We will be offering new member classes once a month starting in February. Please contact us if you would like to attend the class.
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New Member Class – February 14 – 9:15 am
Quilt Auction: Sport/Valentine Theme
Nine quilts are located in the front lobby for silent auction to celebrate the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day. Bids begin at $20 and have begun! Bids will close and winners announced on Sunday, February 7 after10:30 service/annual meeting. Winners MUST be able to pick up their quilt in the church office if they are not present for the announcement. Proceeds will go to general funds. Thank you for your support!
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Walking Together in Faith – February 7 – 9:15 am
Walking Together in Faith will have its next open meeting Sunday February 7th at 9:15 in Pastor Jean’s office. We will focus on how we talk to ourselves when we are in emotional crisis. All are welcome especially those who are struggling or have a friend or family member who is struggling with mental illness or addiction, or anyone who is feeling down and discouraged due to life circumstances.
If you are seeking hope and healing consider joining our open, confidential, supportive group. You don’t have to come to each meeting, but are welcome to join whenever you desire. If you join us please know that there is no pressure to share – you can sit and listen, finding comfort in others’ stories or you can share as much or as little as you like. For more information please contact us.
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Multi-generational Choir Opportunity – One Rehearsal
Our January Halfway Choir Opportunity is for those who cannot commit to more than one rehearsal. It is also open to all adults and school age children. This is the perfect opportunity if you like to sing but do not have much time. We will rehearse on Wednesday, January 6th at 7 pm or Sunday, January 10th at 9:15 am. We will be singing at both services on Sunday, January 10th. Please note that if you plan on singing at the 8 am service, you must attend the Wednesday evening rehearsal.
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Swing Dance Lessons to be offered at Halfway Creek – Starting January 21
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, January 28, February 4, and February 11
Learn the basic steps of swing dancing this winter. Join instructor, Kathy Gorman, and perfect your dance steps. Beat the dark, cold winter nights by building up a sweat with a fun workout.
Register here to reserve your spot. Cost is $25/couple and can be paid on the first evening. Hosted by the Faith and Fitness Team.
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Upcoming Sunday School Schedule
November 29 – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
December 6 – 9:15 am – Christmas program rehearsal
Saturday, December 12 9:00 am – Christmas program dress rehearsal
Also on Saturday the 12th during rehearsal the children will have a chance to shop for Christmas gifts for family and friends at our Santa’s Workshop. They will pick out gifts (ranging from 25 cents to no more than $2).
Sunday, December 13 – Christmas Program Day!!! Please have your children arrive to church at 9:15 as there will be a rehearsal before the program. The program itself will be at the 10:30 service.
Sunday, December 20th – Christmas Caroling at Prairie Home Nursing Home – 9:15 am
We will meet at Prairie Home Nursing Home at 9:15. Please stay with your children because caroling will only take about 15 minutes. After they are finished singing there will be a coffee hour in the dining room (where we will sing) and all are welcome to stay for awhile and visit! The address is 620 Malin Court, Holmen and it is north of Festival Foods and east of the High School. The residents are very excited for us to be there and so we would love to have a great turnout for this!
Sunday, December 27 – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, January 3 – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday, January 10 – Prayer, Pajamas, Pancakes, and Pals Sunday
Wear your PJ’s, bring a friend, and join in the fellowship of breakfast and a movie with your Sunday School friends!
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Christmas Worship Schedule 2015
December 20
8am – Traditional Advent Service
10:30am – Blue Christmas Service – A service for those who are struggling in any way or who are in need of healing during this Christmas season. The service will include a time for you to request prayers of healing for yourself and others.
December 24 – Christmas Eve
2:00 pm – Children’s message, service of candlelight, special music
4:00 pm – Children’s message, service of candlelight, special music
9:00 pm – Service of candlelight, special music
There will be NO Christmas Day service this year. The following churches are holding Christmas Day services: First Lutheran, Onalaska (9 am); and Our Savior’s Church (10 am), West Salem
December 27
9:00 am – ONE SERVICE this day
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Santa’s Workshop – December 12
Our Youth will host our 3rd Annual Santa shop on December 12, where our Sunday school students will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for friends and family. This will take place during the Christmas program rehearsal at 9:00 am.
If you would like to donate gently used items, please place them in the Santa shop drop off located by the downstairs elevator! Please no clothes unless costumes other examples; mittens, gloves, scarves, hats, socks, toys , jewelry, purses, backpacks, children & adult books, knickknacks, pet items, tools, coloring books, candles. Bring your friends, tell your neighbors, all are welcome to shop!
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Women of the ELCA Quilt Auction – More Quilts Added
The second & final set of quilts for this holiday season have been displayed. Bids will close when the bells ring on December 13, after 10:30 service at 11:40. Winners will be announced after the service in the Narthex. Winners must be able to pick up their quilts in the church office if they are not present at time of calling.
ShareThe Halfway Creek Quilters originally displayed 6 quilts for silent auction in the lobby. Due to popular demand, 6 more have been added! Winners will be announced Sunday, December 6 after 10:30 service in the Narthex for the first round of quilts, and the second round of winners will be announced of December 13.
Winners must be able to pick up their quilt in the church office if they are not present for the announcement. Thank you for supporting our ministries.
Confirmation/Youth Group Gift Exchange – December 16
All youth are invited to join us at 6:00pm for our annual Christmas party and gift exchange.
It will be a fun white elephant gift exchange! Bring a random gift that costs no more than a dollar or you can bring something from home. Wrap it as you would like but NO NAME on it. We will play a game to see who ends up with the gifts…who knows what you will end up with???
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