Aug 26, 09

You've asked for it, and we're listening! Beginning September 9, First Congregational and Christ United Methodist will kickoff our WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! with dinner at 5:30 P.M. Planning is still underway so we are again enclosing the blue surveys for you to fill out and return to the office ASAP. Surveys are not registrations. We simply need your input to help this ministry evolve. We're looking to expand our Wednesday evenings to offer FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP and FORMATION for all ages. This is what we've come up with so far:

5:30-6:00 P.M. - Dinner (free will offering)

6:00-6:15 P.M. - Fellowship, song, devotion, announcements

6:15-7:30 P.M. - Childcare provided for ages 0-2 (in the nursery)

6:15-7:15 P.M. - Seedlings (ages 3-grade K) & Sprouts (grades 1-2)

6:15-7:15 P.M. - God's Fun Makers (grades 3-5)

6:15-7:45 P.M. - Youth Group (grades 6-12)

6:15-7:15 P.M. - Adult small groups

Remember, there is still time for your input. Please fill out the enclosed survey today and return it to the church.

Congratulations to Brandon Lee & Kari Hodges, who were wed on August 1 inGreat Falls. (Brandon is the son of Kevin & Liz Lee).

SUMMER GUESTS

What a way to wrap up summer- bring a guest or friend! Be looking for our Tribune ad, sponsored by the Church Growth Board, the week of September 6.

There is still time to participate in the Harvest Exchange Table and share in each other's bounty. Bring any garden produce, flowers, preserves, or whatever the harvest time brings you, and donate them to the table. After worship, visit the table and take what you would like. We just ask that you leave a donation, if able. The table will continue as long as the gardens grow!

2009 SUMMER PHOTO PROJECT

Hopefully everyone is enjoying their summer! Whether you have taken a long vacation, a short trip, been to Hawaii or to Holter Lake, we are looking for your photo. Please submit ONE photo to Laura Barber at barberbunch@bresnan.net from your summer. Please include WHERE the picture was taken, WHO is in the picture, WHEN the picture was taken and HOW you experienced God during your trip. If you do not have a computer please feel free to drop off your photo in the church office. We would like to use your photo for our Homecoming Sunday service so please have your photo into the church office or sent to Laura by Sunday, September 6. Thank you and if you have any questions, contact Laura Barber at 952-4192.

Thank you to all who helped with FISH the week of August 17-21; Shannon Anderson, Jack & Nancy Armstrong, Moggie Butcher, Al Faechner, Diane Gelernter, Del & Pat Johnson, Don LaBar, Carol McAdam, Stan Meyer, Dave & Mary Neagle, Arlene O'Day, Tim Seery, and Cecil Warren.

BOARDS & COUNCIL RECONVENE

The following Boards will meet on Monday, August 31 at 6:00 P.M.: Business Affairs, Christian Service, Fellowship, and Worship. Council will also meet on August 31, at 7:30 P.M. Let's fill up our boards! Christian Service needs one member, Fellowship needs one, and Christian Education is in need of three members. Please call the church office at 453-4316 or Janet Koostra at 727-8443 if interested.

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW Thank you to ALL who donated to the CHRIST UMC WINDOWS PROJECT. With your generous giving, and the United Methodist Men's group picking up the last $845, the windows are completely paid for. What a difference for the Sunday School wing!

The office is in the process of developing our new 2009/10 Church Directory. We are hoping to have these ready for our Homecoming Sunday Service on September 20. In an effort to be as accurate as possible, we are asking you to contact the office with any updates or changes. Email addresses are great, as are cell phone numbers, if you wish to make these public. Please contact the office with your new or updated information ASAP!