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focus First Presbyterian Christians Serving, Learning and Loving Sunday In This Issue November 19 Volume 20, Issue 20 Reflections Page 2 Coming Up in Worship Page 3 PYA Page 4 Wednesday Bible Study Page 5 Information @ Church Page 5-8 Growing Connections Page 9 Happy Birthday Jesus Page 10 In November Page 11 Cares and Joys Page 11 November Calendar Page 12 December Calendar Page 13 Contact Us Page 14 Social Media & Website Page 14 1225 Fourth Street Road . Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935 . Phone 920.922.0425 . Email [email protected] 3rd November

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focus First Presbyterian Christians Serving, Learning and Loving

Sunday

In This Issue

November 19 Volume 20, Issue 20

Reflections Page 2

Coming Up in Worship Page 3

PYA Page 4

Wednesday Bible Study Page 5

Information @ Church Page 5-8

Growing Connections Page 9

Happy Birthday Jesus Page 10

In November Page 11

Cares and Joys Page 11

November Calendar Page 12

December Calendar Page 13

Contact Us Page 14

Social Media & Website Page 14

1225 Fourth Street Road . Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935 . Phone 920.922.0425 . Email [email protected]

3rd November

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Reflections

Learning to Give Thanks

1 O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever.

2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble

3 and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the

south. … 8 Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind.

9 For he satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things.

Psalm 107:1-3, 8-9

Repeatedly, in the scriptures, we are told that the discipline of giving thanks has a powerful effect on our

relationships with God and with those closest to us. From Psalm 107, there is a series of experiences to

free God’s people and to provide for their needs, which results in giving thanks to God. It isn’t that God

needs the thanksgiving, but the process of giving thanks, for past miracles and acts of God’s grace, ena-

ble us to live with confidence for when the next challenges arise.

But somehow we get the feeling that giving thanks is a short, polite responsibility rather than part of a

greater practice. Obviously, being grateful enables us to be more appreciative of the good things that we

experience. However, more than that, we see in the scriptures that practicing gratitude leads to a deep-

er knowledge of God’s love for us, and a depth of wisdom we can draw from when we encounter new

challenges.

For this Thanksgiving, take some time ,when the family is together, to talk about the ways in which

blessings have been shown in the past. You might even review Psalm 107 which talks about having

wandered in the wilderness, undergone times of hard labor and trial, recovered from sickness, immigrat-

ed and traveled over long distances, being rescued in a dry and thirsty place. Each of these encounters

are experienced by all who are related to the one telling the story. This isn’t just someone else’s thanks-

giving, it is the story of all who are a part of the family.

Giving thanks and practicing gratitude is the foundation for a healthy perspective on our lives. We are

the people we are, because of the problems we have faced and the way that God has rescued us.

Therefore, we are able to give thanks to God and know that God will bring us through the challenges

that are to come. We teach those who are younger the knowledge that we are strong through God’s

continued loving care. Through giving thanks, those who have more experience become resources for

understanding how God’s love has brought hope in the past, and in that way, teach the power of giving

thanks as a way to have confidence for the future.

Peace,

Pastor Jack

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Coming Up in Worship

11/19/2017

Sermon: Called to be Bold and Faithful

Theme: We are called to be healthy in evil times by being bold and engaged, rather than

being timid and anxious.

Purpose: The congregation will draw strength from using their gifts faithfully.

Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Recognize the evil in the world by remaining awake and

faithful to God.

Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of the talents - the wise and faithful slaves and the

anxious slave.

Question:

In what ways do we need to put our faith into action in order to have a healthy knowledge of Christ?

Is it possible to be loving without doing something? In what ways are each of us able to find God’s

mission and purpose for our lives? What does it mean to us to be “children of the light” living in the

present and serving God? In what ways are those who are serving and reaching out in Christ’s name

better able to cope with the darkness of the world at this time? What happens when we fail to put our

faith into action? What issues and conflicts emerge for those who are not prepared to live out their

faith by showing Christ’s love?

11/26/2017 Christ the King Sunday

Sermon: "The King of Love"

Theme: Those who are submitted to Christ will share God's love with those who they meet

(who are all God's children.

Purpose: To rededicate to serving Christ by serving the people around us.

Scriptures: Ephesians 1:15-23 With the eyes of your hearts enlightened, we submit to the

power and authority of God in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 25:31-46 The parable of the separating of the sheep from the goats.

Questions:

When are we welcoming Christ? What does it mean to us to recognize Christ in those who are hun-

gry, naked, a stranger, and in prison? What is our call as Christians to learn how to put love into ac-

tion? What does it mean to know the power of Jesus in his glory through serving those who are in

need of peace? How do we put this real power to work? What do we need to do in order to be serv-

ants of Christ the King?

12/3/2017 1st Sunday of Advent

Communion, Because You Gave - the Mission and Purpose of our Church.

Sermon: "It's Time for a Light"

Theme: We are seeking light which creates vision, energy, and an announcement of God's

grace in a time of darkness and fear.

Purpose: We will focus on recognizing and being aware of the darkness around us in order to

be better prepared for sharing the light.

Scriptures: Isaiah 64:1-9 Isaiah calls for God to send fire and justice so that God's justice

might come.

Mark 13:24-37 The darkness of the days to come, and the response of keeping

watch.

Questions:

What do we need to learn in order to be faithful through the dark times? What are the sources of hos-

tility, bitterness, and malice in the world that are causing the light to be far away from people today?

What is our call as people of the light in the middle of darkness? In what ways are we called to be

those who reflect the light? What are the signs today of new life and renewal that we may focus up-

on? How do we learn to be aware of the suffering, but people who focus on the light and keep watch

for God’s movement?

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PYA = Presbyterian Youth Association

Basic info: PYA is for students in the 5th-12

th grade

Purpose: To get to know Jesus Christ and have lots of fun!

Sunday, December 3 PYA - Angel Tree Shopping/Praise Band Practice

4:00-4:30pm Praise Band Practice in the Sanctuary (or be a

supportive audience member)

4:30-5:00pm Meal in Fellowship Hall

5:00-7:00pm Angel Tree Shopping

Saturday December 9 10:45 –11:45am PYA at the Woodlands

Christmas Jingo and Sing-along

Saturday, December 10 11:45am-2:45pm Teen Praise Team Participate in 10:30 Worship

Happy Birthday Jesus Party

Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus with the children

from our church and the community. Help with games,

crafts and assortment of other activities for the kids.

Sunday December 17 5:00pm-7:00pm PYA Christmas Party

Bring a dish to pass, Advent Box item and a $5 gift to

exchange.

Saturday, December 23 9:00-11:00am Baking Cookies for 5:00pm Christmas Eve Worship

Meet in the kitchen at church at 9:00am..

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10/08/2017 Sunday 9:15-10:15 AM Introduction

10/11/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 1 An Odd Sort of King

10/18/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 2 The Three Puzzles

7:00 -9:00 PM Chapters 1-2

10/25/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 3 The Perfect Storm

11/01/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 4 The Making of a First-Century Storm

7:00 -9:00 PM Chapters 3-4

11/08/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 5 The Hurricane

11/15/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 6 God's in Charge Now

7:00 -9:00 PM Chapters 5-6 The Hurricane, God's In Charge Now.

11/22/2017 No Class (Thanksgiving)

11/29/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 7 The Campaign Starts Here

12/06/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 8 Stories that Explain and a Message that Transforms

7:00 -9:00 PM Chapters 7-8 The Campaign Starts Here, Stories that Explain and a Message that Transforms.

12/13/2017 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 9 The Kingdom Present and Future.

12/20/2017 7:00 -9:00 PM Chapters 9-10 The Kingdom Present and Future, Battle and Temple

12/27/2017 No Class (Christmas Break)

01/03/2018 Chapter 10 Battle and Temple

Chapters 11-12 Space, Time, and Matter; At The Heart of the Storm.

01/09/2018 Off (Pastor Jack on Vaca-

tion)

01/17/2018 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 11 Space, Time, and Matter.

7:00 -9:00 PM Chapters 13-14

Why Did the Messiah Have to Die? Under New Man-agement: Easter and Be-yond.

01/24/2018 10:30 AM -12:00 Noon Chapter 12

Wednesday Bible Study

Wednesday Morning Bible Study has returned! There are two opportunities to

participate. We will have Bible Study, as usual, on Wednesday mornings from

10:30am-noon. You can also join us on the first and third Wednesdays of the

month from 7:00-9:00pm.

For our study we will be looking at the person of Jesus. We will be using N.T.

Wright’s book: “Simply Jesus: A New Vision of Who He Was, What He Did, and

Why He Matters.” The book is available in the church for $16.50. You can also

order a personal electronic version, if you would like.

Through the book, we will look at Jesus in his cultural context and discuss his

role. Through the texts, available in the gospels, we will see that the disciples

themselves differed in how they saw our Lord: as a religious leader, as a

political activist, and as a healer. We will have the chance to reflect on how our

relationship with Christ grows and changes, and particularly why there are various

perspectives on Christ’s life and mission.

This promises to be an interesting and meaningful time of conversation and sharing. We hope you’ll take

advantage of these opportunities to learn more about our Savior.

If you have more questions contact Pastor Jack. The schedule for the class is printed below.

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Mat Mission

The “Mat Mission” is still thriving! We

are continuing to make mats for the

Solution Center. The mats are made

from recycled plastic bags (grocery

store bags, discount store bags,

etc.). They are comfortable and stur-

dy.

We have four completed mats on

display in the Narthex. One mat has

been delivered!

Part of the mission of Church Life is

reaching out into the community.

What a great way to be a part of this

calling. Everyone can help!

Information @ Church

Ecumenical Hymn Festival Ecumenical Hymn Festival Music and Messages are available on our website. Go to music in the main heading. At the end of the arti-cle you will find the link. If you would like to skip the article click here.

Worship Team October Meeting

Present: Pastor Jack, Kris Bartelt,

Cathy Wolfe, Linda Dorn

Excused: Mike Frize, Dan Mitchell,

Sara Kamphuis, Katie Johnston

Prayer: Cathy Wolfe (Session Liai-

son) led us in prayer.

Mission statement was shared.

Christians Serving, Learning and

Loving.

We spent time looking at our assign-

ment from the Leadership Team

Gathering.

Brainstorming

Who – congregation, community,

world

Why – build relationship

What – dealing with modern day life

We serve by discerning the spiritual

life of the congregation and the

needs of the world so we may craft

worship experiences that share di-

vine compassion, nurture under-

standing, foster confidence in God’s

loving care and shape vision for

each person’s personal life in Christ.

Assignment for Next Time

What are some of the key moments

or stories that reflect your team or

committee fulfilling these areas of

the mission of the church (reaching

out to the community, supporting the

people of the church, and supporting

distinctive Presbyterian faith?)

What specific plans, goals do you

have for 2018 that fulfill our aim or

mission? Are there new opportunities

or ideas in order to further these

aims or goals?

Creative Arts October Meeting

Present: Pastor Jack, Deb Cooley,

Sara Kamphuis, Jennifer Zander,

Deb Harrison, Kris Bartelt

Excused: Barb Mitchell, Joanne

Marchionda, Kim Braatz, Lynn

Mellenthien

Mission statement:

Christians Serving, Learning and

Loving.

Time was taken to research supplies

and ideas regarding what might be

needed for puppets. Tool belts or

something like it to help carry the

puppet. There was concern regard-

ing strong people to handle the pup-

pets, due to the weight. Three people

are needed to work each puppet.

Puppets could remain in the aisles

and around the church. There is the

possibility for making 2 shepherds, 3

kings and 1 sheep.

Theme for Advent:

Preparing for the Light - Images for

light and darkness. A single candle

image is needed.

For complete minutes please see the website under Church News.

Congratulations -

Congratulations to Jennifer Zander!

She was installed as Vice-moderator

of the Presbytery, on Saturday,

November 11.

Her experience and attention to

detail will make her a true blessing to

our Presbytery.

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Information @ Church

November 22 - Thanksgiving Eve

Ecumenical Worship

Covenant United Methodist Church

will be hosting this year's Thanksgiv-

ing Eve ecumenical service. It begins

at 7:00pm on Wednesday, Novem-

ber 22nd.

We have been are invited to sing in

the combined choir. Rehearsal is

at 6:00pm that evening. The choir is

singing "For the Beauty of the Earth"

by John Rutter. We have the music

in our files.

If you are interested in singing the

choir please contact Kris:

[email protected]

November 19 - Wreath Sale

Boy Scout Troop 702 will be selling

Christmas Wreaths on Sunday,

November 19, between worship

services.

The proceeds from the wreath sale

will be used to support troop activi-

ties as well as, individual scouts

activities. Scouts pay for things such

as camping fees, camping gear,

training workshops, uniforms or

Eagle Scout projects.

Adorn your house with a beautiful

wreath and support Troop 702.

November 18 - Handbells

We are excited to have our handbell

choir gathering for a rehearsal on

November 18 from 10:00-11:30am.

The Handbell Choir will be playing

for both worship services on

November 26. Won’t you join us?

November 18 - Puppet Workshop

Bigger than life Puppets!

Our next workshop for puppet

production is November 18. We will

begin at 9:30am.

Papier-mâché artists, sewers, at

least one engineer and a mechanic

are needed.

It’s a lot of activity and a lot of fun!

November 26 - Advent Workshop

Advent is a time for waiting and

preparing. We shop, we wrap, we

bake, but how do we prepare our

hearts for the coming of Jesus? Set-

ting aside a time for home devotions

will give you a chance to concentrate

on the real reason for celebration. A

variety of Advent Devotionals will be

available in the Narthex starting on

November 26, for you to take home.

Also, on November 26, families,

couples and individuals will have the

opportunity to create an Advent craft

to take home, or give away, as a

focus for this special season.

We will also be creating Reverse

Advent Calendars. Do you know

what a Reverse Advent Calendar is?

Instead of removing a treat or trinket

from a calendar, you will collect

items for an individual or a family, in

need. We will provide wish lists from

various charities to assist you in

knowing what to get.

After gathering

helpful items

all month, you

can take every-

thing you've

collected to your local charity and

know that you've share the love of

Christ this Christmas. The instruc-

tions are detailed, below:

1)Find and decorate a big box

(boxes available at church)

2) Each day, put a can of food, or

other item from the list in the box

3) Bring your filled box to your local

charity and celebrate God giving us

the gift of Jesus!

Share your pictures of your Reverse

Advent Calendar Adventure. Send

them to:

[email protected].

We can’t wait to see your pictures!

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December 10 - Cookie Walk

Please join us for our annual

Deacon Cookie Walk Sunday December 10

There is a sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Bake your favorite Christ-mas cookies and bring them to church on: Saturday, December 9

9:00am - Noon

Sunday, December 10

before 8:00am

December 17 - Cantata Sunday

10:30am Worship Service

Our cantata is moving right along.

The piece is entitled “Light of the

World” by Lani Smith. Light is a pow-

erful religious symbol that we often

take for granted.

In this cantata we focus on the im-

portance of light as it is used

throughout the scriptures and in the

story of God’s salvation of the world.

It is often in reference to Christ.

We remember the story of God’s

creation and God’s very first act, “Let

there be light.” We recount some of

the important sayings of the prophets

who saw the symbol of light as a

reference to wisdom, knowledge and

salvation.

We tell the story of Christ’s birth and

celebrate with the shepherds and

angels as the Light of the World be-

comes human. Finally, we see new

hope in the world because God has

sent his Son to be our guide to light

the path into the way of peace. –

Lorenz, Publisher

December 3 - Youth Praise Singers

Rehearsal

Youth Praise Singers rehearsal is

December 3rd

from 4:00-4:30pm.

The time is set to dovetail with the

PYA meal and Angel Tree Shop-

ping. Fifth through Twelfth graders

are welcome to join us.

Information @ Church

December 17 - Benefit Raffle

The Board of Deacons will be hold-

ing a raffle of a handmade clay Na-

tivity set and a beautiful Christmas

table runner. The items are on dis-

play in Narthex.

The tickets are $5.00 each or three

for $12.00. The drawing will be held

on December 17, after the Cantata.

The proceeds will benefit the Mitchell

family.

Thank you for supporting the Mitchell

family.

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First Presbyterian Focus

Please send submissions for the

Newsletter to:

[email protected].

Deadlines:

November 22 for December 3

December 6 for December 17

December 20 for January 7

January 10 for January 21

Cares and Joys

Buzzy (Marion) Seibel, June Benson,

Liam Anderson, Randy Bacon, Silas

Willey, Chastity Geisthardt, Jesse

Fisher, Betty Stephens (Nancy

Pitzen’s mother), Alice Heidenreich

(friend of Nancy Pitzen), Sharleen

Birschbach (recovering from back

surgery) Elvera Fritz’s mother, Val-

entina, Dan Mitchell, Ken and Pat

Owens, Ann & Arnold Leestma,

Shirley Krie’s sister (Alpha), Carol

Merrill, Bob Brandenburg, Lincoln

Deanovich (grandson of Darren and

Dede Beachy), Danielle Beachy,

Russ Dern, Mary Rita Frize

(radiation/chemotherapy), Mike Frize

(eye surgery) and prayers for the

people in a position of leadership,

throughout the world.

Rejoice: The gift of growing together

in the body of Christ.

Prayer Partners

The prayer chain is ready to offer

intercessory prayer to God for your

concerns. Prayer request cards are

in the pew racks and in the Prayer

Box on the small table in the

Narthex. Put your request in the

offering plate or the Prayer Box and

we will partner with you in prayer.

Names will stay on the prayer list

for weeks unless otherwise speci-

fied. Please call the office at

920.922.0425 if you would like to

have your name added or removed.

Deacon of the Month

Sally Sleder

Elder of the Month

Scott Polocek

Coffee Hour Hosts

Nominating Committee

Church Office Hours

Monday - Wednesday

9:00am - 5:00pm

Thursday

9:00am - 12:00pm

Friday

Closed

Saturday

9:00 - 12:00pm

Winter Worship

(September - May)

8:00am & 10:30am

Summer Worship

(May - September)

9:00am

Nursery Care

November 19

8:00am Trisha Wills

9:15am Jane Devine

10:15am Sue Baker

November 26 Thanksgiving

Weekend

8:00am Melissa Hierl

9:15 Jodi Anderson

In November

Ushers

November 19

8:00am Jim & Judy Dassow

Larry & Carol Merrill

10:30am Lew & Carol Smith

Mike Frize

November 26 Thanksgiving

Weekend 8:00am Lynn & Judy Mellenthien

Burt Mayborne

Bob Block

10:30am Wendy Wilcox

Sue Baker

Jolene Schry

Les Mier

December 3 Communion Sunday

8:00 Nancy Hilbert

Lew & Carol Smith

Carol Wetzel

10:30 Jolene Schry

Dan Mitchell

Ray Tahlman

December 10

8:00am Bob & Barb Baumhardt

Mike Peterson

Dave Erickson

10:30 Mary Robotka

Carol Meyst

Sheryl Brown

Tina Sommerfeldt

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19 Outreach Team - Angel Tree 8a-9a Worship 9:15a-10:15a Boy Scout Wreath Sale 9:15a-10:15a Coffee Hour 9:15a-10:15a Education Hour 9:15a-10:15a Session Forum 9:15a-10:15a Talk Back 10:30a-11:30a Worship

20 Organ Tuning Thanksgiving Food Basket Preparation 10a-11:30a Staff Meeting 6:30p-7:30p Session Meeting

21 6p-7p AA Meeting (Gathering Room)

22 8a-9a Breakfast - Pump & Pantry 10:30a-12p Book Study - Simply Jesus 12p-1p Noon Prayer 6:30p-8p Cantata Rehearsal 6:30p-9p Table Tennis 7p-8p Ecumenical Worship - Covenant Church

23 Office Closed Thanksgiving Day

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25 9a-10a Tech Rehearsal

26 Pledge Cards Due 8a-9a Worship 9:15a-10:15a Coffee Hour 9:15a-10:15a Education Hour 9:15a-10:15a Talk Back 10:30a-11:30a Worship 6:30p-8p Boy Scouts

27 10a-11:30a Staff Meeting

28 6p-7p AA Meeting (Gathering Room)

29 8a-9a Breakfast - Pump & Pantry 10:30a-12p Book Study - Simply Jesus 12p-1p Noon Prayer 6:30p-8p Cantata Rehearsal 6:30p-9p Table Tennis

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Notes:

Happy Thanksgiving! Enter His gates with thanksgiving,

And His courts with praise.

Give thanks to Him; bless His name.

Psalm 100:4

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9a-10a Tech Rehearsal

3 8a-9a Worship 9:15a-10:15a Coffee Hour 9:15a-10:15a Education Hour 9:15a-10:15a Talk Back 10:30a-11:30a Worship 2p-3p Woodlands Communion 6:30p-8p Boy Scouts

4 10a-11:30a Staff Meeting 6p-7p Boy Scout Committee Meeting

5 1p-2p Ruth Circle 5:30p-6:30p Just Fare - Parlor 6p-7p AA Meeting (Gathering Room)

6 8a-9a Breakfast - Pump & Pantry 10:30a-12p Book Study - Simply Jesus 12p-1p Noon Prayer 6:30p-8p Cantata Rehearsal 6:30p-7:30p Deacons 6:30p-9p Table Tennis 7p-9p Evening Book Study

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8 Piano Tuning - Choir Room and Grand Piano

9 9a-10a Tech Rehearsal 10:45a-11:45a PYA at the Woodlands (the Woodlands)

10 8a-9a Worship 9:15a-10:15a Coffee Hour 9:15a-10:15a Education Hour 9:15a-10:15a Talk Back 10:30a-11:30a Worship 6:30p-8p Boy Scouts

11 Angel Tree Gifts - Last Day to Donate

10a-11:30a Staff Meeting 6:30p-8p Outreach Team

12 6p-7p AA Meeting (Gathering Room)

13 8a-9a Breakfast - Pump & Pantry 10:30a-12p Book Study - Simply Jesus 12p-1p Noon Prayer 5p-6p Generosity Team 5:30p-6:30p Generosity Team 6p-8p Women in Faith 6:30p-8p Cantata Rehearsal 6:30p-7:30p Management Meeting 6:30p-9p Table Tennis

14 6:30p-8p Creative Arts

15 7p-9p Cribbage

16 9a-10a Tech Rehearsal 9:30a-11a Cantata Dress Rehearsal

17 Christmas Cantata at 10:30 Worship Happy Birthday Jesus Party 8a-9a Worship 9:15a-10:15a Coffee Hour 9:15a-10:15a Education Hour 9:15a-10:15a Session Forum 9:15a-10:15a Talk Back 10:30a-11:30a Worship 6:30p-8p Boy Scouts

18 10a-11:30a Staff Meeting 6:30p-7:30p Session Meeting

19 6p-7p AA Meeting (Gathering Room)

20 8a-9a Breakfast - Pump & Pantry 10:30a-12p Book Study - Simply Jesus 12p-1p Noon Prayer 6:30p-9p Table Tennis 7p-9p Evening Book Study

21 Christmas Eve Rehearsal

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23 9a-11a PYA - Cookie Making 9a-10a Tech Rehearsal

24 9a-10a Worship 10a-11a Coffee Hour 10a-11a Talk Back 5p-6p Christmas Eve Service 6:30p-8p Boy Scouts 7p-8p Christmas Eve Service

25 10a-11:30a Staff Meeting

26 6p-7p AA Meeting (Gathering Room)

27 8a-9a Breakfast - Pump & Pantry 10:30a-12p Book Study - Simply Jesus 12p-1p Noon Prayer 6:30p-9p Table Tennis

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30 9a-10a Tech Rehearsal

31 9a-10a Worship 10a-11a Coffee Hour 10a-11a Talk Back 6:30p-8p Boy Scouts

Notes:

December 2017

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Church Staff

Rev. Jack Harrison

Pastor

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Jennifer Zander

Director of Christian Education

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Kris Bartelt

Worship Coordinator

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Mary Robotka

Financial Assistant

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Deb Zorn

Communications Coordinator

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Daliborka Koncos

Church Office

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Volunteer Staff

Bell Choir Director

Joanne Marchionda

Angel Choir Director

Cheryl Clarenbach

Angel Choir Assistant

Alyssa Sabel

Financial Assistant

Sheryl Brown

Custodian Assistant

Dave Weber

Deacons

Sheryl Brown

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Kay Burbach

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J. Brian Conran

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Larry Johnson

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Sandy Johnson

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Joanne Klein

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Christine Langille

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Lee Munson

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Phyllis Munson

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Orv Kamphuis

Session Liaison

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Jolene Schry

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Sally Sleder

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Sandy Vahlsing

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Elders on Session

Lew Smith

Clerk of Session

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Terry Albrecht

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Pedro Arellano

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Dave Erickson

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Nancy Hilbert

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Orv Kamphuis

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Barb Mitchell

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Scott Polacek

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Roger Rigterink

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Phil Shepherd

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Krista Tahlman

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Carol Wetzel

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Cathy Wolfe

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