Monday, October 31, 2011

THANK YOU FROM AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS

The Annual American Heritage Yard Sale was a success! Thank you to all who donated so many nice items to this wonderful cause and to all that supported us by purchasing items at the Yard Sale.

REFORMATION DAY

Join us on Monday, October 31 at 7 pm as we participate in learning about the reformers through a presentation by Dan Cook with fellowship, light refreshments, and games. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

TIME CHANGE

Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday, November 6. Don’t Forget To Set Your Clocks Back One Hour Before You Go To Bed Saturday Night.

ALLIANCE MEN’S RETREAT

Mark your calendar for the 2011 Alliance Men’s Retreat taking place November 4-6 at Lake Swan Camp. All men, please “Accept The Challenge” and pick up a Registration Form in the foyer.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Please don’t forget to be getting items for your shoe boxes. We need everyone’s help for this great ministry. We do have some empty shoe boxes in the foyer you may use. Boxes are due back to the church by November 13. Thank you for your support and participation.

FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED

Don’t forget to bring food items for those in our church family and community that are in need this year. There are many in our church and neighborhoods that need our help during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Thank you for your support.

Monday, October 10, 2011

MISSIONS CONFERENCE

This year our Missions conference will be October 9-16. Start praying for this ministry and mark your calendars for this week long event. The Swensons are confirmed as one of our speakers. The International Dinner will be on Monday, Oct. 10th at 6:30pm. Be sure and make your favorite internationl dish and bring enough for your family and others to share. To close Mission Conference week, we will have a luncheon after morning service on Sunday, October 16. Please bring your favorite American dish on that day to honor Home Missions.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

We will be walking our neighborhood to “Be Light” on Friday, October 14 at 7:30 PM through 9:30 PM. We will meet at the church and walk about one mile. Please come and show your light!

AMERICAN HERITAGE GIRLS

It’s nearly time for American Heritage Girls Annual Yard Sale. We are collecting donations for this. Please see Jacqui for more info. The yard sale will be on Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. Thank you for your support.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

It’s that wonderful time of year again, to start packing shoe boxes for bringing the Good News of God’s love to hurting children around the world. Please remember to work on them this month. Collection and Dedication of boxes will be November 13. Thank you for your participation.

FOOD FOR THOSE IN NEED

The Deaconess have set up a table in the church foyer for our church family to bring food for those in need. There are many in our church and surrounding communities that may need help during Thanksgiving. We are starting early so we can give everyone the opportunity to participate.