Memory Verse: John 15:9-11 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
Message from Pastor Grant Hill – from December Newsletter: I cannot think of another church that honors and celebrates Christmas like Minnewashta Church. I am not suggesting Minnewashta church is “better” than other churches. Merely the fact that the beautiful decorations in the sanctuary, the warmth of our service and the heart of our congregation to honor Jesus at Christmas is outstanding. We are truly blessed to call Minnewashta church our home church! I have often heard it said… from Thanksgiving through Christmas is one of the loneliest times of year for many people. That being said, Christmas is the “BEST” time of year to invite someone to church to help fill that void of loneliness. Jesus was born into the world to bring hope, love, and forgiveness to all people. Jesus is the Father’s gift to all people. And He is the “BEST” gift possible. Let’s help bring the greatest gift of all to our friends and family this Christmas season and invite them to our beautiful church to celebrate Jesus this Christmas season.
Debra and I love you and we love our church,
Pastor Grant
- MISSION OF THE MONTH – DECEMBER – Salvation Army – is an international movement, an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Their vision is to be a place where people of all ages live in safe and sustainable communities, in which differences are respected and people are empowered to learn, work, and worship in freedom. Please give generously to this important organization. As always 1st Sunday MOM is for the Minnewashta Benevolence Fund.
- NEW DATE for seminar with Ray DeLaurier is Saturday, January 7. Please sign up on the board in the hallway, or call the church office 952-474-8995.
- New members will be welcomed on January 22. Prospective new members, need to contact Grant PRIOR to January 22.
- We are taking a break from Thursday night “Meal and a Movie.” We will resume with “The Chosen” in January.
- Bountiful Baskets Food Shelf – We are still collecting! Bring items of your choice.
- The church directory will be updated. If you have moved or are a new member and would like to be included, please send your information to the office at churchminnewashta1@gmail.com.
- From the Financial Secretary: All year end donations must be postmarked, or physically be at the church by December 31. Any donations, even PRE-dated, cannot be accepted if put in the donation box on Sunday, January 1. If mailed, I would appreciate if checks could be received even BEFORE December 31. If you are having a donation sent from a Financial Institution, be aware that they do not always note the name of the giver. If you have authorized a year end donation, please let me know. Thank you. Jan Reed
- ANNUAL MEETING will be held after the service on Sunday, January 29. ALL REPORTS are DUE in the office NO LATER than NOON on Wednesday, January 18.
- Financial Secretary needed in 2023. Please prayerfully consider doing this important job.
- Get in the habit of using the CALENDAR link on the website. You can find it on the ‘What’s Happening’ drop down menu. It’s the place to find a meeting or to see if the building is in use.
- If you have an item for the Sunday Announcements, please get your request to the church office by Wednesday.