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The Newsletter November 18, 2008 |
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2008 8:00 a.m. – Choir Practice 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School 10:35 a.m. – Morning Worship/Child. Worship “Heart Murmurs” Guest Speaker, Martha Cory Worship Leader, Carrie Bush Pianist, Candace Good Greeters, Craig and Carrie Bush Head Usher, Norm Cory Nursery, Pat Sonafrank Children’s Story, Carrie Bush Children’s Church, Sabrina Hooker Following Worship, Children eat lunch and practice for Christmas Play
CALLING ALL CHILDREN
I know we have some great seamstresses in our church. So, if anyone would want to help make Christmas Play costumes, please call Joyce Fruth, 459-0478
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
The dinner will start at 5:00 p.m. at the home of Dave and Jane Cox with appetizers and salads. Then we will head off to the home of John and Joyce Fruth for the main course. Be sure to save room for desserts at the home of Harry and Joan Wray. Why not carpool with fellow church members for a fun way to travel from home to home? If you need addresses or directions or even a ride, please don't hesitate to call Joyce Fruth at 459-0478. You won't want to miss this fun holiday event!
THANK YOU Thank you to Christine Phelps, Carrie Bush and their helpers for the delicious meal last Sunday. Your efforts are appreciated!!
WORK DAY AT CHURCH Saturday, November 29, beginning at 9:00 a.m. is Fall Work Day at church. Several jobs need to be done to prepare for the winter months. Can you give some of your time and energy that morning? Come when you can and stay as long as you can. Remember – many hands make light work!
Be A Church Women United Rep Our local Women’s Fellowship needs a representative to the local Church Women United starting in January. If there is anyone interested in this opportunity, please contact Christine Phelps at 457-8425 or Jeanne Campbell at 457-1547. Jeanne can give you details regarding the duties of the representative.
Bloopers Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done. The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday. Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Please use the back door. The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon. This evening at 7:00 p.m. there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin. The eighth-graders will be representing Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
Falling down
doesn’t make you a failure, but staying down does. It isn’t what you have, but what you are, that
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Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. – Exec. Comm. Meets. NO Tutoring or Bible Study this week Thursday, Happy Thanksgiving Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Work Day at Church
HANGING OF THE GREENS
Hanging of
the Greens is Come prepare your hearts for the season.
Free Babysitting and Christmas Party Friday, December 5 Parents deserve an occasional night out. Let us provide an evening of free child care from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 5. We will offer fun activities, games, crafts, dinner, a kid’s movie, snacks, and more! KCoB members are encouraged to invite participation of families from outside our church. Please encourage parents to call the church office (453-5318) no later than Wednesday, December 3 to reserve places for their children.
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED A Christmas Brunch is scheduled for Tuesday December 9, 2008, 9:30 a.m. at First Congrega-tional Christian Church, 505 W. Mulberry. The Touch of Kindness to Light Someone’s World is for Nesting Doves. Your contributions should be in the basket or around it (wherever there is room) no later than Sunday, December 7. When you bring items for Nesting Doves, please mark your package so it doesn’t get mixed with the collection of items for Rescue Mission which is sponsored by the Commission on Witness. Call Jeanne Campbell for a ride on December 9. Items that are needed by Nesting Doves: For the Girls: For the Babies: Personal Care Products Diapers – newborn & Skin Lotion one size up Deodorant Baby Wipes Tooth Brushes Receiving Blankets Tooth Paste Lap Pads Toilet Paper Powder Paper Towels Baby Lotion Kleenex (clothes NOT needed)
ATTENDANCE & OFFERING 11/16/08 Sunday School Attendance – 61 Morning Worship Attendance – 74 Average Attendance this year – 83 Church and S. S. Offering - $3,119.95 HPI - $311.00 Bridges Outreach - $193.09 Roofing - $120.00 Photos for Directory - $62.00 Messenger - $56.00 SERRV - $262.10 Tutoring Snacks - $5.00 Financial Peace University - $291.00
(Amount needed to meet budget - $3,190.00)
Holiday Schedule Dec. 5, 5:30-8:30 p.m. – ‘Parent’ Night Out’ Dec. 7, 5:00 p.m. – Progressive Dinner Dec. 13, 9:00 a.m.-Noon – Pictures with Santa Dec. 14, Noon Carry-in Meal and Christmas Program/Children Play Dec. 20, 6:00 p.m. – Christmas Caroling Dec. 24, 6:00 p.m. – Christmas Eve Service
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All children are
encouraged to be a part of the Christmas Play. Practices will be after
worship each Sunday. The children will be making their lunch at the
church before practice. Contact Joyce Fruth, 459-0478, for more
information.
With the
holidays swiftly approaching, calendars are filling up with activities.
Be sure to keep December 7 open for this year's Progressive
Dinner. It’s a great way to fellowship with church members and friends
and enjoy a delicious meal together.