SHELLS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
   _{287 Shells Church Road, Grantville, PA  17028
      Office:   469-2586           Fax:   469-1077} 

WORSHIP MINISTRY

ALTAR GUILD

ALTAR FLOWERS

    The 2009 Altar Flower Chart is available for sign-up in our narthex.  Please fill out an altar flowers form so that the Altar Guild will know to whom you will be honoring or remembering and whether or not you wish to keep or donate the flowers.  There are forms available next to the chart in our narthex and on the bulletin board near the Church Office or you may complete & print the form below.  You may drop the form in Pam’s mailbox, email the information to shellsadmin@verizon.net or call her at 469-2586.  Thank you.

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ALTAR FLOWERS FORM

Flowers donated by:  _____________________

Given in honor/loving memory of:  __________

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Please Circle One:

($12.50/vase or $25 for both)

I would like to donate the flowers.

I would like to keep the flowers.

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The 2009 Communion Bread Schedule is available for sign-up on the narthex bulletin board.

A memorial book has been purchased for Shells Church. If anyone has donated an item to the Church and would like it added to this book, please advise Terry K.

Altar Guild Meeting on February 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM

We welcome new members.  If you are interested in participating in the Worship Ministry or being a part of the Altar Guild, please speak with Pastor Linda or Terry K.

Saturday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 AM ~
COOKIE EXCHANGE!!!

ACOLYTE INFORMATION FOR ADVENT

Nov. 30 ~ The acolyte does not light a candle on the Advent wreath.  When the service is over, extinguish the candle on the Advent wreath before extinguishing the candles on the altar.

Dec. 7 ~ At the beginning of the service, light the altar candles.  Then, go to the Advent wreath and light ONE candle, return to the altar and bow before returning to your seat. When the service is over, extinguish the candles on the Advent wreath before extinguishing the candles on the altar.

Dec. 14 ~ Follow the same instructions, as above, except light TWO candles on the Advent wreath at the beginning of the service.

Dec. 21 ~ Follow the same instructions as above, lighting THREE candles on the Advent wreath at the beginning of the service.

Thank you for sharing in our preparation for the coming of the Christ Child.