The FEBRUARY Messenger is available to be picked up at Church or online.
Cliff Whitfield, Ellery Vargo, Jean Swarthout , Ron Kast, Steve Neumann, Dee Neumann, Judy O'Dell.
Ongoing Prayers for:
Shirley Baumunk, Dick and Jackie Perrin, Debbie Hagedorn, Nancy McReynolds, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White, Bill Donahue.
Shirley Baumunk, Dick and Jackie Perrin, Debbie Hagedorn, Nancy McReynolds, Virginia Schuberg, Scott Weber, Keith White, Bill Donahue.
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.
"Hot Brew and Hot Topics." A discussion group at Biggby Coffee near the central campus at 6:00 PM, Monday evenings. The first topic will be, "Border Walls and Biblical migrations." Pr Smith will prepare some introductory material and open the discussion to immigration ethics informed by our faith legacy in the face of contemporary challenges. All voices are welcome. The one ground rule is respect for one another, despite our disagreements of opinion. Come and engage your faith with the real issues of our time.
AAUW BOOK SALE: AAUW-Big Rapids Accepting Donations for Annual Used Book Sale
The Big Rapids chapter of the American Association of Univerisity Women (AAUW) is collecting gently used books,
CDs, and DVDs for its annual book sale, which will be held Friday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 304 Elm Street, Big Rapids,. All proceeds are used to fund scholarships for non-traditional Ferris students. AAUW was able to fund four scholarships during the current academic year. Donation bins are located at the Big Rapids Community Library, Artworks, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and St. Mary's Catholic School. Please, no textbooks or encyclopedias. To arrange for pickup of donated materials, please call 231-796-2460
The Big Rapids chapter of the American Association of Univerisity Women (AAUW) is collecting gently used books,
CDs, and DVDs for its annual book sale, which will be held Friday, April 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church located at 304 Elm Street, Big Rapids,. All proceeds are used to fund scholarships for non-traditional Ferris students. AAUW was able to fund four scholarships during the current academic year. Donation bins are located at the Big Rapids Community Library, Artworks, Immanuel Lutheran Church, and St. Mary's Catholic School. Please, no textbooks or encyclopedias. To arrange for pickup of donated materials, please call 231-796-2460
Equal Exchange Fairly Traded Product - Check out the Equal Exchange product display in the fellowship hall. We have added several new coffee & tea products and have 6 varieties of chocolate bars! If you like a little "kick" with your hot cocoa, the Organic Spicy Hot Cocoa Mix is back!
Any of our Equal Exchange products would make wonderful individual gifts or make a nice addition to a gift basket. Buying Equal Exchange products not only shows that you care about WHERE your food comes from but that you also care about the PEOPLE who grow the products.
In October 2003, Women of the ELCA began working with Equal Exchange to challenge millions of Lutherans across the country to purchase 90 tons of "fairly traded" coffee in a year. By October 2004, the campaign, "Pour Justice to the Brim: The 90-Ton Challenge," had exceeded its goal by nine tons. Thanks to the 90-Ton Challenge, women began to understand the importance of fair trade and what it means to pay small farmers a fair price for their goods.
Today, Equal Exchange continue that relationship with Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Gathered in more than 7,000 congregations in the U.S. and the Caribbean, Women of the ELCA has the ability to make a big difference for small farmers.
Through this partnership, you get access to organic, fairly-traded products at discounted wholesale prices, ensuring tha more of the money you spend on coffee, tea, chocolate, and other products reaches the hardworking farmers who actually grow them.
Social Concerns Committee - For all who love making a difference
Any of our Equal Exchange products would make wonderful individual gifts or make a nice addition to a gift basket. Buying Equal Exchange products not only shows that you care about WHERE your food comes from but that you also care about the PEOPLE who grow the products.
In October 2003, Women of the ELCA began working with Equal Exchange to challenge millions of Lutherans across the country to purchase 90 tons of "fairly traded" coffee in a year. By October 2004, the campaign, "Pour Justice to the Brim: The 90-Ton Challenge," had exceeded its goal by nine tons. Thanks to the 90-Ton Challenge, women began to understand the importance of fair trade and what it means to pay small farmers a fair price for their goods.
Today, Equal Exchange continue that relationship with Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Gathered in more than 7,000 congregations in the U.S. and the Caribbean, Women of the ELCA has the ability to make a big difference for small farmers.
Through this partnership, you get access to organic, fairly-traded products at discounted wholesale prices, ensuring tha more of the money you spend on coffee, tea, chocolate, and other products reaches the hardworking farmers who actually grow them.
Social Concerns Committee - For all who love making a difference
