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  First Congregational 
  United Church of Christ
  724 E. South River
  Appleton, Wisconsin 
  54915
  920-733-7393
  920-733-7022 (Fax)

Northeast Association

Wisconsin Conference
 



 

 


 

 Sunday Worship and Church School at 8:45 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Child Care Available  

Prior week's service broadcast on WECB 104.3 FM at 8:45 a.m.
 

Celebrating the blessing of God's love, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, and trusting the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we strive to grow as disciples in Christian faith and service -- building a world fit for all God's children.
 

Sunday, October 12
COMMISSIONING OF BACK BAY MISSION PARTICIPANTS
 
8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services and Church School
Reverend Steve Savides preaching
 8:45  and 10:30 a.m. -- Junior Choir of Appleton Boychoir; Lawrence University Music
                                             Scholars; Barbara Boren, flute
 

Sunday, November 2
ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY
COMMUNION SUNDAY
 
8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services and Church School
Reverend Steve Savides preaching
 8:45 a.m. -- Lawrence University Music Scholars
10:30 a.m. -- Sanctuary Choir
12:00 noon -- Brunch Bunch  (Riverview Country Club, 1001 S. Oneida, Appleton)

Sunday, October 19
 
8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services  and Church School
Reverend Jane Anderson preaching
 8:45 a.m. -- Women's Choir
10:30 a.m. -- Lawrence University Music Scholars Women

Sunday, November 9
STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY
 
8:45 & 10:30 a.m. Worship Services and Church School
Reverend Steve Savides preaching
Sunday, October 26
CHURCH FAMILY SUNDAY
AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP SUNDAY
 
8:45 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services and Child Care
Guest Speaker -- Dr. Samuel (Kip) Elolia
 8:45 and 10:30 a.m. -- Sanctuary Choir

Sunday, November 16
HOSPITALITY SUNDAY
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. -- Worship Service
 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. -- Hospitality Event
10:45 to 11:30 a.m. -- Worship Service

Senior Pastor Rev. Steve Savides
ext. 224
e-mail
Director for
Children's  Ministries
Kara J. Woodford
ext.
233
e-mail
Co-Pastor Rev. Jane B. Anderson
ext. 225
e-mail
Director for
Youth
Ministries
Lyssa Fish
ext. 229
e-mail
Interim Pastor for Children, Youth and Families VACANT Director for
Music Ministries
John Albrecht
ext. 230
e-mail
Church Administrator Gene Sinner
ext. 226
e-mail
Director for Volunteer Ministries Deb Burich
ext. 223
e-mail

 

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DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE OF
THE OPEN DOOR
IS MONDAY, OCTOBER 13th!

FALL PROGRAM DIRECTORY
Directories are now available.  Please pick up directories from the Church Office or in the Narthex on Sunday mornings.

THE OPEN DOOR BY E-MAIL
If you would like to receive The Open Door via e-mail, please call  the Church Office (733-7393).

We are looking for individuals or families to greet and welcome people on Sunday mornings.  Please sign up on the sheets in the Narthex if you are able to help.  If you have any questions, contact Carol Heinrich
 (735-1606).

We need volunteers to serve coffee between services for the upcoming months.  Please sign up on the sheet provided on the sign-up table.

PATHWAYS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are still in need of a few teachers and guides for the first session of Pathways Church School.  Please contact Kara Woodford (733-7393) if you are able to help.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN THE INFANT AND TODDLER/2 YEAR-OLD ROOMS ON SUNDAY MORNINGS
Please contact Kara Woodford or Carolyn Frederick (733-7393) if you are available to help.

CHURCH DIRECTORY PHOTO SESSIONS
Tuesday, October 21st, to Saturday, October 25th
To make an appointment, please contact Olan Mills at (800) 866-2263..

FOX CITIES CROP HUNGER WALK
Sunday, October 12
Memorial Presbyterian Church
803 E. College Avenue
Appleton
Registration at 12:30 p.m.
Race starts at 1:00 p.m.
Distance:  1, 3 or 6 miles
Join the CROP Hunger Walk or contribute to a walker.  25% returned to local food pantries.

CHURCH GROUNDS CLEAN-UP
Saturday, October 18
beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Please call the Church Office and let us know if you will be able to be a part of this important project.
Refreshments will be served.

MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION CLASS
Saturday, November 1
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please call the Church Office (733-7393) if you are interested in attending this class.  New members will be received on Sunday, November 16, at both services.

ALL SAINTS' DAY FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Saturday, November 1
6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Silent film accompanied by Frank Rippl
Joined by Mary Kay Easty and Carol Jegen

BACK BAY MISSION TRIPS
November 1-9, 2008
November 1-7, 2009
If you are interested in either of these trips, please let Deb Burich or Benji and Pam Benzschawel know.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET
Sunday, November 23

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