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Bulletin Ministry
This group of dedicated volunteers prepare the bulletin packets for
distribution each Sunday. The work leaves plenty of time for socializing.
Meets: Fridays 10:00 a.m.
Leader: Sally Rutz
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Drama Team
Drama facilitates an understanding of scripture and liturgy in a different
way. Those interested in exploring acting in skits or tableaus are invited
to drop in to a Drama team rehearsal.
Meets:
Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Leader: Sharon Morrison
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Green
Thumbs Gardening Group
A newly forming monthly group for
those who enjoy gardening, either indoors or outside. We’ll share plants by
dividing, propagating or starting from seed. We’ll take field trips, tour
member’s gardens, share our bounty, do workshops, and discover Scripture
relating to gardening.
Meets: Thursday,
September 23 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Leaders:
Janet Wright and Rosemary Crowley
Bring a small plant, cutting or bulb
to share and your favorite gardening book.
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Little Lambs
Play Group
An on-going group for pre-school children and
their caregiver(s) to meet to socialize and share the joys and struggles of
parenting young children.
Meets: Mondays
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Leader: Sarah Goodness
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Music Ministry
Our music ministry combines the talents of vocalists and
instrumentalists (guitar, bass, percussion, keyboards, and on special
occasions, trumpets or flutes) to lead the congregation in singing hymns and
songs of praise during worship services. They also perform during the
collection of the offering and the distribution of communion. You can
decide if you will sing at only one service each Sunday, or at both services
on Sunday morning. We assemble larger choirs for the Advent/Christmas
season and Holy Week and Easter. Participants are asked to be as regular as
possible in their attendance at both rehearsals and on Sundays.
Meets: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m., and Sundays
30 min. before service
Leader: Rhonda
Nelson, Music Director
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Senior Lunch Bunch
All who consider themselves to be “Seniors” are invited to this
monthly gathering for lunch. Speakers are invited to share about topics of
interest to those who are retired.
Meets:
third Tuesday Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Leader:
Pastor Gene Jewell Bring your sack lunch. Coffee and tea are provided.
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Social Bridge
Looking for a place to play bridge? Want to learn the game?
Beginners are welcome!! Two hours plus of enjoyable fellowship, weekly for
whomever in the group can attend.
Meets:
Tuesdays, beginning September 14 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Leader: Bill Taggart
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Quilters
Sharing a love of fabric crafts, the quilters are making children’s quilts
to be given to children in need - most recently 32 quilts were made to send
to Africa with Dr. Scott Kellermann.
Meets:
fourth Tuesday 9:00 to noon
Leaders: Nancy
Kors, Gerri Morgan
Bring your sewing machine and quilting tools/ideas.
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Christian Believers
A six-week course which is highly recommended for anyone who wants to
understand and explore the Christian faith. This class will cover 5 chapters
of the 30 in the book. Over the course of time you can cover the whole book,
and it isn’t necessary to start with chapter 1. We will explore the
following Christian topics: The Body of Christ in the World, Signs of Sacred
Things, In Spirit and Truth, Living the Christian Life, A Life Pleasing to
God.
Meets: Wednesdays, Sept. 29 - Nov. 3 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Leader: The Rev.
Kent McNair
Resource: Christian Believer reader and workbook. Cost: $50.
(Book is good for the whole series.)
Child care is available.
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DivorceCare
You don’t have to go through it alone. Most people will tell you
that separation and divorce are the most painful and stressful experiences
they’ve ever faced. This 13-week program combines a video series with group
support.
Meets: Wed, Sept. 29 - Jan. 12
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Leaders: Carolyn Flood,
Karen Morris, Bob Gilmore
Resources:
Divorce Care workbook. Cost: $20.
Child care is available.
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Education for
Ministry
A 32-week class, part of a 4-year curriculum,
covering the basics of a theological education in the Old and New
Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. Begins September 13.
Meets: Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Leaders: Sharon Morrison, Steve & Leslyn
Shortes
Resources: EFM manuals. Cost: $350.
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Women’s
Lectionary Study
Want to spend more than a few moments on
the Bible lessons on Sunday morning? Develop a better understanding of our
Sunday worship scripture readings in a small group setting. Join this
on-going weekly study of the lessons for the following Sunday, using a study
guide published quarterly.
Meets:
Wednesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Leader: Janet
Gustafson
Resource: The Revised Common
Lectionary Bible Study by Paraklete Press of California. $10.
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What Are Parables?
A five-week study of some of the most well-known parables,
stories used to illustrate or prove the truths contained within (e.g. grace
and judgment). A parable separates the deeper meaning from the outward
symbol, often comparing one thing with another. Includes: The Unmerciful
Servant; The Workers in the Vineyard; The Good Samaritan; The Prodigal Son;
The Shrewd Manager.
Meets: Wednesdays,
September 15 - Oct. 13 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Leader:
Bob Clements
Resource: your own Bible Child
care is available.
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Meet the Bible
A three-week study designed for mothers of school-age and
younger children and those who would like to support them. Structured by
very short daily readings from the book of Genesis, and an on-line blog, we
will be enriched by the teaching and by interaction with one another. If you
are unable to attend, you can still join the on-line feature.
Meets: Wednesdays, Sept. 15, 22, 29 9:30 -
11:00 a.m.
Leaders: Kathy McNair & Adriana
Findlay
Resource: Meet the Bible by Philip
Yancy and Brenda Quinn. $16. Books ordered for all signed up by 8/30.
Optional book: NIV student Bible by Philip
Yancy and Tim Stafford (approx. $20)
Child care may be available. Sign
up early so arrangements can be made.
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Good $ense
Budgeting
A 6-week course that will help you to develop a
Biblically-based Spending Plan. By the end of the course, you will have a
spending plan in your hand, the knowledge to implement it and a commitment
to follow through with it. Jesus spoke about money frequently. He once
warned that “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” He knew
that left to our own devises, money could become a source of pain and
frustration. This program shows that having a plan for how to spend our
money is freeing, rather than confining.
Meets:
Wednesdays, Oct 6 through Nov 10 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Leaders: Sharon Lawrence and Carl Bessent
Resources: Good $ense Workbook No cost to participants.
Child
care is available.
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Be
Still - Contemplative Prayer
Experience God’s guidance and
peace in the midst of our frenzied, fast-paced lives. Together we’ll explore
the practice of contemplative, or “listening” prayer - an ancient approach
to Biblical prayer that is extremely applicable to believers today. The DVD
features interviews with some of today's most highly respected Christian
leaders, including Max Lucado, Beth Moore, Richard Foster, Dallas Willard,
Priscilla Shirer, Henry Cloud, and more. The Participant's Guide includes
practical tips on how to begin, and explains what to expect from this
ancient yet fresh approach to prayer.
Meets:
Wednesdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Leader: Kim Kreth
Resources: Be Still participant’s guide $10
Child care is
available.
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The Language of
God
In five weeks, using the book The Language of God, this
group will explore questions about God, our relationship to God and our
faith. Why is salvation so difficult to understand? Does prayer really work?
Meets: Wednesdays, Oct. 20 - Nov. 17 7:00 -
8:30 p.m.
Leader: Bob Clements
Resource: The Language of God by Francis S.
Collins. Cost: $15.
Child care is available.
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Prayer and
Journaling
Learn to be a faithful “pray-er”, led by a
former prayer procrastinator. Using the daily devotional, Day by Day, you’ll
learn tips on journaling to enhance your prayer life.
Meets: Tuesdays, Nov. 2, 9 and 16 7:00 - 8:30
p.m. (note day of week correction from Sunday flyer)
Leader: Alicia Reidenbach
Resources: Day by Day devotional ($1 fee).
Bring a spiral notebook.
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