Edgerton Congregational United Church of Christ December 2012

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1 Edgerton Congregational United Church of Christ December 2012 Sunday Worship Services 10:30 AM 11:30 AM December 2 nd December 9 th December 16 th December 23 rd December 30 th November 4 th -87 November 11 th -73 November 18 th -61 November 21 st -88 November 25 th -82 First Sunday of Advent Second Sunday of Advent Third Sunday of Advent Sunday School Christmas Program No Sunday School Fourth Sunday of Advent No Sunday School First Sunday After Christmas HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS! No Happy Anniversaries listed for December Doris Wille-Dec. Daniel Granger Madison Krohn John Norland Alyson Krohn Devin Crumbliss Cassandra Granger Jane Nelson Have a special day!

2 THANK YOU HOSPITALITY VOLUNTEERS Special thanks to the following volunteers who provided treats for the Hospitality table during the month of September October: Becky Riley; Becky Leahy; Austin & Connie Tronnes; Norma Thompson & Elsie Arnold; Mary Lou Behring; Krista Kim; November: Connie Wiersma, the Campbell s and Gould s, Rev. Lora, the Riley s. December Hospitality so far is Dec. 2 nd Pete & Lynn St. John Dec. 9 th Norma Thompson & Elsie Arnold Dec. 16 th Sarah Foskett Dec. 23 rd no one yet If you are interested in providing a treat for the hospitality table, please sign up on the sheet in the back of the sanctuary. November Edgerton Congregational UCC Activities November 30 th Annual Tree Trimming On Friday, November 30 th beginning at 5:00 p.m. we will gather to decorate the church Sanctuary for the Christmas Holiday. We will need lots of help putting up many Christmas trees; hanging ornaments; hanging the star; and other various duties. The Fun and Fellowship Team will provide treats; hot cider; and hot chocolate. Kids and adults alike are invited to this very special night that usually takes 2 3 hours to accomplish. May Peace, Love and Joy surround you during this Christmas Season.

3 December Edgerton Congregational UCC Activities December 1 st, Saturday, 3:00 PM Whobilation Community Sing Along at UCC December 2 nd, Sunday, 9:30 AM Adult Sunday School Advent Series 10:30 AM-Worship Service-First Sunday of Advent December 5 th, Wednesday, 8:00 AM-Peanut Processing December 5 th, Wednesday, 7:00 PM UCC Adult Choir Practice December 10 th, Monday, 6:15 PM Council Meeting 6:30 PM Diaconate Committee Meeting December 12 th, Wednesday, 7:00 PM UCC Adult Choir Practice December 13 th, Thursday, 7:00 PM Indoor Labyrinth at St. Joe s December 15 th, Saturday, 10:00 AM 1:00 PM Sunday School Christmas Party and Rehearsal December 16 th, Sunday, 10:30 AM Worship-Sunday School Christmas Program December 17 th -December 21 st, - Monday through Friday-Breakfast Club December 19 th, Wednesday, 7:00 PM-UCC Adult Choir Practice December 24 th, Monday, 6:00 PM Christmas Eve Worship Service December 26 th, Wednesday-No UCC Adult Choir Practice

4 THANK YOU FOR YOUR MUSICAL STEWARDSHIP Cammi Gould; Lizzy Gould; Paige Ninmer; Leyla Ninmer; Gracie Ninmer for playing the recorders for worship. Rev. Lora playing piano. Connie Tronnes playing piano. Evan & Becky Riley leading choir. The ECUCC Choir Leyla Ninmer for piano solo. Krista Kim & Connie Tronnes for Piano/Organ Duet Becky and Evan Riley Guitar & Cello Would you like to help the church with musical stewardship for worship? Just sign up, on the sheet in the back of the sanctuary, for the prelude or offering for a particular Sunday worship. FUNERAL LUNCHES AT EDGERTON CONG. UCC Mary Lou Behring has graciously accepted the position of Funeral Lunch Chair. This solidifies the reality that our church will continue to provide post-funeral lunches, in our fellowship hall, to the family and friends of this church as requested. Mary Lou has placed a sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary for volunteers to sign up to help with this vital ministry of the church. So far the people who have signed up are: Char Hartzell; Joan Granger; Barbara Pierce; Jane Nelson; Connie Wiersma; Norma Thompson; Elsie Arnold; Tammy Campbell; Stephanie Balis; Joyce Morris; Becky Riley; Connie Tronnes; and Linda Meyer. If you are interested in helping, when needed, and you haven t signed the list please do so now. Thank You. LUTHERAN CEMETARY ASSOCIATION We have been asked to share the following information via the monthly church newsletter. The Lutheran Cemetery in Stoughton, WI, would like to make you aware that we now have a columbarium at our South Cemetery location on Hwy A for the resting place of your loved ones cremains. If you are interested in purchasing a niche, please call for more information. Thank you Roger Utermark President

5 Hey kids & adults let s name our newsletter. Do you have a clever name or idea to give to our newsletters? Send your thoughts/ideas to Linda in the office. Edgerton Community Events December 1-9-Christmas in the Community- Edgerton s Whobilation December 9 -Ray of Love Tree Lighting-Edgerton Hospital and Health Services For more information please contact Ardyth Halverson at