MARK YOUR CALENDAR. Christ s Community Moravian Church PASTORS MESSAGE. Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

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1 MARK YOUR CALENDAR Christ s Community Moravian Church 1.8, 1.15, 1.22, 1.29 Kids Sunday School 10:45 am 1.7 Mar n Luther MIA 11:00 am Mission Waconia Moravian 5:00 pm 1.8 Take down Christmas Tree 10:30 am Simpson Sandwiches 10:30 am Adult Sunday School 10:45 am PASTORS MESSAGE Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Happy New Year! It is particularly special that we will welcome in 2017 in worship on Sunday, January 1 st. We ll be choosing personal watchwords during that service, as well as having our annual hymn sing and communion. Hope to see you there! As I consider what 2017 will bring, I am reminded of something our daughter, Sophie, recently taught me. She was playing with one of the $100 bill erasers from our fall stewardship series and it broke in half. I thought she was going to be really upset by it. But before I could say anything, she broke each of the halves in half again. I was more than surprised! I asked her what she was doing and why she had broken it on purpose. Sophie replied, Well, I figured if I couldn t have an eraser, I could turn it into a puzzle! Sophie didn t waste any time complaining about the loss of what she had, she just took something that had been destroyed and turned it into something new. The puzzle was something different than what she had expected, but just as cool as the eraser. We can all choose to do that in life, not only with things, but with dreams and expectations. When plans don t turn out the way we thought they would, we can look at it as an opportunity to welcome something new. 1.8, 1.15, 1.22, 1.29 Confirma on 10:45 am 1.9, 1.23 Girl Scouts 4:00 pm 1.9 Mom s Club 9:45 am 1.10 Board of Elders Mee ng 6:30 pm 1.14 Men s Breakfast 8:00 am 1.15 Kid Pack 1.18, 1.25 Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm 1.20 Game Night 7:00 pm 1.22 Church Budget Mee ng 10:45 am 1.24 CROSS Mobile Pantry 8:00 am 1.27 Kid Pack Delivery 2:00 pm 1.29 Church Council Mee ng 10:45 am 1 Continued on page 2

2 PASTORS MESSAGE CONTINUED God promises us that he will be with us always in new and unexpected circumstances. He reminds us of this in Jeremiah 29:11, a very well-known passage. For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all your heart. What a wonderful promise for 2017! If we seek God with all our hearts, we will find him. He will be with us. We have a hopeful future that is in God s hands. Because of God s love for us, we can take the broken erasers in our lives and turn them into puzzles. May we welcome in the new year with a sense of peace and hope, trusting God will guide our paths! In Christ s Light, Pastor Jenny 2016 Congregational Watchword: Jesus says, For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. Luke 19:10 PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES Please join us to help take down our Christmas tree and put decora ons away a er the worship service on January 8th. While we at CCC believe that war is never good, we acknowledge that there is a need for our country to have a strong military presence. Below is an area where we honor our brave men and women serving in the military, to pray for them and to pray for peace. Sean O Rourke Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC. Nephew of Kelly and Karen O Rourke. Kristi O Rourke Marine Corps, Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC. being deployed to Kuwait, wife of Sean O Rourke, nephew of Kelly and Karen O Rourke. Andrew Vetter-Galt Marine Reserves, nephew of Linda Vetter and Godfather to Noah Vetter. Jim Helvig and Kendal Vetter Served in Afghanistan. Cousins of Linda Vetter. Tyler Lenartz, Army, and Jon Dart, Navy, sons of Linda Vetter s cousins. Chris Muskalla, Captain Air Force, pilot C17 planes, active duty in Afghanistan and prayers for his family Nina, Caiden (8) and Brandon (5) while Chris is deployed for 45 days overseas then home in Seattle WA for 10 days before the deployment rotation begins another cycle. Nick Muskalla, Petty Officer First Class, Coast Guard, active duty stationed in Key West, FL and his family Julie, Matthew (4) and Logan (1). Birthdays 16 Skylar Ellingson 18 Kris Kothrade 23 Kay Giles Anniversaries 11 Jason and Breann Robinson 2

3 OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES CHRIST S COMMUNITY MISSION For the month of January CROSS food shelf needs: Salad Dressings and Toilet Paper Simpson Sandwiches will be made on January am. Comforter & Slipper Ministry Do you know anyone who could use an extra hug to lift their spirits? The Slipper Ministry is here to help! Slippers are available in a basket on the table by the kitchen. Feel free to take a pair of slippers to a family member, friend, or co-worker to help raise them up. What a blessing that we can provide warmth, love and support through the slippers made at CCC. Thank you Slipper Ministry for providing God s work through your gifted knitting hands! Kid Pack Packing Day Kid Pack Delivery Day January 15 January 27 Give. Advocate. Volunteer. PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER! SafeJourney, a program serving North Memorial Medical Center and Maple Grove Hospital, helps pa ents and individuals in the community who are experiencing domes c abuse. Volunteer advocates are needed to provide a listening ear, emo onal support, safety planning, informa on and referral. You do not have to have previous knowledge or experience, but rather looking for people who are sensi ve to the issue, caring, and non judgmental. Advocates sign up for 2 on call shi s per month. Shi s are 8am 5pm, 5pm 10pm, and the overnight shi which is 10pm 8am. Flexible scheduling will work around your schedule. Our greatest need is Monday Friday day me shi and the overnight shi. Training is March 7, 9, 14 & 16, 5:30pm 9pm at North Memorial, Robbinsdale. A endance at all 4 training sessions is required. For more info or to schedule and interview, please call Suzy at or suzy.whelan@northmemorial.com. CORE VALUES Discipleship Come as you are! Family Community Outreach Children / Youth CCC VISION We see Christ s Community Moravian Church as a caring and accepting church, equipping people to serve, reaching out to the community, and sharing God s love as we invite people into the family of God. Purpose: We will engage in a feasibility study and develop a Long Range Plan. Worship: We will reevaluate the praise team structure. Community: We will plan joint worship and fellowship with Maple Grove Lutheran Church. Mission and Service: We will provide space for CROSS to distribute food in Maple Grove twice a month. Leadership: We will develop a team budgeting system. Stewardship: We will explore the possibility of offering Financial Peace University. Spiritual Formation: We will offer a World Religion class and one additional adult class offering. 3

4 WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 1.1 9:30 am Holy Communion CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Mark your calendar with these Adult Sunday School dates: Luke 2: :30 am Luke 3:1-22 January 11:00 am January 10:45 am Visit Martin Luther Minnesota Institute of Art Adult Sunday School Moravian Missionaries, Rick and Barbara Nelson, will be hos ng a :30 am Luke 4:14-30 Mission Gathering at Waconia Moravian Church, Saturday, January 7th, 5 7 pm with dinner included :30 am Luke 5: :30 am Rick will be speaking in worship at CCC on Sunday, January 8th. Please join us at both of these great opportuni es to learn more about the Moravian medical mission in Ahuas, Honduras. Luke 6:1-16 Annual Budget Mee ng...sunday, January am Annual Church Council Mee ng.sunday, January am CONFIRMATION DATES TO REMEMBER: January 10:45 am January 10:45 am January 10:45 am January 10:45 am Class Kid Pack Class Class 4

5 Please join us Friday, January 20 th at 7:00 pm for Family Game Night. Bring a game to play and a dessert to share. We ll have some good fun, good fellowship and treats too! We hope to see you there. Sponsored by the Flourish Team. Dear Friends at CCC, Thank you for sending the beau ful flowers for our mother s funeral. They were in her favorite color, and your kindness is appreciated. Thank you to CCC for the kind Christmas gi. It is very much appreciated. Thank you! Kim Phillippi A huge thank you to CCC for your Christmas offerings. We collected $ for CROSS and $ for Simpson Housing Services. Thank you! The family of Cecelia Buntrock Many thanks to all who served during the Advent and Christmas season! So many of you sang, played music, served food, prepared food, decorated and "undecorated" the church, hosted or a ended events...the list goes on and on. You are the hands and feet of Christ and your service is much appreciated! Dear CCC Family, What a wonderful gi you gave us this Christmas! Paul and the kids and I are always so grateful for the extra financial support at Christmas. You make a real difference for us and we love serving the Lord with you. Thank you for your generous hearts. In Christ, Pastor Jenny 5

6 For over 40 years audiences and actors alike have loved how this simple show presents the parables of Jesus in a uniquely humorous and touching way. Our new production will preserve this classic simplicity and introduce the beautifully updated musical arrangements from the 2012 Broadway revival. This production will be lead by two of the most exceptional artists in the Twin Cities. Veteran director and actor Dann Peterson will be joining us as Artistic Director for the first time with Rosalee Allard returning as Music Director. Performances February 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 ~ 7:30 p.m. February 19 and 26 ~ 2:00 p.m. Cross Winds United Methodist Church Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN To contact Cross Community Players call our message line (763) 391-ARTS (2787) or us mail@crossplayers.org. General admission seating Adults: $16.00 Senior: $14.00 (65 years and over) Student/Child: $12.00 (age 2 through college) Children under age 2 sitting on parents lap are free DECEMBER JOINT BOARD MINUTES 1. The Joint Board reviewed mission and goals. 2. The Joint Board spent 30 minutes in Bible Study of Luke 1: The Joint Board unanimously approved presen ng the 2017 budget to church council. 4. Budget mee ng scheduled for 1/22/17 and church council mee ng is scheduled for 1/29/ No further Joint Board mee ngs planned. DECEMBER BOARD OF ELDERS MINUTES 1. Elders opened with prayer. 2. Nomina ng commi ee is moving along with a 2017 slate. 3. Moravian missionary, Rick Nelson, will speak in worship on 1/8 and lead a mission gathering for MN churches at Waconia Moravian on 1/7 at 5 pm. 4. Caroling scheduled for 12/21 at 6:30 pm. Sign up is on table. 5. Parsonage work is mostly complete. Just a few finishing touches. 6. Elders received pastor s report and plan to use con nuing ed. funds for the Moravian Music Fes val registra on costs. 7. Next mee ng is scheduled for 1/10 at 6:30 pm. 6

7 WESTERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE April 21-23, 2017 (Fri-Sun) Olympia Village, Oconomowoc, WI (half-way between Milwaukee and Madison) Speaker: Tripp Fuller Pastor, Theologian, Author Theme: Our Changing World Same God Equip Christian leaders to talk positively about their faith For more information, go to: The Western District conference is on and search for Western District Spring Conference. COST: $175/person, double occupancy Just a Reminder: In an effort to help our church carpet last as long as possible, the Joint Board requests that we only drink water in the worship area of the church. Please keep food and other drinks in the Ac vity Room area. Thank you! MEN S CHRISTIAN RETREAT sponsored by Lake Mills Moravian church to be held at the Mount Morris Camp and Conference Center, Wautoma, WI. Sacred Stories February Facilitator: Rev. Michael Eder, Chaska Moravian Church Teaching, Fellowship, Music Ministry, Fireside Chats, Walks, Quiet Time, Group Discussions, 5 meals, cabin accommodations. Call to register or see form in office. $85 (includes $25 deposit by Feb. 17) 7

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10 Welcome & Announcements/ Offering Prayer: January 1 January 8 January 15 January 22 Kristi B. Pastor Jenny Karene H. Karen O. January 29 Greg J. PowerPoint: (8:45 am) Norm B. Paul M. Jim H. Pat J. Scriptures: Bruce K. Karen O. Walter H. Linda T. Ushers / Greeters (2): Wally M./Marian M. Ross H./Debra H. Steve E./Brenda E. Kay G./John O. Nursery: Karene H. Nick L./Casey L. Barb K. Alan C./Joni C. Children s Chat: Pastor Jenny Linda V. Jenn S. Karene H. Snak & Yak Host: Brenda E. Maureen C. Pat J. Deb H. Treats: Brenda E. Maureen C. Pat J. Deb H. Paul S. Janet O. Kelly S./Linda T. Karene H. Linda V. Kristi B. Kristi B. Prayers of the Church: Communion Pastor Jenny Karen O. Pastor Jenny Karen O. Praise Singers: Liturgy Marian M./Kelly S. Terre S. Kristi B. Karen O. Treasurer s Report December 2016 Worship Attendance Date Kids Staff Adults Total Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Date November 2016 Operating Accounts Weekly Receipts 11/1/16 $ /4/16 $ /6/16 $2, November 2016 Designated Funds Occasion/Cause Total District Loan Principal Reduction $ KidPack $ Youth Fund $0.00 Mission Fund $0.00 Total: $ E-Giving: If you would like to sign up for e-giving (have your tithe/donation go directly from your bank account to the church s account on a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly basis) please see Janet Ohrt for a form. 11/7/16 $ /13/16 $1, /14/16 $2, /15/16 $ /18/16 $ General Fund/Operating Account 11/20/16 $1, Month Beg. Bal. Receipts Disbursements Balance September ($670.36) $10, $9, $ October $ $12, $12, $ November $ $12, $12, ($156.82) YTD $4, $133, $138, ($156.82) 10 11/25/16 $ /27/16 $ /30/16 $600.00

11 January Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00 am: Adult SS MIA Mar n Luther Exhibit 5:00 pm: Mission Waconia 3 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 2 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED 1 9:30 am: Worship with Holy Communion 10:30 am: Snak & Yak NO Kids Sunday School NO Confirma on :00 am: Men s Breakfast 10 6:30 pm Board of Elders Mee ng 9 9:45 am: Mom s Club 4:00 pm: Girl Scouts 8 Take down tree a er worship 9:30 am: Worship with Moravian missionary Rick Nelson 10:30 am: Snak & Yak 10:30 am: Simpson Sandwiches 10:45 am: Kids SS 11 10:45 am: Confirma on 10:45 am: Adult Sunday School GAME NIGHT!!! 7:00 pm :00 pm: Choir Rehearsal 15 9:30 am: Worship 10:30 am: Snak & Yak 10:45 am: Kids SS 10:45 am: Kid Pack :00 pm: Kid Pack Delivery 25 7:00 pm: Choir Rehearsal 24 8:00 am: CROSS Mobile Pantry 23 4:00 pm: Girl Scouts 22 9:30 am: Worship 10:30 am: Snak & Yak 10:45 am: Kids SS 10:45 am: Confirma on 10:45 am: Church Budget Mee ng :30 am: Worship 10:30 am: Snak & Yak 10:45 am: Confirma on 10:45 am: Kids SS 10:45 am: Church Council Mee ng

12 TO CONTACT THE PASTOR: Reverend Jennifer Moran th Avenue Maple Grove, MN (763) Office: Hours: 9:30 am to 2:30 pm Monday Thursday Closed Fridays CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Kim Phillippi CHURCH TREASURER: Bruce Kalland CHURCH MUSICIAN: Sara Milberg TO CONTACT AN ELDER: Casey Langseth (2016) (612) Jackson Ziah (2019) (763) Norm Buchta (2017) (763) Corinne Omberg (2017) (763) TO CONTACT A TRUSTEE: Colin O Rourke (2019) (612) orourke.colinp@gmail.com Gene Heupel (2017) (763) gheupel@comcast.net Bruce Kalland (2019) (763) bruce.kalland@hotmail.com Christ s Community Moravian Church rd Avenue North Maple Grove, Minnesota PLEASE PLACE STAMP HERE 12