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Monday, 06 November 2006 |
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 5, 2006
Ushers 8:45: Don Jacobson, Richard Parker
Ushers 10:30: Ralph Rushworth, Bob Curtin
FLOWERS
In memory of Richard Houmiel by his family
CHURCH CONFERENCE
Monday, November 13 at 7 PM at the Fayetteville UMC.
CARPOOL Anyone wishing to carpool to the church conference, please call the office by Thursday, November 9.
ANNUAL REPORTS
Reports for the Church Conference report booklet are due SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH. The report is simply a short synopsis of your team/committee’s accomplishments since our last church conference 2005. You can drop these off in the church office, or email to
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Please include the article in the body of your email rather than an attachment, if possible. Our 2006 church conference is Monday, November 13 at 7 PM at the Fayetteville UMC. Thanks!
THE PEACE POLE
Placed on the altar represents a commitment to taking concrete actions for peace. The Peace Pole Project was started in Japan by the Society of Prayer for World Peace founded in 1955 after the terrible destruction of World War II. The prayer, “May Peace Prevail on the Earth,” is mounted on a pole in many languages. There are now some 10,000 poles in 160 nations. As we contemplate the Pace Pole let us pray silently “that we may live peaceably in all our relationships and work for peace, which is the fruit of justice, rooted in faith, hope, and love.” To read the phrase “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 89 languages, go to www.worldpeace.org/prayer.html.
TRUSTEE WORK DATE
On Saturday Nov. 11, we will be painting all the church offices. We need many hands to assist in these projects . Any and all help will be greatly appreciated. Start time is 9:00 AM . Just a note: the Trustees are a very small group of individuals and we can’t accomplish the work without volunteers. Thanks in advance for any service you can provide.
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!
Election day is Tuesday, November 7.
COVERED DISH LUNCHEON
Dianne Roe, our missionary to Israel and Palestine , will be speaking about her experiences in that troubled land here at Cicero United Methodist Church on Sunday, November 5 from noon until 2 PM . Please bring a dish to pass and your own table service. Beverages will be provided.
THANKSGIVING BASKET FOOD DRIVE
Sunday School classes will be collecting food items for the next four Sundays before Thanksgiving. Look for Thanksgiving food drop off boxes throughout the church.
If you know of someone who is in need of a food basket, please contact Sue Bonspille at 699-8485 or the church office at 699-2731.
SCHEDULE :
- November 5th: Canned pie filling or pie crust
- November 12th: Dry goods: pasta, noodles, stuffing, rice
- November 19th: Peanut butter, tuna, spaghetti sauce
Also: November 12th is “White Gift Sunday”- a monetary collection will be taken to help purchase perishables to complete the food baskets
DONATIONS OF COOKIES NEEDED
For coffee hour. Please leave in the kitchen and mark “for coffee hour” on the package. Thanks!
NAME TAGS
Help us get to know each other better. Please wear your name tags and if you don’t have one there is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome table.
WORKSHOP
A Sexual Abuse & Harassment Awareness Program will be held on Sunday November 5th at 2:00 . All church employees, Sunday School teachers, Youth Group Leaders or anyone working with children or interested in working with children should attend this program. The program will be led by Pastor Jack Keating.
A MEANINGFUL MINISTRY C-O-S-T
Searching for a new ministry opportunity in our congregation? There will be a cost, you know, but there will also be great rewards. Stephen Ministry is our congregation's one-to-one caring
ministry. Right now we're looking for members who are willing to pay the
Commitment
Of
Self and
Time
and become Stephen Ministers, remembering that the blessings will outweigh the costs. To find out more about this ministry, please contact Ellie Stivers or Linda Barling
EMAILING ATTACHMENTS TO THE OFFICE?
The church office computer is now 4 ½ years old. It works perfectly for what is required of it. However, I have noticed recently that I am receiving attachments that are not compatible with my version of Word and I can’t open them. In order to lessen this problem, please send your newsletter or bulletin article IN THE BODY OF YOUR EMAIL rather than an attachment whenever possible.
Thanks! Kim
GOING TO A HOSPITAL?
When persons of the church enter the hospital, the pastors want to respond with an appropriate contact, usually a visit or phone call. The only way we know of admittance is if someone tells us. Hospitals do not give out that information. Please contact one of the pastors when you know of anyone who will be or is already in one of the hospitals. Thanks for helping to keep us informed.
WELCOME TO OUR WORSHIP SERVICE!
We want everyone to enjoy worshiping with us today as much as possible, and your help in minimizing distractions is greatly appreciated.
Children are welcome and encouraged to attend worship. Nursery care is provided for babies and toddlers during both services.
For those with hearing difficulties, Sound Mate Assisted Listening units are available! Just ask an usher.
We are glad to have visitors with us, and want you to feel welcome. Please join us for coffee between services in Fellowship Hall.
ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION PADS:
Please take the time to fill out the attendance pads found in the pews. Our attendance is tracked by individual names, please PRINT ALL the names of those in your family who are attending church today, including children’s last names if they are different from the family name.
Cell Phones and Pagers should be turned off during the worship service.
Handicapped Parking - the parking areas designated “Van Accessible” are for wheelchair lift vans.
Please let us know how we can better serve the worshiping needs of your family.
NEED TO BORROW MEDICAL EQUIPMENT?
Then just follow these simple steps:
1. Contact Ralph and Pat Boyd at 668-2567.
2. Ralph will arrange convenient pick-up or delivery time, and make out proper inventory records.
3. Use the item for the agreed time (or arrange for more or less time by calling Ralph)
4. When you have finished with the item, please contact Ralph Boyd again at 668-2567.
5. Ralph will arrange convenient pick-up or drop-off time.
6. Ralph will follow necessary procedures to place the item back into the inventory for the next person to borrow.
If you cannot reach Ralph and Pat Boyd, contact Ellie Stivers at 638-2302.
ANY staff member or church member who receives a call for needed equipment MUST contact Ralph Boyd or Ellie Stivers to disperse the equipment so that we may maintain proper inventory records.
All returned equipment MUST be brought to the attention of Ralph Boyd or Ellie Stivers BEFORE being placed back into the inventory storage.
JOIN OTHERS
In daily prayer for peace. Around the world, wherever it is 9 PM each day, a group of Christians is saying this prayer: "Your kingdom come, your will be done. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." Each individual or family that is able to join in this prayer magnifies the petition. Add your voice as you are able
CARE COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
College Addresses: Please contact Ellie Stivers with all college addresses. Our College Contact Shepherd will be in touch with your loved ones throughout the semester.
Military Addresses: Please contact Ellie Stivers with the most recent address you have for your loved ones who are in the military. We have a Military Contact Shepherd who will be in touch with your loved ones, and at some point we hope to send out care packages again.
A NOTE TO PARENTS AND OTHERS WHO BRING CHILDREN TO OUR CHURCH:
The safety of your child is sacred to us. All paid staff of our church, and all volunteers who work with children or youth, have undergone a process of application, reference checking, and screening. We adhere to a "Two-Adult" and/or "Open Door" policy, and conduct regular training regarding child/sexual abuse prevention. Please contact Rev. Bassett or Sue Bonspille with any questions regarding this policy.
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