Memory Verse – Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.“
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
- NEIGHBOR IN NEED: Patty is a senior citizen in need of snow removal to get out of her driveway at Meadow Lane & Church Rd. Please call the church office 952-474-8995, if you can help her out.
- 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.
- HELP NEEDED to take Christmas decorations down after church on Sunday, January 1. We realize it’s New Year’s Day, but the calendar isn’t kind to us & Diaconate determined it was the best day to get it done. If we have enough helping-hands, it shouldn’t take long .
- Meal & Movie resumes on Thursday, January 5 at 6 PM
- DATE for Seminar with Ray DeLaurier Saturday, January 7– Sign up sheet is in the hallway on the bulletin board.
- MISSION OF THE MONTH for December – Salvation Army. Please give generously. The Christmas Eve offering will go to Sharing & Caring Hands.
- Bountiful Food Shelf – We are still collecting! Bring items of your choice.
- New members will be welcomed on January 22. Prospective new members, need to contact Grant PRIOR to January 22.
- From the Financial Secretary: All year end donations must be postmarked, or physically be at the church by December 31. Any donations, even PREdated, 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
- Financial Secretary needed in 2023. Please prayerfully consider doing this important job. New members also needed on Trustees &
Diaconate. See a board member if you are interested in serving. - 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.