The Greening of our Sanctuary
The poinsettia plants and evergreens gracing the sanctuary are in celebration of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ's 2002nd birthday and in memory of loved ones by the family and friends of our historic and beloved church.  If you wish to make a donation for the poinsettias and evergreens that grace our sanctuary, please use an envelope in the basket on the table in the vestibule and place in offering plate!  Thanks!

Advent Giving Tree!
This year we will be providing gifts for 11 homeless men, living in a shelter on Staten Island.  Their pictures and their clothing sizes are posted in the narthex.  We ask that you sponsor one of these men for Christmas.  Or a couple of people can sign up as a team to sponsor their gifts.  Suggested gifts: one significant gift - a sweater (cardigan or pull over) ($10 - $15).  And then a couple of smaller gifts (pick two of the following suggestions): a package of socks, T-shirts, gloves, wallet, toiletry set, sweat shirt ($10 in smaller gifts).  Total spent for each individual: $20 - $25.  We ask that you bring the gifts along with a card to the individual on Sunday, December 22nd!
This will be their only Christmas gifts!

Advent Supper Celebration! Dec. 14!
at 6 PM in our Parish House!  That's next Saturday!  Please plan to bring a pot luck dish to share!  Let Elder Pam Ander know what you are bringing!  Bring your family or neighbor with you!  There will be lots of eating, meeting, carol singing, bell ringing, craft and merry making!

Living Nativity & Church Open House
Saturday, December 21st 4 - 7 PM
We need volunteers, can you help us?  Plase see Louise if you can volunteer!

Jackson County Ministries
Please bring winter clothes in used but good condition (no gloves) to the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 15th, before service.  They will be sent to Jackson County Ministries for the needy this winter. 

Christmas Potluck Dinner
Saturday, December 14
6 PM at the Parish House

Congregational Meeting
Sunday, December 15
after 11 AM service at the Parish House
Refreshments served

Living Nativity
Saturday, December 21
4 - 7 PM

Coming January 1, 2003...
The Friends of Historic New Utrecht Website
www.historicnewutrecht.org