” to all the children’s choir and a church with strong Reformation Protestant roots. leaders for all their dedication and hard work. We began as a German-speaking congregation but, Thanks to: Shannon Daily, Kristy Holmes, Katie through God’s grace and guidance, have become a McBrayer, Brittany Kritner, Charlotte Edmondson, community church with people from all religious Kim Jackson and April Jochum. Special thanks to backgrounds and traditions. Scott Edmondson for all his help and to all those WELCOME who donated wrapping paper rolls. Thank you also St. John’s is…. A Welcoming Church visitors are to the parents for bringing the children each week always welcome here. Do come again soon to to choir and rehearsals. Many thanks to Rev. Adam Worship with us. Please fill out a Visitor’s Card and and Daniel Smallwood for running our sound and Drop it in the offering plate and / or sign the media for us. ~ Linda Schgier attendance book to let us know that you have worshipped with us today. PIANO LESSON OPENINGS Rev. Adam King will have a limited number of FLOWERS piano lesson openings beginning January 2012. Flowers are placed on the altar today in honor of our For more information call Karen in the church mother Belle Wenzel and in celebration of her 103rd office 256-734-0344 to sign up. Ages 6 and up. birthday by her family Betty and Don Cole and Emma Sue Wenzel. CHURCH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS Nominations are now open for the congregation to SYMPATHY nominate Church Council persons. Nominations Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family must be submitted in writing to Church Council of Mr. Richard Green, husband of Ellen and father of Secretary Vickie Jackson along with signed Allan(Ashley) Green. Funeral services were held on permission of the nominee. Nominations will Sunday December 18, 2011 at St. John’s Church by remain open until ten (10) days prior to the annual Reverend Bob Kurtz. meeting to be held on January 15, 2012. Nominations received to date for Church Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family Council are: Jeff Adair, Dewayne Hill, Deanna of Mr. Luther Whisenhunt, husband of Maxine and Little, and Tommy Warhurst. Our new council father of Rosemary (David) Herge, and Mark members will be elected at the Annual Meeting on (Cindy) Whisenhunt. Funeral services were held on January 15, 2012. Monday December 19, 2011 at St. John’s Church by Rev. Steve Wood and Rev. Bob Kurtz. ATTENTION SUNDAY SCHOOL Christian love and sympathy is extended to the family TEACHERS: of Mrs. Gladys Lewey, mother of Doug (Carol) Lewey. Funeral services were held last week. NO SUNDAY SCHOOL JAN 1, 2012 2012 OFFERING ENVELOPES New 2012 offering envelopes will be in the hallway 4th SUNDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING by the church office. PLEASE DO NOT BEGIN Beginning January 2012 from 6-7:00 pm we will USING THEM UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2012 as your meet for a time of prayer for our church, Transition assigned numbers change each year. Committee, Pastoral Search Committee, Ministries of the Church, Missions and each other. END OF YEAR GIFTS In compliance with the IRS all 2011 gifts must be postmarked by December 31, 2011 to count towards this year. YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-30) GIFTS GIVEN: TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Glory of God… …memory of Luther Whisenhunt by Dan and Margaret Keel;

SNACK—DEVOTION—FELLOWSHIP Music Fund…. with God and one another. …memory of Richard Green by Gary and Sherry Come as you are for a relaxed time to hang out ! England; 6:00 pm Tuesday’s—Youth Center Led by Wade Warren Strengthen Our Church (SOC)… …memory of Bob Carroll by Dr. Michael and Come and Just B!! Jacqueline Schendel; Mr. and Mrs. Winfield Moon; CHURCH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURS The Church Office will be closed on Dec. 26th and 30th . The office will re-open on Monday Jan. 2nd @ 8:00 am. Women’s Guild / Whit’s Place… …honor of Jo Webb for Christmas by Catherine Angel Nelson; An Angel has been placed on the tree in loving memory of Barbara Roberson by Terry and …memory of Luther Whisenhunt by Doug and Jo Terrie Hood. Webb;

…honor of Kenneth Butler for his birthday by Glenda Butler;

PIONEER CLUB Normal schedule resumes on January 11th Bring your friends! “LIVING FAITH” See Laci Schuman for your “Go therefore and make disciples of all Pioneer Club T-Shirts. nations.” Matthew 29:19 $9 each (make checks to St. John’s Church) Laci 205-243-6787

New church theme for the up-coming year. Emphasis for December: Worship Back Page: WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE Poinsettias are Placed in the Church today: Feed Your Body……. Please pick up your Poinsettias as you leave church today. In Honor of: PLEASE make or cancel your dinner reservations …Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ by The by noon on Tuesday—otherwise we will have Shearer Family; prepared for you and your family! Pre-paid Meal …In Honor of the 2012 Confirmation Class by Tickets are available. Prices: $5 Adults ($4 their parents; Adult with Meal Card) …In Honor of Pastor Bob by the 2012 Confirmation Class …In honor and in memory of All Parents by Jack and Pat Hanes; Children: $2 (12 and under) …Jane Brannon by Karen Hassell; …Christine Kessler by Daniel Hassell and Sonya and Christian Holcomb; To help us be good stewards of God’s Grace ….reservations are requested In Memory of: …Jim Blair by Betty Blair;

..Gloria Schuman by Bailey, Logan and Pepper .. James Clingan by Simone Brown; …Buford and Esther Hood by Terry and Terrie Hood; …Barbara Roberson by Terry and Terry Hood; Regular Wednesday Night …Jean McElroy by Jane Brannon; …My Parents Gus and Elizabeth Koehler by Schedule Resumes January Charles an Clarice Shafer; th …Dwaine McGriff by Crystal and Nick Feldner 11

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God’s People Came: Dec. 18 8:00 Hospital : 10:30 Home: Gary Dean, Sonya Whiting Total for the Week: God’s People Gave Last Week:$ not available at Has your email address changed? If so and you are press time not periodically receiving church wide emails, Needed Weekly to meet our budget:$21,504.25 please fill out your new email address on the Stewardship Giving (SOC):$ attendance register this morning or email Karen your new address to: [email protected] Breakfast Serving time 8:45a.m. until 9:15a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:15 am Sausage Biscuit $1.00 Coffee $ .50 Gravy Biscuit $1.00 Juice/ Milk $ .50 Plain Biscuit $ .50 Muffin or Danish $ . 50 Smoked Sausage Link $.50 Tater Tots $.50

Breakfast meal tickets are available for Sunday

NO BREAKFAST ON DECEMBER 25 OR JANUARY 1, 2012 Youth NEWS & Notes: Sunday School 9:15 each Sunday Morning Assisted Living: “ Spiritual Warfare” Golden Living, Arab Al : Sophie Harbison Come join us on Sunday mornings as we march Morningside of Cullman: Marie Holmes; forward in our relationship with God. Morningside of Madison: David Ballance; ** Middle School (7th and 8th Grade) Tutt Fann State Veterans Home- Huntsville: **High School (gr. 9-12) Kenneth Butler Victorian Manor: Eloise Mauldin Woodland Village: Agnes Johnson; Butch Davis Falkville Nursing Home: Mildred Martin; Ridgeview Assisted Living, Birmingham: Elene SUNDAY NIGHTS Priest 4:30-6:00 p Middle School Rocky Ridge Retirement Living, B’ham.: Charlotte 5:30-7:00 p High School Newman We will share a meal together. Parent volunteers are welcome to help cook and serve anytime. Contact Ben to sign up. St. John’s is …. A Caring Church ********************* UPDATED PRAYER LIST The prayer list is now renewed the first Sunday of Each month. Please fill out a new prayer card Dec. 25 Christmas Day with your individual requests each month. Let us know by indicating on your card if you would like it Youth will not meet published, otherwise, it will remain only on the Pastor’s prayer list only. Dec. 27-29 Student Celebration CHURCH MEMBERS: Agnes Johnson; Kenneth Butler; David, Rachel and Grace Mayhall; Colton Evans; Stubby Trimble; Mavous Speegle; Lanie Townson; David York; Chase Clemmons; Matthew Cruce; Clay FELLOWSHIP BREAKFAST Pearson; Pam Campbell,; James Williams EXTENDED CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Dean Misegades Annie King, George Fidler; Susan Waters; Patricia Sparks Sapp; Eunice Speegle; Glen Griffin; Jessica Johnson; Oscar Pace, Ricky Griffin, Jimmy Acton; Barbara Hicks; Ruth Rose, Murray Sawyer; Paul Doubleman; Sue Waters; Nell Kirby, Nancy Pylant; Jean Fidler; Geneva Moore; Robert Joines; Jacob Smith

Military Prayer List: Chaplain Chris Hester—Naples, Italy; CW4 James Williams—North, Little Rock, Ark; Col. Philip Clemmons, Jr.—Pentagon; PFC Justin Williams—Ft. Stewart, Ga Captain Kellie Scott Hyatt—Birmingham, Al ; Lance Corporal Zachary Whisenhunt, Camp LeJune, NC; Lt. Scott and Roz Love, Portsmouth, VA; US Navy,; A1C Will Sapp,Tyndall, AFB Florida, USAF; Warren McGriff, Basic Training US Air Force Academy , Colorado Springs, Colorado; Sgt. Wayne Armstrong, Afghanistan; Sgt. Tony Parker, Air Force, Kandahar; John Lancaster, US Navy; Jason Beck,US Army, Afghanistan; 2nd LT. Derick Hallmark, 2D Striker Cavalry Regiment, Germany; PVT 2 Landry Hall, Basic Training, Fort Jackson, SC; PVT2 Zac Hicks, Fort Benning Georgia-Basic Training; LCpl. Ryan and Jordan Glass—US Marines, Afghanistan; Sgt. Arron Wayne Cosper, US Army, Fort Poke, La.