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 FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
30 December 2007
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
“Growing in God’s Love”
10:00 am
| Scripture
| Isaiah 60: 1-3
| Deacon Campaigne
| Sermon
| “Arise and Shine”
| Rev. Colton |
Deacon for December is Gail Thompson (458-7938). If you have questions, compliments or concerns, please speak with Marcia.
Deaconess for December is Peggy Russell (458-0660). Please notify her of births, adoptions, or anyone who may need a note of sympathy or encouragement. Pam Welch (458-2340) is the contact about our Prayer Shawl Ministry. Audiotapes of Sunday worship services are available to sign out in Spencer House.
ANNOUNCEMENTSThank you to all who contributed to the “Phone Cards for Vets” collection. We sent $1,390, which means over 50,000 minutes for over 400 soldiers!
Wednesday, January 2 - NO MSYG, Junior or Cherub Choirs.
The Patchwork of Compassion in Narthex & Spencer House! The Deaconesses invite you to take a copy.
Annual Reports are due in the Church Office by Monday, Jan. 7th. Thank you!
Stewardship Update: As of Dec. 23rd we’ve received 282 pledges totaling 460,117.04 with $397,470.24 for Current Expenses and $62,646.80 for missions through the Board of Community and World Concerns. Our 2008 Goal - $540,000 so we are now $79,883 short of our goal. If you are waiting for the right time to pledge - this is it!! New pledgers also encouraged. Christmas blessings to all.
CHURCH CALENDAR(FH-Fellowship Hall, GH-Griswold Hall, CSB-Church School Bldg,
CR-Choir Room, ML-Minear Library, SHK- Spencer House Keeping Room) Sunday, December 30: Rev. David Colton preaching 10:00am Worship/Nursery Care/No Church School
Wednesday, January 2: 10:00am Staff Meeting-ML
NO MSYG, Junior or Cherub Choirs
7:00pm Board of Community & World Concerns - ML
Thursday, January 3: 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop #474 - FH
No Choir Rehearsal
Sunday, January 6: Epiphany, Mary Klaaren preaching 9:00am Choir Rehearsal - CR
10:00am Worship/Nursery/Church School (Pre-K- Gr. 8)
11:15am Adult Forum – Chapel
11:15am Beginning Bells - Sanctuary
5:00pm Contemporary Worship Service - Sanctuary
7:00pm Pilgrim Fellowship Meeting-FH
12 Step Meetings at First Church This Week:
AA: Sunday, 7:15am – GH Alanon: Tuesday, 7:30pm – Chapel
Tuesday, 7:30pm – GH Wednesday, 10:00am - FH
Friday, Noon & 8:00pm – FH NA: Sunday, 12:00noon – GH
Saturday, 7:30am – GH Alateen: Tuesday, 7:30pm – CSB#9
Young People’s AA: Wednesday, 7:00pm – GH
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