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ANNOUNCEMENTS (November 16, 2008)

WELCOME! - Please join us each Sunday following Worship in our Social Room on the lower level for coffee hour and fellowship.

PLEASE SIGN OUR ATTENDANCE REGISTER - We ask everyone to please sign our attendance register as it is passed. We hope you will join us again soon!

OFFICE HOURS - Pam can usually be reached in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 to Noon, and often afternoons at the church (989 288-6684).. If you miss her at church, you can call her at home (989 634-9006). During November and December, she'll be taking some vacation days, so watch the church calendar, and don't hesitate to call her at home. (The parsonage phone is 989 288-6065.)

POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE NEXT WEEK - It is already time to order Poinsettias to decorate our church at Christmas time! There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Orders must be placed by November 23! (next Sunday!) If you don't get your order in on time, you can purchase a poinsettia on your own too place in the church, and give Pam the information (in honor or in memory of whom) no later than November 23rd. Poinsettias will be decorating our church during Advent, and can be removed after the 11 pm service on Christmas Eve.

LAMPLIGHTER COMMITTEE THIS WEEK! - The December newsletter will be mailed out this Wednesday, Nov. 19. Committee members, please let Pam know if you can help! (288-6684)

LOAVES AND FISHES NEED IS GREAT! Your wonderful contributions to Loaves and Fishes Food Bank have been outstanding, and a real Godsend to those in need. If you are able, your donations can be brought to the church, or you can take them to the Vernon United Methodist Church back entrance any Wednesday from about 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Your support is deeply appreciated!

BENEVOLENCE BOARD GIVING TO LOAVES AND FISHES, CARE TO JOIN US? Because of the need to help folk in our area right now, the Benevolence Board has voted to reduce our giving to our regular places from $300 to $200 per month, and give the extra money to Loaves and Fishes. Your gift can increase this donation. Please consider giving right now to Benevolence, if you can (mark it for Loaves and Fishes), and the monies will be given right away to help. The minister has stated the need for some time now, and we do need to help folks with their food and utility bills, when we are able.

RESPITE THANKS YOU! Respite of Shiawassee is very grateful for all your donations of items for this year's Caregiver Baskets, as well as for the baskets donated! Your support of this program is sincerely appreciated.

LOST CAMERA? There is a Kodak Disc 4000 film camera in the office that has been floating around for months. If you lost a small camera, please contact the office (288-6684).

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - Barbara Thomas holds Bible Study classes on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Room 21 at the church. If you wish to join this class, give Barbara a call at 288-5851.

FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY - hosted by Rick Oesterle, meets Wednesday evenings. Class begins at 7:00 p.m.and runs until 8:00. Flyers with information about the Fellowship Bible Study are on the table. Please take and post these around town as you are able. Also on the table are copies of the Scripture readings we will be studying on Wednesday evening. Please feel free to take a copy.

SUNDAY SCHOOL - After the Children's Time, children Kindergarten through 5th grade may leave to attend Sunday School.

NURSERY AVAILABLE - We have a nursery on our lower level for children from infants to toddlers (around age 4) to play during the worship service. A volunteer sitter is sometimes available, or you may stay with your child. There is a speaker above the crib on which you may adjust the volume to hear the service.

CHOIR - Due to low turnout, the choir will not meet again until December 3rd. We will then practice for Christmas. All are invited to join us for the Christmas season.

RESPITE VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE - We have been notified that there are trained volunteers available in the Durand area. A Respite Volunteer can stay with a chronically ill loved one while you see the doctor, go shopping, or have lunch out, etc. If you want to learn more about how Respite can help you, see Barbara Thomas or Ann Pilon, or call Helen at 725-1127.

DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE - The November, December, January daily devotional books are on the table.

REQUESTED ADDRESSES: If anyone needs addresses for our shut-ins, please call the office or look in your Lamplighter.

CHILDREN'S OFFERING - The children's offering plate will be at the back of the sanctuary. If you wish to support the children as they fulfill our pledge to the Castel-Morais family in Argentina, feel free. If you wish credit for your offering, put it in a Benevolence pew envelope and mark it "children's offering" and include your name. Cindy Stull will pass these records to the Treasurer.

LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD BANK - provides food and dry goods help for people living in the greater Durand area. For Food Bank Assistance, call Esther: 288-2177. For Financial Assistance, call Janeen: 634-5844. The Food Bank is located at the Vernon United Methodist Church, 202 W. Main St. in Vernon. It is openWednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

WORSHIP TAPE - Several people have asked to hear a tape of the weekly worship hour. If you would like this, please let the office know.

REMEMBER YOUR NAME TAG! - Help guests learn your name by wearing your name tag during the service. If you are a regular visitor and do not have a name tag, please give your name to an usher and one will be ready for your next visit. If you would prefer to have your name tag hang around your neck, that type of holder is available from Rev. Clifton.

Church: 288-6684 Parsonage: 288-6065

	ANNOUNCEMENTS (November 16, 2008) WELCOME! - Please join us each Sunday following Worship in our Social Room on the lower level for coffee hour and fellowship. PLEASE SIGN OUR ATTENDANCE REGISTER - We ask everyone to please sign our attendance register as it is passed. We hope you will join us again soon! OFFICE HOURS - Pam can usually be reached in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 to Noon, and often afternoons at the church (989 288-6684).. If you miss her at church, you can call her at home (989 634-9006). During November and December, she'll be taking some vacation days, so watch the church calendar, and don't hesitate to call her at home. (The parsonage phone is 989 288-6065.) POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE NEXT WEEK - It is already time to order Poinsettias to decorate our church at Christmas time! There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church. Orders must be placed by November 23! (next Sunday!) If you don't get your order in on time, you can purchase a poinsettia on your own too place in the church, and give Pam the information (in honor or in memory of whom) no later than November 23rd. Poinsettias will be decorating our church during Advent, and can be removed after the 11 pm service on Christmas Eve. LAMPLIGHTER COMMITTEE THIS WEEK! - The December newsletter will be mailed out this Wednesday, Nov. 19. Committee members, please let Pam know if you can help! (288-6684) LOAVES AND FISHES NEED IS GREAT! Your wonderful contributions to Loaves and Fishes Food Bank have been outstanding, and a real Godsend to those in need. If you are able, your donations can be brought to the church, or you can take them to the Vernon United Methodist Church back entrance any Wednesday from about 9:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Your support is deeply appreciated! BENEVOLENCE BOARD GIVING TO LOAVES AND FISHES, CARE TO JOIN US? Because of the need to help folk in our area right now, the Benevolence Board has voted to reduce our giving to our regular places from $300 to $200 per month, and give the extra money to Loaves and Fishes. Your gift can increase this donation. Please consider giving right now to Benevolence, if you can (mark it for Loaves and Fishes), and the monies will be given right away to help. The minister has stated the need for some time now, and we do need to help folks with their food and utility bills, when we are able. RESPITE THANKS YOU! Respite of Shiawassee is very grateful for all your donations of items for this year's Caregiver Baskets, as well as for the baskets donated! Your support of this program is sincerely appreciated. LOST CAMERA? There is a Kodak Disc 4000 film camera in the office that has been floating around for months. If you lost a small camera, please contact the office (288-6684). TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY - Barbara Thomas holds Bible Study classes on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Room 21 at the church. If you wish to join this class, give Barbara a call at 288-5851. FELLOWSHIP BIBLE STUDY - hosted by Rick Oesterle, meets Wednesday evenings. Class begins at 7:00 p.m.and runs until 8:00. Flyers with information about the Fellowship Bible Study are on the table. Please take and post these around town as you are able. Also on the table are copies of the Scripture readings we will be studying on Wednesday evening. Please feel free to take a copy. SUNDAY SCHOOL - After the Children's Time, children Kindergarten through 5th grade may leave to attend Sunday School. NURSERY AVAILABLE - We have a nursery on our lower level for children from infants to toddlers (around age 4) to play during the worship service. A volunteer sitter is sometimes available, or you may stay with your child. There is a speaker above the crib on which you may adjust the volume to hear the service. CHOIR - Due to low turnout, the choir will not meet again until December 3rd. We will then practice for Christmas. All are invited to join us for the Christmas season. RESPITE VOLUNTEERS AVAILABLE - We have been notified that there are trained volunteers available in the Durand area. A Respite Volunteer can stay with a chronically ill loved one while you see the doctor, go shopping, or have lunch out, etc. If you want to learn more about how Respite can help you, see Barbara Thomas or Ann Pilon, or call Helen at 725-1127. DEVOTIONAL BOOKS AVAILABLE - The November, December, January daily devotional books are on the table. REQUESTED ADDRESSES: If anyone needs addresses for our shut-ins, please call the office or look in your Lamplighter. CHILDREN'S OFFERING - The children's offering plate will be at the back of the sanctuary. If you wish to support the children as they fulfill our pledge to the Castel-Morais family in Argentina, feel free. If you wish credit for your offering, put it in a Benevolence pew envelope and mark it "children's offering" and include your name. Cindy Stull will pass these records to the Treasurer. LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD BANK - provides food and dry goods help for people living in the greater Durand area. For Food Bank Assistance, call Esther: 288-2177. For Financial Assistance, call Janeen: 634-5844. The Food Bank is located at the Vernon United Methodist Church, 202 W. Main St. in Vernon. It is openWednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WORSHIP TAPE - Several people have asked to hear a tape of the weekly worship hour. If you would like this, please let the office know. REMEMBER YOUR NAME TAG! - Help guests learn your name by wearing your name tag during the service. If you are a regular visitor and do not have a name tag, please give your name to an usher and one will be ready for your next visit. If you would prefer to have your name tag hang around your neck, that type of holder is available from Rev. Clifton. Church: 288-6684 Parsonage: 288-6065 .

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