NEWSLETTER The January newsletter and calendar are available to view on the church website.
SPECIAL OFFERING NEXT SUNDAY We are taking a freewill offering for Lutheran Family Service of Iowa on a quarterly basis (second Sunday of the month). Lutheran Family Service of Iowa is a human service agency that serves individuals, couples, families and children in need through counseling, support groups, etc. For more information go to www.lfsiowa.org.
MIDWEEK will resume on Wednesday, January 4.
MEN'S BREAKFAST will be at the church on Saturday, January 7 at 8am. Contact Jeff Adrian for more information.
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS will be during the worship service on Sunday, January 8.
SUNDAY SCHOOL will resume on January 8.
LENT DEVOTIONALS Lent begins on February 22. We are planning to order a few devotionals that will correspond with the sermon series entitled "God's Gift of Forgiveness." If you would like a devotional, please let Tracy know by January 15 so that we have an idea of how many to order.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES The new pictorial directory is in your church mailbox. Be sure to pick up your mailbox information today.
FELLOWSHIP SIGN-UP for January is on the counter in the fellowship hall.
TERRI LYNN nuts and candy are for sale again this year. Prices range from $6 to $10 per bag. All proceeds go toward Priscilla Guild mission projects.
LWR KITS During January the Priscilla Guild will be collecting items for personal care kits for Lutheran World Relief. Items needed for one kit are as follows:
- One bath-size towel 52" x 27" (dark color recommended)
- Two bath-size bars of soap (4-5 oz. any brand) in original packaging
- One adult-size toothbrush in original packaging
- One sturdy comb
- One metal nail clippers
Place donations in the basket in the Narthex. Please donate whatever you can, you do not have to donate a whole kit. Every little bit helps!
EPIPHANY SERVICE AT TRINITY Celebrate The Epiphany of Our Lord at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. On Friday, January 6 at 6pm our Lord will usher us into this fresh season of the Church Year as we gather together with the Magi to rejoice in His arrival. We will be wined and dined through His Divine Service with Holy Communion and His preached Word thanks to our special guest preacher. Admission fee of gold, frankincense and myrrh not necessary.
SPECIAL PRAYERS THIS WEEK Matt Wieben, Marjorie Legband, Bonnie Moore, Carla Wieben, Evelyn Berends, Bernice Cords
NEWS FROM DIRECTOR OF FAMILY LIFE MINISTRY
There will be a Higher Things meeting for all youth attending next summer's conference and their parents on Sunday, January 8 at 5pm. We'll discuss the rest of the year's fundraisers, plan transportation and take care of some other final details. Plan on attending! Sr. High youth night will take place immediately following at 6pm.
Sr. High youth night is next Sunday, January 8 at 6pm following the Higher Things meeting. We'll be studying Catholicism, eating pizza and hanging out! Don't miss it!
There is a Sr. High youth lock-in on Friday/Saturday, January 20-21 at the church. We'll start at 7pm and end at 7am. Friends are welcome. This is the first Sr. High lock-in I've done here...it's going to be great. Let's make it epic, shall we?!
There is a Jr. High retreat at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca on Friday-Saturday, January 27-28. Forms have been handed out to the Jr. High students, and I need them returned to me Sunday, January 15. Be watching Noteworthy News and the newsletter for more information.
Crysten
Last week: 12/25/11
Chritmas Eve Worship: 140 Christmas Day Worship: 28 Sunday School: Adult-na Children-na 10:15 Bible Study: na
Contributions:
Last Week: $ 3,924 Goal $ 2,819
This Year: $166,953 Goal $146,569
***In case of inclement weather during this winter season, please refer to KCRG, KWWL or KGAN for church closing information. In the event that time precludes closing, use safety and godly common sense as a guide!***
