C U this Sunday@10!  Don't forget to sign up for Servapalooza, too!

Worship and Education Intertwined!  Come at 10:00 to the sanctuary and enjoy a great time of worship and learning together.  Skits, music, crafts for the kids, participation by all, very cool graphics, take-aways, practical and fun!  (9:00 no educational hour, but there will be Chancel Choir Rehearsal)

In Our Prayers:

PUMPKIN CARVING

Please join us for pumpkin carving on Sunday, October 23rd in Fellowship Hall following worship service. Bring your own perfect Halloween pumpkin and a snack to share. The Fellowship Ministry will provide lunch and carving tools.

YOUTH NEWS

Make a Duct Tape Wallet Middle and High School youth we'll be meeting on Wednesday, Oct 26 from 6:00 - 7:30 to make duct tape wallets. We'll have the supplies and teach you how to make one. Make one for yourself or give it as a gift. Friends are welcome! Hope to see you there!

SERVAPALOOZA

DONATIONS NEEDED ~

FOR BIRTHDAY PARTY IN A BAG

Cake mix  –  Frosting  -- Candles  –  Plates  –  Napkins

Handmade birthday cards -- Birthday gift bags big enough to hold the items

Party hats, decorations

FOR COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES

Food such as:  granola bars, homemade cookies, small bags of chips, candy, microwave popcorn, tea, hot chocolate, gum, etc.  Other small items such as:  personal care items, deck of cards,  note cards, sudoku book, etc. 

FOR CHURCH WORLD SERVICE KITS

One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)

One washcloth -- One wide-tooth comb -- One nail clipper

One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper) -- One toothbrush (in original packaging)

Six standard size Band-Aids®

 FOR FAMILY SERVICES TEEN PROGRAM

Small diapers (disposable)

Washcloths -- Baby book or stuffed animal

$$ -- If you are able to make a financial contribution for supplies, we would be ever so grateful!  Please indicate on your check that it is for Servapalooza or put cash in an envelope indicating that it is for Servapalooza.   Thank you very much!

SEARCHING FOR THE BEST

BARS EVER

FOR EMPTY BOWLS 2011

DATE: NOVEMBER 13, 2011

We know you have them!!!!!

Food sensitivity has doubled in the last two years in Oshkosh and we are hoping to make some financial contributions to Oshkosh Area Food Pantries with an evening of Empty Bowls.

We know you have some very special bar recipes and we are searching for a donation of 3 dozen of your BEST bars to serve as part of the menu for Empty Bowls.

To help, the bars need to be:

1. Pre-cut, covered and on disposable plates or containers. If you are willing we would love the recipe for your bars as well.

2. If you are willing to be part of this community effort, please email Sue Heft  at sheft@new.rr.com or call her at 231-1424.

The bars will be part of a menu including soup donations, artisan breads and art pieces.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

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GLORIA!

Mark Your calendar to be here Saturday evening, October 29, for the most glorious concert ever presented in the 100 history of our sanctuary!

TONIGHT!

(in the Sanctuary)

October 20th at 7:30 p.m., the Oshkosh North High School String and Symphony Orchestras will be performing a Concert of Remembrance, honoring and acknowledging individuals and events surrounding significant dates and milestones in our history, including the 10th anniversary of September 11th, Veterans Day, and the 150th anniversary of the Civil War.  Everyone is welcome to come join the Oshkosh North Orchestra students and their director, Yukiko Grine, to experience music that depict aspects of war, peace, and hope.

Olivia Seeley 9th grade from our church is playing!

GALLERY

WALK

and

CONCERT!

On Saturday November 5th First Congregational Church will be hosting Gallery Walk as part of our Centennial Celebration.  Marty Robinson & Friends will be playing  jazz sets from six until nine in our beautiful sanctuary. We will also be serving sweets and beverages in the narthex for all to enjoy while you listen to the music.  Bring your friends and family for a great night out.  Donations are appreciated

Save the Date!

EMPTY BOWLS

2011

November 13, 2011

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Becket's

501 City Center, Oshkosh, WI

Empty Bowls is a nation-wide, grass roots movement designed to benefit local food pantries.  Local artists create ceramic bowls, which are used to serve a simple meal of soup and bread.  Soups are donated by area restaurants.  Local bakers bake artisan breads. Guests select a bowl for their meal and are allowed to keep the bowl as a reminder of hunger in our community.  Gift Baskets featuring ceramic pieces and artisan breads will also be available along with this year’s edition of painted chairs and quilts.  The event will take place at Becket’s at City Center, Oshkosh.   All proceeds go to the food pantries of Oshkosh. 

Tickets are $28 for a bowl and meal ($25 if purchased in advance$15 for the meal only, and $10 for a child 12 & under. 

Tickets and order forms will be available at : 

Bergman’s Fine Jewelry  420 Main St.  Oshkosh, WI.  920-233-8525

 Becket’s  501 City Center, Oshkosh, WI.      920-230-3333

Advance ticket sales appreciated, but tickets will be available at the door.

Tickets ALSO available at the church office.