Reaching Out to Share Christ with All
The Faith and Fitness team is sponsoring a motivational event on January 17th following the 10:30 service, titled Activate the Body to Engage the Mind and Spirit. Ray Martinez from Winona State University will be our guest speaker. Please Join us!
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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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For the month of December, keep track of the days you’ve completed fitness activities (highlight, star, or cross off your calendars that you received in the most recent newsletter). If you’ve completed at least 10 activities during the month, fill out the online form or the forms located at church by the white tennis shoe at the entrance to the sanctuary. Also, if you have been active for at least 30 minutes for 10 days this month, you are also eligible for the drawing.
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To provide opportunities for anyone who is working on their own recovery and healing, or anyone who is impacted by their loved one’s journey toward recovery and healing to have a safe, confidential place to share experiences and build hope through community.
These are open meetings meaning that anyone can join at any time.
All are welcome! We will meet in Pastor Jean’s office.
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For the month of October, keep track of the days you’ve completed fitness activities (highlight, star, or cross off your calendars that you received in the most recent newsletter). If you’ve completed at least 10 activities during the month, fill out the online form or the forms located at church by the white tennis shoe at the entrance to the sanctuary. Also, if you have been active for at least 30 minutes for 10 days this month, you are also eligible for the drawing.
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He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort – we get a full measure of that too. –2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Purpose
To provide opportunities for anyone who is working on their own recovery and healing, or anyone who is impacted by their loved one’s journey toward recovery and healing to have a safe, confidential place to share experiences and build hope through community.
These are open meetings meaning that anyone can join at any time.
What to expect
Location
Heritage Hall (old fellowship hall)
All are welcome!
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For the month of September, keep track of the days you’ve completed fitness activities (highlight, star, or cross off your calendars that you received in the most recent newsletter). If you’ve completed at least 10 activities during the month, fill out the online form or the forms located at church by the white tennis shoe at the entrance to the sanctuary. Also, if you have been active for at least 30 minutes for 10 days this month, you are also eligible for the drawing.
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Anyone who is on their own path to healing and recovery or anyone who is impacted by addiction and mental illness are invited to our open support meeting. This group is called Walking Together in Faith. These open meetings will be held every 4th Sunday between the two services from 9:15-10:15.
We will meet in the basement (Heritage Hall). We will pray, share only if you want, talk about various themes, and support one another in a safe, confidential setting. If you want more information please contact us.
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There has been some interest in having another session of Jazzercise at Halfway Creek Lutheran Church. We need 10 paid participants in order to hold the session. The participants do NOT need to be church members so invite your friends. Classes would be held on Monday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The classes would be held for 8 weeks (dates to be determined) and the cost would be $65. We are hoping to have our 10 participants by September 30th!
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We are looking for committee members to create a winter scavenger hunt. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00. The idea is similar to Checkpoint MN. Check it out at http://checkpointmn.com/. Basically we would create 12-24 checkpoints around our local area that individuals, families, and friends would try to get to over an 8 week period. Checkpoints may be public locations that involve hiking, snow shoeing, etc., or a business that would encourage family togetherness, recreational activities, or spiritual uplifting. Each checkpoint would have a sign that would have the new HCLC logo, the sponsoring business/organization name, and an inspirational message or scripture verse.
The purpose of this challenge would be to lift spirits, get families and friends out and active, and give individuals ideas of things to do in the winter. HCLC would be reaching out to the community and partnering with area businesses and organizations through this challenge. Businesses would gain additional traffic and could even offer incentives for Challenge participants.
We are looking for people who’d be interested in getting this challenge organized. We need the following talents and interests:
We will meet Wednesday, September 16 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at church.
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