1 2 Attendance Figures for November 16, 2014 8 AM: 10 - Worship 10 AM: 151 - Worship; 55 - Teachers, Children and Youth FCC’s knitting club, Purls of W isdom, will meet again on December 6th from 10 AM – Noon in the Library. Knitters of all ages and abilities are welcome. We are looking for extra knitting needles. There is a collection box in the Atrium. We are in need of circular needles – size 8 & 16” long, double point – size 7 & 8, and large – size 10-12 or larger. We will be putting together a 2015 Lenten Devotional Booklet. Our theme: “Trusting in the Faithfulness of God.” Include a paragraph or two, a scripture verse, and a short prayer. Email writings to patreddy@ deltaformsltd.com by January 1st. When you email her, let her know if you want your name included with your piece. O PP OR TUNIT IES TO S ERV E Ser vin g November 2 3, 2 0 14 – Ser vin g November 30, 2 0 14 – 8 & 10 A M 8 & 10 A M 8 AM: Greeter/Usher: John Markel 8 AM: Greeter/Usher: ________ 10 AM: Greeters: Sally and Scott Rondeau 10 AM: Greeters: ________, Liturgist: Scott Rondeau Ushers: Barb Dunham -‐ Captain, Craig & Sally Ushers: Steve & Tonia Wallner -‐ Captain, PF Youth Kalbas, Bonnie Wiegand Acolytes: Nick Clark, Caden Hoffman Acolytes: Laura H anson, Elijah Kalbas Coffee Hour Host: Jennifer Wakefield Coffee Hour Host: Sarah Blake, Cheryl Lund Sig n up to ser ve in th e B lue B ook locat ed on t he Gath ering T abl e. Min isters: Th e Memb ers of th is Ch urch A ssist ed by: Senior Minister – Rev. William S. Trump, Jr. – [email protected] Associate Minister of Pastoral Care – Rev. Dr. Barry W. Szymanski – [email protected] Seminary Student — Joel K. Boyd — [email protected] Moderator – Jane Boyd – [email protected] Administrator – Michael “Chip” Smith – [email protected] Music Director – Lee Jacobi – [email protected] Organist – Thomas Gregory – [email protected] Director of Christian Education – Tonia Wallner – [email protected] Junior & Cherub Choir Director – Roxanne Trump-Miles – [email protected] In case of emergency, a minister is on call at 414-258-7378. Church Office: 414-258-7375 Hours: Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM; Fri., 8:30 AM–Noon The Congregational Home The Congregational Home, founded as an extension of the mission of the First Congregational Church of Wauwatosa, creates and maintains a caring community for the elderly; offering housing, health care and quality of life services. President/COO – Charles Nelson, R.N., M.S. Chaplain – Rev. Joseph Phillips Board Chair – Thomas Galfano The FIRST CHURCH GREEN SHEET FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF WAUWATOSA 1511 Church Street, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 – 414-258-7375 www.FirstChurchTosa.org Ca lend ar for the Week of November 23, 2014 Sunday, November 23 8:00 AM Worship in the Chapel 8:45 AM Lectionary Discussion - Chapel 9:00 AM Sunday Symposium – Lounge, Junior & Cherub Choirs reh. – LL4E, Discovery Kids – LL5 10:00 AM Worship in the Nave/Children in Church/Junior & Cherub Choirs sing/PF/ Sunday School for ages 3 – 5th grade/ Nursery 11:00 AM Coffee Fellowship – Social Hall 12:00 PM Thanksgiving Dinner – Parlor Monday, November 24 8:45 AM Suburban Women’s Club of Tosa Bd - Lounge 7:00 PM Al-Anon – LL4W 8:00 PM AA – LL5 Tuesday, November 25 2:00 PM @Cong. Home - Alzheimer’s Support Group 6:00 PM Communications Comm. – Conf. Room NO Church Council Meeting 8:00 PM AA (United We Stand) – LL2, LL4E, LL4W Wednesday, November 26 NO Men’s Ministry 7:00 AM Women’s Ministry – Parlor 10:00 AM @Cong. Home – Baking Group 6:00 PM Debtors Anonymous – LL5 6:45 PM Bible Study Fellowship – Chapel, Social Hall 7:00 PM Choir of First Church reh. – Choir Room Thursday, November 27 10:00 AM Thanksgiving Worship - Nave Friday, November 28 Church Office is closed 9:00 AM Harmony Singers – Lounge 6:00 PM Hanging of the Greens – Lounge, Nave Saturday, November 29 No church events scheduled If you ordered Christmas wreaths from the Boy Scouts, they are available for pick up today. 2015 ASP Mission Team Fundraisers Sunday, November 30 & December 7 Coffee and Hot Chocolate orders will be taken. Pick-up Date: December 14th Sunday, December 14 & 21 Peppermint Bark Candy Sale 2015 ASP Auction/Dinner – April 25th! Holiday Breakfast Welcome to our guests The Board of Fellowship is planning a Holiday Breakfast for Sunday, December 14 following the 10 AM worship service. Enjoy a delicious main dish, fruit, yummy sides, as well as orange juice, coffee, and tea. The cost is $5/adults; children under age 16 are FREE. There is only room for a limited number of people, so please sign up early at the Gathering Table. To avoid congestion in the stairwell that morning, we ask that you please pre-pay. joining us today. Please check the welcome tables in the Atrium and the Narthex for information about our church. LOOKING AHEAD: The W eek of November 30th A double feature will be shown at FAMILY Fab Flicks at First on Friday, December 12. Come at 6 PM and watch “A Muppet Family Christmas” and “Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas.” $3 gets you pizza, popcorn, Christmas cookies, and hot cocoa! Sign up at the Gathering Table. There is a l ive feed of the 10 AM w orship service shown on the monitor near the seating area in the Atrium. Feel free to watch the service from there, should you wish. The Care Board invites you to enjoy fellowship with members who live at Harwood Place on Wednesday, December 3 at 10 AM. There will be a communion service and good conversation. Won’t you bake an SUNDAY extra b atch of cookies for our shut-ins? Bring them to the church office or to the catering kitchen before 4 PM on December 14th. Members of the congregation are asked to pick up a box or two to deliver on their way out of the concert. Help brighten the holiday season for one of our members. A Special Coffee Fellowship will be held on Sunday, December 7 following the 10 AM worship service. DdG Wakefield will be putting together a wonderful holiday display. If you would like to contribute a holiday sweet, we have a sign-up sheet located on the Gathering Table in the Atrium. SUNDAY •Junior Choir reh. – Room LL4E -‐ 9 AM •Sunday School for ages 3 -‐ 5th grade -‐ 10:15 AM •Pilgrim Fellowship Youth Group -‐ Room 302 -‐ 10:15 AM FRIDAY •WCA First Fridays – FCC-‐Tosa -‐ 7 PM The annual Christmas Workshop and Pizza Supper will be held on Sunday, December 7 at 3 and 5 PM, respectively. Both events will be held in the Social Hall. There is a nominal fee for the small crafts. The children will love making gifts for their teachers, grandparents, etc. It’s sure to be a fun-filled afternoon! The cost for the Pizza Supper is $5/adults; $2/children under 12. Please sign up at the Gathering Table. Contact Tonia to help with volunteering. Folks are needed for prep work, set-up, serving dinner, and more! Thanksgiving Day W orship Service will be held on Thursday, November 27 at 10 AM in the Nave. An Usher Captain and three ushers, as well as two acolytes, are needed. Sign up to serve at the Gathering Table. Our Thanksgiving Special Offering donations benefit Asociation Civil Cristian Congregational, located in Argentina, which helps families become self-sufficient through spiritual nurturing and material assistance. Locally, additional donations will benefit The Salvation Army, whose mission is to preach the gospel and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Food donations will be given to the Tosa Food Pantry. Christmas Concert Sunday, December 14 4 PM in the Nave From organist Tom Gregory, to the Junior Choir, to the guest string quartet, and ending with the Choir of First Church, this year’s concert promises to be a wonderful program for the holiday season. Bring your family and friends with you! The FCC Social Club is looking for six people/couples to spearhead their 2015 calendar of events. Leading an event can simply be picking a date, time, and location to meet or hosting an event at your home. For those hosting at a home, members will chip in by providing a dish or a beverage to share. The 2015 months to choose from include: January, March, May, July, September, or November. Contact Carolyn Nowacki at nowacki@ wi.rr.com by December 8th if you are interested in leading an event during one of the above months. DISCOVERY HOUR -‐ Sunday, November 30 Discovery Kid s -‐ LL5; C h ildcar e – Nursery -‐ 9 AM *NO L ectionar y Discussion *NO Sun day Symposium W or ship on Sun day, November 30 , 201 4 8:0 0 & 1 0:0 0 A M Worship in the Chapel at 8 AM Rev. Bill Trump will present the message. Nick Sluss-Rodionov is the accompanist. Worship in the Nave at 10 AM Rev. Bill Trump will present the message. Children begin worship in Church with their families. Pilgrim Fellowship youth meet in Room 302. Sunday School for ages 3 – 5th grade. Nursery care for ages 2 and under. Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church. Thomas Gregory is the organist. H angin g of t he Gr een s The Board of Deacons is inviting everyone to come and help ‘Hang the Greens’ on Friday, November 28 at 6 PM. The evening will begin with a potluck supper. Folks are asked to bring a dish to pass. Hot dogs (for the children) and beverages will be supplied. Decorating begins at 7 PM. We’ll enjoy apple cider and listen to beautiful Christmas music. Please sign up in the Atrium. Donations toward the purchase of these decorations are being accepted. You’ll find a form in your worship bulletin.