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WOMEN OF THE CHURCH
Our own Gloria Prock was the speaker at the February first meeting. Gloria is a rosemaler, and rosemaling is a type of Norwegian folk art painted on prepared wood objects using oil paints and special brushes. She displayed many rosemaled plates and other items, all of which were beautiful. This type art varies with the different regions in Norway. Gloria's rosemaling was influenced mostly by the Telemark area. We are blessed to have such talent right here in our own church community.
This month WELC/A is collecting wrapped bath-sized soap for LRW. Please place your donations in the container located by the downstairs steps.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Lent begins on February 22nd. A service of Holy Communion will be held at 6:00 that evening. Services continue the next five Wednesdays on the theme, "By Faith." Coffee and snacks will be offered after the regular Lenten services.
ALTAR FLOWERS
A chart is available in the narthex for those wishing to donate flowers. Sign up on the date of your choice and designate if the flowers are given in memory of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion. Garden flowers may also be used. Call Mary Ann Solie at 354-7788 for more information or if you have questions.
QUILTING
Remember: quilting has begun again. Come Wednesday mornings (except the first Wednesday of the month at 9:00. All quilters, beginners and pros, are welcome.
ANNUAL MEETING
Held on Sunday, January 22nd, council members were installed, reports from committees were reviewed, a by-law change and the proposed 2012 budget were approved.
BIRCHWOOD FOOD PANTRY
A special offering is taken the first Sunday of every month. Use the pink envelopes designated Food Pantry or the purple special offering envelopes and mark Food Pantry. Packaged and canned foods may be brought to the church and placed in the basket located in the entrance area.
BE A BACK PACK PAL
The Back Pack Program supplies breakfast and lunch for elementary-aged children during the school year over the weekends. By donating $21.25 per month the children are assured of breakfast and lunch when the school kitchen is closed. Indicate "BackPack Pal" on your Food Pantry envelope.
MEN'S BREAKFAST AND BIBLE STUDY
It's on Thursdays at 8:30 at the Birchwood Cafe. All men are welcome.
OFFICE HOUR CHANGE
The church office is now closed on Mondays. And please remember that Mondays are Pastor Mary's days off. In case of emergency call Council president Doug Johnson.
RECYCLING FOR YOUTH
Save your aluminum cans and bring them to the church the first Sunday of every month. Place them in bags and leave them at the back door of Fellowship Hall. They will be removed that day and taken to a recycling center. The proceeds will support our Youth Fund.
CHURCH LIBRARY
Located in a cozy corner of our gathering area you will find quite a few shelves of books, a self-help check-out system and an opportunity to donate funds and/or books of your own that need new readers. Browse around a bit. There are novels, children's books, self-help books, Bible study helps, reference books, and much much more. Comfy chairs are there for those who wish to ponder a bit. Many thanks to Chris Bank for serving as our library coordinator.
WORSHIP ASSISTANTS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!
Our Music and Worship chairman is encouraging everyone to put their special talents to work. Copies of duties explaining the various tasks are available in the church narthex. The music groups, too, welcome new performers - choir, tone chimes, praise team. If you can sing, play a musical instrument, take part in an ensemble, you are wanted. Our year is filled with special worship services, celebrations all. Call Kathy Hanson (715-865-3777), Gloria Prock (715-354-3231), or Carolyn Cleveland (715-635-6885) if you can help.
GREETERS NEEDED
Here is a chance to meet visitors and know our members. Add your name to the list located outside the office. You'll be glad you did.
HELPING HAITI
Financial gifts are urgently needed. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will add one dollar to every two dollars when Thrivent members donate to Lutheran World Relief for the ELCA Disaster Response. Call 1-800-236-3736 or click on the following website:
http://www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti
If you wish to give through Long Lake Lutheran Church, use the purple envelope and mark "Haiti" under "other."
HELPING JAPAN
The March 11th earthquake and tsunami devasted Japan's northern coastal area and our help is desparately needed. Monetary donations may be made through our local church and/or through ELCA Disaster Response,39330 Treasury Center, Chicago, IL 60694. Your check should be designated "Pacific Earthquake and Tsunami."
10-10-10
Ten Ways God has Worked in Ten Years is a ten week appeal for the synod hunger offering. Special envelopes are available in our church pews. The offerings will be sent to the synod office after May 4th, two-thirds of which will be directed to Malawi and one-third to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal.
NEEDED - BABY CLOTHING
The Pregnancy Help Center is in need of new or slightly used baby (to age two) clothing, quilts, blankets and disposable diapers. Donations may be placed in the laundry basket by the coat rack using the lower level steps.
LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF COFFEE
Coffee for purchase is available between services. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the coffee sale benefit small farmers in third world countries or mission projects. It's excellent coffee. Try it! You'll like it!
PRAYER SHAWL KNITTING MINISTRY
Our Shawl Prayer ministry has received wide acceptance and the shawls are in great demand. The shawls are given to those who are hurting in body, mind or spirit, to remind them that they are wrapped in God's love. Requests for prayer shawls may be made by contacting Anne Drake at 715-635-8876 or by calling the church office. Knitters are always needed and appreciated.
W3114 Church Road
Sarona, WI 54870
Phone: 715-354-3804
Office Hours: M-W-F 9:00-12:30, Tue-Thurs 1:00-4:30
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