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Remember to pray for our own and all who serve our country. Letters and e-mails, when possible, to the people serving are always appreciated.
Major Brad Ommodt Nicholas L. Francis SSG Nathan G. Modeen SPC Sadie Brehmer Sgt. John Carson SPC Dwayne L. Thomodsgard
See the Church newsletter for e-mail and military addresses for the above.
Children's Program
The Sunday School Christmas Program
"Three Wisemen and a Baby"
Will be held during Worship on January 11th. A lunch will follow.
Congregational Care The next Micah 6 Community Meal will be held Monday, January 12th. Menu includes spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. Serving is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. At the last community meal we served 63. Thanks to all who helped and especially to Santa (Grant Lillevold) who passed out gifts, (compliments of Corrine brown) to the children.
Micah 6 is open to anyone who would like to dine together as a community. There is no charge but free will donations are accepted. Donations of salads are needed. If you can help serve or are willing to donate a salad, please sign up on the clipboard in church. Serving is from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Invite people you think would enjoy a meal out and to have a little fellowship with others.
Winter Clothing Drive
The Community Building is accepting donations of Winter wear for those in need. If you have coats, mittens, gloves and hats that are in good condition, you can drop them off at the Community building in St. James from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. We also will be collecting clean and gently use blankets and quilts. These items are needed for infants to adults. We are especially in need of childtens Winter outerwear and larger adults sizes. Donated items will be made available, free pof charge at the Collectibles and Thrift Store at 606 1st avenue S. in St. James. Karen Royce- owner
Great People, Great Food, Great Times. at First Presbyterian |
HOLY GROUND Jan Crissinger Clark has put together a wonderful CD, entitled "HOLY GROUNd". Some of the songs on the disc are: Open Our Eyes Lord, Here I am Lord, What a Friend We Have in Jesus and On Eagle's Wings. There are also 9 other songs on the CD. These CDs are available from the church office. The CDs are $10.00 each, they do make great gifts. Proceeds from the sale of the CDs ( after expenses incurred in making of the CDs) will go to the updating of the sound system in the sanctuary.
A T T I T U D E CDs are now available. You can get yours from the church office (375-3432) or from any member of the band - cost is $10.00 each.
Blood Pressure Clinic
After worship January 18th Please take this opportunity to have your blood pressure taken.
Bear Ministry
The Bear Ministry has made a difference in to many places--not just in St. James but all over. Hospitals in Rochester, Minneapolis and one even traveled as far as California. Please pick one up out of the pew and send it to someone who needs a little extra hug, a little extra love during trying times in their lives. Or...you can even send a bear to celebrate the birth of a baby, a new career or a start in a new school...so many ways the bears make a difference.
And right now there seems to be a lot of our members who have special needs due to illnesses for themselves or for members of their extended families. These people, whether they are members of this church or not, can use a little extra "hug" and that is made possible by our "Bear Ministry".
What can you do? You can "take or send" them a Care Bear that you will find in all the pews in the sanctuary. Every person who has been the recipient of a bear has been so grateful - it is amazing what just a little "love" can do. And so each bear that has to a "new home" has been a blessing.
WELLSPRING CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Wellspring is now offering an evening caregiver support class. The evening caregiver support group will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The next class meets on November 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room at First Presbyterian. Anyone who finds themselves in the role of caring for another is encouraged to join the group. Anyone with questions may contact Wellspring at: 507-375-1276. There is no charge to participate in the group.
WELLSPRING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Wellspring is looking for more volunteers to assist with transportation and respite needs in Watonwan County. Hours are very flexible and you may work around your own schedule. Training is provided free of charge. If you are interested in being a volunteer, contact Wellspring at 507-375-1276.
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