Monday, December 30, 2013

News and Notes for Sunday December 29, 2013

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY, DEC. 29, 2013

Minister: Robert Morris
ORGANIST: Carole Aldrich
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler      
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear    
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin      
ACOLYTES: Fred & Sally Dannheim      
LAY READER: No readings today                          
COUNTERS: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

TODAY IS OUR POTLUCK COFFEE HOUR. Thanks to everyone who brought something to share!

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS TODAY AND THIS COMING WEEK: Dec. 29 Jon Farwell, Debbie Kling, Gary Link, Virginia Scott; Jan. 31 Marilyn Palmer, Stephen Vossler; Jan. 3 Vincent Joyce; Jan. 4 Janet Vargo; Jan. 5 Cassandra Kling, Julie Shaver.

WE THANK the 108 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. November offerings received: $12,685.12; November offerings needed for budget: $13,369.20. Year to date offerings received: $142,243.99; Year to date offerings needed for budget: $161,708.73.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, JAN. 5, 2014

USHERS: Andy Crawford, Rollie Duttweiler, Marv Wood  
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Chuck White
ALTAR GUILD: Sally Dannheim, Jane White
ACOLYTES: Barry & Shelly Dunne
LAY READER: Rich Shear
READINGS: 1 Kings 3:4-15; Eph. 1:3-14; Luke 2:40-52

Monday, December 23, 2013

News and Notes for Sunday, December 22, 2013

MANY THANKS to all for the cards and caring sentiments at the time of Daniel’s passing. Your kindness is amazing and most appreciated. ~ Carol English

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY, DEC. 22, 2013
Minister: Robert Morris
ORGANIST: Carole Aldrich
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin
ACOLYTES: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor
LAY READER: Karalee Morris
COUNTERS: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

TODAY AND NEXT SUNDAY ARE POTLUCK COFFEE HOURS. Thanks to everyone who brought something to share!

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS TODAY AND THIS COMING WEEK: Dec. 22 Anita Cornell; Dec. 24 Heidi Mangels; Dec. 25 Robert Wade; Dec. 26 Ian Flurschutz, Leilani Mariotti; Dec. 27 John Vargo.

WE THANK the 89 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. November offerings received: $12,685.12; November offerings needed for budget: $13,369.20. Year to date offerings received: $142,243.99; Year to date offerings needed for budget: $161,708.73.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 29, 2013
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin
ACOLYTES: Fred & Sally Dannheim
LAY READER: Barbara Delity
READINGS: Is. 63:7-14; Gal. 4:4-7; Matt. 2:13-23

Monday, December 16, 2013

News and Notes for Sunday, December 15, 2013

DONATIONS OF TURKEYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER would be greatly appreciated and may be dropped off at the church. Thanks!

CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS – Please use the insert if you wish to make a memorial in memory of your loved one. Deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 17. Thanks!

COMMUNION CARDS – A reminder that the Board of Elders decided about a year ago to discontinue the practice of using communion cards.

FUNDRAISER FOR SHEBA –Hang your Christmas Card and give your donation if you’d like to participate in this fundraiser for Sheba to help defray the cost of the land.

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY, DEC. 15, 2013
Minister: Robert Morris
ORGANIST: Carole Aldrich
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin
ACOLYTES: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler
LAY READER: Pam Duttweiler
COUNTERS: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

COFFEE HOUR HOSTESSES TODAY are Barb Miesner and Marjorie Knowles. Thank you for hosting!

CELEBRATING BIRTHDAYS TODAY AND THIS COMING WEEK: Dec. 15 Melissa Aldrich, D.J. Helmer, Linda White; Dec. 17 Amy Hurd; Dec. 19 Barry Dunne; Dec. 20 Luke Duttweiler, Howard White; Dec. 21 Pat Kaake, Morgan Lumpston.

CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY THIS COMING WEEK: Dec. 19 Rich & Gwyn Shear.

WE THANK the 101 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. November offerings received: $12,685.12; November offerings needed for budget: $13,369.20. Year to date offerings received: $142,243.99; Year to date offerings needed for budget: $161,708.73.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 22, 2013
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin
ACOLYTES: Aidan Patrick, Natalie Taylor
LAY READER: Karalee Morris
READINGS: Is. 7:10-17; Rom. 1:1-7; Matt. 1:18-25

Monday, December 9, 2013

News and Notes for Sunday December 8, 2013

DONATIONS OF TURKEYS FOR THE CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER would be greatly appreciated and may be dropped off at the church. Thanks!

CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS – Please use the insert if you wish to make a memorial in memory of your loved one.

COMMUNION CARDS – A reminder that  the Board of Elders decided about a year ago to discontinue the practice of using communion cards.

FUNDRAISER FOR SHEBA –Hang your Christmas Card and give your donation if you’d like to participate in this fundraiser for Sheba to help defray the cost of the land.

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY, DEC. 8, 2013
Minister: Robert Morris
ORGANIST: Carole Aldrich
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler      
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear    
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin      
ACOLYTES: Dave Pinney, Jada White    
LAY READER: Carolyn Duttweiler                          
COUNTERS: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

COFFEE HOUR HOSTESS TODAY is Barbara Delity. Thank you for hosting!

CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY THIS COMING WEEK: Dec. 11 Lew Wright; Dec. 14 Ben Cornelius, Sr., Ryan Gallmann.

WE THANK the 101 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. November offerings received: $12,685.12; November offerings needed for budget: $13,369.20. Year to date offerings received: $142,243.99; Year to date offerings needed for budget: $161,708.73.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 15, 2013
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler  
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin
ACOLYTES: Mary Monroe, Carolyn Duttweiler
LAY READER: Pam Duttweiler
READINGS:  Is. 35:1-10; James 5:7-11; Matt. 11:2-15

Monday, December 2, 2013

News and Notes for Sunday December 1, 2013

CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS – Please use the insert if you wish to make a memorial in memory of your loved one.

COMMUNION CARDS – You may have noticed fewer and fewer communion cards in the pews. The Elders decided about a year ago to discontinue the practice of using the cards.

FUNDRAISER FOR SHEBA –The bulletin board is now up if you’d like to participate with your Christmas card and your donation to Sheba.    Your donation will help defray the cost of the land.

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY, DEC. 1, 2013
Minister: Robert Morris
ORGANIST: Carol English
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler      
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear    
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin      
ACOLYTES: Barry & Shelly Dunne  
LAY READER: Larry Gerdes                      
COUNTERS: Ed & Lois Flurschutz, Kay McCulloch

COFFEE HOUR HOSTESS TODAY is Marsha Sick. Thank you for hosting!

CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY THIS COMING WEEK: Dec. 6 Sandra Ramsey.

WE THANK the 69 members and friends who attended Worship last weekend. November offerings received: $12,685.12; November offerings needed for budget: $13,369.20. Year to date offerings received: $142,243.99; Year to date offerings needed for budget: $161,708.73.

ASSIGNMENTS FOR NEXT SUNDAY, DEC. 8, 2013
USHERS: Cathy Farwell, Dick Kling, Paul Vossler  
ALTAR ASSISTANT: Rich Shear
ALTAR GUILD: Dot Cornish, Deb Martin
ACOLYTES: Dave Pinney, Jada White
LAY READER: Carolyn Duttweiler
READINGS: Is. 11:1-10; Rom. 15:4-13; Matt. 3:1-12