Please enjoy the latest copy of our church newsletter. There are arrows at the bottom to move from page to page. We have placed a few paper copies on the table in the foyer.
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February 2020 Newsletter
Please enjoy the latest copy of our church newsletter. There are arrows at the bottom to move from page to page. We have placed a few paper copies on the table in the foyer.
CF newsletter 2-20GriefShare Support Group
There will be a 13-week Grief Share Support Group beginning at the church on Monday, March 9, 2020 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This class offers help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. Workbooks are $15.00 each. If you have any questions, see Jean Priestap or Cathy Buckenmeyer.
Easter Choir practice begins March 3
We have chosen some wonderful choir music to sing on Easter Sunday (April 12). Please consider joining us this season to sing of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The first choir practice will be on Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30-7:30pm. If you love to sing and are interested in joining the choir, please see Carol Stanik so she can prepare a music book and CD for you.
Annual Congregational Meeting
Our Annual Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, February 23 during the Sunday School hour (approx. 11:20 am.). Please plan to attend since we will be voting on the new budget and other church matters. In order to cast a vote, you must be a doctrinal signer, at least 18 years of age, and have attended Christian Fellowship for at least one year. (If you would like to sign a Desire for Fellowship form, please see one of the elders.)
Copies of the proposed 2020 budget are available on the table in the foyer for your review. A Question and Answer Meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 10 at 7:00pm to discuss the budget report prior to the Congregational Meeting.
Christmas Services
We will be having our regular worship service at 9:30am on Sunday, December 22. The choir will be providing special music during this service. There will be Children’s Church on the 22nd for those children ages 5-12.
A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is planned for Tuesday, December 24 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. This is a special opportunity to invite guests to gather with your church family to celebrate the anticipation and joy of our Savior’s arrival. Come and enjoy Christmas carols, special music presentations and a very brief message
Mitten Tree in Fellowship Hall
The Mitten Tree is ready for warm hats, gloves and scarves for all ages (men, women and children). The items will go to Mosaic Ministries and will be distributed before Christmas. You have until December 22 to get it loaded with warm clothing.
Harvest Potluck-November 10
Chris Chappell will be visiting for our Missions Weekend November 9-10. He will be sharing the message during the worship service and he will be updating us on his ministry in Southeast Asia with Advancing Native Missions during the Sunday School hour. A potluck will follow in the Fellowship Hall starting at 12:30pm. We will provide turkey/mashed potatoes/gravy and kielbasa. Each family, please bring one dish, enough to serve 10 people.
We will need Thanksgiving sides and desserts such as corn pudding, stuffing, sweet potato casserole, apple pie, pumpkin pie, etc. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer to indicate which dish you will be furnishing and how many will be attending. See you there!
Harvest Party October 30
All children of CF and their friends are invited to our annual Harvest Party on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:45pm-8:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please wear a non-scary, Christ-honoring costume and bring one bag of wrapped candy per child. There will be crafts, fun and games, and lots of candy to take home.
Choir practice begins Nov. 12
It’s only October but it is time to think about joining the Choir to sing for Christmas on Sunday, December 22 during the worship service. The first practice will be on Tuesday, November 12 from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Won’t you consider joining us this Christmas season?…every voice is welcome. Contact Carol Stanik if you are interested in participating this year so she can have a songbook prepared for you at the first rehearsal.