Please see document attached.

NOVEMBER ENCOUNTER COMPLETE.doc

Schedule

• November 3 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship/Communion
• November 6 @ 6:30 p.m. – Choir
• November 10 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship, Baptism Service

Announcements

• November 3 is the Annual Hog Roast Dinner at The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Montevideo. See poster on bulletin board.
• November 4 at 6:00 p.m. “Cyber Safety – Catching Up With High Tech Kids presented at YME Little Theater. See poster on bulletin board.
• Santa’s Sleigh for YMC Family Services is requesting your support. Please refer to the poster on the bulletin board.**The Prairie Arts Chorale presents their 2013 fall concert series “For the Sake of the Children”. Featured selections include “Prayer of the Children” and “Calling My Children Home” and children’s choirs will join in singing “Look at the World”. Local performances are on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Marshall, November 16 at 7:30 pm at Unity Christian Reformed Church in Prinsburg or November 17 at 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Morris. Visit http://www.prairieartschoraleorg/ for more sites and information.

Joys and Concerns:

• Concerns: Eileen Woklow, Julie’s Mom recovering from surgery, Terry’s cousin Daryl, people of Syria, Saudi Arabian women who chose to drive yesterday (for protection) and pregnant women being targeted by assassins.
• Joys: Barbershop music last evening and from the performers (thank you), celebration of life for Chuck Waibel, Terri traveled to San Francisco, stories of justice work going on throughout the world, thanks to Bill for directing the choir (Bill is going to Arizona Tuesday), sunshine and good day of harvest.

Schedule:

• October 27 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• October 23 @ 6:30 p.m. – Choir
• November 3 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship/Communion
• November 3 is the Annual Hog Roast Dinner at The First Congregational United Church of Christ in Montevideo. See poster on bulletin board.

Announcements:

• November 4 at 6:00 p.m. “Cyber Safety – Catching Up With High Tech Kids presented at YME Little Theater. See poster on bulletin board.

Joys and Concerns

• Concerns: Family and friends of Jane Randall (Gatchell relative), Lee Johnson and family, Eileen Wolkow and ducks crossing highway.
• Joys: Lindsey Knapper with us, Dick Fylling’s work group-planning for Conference Annual Meeting, high school football team won, visitors from Walker (Sharon and Ray Olson), marriage of Nicki and Jordan Gaffaney, marriage of Mollie and Matt Nelson (Peg’s niece), Sue’s birthday celebration, thank you Steve for new light downstairs and Rachelle’s Mom doing well and back at work.

Schedule:

• October 13 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship
• October 16 @ 6:30 p.m. – Choir
• October 20 @ 9:15 a.m. – Worship

Announcements:

• The altar flowers are provided by Dorothy (Doe) W. Hollimon, (daughter and sister) in memory of Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Wilson and family (Francis, Arthur, Douglas and Mary).
• “Thank you to our dedicated drivers for delivering dinners during the week of September 15 through September 21. This includes Karen Schmidt-Dill, Pearl Lenzen, Joel Beninga, John Butterbrodt, and Darrell and Hazel Carter. Please volunteer during our next week of local mission work during Oct. 27 -Nov. 2. The number of stops are few but mighty important for the recipients. The trusty yellow tablet awaits your signature or give a call. We need to fill 7 days each time we serve throughout the year.” ~ Ruby Hieb
• Song of the Prairie A Cappella Show Chorus presents “Barbershop on Broadway” on Saturday, October 26, 7:00 pm, at Granite Falls United Church of Christ and on Sunday, October 27, 2:00 pm, at Tracy Lutheran Church. Tickets are available from chorus members for $8 in advance or at the door for $10. For more information visit Song of the Prairie Chorus on Facebook.

Joys and Concerns:

• Concerns: Javeng’s grandmother broke hip and elbow (pray for speedy recovery), LaVonne’s sister (Ruth) is ill, family of Jackie Smith, family of Ervin Schultz, Syrian people and Terry’s cousin Darrel.
• Joys: Audrey’s appreciation of prayers and healing, great beginning to the Meander, great Meander weekend (lots of people from all over), Peggy hosted some people from St. Paul Campus, tonight starts Joint Confirmation, Rochelle’s mom is doing well after her accident, Kristy in church today, and Immigration Rally in Minneapolis.