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SERVAPALOOZA!People of Faith Serving Others - An Interfaith Adventure! Partnering with the Emmaus Ecumenical Catholic Community, Oshkosh Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Congregation B'nai Israel & Zen River Sangha FIRST: We’ll meet in Fellowship Hall at 9:00 a.m. for a light breakfast, fellowship, instructions and a brief time of worship. NEXT: We’ll put hands and feet on our faith in service together! Projects are available for all ages and abilities. Some are at the church and some in the community. Walk-Ins welcome or call or email Cynthia in the church office to sign up. In Our Prayers:Tom and Val Williams. Lois Elliot All those who are being treated for cancer. November Tidings is available on the website. Click Here to get to the website and see the lastest copy as well as be able to print a November activites calendar. First Tuesdays . . . November 1st . . . this coming Tuesday, at noon. This month our own Joyce Andrews, accompanied by Carmen Shaw, will, in the spirit of our Centennial celebration, present Victorian Parlor Ballads. Come to enjoy the music, followed by the fabulous luncheon. The meal crew is always welcoming to more helpers -- just show up at the kitchen Monday morning, and/or Tuesday morning. Helpers are needed for set-up, food prep, serving, and clean-up. Our friends from the Emmaus Community join with us -- how about you? Thanks! 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.
Attention Children of all ages! Butter making for Empty Bowls Project On Saturday November 12th at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall We will be making butter from whipping cream and salt. Please let Suz Heft know if you can come 410-3597. Come shake it up with us.! You're invited to Hanging of the Greens Sunday, December 4 Pot Luck following worship In preparing our already beautiful sanctuary for the glorious Advent season and the celebration of the birth of Christ, the tradition of Hanging of the Greens is a perfect event for the whole family. Sponsored by the Fellowship Ministry, it takes a lot of hands to be successful. Please contact Kitty Day at kday3@new.rr.com or call her at 385-1955 to let us know in which of the following activities you would like to participate: · set up for the Pot Luck · clean up after our meal · decorate trees · create pew swags · hang garland · child care · crafts with children Join us for some fellowship, fun and food! |
Lorie Yaste-Zajicek
Raised as a Southern Baptist, Lorie belonged to her childhood church for much of her life because, like so many of us, it seemed to fit at the time. But she was eventually drawn to First Congregational Church by its welcoming acceptance of all and its willingness, openness and and encouragement of its members to explore their faith. She was also hooked by a prayer she heard prayed here that said "I commit all I know of myself to all I know of you."
Now a member for about 20 years, Lorie initially became involved with the choir and through Habitat for Humanity, but these days is a church school teacher and a member of the New Member Development Ministry Group. She feels blessed by the deep friendships she has developed over the years.
One of her favorite things about FCC is the wide acceptance of all and the freedom its members have to express and explore different faith practices and beliefs. One example of that, she says, is the ability she and her husband, Russ, had to combine his Catholic traditions and her FCC practices in their wedding ceremony. It helped make Russ feel welcome in the church, something that was important to both of them.
Lorie is an educator of more than 25 years and is currently an elementary school principal. Married for nearly six years, Lorie and Russ have two canine "kids," named Bryce and Morgan, that they share their lives with when not at work or involved in church activities.
Lorie feels that in order for FCC to grow it is important to continue getting the message out about what the church stands for and how open and accepting it is.
 Gloria! concert this Saturday . . . 7:30 p.m. . . . come and celebrate the greatness of God, and give thanks for our sacred space! A choir of 50, brass ensemble, percussion, our pipe organ . . . a truly inspiring time awaits you. Tickets are available in the office until noon Friday -- $15 for adults, $5 for students. Tickets at the door will be $20 for adults, $5 for students. Give the office a call: 231-7520.
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
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