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The February EyeOpener
Click here to download a PDF file of the church newsletter. Sunday School Notice There will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on February 17th due to President's Day weekend. Quilting News Blankets - Do you have old blankets that you are not using? They can be used as fillers in mission quilts. Just leave them in the Narthex or the basement . Quilting is going very well. Everyone seems to find jobs to do. Please join us if you are interested. We meet on Wednesdays anytime after 9:00 a.m. Church Angels – That is what we call those people who leave materials for us. Thank you all so much. Confirmation Here are a few key dates to keep in mind, save, and put on your calendars for the coming year:
Camp Work Days Mark your calendars and rally the members of your congregation for Camp Hiawatha and Camp Vermilion Work Days! They are a time to prepare the sites for our summer camping season and we can't do that without your help! 2019 dates Camp Hiawatha - April 27 Camp Vermilion - May 18 8:00 - 9:30 - Registration with rolls and coffee available 8:30 - 12:30 - The work happens! 12:30 - Lunch 1:30 - The work continues for as long as people are able to stay. A list of specific projects and goals for 2019 at Hiawatha or Vermilion is available by contacting the camp office. Additional details on each day will be mailed to VLM member congregations in April. If you have suggestions or ideas about doing a specific project, please contact the VLM Office at (800) 331-5148 or email VLM. Camp Rejuve Jr. High Rejuve (grades 7-9) February 22-23, 2019 at Camp Vermilion Elementary Rejuve (grades 3-6) March 8-9, 2019 – Camp Hiawatha Elementary Rejuve (grades 3-6) March 15-16, 2019 – Camp Vermilion Camper Rejuves are a great way to get back to camp during the school year, or to check out camp for the upcoming summer! You'll get your camp fix on this 23 hour overnight - games, campfire, songs, friends, learning, and of course, great camp food. Cost: $50 per camper. A $15 non-refundable deposit is due with your registration. Churches are welcome to register as a group, with a deposit to hold your spots.(One adult leader is free with every 8 campers when coming with a church group) When: Registration begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and the program ends following supper on Saturday (about 6:00 p.m.). More information will be sent to all registered campers. Space for these retreats is limited so we encourage you to register early. To register, please call the camp office at (800) 331-5148 or fill out and send a retreat registration form. Emergency Contact In the absence of a pastor...in the event of an emergency, please contact D. Maki. |
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Last Updated 2/1/19