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The SPIRIT of Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church    Dec. 13, 2006
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Advent & Christmas at RCLPC

December 23 (5pm NewWay) / 24 (9am only),
Advent 4

The time of waiting and preparation for Christmas is almost over. As we light the fourth candle, we celebrate God’s extravagant promises—that there is light in the darkness, that the Prince of Peace has and will come, that an unlikely prophet can be found in a young girl who sees a new world opening ahead of us. God comes tomorrow!

December 24, Christmas Eve
(five services: 3:30, 5:00, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30)

  • 3:30 and 5:00 will be family-friendly services. The children will present “Michael Mouse,” a drama about going to visit the baby Jesus. Special music will be provided by Little Lambs and Sounds of Joy at 3:30 and Jubilation at 5:00.
  • The theme for the NewWay service at 7:30 is “Bright Hope”. We start out exuberantly (“Joy to the World”) and move toward a quiet, more intimate ending (“Silent Night”).
  • The two late services (9:00 and 10:30) will include lessons and carols, a sermon, and the candle-lit singing of “Silent Night”, with special music provided by the adult choir.
  • Communion will be served at all services.
  • Nursery care will be provided for the first two services only (3:30 and 5:00).

December 30 (5pm NewWay) / 31 (9am only),
Christmas 1

Though only five days ago we were greeting a baby, now we have a precocious 12-year-old on our hands. In this journey to and from Jerusalem, we see a Jesus who begins to act like a teenager, parents who don’t understand and don’t know what to do, and the beginnings of a negotiation of the line between “knowing” and “being in relationship.” There’s no “how-to” book that can tell us everything we want to know about God, Jesus, life, or anything else—even Jesus’ parents didn’t have the perfect parenting manual. But maybe we don’t need to know everything…

Angels Do Exist!

Whether you baked, advertised, set up, cleaned, decorated, cashiered, made music, prayed, or assisted an elderly person, we thank you for being the force that makes our presence in the community a positive and loving experience. YOU are the spirit that brings people to our door each year. YOU bless them with the love you give through your efforts. YOU are the light that makes the Cookie Walk what it is. Thank you for your trust, your support, and your generousity. We could not offer this incredible day without you.

Total sales for Sat. December 9th and 10th: $3560
In deepest gratitude, Nancy Blakely and Marypatriece Raupp
caroling party

Annual RCLPC
CAROLING PARTY!
Sunday, Dec. 17th
Meet at the church at 3 pm

We’ll meet back at church at 5 pm for hot cocoa, coffee, and cookies. Please bring a plate of cookies to share. Families of all ages and sizes are welcome!

DROP and SHOP
Saturday, Dec. 23rd,
2 - 5 pm

Panicking about getting those last minute gifts bought, or those last gifts wrapped before Christmas?

Drop your children at the church for an afternoon of crafts, movies, and games while you finish those last minute things you need to do. Pick them up by 5 and stay for the NewWay service if you wish. Pizza supper will be available at 6 in Fellowship Hall for only $5 per family.

Questions?? Contact Laurie Pohl, Cindy Borre or Doug Crane. Thanks. Laurie

P.S. Little Lambs and Sounds of Joy will be rehearsing at 3:30 pm to get ready for Christmas Eve.

Men's Breakfast Group Returns

The survey results are in and the Men’s Breakfast will begin on Saturday, Jan. 6th, 8am at the Colonial Restaurant on hwy 14 in Crystal Lake. We will meet the first Saturday of every month for breakfast and lively discussion. If you have questions, please contact Jim Holder or Wayne Prindiville.

Thank You! Thank You!

Thanks to all who contributed to the fellowship breakfast between services on Sunday, December 10th. Great food and fellowship was had by all. ~ Kathy Rabe

PRIME TIMERS First Meeting - Who are the Prime Timers?

We are starting a new group for our members fortunate enough to have reached the point in their lives where they have some free time mid-day during the week. Our first meeting will be a luncheon in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, January 9th. The purpose will be for fellowship and discussion of how we can best serve the needs of our church and community. Future meetings may combine a fellowship luncheon and helping with a needed project at church or assisting others in our community. We leave all options open for discussion and expect the Prime Timer’s mission to evolve over time. Please advise the church office if you plan to attend or have questions.

“Be Thou My Vision.” Fiddlers. Riverdance. St. Patrick.

“Celtic”—it’s cool, it’s hip, it’s trendy. We all know it and love it. But what is it, really? In January and February we will have an opportunity to delve deeper into the Celtic Christian tradition— its history, stories, prayers, and practices. Celtic Christian spirituality is a rich resource for our own spiritual lives. The adult education class will take an adventure into Celtic Spirituality. Perhaps you’ll find something you can incorporate into your own spiritual life as we head toward the season of Lent. You are invited to explore Celtic Spirituality with Teri during the adult education hour, each Sunday from January 14 through February 18.

Stewardship Update

As of December 12 we have received 119 pledges totaling more than $282,000. This is a good start, but we still have a long way to go. Last year we had 155 pledges totaling more than $330,000. We invite you to consider pledging if you haven’t already done so. If you need a new pledge card, or you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact the church office. Thank you for your ongoing generous support of the mission and ministry of RCLPC. - The Stewardship Team

NATIVE AMERICAN CONNECTION

Once the shopping is done, how about enjoying yourself?

Did you know that one-acre of soybeans can produce over 82,000 crayons? “A Rural Way of Life” 2007 calendars are available for free, from the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. These calendars feature artwork by South Dakota students who used crayons made from soybeans to create their artwork. Nearly 1700 students K-12, from over 100 different schools in the state entered the contest to choose the artists. You might want to check it out at sdsrpc@sdsoybean.org.

Not Without Our Consent by Dr. Edward Valandra records, with relentless precision, the racism which is at the heart of Indian-White relations in the state of South Dakota and documents the strategies used in legislatures to weaken tribal power and do away with it entirely during the 1950-1959 era. Well worth reading.

Cathy Smith (Shining Woman) is known nationally as a living history interpreter, historian and specialist in the clothing and material culture of the North American Plains Indians. She was raised on a cattle ranch in Western South Dakota between Pine Ridge and Cheyenne River Sioux Reservations. In the mid-1970’s she was taken into the Lakota through their HUNKA ceremony (the “making relatives” ceremony) and has had a lifelong passion and kinship with the spirit of the Native American. She provided research for “Dances with Wolves” and the 1991ABC Television mini-series, “Son of the Morning Star” and is just finishing work on a prequel to the TV mini-series “Lonesome Dove” called “Comanche Moon” which will air in February 2007 on CBS. To learn more about this remarkable woman and her art, you can check out www.cathysmith.com. Dawn Condill, Alice Haznedl. Ann Legg, Joy Martin, Rod Russell, Gloria Thorson.

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