Worship with Us!
8:30 a.m.
- Traditional Worship
9:30 a.m.
- Fellowship and Education
10:30 a.m.
- Contemporary Worship
Holy Communion
2nd and 4th Sundays
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Sunday Worship Scripture Links
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In This Issue
- Note from Pastor Marlene
- Sweets from Sweeties
- Advent Study
- Hunger Sunday
- Legion Breakfast
- Singers
- Congregational Survey
- Angels
- Sunday School Program
- Calling Pastors
- Who's Who
- Men's Mission Trip
- Winter Walking
- Community Prayers and Links
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As the days get shorter and the darkness longer, we begin the season of Advent, remembering as we await the coming of the Savior that the manger not only cradles the Child but also the cross: the hope and assurance of forgiveness and life that is stronger than death. So come! Join us as we wait, worship, and give thanks for the joys of community, of family and friends, and of faith. And as we
move through this beautiful season together, let us consider how we might give generously in response to the wondrous gift of God’s love revealed in Jesus - not only for the important work and mission of Rejoice, but for the work and ministry of Christ around the world. (Don’t forget the matching gift of $250 as we prepare for Noisy Offering this week, Dec 2, designated for World Hunger! You can continue to add to this challenge throughout Dec – just leave your gifts in the manger!)
Speaking of waiting and giving, I’m still waiting for the Holy Spirit to touch the hearts of three more individuals (1 male and 2 females,) who would be willing to give the gift of being a mentor for our 8
th
grade confirmation students. (Mentoring means a commitment of one Wednesday evening per month, daily prayers for your young person, and other interactions as you see fit!)
Finally, thanks to all involved in the gift of transforming the sanctuary into such a beautiful place of holy waiting and wonder! If there are any families or individuals who would like to share in the lighting of the advent candle each week during worship, please let me know!
Peace,
Pastor Marlene
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European Christmas Coffee, Craft & Bake Sale
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Children of Rejoice will be serving hors d’oeuvres, cookies and candies, along with flavored coffees, teas and apple cider. Join these adorable children tomorrow!
- Saturday, December 1
- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Advent is the ideal time to join a Bible Study in preparation for the Christmas celebrations, and encourage each other to engage with the story and not get distracted by a Christmas season of over-consumption and indulgence!
Join the conversation in the meeting room for the Advent Bible Study between services each Sunday in Advent beginning this Sunday, December 2.
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Make Noise to Stop Tummy Growling
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We'll take a noisy offering this Sunday, December 2 for
World Hunger Relief. Let's help alleviate hunger around the world.
Donations welcome throughout the season of Advent!
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Serving Breakfast to Send Youth Servants
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Enjoy a famous Clearwater Legion breakfast and help support the
Rejoice youth mission trips:
- December 2 and 16
- 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
- Clearwater American Legion Post 323
- 505 Pine Street, Clearwater
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We are inviting all singers to join a group from Young at Heart for caroling at Good Shepherd Community. We'll spread a little cheer and enjoy lunch after.
- Thursday, December 6
- Carpool from Rejoice at 9:15 a.m. to assemble and sing at 10:00
- Good Shepherd Senior Living Community Event Center
- 1115 4th Avenue North, Sauk Rapids
- Lunch following at Jimmy's Pour House
- 22 2nd Avenue North, Sauk Rapids
Hope you can join us!
For questions and to RSVP, call Audrey at 320.558.9909.
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Angel Tags for Pathways 4 Youth will be available starting this Sunday. Find a tag, write down your name and contact info, go out and shop. Thank you for helping bring a smile to area youth and their young children this Christmas! Return your items to Rejoice by:
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The King's Birthday at Rejoice
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Don't miss the Sunday School Christmas program during worship:
- Sunday, December 16
- Practice that morning from 9-10:15 a.m.
- Soup lunch will follow
- If you're able to bring a soup or dessert to share, please sign up at the Sign up to Serve table
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Are you interested in serving on the committee to call the next pastor at Rejoice? If so, let Pastor Marlene or Council President Wendy Storkamp know by Sunday, December 23.
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‘Please tell me your name.’
(Gen 32.29)
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On Sundays you will find name tags and pens on tables by the doors to the sanctuary. Please take one, write your name on it, and wear it during worship, as you leave the sanctuary and stop to shake hands or share an acknowledgement, and even as you share in coffee fellowship!
Peace, Pastor Marlene
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Men's Mexico Mission Trip
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There are spots available for men who want to escape our Minnesota winter and do some good deeds in Reynosa, Mexico. The group will travel to
Children's Haven International
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- Saturday, February 23 - Saturday, March 2, 2019
Children's Haven International provides home and refuge to 50+ needy children from broken, abusive, or impoverished families. C
all James Kirchenbauer at 320.290.4879 or Ken Hutchinson at 612.845.4776 for more information or to sign up. We guarantee you'll return home with enough bright and sunny smiles to last you through the winter!
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Sign up for your Christmas basket at the Food Shelf through Wednesday, December 12. Please stop in on one the of the following days to register for a basket:
- Mondays from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Tuesdays from 9-11:00 a.m. or 6-8:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 3-5:00 p.m.
Christmas basket distribution will be Monday, December 17 from 4-6:00 p.m. in the Lion's Community Building.
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Don’t let the cooler weather keep you cooped up, come walk the halls at Rejoice on weekdays!
- Monday through Thursday:
- 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Friday:
- 7:45-11:00 a.m.
For entry, push the buzzer on the right hand side of the door that leads to the library and office area.
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f you have a loved one or friend in need of prayer, fill out a
prayer request
or use one of the prayer concern requests located on the Interest table and in the sanctuary welcome pads. The star(*) in front of a name denotes a Rejoice member. This is a dynamic list. Requests will be printed for up to four weeks; call the church office at 320.558.6851 to extend listing. If a name of a friend or loved one has been omitted please resubmit the name and/or concern using one of the prayer concern forms found in the red Welcome Pads in the worship area.
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Receiving Treatment for Cancer:
Jodi Wipper Anderson (friend Mark Gohman)
Lorraine Hoff (mother, Jeff Hoff)
Michelle Wrightson (cousin, Mary Wilson)
Janice Novak (Ron & Carolyn Stensby)
Ruth Johnson (Laurie Hoff)
Kade Moore (Lori Lanes)
*Pete Lidberg
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Others:
*Jean Meyer
Eleanor Elmstrom (mother, Bill Elmstrom)
*Bev Hugo
Esther Persen (mother, Jim Boucher)
*Alden Gjevre
Jody Nappa (sister, Chari Ahrenholz & John Gohman)
Karin Solis (mother, Lisa Pridgeon)
*Martha Johnson
Dawn Blair (friend, Lori Lanes)
*Jim Lanes
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Deployed or Returning from Active Duty:
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Keith Sand
Jon Fisher (brother, Joe Fisher)
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