Lake Oconee Lutheran Church has started a new organ fund to assist with the purchase of a new instrument for its sanctuary. The current organ is more than 40 years old and repair costs outweigh its value. The new organ will be purchased from the Allen Organ Company and will have a 10-year warranty on all parts. Once 60 percent of the funds for the instrument are raised the company will begin building the instrument. The $50,000 price includes the organ, delivery, installation and voicing specific to LOLC’s sanctuary space. Anyone who wishes to donate to the fund may designate that their donation go to the Lake Oconee Lutheran Church Organ Fund. The leaders of the music program at LOLC are Brad Rudisail, Kris Proper and Dave Heimer.

 

Advent season

Lake Oconee Lutheran Church, 1089 Lake Oconee Parkway (Highway 44), will host a special study of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. The church will use Stephen Skelton’s “A Christmas Carol Bible Study” on Wednesdays (Dec. 4, 11, 18) at 6:30 p.m. during Advent led by Pastor Jim Stoltenberg. To receive a copy of the book contact the church at 706-485-4600. There is no charge to attend the Bible study. The session will also feature soup suppers.

 

Dec. 12

First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greensboro will host a Blue Christmas worship service at 7 p.m. The holidays are a time of joy for many, but for others who have suffered severe losses or experienced major life changes it can be a difficult time. The Blue Christmas service is a casual time to reflect, worship, sing and pray. The focus is to offer hope and comfort for those needing God’s special touch during the holidays. Dr. Jim Choomack will give an insightful and joyful sermon. Everyone is invited.

 

Dec. 13-14

Cheerful Hearts Ministry, 951 Harmony Road, Eatonton, is a Christ based ministry created to walk alongside women of all ages, leading them more fully into an abundant life; body, soul and Spirit. Cheerful Hearts is solely funded by donations. They never turn a woman away because of her inability to pay.

This year Cheerful Hearts is hosting a Christmas Tea and Auction to be held at Crooked Pines Farm, 355 Harmony Road in Eatonton. Seating begins at 11:30 a.m. both days. A delicious tea consisting of white chocolate scones, Devonshire crème, several tempting finger foods, Christmas teacakes and other sweets, along with a gourmet tea, will be served. Tickets are $25. Please contact Debi Morris at 478-737-0257 for reservations.

 

Dec. 24

Lake Oconee Lutheran Church, 1089 Lake Oconee Parkway (Highway 44), will hold a Christmas Even worship service with Holy communion beginning at 7 p.m.