United Church of Christ, First Congregational E-Newsletter September 10, 2015
This Sunday:
Confirmation
Scripture Readings: Joshua 1: 1 - 9
Please join us to celebrate and welcome our Confirmation class this Sunday. Ames Andelt Liturgist: Katie Donis Ushers: Jim & Angie Dittmer Zach Fye Owen Kuntz Morgan Maly Fellowship Host: Church Picnic Asher Pyper Music: The Confirmation Class and Ethan Rasgorshek Jane Bock Sam Rasgorshek Carter Reckling Caleb Vertin
There will be a reception and “Back to School” picnic following worship services this Sunday. Please bring a salad or dessert to share.
In Our Prayers… Scott Blomker Janet Bonneau Eileen Busboom Tina Coleman Marlyn Gillispie
The Backpack Fun Run/Walk & Pancake Feed is Saturday, September 19th
Terry Gillispie Richard Gray Ed Howard Donna Jurena
Organizers tell us that the annual price of the backpack has increased to $225. To help with these costs, the Backpack Fun Run has been set for September 19. Mark your calendar now.
Betty Kemper Janis McDonald Charles Strain
At Tabitha, Crete
We have a number of Doane students who like to participate each year, and we would like you to consider a sponsorship for these students. You can pick up a form at the back of the church this Sunday.
Richard Gray
Registration forms and Sponsor forms are available on our website, www.ucccrete.org.
Wilma Kahle
Everyone is welcome to come for pancakes at 8:00 am!
Edna Reckling
At Garden Square:
Betty Kemper
At Wilber Care Center: Charles Strain
Pastor’s Emergency Fund
Scott Blomker
At Gramercy Hill, Lincoln
There is tremendous need in our community and the Pastor’s Emergency Fund has been depleted and is in need of funds. Any monetary donation you would be willing to give would be appreciated. Please note on your check it is for the Pastor’s Fund.
World Communion Sunday World Communion Sunday will be celebrated on October 4th. We hope you’ll join us, and our guests from other churches, for this annual celebration.
Sylvia Tenopir
To contact us call the church office @ 402-826-2039, M - F, 10 am - 2 pm. Email is
[email protected] ucccrete.org