USHERS AND GREETERS A set of name badge holders and blanks are on the desk at
the back of the church. Please wear one on the days you are
an usher or greeter so it will help new people who come to
church catch your name easier and get to know you. Please
leave the name badge holders at the desk for use the next
week by others. Thanks
Free River Cities Transit tickets
to provide transportation
to and from church services
or other meetings/services
throughout the week.
for members or others
who may wish to join us.
Contact the Church Office
Large print bulletins are
available.
If you would like one,
please ask the usher.
Volunteers Wanted
Liturgists—Ushers—Greeters
Sign-up sheet is on the desk
at the back of the sanctuary
Guests/Visitors
Welcome, if you are a visitor or
guest, we'd like you to have a small token of our thanks for
coming. At the back of the sanctuary, there is a basket
with “potter” mugs and some little goodies in them. Our
church brochure & a pamphlet telling you about the United Church
of Christ are there as well. Please take one for each person.
We do have a
nursery available if you have young
children. It is staffed by volunteers and we are happy to have
your child come to stay with us while you are visiting. If you
have any questions
or concerns, please contact one of our deacons and they will
assist you.
REMINDER
You can sign up for
the “Automatic Payment Plan” for your church contribution at any time. Your contribution will be automatically deducted from your checking or savings account, and you will not have to change your present banking relationship to take advantage of this
service. Cherlyn
has copies of the form in the church office, just stop by or
call and Cherlyn will get a form out to you, complete the form
and return it to the church office.
Thank you for visiting
our web page.
Please come back!
Isaiah 40:21-31 Psalm 147:1-11, 20c 1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
Bible Gateway Just copy & paste the verse
into the search box.
Mark Your Calendars, It’s time to Celebrate
Tommy T. is celebrating 90 years on January 29, 2012. Come
and wish Tommy happy birthday during the afternoon of the 29th
in Bradford Hall.
Reminder
The after worship refreshment sign up list is bleak!
We need individuals to sign up to serve coffee/goodies
following the worship services.Everyone enjoys the fellowship. Let’s do our part.
It will be a “souper” potluck on February 5. Bring
your favorite pot of soup and side.
We received word this week that
Ray & Chere Schatz are leaving SD.Here is the message:Ray and Chere Schatz will be
leaving SD at the end of February for a new life in Tennessee.Our clergy and spouse group is
holding a farewell celebration for them on February 9.If anyone wants to share a
letter, email or story with Ray and Chere they are invited to
send the letter or email to: Jeri Behringer, PO Box 751, Hill
City, SD57745 or
jrbehringer@hotmail.com to arrive before the 9th.
MOVIE
NIGHT
COMING
ATTRACTION
Sunday,
February 11, 2012
6:30 p.m. at the church
Do You Know a Student Who Needs
Financial Assistance?
The
Yankton College Scholarship program has several scholarship
opportunities for high school seniors and post graduate
students. Qualifications and applications are available at
the office. Application deadline is February 10, 2012.
UCC Conference
Scholarships
Applications for
scholarships are available January 1 in the conference office. Contact Karen
Peters kpeters@sodakucc.org for your application. Applications for the 2012-2013 school
year
are due in the conference office no later than April 1, 2012.
Margurite Audiss Dewell
Church Scholarship
This Scholarship was established in
2000 to honor the memory of Margurite Audiss Dewell who was a
loving member of First Congregational for almost 40 years
until her death in September 2000. The purpose of the
scholarship is to provide monetary assistance to deserving
college, university, or vocational/technical school students.
Application
for a scholarship will be made on forms available from the
committee or the pastor. Applications will be accepted if
postmarked by May 1, 2012.
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year and paid in
half increments. The first award of $500 will be available
at registration time for the fall semester. The second
award of $500 will be available at registration time for
the spring semester.
Request application form and instructions from the
church office.
FILLING BACKPACKS! Mayflower
Guild supports the food drive
for the Backpack Program throughout the year and
has placed a box by the office along with a food list.
Last year 314 students(!) were eligible for free meals through
the National School Lunch Program,
but over the weekend many of these children
will not have food in their homes
to provide for the meals they need.
These backpacks become a stopgap against hunger
in our communities!
A backpack food program form is
available at the back of the sanctuary or on the table by the
office. You can donate to support a child, bring food or
help pack bags. All are needed and important.
For as little as $150.00/year
a child in our community
will receive a child-friendly sack of food
each week throughout the school year.
Please purchase items that are individually
packaged.
Any and all contributions will help reach the
goal of providing a weekend package for 250-300 students in
Pierre and Ft. Pierre.
Also needed are
white crew socks, gloves and hats
for kids ages 4-11 (pre-K through fifth grade),
both boys and girls.
The following
food items can be used:
(No items containing peanuts or peanuts products)
All individual serving sizes:
Fruit Cups
Pudding
Cups
Instant
Oatmeal Packs
Microwave
Meals (soup, stew, mac & cheese, or noodle)
Individual
Cheese and Crackers
Cereal
bars
Pop tarts
Lunch cups—beef or chicken
Applesauce
Cups
Jell-O
Cups
Fruit
Juice Boxes
Fruit
Roll-ups
Vienna
Sausages
Small
Raisin Boxes
Cereal
Plastic Bags
Volunteer
groups or individuals are needed
to help fill sacks.
Call 224-8731 if you are interested.
Contact Pierre Area Referral or the church
for additional information.
Everyone
is Invited to Potluck Brunch/Lunch Sunday 1st Sunday of Each Month Following Worship Service
Next Potluck: February 5
Friday, February 24
Newsletter Deadline
We extend a warm Welcome
to all who worship with us.
May your attendance at our worship service
be a wonderful blessing. Archives
Prayer Requests:
Rylee Marie, diagnosed with cystic fibrosis,
great niece of Sandy H
Mary G.
The
family of Greg King & Chamberlain UCC
congregation
Dale J.
Danna S.
Ilene J.
Susan & Ellis
SD National Guard
especially the 200th Unit
Barb L.
Janet Y.
Daryl G. - Sue S.'s
brother
Men
and Women of the Military: Jeremy E., Brian W.,
Randy M., Scott P., Chris S.
Our
State & National leadership
Our members who are homebound
Please write out prayers,
joys & concerns
and place in the offering
or in the office.
Thank you.
Burge Memoir
1877-2009 If you have checked out
one of Ted’s books
and are finished reading it,
please return it to the office
so others can
check them out.
This is the house of the Lord, and all are welcome
to enter and praise
our loving Creator.
May God’s love fill you
with kindness, mercy and joy.
O God, help us recognize your voice and respond, “Your servant is
listening.”
(1 Samuel 3:9, NRSV)
The
Youth
Group
Open to all from
5th grade thru 12th
grade.
April
Kids of Christ
Will - Jack - Keira
All ladies of the church
are welcome and encouraged
to join a guild
or attend any meeting they wish
for fellowship,
program, and food.
Altar Guild 10:00 a.m.
1st Wednesdays
Riggs Guild 9:30 a.m.
2nd Tuesdays
Mayflower Guild 6:00 p.m. 4th
Mondays
Please contact
any present member
for further information
Everyone Can Serve
Look for opportunities to serve; don’t wait to be asked!
Remember: You can serve
without being a part of an “official” ministry.
