Announcements December 16, 2011
This Sunday’s Worship Information:
Children’s Christmas story
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The Deadline for the January Messenger
is December 20. Please send copy to judsonmessenger@yahoo.com.
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The Church Office will be Closed
the week of December 25 as well as Monday, January 2 for the New Year’s holiday.
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Message from Joyce Food Shelf
Thank you for your donation of food that we received in November. It amounted to 180 pounds. We appreciate your support. Merry Christmas!
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All 2011 Check Requests and Reimbursements
must be received in the church office by Tuesday, December 20. Please note that any items received after this date will not be processed until January 2012.
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Suzan Ireland Farewell Reception
There will be a reception to honor SuzanIrelandthis Sunday, December 18 during Fellowship Time after worship. Plan to attend and show your appreciation to Suzan for her time with us.
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The Deadline for Announcements
for the December 25 and January 1 bulletins is 12:00 noon on Monday, December 19. Due to the church office being closed, there will be no Judson News weekly email for the week of December 25.
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Patches & Gretchen Concert
Friday, December 23 at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Bring a sock and leave with a sock puppet. Van & Katie Johnson will be serving soup, bread and hot chocolate. Family friendly. Come and enjoy a winter celebration!
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Think Three Sunday – December 18 – Third Sunday in December
This Sunday, December 18, is Think Three Sunday. Please bring three (3) items for Joyce Food Shelf. Of course, you’re not limited to three items, but it is an easy way to remember. Given these economic times, the food shelf needs your donations now more than ever. Please consider bringing items for donation to Joyce Food Shelf this Sunday, December 18. Thank you for your past support and your continued donations.
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Tea Bags Wanted
If you have tea bags in your kitchen cupboard that you don’t want anymore, make room for new tea by donating your tea to our Sunday morning Fellowship Time. Just leave it in the Ann Judson Kitchen. Unopened boxes will be donated to the food shelves. Opened boxes will be put out for others to enjoy on Sunday mornings. You will de-clutter your cupboards and help our coffee/tea budget at the same time.
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Purchase a Gift for a Child This Christmas!
The Children’s Education Committee has set up a Christmas tree in the Ann JudsonRoom this season. On the tree are mitten ornaments stating a gift wish for a child or teen this holiday season. Please take a tag, purchase the gift and return the gift under the tree, unwrapped with the tag attached, by December 18. This is a great way to make a difference this holiday season for a family in need! All gifts will benefit the kids involved with ”People Serving People”.
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Appeal for Coats
Thanks to all who donated winter coats and gear to MCC Refugee Services for our annual coat giveaway! The day was wildly successful, and we gave away close to 200 coats to refugee families. Indeed, we gave away so many coats that we ran out of children’s coats, leaving some families empty handed at the giveaway. At this time, we don’t have any kids’ coats to give to newly arriving families when we greet them at the airport. Can you help us replenish our supply? This winter, welcome a refugee family seeking a new life of freedom, hope, and opportunity in Minnesota by donating your gently used and new winter coats and gear, especially for children, to MCC Refugee Services. Contact Green at (612) 230-3249 or at green.bouzard@mnchurches.org.
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Solstice Concert: Ninth Year of Sara Thomsen at Judson
Please mark your calendars and plan on attending one of the most beautiful, calming and meaningful holiday events ever. Sara Thomsen will again be bringing her solstice music to Judson’s sanctuary. She has been gracing us with an evening of guitar and song for nine years, since 2002. What a lovely tradition, and we’re glad Sara can come again.
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2011
Time: 7:30 pm
Cost: $15 at the door
CDs Available – Great Gifts!
For more information about Sara and her music, visit her web site at www.sarathomsen.com. You’ll see that she has had a busy year performing all over the Midwest: Michigan toMissouri. Sara and Paula live inSouth Range,Wisconsin, and their winter jaunt over to our sanctuary for this evening of music is always greatly appreciated. Sara will undoubtedly bring us a few new songs and many of the good old ones that we sing in our heads all season long.
