Oct 7, 09

TONIGHT! OCTOBER 8TH

SOUP & ROLLS for the SOULS is back! Our first alternative worship of the season will begin tonight, Thursday, October 8^th at 5:45 P.M. This worship will be led by Rev. Jim Petersen in the sanctuary. Supper is free and will be at 6:30 P.M. For those who would like to stay, Rev. Jim Petersen will facilitate a discussion on the novel, The Shack, in the parlor at 7:00 P.M. All are welcome to attend, whether you have read the book or not.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

Children will begin and remain in worship this Sunday. Bibles will be given to the fourth graders and the Acolytes will be commissioned! This is a truly special Sunday!

After the service the children, along with the members of the Christian Education Board, will be in the Fellowship Hall to sell the ?Worry Dolls" they made on the 4^th. We will also have items from the supply room that you may find a use for, or just have fun with! The proceeds from this Fund Raiser will go toward our sponsorship of Global Ministries and Christhoper Mongeopa, who lives in thePhilippines. We have heard no more from the lady who connects us with him, so we are trusting the second typhoon did not harm them. We hold these people and others who suffer in our prayers.

FALL DINNER GROUPS

DON'T MISS this great opportunity for good conversation and savory cuisine!!! Sign-up has begun for these small potluck groups. Groups are formed from the sign-up sheets. If you are interested, you may also call the church office. Hosts coordinate with their guests. Two rounds are held; one in the fall and one in the winter. A final "celebratory" event is held in the spring for a grand finale. The fall round of dinners will be held in October and November.

Senior Youth Group (grades 6-12) will be focusing on COMMUNITY for the month of October. They will meet on Wednesday, October 14^th, from 6:15-7:30 P.M. and will meet the neighbors, play games, and talk about Communion.

For a complete line up of our Wednesday Night Live!, please see the "upcoming events" on the back page.

CLOWNING AROUND

FALL YOUTH RETREAT, OCTOBER 23-25

Come join us in exploration through Clown Ministry! Bring a friend for a weekend of fun, fellowship, and fantastic friends as we explore our faith and how to share in worship, games, and of course, the ever popular dance! All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to United Community Church in Colstrip, MT. The retreat starts on Friday, October 23 at 5:00 P.M. and will end on Sunday, October 25 at 12:00 P.M. Registration deadline is October 16. The $45 registration fee is paid from the Bertsche Memorial. Please call the church office or Kim Harris at (406) 855-4317.

Chauffeurs and Chaperones are needed!

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY BEGINS

Have you ever had one of those days when nothing, absolutely nothing goes according to plan? Since life doesn't come with a "Do Over" button, we can still make the best of our days, even if it always seems that it's one thing or another. Getting Through the Tough Stuff with Chuck Swindoll discusses temptation, anxiety, shame, doubt, misunderstanding, divorce, remarriage, inadequacy, death, pain, prejudice, confrontation, etc. Cost of the study guide is $17.00. Bible study begins October 13^th at 6:30 P.M. at Micki Fura's house, 3315 6^th Avenue N. If you plan on attending, or have any questions, please call Micki at 453-6619. Thank you.

Rev. Jim Petersen's Bible Study WILL NOT meet on Wednesday October 14 or Sunday October 18. Homework for the next week, October 21 and 25, is to read the Book of Acts and Chapter 1 from your study guide.

SAVE LIDS TO SAVE LIVES!!!

From now through the end of the year, for every pink lid collected and sent in, Yoplait^� will donate 10 cents to Susan G. Komen for the Cure�. Check with your friends, coworkers, yoga class or neighbors and start getting involved today. Every lid matters. The collection basket is displayed in the narthex. Let's join together and collect for the cure! TO SAVE LI

INQUIRER'S CLASS TO BEGIN

Rev. Jim Petersen will host a two-part Inquirer's Class for persons interested in seeking more information about the First Congregational Church. The first session will share information about who we are as a denomination, the United Church of Christ. The second session will address our local congregation. If you would like to explore further our congregation, and consider uniting with us in membership, please join Rev. Jim in the parlor on the following evenings:

Sunday, October 25, 6:30-8:00 P.M.

Sunday, November 1, 6:30-8:00 P.M.

Childcare will be provided upon request, as well as refreshments. Kindly RSVP.

The third gallery of photos on our photo wall is on display. Thank you to our contributing photographers and to Denise Jackson for organizing these galleries!

NEIGHBORS IN NEED UPDATE

Your generosity was well felt in last week's Neighbors In Need offering. $1,045 was collected from our congregation! It's not too late to contribute in support of the UCC's ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. Envelopes are available in the office or from the ushers on Sunday.

SPINNING FOR SHAWLS A GO!

Denise Jackson's spinning class will begin on Wednesday, October 28^th and will be meeting as one of the small ADULT groups during WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! at 6:15 P.M. If you have not yet signed up, please call Denise Jackson at 868-1930.

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