Look for a message from Pastor Carly in our next newsletter!
Coming Up: All Teams Meeting on June 10th and Hooks & Needles on June 25th.
Join the Evening Book Club on August 23rd for a discussion of The Girls of Atomic City – The untold story of the women who helped win World War II by Denise Kiernan.

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May 24, 2018
In This Issue

Ask the Question – Why are the ages of some people in the Old Testament much older than “normal” life spans?
Coming Up: Positively Green Team on June 3rd and Hooks & Needles on June 4th!
Join the Mission Book Discussion Group on June 4th as they discuss The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.

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May 10, 2018
In This Issue

Ask the Question Part 2 – How did Cain and Abel get their wives in the book of Genesis in the Bible?
Coming Up: Evening Book Club on May 17th and Messy Church on June 3rd.
Choral Sermon Sunday on May 13th at 10:00 am!

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April 26, 2018
In This Issue

Ask the Question – Communion
Coming Up: Spring Work Day and Adult Education – Journey Through the Psalms
Summer Music Camp – register today!

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April 12, 2018
In This Issue

Want to be a host family for the Wartburg Choir? 20-25 host families are needed for April 21st!
Beds PLUS shopping event on April 13th and Adult Work Trip – Texas October 20-27
Come join us for a Concert at FCCLG on April 22nd at 3pm!

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March 29, 2018
In This Issue

Why and how are we building a movement of revolutionary love? Ministry of Communications Report
Adult Discussion Group: The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days
Spring 2018 Congregational Work Day May 5th

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March 15, 2018
In This Issue

Why and how are we building a movement of revolutionary love? Ministry of Missions: Moving Forward
The Positively Green Team meeting is on March 18th at 11:15 am, and Evening Book Club meets on April 5th at 7:30 pm!
Get into Messy Church on April 8th at 4:30 pm. Open to ALL ages!

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March 1, 2018
In This Issue

FCCLG Operating Plan for 2018; Ministry of Nurture shares their Year Ahead report
One Great Hour of Sharing on March 11
Adult Discussion Group is reading The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days

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February 15, 2018
In This Issue

In the coming weeks, the Sunday morning messages will focus on turning fear into fuel and gaining resilience in these difficult times. Together, let’s build a movement of radical love!
Trivia Night on March 10th at 7 pm and Hooks & Needles on February 19th and 26th at 7 pm.
Adult Discussion Group continues for the next 7 weeks! The Last Week: What the Gospels Really Teach About Jesus’s Final Days Sundays @ 8:30 am

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February 1, 2018
In This Issue

Adult Work Trip this Fall to Help with Hurricane Relief!
Positively Green Team meets Feb. 4 @ 11 am, Missions Book Discussion Group meets on Feb. 5 @ 7:30 pm
Join us for Ash Wednesday Meditation on Feb. 14 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, Lenten Sermon Series begins on Feb. 18

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January 18, 2018
In This Issue

Annual Meeting 1/21, Annual Report available now
Join us 1/28 for potluck lunch, Women’s Mid-Winter Retreat will be February 3
Adult Ed on 1/28: Lauterbachs’ Guatemala work trip, Messy Church will be February 4

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January 4, 2018
In This Issue

Welcome 2018! Join a committee or ministry and lead FCCLG this year, Annual Meeting 1/21
Watch Sunday live or view past services online, Thanks from SMP and Constance Morris for the gift bags, Join us 1/28 for potluck lunch
Adult Ed 1/28: Lauterbachs’ Guatemala work trip, Women’s Mid-Winter Retreat on 2/3

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December 21, 2017
In This Issue

Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund
Get Involved – Positively Green Team, Church officer and committee positions open
Church News – View Sunday (and Christmas) Service live in HD, Family New Year’s Eve Early Countdown

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December 7, 2017
In This Issue

Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund
Get Involved – Adult Education: Creation and Birth Narratives in Diverse Culture, Tavern Table Talk, and Positively Green Team
Church News – Christmas Eve services, Audit Report, and new families

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November 22, 2017
In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: 2018 Pledge, Electronic Giving, and Changes in Electronic Giving in 2018!
Get Involved – Adult Education: Creation and Birth Narratives in Diverse Culture, and Hooks & Needles
Church News – Gifts of Gratitude 12/3 and Messy Church 12/3

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November 9, 2017
In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Thanksgiving Blessings
Get Involved – Adult Education: Uppity Woman in the Bible, Creation and Birth Narratives in Diverse Cultures, Tavern Table Talk
Church News – Harvest Home Dinner 11/15, Gifts of Gratitude 12/3

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October 26, 2017
In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: UCC Disaster Ministries Update!
Get Involved – Adult Education: Uppity Woman in the Bible and Missions Book Discussion on Dreamland: the True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinones!
Church News – Trivia Night on Nov. 4th and Songs For The Spirit Concert on Nov. 5th!

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October 12, 2017
In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Sharing Gifts and Financial Update
Get Involved – CROP Hunger Walk Oct. 15th, Adult Education: Uppity Woman in the Bible
Church News – Zackley Bake Sale coming up

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September 28, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: You are Invited to engage in this powerful learning experience! Strengthening Spiritual Alignment: Making Worship Dangerous Again!
Get Involved – Neighbors in Need Offering This Sunday, Back Bay Mission Donations Due By Oct. 8th, and Join the CROP Hunger Walk on Oct. 15th!
Church News – New Members Class Begins This Sunday and Upcoming Music Events!

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September 14, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Friend or Follower?
Get Involved – Hurricane Harvey Relief, Neighbors in Need and Back Bay Mission Donations
Church News – New Members Class and Tavern Table Talk Begins

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August 31, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Ask The Question Part 5! What Is Tithing?
Get Involved – Convergence Leadership Project and Christians and the Environment
Church News – Kick-off Sunday Picnic September 10th and Craft Fair October 21st

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August 17, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Response to Charlottesville and Ask The Question
Get Involved – Witness For Peace on August 20th, Safe Church Training and Ministry of Education Volunteers
Church News – Kick-off Sunday Picnic on September 10th and New Members Class begins October 8th

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August 3, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Hymn Sing Sunday and Convergence Leadership Project
Get Involved – School Supply Drive for LeaderShop and Missions Book Club
Church News – Craft Fair 2017

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July 21, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Questions and answers
Get Involved – Pastoral Care through Card Showers and School Supply Drive for LeaderShop
Church News – Women’s Retreat info

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July 6, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Join us on August 6th at 10:30 am for Worship at Gordon Park!
Get Involved – Pastoral Care through Card Showers and School Supply Drive for LeaderShop!
Church News – Evening Book Club and Fundraising with Amazon Smile-Prime Day!

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June 22, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: The second installment of Ask the Question!
Get Involved – Food Pantry Needs for June and Flower Delivery Volunteers Needed!
Church News – Messy Church on Sunday, July 2nd and Register for the Back Bay Mission Trip!

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June 8, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: The purpose of the community of faith is witness.
Get Involved – Pastoral Care Opportunity and Hooks & Needles Summer Schedule Begins!
Church News – Women’s Retreat August 12th & 13th and Messy Church on Sunday, June 11th!

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May 25, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Through which lens was Jesus seeing the world?
Get Involved – Pantry Donations and BEDS Plus Volunteers Needed!
Church News – Messy Church June 11th and Summer Musical Camp July 31st-August 4th!

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May 11, 2017

In This Issue

This Sunday – Ask the Question
Get Involved – Convergence Leadership Project, BEDS Summer program
Music News – Spring Choral Sermon May 21

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April 27, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: What will you do to stay in good Spiritual shape this summer?
Get Involved – Convergence Leadership Project and BEDS Summer Program need you!
Church News – Summer Musical Camp and FCCLG Women’s Retreat!

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April 13, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: God’s love is transforming darkness into hope!
Get Involved – Congregational Work Day 3.0 and Back Bay Mission Trip!
Church News – Adult Education: A Day In The Ancient Mediterranean starts April 30th and Convergence Leadership Project begins in May!

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March 30, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: We’re All Going To School!
Get Involved – Congregational Work Day 3.0 and Join A Ministry and Support the Church With Your Skills
Church News – Holy Week Worship Schedule and Smashburger Fundraiser!

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March 16, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Be Present and Engage
Get Involved – Our Ministry Teams need members – support the church with your skills
Church News – Exploring Belonging: New Member class, Adult Education Class: March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

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March 2, 2017

In This Issue

Message from Pastor Carly: Sharing Our Abundance and Local Action
Get Involved – Our Ministry Teams need seven members – support your church with your skills
Church News – Exploring Belonging: New Member class starting March 12, Adult Education Class: March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

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February 16, 2017

In This Issue

Message from UCC General Minister and President John Dorhauer on the Draft Executive Order on Religious Liberty
Get Involved – Our Ministry Teams need six members – reach out today and share your gifts
Church News – Messy Church March 5th at 4:30pm, Adult Education Class March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

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February 2, 2017

In This Issue

Pastors Message – Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Isaiah 58:1
Get Involved – Donate Soup To The Food Pantry and Volunteer Tutor Training on February 11th and 18th!
Church News – Messy Church Feb 12th At 4:30pm and Adult Education Class Starts March 5th – Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time!

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January 19, 2017

In This Issue

Pastors Message – Jesus made a major change in direction…
Get Involved – Winter Warriors Needed and Hooks & Needles Meets Next On Jan. 23rd at 7:00 pm.
Church News – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources, and Evening Book Club on March 9th.

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January 5, 2017

In This Issue

Notice of Annual Meeting
Get Involved – Community-Wide Styrofoam Recycling and Help Local Families with Food Pantry
Church News – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources, Crockpot Lunch

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December 22, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Community-Wide Styrofoam Recycling and Help Local Families with Food Pantry!
Pastors Message – Share With Family and Friends By Being Present!
Church News – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Resources at FCCLG.org and Christmas Eve, Christmas Morning, & New Year’s Service times!

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December 8, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Christmas Fund on Dec. 18th, Help Local Families with Food Pantry
Pastors Message – Gifts, Giving, and Gratitude
Church News – Christmas Eve, Christmas Morning, and New Year’s Services

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November 24, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Christmas Fund on Dec. 18th and Amazon Smile!
Pastors Message – The word from author Molly Baskette!
In Our Church – Messy Church on Dec. 4th at 4:30 pm and Gifts Of Gratitude Dec. 4th!

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November 10, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Di Nico’s Pizza Fundraiser on Nov. 13th and Harvest Home on Nov. 16th
Pastors Message – “Now more than ever, you and I must be the body of Christ.”
In Our Church – Gifts Of Gratitude Dec. 4th and Text Giving Is Now Available at FCCLG!

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October 27, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Wine Tasting for BEDS Plus and LATTE Teen Theatre Ensemble performs Gas Light!
Pastors Message – What is enough? What does this word mean to you?
In Our Church – Gifts Of Gratitude, Zackley’s Bake Sale, and Baritones and Brunch tickets available now

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October 13, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Exploring Faith Oct. 23rd-Do You Belong?
Pastors Message – Scarcity and fear vs. abundance and hope
In Our Church – Zackley’s Bake Sale, Harvest Home dinner, and Baritones and Brunch tickets available now

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September 29, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Exploring Faith Oct. 9th-Do You Belong? and Trivia Night Oct. 14th!
Pastors Message – Technology has kept us in touch with and relevant to the world around us.
In Our Church – Messy Church Oct. 2nd and Choral Sermon Rehearsals Oct. 6th!

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September 15, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Back Alley Burger Fundraiser and BEDS Plus – Stock A Shelter!
Pastors Message – What Can We Do About Racism? September 25th begins a nine week study in Adult Education!
In Our Church – Neighbors in Need on October 2nd!

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September 1, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Work Day Begins September 10th from 9:00 am to noon and Support St. Barbara’s Pantry this month with PB&J!
Pastors Message – Be the hands, feet, face, and heart of God.
In Our Church – Messy Church on Sept. 4th at 4:30 pm, and Kick-Off Sunday on Sept. 11th at 10:00 am!

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August 18, 2016

In This Issue

Get Involved – Come Help Make Pew Cushions and Support St. Barbara’s Pantry!
Pastors Message – Safe Church/Boundary Training, Confirmation Mentors Needed, and Exploring Communion!
In Our Church – Kick-Off Sunday & Annual Picnic and Ryan’s Fall Music Information!

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August 4, 2016

In This Issue

Worship in the Park this Sunday
Pastors Message – Take the Plunge
In Our Church – Confirmation Mentors, LeaderShop School Supply drive, volunteer for Saturday Meals

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July 21, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – “Be the Church” What must we do to show the extravagant love of God to one another and to our community?
Get Involved – The Jesus Seminar and LeaderShop School Supply Drive
In Our Church – Confirmation Mentors, Annual Women’s Retreat and Community Worship Service information

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July 7, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – “Ask The Question” Sunday! What can we as Christians do to stop the violence in the world?
Get Involved – The Jesus Seminar and LeaderShop School Supply Drive!
In Our Church – Annual Women’s Retreat and Messy Church!

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June 23, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Pastor Carly Answers Some More Questions From “Ask The Question” Sunday!
Get Involved – Saturday Meals and BEDS Plus Volunteers Needed!
In Our Church – Fundraising with Amazon Smile and FCCLG & Remodeling updates!

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June 9, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Summer Is Here! We are learning to Be The Church!
Get Involved – Summer Musical Camp!
In Our Church – Hooks and Needles Summer Schedule and Welcome Tiny Toes Music!

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May 26, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – How is God calling you to reinvent yourself, your faith, your spiritual journey?
Get Involved – BEDS Plus Summer Volunteer opportunities
In Our Church – Be the Church, Women’s Retreat, and Flat Jesus

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May 12, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Look for a message from Carly in our next Tidings!
Get Involved – Conversation Circles On May 22th & FCCLG and Q-BBQ Fundraiser on May 25th!
In Our Church – All Teams Meeting and Strengthen The Church Offering – Both on May 15th!

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April 28, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Thanks to God for the many gifted and passionate ministers in this congregation!
Get Involved – Strengthen The Church Offering and BEDS Plus Summer Volunteer!
In Our Church – Messy Church on May 1st and Book Club on June 2nd – The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes!

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April 14, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Save The Date – May 8th will be “Ask The Question Sunday.”
Get Involved – BEDS Plus Summer Volunteer and Help St. Barbara’s Food Pantry!
In Our Church – Are You A Caring Person? The Called To Care Program Begins May 10 and Continues Every Tuesday Evening Throughout May!

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March 31, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – What’s your role in the ministry?
Get Involved – Congregational Work Day and Join The Choir!
In Our Church – Book Club and Bowling Outing!

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March 17, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Easter is not just one day – it’s an everyday soul experience!
Get Involved – St. Barbara’s Pantry and Quilting For Charity Group!
In Our Church – Holy Week and the Living Cross!

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March 3, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Choral Sermon Sunday! Come Join Us for Worship at 10:00 am!
Get Involved – One Great Hour Of Sharing and LeaderShop’s Pirate Party!
In Our Church – Zackley Stock Sales & Hooks and Needles!

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February 18, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Come Join Us Sunday Mornings At 8:30 am…Oases On The Journey!
Get Involved – New Members Exploration and Evening Book Club!
In Our Church – Lenten Music Schedule and Messy Church!

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February 4, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Sacred Discontent is the theme of our Lenten Journey.
Get Involved – Word For All Ages and New Member Exploration!
In Our Church – Have You Heard Rumors Of Potential Church Renovations?

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January 21, 2016

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Our job is to bring God’s realm to earth as it is in heaven!
Get Involved – St. Barbara’s Food Pantry and Crisis Advocate Training!
In Our Church – Women’s Ministry Retreat and Hooks & Needles!

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November 25, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Jesus said, “Come follow me.”
Get Involved – FCCLG’s Winter Warriors and Crisis Advocate Training!
In Our Church – Amahl And The Night Visitors and Cookie Exchange!

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November 13, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message -Stewardship!
Get Involved – FCCLG’s Winter Warriors and Ministry Team Members Wanted!
In Our Church – Hanging of the Greens and Gifts of Gratitude!

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October 29, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message -Please see next Tidings!
Get Involved – Messy Church Begins and Greeters Needed!
In Our Church – All Church Craft Fair and Evening Book Club!

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October 15, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message -Practicing Generosity Will Bring You Spiritual Satisfaction!
Get Involved – Honey Do List At Church and Greeters Needed!
In Our Church – Calling All Crop Walkers and Donators for October 18th and All Church Craft Fair on November 1st!

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October 1, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Beyond Building Use Toward Building Capacity!
Get Involved – Greeters Needed and LeaderShop & Rotary Club Volunteers!
In Our Church – Neighbors In Need Offering & Calling All Crop Walkers and Donators!

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September 17, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – What Makes Your Heart Sing?
Get Involved – Honey Do List At Church and Laundry Heroes!
In Our Church – Evening Book Club and Calling All Crafters!

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September 3, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Embarking on a New Adventure – Messy Church!
Get Involved – Laundry Heroes and Lawn Mowing!
In Our Church – Homecoming Picnic and Helping St. Barbara’s Pantry!

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August 20, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Message of renewal from the Zackley’s!
Get Involved – Laundry Heroes and Lawn Mowing!
In Our Church – Finding Meaning In Communion and Homecoming Picnic!

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August 6, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Humans Came Together!
Get Involved – Moms Demand Action!
In Our Church – Calling All Crafters and Finding Meaning In Communion!

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July 23, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – A Faithful Church is in Business 24/7/365!
Get Involved – Braun and Cleaners Needed and Foosball Tournament!
In Our Church – Dist. 105 Moving In and Women’s Fellowship Retreat!

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July 9, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Did Jesus ever take the summer off?
Get Involved – Foosball Tournament and Lawn Mowing!
In Our Church – Women’s Fellowship Retreat and Hooks & Needles (Knit and Crochet)!

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June 25, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – The Realm of God!
Get Involved – Applebees’ –> Dining to Donate for FCCLG on June 28th!
In Our Church – Hooks & Needles (Knit and Crochet) and Office Space Available at our Church!

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June 12, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Honoring the God-Spark in those Around Us!
Get Involved – Party for Pillars Luau and St. Barbara’s Food Pantry!
In Our Church – Hang Out with ‘Flat’ Jesus!

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May 28, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Confirming what faith?
Get Involved – Strengthen The Church and St. Barbara’s Food Pantry!
In Our Church – Babies, Brunch, and Baptisms!

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May 14, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – How Do We Tell Our Faith Story?
Get Involved – St. Barbara’s Food Pantry and Lawn Mowing!
In Our Church – Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me, Celebrating Seniors Week, and Book Club!

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April 9, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – Let’s find Resurrection!
Get Involved – We need Volunteers for the YZals Youth Group!
In Our Church – CommUNITY Prayer Walk

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March 26, 2015

In This Issue

Pastor’s Message – The Parables of Jesus!
Get Involved – Crop Walk Coordinator, St. Barbara’s Food Pantry
In Our Church – Holy Week: A Journey to Easter and Easter Morning Continental Breakfast

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