Congregational Budget Meeting
Sunday, November 19 following worship
Thanks to the work of our Shepherding Teams and Council, below you can find the proposed 2024 budget along with an addendum. The addendum provides information regarding the decisions that were made in preparing the budget.
Following worship this weekend we will host a short congregational meeting to hear a report on the financial position of the congregation and discuss/vote on the proposed budget. Any questions can be directed to Delene McConnaha, president, or Pastor Aleese.
Preparing for Advent
Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of Christ at Christmas, so it might seem strange that we need to prepare for a season of preparation! However, based on how we are approaching the coming season, and when service organizations need Christmas donations, we’re getting a jump on the season!
ELCA Good Gift Challenge
Donations due by Sunday, November 26
Can you help fight hunger and poverty domestically and internationally? Our kids are offering $250 of their Children’s Sermon fund toward this effort, and are inviting you to match it! Your gifts will support the sustainable development ministries of ELCA World Hunger, which include training, education, resources (and much more) to help the community care for animals and create new market opportunities like starting a small business selling eggs, meat or dairy products.
If you’d like to contribute, you can offer a donation in three ways: During the offering (clearly marked on a check or in an envelope); Via Tithe.ly (select the ELCA Good Gift category from the drop down menu); Using a credit card reader on Sunday morning in the narthex.
Poinsettia
Donations due by Sunday, November 26
To decorate for the season, we’re asking for the congregation to sponsor poinsettias. If you’d like to purchase a poinsettia in honor/memory of a loved one, sign up in the narthex or email the church office.
Cost per poinsettia is $12. Offer your payment in one of three ways: During the offering (clearly marked on a check or in an envelope) Via Tithe.ly (select the Poinsettia category from the drop down menu); Using a credit card reader on Sunday morning in the narthex.
Christmas Cards to Children/Families in Immigration Detention Facilities
Cards due to Pastor Aleese by Wednesday, November 29
In partnership with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, we are writing cards to children and families in immigration detention facilities this Christmas. If you’d like to help, we’ll be writing cards during fellowship on Sunday, November 27. Want to write some cards on your own? Take a look at this guide for guidelines in writing cards and get to it! Bring any completed cards to Pastor Aleese.
LSI Angel Tree
Return gifts to SOTC by Sun, November 26
Reminder to any who picked up a tag from the LSI Angel Tree to return gifts (unwrapped) to SOTC by Sunday, November 26. Please include the tag with your gift so it is directed to the appropriate child. Thank you!
Dec. Women’s Group
Saturday, December 2 @ 8:30
Mindful of the busy holiday season, we are bumping Women’s Group up one week from the second Saturday to the first Saturday of the month. Come and join us as we prepare for Christ’s incarnation among us!
How Does a Weary World Rejoice?
Advent begins Sunday, December 3
Can weariness and joy coexist? That’s one of many questions we’ll be addressing this Advent season as we immerse ourselve in Luke 1-2 as our primary readings.
Look for more information about our theme, and Advent devotional resources (devotional booklet, devotional cards, Advent calendar for families and kids) to be shared on Sunday, November 19.