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Sunday's Service: January 8, 2012 |
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In Our Prayers
Give thanks for successful surgeries and ongoing recoveries for Ted Wojahn and grandson Curt.
Centennial Organ Concert, This Saturday
Our Casavant Opus 469 pipe organ will be bursting with joy as we celebrate its 100th birthday, Jared Stellmacher regaling us with sparkling pieces by Bach, Franck, Widor, and more! Jared, who studied organ here with Joanne, has dazzled us before, and this concert will be no different. The audience will get to be part of it too, singing that old, sturdy hymn of the faith, O God, Our Help in Ages Past. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. -- you may want to be here early for close parking and "your" pew! An elegant reception will follow.
Jared is the Director of Music and Organist at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hinsdale, Illinois. With degrees from UW Madison and Yale Institute of Sacred Music, Jared is recognized as one of the finest young organists in the country. Come and enjoy his great skills on our wonderful instrument.
Life Long LearningJanuary 8, 2012 SUICIDE PREVENTION Presenter: Doug Bisbee, Community for Hope Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among Americans between the ages of 15-24 and the second leading cause of death among those between the ages of 25-34. Equally alarming is the fact that since 2007 there has been a rise in suicide among veterans. Many suicides can be prevented, but not all. On a nationwide basis, approximately 32,500 deaths are attributed to suicide annually. This is a low number because it is sometimes difficult to prove suicide. More than 240,500 people are devastated by suicide each year. Also, the risk of death by suicide is 2-3 times greater in youth who feel they may be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered or questioning. LGBTQ youths' ability to "blend in" with other youth; and bullying can affect the rate of attempts. Community for Hope was established in 2001 in response to a growing number of teen suicides in Oshkosh. While their initial focus was on teen suicide, their current focus includes all age groups. Doug Bisbee executive director of the Community for Hope will join us this morning to tell us how to recognize if someone we know might be suicidal, and how to help them, if they are. **************************************************************** At times the Adult Ed Ministry Group sets aside a Sunday or two to discuss topical magazine articles or other pertinent issues; Jan. 15 will be one of those Sundays. Sojourners Magazine recently published an article entitled “Which Side Are You On?,” which discusses the two diametrically opposed ways of being people of the same God. This thought-provoking piece was written by Wes Howard-Brook, a teacher at Seattle University, and also the author of Unveiling Empire, Becoming Children of God, and “Come Out, My People!” The article can be found online at http://www.sojo.net/magazine/2011/12/which-side-are-you. But for those who do not wish to log onto the site, create a user name/password, etc. for this free site, we are including the article with this week's Member Bridge. Feel free to read this article at your leisure and then join us this morning to discuss it. (You may want to print off a copy and bring it to church in case you want to refer to it during the discussion.) We look forward to seeing you Sunday, Jan. 15 beginning at 9am in the church Lounge. January 15th discussion: See the article to print by clicking here. You will find it under the newsletter section on the front page, right hand side. 2012 ENVELOPES! Just a reminder the envelopes are in the narthex if you requested them on your pledge form. If you forgot to check the appropriate box, and still want envelopes, please contact Cynthia in the office. Thanks.
17th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
Monday, January 16, 2012
Registration: 4:30 p.m.
$20 per person or $200 for a table. RSVP by Monday, January 9, 2012. To inquire about reservations or if you have questions about the event's essay contest or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the UW Oshkosh Equity & Affirmative Action Office at (920) 424-2296 or send an email to: afaction@uwosh.edu
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FCC Are you interested in more information about the church or about membership? Please contact the church office (office @ FCCoshkosh.org) to sign up for the class. The next Newcomers Class will be January 29, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. There will be snacks!
Unique Volunteer Opportunity Point In Time (PIT) Homeless Count Volunteers are needed for the hours of 10 pm and 1am on January 25th 2012. Volunteers will participate in teams, led by a team leader, and will enter the community to identify homeless individuals not currently receiving help with housing. In Wisconsin, the PIT is a mandatory activity for many state-funded homeless programs and is intended to help strengthen the service impact of homeless programming in our state. The Oshkosh PIT works closely with the Oshkosh Police Department, local homeless service providers, and members of the Winnebagoland Housing Coalition Warm clothes and an ability to join a community team between the hours of *10pm and 1am* on January 25, 2011. If you are interested in volunteering or learning more about the PIT, please contact local PIT coordinator Brent Wojnowski at brentw@advocap.org or (920) 948-0924 YOUTH NEWS!
Middle and High School Youth... Join us next Friday, January 13 at 6:30 pm - Saturday, January 14 at 9:00 am for a Lock-in themed 'Jesus has left the building'. This service related Lock in will have us learning about the warming Shelter and helping the Christine Ann Center. There will also be time for hanging out and having fun. Hope to see you there, friends are welcome. E-mail Sandie@fccoshkosh.org for more details.
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