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Morning of Mission - all ages needed and welcome!

Dear families,

You were taught to put away your former way of life, your old self, and to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to clothe yourselves with the new self, created according to the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness.
Ephesians 4: 22-24

This Christmas we heard the story of a new light and hope coming into an old world.  Now, like the shepherds, we have been called to tell the story, spread the light and share the hope in our own community and beyond. Celebrations of the birth of Jesus turn to the daily work of discipleship. Join our upcoming Morning of Mission on Martin Luther King Jr. Day - it's one place to start. And don't forget Club 3-4-5 is back tonight Friday, January 11, @ 5:30 PM. For more details, keep reading.

with New Year hope,


Take Home Questions

January 13
The baptism of Jesus Luke 3: 15-17, 21, 22)
1.   Ask your children to describe a baptism they have seen.
2. How are baptisms in our church different from Jesus' baptism? How are they the same? 

January 20
Spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12: 1-11)
1.  Do you know anyone who has one of these gifts? If so, how can you tell?
2. Which of these gifts do you think God has given to you?
Morning of Mission
Monday, January 21
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
What a great way to start the New Year - reminding ourselves and our children of our Christian commitment to human flourishing in all places. Come and join the effort.  All hands needed and welcome.

Below are a list of items that can be brought to the Morning of Mission or dropped off earlier in the church office:

Creativity Kits for HomeFront
  • individual pkgs. of crayons (24-48 ct.)
  • individual pkgs. of colored pencils (24-28 ct.)
  • individual pkgs. of markers (10-12 ct.)
  • coloring books
  • coloring pads/sketch pads
  • individual packages of stickers

Personal Care products for Crisis Ministry:
  • toothbrushes & toothpaste
  • shampoo & conditioner
  • razors & shaving cream
  • soaps & lotion
  • feminine products
Full and travel-size donations appreciated!
Club 3-4-5
Friday, January 11
5:30-7:30 PM
Gaga ball + sardines + walking tacos + a mysterious maze = a great Club 3-4-5.
Bring a friend. Bring $5. Leave exhausted.
All 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders welcome.
Contact Corrie for more information.
Music Notes from Ingrid 
"Mass of the Children" first combined rehearsal, 1/5/19
Our Joyful 2018 Christmas Pageant - well done all!
Children's Choirs Wednesday Rehearsals

Joyful Noise ( Pre-k & K) 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Carol Choir (Grades 1 & 2 4:15 - 5:00 pm
Choir 3-4-5 (Grades 3-4-5) 5:15 - 6:00 pm

Always feel free to invite a friend, or attend for the first time.  All are welcome!

Choir 3-4-5 will next sing: 
January 27, 9:15 am (with the Middle School Choir)
("Mass for the Children" rehearsal for Choir 3-4-5, Saturday, 1/26 10 am - 12 pm)

Joyful Noise & Carol Choir will sing: 
February 10, 9:15 am

With Heartfelt Thanks,
Ingrid