ANNOUNCEMENTS— Nov. 22-29, 2009
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WE WELCOME THE GIDEONS THIS MORNING, who will be sharing about their ministry
during both services today.
HEALING SERVICE TODAY FOLLOWING EACH SERVICE. If you would like Pastor Steve
or Vicki Evenson, our Parish Nurse, to pray for your needs (physical, emotional,
spiritual), please come forward following the service.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Next Sunday between services.
CHANGE FOR PIGS: This year the Sunday school children will be collecting change
to buy pigs for Deanna Shimko’s Pig Project in Cambodia. Last year we
purchased 7 pigs. Let’s try for more this year. If we meet our goal, Pastor
Steve will dress up like a pig! (We need 2 more pigs by the end of November!)
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WHITE GIFT SUNDAY IS DECEMBER 6th.
THANKSGIVING ECUMENICAL SERVICE. The United Methodist Church will host the Thanksgiving
service this Tuesday night, November 24th, at 7:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Froemming
of Bethany Lutheran Church will be speaking
THE COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER will be held at the UCC Thursday, November
26th from 12-2 p.m.
THERE WILL BE A COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING DINNER planning meeting at the UCC tonight
at 7:00 p.m.
POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS: Once again we are ordering poinsettias to decorate
the altar for Christmas. If you would like to order a plant(s), please fill
out the form on the back table (yes, the forms really are there this week) and
place it along with the $ in an envelope marked “Poinsettias”. This
may be placed in the offering plate or mailed to the church office by Tuesday,
December 1, 2009. Please take Poinsettias home after church on December 27th.
Cost: $12 for a single bloom; $22 for a double bloom
BRODHEAD TO BETHLEHEM—December 11th, 12th, and 13th. We have been invited
to join Living Word Church in their annual presentation, Brodhead to Bethlehem.
Sign up sheets are on the back table if you would like to participate.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING ON THE SQUARE. Our church has been invited to join the other
churches in our community to mingle on the square singing Christmas carols for
1 hour on Saturday afternoon, December 12th. If you would like to be a part
of this activity, please sign the clipboard on the back table.
NEW TRANSPORTATION SERVICE IN BRODHEAD: Green County Human Services if offering
in-town transportation services on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fares
are $1.50 each way for two stops and 50 cents for additional stops. Preference
will be given to those who are 60 years and older, disabled, and physically
challenged of all ages. For advanced reservations call 328-9364, and on Wednesdays
call the driver directly at 558-2679.
LIFELINE SCREENING will be at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church on December 16th.
Cost for 4 painless Stroke, Vascular Disease and Heart Rhythm screenings is
only $149. Socks and shoes will be the only clothing removed. Remember, 4 out
of 5 people who suffer a stroke have no apparent symptoms or warning signs.
Call 1-800-395-1801 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are limited, so
call today.