Our Church Family Syracuse Hospitals Beth Ann Collins (Betty ’s daughter) Paul Douglass (Karen’s Brother) DECEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE @ Atonement Myron Burke Sunday December 3rd, 17th, 24th, & 31st At Home or Rehab Center 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. Harriet Gabriel December. 10th – Joint Service Frank Antonucci (Claeys’ neighbor) Partners in God's Mission 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Joe Cooter (Van Duyn) Pr. Nelson Gaetz Sunday, December 10th Kevin Gentry (SVPC) Youth to visit Living Nativity Angela Hantke (Paul Hantke’s sister) at King of Kings, Liverpool Krista LaPoint NOTE NEW TIME: 4:30 p.m. meet at church Stephen LaPoint Reservations by Wednesday December 6th Sharon Monds st Sunday December 31 - there will not be regular Chris Plochko Sunday School classes at 9:45 a.m. Christopher Stringham (friend of Brian Claeys) but there will be activities for those who wish to participate. Mike Strumlok th Sunday Evening December 24 - Barbara Voltz Eve - 7 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Wae Kaw (Ta Per’s husband) (Clinton Strings at 10:15 p.m.) Larry Fuller Monday, December 25th Christmas Morning - 10 a.m. Ongoing Care and Concern Please note there are both morning and evening services Josie Abrams (SVPC) Bronwyn Barr on Gary Emry

Lizz Emry Janet Haire (SVPC) Sherry Hothem thoughts for December… Mike Herzog (Son of Donia Mrozek’s neighbor) keep them in mind... Janey Kincella (Pam Haumann’s niece) Marcia and Jack Kincella (Pam Haumann’s relatives) “What we often wait for God to do for us, Sarah Schramm (Carolyn Schramm’s daughter) God wants to do through us” Bob & Jim Burke (Brothers of Myron Burke) Unknown Homebound Members and Friends Emilie Bachmann Bobbi Mettler Marion Buermann Pat Strong Al Ditch Dolores Thompson Esther Forster Claire Varacelli-SVPC Dina Gerlach (SVPC) Dennis Walker Sonya Kuhns Sandra Walters Marva Metz Brenda Wilber Try the ELCA Good Gifts Catalog available in the office or at: www.ELCA.org/goodgifts Special prayers for Pastor Dawn for a speedy recovery th from her back surgery on December 6 . These gifts purchase animals (pigs, cows, chicks, goats, fish etc.), support clean water projects, send a child to Updated November 30th, 2017 school, support a refugee family, support feeding and disaster programs and more to help those in need at home and around the globe... It's a great way to honor a loved one or to give a gift for the "person who has everything."

Volunteers are needed to make Sunday Coffee. Daily Bible Readings Please Sign up in the Coffee Shop. th th December 4 - 9 : Those new to making Coffee here should see Pr. Rodgers or Pr. Jerge for Monday, December 4th instructions… Psalm 79; Micah 4:1-5; Revelation 15:1-8 Tuesday, December 5th Volunteering is FUN!! Psalm 79; Micah 4:6-13; Revelation 18:1-10 Wednesday, December 6th CALL COMMITTEE MEETING Monday December 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Onondaga Psalm 79; Micah 5:1-5a; Luke 21:34-38 Free Library (W. Seneca Tnpk.) th Thursday, December 7 Service opportunity: Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Hosea 6:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10 Volunteer substitute drivers and ride-along buddies needed Friday, December 8th for Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; [No special license needed. But drivers must be at least 25 Jeremiah 1:4-10; Acts 11:19-26 years old, have had their license for at least 3 years, and have Saturday, December 9th a clean driving record. See one of the pastors for more Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13; Ezekiel 36:24-28; information.] Mark 11:27-33

Bible, Baked Goods and Beverage will meet on Saturday, December 16th Donations are being accepted now for our Christmas Food Baskets at 9 a.m. in the coffee shop. The program is entitled "Joy to the World” and will be led by Emily Zieres.

We need paper grocery bags for the Christmas baskets. All women of the congregation are invited. Take some time out of the busy holiday season - come Please put on bench in narthex where food pantry donations go. Cash and sit for some coffee and baked goods and relax contributions are especially requested to help with purchasing the items and hear again about God's mighty act in sending needed, such as Turkeys, Hams, etc. Please notate “Holiday Food Baskets” to us. when contributing… and as always Anyone needing a ride should call the church by 8 THANK YOU for your continued support and generosity!! a.m. on Saturday to request a ride at 315-492-9065

Advent and Pasta

The first Sunday of is TODAY, which means Atonement's annual Pasta Dinner cannot be far behind. CHRISTMAS PLANTS Actually, the tantalizing pasta feast, prepared by our own Bill Kemp and hosted by our Atonement youth, will be held Remember to order a beautiful that will grace our sanctuary for Sunday, December 17th immediately following the second Christmas and be shared with our shut-ins after the holiday. service. There will be a free-will offering to benefit youth Plants are $12 each. Donations are being taken after worship TODAY activities. Sunday December 3rd as well as Sunday the 11th & 17th Be sure to include your desired memorial inscription. So, whether your after-church plans that day call for last- minute Christmas shopping, helping to decorate the Given by ______Atonement Sanctuary, baking cookies, or reading a good book, how about starting your afternoon with a fabulous In Memory /Honor of ______pasta meal and fantastic fellowship? Look forward to seeing you there on December 17th. # of plants______Enclosed $ ______