The December Messenger is available to be picked up at Church or online.
Woody Neumann, Linda Obermeir Borton, Clayre Windquist, Donna Richner, TerryLeiter, Charlie Schroeder, Joyce Conley
Ongoing Prayers for:
Shirley & Lloyd Baumunk, Nancy McReynolds, Jean Swarthout, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White, Bill Donahue.
Pastor Dennis Smith's mother Helen, Andy Anderson, Ellery Vargo,
Shirley & Lloyd Baumunk, Nancy McReynolds, Jean Swarthout, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White, Bill Donahue.
Pastor Dennis Smith's mother Helen, Andy Anderson, Ellery Vargo,
Comfort for:
Jackie Perrin Family
Dave Scott Family
Salvation Army "Angel Tree" - is up in the Narthex with tags of toys, etc. you can buy for a needy child. Gifts need to be back at the church by December 5th. Check with Roger Barr for questions: Roger Barr 248-675-7871
Decorating the church for Christmas will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7th at 10:00 a.m. If you would like to join the group for a fun-filled adventure, we will be glad to have you.
The Hospitality Committee is planning to visit our Immanuel friends who are unable to attend church this December. We would be grateful for donations of new items to give as gifts - things like lotions, socks, puzzle books, devotion books, snacks, fruit, candles, candy, including sugar-free, Christmas decorations, etc. We will have a box in the narthex to put donations in. If you 'd like to help with visiting and gift giving we'll be packaging and delivering on Monday, December 16th. We had a wonderful time last year! Please call Kara Kizer for more details at 231-519-0570.
The Hospitality Committee Cookie Exchange - You're invited to join the Hospitality Committee in this year's Christmas Cookie Exchange during coffee hour on Sunday, December 15th! Bring 2 dozen of the same type of cookie, take home 2 dozen of a variety of delicious cookies. If you'd like, bring an extra dozen that we can use during coffee hour. *Cookie boxes will be provided.
Please note: Does anyone know of someone that does a lot of crafting and uses old candles? The Altar Guild has a supply of candles they can no longer use. Please let the Altar Guild (Dee Neumann, Carol Zimmerman, Cindi Neumann, Shirley Hamelund) know and we will be glad to donate them.
W/ELCA Christmas Party - We will have our annual Christmas gathering on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. We will furnish the meat & potatoes with W/ELCA women bringing side dishes. A sign-up sheet is on the Congregational Life counter in the Narthex. Bring a new $10 gift to exchange and we will again collect hygiene toiletries and snack items for the Youth Attention Center. Items they need are shampoo, body wash, shaving cream, deodorant & boxed snacks such as chips, cheese & crackers. They do not need toothpaste or toothbrushes, lotion or Christmas gifts.
PLEASE NOTE: If you're interested in Sunday School for your children, grandchildren or neighbor kids, please attend the meeting after church today, to discuss details. We're looking to begin classes in early to mid-October. Also, if you're interested in helping with Sunday School this year, please contact Pastor Teresa or Kara Kizer. Thank you!
Hospitality hour - We need sign up on the hospitality chart by the kitchen window to host a coffee and refreshment time after worship. Please check it over too see where you could host, maybe a special occasion, birthday, anniversary, etc.
Altar Flower chart: We have many dates available on the flower chart for you to choose for a special birthday or anniversary or in memory of a loved one. You can find it hanging on the Kiosk in the Narthex.
Chili Cook Off, 2020 ---Can't believe it's time to start thinking "hot" thoughts--chili thoughts, that is. The new year Chili Cook Off will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020, with set up at 5 p.m. and chili served starting at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate--whether you join the cooking contest or are a taster! Those attending will each receive one red ticket to use to vote for the Chili Cook Off "Grand Champion." First, second and third place winners will be voted on by the dollar amount their entry collects. A grand prize winner will be selected by the number of "red tickets' collected in their can. The Grand Prize winner receives a gift and their name on the Chili plaque. Donations received will be split between Manna Pantry and World Hunger Relief. Watch for the sign-up sheet, salads, dessert and chili fixin's will be needed, as well as set up and clean up crews. Please plan to join us, it is always a great time and a wonderful way to fellowship with family and friends. Spread the word, EVERYONE is welcome!
Equal Exchange Fairly Traded Product - We are now serving Equal Exchange coffee during coffee hour. The regular coffee is Organic Breakfast Blend and the decaffeinated coffee is Cozy Cup Decaf. These are available for you to purchase on our Equal Exchange product display in the fellowship hall along with several other varieties of coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate bars.
Visit the Equal Exchange website at equalexchange.coop and check out all of the products available. If you see something we do not have and you would like to try, just let me know. (Linda Kizer 231-856-7013 or kizerlinda@att.net)
SOLIDARITY Tastes Delicious - People of faith are living out their values through their consumer choices, using fairly traded and organic products. Farming communities are providing for their families, greening our planet and building a better future.
Through this partnership, you get access to organic, fairly-traded products at discounted wholesale prices
ensuring that more of the money you spend on coffee, tea, chocolate, and other products reaches the
the hardworking farmers who actually grow them.
Social Concerns Committee - For all who love making a difference.
Every 10 years, as required by the Constitution, the federal government counts everyone who lives in the United States. This count includes the collection of basic information, such as age, sex, and race, about every person living in each household. In 2020, for the first time ever, the Census Bureau will accept responses online and by phone, but you can still respond by mail if you prefer. You can respond as soon as you receive your 2020 Census packet. Be sure to count everyone who is living in your household.
The 2020 Census Bureau is hiring! Jobs start at $14.00 and are flexible. Work begins Spring 2020 and concludes August 2020. For more information and to apply visit: www.2020census.gov/jobs. Local recruiting contact: Lori Coleman 616-283-2743