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Monthly Publication Volume 4, Issue 4 November, 2016
Worship ServicesTypically two styles of worship, Traditional at 9:00 a.m. and Contemporary at 10:30 a.m. with
fellowship time between. Communion is typically offered on the first Sunday each month. Professional childcare is offered during each worship time. Plan to stay or come early for refreshments and fellowship between services.
Don’t forget to wear your name tag!
Praise Reports
Don Shire will share song and storyDon Shire will help lead us in a joint worship service on Sunday November 20 at
10:30 a.m. during which he will share his musical gifts with the trumpet and stories from his mission work. After worship plan to stay for our annual Thanksgiving
Dinner. Please bring a dessert to share with the congregation.
On October 8 people from Christ Church took shifts at
our local Walmart and handed out almost 600 bags
with free smoke detector batteries for fire safety
month along with an invite to our next family events.
On October 7 we had close to 30 kids come for parent’s night out. Our volunteers cared for the kids with a
snack, games, projects and story time so their s parents
could go out.
On Sunday October 16 children from our weekly Wednesday
kid’s club group shared a song with us in worship about trusting
God.
Our Mission: Love God, Love & Serve Others, Make Disciples of Jesus ChristTHE ANNOUNCER is a publication of Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave., Racine, WI 53406
Christ Church United Methodist - Phone 262-632-1607, Fax 262-632-1609
www.christchurchracine.com, E-Mail address: [email protected]
From the Pastor’s DeskNovember is here and as the leaves turn, the Fall season leads us to
reflection on stewardship in church life, the managing of the gifts God has given us for our own living and to be used to enable the work of the church and bless others. This year we are using a video series in worship to watch a fictional family, the Donovan’s, come to understand what it means to take risks so that they can depend on God and live generously. They are realizing the joy of giving God their finest
rather than their “stinky sheep” and that true generosity is more than just giving some money. When Jesus said, “Whoever loses their life for My sake will find it,” He was talking about giving your time, treasure, talent, comfort, space, thoughts, every part of your life by seeking to use them for Him. Living generously isn’t just a financial commitment, it is a commitment of your whole life. We are moved to make this commitment in response to God’s generous love to us, shown most powerfully in Jesus and the gift of salvation He offers.
November also calls us to reflect on our gratitude with the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a time to get the family together and join in thanksgiving to God for all the blessings of the past year and for the best blessing of all, Jesus Christ our Savior! As we approach this holiday season, let us seek to remember the things that we have to be thankful for. No matter what physical possessions we may or may not have, or the current state of our lives, we are all blessed by God’s love for us. God has given many known and unknown blessings and it is right to praise Him and to come with thanksgiving. I hope that we remember our blessings not just once a year, but every day and I hope that we respond to God’s love with thanksgiving not just once a year, but every day as well, thankfulness should be a natural state of being for those who have encountered the love of God. Through the history of the Church God’s people have been marked by their spirit of hope, love, and generosity because of the change God makes in their lives through Christ. Let us continue to keep true to this pattern and be thankful in all situations and generous with our time, talent, and finances. I am excited and looking forward to the things that God will do through those who live with an attitude of gratitude and who are willing to be formed and directed by the Holy Spirit. Have a great Thanksgiving.
God Bless, Pastor George J. Kafer
P.S. On December 12 at 6:30 p.m. during our Leadership Board meeting we will hold our annual All Church Conference where we will celebrate this past year’s ministry, approve leaders for ministry teams and committees and approve a budget to continue our mission in 2017. All are welcome to attend, members may vote.
P.P.S. Thank you to all those who gave cards, and shared words of appreciation in October for “Pastor Appreciation month,” Cassie and I feel very blessed to be serving in this place.
ministries of Christ Church. If you have a story of how your life or someone else’s has been blessed by God or affected by a ministry at Christ Church please share it with Pastor George so God can be glorified.
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November BirthdaysAutumn Dobrowski 11 1Bernice Kissinger 11 1Mary Burdick 11 2
Pat Vining 11 2Lizzi Harrison 11 3Donald Rhodes 11 5Hailey Hoyt 11 6Samantha Wallenta 11 7 Raymond Sorenson 11 12Pete Jefferson 11 14Lynn Franke 11 16Faith Furuglyas 11 16Beverly Keller 11 17Marci Tenuta 11 18Susan Crowe 11 19 Mary Jane Anderson 11 21 Isaiah Furuglyas 11 25 Debbie Albright 11 27
ministries of Christ Church. If you have a story of how your life or someone else’s has been blessed by God or affected by a ministry at Christ Church please share it with Pastor George so God can be glorified.
Mission Project CollectionsIn the south entrance there are
bins for collecting various items for mission projects and
ministries. You can drop off items for the local food pantry,
Campbell’s soup labels, and supplies for school.
Staff EmailsKendra O’Connell (Office)[email protected] George [email protected] O’Connell (Youth)[email protected]
Liz Martin (Discipleship)[email protected] Kris Demske (Adm.)[email protected]
Join us in making shawls for those going through tough times. The shawls serve as a reminder of God’s love and the prayers of God’s people. We gather at 1:00 p.m. on the second Friday of each month in the Friendship Room at Christ Church. In October we celebrated 10 years of ministry with over 1300 prayer shawls made!
Reminder: If you know someone who could benefit from receiving a Loving Arms Prayer Shawl; please contact the church office at 632-1607.
THANKSGIVING EVE WORSHIP SERVICE
Wednesday, November 23rd
at 7:00 p.m. --------------------------------Christmas at the Fireside
December 3rd
If you signed up for this event, please remember that we will leave church about 9:00 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Dahlen at 598-
0851.
UMW COOKIE WALK &HARVEST BAZAAR
9 – 11a.m. on Saturday, November 12.
Come join us for complimentary coffee and cookie samples, then select from a large variety of cookies to fill small ($7) or large boxes ($15). Also check out all kinds of goodies from our Harvest Bazaar. We hope you will purchases a box and help us support missions here in Racine and around the world. Please tell your friends.
Join us for this awesome 2-hr program that pairs learning about Jesus with family fun! Families will get to explore kingdom events, play challenging games, create and
taste yummy snacks, collect prizes, sing and dance, all while hearing how Jesus is always with us! Children will get to attend knight school and see if they can overcome obstacles to earn their knight sword, rescue lost sheep from a moat, practice their pool noodle archery abilities, and celebrate the light within a dark dungeon. Kingdom Fest will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 for Families with children in preschool to fifth grade.
Register at www.christchurchracine.com. Families that preregister will be entered into a raffle to win a
family-fun prize.
The Evening Dinner Circle meets on November 7 at 6:00 p.m. for dinner and a
mission program.
The Ellen Circle meets on November 17 at 1:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room.
A Sound Money Management PlanGod desires that we live balanced lives. God knows that money can cause us problems, both
the lack of it and letting it rule our heart. The 10-10-80 money management principle helps us keep things in check and honor God. Tithe 10% of our income to God through the Church, save at least 10% of our income for future needs, and then live off the remaining 80%. Doing this grows our relationship with God, helps enable the ministry of God’s Church, and helps us have financial freedom.
The idea is to give to God and live within your means; don’t borrow money for something that is not a need, instead, save up for it. Don’t fall into the trap that says more stuff equals more happiness and don’t think that what you have is just yours and ignore God’s financial directions. All that we have is a gift from God and earned by the talents and skills God has given us. In our culture money can be an idol, which holds the center spot in many people’s heart; God wants that spot, and following the Biblical model of tithing is an expression of gratitude and a tangible way to put God first and help carry out His will.
Those who have learned to trust God in tithing have found that God is faithful to provide. For your own spiritual growth and the growth of our church, I pray that that you will join Cassandra and me along with others at Christ Church in following a money management plan that allows us to be good stewards and God honoring with our income. Please turn in your 2017 pledge cards by Nov. 27. Thanks & God Bless, Pastor George
Christ Church Men’s Bible StudyWednesdays at 6:00 pm in the
Conference RoomBring your Bible. Contact Brian Crowe for
the current chapter being studied. Then read in advance of coming to class. Bring a
friend with you. Let’s GROW!
SundayAdult Sunday School 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Meeting in Room 16 “Milk to Meat” A study of the six principle teachings of Jesus that every Christian needs.
Adult Sunday School 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Meeting in Room 16 “Living Generously,” A video & discussion based Bible study on each Sunday’s sermon.
MondayGrief Group
Meets in the Library on the 1st Monday and the 3rd Monday of the month at 2 pm.
WednesdayOct. 19-Nov.16 “Living Generously” 11:00 am & at 6:00 p.m. A video & discussion based Bible study on each Sunday’s sermon.
Men’s Bible Study (Chapter by Chapter)Led by Brian Crowe at 6:00 pm in the Conference Room
ThursdayOct. 13-Nov. 17 Woman’s Bible Study “Unashamed”
How to go from a shame-filled to shame-free life - led by Kendra O’Connell
FridayOct. 21-Nov.18 “Living Generously” 9:30 a.m.
A video & discussion based Bible study on each Sunday’s sermon.
Prayer Shawl MinistryMeets at church every 2nd Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room
SaturdayKindred Hearts Breakfast
Next gathering on January 21 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 16. For women who live alone, we meet to share a pot-luck breakfast.
What Will Your Legacy Be?Have you considered your legacy; how about continuing to let God use you to transform lives by adding a line to your Will that gives 10% of your estate to Christ Church. Estate
funds have helped us with much needed building repairs or improvements so that our building continues to support vital ministry.
Coming up on November 13 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. the youth will be holding our first Turkey Bowl event! This is a great opportunity for the youth to invite friends to a night full of fun and of course food!
From 4:00-6:00 p.m. we will have some awesome games before the main attraction of the evening! From 6:00-7:00 p.m. we will be serving dinner for every student and volunteer that come out with a special winner’s announcement at the end of the meal! This is going to be an awesome evening that your youth are not going to want to miss!
Coming up December 3 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. we will be holding a Gingerbread House Building Contest. This is an awesome opportunity for you to bring your family together and get ready for the Christmas Season! We will be decorating the houses for about an hour and then have our official judges come up and determine the top three winners! The 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners will receive a $100, $75, & $50 Walmart Gift Cards respectively! Talk about some extra Christmas spending money! So come out and have a great time with your friends and family. Will see you then!
Need a Visit?Gifted lay people along with
the Pastor extend the Church’s presence to the homebound and others
through visits. If you have moved, are ill, having
surgery, or need a visit for any reason please call the church office to keep the
Pastor and lay visiting team informed. If we do not
know we cannot go!
Consider ThisIf you desire to give to specific ministries beyond your general offering here are some areas:
Apportionments, Building Fund
(helps with: painting, siding, repairs, parking lot…),
Compassionate fund, Sign Fund,
Roof Fund, Youth Ministry,Audio/Visual Fund,Camp Scholarships
We have bundles of worship invite cards in the entryways to take and give out: Put a stack at your office, store or place of work. Ask if you can set a stack out in a business that you frequent. Give them to neighbors, friends and co-workers. Leave them on tables at restaurants to invite your server (leave a tip, too). Give them out in drive thru lanes. Ask God to give you an opportunity to give them out. Keep a few in your wallet, purse or car.
Christ Church’s Vision
A church that seeks,
Music Ministryat Christ Church
New Message SystemText “connect” to 262-631-3012
Follow the instructions once you receive a reply back. This
communication system will allow us to send special messages (meeting cancelations…) or
reminders to you. Sign up today.
Apportionment GivingChrist Church has a history of 100% apportionment giving, allowing us to help transform lives by God’s love. Apportionments provide for ministries that directly help over 50,000 people in Wisconsin and many more beyond. In 2016 our apportionment is $43,872, if we each give faithfully to the general fund and if able a special gift for apportionments, $180 a year per member, we can continue to support connectional ministries and free up more of our general funds to increase outreach and ministry in our local area.
Stewardship Makes a Difference!Thank you for all the ways you support ministry. This newsletter has examples of how our church is making a difference in people’s lives through your giving! It is good to see people trusting in God and answering His call to give. People are offering themselves to serve and their financial giving (several tithing 10% of income, or working toward tithing)! Check the connection table for Electronic Fund Transfer forms and ways to give of your time and talent as well. As you respond to God’s call in the giving of your time, talent, and resources remember if you have a need contact Pastor George.
Friendship Luncheon Wed., Nov. 9th & 23rd at 12:30 p.m. Make your reservations:
Call Billie Stilley at 554-8801. Open to all and friends of our community.
Christian Education, Children’s, Youth & Family Ministry
Sunday School September 11 – MayOn Sunday morning grade level classes are offered for kids age 3 – 5th grade.
Students are dismissed during the 10:30 worship to attend classes in the north and south hallways. Preschool – Room 14 led by Angela Furuglyas
K - 2nd Grade Room 2 led by Tyler Bosch & Stephanie Lozano3rd - 5th Grade Room 7 led by Samantha Wallenta
Middle & High School (6th-12th Grade) are to attend worship and then on the 2nd & 4th Sundays stay after for a meal and class in Room 13 led by Ryan O’Connell and adult lay leaders.
Wednesday Kids Club A gathering for K– 5th graders in Room 14 from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. where kids grow to follow Jesus as they learn Biblical teachings through hands on activities like: songs, videos, drama, crafts, Bible stories,
games, and mission projects. Classes are right after a free meal (5:15 p.m.)
Confirmation Class
Christ Church’s Vision
A church that seeks,
Music Ministryat Christ Church
November 4On the first Friday of the month, parents are
invited to drop off their kids (3 months-5th grade) at Christ Church for free child care from 6:00-8:30 p.m. where games, activities, and snacks will be provided.
This is a way to support families in our congregation and community by allowing parents to have time for themselves and their relationships.
Please sign up children at the connection table or call the church office at 632-1607. Those wishing to help may sign up at the connection table as well. Chris Bahr, PNO Director
Christian Education, Children’s, Youth & Family Ministry
Sunday School September 11 – MayOn Sunday morning grade level classes are offered for kids age 3 – 5th grade.
Students are dismissed during the 10:30 worship to attend classes in the north and south hallways. Preschool – Room 14 led by Angela Furuglyas
K - 2nd Grade Room 2 led by Tyler Bosch & Stephanie Lozano3rd - 5th Grade Room 7 led by Samantha Wallenta
Middle & High School (6th-12th Grade) are to attend worship and then on the 2nd & 4th Sundays stay after for a meal and class in Room 13 led by Ryan O’Connell and adult lay leaders.
Wednesday Kids Club A gathering for K– 5th graders in Room 14 from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. where kids grow to follow Jesus as they learn Biblical teachings through hands on activities like: songs, videos, drama, crafts, Bible stories,
games, and mission projects. Classes are right after a free meal (5:15 p.m.)
Confirmation Class
RIC BANQUET - 2017Racine Interfaith Coalition will host its Second Annual Banquet on December 3rd from 5-8 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. It will be held at Preservation Hall (formerly the Women's Club)
740 Lake Ave., Racine.
The $40 ticket will include an entry for a raffle. There will also be a silent auction and musical
entertainment. Buffet dinner will include chicken and beef with potatoes and vegetable, salad and rolls. Please RSVP to the RIC office
(635-9532) by November 18 as seating is limited.
Three ways to assist the Holy Communion Food Pantry in November.
We will donate our Change for Change (loose coins in offering plates) to the Food Pantry and we will also be collecting canned and boxed food in the cart placed in the South entryway. And finally, we will send our Thanksgiving offering to the food pantry. This is an important local charity that helps feed many local families. Members of our church help out at the food pantry on a regular basis as well. Thanks for helping those in need at this time of year!
-------------------------------------------------------------The next St. Richard’s Dinner is November 8th,
look for a sign up in the south entryway to help - donate food or to serve at the meal.
RIC is in need of drivers to drive others to the polls on Tuesday, November 8th. Even helping a portion of that
day will be helpful. Call either Tammy Hayward or Nancy Holmlund to volunteer to help on
Election Day 2016.
Christ Church United Methodist
5109 Washington AvenueRacine, WI 53406
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
15 pm - Evangelism
6 pm Praise Band
211am Sm Group-FR4:30 pm Confirmation5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm Sm Group -FR6 pm MIM7 pm Choir
312:30 pm UMW Bd Mtg CR3 pm Connection5 pm Cook’s Nite Out5:30 Zumba -FH6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study - FR
49:30 am Small Group
6 pm Parent’s Night Out
6 pm Venturing
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1pm – 3 pmKingdom Fest
69 am – Traditional Worship
10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & Sunday School
72 pm Grief Support Group
6 pm Evening Dinner Circle
6:30 pm -Scouts
8Election Day Bake Sale
4:30 pm – St Richard’s Dinner
6 pm Praise Band
911am Sm Group FR12:30 Friendship Lunch5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm Sm Group6 pm MIM7 pm Choir
103 pm Connection5:30 Zumba FH6 pm – Christian Life6:30 pm Family Ministry6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study - FR
119:30 am Small Group- FR
1 pm Prayer Shawl - FR
6 pm Venturing
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9am – 11 amCookie Walk & Harvest Bazaar
13All Saints Sunday9 am – Traditional Worship
10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & SS
4 pm Fusion Turkey Bowl
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6:30 pm -Scouts
6:30 pm Leadership Bd.
15
6 pm Trustees Mtg
6 pm Praise Band
7 pm Dartball Rm 16
16
11am Sm Group FR4:30 pm Confirmation5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm Sm Group6 pm MIM7 pm Choir
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1 pm – Ellen UMW Circle FR
3 pm Connection
5:30 pm Zumba FH
6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study
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9:30 am Small Group FR
6 pm Venturing
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am -Turkey Dinner Set-up
20Don Shire
10:30 am -Combined Worship
Noon – Turkey Dinner FH
21
2 pm Grief Support Group
6:30 pm -Scouts
22
9 am Hospitality
6 pm Praise Band
7 pm Dartball Rm 16
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12:30 Friendship Lunch
7 pm Thanksgiving Eve Service
24
Happy Thanksgiving
25
Office Closed
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27
9 am – Traditional Worship
10:30 am -Contemporary Worship & SS
12 pm MS/HS Break Out Groups
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6:30 pm -Scouts
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6 pm Praise Band
3011am Sm Group FR 2 pm CC Bd Mtg CR4:30 pm Confirmation5:15 pm Meal5:45 pm Kid’s Club6 pm Fusion6 pm Sm Group FR6 pm MIM7 pm Choir
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CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Our Worship Schedule November 2016
Sunday, November 6 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary“Living Generously: Tower” Daylight Savings Ends-Turn clock back 1 hourProverbs 18:10-12Communion Offered
Sunday, November 13 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. Contemporary“Living Generously: Seedtime”Matthew 13:37 & Galatians 6:7-10
Sunday, November 20 10:30 a.m. BlendedDon ShireScripture Reflections & Song
Wednesday, November 23 7:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Eve Worship
Sunday, November 27 9:00 a.m. Traditional & 10:30 a.m. ContemporaryMessage by Brian Wallace
