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January 31, 2016January 31, 2016

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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January 13, 2016January 13, 2016

First Communion Class – January 31 – 11:30 am

We will be offering a First Communion class to anyone interested in receiving communion. We do not have a set age requirement for receiving first communion and the class is open to anyone who would like to participate. Please contact us if you have someone who would like to be a part of the class.

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January 5, 2016January 13, 2016

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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January 5, 2016January 31, 2016

Pizzas! Youth Group Fundraiser

The youth group is selling homemade pizzas to fund raise for their summer mission trip to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Pizza orders and payments are due on January 24 and you can order via the contact us page or find order forms in the bulletins on Sundays and place the orders in the offering plates.

Prices are as follows:

Cheese – $10
Pepperoni – $12
Sausage – $12
Pepperoni/Sausage – $13

Thank you for your continued support of our youth!

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January 5, 2016January 31, 2016

Activate the Body to Engage the Mind and Spirit – January 17

The Faith and Fitness team is sponsoring a motivational event on January 17^th 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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January 5, 2016January 31, 2016

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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December 23, 2015January 13, 2016

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 20^th – 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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December 22, 2015January 5, 2016

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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December 22, 2015March 24, 2018

2015 Financial Giving

As we start to near the end of 2015, please continue to grow in generosity by sending or bringing your offerings regularly, even when you’re absent our ministry continues. Please look for a display that will be set up near the entrance of the sanctuary for ideas for how you can financially contribute to Halfway Creek and our mission.

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