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For those who missed the eNews last week, Matt Kuzma's last day is December 22. Please send business email to communications@umcnic.org during the transition and any other notes to his personal address.
- SAVE THE DATE! February 5 Laity Convocation
- How to promote Advent and Christmas events
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NIC 2010 Annual Conference Journal
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The journal of the 2010 Annual Conference is finished and available as a three-part download on the homepage of our website. If you have questions, please contact Conference Secretary Rev. Lora Zink.
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Upcoming Conference Events - join us!
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December 16, Interfaith Vigil, Chicago Temple, 6 p.m.
The vigil, in honor of International Migrants Day, will include leaders in numerous faith communities throughout Chicago, stories from leaders in Chicago's immigrant community, prayers and silence for affected immigrant individuals and families, and a group sharing of New Year's Resolutions around immigration in cooperation with the National Interfaith Immigration Coalition. Contact Lisl Heymans-Paul.
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Free Stair-Trac available from Emmanuel UMC Polo
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By Julie McGuire
Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Polo offers our Garaventa Stair-Trac for any church family that needs it and can pick it up. It will fit into a van and truck. The crawler is free wheeling and can go almost anywhere in the church, especially up and down stairs. As there is no lifting involved in its use, any teen or adult can easily and safely operate this. The person to be transported sits in a wheel chair-his own or one owned by the church. Once the rider is securely attached to the carrier, the operator guides the crawler to and then down or up the stairs.
A working battery charger, documentation, and instructional dvd and video tape are included in the package. The few replacement parts we have needed over the many years have been readily available from the company.
If you are interested in this offer, please contact Pastor Fritz Bartels at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Polo, 815-946-3212, leaving a message if no one answers. You can also call 815-946-2225 for more information.
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Pancake Breakfast of the Week - Promotion tips!
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With 400 churches and faith communities in our conference, there will be 400 ways that we will be celebrating Advent and Christmas this year. Since we can't begin to publicize all of the breakfasts, fairs, pageants, recitals and cantatas, here are some tips you can use to boost attendance at your important events.
1. Cancel other church meetings
To make sure that your regulars will attend, give them a break on your other committee meetings so they will make room for the Saturday night recital.
2. Let your fingers do the walking
This means the telephone, not just email. Call people during business hours and invite them to attend. Fliers are not invitations!
3. Use your groups
Ask your group leaders (choir, small groups, UMW/UMM, circles, committees, Sunday School) to invite people in their circle.
4. Invite anyone who shares space in your church
If you host Boy Scouts, Jazzercise, AA, 4-H, a charter school, a theater company, or anyone else on your property, leave information for the group or personally invite people to come to your event.
Good luck planning! For questions or assistance, please email communications@umcnic.org.
And now....Pancake Breakfast of the Week!
Holy Covenant UMC Chicago
Alternative Giving Fair, Saturday December 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tired of cliched gifts, endless traffic, and stressful mall crowds during the holidays? Enjoy a joyful and meaningful way to give! At the Alternative Giving Fair, adults and kids can all learn to make fun, creative, and low-cost gifts. Over 15 gift stations to choose from, including granola, brownie mix, fabric belts, ornaments, cards, buckeye candies, pet treats, and 5-bean soup mix. There are projects for all ages and abilities! Ready-made gifts will also be available for purchase.
Donations will be accepted in cash, check, and credit card. All proceeds will support the Haiti Emergency Relief Fund.
First UMC Evergreen Park
Cookie Walk and Elegant Arts Sale, Saturday, December 11, 9 a.m.
There'll be fine jewelry, hand knits, crafts, art work, gift items and of course thousands of cookies!!! We are located at 9358 S. Homan Ave. (Corner of 94th and Homan) Evergreen Park, Il. Parking lot is kitty corner to the church at 94th and Trumbull.
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