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October 21, 2009 Red Ribbon Week October 23-30 is RED RIBBON WEEK. In 1985, DEA Agent Kiki Camarena was murdered by a Mexican drug cartel while on an undercover assignment. People in his hometown began wearing red ribbons in his memory, with a message that soon spread nationwide. Since 1998, National Red Ribbon Week has been celebrated during the last week of October, with events and awareness of how important it is to be drug-free. Help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week this year by wearing your ribbon and remembering all the DEA Agents right here in SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS & ROOM PICK UPChildren begin in Worship this Sunday, October 25. They will then continue their study of Joseph in Egypt. Joseph's life is truly a series of UPS and DOWNS, just as ours is at times. *Pre-School; room 5, Cathy & Annie Petersen *Grades K-1; room 4, Heather Lucero *Grades 2-3; room 3, Janet Koostra *Grades 4-5; room 2, Christeen Collins, Zach Nelson *Middle School; room 7, June Rovero Our Middle School youth will be handing out red ribbons before church.
TRICK OR TRUNK - OCTOBER 31 Please join us on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, from 4:00-6:00 P.M. in the church parking lot for our annual TRICK OR TRUNK celebration. Everyone is welcome. Come dressed up, decorate your car trunk, bring goodies. Help us serve the kids of our parish and neighborhood.
YOUTH GROUP NEWS The Youth Groups and Confirmation Class will meet after Wednesday Night Live's dinner and devotion on Wednesday, October 28 at 6:15 P.M. to TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF! All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to participate.
LAST CALL FOR FALL DINNER GROUPS. PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE TO HAVE YOUR NAME PUT ON THE LIST.
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 Chauffeurs and Chaperones are needed!
CHRISTMAS ITEMS NEEDED It may seem a little early to be talking about the holidays, but they will be here before we know it. Some of you may be cleaning out your closets and getting ready for the seasons to change. If you have any holiday items such as Christmas trees and decorations that you would like to donate to the Center West transitional living program, please call and let us know at the Center for Mental Health Foundation, 791-9508. Thank you!
NAMETAG WINNER Sherry Turner won a free drink from Starbucks in the latest nametag drawing. You could be next. Simply wear your nametag! If you need a nametag, call the church.
The Air Force Academy Chapel CATHOLIC CADET CHOIR presents a concert of Sacred and Patriotic music on Saturday, October 24, at 7:00 P.M., at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Admission is free.
NEIGHBORS IN NEED TOTAL Our Neighbors In Need total offering from our congregation was $1,355! Thank you to everyone who contributed in support of the UCC's ministries of justice and compassion throughout the
NOVEMBER 1st IS BLANKET SUNDAY sponsored by the Great Falls Interfaith Association The need for blankets is great and on-going. Please bring new or clean, gently used blankets and bedding to the church to be collected and distributed this winter to the needy by St. Vincent DePaul. Monetary donations are also accepted (and appreciated). For $8.00 you can contribute to the purchase of a blanket to warm someone's heart and spirit (and body!). Please mark donations Blankets. INQUIRER'S CLASS BEGINS 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.
On Monday, October 19, Council voted unanimously to continue exploring Invitation to the Journey, a three year discernment process facilitated by co-pastors from
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