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Mary Klaaren's Letter |
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Dear Friends,
Glancing at my young niece Chloe, who was drawing on the back of a napkin in the restaurant where nine or ten of us had gathered for dinner, I was struck by how unselfconscious she was in that moment. In the midst of all the chatter and clatter, she was able to creatively lose herself in the drawing.
I’m reminded of Chloe because as a new year is about to begin, I dare say that one way or another, there will be quite a bit of chatter and clatter. Yet I believe that in the midst of all that, there will also be small, creative pieces of new life, visible to all who take time to glance in that direction.
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WORSHIP & EDUCATION SCHEDULE |
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January 6: Epiphany/Communion – Mary Klaaren preaching
10:00am Worship/Nursery/Church School
11:15am Adult Forum – Chapel
5:00pm Contemporary Worship Service
January 13: Rev. Steve Sidorak preaching
8:30am Worship- Chapel
10:00am Worship/Nursery Care/Church School
11:15am Adult Forum – Chapel
11:15am Bylaws Discussion – Minear Library
2:00pm Joyful Noise! Concert - Sanctuary
January 20: Kendrick preaching
8:30am Worship – Chapel
10:00am Worship/Nursery Care/Church School
11:15am Adult Forum – Chapel
January 27: Susan preaching
8:30am Worship
10:00am Worship/Nursery/Church School
11:15am Adult Forum - Chapel
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ANNUAL REPORTS DUE BY JANUARY 7th |
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Annual Reports need to be submitted by each of the Boards and Committees for inclusion in our Book of Reports prepared for the Annual Meeting. To insure the Book of Reports is ready by January 20 for all members and friends to review before the meeting, please submit your reports to the Church Office by Monday. January 7th. If you can submit them early, by all means do so!
Reports may be submitted in different ways. The easiest for me is to receive it as an attachment via email to
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. I use Microsoft Word. You may also submit a hard copy that is “copy-ready.” Of course, if you do not have access to a computer, I am happy to key your report into the computer – just submit it as early as possible, please. Check last year’s Book of Reports if you need guidance in preparing this year’s report. If you have any questions, please call me. Thank you! Penelope
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DEACONESS OF THE MONTH |
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Deaconess for January is Pamela Dear (458-6040). Please notify her of births, adoptions, or anyone who may need a note of sympathy or encouragement. Pam Welch (458-2340) the contact person for the Deaconesses’ Prayer Shawl Ministry. New hands are always welcome to knit or crochet shawls; materials are provided. If you know of someone who would welcome a Prayer Shawl as a tangible sign of First Church’s prayers, please call Pam. Audiotapes of Sunday services are available to sign out in Spencer House kitchen. The Patchwork of Compassion is Here! Copies are available in the Narthex and in the Spencer House kitchen. The Board of Deaconesses invites you to take a copy of this collection of inspirational messages contributed by members and friends of First Congregational Church – perfect for Advent devotions. For more information, please call Mary Torello at 453-5038. |
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ALPHA CLUB MEETING |
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The Alpha Club will meet on Tuesday, January 22 at 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hal. Joel Helander will speak on Guilford history. All are welcome!
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THE MUSTARD SEED GROUP |
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This is an interfaith discussion group for mothers of children with special needs. We typically meet monthly to share information, network with other moms, and provide and receive comfort and inspiration. Most often we meet for lunch at Anna’s Temptations or at Kim Beckett’s home. If you would like more information, please call Kim Beckett (453-9957). |
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