Serving Is A Joy will meet this Wednesday, De;c. 17th, at 4 pm to share, pray, and prepare the eveing meal of chicken & dumplings, dressing, green beans, salad, rolls and desserts. The meal will be served at 6 pm. All Welcome!
The Kid's Day Out children are going to visit Friendship Care Nursing Home across the street on Thursday, Dec. 18th, at 9:45 am. What Christmas joy these little ones will give to the residents.
Thursday, Dec. 18th, is the last Kid's Day Out session until after the Christmas break and it will start back up on Thursday, Jan. 8th.
Christmas Baskets - We will be assembling the Christmas baskets on Thursday, Dec. 18th, starting at 6:30 pm. If you are available to help, please see Benny Funk.
The Kindled Flame Ministries December newsletter is ready for distribution. Please see Julie McSwain after church in the back of the sanctuary to pick yours up.
Christmas Musical - Four Tickets to Christmas will be Friday, Dec. 19th, and Saturday, Dec. 20th, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, Dec. 21st, at 2:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Admission is free. See Mara Fienhold for more information.
Wednesday, Dec. 24th - Christmas Eve - There will be no service at the church. Everyone who would like to go Christmas Caroling, please be at the church by 7:00 pm. See Mara Fienhold for more information. There will be no Children's Church on the 24th or 31st.
Attention all Youth and 20/30 Something's - there will be a $10 Prom this New Year's Eve in the Community Room. Wear some bodacious duds, bring a snack and a friend, and get ready for a blast to the past! See Julie or Tim McSwain for more info.
Worn Twice Ministry is in need of good, clean winter clothes and coats. Also, they need small household items and nice new or slightly used toys for children especially older children between the ages of 10-13. If you can help, please contact Carolyn Temple.
Continue to pray for the Keims. If you want to be on the news-letter or prayer list for them, please contact Julie McSwain or Tammy Trusty. They would love cards and letters too. Call the office for the Keims new address.
This is an excellent time to join the Children's Ministry Team. We have several openings, so please sign up to serve once a month. One of the greatest investments you can make is in the life of a child. Contact Pam Pavloff or call the CLC office at 942-7369.
Spread the Word! Kid's Day Out still has openings for children ages 1-4.
Angel Food Ministry is offering $75.00 worth of pre-selected groceries for $30.00. For details on getting registered to receive this special, contact Barb Munson at 985-3103. Also, there will be more details at the Ministry Fair.
Volunteering is a great way to serve God, so get plugged in at CLC. It allows you to develop new friends and make an impact in people's lives. See Pam Pavloff or call the office at 942-7369 to look into Children's Ministry opportunities.
Upward Basketball - if you love kids and know anything about basketball, you may have a great ministry opportunity. Upward Basketball, a Christian ministry for local kids, is coming to Herrin. Coaches, assistants and facilitators are needed. Call the 1st United Methodist Church at 942-3219 for details, or see Brent.