Announcements December 2, 2011
This Sunday’s Worship Information:
Preacher: Kevin Brown
Sermon: “Setting the Stage”
Liturgist: none – Readers’ Theater
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Adult Forum This Sunday
Please see attached poster for information.
2011 Adult Forum for Advent
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The December Knitting Group
will meet at the home of Betty Wedekind on Saturday, December 10, at 1 pm.
We welcome anyone who likes needlework of any kind – it’s not only for knitters.
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Starfish Ministry
Just a reminder that the first Sunday of the month (this Sunday, December 4) we have a collection for the Deacon’s Fund. Your generosity provides funds for the Starfish Ministry. Please put “Deacon’s Fund” in the memo portion of your check. God bless you and thank you!
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Judson Market This Sunday
Look in the back of the church for the Judson Market this Sunday. Buy artisan bread, handmade dishrags and more. If you would like to contribute something to the market, please bring your priced donation to the market table. Ideas for donations include handmade crafts, cookies, brownies, novelty items. Last month we made over $40 dollars. At that rate we can raise $500/year for Judson. Donate! Buy!!! It’s fun!
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Your Support is Needed!
Throughout the month of December, we are seeking support for our pledge of commitment to Hrang Hlei and his family in his calling to complete his education and return toBurma to minister there. Donations can be made during the offering on Sunday or directed to the church office by making a notation on the memo line of your check or using the offering envelope provided. Please give prayerful consideration to this mission.
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Purchase a Gift for a Child This Christmas!
The Children’s Education Committee has set up a Christmas tree in theAnnJudsonRoom this season. The tree has 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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Caregivers’ Support Group Meeting – Sunday, December 4
The Congregational Care Committee will sponsor a meeting for caregivers on Sunday, December 4, at 10:45 am. We will meet downstairs in the main office area and use one of the conference rooms. Coffee and treats will be provided so come right after worship. This meeting is a follow-up to the meeting we had on October 30 which was very helpful for those who care for a parent, spouse or another person. Pat McLaughlin, Trust Parish Nurse, and George Burbie will lead the discussion. If you have any questions, contact George Burbie or call Kathy Urbaniak, Chair, at (612) 825-0950.
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The Homeless Memorial March & Service
will be Thursday, December 15, to honor those who have died while homeless in Minnesota. The march begins 5 pm at the Hennepin County Government Center located on the corner of Third Ave. S. & Fifth St. S. in downtown Minneapolis. The march will follow Fifth St. westward to Nicollet Ave. and proceed south to Simpson United Methodist Church on the corner of 28th St. and First Ave. A community meal will be provided in the lower level of the church in the Simpson Shelter. If interested or needed, shuttle buses to the march will depart from the Kmart store located at Lake Street & First Ave. in Minneapolis, and will leave the site at 4:20 pm. See <http://www.simpsonhousing.org/> www.simpsonhousing.org for more details.
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Come Hear Char Engen in Concert This Saturday,
December 3, at 7:00 pm at Judson
Looking for a delightful evening of original music … and for an opportunity to raise money for Judson at the same time? Come to CHAR ENGEN IN CONCERT on Saturday, December 3, at 7:00 <http://p.m.at> pm at Judson.
Char Engen has been writing songs for over 30 years. This concert will showcase Char’s songs. All proceeds from this concert after costs will be donated to the Judson Music Program. Please come and hear Char’s songs about love, self-discovery, history, courage and community. To enhance and fill out the sound on some songs, Char will have “a band with back-up singers”. Members of this band include Barbara Bozonie, Doug Weatherhead, Jim ten Bensel, Clay Gustafson, Bill Baker (bass guitar), Paul Johnson (Mandolin/lapsteel), and Bob Bushnell (drums). Larry Weaver will be running the sound. Why not take a renewing musical break during this busy time of year and support Judson at the same time?
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Pastoral Search December Small Group
In the December Messenger scheduled to hit your mail soon, you will find a Pastoral Search Committee article about small group sessions to be conducted in January. The purpose is to capture additional information about your stories, as well as hopes and dreams for Judson as we search for new pastoral leadership. We encourage you to read the entire Messenger article and to watch for the January small group schedule (three sessions per group) to be published soon. After the Messenger article was submitted, we realized we should offer one small group in December for those who are not available in January due to travel or other conflicts. The group would be facilitated by one or two members of the Pastoral Search Committee. If you would be interested in a December small group (two sessions), please contact Jackie Thureson at <mailto:jthureson@comcast.net> jthureson@comcast.net or 651.429.2368. We will then look for a workable time for this group.
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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.
