ejoy! weekly newsletter                                                                November 6/7, 2010 

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In This Issue
In Worship
Butter Braids
Fall Church Cleanup
Taize Prayer Service
Children & Family Ministry
Thanksgiving Express
Honduras Mission Meeting
 
Thought for the Day:

All of the places of our lives are sanctuaries; some of them just happen to have steeples. And all of the people in our lives are saints; it is just that some of them have day jobs and most will never have feast days named for them.


Robert Benson in "Between the Dreaming and the Coming True"

November 6/7: 
Remembering the Saints
"All Saints Day"
 
 Saturday at 5:00 pm
Sunday at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:30 am

This afternoon I listened to Brahms' Requiem.  Johannes Brahms was not a conventionally religious man but he did read scripture through his life from a Bible given to him in his childhood. The event that inspired him to bring together scripture in this extraordinary piece of music was the death of his mother.  There are so many beautifully quoted pieces of scripture in this music that is so relevant to our lives and especially to us this All Saints Day weekend.


Blessed are they who mourn for they shall be comforted....

They who sow in tears shall reap in joy....

I will comfort you as one whom a mother comforts....

Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.

Yes, says the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors,

and their works follow after them.

 

This music of Brahms reflects the promise of the scriptures and remind us of their comfort and hope.

 

As we celebrate All Saints Day this weekend, we will give thanks for those who have gone before us.  We reminded that in the midst of pain God offers us hope and that death is not the last word; resurrection is.

We are reminded this weekend that we are not in this world alone, but surrounded by a cloud of witnesses.

 

We have a number of traditions in our congregation.  The names of our church members will be read.  The names of loved ones of congregational members and friends can be written in our Memorial Book and a bell placed in their memory on our Memorial Banner.  The Book and Banner will be brought into worship.  During the time of prayer, you will be invited to come forward and light a candle in memory of someone you have lost. 

 

At 10:30, family members of our church family who have entered into eternal life this year will process with candles.  Also, the Fox Point Lutheran Choir will join our Chancel Choir for the singing of the anthem, In Remembrance.

 

A reception will be held in honor of our families and guests in the Jones Narthex.

 

This is one of the most meaningful services of the year.  I hope that you will be able to join us and invite family and friends to come with you.

 

I look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Pastor Susan

 

*Check out our new Quick Link to the left of your screen to read the Daily Devotional from Upper Room Ministries.

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butterbraidButter Braids are Back!!!
You have been asking for them and they are back!  Orders for these absolutely delicious pastries will be taken this weekend.  The Braids will be delivered Thanksgiving weekend, Nov 20/21.
There are six flavors of braids and they are perfect for special breakfasts, for company, for Christmas gifts.  Each braid costs $11.

This fundraiser is sponsored by the Stewardship Team as part of our alternative income stream in the operating budget.

P.S.  There will be samples the weekend of Nov 13/14.

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handsLEND A HAND!

 
"Fall Church Clean-up"

Friday, Nov. 5 - 9 AM to 4 PM

& Saturday, Nov. 6 - 8AM to 1PM

 

Join us for a day, a few hours OR for just an hour as we clean and prepare God's house for the new season of loving, caring and serving.

 

OUTSIDE help is needed clearing gutters, raking leaves, finishing some outdoor painting and other odd jobs.  Bring your work gloves, rakes, ladders, paint brushes and meet in the Jones Narthex.  Early Bird leaf raking will begin at 7:30 AM on Saturday for those who are interested.

 

INSIDE the Sunday school ministry teams need help cleaning, organizing and preparing several rooms, storage cabinets and fellowship hall for the next Sunday school rotation.  Special attention is needed in rooms 212 & 211 where the nursery and toddler Sunday school classes will be relocated starting Nov. 7. 

 

Come laugh, work and have fun as we ready the church and yard for winter's blanket of snow!  Light lunch will be provided on Friday (leftovers on Saturday) for all who attend. Many hands make light the work with conversation & laughter as a bonus!  

 

Sign-up to participate in the church bulletin or office OR just show up!  For more information about "outside projects", contact Mary Paull at 414-354-7692 or [email protected].   For more information about "inside projects", contact Dana Saxton at 414-964-2424 x113 or [email protected].
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Taize Prayer Service

Friday- 7:30pm, Sanctuary

 

The heart of Taiz� prayer reflects a quiet, peaceful receptivity before God. Musicians, singers, and liturgists lead with a minimal sense of being in the spotlight, in that they are either not seen in center front, or are scattered throughout the assembly. In this way, individuals feel a more direct communion with God.

 

Taize Prayer Services are held First Fridays of every month.

 

 

Questions Contact: Sue Stanley

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Children & Family Ministry - Sunday, Nov. 7

  

NEW Sunday School Rotation starts - "Christmas Messengers" 

Children K5-4th grade will kick off a new Advent Sunday school rotation with a very special ART lesson as a large group in Fellowship Hall at both 9 & 10:30 AM.  The Art Gallery Ministry Team along with Sunday school teachers will be working with the children to paint 4 ADVENT BANNERS based on "Christmas Messengers" lesson plan and Pastor Susan's Advent sermon series.  The banners will be used in worship during the month of December.  Parents are welcome to participate!


This Sunday, Nov. 7 - classes & childcare for children infants to 4 years of age will be relocating to the second floor.  You are invited to our "OPEN HOUSE" from 9:00 - 11:30 AM in all 3 rooms

 

ROOM 211 - NURSERY (Infant to 1 year)

ROOM 212 - TODDLERS (1 & 2 year olds)

ROOM 215 - PRESCHOOL (3 & 4 year olds)

YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!

Come during "Fall Church Clean-up" (see article above) and help clean, organize and prepare these rooms to receive our youngest angels!  Bring cleaning supplies, gloves and a smile!

 

DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR NEW ROOMS:

The following items are needed for our new rooms.  Please bring donations to the church office.  THANK YOU!

  • Juice Boxes ("toddler-size" especially helpful)
  • Graham crackers, goldfish or other "cracker snack"
  • Clorox wipes, Baby wipes, Soft tissues
  • 2 Changing tables, diaper pails & cabinets for supplies
  • AA & AAA batteries for toys & pagers
  • Religious board books, Baby & Toddler bibles
  • NEW baby & toddler toys, games & puzzles
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Thanksgiving Express Food Drive for Northcott Neighborhood House

 

 

This Food Drive supports the Northcott Neighborhood House's food pantry and runs from the second week in November to the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving each year.

 

Grocery bags ready for you to fill with non-perishable food items will be handed out this Sunday between services and will also be available in the Jones Narthex (church lobby. All food donations may be dropped off also in the Jones Narthex.

 

Volunteers will then take the food to Northcott on the Sunday prior to Thanksgiving at 12 noon.  For more information, please contact John Wierschem. [email protected] 

 

 

 

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 Honduras 

Honduras Mission Trip  Informational Meeting:
This Sunday, after 10:30 service, Wesley Room 

In 2011 we will again be working in Talanga, Honduras with Pastor Luis Soto and his family.The trip is planned for April 30- May 7 2011. This trip will be a combination construction and medical trip to Talanga. Doctors and Nurses are needed for this trip to be a success. Please attend this informative meeting to find out more and consider serving Christ and His people in Honduras.
Contact: Jeff McClellan at [email protected] 

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