FROM THE OFFICE (12/25/2011)

Christmas Reading

Looking for some good Christmas reading?  Stop into your church library and look at our selection arranged on the two round tables.  There are VHS and DVD movies too!

Please note that the church books will close for 2011 on TODAY.  Any donations received after today will be credited to the 2012 tax year.

Blood Drive - On Wednesday, December 28th 1 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.  Give the perfect gift that everyone wants, but money can’t buy, blood.  One hour of your time could save up to three lives.  Call 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment or just walk in.  You could win a $500 Best Buy gift card, $250 in groceries from Meijer and also a chance to win a Chevy Cruz, courtesy of Sundance Chevrolet.  See you there!!!

Needed:  A teacher and helper for Godly Play; 1st service for Sunday, January 8th and Sunday, February 12th.  As of today’s bulletin there will be NO Godly Play for these dates.  If can help please contact Sue Wojcicki at 810-797-5149

Wanted:  Sound system operators to work one service a month.  Men, women and youth needed.  Training provided.  Contact Mike Best at 810-664-1184 or 810-834-9199 or the church office if you would be willing to help.

Pantry Ministry - Food Pantry really needs cereal and pancake syrup.  The Personal Pantry needs dish soap, all purpose cleaner and garbage bags.

Simply Give at Meijer - Donation cards are available on the lobby table.  Give the card and your donation at the Meijer checkout line.  Money will be distributed by Meijer to the local food pantries through the use of gift cards to them.  Thanks for your support of our pantry ministries.  Shirley & Jerry Buckalew

Heartfelt THANKS to my precious church family during my husband, Tim Cohen’s, illness and passing.  The many cards, prayers, visits, meals and other expressions of love are greatly appreciated.  ~Melinda Cohen & Family

Refuge Needs - Sunday, March 11th, 10:30 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.; male and female; Thursday, March 15th, Breakfast Sunday, March 18th, 3:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.; one person Sunday - help with clean up and someone with pickup to help transport bedding.  Call Linda McAlpine before December 29th.  810-664-4132

Altar Flowers

The 2012 Flower Calendar is now up!  Remember a loved one or celebrate a special occasion by providing flowers for our altar.  The cost is $30 and you may take the flowers home after the second service, returning the vase to the church the next time you are here.  Sign the Flower Calendar across from the Church Office to reserve your Sunday.