December 2015

W o r d s o f H o p e

Please bring dozen treats

for the Fellowship

time following the

program.

Christmas Eve Service 5:30 pm Christmas Day Julotta Service 6:30 am

What is Julotta? (pronounced yule’–lah-tah)

A traditional, Scandinavian, predawn, candle-lit worship Christmas morning. Carols sung in candle glow as we open our hearts to receive Christ anew. Bring a light breakfast-style item to share as we gather afterward for fellowship. If you are willing to read or volunteer for the service, please call Gary Noble at 310-3546.

Children’s Program Practice

Sat. Dec. 12 9-10:30 am

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Tues. Dec. 8 ~ 6-8 pm Christmas Caroling at the Dream Center & giving gifts to the residents. Bring cookies, treats, or snacks if possible. Meet at the Dream Center, 529 16

th Ave. N, St. Cloud.

320-656-1550

www.dreamcenterstcloud.org

Everyone is cordially invited to join us for caroling and for this meaning-ful activity. Questions? Contact Jan Wilde.

The Dream Center works with men coming from jails and prisons helping them become productive, contributing members of our community.

Congregational Meeting Sun. Dec. 6 A short congregational meeting is being planned to follow the service. We will be discussing and voting on the 2016 budget and the proposed full-time position for Family Life Ministry.

Children’s Christmas Program December 13 ~ 10 am

Join us for

“A Night to Remember” Please bring 2 dozen cookies or snacks to share.

Please bring 2 dozen cookies or snacks to share.

Stephanie Vang svang042@gmail.com | 651-403-0081

Wednesdays 6-8 pm

7th-12th grade

Youth Nights: Dec. 2, 9, 16

Youth Bell Ringing December 12 Time: tbd

Youth Hang-Out-Day December 19 Time: tbd

Camp Shamineau Winter Wipeout Retreat Jan 15-17, 2016 (suggested date) Please ask your parents prior to letting me know. Sign-up sheets and permission forms in the Youth Room. Scholarships are available to help pay part of registration fee. http://www.shamineau.org/CampShamineau/Forms/2016WWOInfoLetter.pdf

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Thursday, December 3 6 pm

6th Annual Progressive Dinner held entirely at Hope

Appetizers

Carols & Inspiring Words

Soups/Breads

Desserts

Ladies: Invite someone to join you.

Sign up in the Welcome Center.

Indicate if childcare is needed.

Thank You! -- Thanksgiving 2015 Thank you, family of Hope, for your long hope for campus, for your hospitality to students and families of academia, and for your continued prayers and investment in me and our joint work for the kingdom. Grateful for you, Kirsten Wagenius, Intervarsity-SCSU

Thank You! On behalf of the board of Education, Administration, Staff and Students of St. Cloud School Dist. 742, I would like to thank you for your donation of school supplies. Our students benefit by your generosity. Thank you for your interest and support of our school district. It is much appreciated. Willie L. Jett II, Superintendent

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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

29 1st Sunday

In Advent

9 am Class 10 am Worship

30

6 pm Heritage Girls 6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study-Liv. Rm

1 6:30 pm NA 7pm Men’s BSF

2

6:30 pm Choir

6:30-8pm Youth Group

3

9 am Women’s Bible Study-Liv Rm

6-8 pm Women’s

Progressive Dinner

4

5 Homeschool Group 7:30-6:30pm

6 2nd Sunday

In Advent

Communion Benevolent Fund

9 am Class 10 am Worship

7

6 pm Heritage Girls

6:30 pm Women’s Bible Study Christmas Off site

8 5:30 ARC

6:30 pm

Caroling/ Dream Center

6:30 pm NA

7pm Men’s BSF

9 6:30 pm Choir

6:30-8pm Youth Group

10

9 am Women’s Bible Study-Liv Rm

6:30 pm Elder Meeting Kitchen in use

11

6:30 Club56

12 8-9 am Men’s

Breakfast Kitchen

9-10:30 am Children’s Practice

Youth Bell Ringing

13 3rd Sunday

In Advent

9am Class 10am Children’s Program

14

6 pm Heritage Girls

15

6:30 pm NA 7pm Men’s BSF

16

6:30 pm Choir

6:30-8pm Youth Group

17

9 am Women’s Bible Study Off-site

18 Newsletter Deadline

19

Youth Hang-Out- Day

20 4thd Sunday

In Advent

9:00 Class 10:00 Worship

21

7 pm Piano Recital Ridpath

22 6:30 pm NA 7pm Men’s BSF

23

24

5:30 pm

Christmas Eve Service Office Closed

25

6:30 am

Julotta Service

Merry Christmas!

26

11:30am Community Meal

27

No Class

10:00 Worship

Classes resume Jan. 10

28

29

30

31

1 Happy New Year!

December 2015

Luke 2:13-14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Hope Covenant Church 336 4th Ave. S St. Cloud, MN 56301

December 2015

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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM Lead Pastor: Keith Meyer Christian Ed. Kathy Armbrust Worship: Eldon Stump Youth: Stephanie Vang Facilities: Pam Schirmers Office: Janelle Rudningen Council Members: Roger Eriksson, Chair Dick Owen, previous Chair; Lori Engevik, Tracy Eriksson, Beth Krueger, Ruth Kaczor, Cheryl Larson/ Jessica Olson, Gary Noble, Ellis & Barb Scheevel, Pam Schirmers, Glenn & Sharon Scuteri, Lowell Larson, Rosie Lommel/Joanne Reinhart,

Elders: Keith Olson, Scott Bjorklund, Bob Koubsky, Keith Krueger, Laurie Summerland, Audrey Kamphenkel

Christian Education Hour 9:00 am Worship 10:00 am Office Hours 9-2pm Tuesday through Friday

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

US POSTAGE PAID

ST. CLOUD, MN

PERMIT #999

Children’s Program Sun. Dec. 13 - 10 am

Christmas Eve 5:30 pm

Christmas Day 6:30 am