Sharon Lutheran Newsletter

From Pastor Deanna

New Year’s resolutions… I can’t say I have ever taken the turn of the calendar to a new year as an opportunity to make changes in my life. I have made commitments and plans for new behaviors, changing bad habits, adopting better choices all the ‘stuff’ of New Year resolutions, but I make them at other times. I made a resolution to tend to my physical health when getting ready to celebrate my 48th birthday. Joining a gym and exercising regularly was the plan and almost two years later it continues to be a part of my life. One year in September, I resolved to pray for the person who went before me through any door. Sometimes I knew the person and of their joys and challenges, other times I had no idea who they were, but a brief prayer was offered. It was a meaningful practice keeping me mindful of others and paying attention to a simple moment in my daily routine. Resolutions about changing food or television practices have been less successful over any long term. And not purchasing fabric or yarn is doomed to fail.

One year I attended a women’s retreat in the spring and we focused on gratitude. A resolution from that event was to take time each day to complete the phrases: I am grateful for… I give thanks for…. We placed our gratitude and thanks before God. Now, the journal we began was not a successful venture for me, but the practice is one I return to. I have found it helps me when I am faced with times of fear or hopelessness or uncertainty. I am reminded of the amazing presence of God in my life and in the world around me, a more healthy perspective returns and challenges seem more manageable. There is much to be thankful for, much to be grateful for in my life, in Sharon Lutheran and in this world, even in the midst of uncertainty and questions. And I am going to try and take on this resolution of gratitude in a more deliberate way in the coming year.

I would like to invite you to join me. In fact, I am praying and pondering about a way we can incorporate some gratitude and thanks sharing in worship. Perhaps an invitation for individuals to speak, maybe a journal for the congregation with entries shared in worship. It would be simple and brief; a practice that provides a reminder of all that God has done for us.

Today, in the chill, I give thanks for the ministry of the quilters at Sharon. Today, in the days before Christmas, I am grateful for Christmas music and those who practice where I can hear.

I am grateful for… I give thanks for… How would you complete the phrase?

• Shalom,
• Pastor Deanna

Annual Congregational Meeting

Sunday, February 8th @ 11:45am. Plan to attend our annual congregational meeting on February 8th at 11:45am. A meal will be served. We will consider our 2009 budget, and our plans for ministry for 2009. Look for opportunities to learn more about the budget during the weeks preceding the annual meeting.

New Year's Resolution

New Year’s Resolution for God’s people at Sharon Lutheran It is simple and direct; three words to guide our community of faith.

• PRAY - What is God up to in this place? Give thanks for the blessings of Sharon, past, present and future.
• PLAN - How will we fulfill God’s direction? Give thanks for the ministries of Sharon, past, present and future.
• PARTICIPATE - Where will God lead you? Give thanks for your part at Sharon, past, present and future.

Let’s see what three simple words can do... pray, plan and participate.

Getting the News!

Did you know the weekly announcements and monthly newsletter available through e-mail. For some people, this is a wonderful way to receive information about Sharon Lutheran and its ministry. If you have any questions, please contact Joan or Molly in the church office.

"Fulfilling the Dream" January 2009

What a blessing it is to continue to receive such generous gifts through our Fulfilling the Dream campaign! Gifts totaling $199,281.04 were received through November 30th. Overall, pledged gifts to date total $863,782.00. As decided by the congregation, “Fulfilling the Dreams” gifts will be used to improve our financial stability as a congregation, strengthen our ministry through improving our building, and for mission support outside the walls of Sharon through faithfully giving away ten percent of all Fulfilling the Dream gifts.

Thus far, we have eliminated our operating debt and given away over $20,000 in mission support. The elevator to the lower level of the church will also soon be a reality. What a blessing to see our generosity in action! We are so appreciative of each and every gift, especially in these challenging economic times. THANK YOU for being faithful to God’s calling to this “dream”!

Brent Jiran and Kristi Hall-Jiran

Simply Giving

It can make a difference for you, for the congregation, for the ministries we support far beyond our walls. Simply Giving is choosing to have your financial gifts to Sharon Lutheran be made electronically. You may make your entire commitment in this way, or a portion of it. You may make gifts weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. It makes a difference for you… you practice regular giving (even when unable to be in worship) and experience giving to God’s work first.

It makes a difference for Sharon… faithful, regular gifts assist in ministry planning and budgeting. The fluctuations of season and week are lessened, allowing better decisions to be made concerning how we accomplish God’s call to us.

It makes a difference for ministry beyond our walls… faithful, regular giving means we can respond to special requests in a timely way. In addition, we can better fulfill our benevolence commitments throughout the year. It is simple. It is giving. For more information contact Joan in the church office or sign up on-line.

Souper Bowl of Caring

We are on a mission to fight hunger and poverty. You can help. Sunday, February 1, 2009."Lord, as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat" More than 15 years ago on a Super Bowl Sunday, a simple prayer inspired a single youth group. They started the Souper Bowl of Caring, a youth-led movement that is now an international event. Since 1990, the Souper Bowl of Caring has raised more than $33 million for individual charities across the country. It is also turning our nation's biggest weekend of football into its largest weekend of giving. Each year, tens of thousands of our nation's youth put God's love into action through the Souper Bowl of Caring. You can help them feel the significance of caring for others. Drop a dollar or your pocket change in a soup pot on Sunday, February 1st , as you leave worship. Your donation will go directly to CUP right here in our community and to the ELCA World Hunger Appeal. In mid January we will also begin collecting non-perishable food donations as an offering to help those in need. With your help, more dollars will be raised, more lives will be changed, and we will experience the joy of serving Christ by serving others.

Grace Matters

“Grace Matters” is a weekly radio program of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Pastor Peter Marty hosts this program which airs on Sunday mornings at 7:00 a.m. on the local radio station KCNN, 1590 AM. The program is sponsored by six local ELCA congregations along with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Sharon Lutheran is one of those sponsoring congregations. The funding for that sponsorship ($50/month for Sharon) will be paid by memorials given in honor of or in memory of someone. A poster near the church office lists the months of the year with blanks for members to indicate they would like to provide the sponsorship for that month. The $50 may be given to Sharon and specified as “Grace Matters”. Each month that memorial will be included in the Sharon newsletter. Make “Grace Matters” your Sunday morning wake-up call.

Board Highlights

Lay Ministry: Ray Pollard, Director

• We are exploring ideas for increasing worship attendance and contacting inactive members.
• Discussing ways to contact members-by phone or email.
• Share your ideas with our board by contacting a board member.

Church Properties: Stan Vistad, Director

• A General Contractor has been hired to begin work on the elevator shaft. Plan to have work completed before Easter.

Youth: Rebecca Green, Director

• Fundraiser at Applebee’s was a huge success raising over $1600 for ministry with our youth and families.
• Wreath Sales were also a success raising over $1400. Thank you to all who participated.
• A Youth Task Force has been formed to discern a vision for youth ministry and how it might be staffed.

Stewardship: Steve Moser, Director

• Commitment Sunday was October 19.
• Fulfilling the Dream benevolences: Grace Lutheran in New Orleans, Northwood Lutheran, St. Vincent De Paul Food Pantry.

Church in Society: Jane Winter, Director

• Looking forward to Souper Bowl Sunday of Caring On February 1, 2009

Parish Fellowship: Mary Adams, Director

Christian Education: Vicki Ronkowski, Director

Public Relations: Kristen Shea, Director

Evangelism: Kristi Houska, Director

• New Member Orientation on Sunday, Jan. 4th at 3pm
• We will welcome New Members at services on Sunday, Jan18 and Wednesday, Jan. 21.

Exedutive Committee: Alce Senechal, Executive Director

• Attend the Annual Meeting on February 8th @11:45am
• Contact Pastor John if you would like to be a delegate to the Synod Assemble May 2 & 3 in Grand Forks.

GoodSearch-Internet Search Engine

You can support the ministry of our congregation by searching the Internet with GoodSearch.com. Last year, search engines generated close to $6 billion in revenue from advertisers. With GoodSearch part of this revenue will be directed to Sharon.

We hope that not only will you use GoodSearch as your main search engine from here on out, but will also pass this message on to your friends and family. The more people who use this, the more money will go to support our ministry.

GoodSearch donates half its revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities selected by its users. The pennies quickly add up. For example, if 1,000 people searched just twice a day, we would receive an estimated $7,300 per year.

What's great is that you use GoodSearch just as you would any search engine. Again, it's powered by Yahoo!, so you get proven, high-quality results.

Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter Sharon Lutheran as the charity you want to support. The more people who use this site, the more money we'll earn so please spread the word! Just go to http://www.goodsearch.com to get started or download their toolbar at http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbars.aspx to load GoodSearch directly into your Internet browser. Together we can search the Internet and make a difference.

Remember you do not have to be a member of Sharon Lutheran to participate. Consider asking your family and friends, co-workers and neighbors to participate.

We recently received a check for $188.61 for our GoodSearch partnership. Thanks to everyone who has made a choice to use GoodSearch.

Make A Joyful Noise!

The noisy offering held during months that have five Sundays is a ministry of the board of Church and Society. The offering during November was designated to support Valley Memorial Homes Chaplaincy Program. You made a joyful noise to the tune of $516.67! What a wonderful way to have some fun and share our care for others. The next noisy offering will be held in March… start saving your coins!

Go Green!

In an effort to be good stewards of the earth, the church office will be working with the provider of our offering envelopes to reduce waste. If you are a participant in Simply Giving you will no longer receive offering envelopes. This process will take place as soon as possible as we work within the schedule of our provider. If you participate in Simply Giving and would like to continue receiving envelopes please contact Joan in the church office.

Cell Phone Recycling Drive

If you have used, deactivated cell phones taking up space in your home, or if you plan to get a new phone soon, consider giving them to The Good Deed Foundation. Collection boxes will be placed around the church to collect phones from now until May 1. Why would you want to donate to this cause? The Good Deed Foundation and the Women's Funding Network have launched a nationwide cell phone recycling program that will generate much needed funding to: 1. Support programs that lift women and families out of poverty; 2. Help provide lasting solutions for climate change, a major contributor to povertyworldwide; and 3. Provide 911 emergency phones for senior citizens and people at risk. Phones will either be refurbished for resale, programmed to dial 911 and donated to those in need, or recycled according to EPA standards. The nationwide goal of the Good Deed Foundation is to collect 250,000 phones by May 1. Please help us reach that goal! This drive is sponsored by the Women of Sharon. To learn more, go to www.gooddeedfoundation.org or watch the bulletin for cell phone facts!

Seeking Volunteers to Teach English to New Americans

No Experience Necessary! Seeking volunteers to teach English to New Americans. Visit the home of a New American once or twice a week to teach basic English and experience another culture right here in Grand Forks. Materials Provided. Call now to get started and be introduced to an eagerly waiting friend.

Memorial Cards

Valley Memorial Homes Memorial Cards are a way for individuals to extend their sympathies to a loved one or friend while providing for the residents and tenants of Valley Memorial Homes. Each card provides the opportunity to donate funds to Valley Memorial Homes. Memorial cards are available for your convenience near the church office or sanctuary. The cards and envelopes are complementary. Inside the card you will find a pre-addressed gift envelope for Valley Memorial Homes. Simply fill in the memorial card for the family and fill in the gift envelope for Valley Memorial Homes. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Sue at 787-7984.

Valley Memorial Homes 5th Annual “Down in the Valley”

On Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 2:00 p.m., voices will be raised, stories will be told and instruments will be making beautiful music all in support of Valley Memorial Homes Chaplaincy Program. Sharing their talents for this event include The Valley Chordsmen, Lutheran Humor featuring the Prairie Preachers (area clergy), Tufte Manor Handbell Choir, pianist Karen Miller and and other musical entertainment. “Down in the Valley” will be hosted by Sharon Lutheran Church, located at 1720 20th Street South in Grand Forks. Refreshments will be served with a free will offering for Valley Memorial Homes Chaplaincy Program.

Valley Memorial Homes Chaplaincy Program exists to enhance the quality of life for those who call Valley Memorial ‘home’. Chaplains Roger Brockmeyer and Larol Hursman serve residents and tenants. Some of the programs offered by the chaplains include worship services, memorial services, Bible studies, and personal visits with residents, tenants, families and staff.

“I am excited to be a part of this event and invite everyone to come out and enjoy an afternoon of great entertainment as we live out our mission of support to Valley Memorial Homes,” Roxanne Bartosh, Entertainment Chair.

Support for Adult Survivors of Suicide

S.A.S.S. (Support for Adult Survivors of Suicide). This support group is designed to offer hope, healing, and a safe place to explore your feelings and work through the grief of losing a loved one or friend through suicide. The group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm at Sharon Lutheran Church. S.A.S.S. is sponsored by T.E.A.R.S. (Together we Educate About the Realities of Suicide) And Altru Health Systems.

Money Matters

Staff and leaders of Sharon are responsible stewards of all the resources of this congregation. We appreciate the care and concern that has been shown by many as we are moving to become a stronger and healthier community of faith. The challenges are many, but the blessings are greater. Thank you for your continued support as together we grow in faith, love and obedience to the will of God.

	2008 Monthly Actual	2008 YTD	2007 Monthly Actual	2007 YTD
November YTD Operating Income:	$86,425.81	$860,078.33	$77,136.25	$914,593.05
November YTD Operating Expenses and Debt Service:	$68,058.82	$886,516.86	$89,043.23	$830,522.63

Regular, sustained giving – As people of faith, Scripture teaches us to give regularly, proportionately and first to God (first fruits). Participating in Simply Giving provides that opportunity. Your offering can be made to Sharon Lutheran through an electronic transfer of funds. Weekly, once or twice a month you can offer first to God. It is a wonderful way to grow in consistent faithful offering and it is a blessing to the church in its reliability. Forms are available on-line or at the church or contact the office. You can also sign-up online.

Baptism Celebrations

The Sacrament of Baptism marks a significant moment in the life of an individual as well as the family and the congregation as God joins us to Christ and declares us to be children of God. Sharon Lutheran Church highlights this sacrament in some very specific ways. One is by offering a “Welcome to Baptism” orientation on the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 PM. This one-hour class, led by a pastor, offers information on the theology and practical aspects of baptism for the family anticipating a baptism.

The second method of highlighting the sacrament is by focusing on baptism the second Sunday and the following Wednesday of each month. Baptisms may be scheduled at any of the services that day, and adequate time and emphasis will be devoted to the sacrament. Occasionally, because of family circumstances, a baptism may be scheduled at another church service during the month, but the encouragement is to plan ahead, in consultation with the pastors and church office, to schedule the baptism celebration on the second Sunday (or following Wednesday) of the month. If you have questions, please feel free to contact the pastors or church office.

Welcome to Baptism

To prepare for the celebration of Baptism. These important helps are offered on the first Sunday of each month from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. for those anticipating a baptism (scheduled or not yet scheduled).

“Welcome to Baptism” is intended for:

• Those expecting the birth of a child.
• Those who have recently given birth,
• Older children not yet baptized.
• Adults not yet baptized.
• Family members of those to be baptized.
• Sponsors for those being baptized.

“Welcome to Baptism” is designed to answer common questions about baptism including:

• What is baptism?
• What happens at the service of baptism?
• What is my role as a parent, sponsor, family member of the baptized?

"Welcome to Baptism” will be led by Sharon Lutheran pastors. If a baptism in your family has already happened, those involved are also welcome to participate.

Pastoral Acts

Baptisms:

• 11-16-08 GRACYN BETH GADDIE; Shawn & Amy Gaddie

Weddings:

• 11-22-08 Kevin Franks & Carolyn Homstad

Funerals:

• 11-20-08 Yvonne Hove
• 12-02-08 Brian Hunt
• 12-03-08 Rudolf Schramm

Memorial Gifts

General Fund:

• In Memory of: Brian Hunt, byMichael & Kathleen Jones

Elevator Fund:

• In Memory of: Wesley Knain, by Vidette Knain;

Sound System:

• In Memory of: Mother of Lowel Machart, by Jim & Sherryl Weisenberger

Bible Study Opportunities

WEDNESDAY AM BIBLE STUDY

The Wednesday morning Bible Study with Pastor John delves into a book of the Bible for study and discussion. This year we will study the book of Job from the Old Testament. Questions concerning human suffering and justice, such as “Why do bad things happen to good people?”, will be addressed. Along with the biblical material, we will draw on a video resource by one of the foremost scholars and authors on the book of Job, Daniel Simundson, who is professor emeritus from Luther Seminary. Everyone is welcome to join in the study (even if you weren’t part of a Wednesday study before). The hour-long study begins at 9:45 AM each Wednesday in the choir room. The coffee pot is always on and quite often snacks make their way into the room as well. Come and delve into one of the fascinating books of the Old Testament.

Education Ministry News

CHURCH SCHOOL OFFERING: During the months of January and February Church School students will be collecting monies for our friend Brittany Dvorak. Brittany and her family are members of Sharon. Bittany was recently diagnosed with Leukeia. She is currently undergoing treatments.

50% of the money collected will be sent directly to her family to help defray the costs of travel and medical expenses. The remaining 50% is given to the General Fund and supports all the ministries at Sharon. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Please remember Brittany and her family in your prayers.

Nursery News

At this time the Nursery coverage and care will be handled by Rachael Puttbrese along with the Board of Education. In the coming months the Board of Education will be reviewing the job duties of the Nursery Coordinator. Also, the Nursery is undergoing a complete cleaning and organization.

Sharon Lutheran Giving Tree

Sharon Lutheran Giving Tree–Sponsored by Education Ministries. Thank you to all the wonderful individuals and families that participated in the December 2008 Giving Tree. We were able to gift Christmas presents to 10 families which included 38 people and over 120 gifts. Special thanks to Ann Shallman in the Education Office for her work in helping organize and manage this project. It is truly a blessing to see God at work through our congregation.

Confirmation & Church School Notes

January dates to remember: No Church School - Sunday, January 4th. Church School & Confirmation resume Wednesday, January 7th.

In the month of December our 6th - 10th Grade Confirmation students focused on service.

6th - 9th Grade students participated in activites such as ringing bells for Salvation Army, visiting homeboune people, tying blankets for CVIC, serving donuts on Sunday, decorating cards for military & new members, and providing free child care for church families. This is just a sample of the service work. In total, 32 Confirmation Small Groups participated.

10th Grad students met with their mentors for a Christmas Cheer potluck. There they assembled and delivered Christmas goodie bags to Sharon Lutheran board members.

6th - 9th Grade Weekly Confirmation resumes on Wednesday, January 7th at 7:15 pm.

10th Grade Students and Mentors meet at City Wide Confirmation on Wednesday, January 29th at 7:00 pm.

Sharon Lutheran Book Group

Sharon Lutheran Book Group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Join us once or many times. We enjoy conversation and fellowship, sometimes challenging ourselves and almost always having fun! Take a look and see if there’s something you want to read in the coming months. For more info contact .

Date Change - Jan.5: I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron

With her disarming, intimate, completely accessible voice, and dry sense of humor, Nora Ephron shares with us her ups and downs in I Feel Bad About My Neck, a candid, hilarious look at women who are getting older and dealing with the tribulations of maintenance, menopause, empty nests, and life itself.

Feb. 3: Life Is So Good by George Dawson

What makes a Happy person, a happy person? In this remarkable book, George Dawson, a 101 year old man who learned to read when he was 98, reflects on the philosophy he learned from his father— a belief that “life is so good”—as he offers valuable lessons in living and a fresh, firsthand view of America during the twentieth century. Born in 1898 in Marshall, Texas, the grandson of slaves, George Dawson tells how his father, despite hardships, always believed in seeing the richness in life and trained his children to do the same. “Every morning I get up and I wonder what I might learn that day,” says George. “You just never know.”

Mar 3: Take This Bread, A Radical Conversionby Sara Miles

Raised as an atheist, Sara Miles lived an enthusiastically secular life as a restaurant cook and a writer. Them early one winter morning, for no earthly reason, she wandered into a church. “I was certainly not interested in becoming a Christian,” she writes, “or, as I thought of it rather less politely, a religious nut.” But she ate a piece of bread, took a sip of wine, and found herself radically transformed.

Apr. 7: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver

May 5: The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell

June 2: The Mighty and the Almighty by Madeleine Albright

Golden Age Club

January 9, 2009 – 2:00 PM. The Golden Age Club will gather in the new year on Friday, January 9th, at 2:00 PM in the South Hall. The program will be a fun opportunity to reminisce a bit as we share stories and laughter and memories with the “Winter Memory Lane Game.” Shirley Christian and Elaine Carlson have agreed to bring some goodies. Invite a friend or two and come for an enjoyable afternoon.

Women Circles

Mary-Martha Circle

• January 20, 9:30 pm - Meet at the church.

Rachel Circle

• January 20, 7:30 pm - 2314 S 20th St Hostess: Imogene Bjornstad.

Ruth Circle

• NO January meeting.

Hannah Circle

• January 13, 7:00pm-Hostess: Pat Cater.

Elizabeth Circle

• January 20, 7:30 pm - 335 N 50th St. Hostess: Sherryl Weisenberger.

Sarah Circle

• Meets once a month on a Wednesday afternoon. Watch for details.

Take Stock in Me...God Does!

Youth Stock will be available for purchase: Sun., January 11th, Wed., January 18th, Sun., January 18th, Wed., January 21st, Sun., January 25th. $15.00 per Stock.

Stock Holder Alert!

What an opportunity to see your Investment grow! Take Stock in our Youth! We challenge you to “Connect Four!” “Connect Four” means that you would invest in four shares of stock and in response, our group would invest four hours of community service work in the Grand Forks Area.

A La Carte

Come and enjoy a meal at Sharon during the Wednesday schedule. This is designed specifically for you and your busy schedule on Wednesdays! The following items will be available for purchase: pizza by the slice, chips, apples, carrots & ranch, soda, and candy. Food is served from 5:00—6:30 p.m. in the South Hall. December schedule: A La Carte will server Wednesday, December 3rd and 10th.

Crossroads

Crossroads is a weekly gathering of youth in grades 6-8 on Mondays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Gathering in the youth room (lower level), it’s a time for fellowship, learning and games. It’s a time to hang out with friends and talk about faith. It’s for you and your friends. Here’s what’s coming up: January 5th – Quit Your Bellyaching!, January 12th - Lighten Up, January 19th - Sour Deals, January 26th- Watch Where You Step.

Reel World

Reel World is for youth in grades 9-12. Reel World meets downstairs in the youth room each week on Wednesdays from 8:15—9:15 p.m. (NEW TIME!) Reel World is a time to get together and get real! It’s a time of conversation and food, fellowship and fun, media and faith. Bring your friends. Coming attractions: Jan. 7— Blessings and Bummers at Starbucks on Washington (RevD will buy beverages for the first five youth who show up!!!!!!), Jan. 14 — Movie, part 1, Jan. 21— Movie, part 2, Jan. 28— Citywide at the Chester Fritz 7 pm to 8:30.

3-4-5 Alive!

A weekly afternoon program for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to gather together in community for Bible learning fun through stories, games, food,& friends! This group meets on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 pm. Join us and be a part of 3-4-5 ALIVE! January schedule: Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. This year, we are learning about respect for ourselves, for our families and friends, for God’s commandments, for people who are different from us, and so much more!

Middle School Mission Trip

2009 Youthworks! Middle School Meeting, Sunday, January 4th 3 pm. Sharon Lutheran. Youth and Parents. Please let the Youth Office know if you are unable to attend.

Youth Gathering Meeting

Youth Gathering Meeting, Sunday, January 18th 11:45 am—12:45pm for youth and parents in the Fellowship Hall. November payment was due Nov 12. December payment is due Dec 10. January payment is due Jan 14. Please let the Youth Office know if you are unable to attend.

Music Ministry News

We welcome Mary Iwan to our music ministry team! Mary brings many gifts to these ministries, and we are excited to partner with her in ministry and sing God’s praises together!

Sharon Lutheran Church offers the following music ministry opportunities…

By Grace

(6th, 7th and 8th grade) meets Mondays from 6:15 - 7:00 pm in the choir room. We will meet January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

Shine!

(3rd, 4th, and 5th grade) meets Tuesdays from 4:45 - 5:15 pm in the choir room. We will meet January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th.

Bright Lights

(Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade) meets Wednesdays from 4:45 - 5:15 pm in the choir room. We will meet January 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th.

If you would like to bring snacks for Shine or Bright Lights, please sign up on the list outside the choir room. We are looking for volunteers to be present at rehearsal (no musical experience necessary!). It might be easier to volunteer your time on the same week you plan to bring a snack for the group. Thank you for being a part of this ministry!