“‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel,’ (which means, God with us)” (Matthew 1:23)

I suspect that we all get too busy sometimes. Our calendar fills up and we get going so fast that we
miss things. This Advent and Christmas, let us do our level best to slow down and not miss the most
critical thing…the birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Let us clear away all the tinsel and
paper and cards and food and drink and frenzy and see Him who is “God with us, Immanuel.” Let us
remember that He was sent to rescue us from sin with His very own blood. We are so cherished by
God that He really would rather die than live without us! Glory to His name! Singer/songwriter Don
Francisco said it well….

“The day the God of majesty was given to the earth;
a gift of such magnificence we can never plumb its worth.
And the rudeness of the setting just ignites the jewels fire;
a pearl beyond the greatest price, the joy of man’s desire.”

Blessed Advent and Christmas!
Pastor Russ

THIS WEEK

Today: Sunday, December 1
10:00am Worship with the Sacrament & Sunday School
Christmas Pageant Practice after Worship
Benevolent Auction after Worship

Monday, December 2
8:00-5:00 Pastor’s Office Hours
7:00pm Lay Ministry at Howard’s
7:30pm AA/Al-Anon at Dickson

Tuesday, December 3
8:00-5:00 Pastor’s Office Hours
7:00pm GriefShare

Wednesday, December 4
4:15pm Confirmation
7:00pm Uganda Mission Fundraiser at Raven Church
7:30pm Midweek Bible Study

Thursday, December 5
8:00-5:00 Pastor’s Office Hours
10:00am Midweek Bible Study
1:00pm GriefShare

Saturday, December 7
7:00pm Christmas Concert at Craig

Sunday, December 8
10:00am Worship with Children’s Christmas Pageant

Worship Opportunities this Christmas Season
December 24, 7:00pm, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Dickson
December 24, 9:00pm, Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Raven
December 25, 11:00am, Christmas Day Festival Worship with Communion at Dickson

Sunday School will be taking a break for the Christmas holiday (December 15, 22 and 29). It will resume January 5.

Annual Benevolent Auction Today after worship. Please join us!

Two GriefShare Courses are this week:
Tuesday evening from 7:00-9:00, December 3
Thursday afternoon from 1:00-3:00, December 5

Confirmation Class
4:15, Wednesday, December 4

Special Fundraiser
There will be a concert held at the Raven Church on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:00pm. The fundraiser is for the Uganda Mission that Pastor Fiege has been supporting.

Midweek Bible Study
The sessions will be held Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm and Thursday mornings at 10:00am. Wednesday/Thursday, December 4 & 5

Christmas in the Country
This Christmas Concert will be held at Craig on Saturday, December 7 at 7:00pm.

GriefShare Surviving the Holidays
A one-day holiday seminar to give you encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the challenges of the season. Tuesday, December 10, 7:00-9:00pm at King of Kings. Talk to Linda Herron.

Ladies Christmas Centerpiece Crafting
Ladies, you’re invited to join Theresa from The Flower Boutique in Innisfail, here at the chuch, for a Christmas Centerpiece Crafting event on Saturday, December 14. The cost for the event is $85+GST. We’ll start with a meal together at 12pm, with the crafting following at 1pm. If you’re interested please let Samantha or Deb know by December 1.

King of Kings Christmas Dinner Hampers
Our Church would again like to offer families and individuals a blessing at Christmas by providing a full Christmas dinner with all the fixings. If you know someone who would benefit from this gift let Clint and Juanita Nissen know. As in the past, we are asking for congregational members or friends to donate funding to support this endeavor. The cost of each hamper is about $150. Last year we provided 18 hampers. Donations can be made through the worship offering, or directly to treasurer Cheri, or to Clint and Juanita Nissen.

Life Coach at King of Kings
What is life coaching? Life coaching is all about having a conversation or a series of conversations that help you figure out what really matters to you and what makes your life feel fulfilling. We have access to a Certified Life Coach here at King of Kings. Deirdre Franks is available to help if:
-You feel stuck or like something is missing from your life.
-You are looking for a sense of purpose and meaning.
-You want help setting and achieving goals.
-You have dreams for the future but don’t know where to start.
-You are facing big decisions.
This is a ministry supported by the Great Commission Fund. Please see the poster on the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and available time slots.

Hi, everyone!  
Here is a Word for your week…
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”  (Colossians 3:17)

THIS WEEK AT KING OF KINGS…

Monday
Music selection meeting at Howards, 7 PM 
AA and Al Anon, 7:30 PM

Tuesday
Discipleship Unlimited, 3:30 PM
GriefShare, 7 PM

Wednesday
Monthly pastor’s meeting, 10 AM to 3 PM (at the latest)
Confirmation, 4:15 PM 
Bible study on Mark 9:14 to 10:45 (lesson six in your materials) 7:30 PM

Thursday
Bible study on Mark 9:14 to 10:45 (lesson six in your materials) 10 AM

Friday
Junior Youth, 1 PM to 3 PM

Sunday (This is the First Sunday in Advent)
Worship with Communion and Sunday School, 10AM
Christmas Pageant practice, after service
Benevolent Auction, after service

LOOKING AHEAD

December 2…Lay Ministry, 7 PM at Howard’s
December 4…Uganda Mission Fundraiser concert with Rev. Fiege at the Raven Church, 7 PM
December 7…”Christmas in the Country” concert at the Craig Church, 7 PM
December 8…Sunday School Christmas Pageant during the worship hour, 10 AM

2024 CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE

Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service at Dickson, 7 PM   
Candlelight Service at Raven, 9 PM

Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day
Festival Service with Communion, 11 AM (NOT 10 AM)

Sunday, December 29, First Sunday after Christmas
Regular worship service at 10 AM with Mr. Mark Giesbrecht (Pastor Russ and Pat will be on holiday)

Sunday, January 5, 2025
The Epiphany of our Lord (Observed) worship service with Communion, 10 AM (Pastor Russ and Pat will be back)

Have a great week!
P.S.  A big shout out to all who make our Tree Lighting a big success!  Well done!

-Pastor Russ

Additional Announcements

GriefShare Surviving the Holidays
A one-day holiday seminar to give you encouragement, support, and valuable tools to navigate the challenges of the season. Tuesday, December 10, 7:00-9:00pm at King of Kings. Talk to Linda Herron for more details.

Ladies Christmas Centerpiece Crafting
Ladies, you’re invited to join Theresa from The Flower Boutique in Innisfail, here at the church, for a Christmas Centerpiece Crafting event on Saturday, December 14. The cost for the event is $85+GST. We’ll start with a meal together at 12pm, with the crafting following at 1pm. If you’re interested please let Samantha or Deb know by December 1.

Hi, everyone!  Here is a Word for your week…

“The night is far gone; the day is at hand.  So then let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light.”  (Romans 13:12)

HERE IS WHAT IS GOING ON THIS WEEK AT KING OF KINGS…

Tuesday…Pastor Russ and Pat in Calgary to officiate at a graveside service; GriefShare…7 PM

Wednesday…Confirmation, 4:15 PM; Bible study on Mark 8:1 – 9:13, 7:30 PM

Thursday…Bible study on Mark 8:1 – 9:13, 10 AM; GriefShare, 1 PM

Sunday…Worship with Sunday School followed by refreshments, 10 AM; Christmas Tree Lighting at the church, 3 PM – 5 PM!

Note…Pat will be working from home this week.

LOOKING AHEAD…

November 29…Junior Youth
December 1…Christmas Pageant practice after worship
December 1…Benevolent Auction after worship
December 8…Sunday School Christmas Pageant during the worship hour
December 10…GriefShare…”Surviving the Holidays”  7 PM to 9 PM here at the church

Have a great week! – Pastor Russ