Weekly Announcements - 2024.12.06
Date
Fri, Dec 6 2024, 5:08pm EST
Location
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Local Announcements:
Sabbath Services for December 7th, 2024: This week's Sabbath will be held at the Freedom Hall (349 W Birchwood St, Morton, IL 61550) @ 1:30pm. The services will also be webcast on our local congregational website (link for local webcast) as well as offered via audio only for those who would like to call in (701.791.9819). These connections typically go live about 15-minutes prior to the start of services.
Song Leader: Mr. Dan Apartian
Sermonette: Mr. Jack Radebaugh
Sermon: Mr. Gary Petty [video]
Sermonette: Mr. Jack Radebaugh
Sermon: Mr. Gary Petty [video]
Ekamas in Terre Haute
Upcoming Events:
Dec 14th: Congregational Meal & Game Night @ Freedom Hall
Dec 28th: State of the Congregation & Pizza Dinner @ Freedom Hall
Dec 28th: State of the Congregation & Pizza Dinner @ Freedom Hall
Jan 11th: Potluck & Game Night @ Freedom Hall
Feb 3rd: Safe Harbor Meal Prep @ Salvation Army
Feb 8th: Congregational Meal & Game Night @ Freedom Hall
Feb 9th: Superbowl Get Together @ Dan Apartian's
Congregational Meal & Game Night: On December 14th, we'll have another group dinner together followed by a game night. Like we did last year, we'll do a combined meal (main dish, salad, and hot drinks supplied) and ask folks to bring desserts, cold drinks, or sides that they could share. We aim to keep the per-person pricing at around $3-4 and ask that those who are able to pass along payment to either Kim Olar or Bill Conway.
State of the Congregation Input: Our “State of the Congregation” meeting is coming up at the end of December. If you have any input on a topic you would like to hear a message on, an area of that Bible that you’d like us to do a study, an outreach program, a congregational activity, or any other idea, please let me or one of the other elders know.
Outreach opportunities: This coming Spring, we will have a few opportunities to lend a hand in our local community. If you have the ability and desire, please get in touch with Dan Apartian on where you might be able to help out.
1.) Safe Harbor meal prep - February 3rd - need six to eight volunteers
2.) MidWest Food Bank - (one evening on one of the following days: February 12, 18, 24-26, March 3-6) - need up to 10 adult volunteers
Congregational Directory: If you have not yet signed onto the online congregational directory, created your account, or would like some help with getting your contact information and/or picture uploaded, please feel free to reach out and ask Nathan Ekama or Dan Apartian for a hand.
Health & Safety Protocols: We ask that any who exhibit symptoms of illness practice the biblical principle of quarantine.
Regional Announcements:
REMINDER - Winter Family Weekend Registration: The Cincinnati, Ohio Winter Family Weekend is coming soon! Opening night is Tuesday, Dec. 24, with events running through Saturday evening, Dec. 28.
It’s IMPERATIVE to check wfw.ucg.org frequently for updates and important instructions. General registration is now, Nov. 14–29.
Please visit the website for specific registration details. You’ll also find information about the hotel and eligible booking dates there.
Home Office Announcements:
Video from the COE Chairman: Council of Elders Chairman, Tim Pebworth, has prepared a four-minute video for our brethren to view on YouTube in advance of the December 9–12 Council meetings. Instead of a written letter to us all, Mr. Pebworth has once again decided to present a video message. Here is a link to that video: https://youtu.be/uBdOsfRdA4I.
Articles and Writers Needed for Compass Check: Do you have an idea for an article for our teen magazine, Compass Check? Or, maybe you’re willing to write, but need an idea? Regardless of your age or writing experience, we would love to see what you have to offer.
The process of writing for Compass Check is easy and fun. Plus, if you’re a student, you might be able to use it to get some extra credit! If you have an idea or would like to learn more about writing for Compass Check, please contact us at compasscheck@ucg.org.
The process of writing for Compass Check is easy and fun. Plus, if you’re a student, you might be able to use it to get some extra credit! If you have an idea or would like to learn more about writing for Compass Check, please contact us at compasscheck@ucg.org.
Teen Instagram Account: We are using the existing Compass Check account to share encouraging and fun spiritually uplifting content, including Q&A’s, updates on local events and special sneak peeks of ongoing projects. We would also encourage feedback of content you would like to see. This project is specifically for our youth, and we want to hear from you! Make sure to follow us at compasscheck on Instagram (instagram.com/compasscheck) and DM us for any more info, suggestions and questions.
Light of Hope Helpline: The United Church of God is providing a new service available to its ministry and members. Light of Hope is a helpline supported by Church members who are licensed social workers, counselors and other clinical professionals.
They will provide mental health and addiction resources to those in need including individual, couple, family and teen consultation. These specialists will also assist in connecting people in need with appropriate resources in their communities while keeping all information confidential.
The Light of Hope helpline is available at any time. When you call, it will initially record your message so that one of our professionals can respond within 24 hours. This service is also provided in several different languages including Spanish, French and German.
Light of Hope also plans to develop online materials on a variety of topics such as depression, anxiety, stress management, suicidal thoughts, communication skills, problem solving strategies, teen issues, parenting issues, etc.
The helpline number is (888) 241-6211.
They will provide mental health and addiction resources to those in need including individual, couple, family and teen consultation. These specialists will also assist in connecting people in need with appropriate resources in their communities while keeping all information confidential.
The Light of Hope helpline is available at any time. When you call, it will initially record your message so that one of our professionals can respond within 24 hours. This service is also provided in several different languages including Spanish, French and German.
Light of Hope also plans to develop online materials on a variety of topics such as depression, anxiety, stress management, suicidal thoughts, communication skills, problem solving strategies, teen issues, parenting issues, etc.
The helpline number is (888) 241-6211.
Prayer Updates: The home office has created a web page where church members may access recent church-wide prayer requests at any time. The address is register.ucg.org/intranet/PrayerRequests and the password for the page may be obtained from your pastor.
Job Opportunities: Details about any of the current job postings for the Church may be reviewed at ucg.org/members/news/current-job-openings.
Beyond Today: Beyond Today airs locally in Illinois (Springfield/Decatur/Champaign) on WICD 15 ABC, Sundays at 10:00 a.m..
**BT content is also available via our YouTube channel and via Roku and other smart devices.**
**BT content is also available via our YouTube channel and via Roku and other smart devices.**
Online UCG Radio from Australia for the whole world: The online radio station for United Church of God is now streaming 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. You can listen to booklet and magazine readings, Bible readings, Bible Q&As, sermons, Bible class lectures, podcasts, the BT Daily series, music and more! A radio schedule in PDF can be downloaded which will show you upcoming programs. You can reach it easily on your computer at https://www.ucg.org.au/radio or from the UCG Streaming Radio app that allows you to listen on your mobile device. Simply search your app store for "UCG Radio" to install the free app.
