The presence of the Lord “in your midst” in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the Lord in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one “more powerful” than John, even with his winnowing fork in his hand, is good news — and cause […]
SUNDAY: 9:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:15 am Sunday School (Room ) 10:15 am Adult Forum Bible Study (Conference Room) GIFTS Shelter ends this afternoon (GIFTS Shelter) 10:30 am Youth Gathering Meeting (Pastor’s Office) MONDAY: ECHO Toy Drive (Friendship Hall) 10:30 am Chair Yoga (Conference Room) No Bible Study today 5:30 pm Foundation Meeting (Conference […]
Christmas will be here soon. You will find an order form for Christmas poinsettias inside this Messenger. You can order a plant in honor of a special person or event in your life, or in memory of someone dear to you. You can choose to take your plant home after Christmas or leave it here […]
SUNDAY: 9:00 am Worship Service (Sanctuary) 10:15 am Sunday School (Friendship Hall) 10:15 am Kitchen Committee Meeting (Kitchen) GIFTS Shelter begins today (GIFTS Shelter) MONDAY: 10:30 am Chair Yoga (Friendship Hall) 12:00 pm Bible Study (Conference Room) GIFTS Shelter (GIFTS Shelter) TUESDAY: 6:30 pm Council Meeting (Conference Room) 7:00 pm Al-Anon (Library) GIFTS Shelter (GIFTS […]
Forerunners and messengers advance the advent of our God. While John the baptizer’s voice in the wilderness may be the principal focus of the day, Malachi’s prophecy could as easily herald the coming Lord Jesus as forerunner of the Lord of hosts. Finally all the baptized are called to participate in the sharing of the […]
With the new tax reform increasing the standard deduction, many people will no longer find it beneficial to itemize their deductions and therefore not be able to deduct there charitable contributions. However, there is a tax strategy that is available to some of us. The IRA qualified charitable distribution (QCD) provides a way for donors […]
Adult Forum, Sunday School, Confirmation, and other Christian education opportunities are being offered. Sunday School is meeting weekly in Friendship Hall. Adult Bible Study Forum is now meeting in the Library. There are classes on December 2nd and 16th; a new schedule will be released in January. Confirmation students have received a schedule and meet […]
Present: Kathy H, Bond Haldeman, Elizabeth H, Tim J, Ron H, Heidi P, Jason P, Katherine H, Melanie E, Donna R, Lorrie C, Greg G, Kathy S, Ron J Absent: Tim B Gather for Devotion: Heidi P Approval of Agenda: Kathy S made a motion to add the guests to the agenda, seconded by Greg […]
Thank you to all of the generous donors, who made it possible to provide warm snow pants and snow boots for 20 students at Jackson Elementary School. Thank you for your kindness to, and concern for, the children. Once again this year, our congregation will partner with the Janesville School District to help […]
Sponsors are needed for the TV Ministry. Sponsorship costs $60 per Sunday and can be given in honor of a happy occasion (birthday, anniversary, birth of child, promotion) or in memory of a loved one. One individual or family, or several individuals or families together, can sponsor a Sunday. This ministry is not part of […]