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PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! PICK YOURS UP IN THE SOCIAL ROOM! |
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MORAVIAN STARSWe have recently 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.
We also have a few other Moravian items for sale. This includes mugs (red or blue) with a Moravian star on the side, blue Moravian star earrings, a red glass Moravian star and an electric trimmed beeswax candle. If you are looking for more Moravian items, please check out the moravianhistorystore.com where you can find has jewelry, Herrnhut stars, a Moravian Star Advent calendar, Moravian star candles, and more. This site is part of Moravian Archives, Northern Province. |
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CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTMAS CARDIf you would like to be a part of the congregational Christmas card, please call or email the church office and we will add your name to the card.
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CHRISTMAS COOKIE DELIVERY SERVICEMt. Morris Camp and Conference Center is having a Cookie Sale. You will need to mail or call-in your order to Mt. Morris. Orders must be received by December 11.
A couple of people have offered to pick-up cookies for anyone who does not want to drive over to Mt. Morris. Please contact the church office if you would like to have someone pick-up your order. |
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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 - NOVEMBER 2020
The Elders met on the evening of November 17, 2020 via Zoom
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
- We received reports from the pastor and various committees.
- We affirmed that the “To Christ with Love” offering this year will go toward the Moravian Disaster Response arm of the Board of World Mission to help with the needs in Honduras and Nicaragua following Hurricanes Eta and Iota.
- We discussed feedback we received from members of the congregation.
- We discussed the numbers we are experiencing of Covid positive cases in our area. This discussion acknowledged our laments to be together and have things back to what they were while recognizing the severity of the situation we are in. We decided to take a step back to how we worshiped in October (In-Person at 9 a.m. no singing or group responses and Zoom / YouTube Live with FM transmitter at 10:15 a.m.) and will evaluate on a week by week basis. We will communicate any decisions to the congregation as they are made through the weekly mailing and by other means.
- We decided to maintain our usual times for Christmas Eve worship. The 4:30 p.m. service will be an outdoor (weather permitting) in the church parking lot & FM transmitted vigil service and our 7 p.m. service will be on Zoom / YouTube live (with FM transmitter).
- Our congregation is a part of a group of churches to be offering a community Thanksgiving Worship service on November 22 @ 7p/m. via Zoom. Pastor Beth will be giving the message.
- The Northern Province will be offering a “Blue Christmas” worship opportunity via Zoom on December 20 @ 6 p.m. Central Time. Pastor Beth is a part of the planning team and will be helping to lead this service.
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.
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
2020 WATCHWORDS
Congregation:
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22
Board of Elders:
The Lord is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Board of Trustees:
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7
Peter came and said to Jesus, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.”
Matthew 18:21-22
Board of Elders:
The Lord is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9
Board of Trustees:
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 52:7
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.