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Announcements

Any items for the Sunday worship bulletin or this announcement page are due in Grace Donaldson’s e-mail box or church office mailbox by Wednesdays at 12:00 PM.   Items that miss the deadline will miss that week’s bulletin. Questions?  Call Grace Donaldson, 849-4625. 

SKIING AT DEVIL’S HEAD
Sunday, January 4, 1:00 PM

Rent skis or bring your own, relax in the Lodge with fellow FPC skiers.  Contact Mike Ripp at 849-7174 for details of where to meet. 

LOOKING TO JOIN OUR CHURCH FAMILY?

New Member Classes, lasting five Sunday mornings, will begin Sunday, January 18, from 9:45-10:30 AM in the Conference Room, and conclude on February 15.  New members will be received on February 22. 
Those wishing to join the FPC family must be able to attend the first and last class along with at least one of the middle three classes.  For more information, speak to one of the pastors or call the church office at 849-4625.

GETTING IN SHAPE FOR THE NEW YEAR?
“Eating Right, Living Well, Loving God”

This 12-week journey to wholeness begins Tuesday, January 20, 5:30 PM-6:15 PM.  With honesty, realism and encouragement, the class will provide weekly goals, tools to eat right, a do-able exercise plan, tips for living well, and daily spiritual readings.  Not just for weight loss, but for anyone who wants encouragement and support in developing healthy living habits.

There will be a maximum of 12 people per class, so sign up today at the Adult Education Station in the Connection Center.
Peg Jones and Pastor Susan are co-facilitators.

“THE POWER OF A FOCUSED HEART”
A Study of the Beatitudes
Fridays, 9:00—10:30 AM
Begins January 9, 2009

This Bible Study will meet at Rona Neri-Bergmann’s Home.  It is an 8-week study by Mary Lou Redding that will help you get your life and goals into focus.  Everyone is welcome!  Sign up now on the pew pads or at the Adult Education Station in the Connection Center for great learning and fellowship!

THE LAST LECTURE
BY RANDY PAUSCH
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Sunday, January 18, 3:00 pm
 Small Meeting Room
Discussion Leader: Laurel Shepel

A college professor received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and was given a short time to live.  His last lecture has become a classic, more about how to live, than about dying.  It is inspiring, and tells of enduring truths.

Other books selected for the year are:Here If You Need Me, by Kate Braestrup schedule for mid March and  and The Shack by William P. Young and Wayne Jacobsen & Brad Cummings, scheduled for the end of April.

UN-DECK THE HALLS
Saturday, January 3, 8:30-11:30 AM

We were blessed with a great crew “decking” the church for Advent; unfortunately, it all must come down!  We still need a few volunteers to remove decorations, to provide breakfast treats & coffee, and/or to supply trucks and vans for returning décor to our storage locker (around 10:30-11:30 AM).

A sign-up sheet is located at the Worship & Music Station in the Connection Center (to your left as you exit the Sanctuary).  Questions?  Call Sherri Ronge, 850-4477

MISSION TRIP TO GULFPORT, MS
FEBRUARY 15-21, 2009

We are sending another team to Gulfport, MS, to help rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Consider joining our Gulfport team–there’s work for all skills and abilities, no experience necessary! 
Sign up at the Mission Station in the Connection Center.  For registration forms, questions, or more information, please contact Chuck or Anne Frihart at 608-644-9294.

Women’s Retreat At Green Lake Conference Center
March 13-15, 2009

Discover how to shine the light of God’s Spirit in you, and how to shine His light around. 
Explore how you can Shine Like Stars, for each other, your family, and for your community.
Make a craft, learn to knit or crochet a prayer shawl, take a hike, go sledding.
Take a nap, read a book, go shopping, sing songs.

All this and more –  $125 per person includes two nights, four meals.  Sign up now at the Fellowship Station!

“That you may become blameless and pure children of God… in which you shine like stars in the universe”  Philippians 2.15
 

 ENRICH YOUR LIFE: COORDINATE MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS

After faithfully serving, Steve & Barb Sash are ready to “pass the spatula” as Meals for the Homeless Coordinators.  If you are interested in this dynamic ministry opportunity, please contact Ellen Rasmussen, 469-4733 or erautumn@gmail.com.

The Fellowship Team would like to start an FPC Sheepshead Card Club.
If you would like to play—or even learn how to play—contact Dave Healy at usrdwh1215@tds.net or 849-5510

In the spring, other card games may be added, such as Euchre, Canasta, Bridge—or other card game you would like to play.

BROADWAY EXTRAVAGANZA II
March 6, 7 & 8—Save the Dates!

Talented performers Dave Baltes, Betsy Flanagan, Marge Lambert, along with other wonderful musical artists will be entertaining us with an array of Broadway Hits. Come join us at FPC Waunakee for a show not to be missed!

HIGHER LEARNING IN THE LOWER LEVEL
9:40 A.M.

NEW CLASS!  “Faithweaver” for parents!  Learn what your children are learning in their classes. 
“Dust to Glory” led by Werner Langheim. 

Adult Sunday School classes are located in the lower level off the Fellowship Hall.  Come downstairs and check one out!

 ENJOY THE CHAPEL ON SUNDAYS

The Chapel is open for prayer and meditation before and after each Worship Service.  Seats, kneelers, Bibles, and devotionals are available for your use.