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A meeting of the congregation to approve the 2012 Budget and the Proposed Woman's Society By-Laws Amendments* is called for Sunday, February 5th at 11 am in the Sanctuary. All are urged to attend this important gathering in the life of our church. Bob Smith, Clerk of the Congregation
*Proposed Amendments may be found on the church
website and are posted on our bulletin boards.
Back by popular demand! $10 donation Plan to join us here at WCC for Jazz Vespers II on Sunday afternoon, February 12, at 4 p.m. This program’s featured artists will be the Victor Goines Quartet. Victor Goines is a charter and current member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (under the direction of Wynton Marsallis) and is well-known as a saxophone and clarinet virtuoso. He is also Professor of Music and director of Northwestern University’s Jazz Studies Program. An added feature to this program will be the return of Tammy McCann to perform with the Quartet. Many of you will recall the memorable event that took place last February when we initiated our Jazz Vespers series featuring vocalist Tammy McCann and her jazz ensemble. This is an event that you will not want to miss! |
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Very Good News!
Strong Finish – Great Start
We did it – we finished 2011 balanced – speaking financially! An exceptionally strong influx of contributions in December made all the difference. Thank you for your contributions in 2011. Member contributions represented almost 80% of total income. Thank you for fulfilling your pledges. Thank you for keeping WCC healthy and vibrant.
But it gets better - we’ve had a great 2012 pledge drive so far. Never have we entered a New Year with such a strong position. We’re over $865,000 in pledged contributions already. Almost 40% of this year’s pledges are increases! Thank you for the timely and generous response. Your pledges have enabled the WCC Council to prepare a sound budget for 2012 (more on the budget next week).
Now we need to finish strong – we need to raise another $85,000 in pledges to meet our $950,000 goal. This is an ambitious goal – but it is achievable. By securing comprehensive and sufficient commitments now, we only do this once. No "Summer Pledge Drive"! By getting to our budgeted $950,000 in pledged contributions now, we can plan our programs and outreach donations with confidence. We can have a bigger positive impact on our church and our community.
Here is how you can help. If you have not pledged, please do. Please be a full active member through your participation in our church’s financial health. If you have pledged below our $3,000 target level, please consider raising your pledge if you are able to do so. More of us need to do more to maintain our financial health over the long term.
Membership – it’s a two-way street. We improve our strength and vibrancy when
we all pitch in. Thank you for your support of our congregation.
WCC Council
Woman's Society's annual Valentine Bake Sale
One Sweet Day
Back by popular demand for one day only! No, it's not Mariah Carey, but something else that will be music to your ears...the Woman's Society's annual Valentine Bake Sale! A wide array of luscious sweet treats await you and your Valentines on Sunday, February 12 in Tolman Fellowship Hall. Stop by the table and show our high school seniors some love by supporting the Woman's Society's Scholarship Fund.
Ash Wednesday Taizé Service - February 22
7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Imposition of Ashes and Sacrament of Holy Communion
A worship service in scripture, silence, song
Adult Enrichment
Tell me the stories of Jesus!
Sundays, through - February 19
9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Centennial Room
Jesus told them, "A farmer went out to scatter seed…" In that spirit and our commitment to the various ministries of Winnetka Congregational Church, your Adult Enrichment team invites you to any or all sessions in our current series on "The Parables of Jesus."
We meet Sunday mornings at 9:00 in the Centennial Room. Join Us for these insightful presentations and discussions as we grow together!
PRODIGAL: recklessly extravagant; giving or yielding profusely; lavishly abundant
Now that we know the meaning of the word, what does it
mean for us, each other and God?
This Lent, your Adult Enrichment and Care & Calling ministries again join roots to present pastoral education opportunities. On Sunday mornings at 9:00, February 26-April 1, Adult Enrichment will read and discuss Timothy Keller’s book The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith.
On Thursday mornings, March 22, 29 and April 5, 10:30-12:00 Noon, Care & Calling’s co-leader, Fred Gougler will lead us in discussion of the late Henri Nouwen’s book The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
Both books are about $10 and available at the Book Stall at Chestnut Court and on-line bookstores.
In the new year, perhaps you would like to join with your friends and neighbors who are volunteering to read Scripture passages during worship each Sunday. We have compiled a wonderful group of readers, but the more the merrier. Contact Jodie Stewart, Liturgics Co-chair, 847-433-1783 to indicate your willingness to serve. Thanks very much.
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Something is Cooking...
Please plan to have dinner with WCC’s High School
Youth Group, Servants, on Shrove Tuesday, February 21st from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.
All proceeds will go to Servant’s Annual Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic.
Mark your calendars. Servants would love to see
YOU there!
Servants will be selling Mission Stock after morning worship on the following Sundays: 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, and 3/18. This is one investment that always yields great dividends.
January
30: Paul Burkhardt, Chris Ball
31: Renee Amundson, Peggy Dyer, Kristen Kurz, Kevin Kenly, Jamie Sullivan
February
2: Thomas Gordon
3: Luretta Spiess, Karl Ellensohn, Michael Logan, Hayley Jone, Eliza Tilson
4: Andrew Shabica, Trace Aleshire, Matt Downe, Austin Schrage, Oscar Jacobs
5: Mack Reynolds
"Let’s Do Lunch!"
Wednesday, February 1
12:00 noon, Tolman Hall
Social Hour (no program) at 12:00 noon
Luncheon at 12:30 p.m.
$15.00
The Woman’s Society welcomes all women of the church and their guests to this delicious catered luncheon, and we look forward to seeing you and welcoming the new year together! Please call Linda Schmidt at 847-732-5732 or e-mail her by Monday, January 30, with reservations. Luncheon cost is $15.00. Let Linda know if you need a ride or child care for this or any of our programs, as we are happy to arrange this free of charge for those who need it. Also, please notify Linda by Monday if you need to cancel your reservation.
Women's Retreat a Wonderful, Relaxing Experience
Ten women travelled to Holy Wisdom Monastery on Jan. 13-15 for a weekend retreat. A wonderful time was had by all. We shared together in discussion around different spiritual practices found in the book Soul Feast, by Marjorie Thompson. Together, with Pastor Jenny, we explored more deeply our understanding of hospitality, prayer and worship. We also were led in a yoga class and a few guided meditations by yoga teacher Anna Argeropoulos. The food was delicious; the grounds are beautiful; new friendships were made. We return with spirits rejuvenated!
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On January 11th, at CJ Arthurs in Wilmette, WCC members Jim Law and Scott Rodgers (pictured), Bob Ebersole and Brad McLane, joined with their "Band of Brothers" to raise over $2000 in their first benefit concert for Family Promise. Many of our friends and members were there in support and a good time was had by all. No injuries were reported. Yes, we will have them play some Sunday in worship once their repertoire expands beyond Jim Morrison and Mick Jagger. Thanks guys for your generosity. |
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