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November Announcements

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THE FLOWERS UP FRONT ARE FROM SHORTY’S FUNERAL. The family is thankful for everything that the church did for Shorty’s family and friends.

2026 GIVING ENVELOPES ARE IN THE NARTHEX, PLEASE PICK YOURS UP TODAY.

OUR ANNUAL KUMLA DINNER IS FAST APPROACHING ON DECEMBER 7TH. Work assignments have been sent out, if you have any questions, please speak with Barb Rasmusson or Kevin Jacobson.

OUR HARVEST SALE WILL BE FOLLOWING OUR KUMLA DINNER ON DECEMBER 7TH. Please be thinking of what you can donate to help make our sale a success.

OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM WILL BE HELD SUNDAY,  DECEMBER 14th. Practices are during Sunday School. Participants may leave at the start of the closing song to get a snack and start practicing. There will be an extra practice on December 10th at 6pm. There will be practice Saturday, December 13th also. Time TBD.

  1. GABRIEL CATHOLIC CHURCH’S CAROLING IN THE CHURCH WILL BE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14TH; BEGINNING AT 4PM. Bring your friends and family to 302 N. Center Street in Zearing for an informal hour of caroling inside the church and enjoying fellowship after over a bowl of soup and some goodies. All are welcome.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS SERVICE IS ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, AT THE AMERICAN LEGION AT 6:30 PM. The purpose is to provide a church service in the community that is at a neutral location. Churches within the Colo-NESCO district have been invited to help lead this service to the community. Snack bags of popcorn, a candy cane, and a piece of fruit will be provided.

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE WILL BEGIN CONTACTING PEOPLE TO FILL DIFFERENT ROLES WITHIN THE CHURCH WHOSE TERMS ARE UP IN 2026. The nominating committee is Judy Ritland, Emily Banks, and Jordan Brown.

ADVENT READERS: ADVENT SEASON STARTS NOVEMBER 30TH. WE NEED READERS FOR LIGHTING THE CANDLES ON THE ADVENT WREATH FOR SUNDAY, DEC. 7TH, DEC 14TH, DEC 21ST, AND WEDNESDAY DEC 24TH. Let Pastor Staci know if you would like to be a reader.

THE CHURCH IS RAISING MONEY IN PREPARATION FOR A NEW ROOF, WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 5-7 YEARS AWAY. Please write in the memo of the check if you would like to donate towards the roof account.  Thank you to the individuals who have already donated money to the new roof. This money will be invested with Thrivent.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MEMBER OF BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH? Please talk with Pastor Staci or one of the deacons so we can set up a time that works for you.

THE CHURCH HAS BOUGHT A NEW HEARING ASSIST DEVICE WITH SOME MEMORIAL MONEY. If you, or someone who know, would benefit from using this service then talk with Mark Thomas, Loyal Winborn, or Brad Becker and they will get you set up with a receiver. We currently have 8 hearing assistance receivers and 2 neckloops for people with hearing aids.

KAREN SUMNER IS NOW IN CHARGE OF THE FOOD AT FIRST MEAL HANDOUTS FOR BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH, if you have any questions/concerns or would like to help with handing out meals on Monday or Thursday evenings, please speak with her directly.

ZEARING CARE CENTER CHURCH SERVICE IS HELD THE 4th SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH BEGINNING AROUND 11:30AM, everyone is welcome to attend. The next service will be December 28th, 2025.

FOOD AT FIRST IS NOW DELIVERING TO THE ZEARING LIBRARY: When you call to place your order specify you would like to pick up meals in Zearing and they will tell you what time meals will be dropped off on Mondays and Thursdays.

CANS THAT ARE PASSED AROUND DURING OFFERING are for donations of loose change to go to International Justice Mission in their fight to end human trafficking.