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12/20/09 Worship Participants
Lay Assistant:
George Nieman
Gary Distin, Jon Graham, Bill Hoover, Dick Speer, Larry Willett
Beedle/Crucifer:
Will Best and Chloe Larson
Greeters:
Ralph & Marth Whiteman and Jack & Betty McBride
Nursery:
Dominick & Stephanie Reading and Megan Byrne
Children's Church:
Erika Solberg
Coffee Hour:
Karen Angotti, Sally Bowman & Ed Melvin
Upcoming Lay Assistants Scheduled:
December 20 - George Nieman
December 27 - Karen Angotti
January 3 - Ron Tenold
January 10 - Bob Meling
January 17 - Craig Watson
January 24 - Karen Angotti
January 31 - Erika Solberg
Lighting of the Advent Candle:
Josh, Alison, Noah, & Ethan Clark
Communion Servers for January 3, 2010:
Julie Armstrong, John & Mary Lyle, Darlene Moffet, Peg Figle, Dee Long, Jim McCurdy, Jonalyn Heaton, Bill Hoover, Jon Graham,
Armond & Betsy Akey
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Annual Report
It's Annual Report time! If you are the moderator of a committee or group, please turn in your annual report by Monday, December 28. If you are in need of assistance, please let Heather know. |
Needed: Prayers, Volunteers and Building Materials
Prayers, volunteers and building materials are needed to assist families dislocated during the 2008 floods along the Mississippi River. The Presbytery of Great Rivers (PGR) Disaster Response Team is currently working with eight families in Henderson County and one family in Mercer County. Two of the nine families need their homes completed and the family moved into the home prior to December 20th.
The PGR Disaster Response Team is working along side local congregations, residents and agencies to coordinate rebuilding efforts for 70 families. Expertise in electrical, plumbing and construction leadership are needed. In the next few months, skilled and unskilled volunteers will be needed as homes are in different stages of completion (gutted to the studs -- ready for trim). Individual volunteers and work teams will be scheduled based on the availability of materials and leadership. Overnight housing may be available.
To volunteer or for more information, please contact Kathy Casey. Please keep the families in your prayers. Together, we can make a difference.
Kathy Casey
Presbytery of Great Rivers
Disaster Recovery Henderson & Mercer Counties
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Per Capita
The per-capita assessment underwrites the operating costs of the Presbytery of Great Rivers, the Synod of Lincoln Trails, and General Assembly. It also pays for denominational dues in the National Council of Churches and the national ordination exams for candidates for the ministry. This year the per capita is $26.00 for each confirmed member. Traditionally, congregations ask that all members pay their per capita in addition to making a contribution above and beyond their regular giving to assist in meeting our denominational operating cost.
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| Faith & Life Class - "A Christmas Carol Bible Study"
December 20 - Continued Advent series "A Christmas Carol" Bible Study.
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Christmas Time For Refreshment
Join Pastor Myers in his office on Thursday, December 17, at 4:30 p.m. for a Christmas Time for Refreshment of hot cocoa and cookies. |
Deacon Caroling
Join with the Deacons to go caroling on December 20, to our homebound members. Meet at the church 4:00 p.m. After caroling, we'll come back to the church for soup and snacks. Please sign-up on the office door if you'd like to sing with us. If you know of an at home member that would enjoy caroling, please call the church office to have their name added to our list.
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| Christmas Eve Services
Christmas Pageant: This Christmas the children of our church will be offering a Christmas Pageant to you and God on Christmas Eve at 5:00 p.m. This celebration of Christ's birth is not meant only for the children and their parents. Please join us as we travel, with our children leading the way, to the manger of our Savior's birth.
A Service of Lessons and Carols: The ancient Service of Nine Lessons & Carols - from King's College Chapel, Cambridge - recounts the prophecy and birth of Christ in the words of Holy Scripture and in songs of devotion and praise. Join us at 8:00 p.m. as we hear again the message of the angels and go even unto Bethlehem!
Candle Light Communion: Following the order of service for evening prayer, we will celebrate the birth of Jesus by celebrating the sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 11:00 p.m. If you have been looking for a moment of peace during this hectic holiday season, this is a good place to find it.
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| Christmas-tide Breakfast
Join us on December 27, for our Annual Christmas-tide breakfast potluck at 9:30 a.m. in the social hall. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service.
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Thank You
Wow, God is Great! That's all I can think to say when I think of all the love and support I have received from all of you since this crazy journey began last April. Your cards and prayers that I continue to receive is what is getting me through. And how do I begin to thank you for all that was done for my benefit? The night was truly amazing! The hard work of so many, the donations of time, talent, baked goods, auction items was all tremendous. There truly are angels here on earth doing Gods work. Thanks be to God...and to all of you. Tammi Hottle
Sympathy
To Mary Fleming, family, and friends on the death of Mary's husband, David Fleming, who died on Monday, December 14, 2009. |
Please Pray for:
Linda Groves; Carolyn Simpson; Katie Mahoney; Kathy Smith; Dean Robbins; Dave & Eilleen Spoerl; Lana Endicott, Heather Fisher's aunt; Vern Mettler; James Butler; Tammi Hottle; Tammi's dad, Larry Dye; Lamont Huff; Krista Youngblood; Mark Dunn, cousin of Susan Van Kirk; Janet Paris; Carson Dowell; and Connie Louck.
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| Calendar |
Thursday A Christmas Time for Refreshment
Saturday Graveside for Pete Ball @ 11:30 a.m.
(Bereavement to follow at the church.)
Teddy Bear Christmas Program @ 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Choir @ 9:00 a.m.
Sunday School @ 9:15 a.m.
Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
Hughes Family Christmas @ 1:00 p.m.
Deacon Caroling @ 4:00 p.m.
Thursday Christmas Pageant @ 5:00 p.m.
Lessons & Carols @ 8:00 p.m.
Candle Light Communion @ 11:00
Friday Merry Christmas!
Sunday Easter-tide Breakfast @ 9:30 a.m.
Worship @ 10:30 a.m.
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December Birthdays
1 Andrea Spainhour
2 Beverly Davis
5 Rodney Lemon
6 Gary Pullen
Karen Angotti
11 Jo Ellen Dollinger
12 Stephanie Reading
13 Noah Clark
15 Mark McVey
16 John Sorensen
Alexis Crosier
17 Job Runge
18 Dorothy Hutchinsson
Jarrett Baber
19 Jason Haynes
Evelyn Blackford
21 William Allison
23 Joyce Allison
25 Robert Whiteman
George Nieman
26 Samantha Fisher
Cori Sargent
27 Kristin Sorensen
29 William Davis
30 Merle Brown
Zachary Turnbull
Bette Vance
31 Charles Hallam
Dalen O'Riley
Dawn Brown
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| Contact Information |
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Administrative Assistant
Heather Fisher
309-734-5129
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