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Directory Changes Sara & Kip Kirkpatrick Birmingham, MI 48009 Eleanor & Jim DeVries (847)256-9353
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Winnetka Congregational Church in 2012What a wonderful Advent and Christmas Season; thank you for being a part of it. Given all that went on in worship, education, fellowship and outreach, it is easy to see we need a congregation to make it all happen. Without an engaged membership, there are no choirs, gift fairs, pageants, Christmas rummage, wish trees, fellowship events, etc.
As we enter a new year, could this be the time for you to get more involved? Could you help plan and lead at WCC? Might this be the time for you to unite in membership with Winnetka Congregational Church? Are you interested in learning more? Do you want to consider membership? Join Rev. Shank on Sunday, January 29th from 4 – 5:30 p.m. for a membership discussion session. Child care can be arranged. Contact Char@wcc-joinus.org to inquire and/or reserve a spot. We look forward to seeing you in 2012.
That depends. Are you using a solar, lunar or "church year" calendar? By church year time, Jesus grows up very quickly. Christmastide ends with Epiphany on January 6, the actual celebration of the Wise Men following the Bethlehem Star to Jesus and foiling Herod’s plot to kill him. With the second Sunday in the new calendar year and the sixth in the "church year", we find Jesus being baptized by John in the Jordan.
On the "Baptism of our Lord" Sunday, it has become our custom to celebrate the day with the renewal of our own baptismal vows. The liturgy for the morning allows us to focus on the sacrament of baptism and the grace and forgiveness we are offered by God. The worship service has become an important experience for many. We hope you will make every effort to attend. Who isn’t in need of a little forgiveness? See you at 10 a.m. on the eighth of January!
A delicious meal catered by An Apple a Day .
All are welcome! Invite a friend!
No cooking or cleaning involved. Crafts available for kids, plus the gym will be
open.
8: Robert Woolson, Connor Willsey
9: Elaine Bovaird, John Kracum, James Greene
10: Brendan Cavanaugh, Andrew McNerney
11: James Kinnaird
12: Sharon King, Sally Jo Mitchell, Marjorie Graham, Jon Hesby, Katie Van Cleave, Wally Ehlers 13: Betsy Lewis, Alec Manning, Claire Manning, David Tigerman
14: Lindsay Brown, Molly Haskell
15: Barbara Robertson, Michaela Kyle Winter Fest BAR-B-Q
All Men (21 y/o & up) are invited to join us on FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20 as we enjoy one of the manly pleasures of cooking outside.
These bar-b-qs (this will be our fourth in the past 6 months) are an opportunity to socialize with 15 - 25 other men of WCC in a casual and fun atmosphere.
We’ll gather between 5:30-7:30 in Tolman Hall. Bring your own beverage and one of the following: appetizer, salad, side, or dessert. A free will offering is always welcome to underwrite this and future gatherings.
First timer? Just bring yourself! Please RSVP by Noon, January 18 to: Bill Mueller
Tell me the stories of Jesus!Sundays, January 8 - February 19
9 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. in the Centennial Room
Jesus said in a parable, "A sower went out to sow..."
Our Sunday Morning Adult Enrichment forum begins 2012 with it's Winter Quarter
focus on the stories … parables … of Jesus.
The community is invited to Join Us in our Centennial Room on Sunday mornings
for these 50-minute sessions led by clergy and laity beginning at 9:00.
A very special "thank you" to all of those who helped make the 96th Christmas Pageant at WCC such a wonderful event this year.
Such a production takes a team of people working well together, and I am fortunate to have such a wonderful team.
Susan Snyder, producer, lined up parent volunteers and made sure that every one was at the right place at the right time, and came down the aisle at the right time.
Kay Benson, costume coordinator, once again produced exquisite costumes for the children to wear. Her creativity helps give us such a beautiful visual for the pageant.
Many parents volunteered to help with costumes, be with the children, and help things run smoothly.
Ray and Mark were invaluable in their assistance to everyone involved. They worked tirelessly to make sure that we have what we need when we need it.
Waldek always creates a beautiful pageant bulletin and is so patient through the entire process!
Jay Johnson, our choral intern, assisted at the rehearsals and directed the chancel choir during the pageant.
Thank you to Tao Zhang, our photographer, who each year documents our pageant with a lovely group photo of the cast. You can see his photos from this year at http://www.lensworkgallery.com/p478482153
and make a photo purchase if you would like. Deadline for ordering on line is January 31.And a huge thank you to the 115 children and youth who helped tell the story this year to a congregation of over 450 people! The cast was wonderful as they worked hard in one week of three rehearsals to learn all that they needed to know! I was very proud of each and every one of you and greatly appreciate the time and energy you put into being a part of the cast. Merry Christmas and I look forward to working with you next year as we present The 97th pageant.
Family Promise
Move in January 8
Move out January 15
WCC will be the Family Promise host congregation again the week of January 8th. Family Promise is an opportunity for you to be a neighbor to families in homeless situations. This is an opportunity for "Hands-on" mission work for WCC members of all ages right in our WCC facilities. WCC hosts guest families 5:30 pm to 7 am, Sunday to Sunday. The WCC site coordinators, plan the logistics and supplies needed for the week, conduct orientations for our guest families, and provide support for WCC volunteers each night. Over 100 WCC members and children of all ages have already volunteered as dinner hosts, evening hosts, overnight hosts, and helped with move in and move out. When combined with volunteers from other congregations the power of the Family Promise network makes a big difference helping our guest families get back on their feet and into permanent housing. In a little over a year we have helped 10 families get back into permanent housing! The volunteer opportunities available are:
Dinner Host 5-7pm – prepare a meal for 2 guest families and volunteer family, eat together family style
Evening Host 7-9pm – help with homework, play games, or plan a craft or activity
Overnight host (2) 9pm-7am – spend the night on rollaway bed, set out quick breakfast in the morning
To volunteer, call or email: Brek Peterson (847-400-4123)
There is still time to pledge for 2012
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