Monthly Publication Volume 3, Issue 11
December, 2014
Worship Services
We offer two styles of worship every Sunday, Contemporary at 9:00 a.m. and Traditional at 10:45 a.m.
with fellowship time between. Communion is typically offered at the first worship service each month.
Professional childcare is offered during each of the worship times. Plan to stay or come early for refreshments and
fellowship between services. Don’t forget to wear your name tag!
Worship in December
On December 7 we gather for one service at 10:45 a.m. for a Christmas Choir Cantata and message about the
reality of the Nativity. On December 14 we reflect on the scandalous love of God. On December 21 we talk
about what we can give Jesus for Christmas. On December 24 we celebrate with a lessons and carols service at
10:30 a.m. and the children’s program and candle light service at 4:00 p.m. On December 28 we hear from a
guest speaker, Rev. Christine Rouze.
All Church Conference
On Sunday December 7 we have a potluck meal and our “All Church Conference” meeting.
This is a time to celebrate this past year of ministry and plan for the next. We will also be
acting on the removal of members who have not lived out their vows, electing those gifted to
serve in ministry positions, and adopting a ministry budget to support our mission. The “All
Church Conference” is open to all members and friends of Christ Church, though only
members can vote on actions presented. Please plan on coming for our noon potluck meal
and the meeting to follow at 12:30 p.m.
GIVING TUESDAY
Tuesday the 2nd of December is Giving Tuesday.
It follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday and is
for those of us who would like to give something
back. We are inviting you to donate the following
Sunday, December 7th to our missionaries the Kies
in Zimbabwe. This donation will help with their
farm development funds. Giving Tuesday is meant
to be an on-line event – but we thought it would be
more meaningful to give in church.
December 24th at 10:30 a.m.
(lessons & carols) and 4:00-5:30
p.m. (kids program & candle light)
in the Sanctuary.
Our Mission: Love God, Love & Serve Others, Make Disciples of Jesus Christ
THE ANNOUNCER is a publication of Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave., Racine, WI 53406
Christ Church United Methodist - Phone 262-632-1607, Fax 262-632-1609
www.christchurchracine.com, E-Mail address: christchurchracine@tds.net
From the Pastor’s Desk
With the coming of winter is the coming of the Advent season as well. Advent
begins on November 30th this year. Advent marks the beginning of the “Church year.”
The Christian year starts with our preparation to celebrate the coming of Christ through
the birth in the manger. Advent starts four weeks before Christmas day, the day of
remembering God’s entrance into our world in the person of Jesus.
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas this year many will be busy decorating the house and tree, baking
cookies, getting gifts, making plans to gather with family and friends, all while still keeping up with work and
the regular weekly activities. All of this can cause some stress this holiday season and to lose focus on what
Christmas is really all about. My hope is that among all the busyness, we take time to welcome once again the
coming of our Lord, to remember the “reason for the season.”
Christmas is an awesome event as we remember that over 2000 years ago God almighty humbled
Himself into the form of a little baby, Jesus gave up the glory of heaven to dwell among us, Jesus comes to be
Emmanuel: God with us! How amazing is that, God loves us so much that God comes to us in a personal way,
to teach us, to heal us, to love us, to die and rise for us, and then to send the Spirit to transform and empower us.
We can never forget that the joy of Christmas is that it points to the love revealed on the cross and the hope
discovered in the empty tomb. The Christmas event reveals just how much God has given to the world. As we
celebrate this great gift of Jesus I challenge us to think about what we will do in response.
It is like a present sitting under the Christmas tree with your name on it, the gift inside has been picked
with you in mind, the price has been paid and it’s offered to you freely. The giving is only a part of the process
though, the gift does not do us any good if it is not received, opened, and claimed. God has sent us the gift of
Jesus, Jesus comes to share God’s love and forgiveness with you and me, with the world. Will we accept it?
How will we respond to it? When I get a gift I usually want to show my thanks. We can show our thanks to
God by accepting the love God offers and by reciprocating it through worship and service, by getting to know
God more every day through prayer and Scripture reading, by offering ourselves to God as God offers Himself
to us. We can be disciples, giving our lives to Jesus to be molded and taught by Him and to be transformed and
used by Him to bless others.
So this Christmas be sure you take time to remember and celebrate the real reason for the season, God’s
great gift to us, Jesus the Christ! God Bless you all, have a great Christmas this year.
God Bless,
Pastor George J. Kafer
P.S. Mark your calendar and plan on attending our All Church Conference meeting on December 7 at 12:30
p.m. with a potluck beforehand at noon, please bring a dish to pass. FYI: There is no noon Packer game!
SCRIP
On various Sundays after worship there will be gift cards to various stores on hand for
immediate purchase as well. The program is simple, free, and allows you to be a good steward of your
funds as you donate money for ministry by spending it on your regular purchases since the church gets
a percentage for the company for each card purchased! If you wish to place orders online go to
www.shopwithscrip.com to register, the enrollment code for Christ Church is 91LDB747375L9.
Paper order forms will be available at the church as well. Purchases can be paid online from your
bank account or to Christ Church by check. Questions, call Kelly Swiggett at 262-633-5973. We will
place orders for each week on the 2nd & 4th Mondays for pick up by Sunday. Payments must be in by
9:00 a.m. on those Mondays otherwise the order will be held until the next order date.
www.RightNowMedia.org
Our church is looking help you live out your faith throughout the week. We are inviting you to have a
free account to a video library called Right Now Media. It's essentially the "Netflix of Video Bible
Studies" because you will have instant access to thousands of great videos for kids, youth, parents,
singles, married couples and more. You can view these videos from your phone, tablet or computer. If
you want to sign up please email the church office.
Christ Church Hospitality
We rearranged the fellowship hour floor plan to include more tables! Invite someone to sit with
you, change it up once in a while and play musical tables - get to know more people or new people
during this time. The Christmas season can be a time when people want to reconnect with their church
or faith. Hospitality is so important to make that reconnection a meaningful experience. If you see
someone you haven’t seen for a while – talk with them and welcome them. If you see someone you
don’t know invite them to sit with you during fellowship hour and get to know them.
Going to a church for the first time can be scary! A person coming may be in pain, missing
something in their life, scared about raising a child, new to the community or remembering a problem
at another church. Christ church wants to intentionally try to make first visits comfortable for new
people. If you see someone you don’t know offer a friendly smile and welcome. Offer a handshake if
it seems right.
Think of hospitality this way, treat any stranger as you would Jesus – so you know exactly what
to do and especially how to treat them with hospitality! One person’s open heart and mind can lead to
change in many lives… Let us continue to be a welcoming congregation!
Raise Funds For Ministry Through Normal Internet Shopping
By using UMC Market when you do your everyday shopping; you are able to donate to Christ Church
at the same time. To designate your generated micro-donations to Christ church, follow these steps:
1. Go to www.umcmarket.org and log in with your email-address and your password.
2. Click on Organizations and write the name of your home church in the search box and click search.
3. When you’ve found it, click “Join Organization”. Now your donations will go to your Home church.
Help Fund Ministry As You search The Internet!
You can help financially support ministry at Christ Church by searching through
www.GoodSearch.com GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo search that donates a penny to the church each
time you use it after selecting Christ Church, Racine as your charity. Go to Goodsearch.com, designate
Christ Church as your charity and search normally. Free ministry money by your normal internet use!
December Birthdays
God Is Good
God is working good in the
lives of people through the
ministries of Christ Church.
If you have a story of how
your life or someone else’s
has been blessed by God or
affected by a ministry at
Christ Church please share
it with Pastor George so
God can be glorified.
Grief Support Group
There is a grief support group
that meets at Christ Church on
the 1st Monday of the month at 5
pm, and the 3rd Monday of the
month at 2 pm. This group is
open to anyone that is mourning
the loss of a loved one. It is led
by Ron Hansen and meets in the
library. If you or someone you
know would be interested in
attending, call Ron at 554-6756
for more information.
Staff Email’s
Linda Steimle (Office)
christchurchracine@tds.net
Pastor George Kafer
geojkafer@wisconisnumc.org
Jason Groen (Youth/Family)
jasonlgroen@gmail.com
Liz Martin (Discipleship)
lizkmartin@msn.com
Merry Kris Demske (Adm.)
merrykrisdemske@msn.com
Meaning,
Purpose,
Hope
Learn how to find
them at Christ
Church!
Your Giving Makes a
Difference!
In November we were able to
offer food to help people
through St Richards’s dinner
donations and servers along
with collections for the food
pantry.
The generosity of the people at
Christ Church enabled us to be
there in Jesus’ name through
the ministry space we offer and
the ways we connect people to
serve.
Thank you to those who
offer financial support for
vital, life changing ministry.
(A Quarterly “numbers”
financial report is available in
the office).
Katherine Kremis
Brad Bauer
Brian Esser
Ashley Dahlen
Tyler Bosch
Ruben Murry
Beth Snyder
Linda Bixler
Joan Morgenson
Carl Kiefer
Justin Cody
Ray Rorek
Jan Brand
Deacon Kobriger
Liz Martin
Cesare Tenuta
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In November we welcomed
8 new members to
Christ Church
Sue Blanchard
Allen & Gretchen Conley
Jason & Ellen Groen
Virginia Jensen
Laura Johnson
Cassandra Kafer
Mission Project
Collections
In the south entrance there
are bins for collecting
various items for mission
projects and ministries.
You can drop off items for
the local food pantry,
Campbell’s soup labels,
and supplies for school.
Share your “Time & Talent” and further God’s work!
God has blessed us each with skills, abilities, energy, and time
which can be offered to God through ministries in the church or
community. Here are some current ministry needs.
- Greeter or Welcomer: Collect information cards at the welcome center and greet guests at
the doors, talk with them and introduce them to others. Talk with Liz Martin if interested.
-If you are interested in helping watch and play with kids on the first Friday of each month
from 6:00-8:30 p.m. to enable Christ Church to offer free child care so parents can have some
time with each other or to themselves please contact Jason Groen.
-Audio/Visual Ministry, people are needed to be trained to run the system during 10:45 a.m.
worship, if you can do it for any of the three worship times please contact Pastor George.
-Adult helper in Sept. – May with Wednesday kids club (elementary) or youth group (6-12
grade) from 6:00-7:00 p.m. or special youth events, contact Jason Groen at the church office.
-Adult class facilitators needed for short term small groups on Sunday from 10:45-11:45 a.m.,
Wednesdays or Thursdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Materials provided for a variety of groups:
marriage, finances, parenting, spiritual practices, book and Bible studies. Talk to Liz Martin.
-Wednesday Night Meal Preparers (September-May): Meal served at 5:15 p.m. Helpers are
needed to donate and/or help cook food. Talk with Jason Groen at 632-1607.
-Drama Group Participant: Connect with the message through Skits, see Liz Martin.
-Visit shut-ins: extend the church’s presence and God’s love to those unable to get to church.
-Share your voice and/or instrument abilities as special music in worship.
-Communion Steward: Take turns preparing the communion elements on the first Sunday of
the month. Instruction is available.
-Liturgist: Rotate helping lead in worship the call to worship, opening prayer at 10:45 a.m.
-Usher: Help one Worship gathering a month to welcome people, distribute bulletins, light
candles, pass offering plates, anticipate worshipers’ needs…
-Grounds keeping: Help maintain beautiful flower beds, or assist in painting and lawn care.
-Community Needs: Mentoring, Habitat for Humanity, Guardianships…Check the posters.
-Driver: Help pick people up for worship using the church van.
If interested in any of these or any other existing ministry areas contact the church office.
Christ Church Adult Growth & Fellowship Groups
Sunday
Adult Sunday School 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Using the Right Now Media resource to live stream video studies.
Monday
Grief Group
Meets in the Library on the 1st Monday of the month at 5 pm, and the 3rd Monday of the month at 2 pm.
TOPS Weight Loss Group
Meets at Christ Church on Mondays 10:30 a.m. offering support, tips, and tools for sustained weight loss.
Cribbage Group
Meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Friendship Room at Christ Church.
Wednesday
Quilters
Meet in Room 16 to quilt together and share tips and fellowship.
Journey 101 Study with Pastor George
“Knowing God” will be offered twice a day at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. from January 7 - February 11.
6 Things Study with Liz Martin
“6 Ways We Encounter God” will be offered in the Chapel at 6:00 p.m. from January 7 - February 11.
“Staying in Love” Marriage series led by Dan & Marci Tenuta
This “Staying in Love” series will be in Room 16 at 6:00 p.m. on January 21 - February 11.
Thursday
Civil Air Patrol
Meet in Room 14 at 6:00-8:30 p.m. for adult and cadet training for community support.
Women’s Group
If interested in facilitating or attending a group on Thursday evening please contact the church office.
Friday
Friday Morning Book Study
7 week series beginning Jan. 9 Fridays from 9:30 -11:00 a.m. Right Now Media: “90 Minutes in Heaven”
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meets at church every 2nd Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Friendship Room.
Saturday
Scrapbooking Group
Meets in room 16 on the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m.
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United Methodist Women
Billie Circle meets Dec. 1 at 6pm. Ellen Circle meets Dec. 18 at 1pm. Mary Circle meets Dec. 1 at 6:30 pm
Young Adult Group
Check the posters, weekly pink sheet, newsletters, website, and Facebook for future gathering details.
More Group Leaders Needed
If interested in leading a group at church see Liz Martin or Pastor George to share an idea or to see resources.
To be a host home for gatherings of people from church who live in your area for fellowship contact Liz Martin.
Apportionment Giving
Christ Church has a history of 100%
apportionment giving, allowing us to
help transform lives by God’s love.
Apportionments provide for ministries
that directly help over 50,000 people in
Wisconsin and many more beyond. In
2014 our apportionment is $50,483, if
we each give faithfully to the general
fund and if able a special gift for
apportionments, $130 a year per
member, we can continue to support
connectional ministries and free up
more of our general funds to increase
outreach and ministry in our local area.
Stewardship Makes a Difference!
Thank you for all the ways you support
ministry. This newsletter has examples
of how our church is making a
difference in people’s lives through
your giving! It is good to see people
trusting in God and answering His
call to give. People are offering
themselves to serve and their financial
giving (several tithing 10% of income,
or working toward tithing)! Check the
connection table for Electronic Fund
Transfer forms and ways to give of your
time and talent as well. As you respond
to God’s call in the giving of your time,
talent, and resources remember if you
have a need contact Pastor George.
Loving Arms Prayer Shawl Ministry
In 2006 when this ministry team was formed, they had no
idea of how many shawls would be made at Christ Church.
It was a two of members who determined that this kind of
outreach was needed in reaching out to people in our
congregation.
The duo increased to 12 and that is the membership, give
or take a few during the year, as people travel. Not all members
are Christ Church members. Half come from other
denominations. Participation is not limited to Methodists. The
requirement is in knitting or crocheting a prayer shawl is that it
measures 60” long and 24” wide.
Looking back there was jubilance when the team had
made 100 shawls. There was celebration then and also when the
team hit the 500 mark. Now that the team has reached 1000 there
is the joy of accomplishment to be sure. However the team is
celebrating in only one way and that is to thank the congregation
of Christ Church for backing their efforts with finances for yarn
and the congregation’s interest in the distribution of shawls to
people who would benefit by receiving one. Shawls have gone
all over The United States and to countries overseas.
The Loving Arms Prayer Shawl Team expresses its
appreciation to those who have generously given support. GOD
Bless you, as the team gives its thanks to GOD in reaching the
1000 mark. They now have set their sights on reaching
2000. The clicking of needles continues even as you read this
message.
All Church Activities
-Cook’s Night Out –5:00 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 4 at Dynasty,
2427 Lathrop. Call Carl at 634-2235 or e-mail
carl1433@wi.rr.com for reservations
-A.C.A. Luncheon on Wed., Dec. 10 & 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Reservations call Billie at 554-8801
What Will Your Legacy Be?
Have you considered your legacy; how about continuing to let God use you to transform lives by
adding a line to your Will that gives 10% of your estate to Christ Church. Estate funds have
helped us with much needed building repairs or improvements so that our building continues to
support vital ministry.
Need a Visit?
Gifted lay people along with
the Pastor extend the Church’s
presence to the homebound
and others through visits. If
you have moved, are ill,
having surgery, or need a visit
for any reason please call the
church office to keep the
Pastor and lay visiting team
informed. If we do not know
we cannot go!
December Fellowship Hour
December 7
Staff Parish
December 14
Hospitality/Membership
December 21
Youth Group
December 28
Hospitality/Membership
Consider This
If you desire to give to specific
ministries beyond your general
offering here are some areas:
Apportionments,
Building Fund
(helps with: painting, siding,
repairs, parking lot…),
Compassionate fund,
Youth Ministry,
Audio/Visual Fund,
Camp Scholarships
($100 per camper).
Music Ministry
at Christ Church
Christ Church’s Vision
A church that seeks,
welcomes, and forms in
Christian faith all ages of
people with a special focus
at this time on reaching out
more to families and
children, increasing our
connection with and
ministry in the community,
and forming more small
groups to grow people in
relationship with Jesus and
one another.
Praise Team
Provides/leads praise and
worship songs at our Sunday
Contemporary worship.
Practices currently on
Tuesdays at 6 p.m. year round.
Chancel Choir
Provides special music and
leads hymns at our Sunday
Traditional worship. Sept.May. Practices on Thursdays
at 7:00 p.m. Sept.-May.
Bell Choir
Provides special music once a
month at our Sunday
Traditional worship. Sept.May. Practice times to be
announced for January.
Special Music
Please contact Alan Biehn
Membership Expectations
By taking the vows of
membership members of Christ
Church agree to help carry out
our mission and to be: regular
in worship; active in spiritual
growth (personal
devotions/growth groups);
active in an area of service in
the church and/or
community; to give in
proportion to your income, and
to be a witness to the faith.
These vows help us grow in
faith and live it out in the world
as followers of Jesus.
Passions & Gifts Inventory
We each have God given gifts and abilities that are to be used to help carry out the churches mission.
Please pray over where God would have you continue or start to serve in 2014. Also you are invited go
online to take a Spiritual gifts assessment. You can get to it by clicking on the “spiritual gifts” link on
our church website (www.christchurchracine.com) and take the “Online Gifts Assessment” to help
discover your gifts. If you have questions or need computer access contact the church office.
Christian Education, Children’s, Youth & Family Ministry
Sunday School September 7 – May
On Sunday morning grade level classes are offered for kids’ age 3 - high school. Preschool-8th graders are
dismissed during the 9:00 worship to attend classes down the north and south hallways. And a high school class
is offered during the second worship service at 10:45 a.m.
Sunday School Rooms: Elementary South Educational Wing
Preschool – Room 5 led by Jenny Dahlen and Linda Dibble
K & 1st Grade Room 2 led by Tyler Bosch
2nd & 3rd Grade Room 1 led by Susan Crowe
4th & 5th Grade Room 7 led by Samantha Wallenta
Middle School & High School: North Educational Wing
Middle School (6th-8th Grade) Room 14 led by Brian Crowe
High School (9th-12th Grade) Room 17/18 led by Kevin Dahlen (10:45 a.m.)
Confirmation Class
Confirmation class meets on Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. on December 3, 10, & 17. Using classes, a mission
trip, and participation in church life confirmation helps youth learn about and confirm the Christian faith.
Wednesday Kids Club September - May
For K– 5th graders from 6:00-7:00 p.m. where kids grow to follow Jesus as they learn Biblical teachings
through hands on activities like: songs, videos, drama, crafts, Bible stories, games, and mission projects.
Kids Club kids share next on January 18 at the 9:00 a.m. worship gathering
Wednesday Youth Group (“Anchored”) 6th – 12th graders
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19a
We meet at Christ Church every Wednesday from 5:45 -7:00 p.m.
We hang out, join in praise music, gather for accountability, devotions, and missions.
Come as you are and invite friends along for the ride. If rides are an issue, please contact Jason.
Thursday Youth Gatherings (“Harbor” & “Immersed”)
“HARBOR” is on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays and “IMMERSED is on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays both from 3:30-5:00
p.m. at Christ Church. “Harbor” is a casual atmosphere for students to hang out and invite their friends
“Immersed” is a chance to go deeper in your faith and friendship with the people around you.
Family Ministry
On December 6 at 10:00 a.m. we will host a ginger bread contest, supplies will be provided, and a $100
Walmart gift card will be given out to the family with the best design.
Options for Kids During Worship
Worship Clipboards are located in the south entryway for children Preschool - 3rd grade.
A nursery room for infants and toddlers is staffed with Professional Child Care for parents who want it.
Other Youth Opportunities
Boy Scouts: Meets at Christ Church on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Civil Air Patrol: Meets on Thursdays at 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm in Room 14
Youth or adults interested in being a cadet or senior member can learn more at www.gocivilairpatrol.com
Outreach & Witness
Eye on Evangelism
Here’s a thought relating to evangelism, our call
to share the faith and invite others into God’s
family.
Invite and Feel Good About It!
Did you know that Christianity is a faith
meant to be shared by people telling others
about Jesus! The proof is in the Great
Commission found in Matthew 28 where
Jesus says “go.” He commands us to go and
tell, go and teach, go and baptize, go and
make more disciples. Did you also know
that you can feel good about going and
inviting people to Christ Church because
this church has a history of sharing God’s
love, doing good, and forming people in
the way of Jesus. And it’s still true today,
there are some really strong disciples of
Jesus here and this church is still impacting
our community, connecting people with
God, and carrying out His good work in the
world, making a real difference in people’s
lives in Jesus name. So share the faith and
invite people to join us in finding meaning,
purpose, and hope.
Our Christmas offering will be divided in thirds.
One third will go to the Hmong House of Good
News. They provide meaningful assistance and
fellowship to elderly Hmong people who speak
little or no English having come here as refugees
after the Vietnam War. The second recipient will
be the scholarship fund of Africa University
which prepares students to be ministers as well as
farmers and teachers in all the African countries.
Without scholarships, many of the students could
not attend. The third selection is our own ASP to
provide seed money as they prepare to head to
Appalachia to assist people by making their
homes safer and weather proof. As you prepare
for the Christmas celebrations, please make a
Christmas offering.
SAFELY HOME
Jesus said, "In My Father's house are many dwelling
places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go
to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place
for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself,
that where I am, there you may be also." (John 14:2-3)
Safety is not ultimately found in a secure place but
only found in God... The truth is all of us will die. At
the moment of your death, the only thing that matters
is your relationship with Jesus Christ. He is still the
last and the best hope for all of us; He is the only one
who truly can keep us safe.
-- Nick Lillo
Parents Night Out – December 5
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KNOWING GOD
Live in such a way that those who know
you, but don't know God, will come to know
God because they know you.
-- Unknown
On the first Friday of the month, parents (couples,
singles, grandparents) are invited to drop off their
kids (3 months-5th grade) at Christ Church for free
child care from 6:00-8:30 p.m. where games,
activities, and snacks will be provided.
This is a way to support families in our
congregation and community by allowing parents
to have time for themselves and their relationships.
Please sign up children at the connection table or
call the church office at 632-1607. Those wishing
to help may sign up at the connection table as well.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Wednesday
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10:30 am
TOPS
4:30 pm –Lay
Leadership
5:00 –pm Grief
Support Group
6:00 pm –
UMW Circle
6:30 -Scouts
6:30 pm –
Mary Circle
4 pm –Delta
Kappa
Gamma
5 pm –
Evangelism
6 pm -Praise
Band
7 pm – Merger
Mtg.
9 am Quilters
3:30 pm –
Harbor
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11
10:45 am –
Worship
10:30 am
TOPS
9:45 am –
Sunshine Mt.
Christmas
3:30 pm –
Immersed
12:00 pm –
Potluck
6:30 pm Scouts
12:30 pm –All
Church
Conference
6:30 pm –
Worship
Ministry Team
6 pm – Youth
Study Group
Quilters
9:45 –
Sunshine Mt.
Christmas
12:30 pm –
ACA Lunch
4:30 pm Confirmation
5:15 pm meal/
6 pm Kids
Club
5:45 pm
Anchored
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15
16
17
18
9:00 am –
praise
worship
10:45 am –
traditional
worship
10:30 am TOPS
2:00 –pm Grief
Support Group
6:30 pm Scouts
6 pm -Praise
Band
6:30 –
Trustees
7 pm – Merger
Mtg.
9 am Quilters
4:30 pm Confirmation
5:15 pm meal/
6 pm Kids
Club
6:00 pm Youth
1 pm – UMW
circle
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24
9:00 am –
praise
worship
10:45 am –
traditional
worship
10:30 am
TOPS
1:30 pm cribbage
6:30 pm Scouts
9 am –
Hospitality/
Membership
6 pm -Praise
Band
6 pm – Youth
Study Group
12:30 pm –
ACA
Luncheon
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9:00 am –
praise
worship
10:45 am –
traditional
worship
10:30 am
TOPS
6 pm -Praise
Band
6:30 pm -Scouts
6 pm -Praise
Band
12:30 pm –
UMW Board
Mtg.
5:00 pm –
Cook’s Nite Out
4:30 pm Confirmation
5:15 pm meal/
6 pm Kids
Club
5:45 pm
Anchored
Friday
5
6 pm –
Parent’s Night
Out
6:00 pm – CAP
Saturday
6
9 am –
Fireside
Christmas
10 am –
Hanging of the
Greens
7:00 pm - choir
6:00 pm – CAP
12
1:00 pm –
Prayer Shawl
Ministry
7:00 pm - choir
13
8 am – Spiritual
Edu.
9 am –Witness
9 am Scrapbooking
19
20
25
26
27
Christmas
Church Office
Closed
3:30 pm –
Harbor
6:00 pm – CAP
7:00 pm - choir
Saturday Sack
Lunch
10:30 am –
Lessons &
Carols
4 pm
Christmas Eve
Worship
December 2014
Christ Church United Methodist
5109 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53406
Non-Profit
Organization
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Our Worship Schedule December 2014
Sunday, December 7
9:00 a.m. Contemporary & 10:45 a.m. Traditional
“A Perfect Christmas?”
Luke 1:30-31, 34 / John 3:16 / Revelation 3:20
Communion Offered
Sunday, December 14
“Scandalous Love”
Hosea 1:2, 3:1-5/ Matthew 25:40, 45 /
Luke 1:28, 42, 46-49, 52
9:00 a.m. Contemporary & 10:45 a.m. Traditional
Sunday, December 21
9:00 a.m. Contemporary & 10:45 a.m. Traditional
“A Gift for Jesus”
Matthew 14:15, 25:37-40, 28:18-20 /
1 John 3:14-18 / 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 / Isaiah 61
Wednesday, December 24
10:30 a.m. Lessons & Carols
4:00 p.m. Children’s Play & Candle Light
Sunday, December 28
9:00 a.m. Contemporary & 10:45 a.m. Traditional
“Joy In our Winter”
Isaiah 61:10-62:3 / Luke 2:22-40 / Galatians 4:4-7