On June 5 at our 9 a.m. service, the high school and college graduates will be honored. Please contact the church office by May 15, if you are graduating this spring.
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High School and College Graduate Recognition
WEDNESDAY LENTEN SCHEDULE BEGINNING MARCH 8TH
5:30 p.m. — Dinner served by the Youth/Confirmation Students
March 8th—Tator Tot Casserole
March 15th—Chili
March 22nd—Soup
March 29th—Spaghetti
April 5th—Tacos
A free will offering will be taken for the dinner. All proceeds for the dinner will support the youth on their faith exploration trip to the Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp this summer.
6:00 p.m.—Worship in the sanctuary
6:30 p.m.to 7:15 p.m.—Small group discussion in the narthex
We will be using the Walking the Bible video series narrated by Bruce Feiler. The video series was originally shown on PBS and is described as “Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, Walking the Bible presents one man’s epic journey—by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel—through the greatest stories ever told. A once–in-a lifetime journey, Walking the Bible offers new insights into the roots of our common faith and uncovers fresh answers to the most profound questions of the human spirit.”
We will walk together through the landscape, both geographical and spiritual, of the first five books of the Bible-The Torah or Pentateuch.
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.—Confirmation
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Sunday Adult Faith Conversation beginning Sunday, March 5 —9:15 to 10:15 am
We will use Brian McClaren’s We Make the Road By Walking. There are individual readings for each season, questions and discussion on “what a difference an honest, living, growing faith can make in our world today.” If you are seeking a fresh way to experience and practice your faith, if you are a long-term Christian, seeking new vitality or if you feel out of place in traditional church circles, this book will inspire you in your spiritual journey.
Get coffee, come when you can and join others and Pastor Janet before she leaves.
We will order books for you if you leave your name on the sign up in the narthex.
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PATH TO REFORMATION: Journey to Germany this coming June
Many of you have heard of PATH TO REFORMATION, the pilgrimage journey to Germany this coming June. Our La Crosse Synod ELCA has designed this custom journey for you to the places of Martin Luther’s birth and death, the churches he preached in, the places of his calling and teaching and writing. You’ll learn more about his spiritual awakening, and perhaps experience one of your own. Maybe you’re thinking, ‘I’ve already been to Germany.’ Or maybe you’re thinking you could go on your own next year, or the year after. But on this journey, you’ll get into places that aren’t always open to the general public and cookie cutter tours and see special exhibits and exhibitions that will only be available and happening this year. It’s almost ironic. This invitation reminds me of a recent Gospel lesson, where Jesus invites Simon Peter and Andrew, and James and John to follow him on a special journey. They did, and they were forever changed. Bishop Arends invites you to take this very special opportunity to travel with a theologian and a community of like believers to places important to your beliefs and faith and also come back inspired and changed in some way. Registration closes March 1, so don’t wait too long to drop whatever you’re doing and go. Full color brochures with all the necessary information are available on synod web page .
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RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS-SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19
We will be receiving new members on Sunday, February 19th at both services. Please contact Pastor Janet if you are interested in joining Halfway Creek Lutheran Church.
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SOUPER BOWL OF CARING—HOLMEN’S HOPE SOUP COLLECTION
Holmen’s Hope is undertaking another task and hoping our congregation can help. As we know many children in our community are on free and reduced lunches in our local schools. We believe some of these children may go hungry on the weekends when meals are unavailable.
Holmen’s Hope has started a Friday back pack program where they fill backpacks with non-perishable or microwaveable meals/snacks the children can take home. The children return the backpacks on Monday and Holmen’s Hope refills them weekly.
The school principals and guidance counselors have been the ones selecting the students/families they feel have the most need.
We will be collecting microwavable soups through Sunday, February 12th to present to Holmen’s Hope as part of the Souper Bowl of Caring Program.
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ANNUAL MEETING—ONE SERVICE AT 10:30 ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5
You are invited to come to the annual meeting in the life of the church as the congregation prepares to move ahead into the future. It will take place after worship on February 5. THERE IS ONE SERVICE THIS DAY AT 10:30 A.M. WITH THE MEETING AND POTLUCK MEAL TO FOLLOW. One of the marks of discipleship here at Halfway Creek is to “build relationships that foster faith.” That is what we will strive to do in this meeting and in the life of the church!
We will be having a soup and salad potluck this year. We will have sign up sheets at the Sunday Worship Service.
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CONGREGATIONAL CONVERSATION: GENDER, CLERGY, AND MARRIAGE
- Congregational Conversation – Thursday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m
- Congregational Survey – Sunday, January 22 & 29 before, during, & after worship
MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN: COMMUNITY ORGANIZING 101
Don’t miss out on this impactful training in faith based community organizing. Go home equipped with specific leadership skills to address the justice and peace concerns of your community. $30/person includes registration, 2 meals, and coffee.
January 15 (3-8 pm) and January 16 (9 am to 5 pm) at English Lutheran, LaCrosse
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YOUTH GROUP MOVIE NIGHT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27TH, 6—8 PM
All current 8th grade and high school students are invited to a movie night at church during Christmas break. Friends are welcome. Please RSVP by December 21st if you plan to attend.
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