Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Welcome to The Nekoosa United Church of Christ! Its wonderful to have you with us! If youre visiting, take a moment to sign our Guest Book; its located in the entry area near the elevator. We offer Activity Bags for children. Theyre located in the lobby near the sanctuary doors.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Holy Communion will be served as part of todays worship service. The United Church of Christ practices open communion and invites all who love God and desire to participate in the Body of Christ to join us at the Table of Christ.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS We proudly acknowledge two high school graduates from our church family today; Taylor Sorenson (Assumption) and Tanner Sorenson (Lincoln). Congratulations on completing your high school careers! Lets keep these special young people in our prayers as theyll soon be beginning a new journey in their young lives.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday school for ages 7 and up, has completed for the church year. Throughout summer, Barbara Schauer will again lead a summer Sunday school class for 3 to 6 year olds (9: :45 AM).

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Our Softball team will begin their season on Tuesday, June 5 th. That night, theyll take on Cornerstone at CERA Park; game time is 7 PM. More players (and fans) are always welcomed. Contact Elliott Schider ( ) or Tom Kirst ( ) if interested.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Barbara Schauer is seeking out volunteers to work at the Food Pantry in Wisconsin Rapids. Help is needed between June 18 th and June 22 nd. Hours are from 1 to 3:30 PM. Three (3) individuals are needed each day. Please give Barbara a call at if you can help provide this important community service.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Please remember to wear your name tags during worship to help Pastor Micah get to know everyone by name. If you need a new name tag, please contact the church office. Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School, July 31st, August 1st and August 2nd.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS The monthly meetings of Christian Education, Diaconate, Mission & Outreach, and Trustees will take place on Wednesday, June, 20 th at 6 pm. The Church Council meeting will follow, beginning at 7 pm. All are open meetings; everyone in the congregation is invited to attend.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS The Keep Your Body Movin exercise program has started at Nekoosa UCC. Sessions are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening beginning at 6 pm in the lower level of the church. Exercises are designed for those interested in low impact workouts. Everyones invited! Contact Marcia Kumm at for more information.

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS A Wisconsin Rapids Rafters baseball outing is being planned for Thursday, June 21 st. Included is a pre-game picnic beginning at 5:30 and a bleacher ticket to the 7:05 game. The cost for the evening is only $14, payable in advance to Gary Fischer. Contact Gary if you need additional information. Go Rafters!

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS Special Music participants are needed for Sunday summer worship services in June, July, and August. Contact the church office or sign-up on the sheet in the narthex. Thank You, from the Music Sub-Committee!

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS 2012 Moon Beach and Pilgrim Center camp brochures have arrived! Theyre located on a table in the narthex. Our Church offers camp scholarships for all members of the Nekoosa UCC. Contact the Church office for more information.

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Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS We rejoice with members celebrating birthdays in the month of June: 6/1Arliss Zahnle Jessica King 6/8 Karen McLean 6/9 Sheri Lecher 6/10 Lawrence Shillius Jerry Simon 6/12 Kacie Becker

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS We rejoice with members celebrating birthdays in the month of June: 6/12 Fayde Sorenson 6/13 Sandy Dicks Hayden Kaberle 6/18Zeke Kraft 6/19 John Biggs 6/22 Frances Ostrum 6/24 Cindy Dorr

ANNOUNCEMENTS We rejoice with members celebrating birthdays in the month of June: 6/24 Edie Behm 6/27 Herb Carlson Terre Forbes Jacqui Eggers Robin Walrath 6/28 Howard Jones 6/30 Millie Pelo June Oleson

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS We also celebrate couples observing June wedding anniversaries: 6/6Tom & Karen McClean 6/10Jerry & Donna Simon 6/10Ryan & Alyssa Wilhorn 6/15Gordon & Rita Layton

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 ANNOUNCEMENTS We also celebrate couples observing June wedding anniversaries: 6/18Renny & Linda Sorenson 6/20Jeff & Robbi Tracy 6/24Tom & Cindy Dorn

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 THE CHURCH WEEKLY CALENDAR Today 6/3 9:30 Worship with Communion Graduation Day! 9:45Sunday School (3-6 year olds only) 10:30Coffee & Fellowship Tuesday6/5 6:00Keep Your Body Movin Exercise Class 7:00Softball vs. Cornerstone at CERA Park Thursday6/7 6:00Keep Your Body Movin Exercise Class

Nekoosa UCC - 6/3/2012 THE CHURCH WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday 6/10 9:30 Worship 9:45Sunday School (3-6 year olds only) 10:30Coffee & Fellowship Hour