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WEEK ELEVEN OF THE 2022 SEASON!
THE VIKINGS WIN SEVEN IN A ROW!
NOW THEY'RE LEGIT!
I heard it last Sunday after the Vikings won their game. One of the sportscasters said something like, "It seems the Vikings are legit." Finally our winning team gets some recognition!
Thanksgiving Day is almost here. Our national observance began when on October 3, 1863, Abraham Lincoln said in a speech, "I do therefore invite my fellow citizens in every part of the United States, and also those who are at sea and those who are sojourning in foreign lands, to set apart and observe the last Thursday of November next, as a day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who dwelleth in the Heavens."
Lincoln declared a day to give recognition to God for our blessings and bounties, which he said, "are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come." Our hearts, Lincoln said, are "habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God."
It's true. We can become insensitive to all that God gives to us. We can take for granted our blessings and bounties. So we set aside a time to give recognition to God on Thursday, November 24, 2022. This is a day, a whole day - not just a prayer before the big meal - an entire day of Thanksgiving and Praise to our God.
Every Sunday we give thanksgiving and praise to God during morning worship at 10 a.m. We look at our lives in context of God's providence, guidance and care, and we are inspired to live as God's people.
Our Sunday school kids age 3 to grade 5 continue to meet each Sunday during worship. Hospitality Time is served after worship. And we accomplish it all before the Vikings play at noon (or 3:25 p.m. in the case of this Sunday).
It's a great time to be in the game at church.
See you Sunday!
You're part of Team Jesus!
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PASTOR DAVID'S MESSAGE TOMORROW
THE WORD OF THE SEASON IS "THANKING".
REMOVE FOUR LETTERS AND YOU GET "KING".
THAT IS THE CHURCH'S WORD FOR THE SEASON.
PASTOR DAVID'S MESSAGE WILL INCLUDE A GREAT TALE THAT HELPS US TO UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS FOR JESUS TO BE OUR KING.
BECAUSE AS WE KNOW, JESUS WASN'T LIKE ANY OTHER KING WE'RE FAMILIAR WITH.
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ONE LAST DAY WITH THE QUILT!
Come and get up close and personal with the Lake City Community Quilt, created for Lake City's 150th Celebration. The quilt is double sided and is full of artistic talent and community spirit! This photo was taken in the entryway of our church where the quilt is on display for Sunday, and then it moves on.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL IS COOL!
Our Sunday school welcomes all kids kids age 3 to grade 5. Kids remain in worship each Sunday morning until their "Time For Kids" with Pastor David, and then they go downstairs to their learning space.
See you Sundays at 10 a.m.!
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WEDNESDAYS, 6:30-7:30 P.M.
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HOSPITALITY TIME IS ON!
STAY A WHILE AFTER WORSHIP.
AND SIGN UP TO SERVE.
SERVING HOSPITALITY CAN BE VERY SIMPLE AND FUN.
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THE BEST SEASON TO SING!
Christmas is the best season for choir music, and the choir plans to share music in worship in December every Sunday before Christmas.
Our rehearsals are on select Wednesdays, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
We will be singing some terrific arrangements for 2-part mixed choir, which are ideal for our size of group.
Our choir welcomes singers to join us. We use recorded music and piano to help us learn the songs. You can even practice the songs at home with online music in between our regular Wednesday night rehearsals.
We rehearse two to three Wednesdays each month and we sing in morning worship two to three Sundays each month.
If you are interested in singing with us, please call the church at 651-345-3865 and leave a message with your phone number, or email us at lakecityucc.org.
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You can find Pastor David's previous Sunday email messages in the archives on our website. Click the image.
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CHRISTMAS IS HERE!
Come and see the latest inventory at our Pass It On Thrift Shop, located two doors down from the church, at 118 North Oak Street. We are full of seasonal décor, clothing, housewares, and curious finds, all at low prices, and all donated by generous people like yourself. We donate thousands of dollars to community organizations that serve others, passing on the blessings we have received. On each Third Thursday, all clothing and shoes are half price. Sales happen regularly. Follow us on Facebook. Consider being a volunteer. Hours: Mon. 10-4, Thurs. 4-7, Sat. 9-12. Phone: 651-345-4901.
Click the image above to see what's new on our Facebook page.
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To find back issues of The Flow Newsletter, click the image.
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DO GOOD!
IT CHANGES LIVES.
IT CHANGES OUR LIVES.
IT'S SO SIMPLE AND SO POWERFUL.
DO GOOD!
Thank you for your financial support!
If you are unable to attend in-person worship, you may continue to make financial contributions through electronic transfer, and through checks in the mail.
Thank you for your generosity and spirit of giving.
Mail your offerings to:
First Congregational Church UCC
114 North Oak Street
Lake City, MN 55041
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WORSHIP WHILE YOU SIP
It's okay to bring your favorite coffee brew, tea, or water to enjoy in your pew during morning worship. Fill up your travel mug or to-go cup.
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Click the new logo to visit the new website for the Lake City Food Shelf. You can sign up to become a volunteer, make an online donation, learn about food assistance, find business hours, and see what else the food shelf is doing for Lake City.
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