BULLETIN SPONSORS

      The 2007 Bulletin Sponsor Sheets are on the Narthex table. The donation for regular services remains at $5 per Sunday. When you sponsor bulletins, remember to place your payment in the offering plate and mark it “Bulletins.” Bulletins for the month of November were given as follows: 

December   3: presented by Polly Smith with appreciation for her Ardara Church friends

December 10: “Happy 13^th birthday, Michael! We love you so much!” Mom, Dad, & Zachary

December 17: presented by Jim & Ellen Long and family in loving memory of Jimmy Long, Jr.

December 24, morning:  presented by Geraldine and Susan Painter in loving memory of Clarence S. Painter

December 24, evening:  presented by Geraldine and Susan Painter in loving memory of Marian Lloyd

December 31: presented by Tom & Marie Hunter with prayers that God blesses the New Year. 
 
 
 

for the 10:00 a.m. services

December   3: Kathy Ward

December 10: Roy & Georgann Griser

December 17: David & Wendy Comer

December 24: Ken & Harriett Paden

December 24, 6:00 p.m.:  Art & Virginia Nicolette

December 24, 8:00 p.m.:  Ed & Patti Nicolette

December 31: Gary, Ruth, & Stevie Kiesel and

               Janice Horsman 

      Each Sunday one greeter is asked to remain in the Narthex through the singing of the first hymn in order to help late-comers find a seat. Tom Ward greets those arriving at the ramp entrance for the 10:00 a.m. Worship Services. 
 
 

NOVEMBER ACOLYTE SCHEDULE

      This is a great time of fellowship and fun. If you bring goodies, we will end with refreshments in the Social Room. 
 
 
 

      ADVENT SERVICE PARTICIPANTS

      Sincere thanks to those who agreed to take part in our Advent services. The 2006 schedule is: 

First Sunday of Advent, December 3

8:30 a.m. – Darlene Geiger and Ruth Terhorst

10:00 a.m. – Wendy, Mike, Michael, and

                Zachary Tusay 
 

Second Sunday of Advent, December 10

8:30 a.m. – Dan and Ruth Greenawalt

10:00 a.m. – David and Alice Lang

Third Sunday of Advent, December 17

8:30 a.m. – Kathy Confer and Janet Lloyd

10:00 a.m. – Mike and Nancy Love

Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 24

8:30 a.m. – Bob, Joan, and Kenneth O’Connor

10:00 a.m. – Bob and Patty Rak and Family 
 
 
 ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES

      Angel Food Ministries offers quality food at low cost – no income guidelines or restrictions. You must sign up and make payment no later than Monday, December 4^th. Distribution day is Saturday, December 16^th, 9:00 a.m.-noon, at the Evangelical Congregational Church, McKeesport. More information and applications are available on the Narthex table. 
 
 

BELL RINGING 2006

      Bell ringing for the Salvation Army is on Saturday, December 9^th this year at the Irwin Giant Eagle. Thank you to the following people who signed up to act as missionaries: 

      10-11:00 a.m. – Jim Hopkins & Stuart Kline

      11 a.m.-12 noon – Ed & Patti Nicolette

      12-1:00 p.m. – The Comer Family & Kathy Ward

      1-2:00 p.m. – Art & Virginia Nicolette 

      2-3:00 p.m. – Carlisle & Janet Lloyd

      3-4:00 p.m. – Ruthie & Stevie Kiesel and

                        Janice Horsman

      4-5:00 p.m. – Mike & Wendy Tusay and

                        Rich & Sue Nebinski

      5-6:00 p.m. – Larry, Jaci, & Nathan Thorne

      6-7:00 p.m. – Larry, Jaci, & Nathan Thorne

      7-8:00 p.m. – Bonnie Conway, Becky Mayhue, &

                        Heather Meyers 
 
 
 
 

   “My thanks to everyone for your prayers for my husband. He had a quadruple bypass and heart valve repair. He’s doing well, but still has a way to go.”

   Sandra Mowery 

Entertainment Book Thank You:

      “The Ardara Church made an $800 profit from the sale of the Entertainment Books. Many thanks to everyone who purchased these books from our church. Special thanks to Gale Gardner and Janet Lloyd who worked very hard selling books to their co-workers and friends. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.”

                  Sincerely,

                  Jackie Hopkins

                  Entertainment Book Committee
 

      Listen to the Streets of Gold program Sundays at 5:00 p.m. on radio station AM 620. 
 
 

DAILY BIBLE READINGS FOR DECEMBER

Believe the Good News and Spread Joy

to Everyone

LARIMER FOOD BANK 
 
 
 

      Reach out by bringing your donations of 2¢ per meal, as well as food donations, placing them in the offering or appropriate receptacles. Please bring paper products or canned goods (no glass containers) to Ardara Church the first Sunday of each month – designated as Mission Sunday.  You can, however, bring these items anytime during the month and place them in the Food Bank shopping cart in the Narthex.  Goods are distributed locally through the Larimer Food Bank.  
 

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION

      Please save Box Top coupons from participating General Mills products for Clelian Heights School in Greensburg.  A small box has been placed in the Narthex in which you can deposit these coupons. A complete list of products is posted on each of the two bulletin boards. 
 
                    TWO CENTS PER MEAL 
 
 

      We continue to collect 2¢ per meal, per person for the Larimer Food Bank.  Place contributions in the fish bowl at the front of the church or you can include your donation in your offering envelope, marking it “Two Cents Fund.” Either way, you are reaching out and helping someone much less fortunate than you are. 
 
 

HAITIAN CHILDREN

      If you are sponsoring a child, remember to give your support money each month to Cindy Kohler who will record the donation and pass it on to Ron Rabo.  (Checks should be made payable to Ardara UP Church.)

      Once all donations are in, Ron writes one check from the church and Cindy sends it to Haiti, along with all the necessary paperwork. 
 
 

      Praise God! All the angels that Patti Nicolette carefully prepared and placed on the Narthex Angel Tree were claimed the very first day they were available!  This mission outreach to children of prisoners is always a favorite.

      After you purchase your gift, please bring it – unwrapped – to the church no later than Thursday, December 7^th. Gifts will be wrapped and delivered on Sunday, December 10^th. We need volunteers to:

• wrap Christmas gifts (thanks to for donating a big roll of wrapping paper)
• drive as we deliver the gifts
• deliver gifts to children and, if the opportunity presents itself, share the Gospel and pray with the children and caregivers

      It would help if you can let Patti know that you will be there to help. 
 
 

RESERVE A DATE

      If you would like to reserve the Church Social Room or Pavilion for an event (shower, picnic, party, etc.), see Virginia Nicolette or give her a call.  A large calendar is located on the bulletin board across from the choir robe closet.  Before calling Virginia, check the calendar to see if the date you want is available.