The Pioneer December 2013 Vol. 44, No. 4 | Page 10
REPORTS & ARTICLES
Small Group Ministries Teams Up with Social Action Committee
from Katie Olmstead
“Interconnected web,” anyone? The Social Action Committee contacted us to see if we could team up
with them to offer monthly social action tasks, and we, of course, said, “Sure!” They are working on creating succinct tasks for us, not whole big projects, but bite-sized things that we could do to better our
community, near and/or far. In future months, everyone in a Small Group will be handed a written task
at the end of our sessions.
We are pleased that other groups are collaborating on this “project of the month” idea. If your group
wants to step forward, or you, as an individual, would like to participate, please contact Nan Wiegersma
or Brit Albritton , the Social Action co-chairs, at [email protected].
Readers Needed for Christmas Eve
Would you like to participate in one of our Christmas Eve Services? Our services include readings
from the biblical stories of Jesus’ birth, read by members of the congregation.
This is a wonderful way
to contribute to worship. Readers are needed at both 4 PM and 7 PM, and we especially encourage
families with children to read at the first service. Please let Janet know as soon as possible if you
would like to participate. You can contact Janet for details at [email protected]. There will be
a brief rehearsal on Sunday, December 22.
Midnight Café and First Night Volunteers Needed
No definite plans for New Year’s Eve? Join Terri HerrNeckar & Elaine Apthorp at the Midnight
Cafe! We’re looking for volunteers who can help out New Year’s Eve, preparing and serving food. It’s
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