Author: Sally Thurman

Waterloo First
United Methodist Church
Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00 am-1:00 pm,
Fri.: 9:00 am-12:00 pm (or by appointment)
THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH
Sunday, December 11
10:15 am– Combined Ecumenical Worship at First Baptist of Waterloo/ Third Sunday in Advent/ The Music of Christmas
Monday, December 12
11:00 am– Nest
5:30 pm– Trustees Mtg.
Tuesday, December 13
Herald Deadline
12:00 pm– PEO Chapter FE/JP
6:00 pm– Intensified Prayer Group via Zoom
Wednesday, December 14
9:00 am– Worship on Waterloo Public Access 17
9:00 am– Workshop for Others
12:30 pm– PIE holiday lunch at Irving Elementary
5:00 pm– Youth Group at Waterloo First UMC
Thursday, December 15
8:00 am– Church Row Prayer Walk
8:30 am– TOPS
LSI Staff Mtg.
9:30 am– Food Nook
3:00 pm– LSI Holiday party
Friday, December 16
7:00 pm- Worship on Waterloo Public Access 17
Saturday, December 17
9:00 am– St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox Church
3:00 pm– Worship on CF Public Access Chanel 15
Sunday, December 18
9:30 am– Worship/ Fourth Sunday in Advent/ Children’s Music
10:30 am– Fellowship
10:45 am– Sunday School
1:00 pm– Girl Scouts, troop 3419

December 11– Third Sunday of Advent
10:15 am Worship Service at First Baptist, 434 Baltimore
The Music of Christmas (In Song and Scripture), a cantata presented by the First Baptist and First United Methodist Choirs with Instrumental Ensemble,
Emily Forssberg, and Carol Teare, Directors
Please be sure to join us for worship service at First Baptist!
(There will be no worship service at Waterloo First on 12/11.)
December 18– Fourth Sunday of Advent
9:30 am Worship, Fellowship, & Sunday School
The children will sing Christmas Songs for us.
December 24– Christmas Eve
7:00 pm Candlelight Service
December 25– Christmas Day
9:30 am– Worship in the Fireside room with Cookies

Dinner with Neighbors, help needed
On December 21, Larry has planned a delicious Christmas dinner. We are planning a sit-down, served dinner for a special occasion. We need volunteers to help in the kitchen, and at least six volunteers for this one time event to serve our diners. If you are able to do this, let Sue Carver know at 319-232-3569 or dscarver@mchsi.com. Our church is dedicated to our neighborhood, and this event fills a need for food and companionship. Thank you!
NEEDED: Pumpkin Pies for Dinner With Neighbors
our community meal, on 12/21. If you can bake and deliver to church one pie or several pies we would be thankful! Please contact Larry Klinger at 319-230-5345 if you are able to help. Thank you!
HERALD DEADLINE
The next Herald deadline is Tuesday, December 13. Articles can be dropped off during business hours, mailed to the church office: 614 Randolph St., Waterloo, 50702, or emailed to Sally at media@waterloofirst.org
Poinsettia Orders
Holiday Poinsettias add so much to our Candle Light Christmas Eve Service, and we appreciate the orders we've already received. The deadline for poinsettia orders is Monday, December 12. You may drop your order off at the office or reply to this email and mail your payment in.
The Food Nook is serving our neighborhood, giving away 500 lbs. of fresh food, milk, bread, and non-perishable items three times a month. Our need is rising, and there is an urgent need for :
· Toothpaste/brushes
· Deodorant
· Shampoo/conditioner
· Hand Soap/liquid soap
· Hand lotion
· Kleenex, paper towels, toilet paper
· Household cleaning items
· Laundry detergent
Please help if you are able! If you have hotel-size personal hygiene items, those work great too. We do have homeless clients.
Youth Group
Wednesday at 5:30 pm.
Youth group meets at Waterloo First UMC
The United Methodist Men
will Meet on Saturday, December 17th at 8 am.
Join the men at HyVee on Ansborough Ave. for food and fellowship.