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Elim's
Annual Meeting - Part II
Sunday, January 29 at 9:45 a.m.
in the Sanctuary
Please plan to attend this important meeting when the budget for
2012 will be determined. |
Attention all Women!
Need a 'jump start' to your spiritual life? Come, explore the Holy
Spirit, a Beth Moore Bible Study. Learn how to have the gift of a
Spirit-filled life resulting in living beyond yourself. This
Bible study is for women of all ages, new Christians and 'old'
Christians. Join in on this most fascinating experience. It will
change your life. Bring a friend. All are welcome. Beginning
January 17 on Tuesday evenings. More information to come... Call
Salle in the church office at 433-2723 is you're interested.
Facilitator will be Gloria Flattum.
To Befriend: To act as a friend,
to assist
The 2012 Befrienders Class will start in January. This is an
opportunity to get to know members of the church in a group setting;
sharing ideas, and learning ways to befriend. The sessions are from 7
to 9 p.m. on Monday nights. As part of the class you will hear
firsthand from people who have experienced divorce, life-threatening
illness, depression and other unexpected crises. You will be offered
insights into how you can be attentive to friend and family during
these fragile times. For more details contact Joyce 433-3862, Wilma
433-3536, Sharon 433-2446, or Sally at the church office 433-2723.
Pastoral Care and Visitation
Please contact us!
It is our desire to be available for visitation. The church is not
notified when someone is admitted to the hospital. Please have a
family member contact the church office if the hospitalized person
would like visitation. Also, please contact the church office if
you've had a new baby, someone close to you has died, or if you or a
family member would like a visit. Know that pastors are always
available for in-office or home visits as well.
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Elim Food Shelf
is available for anyone who is needy
in the Scandia/Marine area.
Call 651-433-2723
for appointment. |
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7th Annual Elim Baking
Festival
is set for Sunday, February 5
The category? Muffins!! |
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The seasons are changing. Today rain is falling. A
little wind will soon shake the remaining leaves from the trees to
carpet the ground before snow flurries come to the region. Soon we
won't want to be outside. On a dreary afternoon or evening, why not
turn on a lamp and put you fingers to work and you heart and mind to
praying.
First, pick out a bright color yarn or a durable
darker color, or even a variegated color and start knitting or
crocheting a prayer shawl. Homespun yarn is recommended as it is very
soft. You can pick it up at Walmart or Michael's. You can send up
prayers for the person who will later receive the shawl. You spirits
will be lifted as you pray and as the shawl takes shape you really
helping someone else.
When you have finished your shawl, take it to Sally in
the church office. She will see that it is put on the altar. As
prayers are sent up from the congregation at a service, you can again
say a prayer for the recipient of your shawl. Later one of the pastors
will the shawl with a note to someone going through a hard spot in
life, an elderly person needing encouragement or even a new mother and
baby. The note will let the person know the people of Elim are praying
for them. Be blessing to others with you time, talent, and prayers.
Need more information, call Wilma 651-433-3536.
Prayer Chain
Judy Seekel at 651-433-5308 is captain of Elim's Prayer Chain. You may
call her with prayer requests.
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