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We are a busy community of faith! The Art Show in October was more successful than ever with record sales of over $80,000. Congratulations to all who helped with this event, especially the art show committee who have become real pros in putting on a professional, smoothly run event.
The Step by Step community forum held on November 11 was another successful event. There were over 140 community members in attendance. Thank you all for your attendance at this event and for your continuing support. Step by Step is on the map!
On matters of peace and justice, Kathie Blakley is taking the lead in an effort to look at the controversial, difficult and challenging issue of immigration. Those interested in learning more about this and in discussing how we as a church should address this should contact the church office or Kathie Blakely….FaithActs has begun its film series by showing Kilowatt Ours, on how we can reduce our carbon footprint, and
Iraq
for
Sale
which addresses the issue of contractors in
Iraq
. In January, we will be showing Sicko, Michael Moore’s film about the healthcare industry… The city recently adopted the
U.S.
Mayors’ Climate Protection agreement, which has been adopted by over 600 other cities throughout the country. Your letters and presence at the city council meeting helped to ensure the adoption of this important agreement. Thank you for speaking out and for helping to put the city on the path to going green!
The board has recognized the need to tend to our elderly members more attentively. We are discussing how to do that and would welcome your ideas. Will you please share those ideas with your shepherd or with a board member?
Lastly, remember that covenants are due this month. I hope the recent Area Exploration Fair helped you to decide in which area you would like to covenant. Please prayerfully consider what you can give to the church, both monetarily and in terms of time and talents, and while you’re at it, let us know what you need from the church. We’re all in this together.
Yours in Christ,
Dianne Landeros, President
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