1. Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
Avon Lake, Ohio

2. Our Pastor
Jeff Steeber

3. Worship Saturday worship at 5:00 p.m. Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.
Special Services
Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, Sunday December 25 at 10:00 a.m.

4. We are happy to have you with us and wish you a warm welcome
We are happy to have you with us and wish you a warm welcome. If you would like more information about our church and its ministries, please look for a member for the Welcoming Team by the TV after the service for information and a gift.

5. Today’s Flowers
Today’s flowers are given by Judy and Ralph Steeber in celebration of Christ’s birth.
Image: Ruins, Jerusalem Archaeological Park, Israel. Copyright © Hanan Isachar/Superstock. Used by permission.

6. The poinsettias in the sanctuary are
Given by: In memory of:
Dale and Debbie Barkhurst Robert Thompson, Betty Konold, Marion and Eugene Barkhurst
Connors Family Richard Barnick and Evalin Connors
Brenda Crout Charles Crout Sr.
Marilyn and Paul Culler Terry and Amy Johnson
Bob and Anita Hlava Pasquale Cillo, Adam Pirlo, Amel Powley
Johanna and Lizzy Markko Grandparents
Carol Meiners Jason Meiners and Lane Meiners
Howard Pressnell Marilyn Pressnell
Ron and Randi Smarsh Loved Ones
Ryan Smarsh Susan Cicerchi and Eloise Mason
Judy Steeber Ruth Steeber, Aden Boyd, and Jane Rew
Harold and Karen Wagner Loved Ones
Jan Wunderle David Aheit and Loved Ones
To the glory of God:
Quella Columbaro
George and Gisela McFarland
Musat Family
Anna Circle

7. Anchor News
Thank you for supporting the Youth with your generous donations during their annual Cookie by the Pound Sale and Christmas Brunch.
Your donations will help send our Youth on their ASP mission trip, summer camp, and ELCA Youth Gathering in 2018.

8. Congregation News
We are looking for a few volunteers to help keep entrances clear when the snow falls.  Please touch base with Brian Knip for information if you are able to help out on our new snow removal team this winter. 

9. This week at CELC Sunday, December 25 Saturday, December 31
10:00 a.m. Worship
Office Closed
Saturday, December 31
5:00 p.m Worship
Sunday, January 1
10:30 a.m. Worship
Office Closed

10. This week at CELC continued
Saturday, December 24
7:00 p.m. Worship
Sunday, December 25
10:00 a.m. Worship

11. This week at CELC continued
Good Kids Day Care
Monday- Friday
6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Good Kids Childcare

12. Attention families
Located just outside of the Sanctuary doors you will find activity bags and clip boards for kid’s to explore and use. Please feel free to take one to your seat with you and return it back to the same location when you are finished. Thank you

13. Worship Assistants Christmas Eve, December 24
Greeters: Quella Columbaro
Doris Klement
Usher: Rob Johnson
Lector: Ron Jantz
Acolytes: Ian Crout Addison Crout
Cantor: Fred Kirtner
Assists: Cantor
Anita Hlava
Altar: Marilyn Culler
Counter: Eric Klenz
Bread: Carol Meiners Anne Paine
Worship Assistants
Christmas Day, December 25
Greeters: Ed and Celeste Baker
Usher: Bob Olds
Lector: Brenda Crout
Acolytes: Daniel Lecorchick
Grace Steele-Steeber
Cantor: Johanna Markko
Assists: Cantor
Brenda Court
Genny Helmink
Acolytes
Altar: Marilyn Culler
Counter: Brenda Crout
Bread: Carol Meiners
Anne Paine

14. Worship assistants and volunteers
Next Sunday
Greeters:
Usher:
Lector:
Acolytes:
Cantor:
Assists:
Altar:
Counter:
Bread:
Musat Family
Betsy Floyd
Cathy Mohney
Maggie Jantz
Austin Strauss
Bethany Pearce
Cantor
Chris Owens
Debbie Owens
Acolytes
Marilyn Culler
Brenda Crout
Kelly Pedersen