- New PHONE: 262-416-5094 Pastor Bonnie now has a phone with this number, in addition to her personal phone. Please use this number in the future to contact Pastor Bonnie. The original church number remains in effect, if you need to contact someone who is at church. The messages on the original church number will only be checked from time to time. Please change your phone contacts to reflect 262-416-5094 for Pastor Bonnie. New calling cards will be distributed soon with the new number.
- Christmas Poinsettia donation forms are available on the greeters stand. The Altar Committee will purchase flowers for the sanctuary. Members can make a donation in honor or memory of someone.
- BLUE CHRISTMAS Christmas is not a season of joy for everyone. For many of us, Advent and Christmas can bring sorrow, as we grieve the deaths of loved ones or pets, loss of income, or other losses suffered during the year. For those of us feeling the weight of loneliness, sadness, loss and even rage, this time of year can be difficult – not as the classic song promises – “the most wonderful time of the year!” That’s why we offer a Blue Christmas prayer service on December 14 at 7 pm. This quiet, sacred time provides a space for anyone who desires to offer laments to God and also receive assurance that we are not alone in our sorrow. Please plan to join in a simple worship of music, readings, and lighting of blue candles, however we may be feeling.
- A nominating committee is being formed to find persons to serve on various elected church positions. If you are asked to fill a position, please consider serving your church in this manor. The next council meeting is on Monday, December 12 at 6:00 p.m. Visitors are always welcome, as are ideas for topics that should be brought before the council.
- CHRISTMAS FUND for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund is a special mission offering that congregations have been supporting for over 100 years. Funds provide direct financial support to those who serve the church and are facing financial difficulties. These gifts will be collected any time before December 18. There are envelopes available in the pews or you can give electronically at the UCC website.
- The Washington County Caregiver Coalition will be providing a day of caring for 60 or older loved ones while you shop, wrap, relax, etc. on December 3 from 10 to 4. The service is free to Washington County Residents. Check out the poster during coffee and conversation for more details.
- SLEEPING BAGS for the homeless are desperately needed. I found some on Amazon for $25. See Cheryl F. for further information.
- MISSION MANIACS are collecting healthy snacks or donations to purchase snacks. Let’s help them out. No kid should be hungry especially not at school. Mission Committee is collecting gift cards from Target or Walmart (any amount) for the Christmas Clearing Council of Waukesha County. The gift cards will go to kids ages 12-18 that have not been sponsored. These are kids from low income families. There will be a decorated labeled box near the church office to place gift cards in. Deadline is 12/11/22.
- Anyone interested in being a liturgist in 2023 should let Cindy C. know.
- We are looking for someone to be part of the Chili Dinner & Homemade Pie Sale committee to manage the pie sale portion of the church fundraiser.
- Please remember that there are two Christmas services this year. The Christmas Eve service is at 4:00 p.m on Saturday, December 24 and the Christmas Day service is at 9:30 a.m. On Sunday, December 25. Both will be special Christmas services. Please choose the service that best fits your families celebration.
Upcoming Events: 12/14 – Blue Christmas Service at 7 pm 12/18 – Christmas Program 12/24 – Christmas Eve worship at 4 pm 12/25 – Christmas Day worship at 9:30 am
December Greeters: December 11th—Vicki & Eugene Dost; December18th—Mission Maniacs
December 24th—Jack & Charmaine Duehring; December 25th—**NEEDED**
December Liturgist: December 4th— Eugene Dost; December 11th—Bernice Dieball; December 18th— Karl Roock