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CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS ARE COMING!We will be accepting delivery of poinsettias during the week of December 9th. If you would like to give a poinsettia plant in memory or in honor of someone, please notify the church office.
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CHECK OUT OUR DECEMBER & JANUARY WORSHIP SCHEDULES!
- December 15 - Choir Cantata
- December 22 - Children’s Christmas Program
- January 5 - Drawing of Watchwords
- January 12 - Holy Communion
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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICESTuesday, December 24th
4:30pm & 7:00pm Services |
HOLY COMMUNION
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Join us for worship with Holy Communion on Sunday, January 12th 10:15am
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MORAVIAN WOMEN
Moravian Women will meet on Thursday, December 12 at noon in the Lounge. Please bring finger-food to share.
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CHRISTMAS CONTATA ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15thOn Sunday, December 15, at the 10:15 a.m. worship service, the choir will be presenting its Christmas cantata, Joy to the World, A Celebration of Carols by Jay Althouse.
Please come to the service, and join in as you listen, and sing along with some Christmas favorites. |
HERE WE COME A CAROLING!
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I hope you have your calendars marked for the 14th of December to go caroling. It’s a great way to spread the joy of Christmas – the smiles and the thrill of bringing a special memory to those we carol to. In a way, we are being the church to those who are homebound.
So come share time singing and greeting our church family. Let’s meet at the church at 1:00 p.m. to carpool together. We will share some warm drinks afterwards. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. -Trudy Knipple |
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GAME DAYS
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NEW WOMEN'S GROUP STARTING!With the new year comes a new opportunity. On Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. the first gathering of the Working Women’s Fellowship (to be called WWW – Wine, Women, and the Word) will take place. The location (which each month will either be hosted in a home or at a restaurant) is still being determined. This group is open to any woman who is college age up to the point of retirement. We will gather for food, fellowship and study as we go through a guided lesson each month.
If you are interested or would like more information please contact Pastor Beth or any member of the CEC. |
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MEN'S RETREAT AT MT. MORRIS
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UNITY PRAYER WATCH
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Since 1957, the Unity Prayer Watch has assured that prayer for the work and witness of our world-wide Moravian Church is being offered somewhere in the world 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Prayer Watch is a renewal of the “hourly intercession”, begun in Herrnhut in 1727 which continued uninterrupted for 100 years.
Our day to offer prayer is Sunday, December 8th. We are joined on that day with our brothers and sisters of Veedum Moravian, Lake Mills Moravian and West Green Bay Moravian Churches. A signup sheet is available in the hallway along with suggestions for prayer. Please offer to keep this continuation of intercessory |
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!In this holiday season of giving, I give thanks to the Lord in my prayers for you! May the spirit of God’s greatest gift, eternal life through Jesus our Lord, dwell within your heart this holiday season and throughout the year! Have a blessed Christmas and New Year!
-Pastor Beth |
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PASTOR BETH OUT OF OFFICEI guess I want to relive my youth, not really. On December 30 I will be having surgery to remove my tonsils. The procedure will be taking place in Wausau and will require a two week recovery time. So, I will be out of the office December 30 – January 11 recovering. I will make sure to have someone on call for me during this time and if you are in need of pastoral care just contact the church office or our vice-chair of Elders, Trudy Knipple.
Prayers are welcomed for both the procedure and the recovery and for my family as they deal with me through it all 😉. -Pastor Beth |
Thank you for the volunteers from your church that helped at SWEPS from October 21-25. During those five days, 126 households were served for a total of 327 individuals including nine new clients in South Wood County. We are so thankful for those who care about the well-being of our neighbors in this area.
Our needs are ongoing, so food and monetary donations are continuously and graciously appreciated. We also appreciate receiving paper and plastic bags as well as children’s books.
Thanks again, for your help at SWEPS and supporting those in need in our area.
-Pat Barton, SWEPS
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You continue to surprise us with blessings! Thank you for the October Joyful Noise offering. What a gift it is to feel your love and support! We are grateful for you and your Christ-like generosity!
Much love & peace,
Pastor Christie & the Tricklebee Crew
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Thank you for your generous gift to the Board of World Mission of the Moravian in North America for Moravian Disaster Response.
We are most thankful that although we continue to work with the victims of the hurricanes of the past few seasons and the fires in Wupperthal, there have been no new recent tragedies that have affected any of our Moravian brothers and sisters this year, to date. Current income donations will help support ongoing restoration projects in the Virgin Islands and North Carolina, as well as help restore our funds which allow us to respond to disasters immediately when needs arise.
Thank you for your support.
-Deb Swanson
Board of World Mission
Our needs are ongoing, so food and monetary donations are continuously and graciously appreciated. We also appreciate receiving paper and plastic bags as well as children’s books.
Thanks again, for your help at SWEPS and supporting those in need in our area.
-Pat Barton, SWEPS
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You continue to surprise us with blessings! Thank you for the October Joyful Noise offering. What a gift it is to feel your love and support! We are grateful for you and your Christ-like generosity!
Much love & peace,
Pastor Christie & the Tricklebee Crew
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Thank you for your generous gift to the Board of World Mission of the Moravian in North America for Moravian Disaster Response.
We are most thankful that although we continue to work with the victims of the hurricanes of the past few seasons and the fires in Wupperthal, there have been no new recent tragedies that have affected any of our Moravian brothers and sisters this year, to date. Current income donations will help support ongoing restoration projects in the Virgin Islands and North Carolina, as well as help restore our funds which allow us to respond to disasters immediately when needs arise.
Thank you for your support.
-Deb Swanson
Board of World Mission
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MORAVIAN STARS & DAILY TEXTSWe have received an order of plastic Moravian stars. The 12” star is $22.00 and the 21” star is $26.00. They are available from the church office during office hours.
2020 Daily Texts have arrived. If you ordered a copy, they are available on the table behind the back pew. We also have a few extra if you forgot to order one. |
BOARD OF ELDERS - UPDATE
The Elders met on the evening of November 21, 2019
- We received reports from Pastor Beth and the ministries and committees of the congregation.
- We reviewed the Pictorial Directory progress
- We discussed Christmas Eve and helped Pastor Beth as she prepares for her first Christmas with us.
- We designated candle wrapping dates at times – Sundays, December 1 & 8 starting at 9 a.m. (during Sunday School hour).
- We reviewed our inactive members list and discussed the letter. It will be updated to be sent out in January.
- We affirmed the starting of a second women’s group for the congregation. More information is in an article in the newsletter.
- We affirmed the Women’s Sunday and the increased October attendance over the last two years.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - UPDATE
Hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Trustees have been meeting and staying in contact with the construction crews to make sure the renovation of the church stays on track, and we can deal with challenges more effectively as they occur. Right now, completion of the project is looking to be after the New Year.
With the oncoming of the cold weather sooner than expected, the timeline for Michael’s Construction (who we have hired to do the roof) has been pushed back until the spring.
If you have any more questions regarding this please don’t hesitate to ask myself or another Trustee.
Thank you all for your support, input and prayers throughout this project.
Blessings,
Eric Voight
Chair of Trustees
The Trustees have been meeting and staying in contact with the construction crews to make sure the renovation of the church stays on track, and we can deal with challenges more effectively as they occur. Right now, completion of the project is looking to be after the New Year.
With the oncoming of the cold weather sooner than expected, the timeline for Michael’s Construction (who we have hired to do the roof) has been pushed back until the spring.
If you have any more questions regarding this please don’t hesitate to ask myself or another Trustee.
Thank you all for your support, input and prayers throughout this project.
Blessings,
Eric Voight
Chair of Trustees
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ANNUAL CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING
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THE ART OF CHRISTMAS
How can we best keep Christmas?
The New Book of the Art of Living
- By following the star on an inward journey to
- Bethlehem to stand again in awe and wonder before the Babe in a manger.
- By rediscovering the faith and simplicity of a little child, for of such is the kingdom of heaven.
- By being still and listening to the angels sing within our hearts.
- By quietly evaluating our lives according to the
- Master’s standards as set forth in the Sermon on the Mount.
- By resolving to give ourselves away to others in love, joy and devotion.
The New Book of the Art of Living
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MIKE BARNES RETIREMENT GAME NIGHT - NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY!
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WORSHIP SERVICE CANCELLATIONS
If we need to cancel a Sunday service due to bad weather, we will send out an email or you can check for cancellations listed on WSAW or WAOW.
RECYCLE YOUR INK CARTRIDGES
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Did you know that we collect used ink and toner cartridges and then turn them in for credit. We receive $2.00 for each cartridge that we bring in. You can place your used cartridges in the blue plastic container in the hallway by the offices.
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ARE YOU READY TO DANCE AND TONE YOUR BODY?Elsa Voight now offers Zumba® Toning classes right here at Wisconsin Rapids Moravian Church! Click HERE to learn more about registration and details. See you there in the disco lights!
Please contact Elsa with further questions: Email: PittsvilleDancePartyFitness@Gmail.com Call or Text: 715-577-8071 |
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PRAYER OF SERVANTHOODO God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. We give you thanks for your constant presence.
Through seasons of constancy and change, you are with us, calling us out of ourselves into the world to serve others. Grant that we may be united in love for each other and for those we haven’t yet met. us wisdom, patience, and perseverance as we work through the details and challenges of the ministry you have placed before us. Continue, O Lord, to bless the work of our hands. Bless the work of our hands. Amen. |
PASTORAL CARE
To reach Rev. Beth Rohn-Habhegger, please call her at 715-213-2362 or send an email to wrmcpastor@gmail.com.
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You can also follow our pastor on social media:
Instagram at wrmcpastor or Snapchat at Pastorwrmc. |