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CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING DETAILSIn the midst of the pandemic we have had the challenge of trying to adapt our usual church routines into something new. We’ve done our best to offer many different ways to stay connected and continue the ministry of the church in midst of these challenging times. As a new year begins we find ourselves having to adapt again. Our annual Church Council meeting is scheduled to take place on January 31. Our Joint Board will be meeting on January 5 to discuss how we will go about doing the annual business of the church – elections and approval of budget. We ask for your patience and understanding as discuss ways to make this meeting happen in as safe a way as possible. We do not yet know if this will be an in-person meeting or if we will need to utilize mail-in ballots or use Zoom. There are challenges with each one. Please keep your eyes and ears open for updates as they become available. We will pass on information as decisions are made.
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CAROLING 2020 STYLE
Our caroling took on a different look this year, but it touched more folks. After thinking outside the box, we took on phone caroling. I am so grateful for those who sang into their phones.
We had a family that sang from home and a group that was socially spaced and masked outside that sang to folks over cell phones. We just called up a group of four or five and sang to them. We also recorded this group as they sang and made a DVD with the help of some techy people. We took this DVD to our members in assisted living with the help of activity directors.
I am so thankful that one of my favorite events of Christmas was made possible. Thank you to everyone who made this happen. I’m looking forward to what this can become in the future.
Thanks be to God!
In Christian Love,
Trudy Knipple
We had a family that sang from home and a group that was socially spaced and masked outside that sang to folks over cell phones. We just called up a group of four or five and sang to them. We also recorded this group as they sang and made a DVD with the help of some techy people. We took this DVD to our members in assisted living with the help of activity directors.
I am so thankful that one of my favorite events of Christmas was made possible. Thank you to everyone who made this happen. I’m looking forward to what this can become in the future.
Thanks be to God!
In Christian Love,
Trudy Knipple
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BOOK SALE - CHAIR PERSON STILL NEEDEDThe time of the book sale has come and gone. We are hopeful that we will be able to offer this outreach in 2020, but to do so we need your help. Jody has asked to step down from this role of coordinating this program. She is willing to help mentor anyone who might feel called and be willing to take on the role of coordinating this ministry of our congregation. If this might be you, please contact Pastor Beth (and/or Jody).
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BOARD OF ELDERS - UPDATE - DECEMBER 2020
The Elders met on the evening of December 15, 2020 via Zoom
- We received reports from the pastor and various committees.
- We affirmed that the Joyful Noise offering will be going toward the Neighborhood Table and the February offering to the Family Center.
- We discussed feedback we received from members of the congregation.
- We discussed the numbers we are experiencing of Covid positive cases in our area. We made the difficult decision to continue the pause of in-person gathering through January 24. We will discuss this again at our next meeting as we continue to monitor numbers and recommendations.
- We discussed how to put together and distribute the Christmas Care Packages to the congregation.
- We removed Melanie Kroll from our roles as she moved her membership to a church closer to where she lives.
- We decided that the 4:30 pm Christmas Eve service will use prerecorded music and will discourage those who are outside and close to others from singing, but encourage those who are in their vehicles to sing.
- We discussed how to go about sign-ups for our turn of the Unity Prayer Watch. Pastor Beth will set-up a Sign-up Genius for people to go to online or people can call the church office and we will sign them up through the site.
- We closed ourselves with prayer.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES - UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2020
As I write this report, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. I can’t help but be thankful for all of you!
Even though we are experiencing challenging times, with your help we are able to still function and look to the future. From your giving of time, talent and money, to helping clean the grounds and building, to organizing church functions and fundraisers. All of us from the Board of Trustees want to say, "THANK YOU!"
Over the last couple months, the Board of Trustees has also been finalizing details regarding the renovations and solving problems in the basement. The end is in sight!
I do have a request - we are currently looking for a contractor/painter to fix the ceilings and paint them. However, due to Covid we are having trouble finding someone to bid out the job.
Do you have any recommendations? If you have someone in mind, please forward their information on to a Trustee or myself. I can be reached at 715-305-4932.
Blessings,
Eric Voight
Chair of Trustees
Even though we are experiencing challenging times, with your help we are able to still function and look to the future. From your giving of time, talent and money, to helping clean the grounds and building, to organizing church functions and fundraisers. All of us from the Board of Trustees want to say, "THANK YOU!"
Over the last couple months, the Board of Trustees has also been finalizing details regarding the renovations and solving problems in the basement. The end is in sight!
I do have a request - we are currently looking for a contractor/painter to fix the ceilings and paint them. However, due to Covid we are having trouble finding someone to bid out the job.
Do you have any recommendations? If you have someone in mind, please forward their information on to a Trustee or myself. I can be reached at 715-305-4932.
Blessings,
Eric Voight
Chair of Trustees
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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PRAYER OF SERVANTHOOD
O 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. Grant 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.
Amen.