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Christmas Worship Schedule

Nativity
Sunday, December 14th – 10:30 a.m.
Music Ministry Sunday

The Halfway Choir and Chime Choir have prepared special anthems for this service.  We will have a Cookie Walk following the 10:30 a.m. service.

Sunday, December 21st – 10:30 a.m.
Blue Christmas Service

This Christmas service will include special prayers of healing for all who suffer from emotional, spiritual, or physical pain.  We will have a traditional Advent service at the 8:00 a.m. service.

December 24th – 2:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service

This service features a children’s message, special music, and candle lighting.

December 24th – 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service

This service features a children’s message, special music, and candle lighting.

December 24th – 9:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Service of Light

This is a traditional Carol Service with special music and candle lighting.

December 25th – 9:00 a.m.
Christmas Day

A traditional Christmas Day service celebrating the birth of our lord.

December 28th – 9:00 a.m.
One Service Only

Please note there is no Sunday School this day.

January 4th – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School
Prayer, Pajama, Pancakes, Pals for Sunday School

Children are invited to attend Sunday school in pj’s as we celebrate the New Year!

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Poinsettia Orders – Due December 5th

Poinsettias

At Christmas, we decorate the church in celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you would like to present a poinsettia in honor, memory, or celebration of a person or event, please fill out the Poinsettia Order Form and place it, with payment, in the offering plate at church. You may also send or deliver it to the church office. All orders must be received in the office by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5th. Each poinsettia costs $14.00. All poinsettia donations will be acknowledged in the Christmas Eve Worship Bulletin.

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Christmas Tree Setup – Help Needed!

Christmas Tree

We will be setting up two Christmas trees in the sanctuary next Wednesday, November 26th at 1:00 pm.  There is no school that day, so youth are more than welcome to come and help decorate!  Confirmation students will receive service hours for helping.  Please reply to this email if you are able to help!

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Caring Tree Ministry

Gift Tag

The caring tree is set up in the front of the church with “gift tags” on it. Each tag lists the age and gender of a child from Holmen School District who is in need of a gift at Christmas time. There are 2 tags on the tree for each child (we have 31 children on our list); one item is clothing (pink tags) and the other is a fun item (green tags.). All  gifts are $25 or less (most children have requested items less than $25). If you would like to spend more than that , please take both tags for that child or select more tags.

Record your first name and phone numbers on the list by the Caring Tree when taking a tag. Please return all gifts (wrapped with the tag attached)  by  December 9th to the area by the tree or drop off at the church office.

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Please donate to Santa’s Workshop

Christmas Ornament

On Sunday, December 6, our youth will host our 2nd Annual Santa’s Workshop.  Our Sunday School students will have the opportunity to purchase gifts for friends and family during the Christmas program practice.   Prices will range from  $ .50 – $2.00.

If you have any items you would like to donate for this event, please bring them to the church basement!  We are looking for gently used items.

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School Cancellation Childcare on Cold Days – Volunteers Needed!

Kermit in Snow

We hope that we don’t have too many cancellations because of the cold this year, but in case we have some, we will be opening the church again for free childcare for families who still need to work on those days.  We are looking for adults and youth who would be willing to volunteer their time (6:30 am – 4:00 pm) for either part or all of a day to play with us!  It was a great outreach opportunity last year.  Please contact Pastor Jean if you’re able to volunteer.  Thank you!

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Get Moving Today

Walking Cartoon

For the month of November, keep track of the days you’ve completed fitness activities (highlight, star, or cross off your Faith and Fitness calendars coming out soon).  If you’ve completed at least 10 activities during the month, fill out the online form or the forms at church.  We will hold monthly incentive drawings and after a year we will recognize those who completed 12 months of activities!

Also, if you are already active for 30 minutes or more a day, you are eligible for the drawing as well!  Simply fill out the form and indicate how you’ve been staying active.  You can also fill out a form at church and place it in the white tennis shoe located on the table near the entryway.  Thanks!

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