Lake Street United Methodist Church

     337 Lake Street, P.O. Box 1205, Eau Claire, WI 54702-1205

                Telephone: 715/ 832-6603; Fax: 715/ 832-9500

   Web Site Address: www.wisconsinumc.org/EauClaire-LakeStreetUMC         

Program Ministries This Week . . .

A sincere welcome to all who have come to worship the Lord! May each of us have our faith increased, our love enhanced, and our courage strengthened. May God’s presence be very real to each of us as we worship together.

Altar Flowers

                               Our flowers today are given in memory of Helen Quale from Chet Quale.

Radio Ministry

                               Gifts contributed to our radio ministry broadcast this morning were given by John Hilmanowski.

Financial Stewardship Campaign

“Spirited Giving for Turbulent Times,” our fall financial stewardship campaign, invites you to fuel God’s light among us by estimating your giving for 2009.

                               If you haven’t had an opportunity to return your estimate of giving card, please feel free to drop it into the offering plate or bring it to the church office. Extra cards are located in the pew slots and on the Welcome Center.

                               Your estimate allows us to budget our ministry for next year, as well as allows contributors to plan their giving with faith and commitment.

                               Spirited giving gives ordinary people the chance to do great things for God by offering simple gifts with love and faithfulness.

Bible Sunday Today

                               These Third Graders will be receiving their Bibles during our 9:45 am worship today.

                                      Owen Jolley

                                      Katherine Seeger

Evan Shawd

                                      Cooper Shea

Cora Staber

                                      Morgan Tauger

                               Special thanks to Norm and Dorothy Elliott for their sponsorship of these gift Bibles to our Third Graders.

Upcoming Program Ministry

• Financial Campaign Pep Rally – this afternoon at 4:30 and 6:30 pm

• Archives Team – Monday – 9:30 am

• Welcome Team – Monday – 6:30 pm

• Finance Committee – Monday – 7:00 pm

UNICEF Boxes

      Thank you to all the children who participated by walking to your neighbor’s homes and asking for donations for UNICEF. Also, to everyone who dropped change and dollars into the orange boxes. You raised $97.20 for UNICEF. Thank you!

College Addresses

      Please share your student’s college address with Pastor Cathy so she can send encouragement during their week of finals in December.

Pancake Breakfast Today

      Remember to join us for the French Toast and Pancakes Breakfast this morning. Bring your great Methodist appetite and smile! All college students are invited to be our guests. Just bring your college ID and email address!!

Wednesday at the Lake

      Each Wednesday at the Lake we are offering Christian community for discipleship and ministry formation around a meal for the whole family.

      Meals will include salad and ice cream along with a main dish. Serving will be from 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm.        This week’s servers will be Doug and Sara Dunham and Todd and Sharon Peterson.

    Every-week programming will include Kids Klub, Middle and Senior High Youth groups, music ministries, confirmation class, “The Soaker” study session and “The Splash” interest or activity, plus nursery for ages infant to 4.

                           Schedule

4:30p    Confirmation Class

5:30p    Wednesday Meal in Fellowship Hall

            Ellesi Choir Rehearsal

6:00p    Bell Choir Rehearsal

6:30p    Kids Klub

            Middle School Youth

            High School Youth

“The Soaker” – continuing study on Philippians titled “Joy In Community.” Meets in the Fireside Library. Walk-ins welcome!

“The Splash” – an interest or activity shared in the Fellowship Hall. This week Dave Kruse will show us how to use your digital camera. Bring yours along, or just come and watch the details.

7:00p    Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:45p    Praise Band Rehearsal

8:00p    Mens Ensemble Rehearsal

    There’s A Place For YOU At The Lake!!

2008 UWM Reading Program Participants

    This is a reminder to bring your book list to our UMW General Meeting on Wednesday, November 19^th. Suzanne Heabler will collect them from you. Happy Reading!

United Methodist Women November Brunch

    After taking a break to work with the 2008 Bazaar, the UMW local unit will gather on Wednesday, November 19^th at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall for a brunch followed by the program led by Jean Crowe. Pledge Service and World Thank Offerings will be collected. We suggest you pay in paper not coins for the treasurer’s convenience. Come and join us . . . bring a friend. The serving committee consists of: Julie Holzinger, Jackie Kruse, Nanci Espie, Jan Vokoun and Jeanette Wangen.

    Ladies, please call in your reservations for the brunch to Julie Holzinger (552-8803). We need to have numbers to work with so the serving committee can plan ahead.

Church Archives Update

    Work on sorting and organizing our archives is nearly complete. A group from the Archives and History Committee have been busy all summer preparing the material for our Archives Room. Our thanks to them for their contribution helping preserve our church’s heritage.

    The Archives and History Committee will meet on Monday, November 17^th at 9:30 am in the Fireside Library to determine the procedures and guidelines for the use of the archives in the future.

Pastor Cathy Hamblin approved for Ordination

    The Board of Ordained Ministry has approved Pastor Cathy L. Hamblin for ordination as an elder of The United Methodist Church at the Wisconsin Annual Conference, June 2009.

    Pastor Cathy’s ordination marks a milestone in the life of the church as she is the first candidate in Wisconsin to follow the local pastor route to ordination. It has been a long process of some twelve years, and she deserves the congratulations of the people she serves.

Upper Room Devotional booklets for November / December are available from any of the ushers.

Thanksgiving Decor

    Special thanks today to Bobbie Peterson and Linda Sletner for sharing their talents in decorating our altar and chancel area for worship this morning.

Future Program Ministries . . .

Thanksgiving Service

    A Thanksgiving Service will be held on the eve of the holiday, that is Wednesday, November 26^th at 6:30 pm. A Soup and Bread fellowship meal will be served at 5:30 pm.

    Please invite family and friends to give thanks that evening with us.

Church Conference

    Mark the date of Tuesday evening, December 2^nd on your calendars now to attend the upcoming Church Conference. Your Lake Street Church’s program ministries will be reviewed for the past year, as well as vision for the future, plus leadership election and budget information Plan to join us!

Staff Parish Update

    The Staff-Parish Relations Committee has received the resignation of Rob Azelton as Director of Youth Ministries effective June 30, 2009. Rob initially made a two-year commitment to this ministry as he knew that his wife, Ronda, would graduate from her residency and transition to a fellowship in her medical training.

    The committee plans to recruit a replacement sometime next year.

                        Sharing . . .

Christmas Wreaths

    Christmas wreaths will be on sale the Sundays of November 23^rd, 30^th and December 7^th from 8:30 am until noon. Cost is $11.00 for a 24-inch wreath and $16.00 for a 36-inch wreath. All proceeds will go to the Youth Ministries fund. Thank you for your support.

Got A Sweet Tooth???

    Just in time for the holidays, back by popular demand, Lynn Marie’s Fudge fresh from Hayward is coming!! On Sundays November 23^rd, December 7^th, 14^th and 21^st the Missions Team will be selling this melt-in-your-mouth treat for your personal and gifting pleasure! Kill two birds with one stone and support our missions and do some holiday shopping all at once!

            Youth Happenings . . .

Senior High Convo This Weekend

    Please pray for the leaders and youth who will be traveling to Senior High Convo this weekend to and from Madison. This year we will be taking fourteen people – eleven youth and three adults. While we are there we will meet up with two other United Methodist church groups – one from Menomonie and one other from our Circuit 7.

Convo Slide Show

    The bi-yearly Convo slide show will be in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday, November 23^rd during both fellowship times. The slide show will show pictures taken at Senior High Convo this weekend and is put together by the youth that attended. Please come by and enjoy coffee, fellowship and pictures. Besides you never know who will end up in a picture!!!

Y.O.U.T.H.

    November 19^th

        Middle and High School: Scavenger Hunt

    November 26^th

        Thanksgiving Eve Worship at 6:30 pm

    December 3^rd (we will be meeting)

        Middle and High School: Movie Night

KIDS Klub

    Kids Klub meets every Wednesday night from 6:30-7:30 pm. We will be playing games, reading a scripture, having fun, and doing a craft.

    November 19^th: Come and make a Thanksgiving centerpiece for our homebound.

        Beyond Lake Street . . .

Beacon House Hosting

    This morning ends our week for assisting at the Beacon House. Thank you to all the many volunteers who provided support this past week and to all who prayed for this important mission. Please mark your calendars for the 2009 dates:

            January 11^th - 17^th     April 12^th - 18^th

            August 16^th - 22^nd      October 18^th - 24^th

Thanks again -- Your volunteer coordinators,

– Anita Jevne and Jean Piper

Meaningful Christmas For 2008

    Once again, our congregation would like everyone to have a meaningful Christmas. If you are able, please contribute a monetary gift marked “Meaningful Christmas.” Place your gift in the offering plate or deliver it to the church office by December 9^th.

    This month our loose change will go toward “Meaningful Christmas.” Envelopes are provided in your bulletin, with extras on the Welcome table. If you didn’t come prepared today, you can take the envelope and return it sometime in the next month.

    This year the Missions Team has determined that we will work in conjunction with the local Salvation Army in determining recipients. Therefore, applications will not be available from the church office. Applicants will be referred to the Salvation Army office.

    Thank you for considering this worthy mission project. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Cathy or Jane Kilde.

ARCW Wish List for November:

             Laundry Soap (Any Size)

    Please join others from Lake Street United Methodist Church in assisting HIV/AIDS clients and their families with a donation of laundry soap. Soap containers can be any size…small size for individuals and large size for families. Please put laundry detergent in the AIDS RESOURCE BOX located just outside Fellowship Hall. Thank you for help in fighting AIDS!

How To Help People Deployed in the Military and Their Families

    One half of the Wisconsin Army National Guard is deploying overseas in 2009. Come and learn how your faith community can support soldiers and families in your neighborhoods by joining in “Partners in Care.”

    Partners in Care is a voluntary relationship between faith communities and the Wisconsin National Guard. The purpose of this agreement is to provide faith-based support to those members of the Wisconsin National Guard and their families upon request. In a nutshell, participating congregations offer support services to Guard members – regardless of religious affiliation – who need everything from food to vehicle repairs, to crisis and grief counseling. “Partners In Care” is an ideal program for Guard families who need help but don’t have relatives in the area.

    The Eau Claire area meeting will be held at the Sleep Inn and Suites on Thursday, November 20^th from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

    For more information contact Chaplaina Doug Hedman, Wisconsin Army National Guard, (608-242-3450 or 608-630-1660).

Prayer Ministries . . .

Each week we alphabetically list our church family for prayers: Dale McMahon, Kelly, and Willard Meinen and Cole Fortman, Elise Melrose, John and Margaret Melrose, Lori and Brittany Melville, Terry Mercer, Dawn, Brian and Jordan Messing, Georgena Metcalf, Jondrea, Trevor, Emily and Sarah Metcalf, Scott, Sue and Jocob Meyer and Bradley Gregoire.

Join in heart-warming experience of prayer.

• Hospitalized: Corrine Donahue, Maurine Hoeppner, Ashley Albrecht, Harley Hogstrom, Merl Gillett;

• For Robert Drinkman, son of Mary Zempel, recovering from shoulder surgery;

• In prayer for our “Spirited Giving In Turbulent Times” stewardship campaign;

• For Harley Hogstrom as he continues his rehab;

• For the family of Dan Lopour (father of Phyllis Lopour) who passed away this last week;

• For the family of Betty Goetz (sister-in-law of Dorothy and Jess Huggins) who also passed away this past week;

• For John McKenzie, friend of Michelle Leske, as he continues radiation treatments;

• For Rob Vanderloop’s 96-year old grandfather with severe health concerns;

• For healing for Maurine Hoeppner after a recent fall and broken elbow;

• For an inspiring Senior High Convo weekend;

• For healing and successful rehab for Corrine Donahue following knee surgery;

• For healing for Ellen’s mom, Bernice, after sustaining a broken arm from a fall;

For prayer joys and concerns call coordinators Lena Thompson (834-0108) and Louise Thompson (832-2519).

        Calendar Opportunities . . .

Today, November 16^th – Bible Sunday

 8:00a    Pancakes and French Toast Breakfast

 8:30a    Worship (Sanctuary)

            Radio Broadcast (WISM 98.1 FM)

            Adult Study || Graded Choirs

 9:30a    Valet Service || Fellowship Time

 9:45a    Worship (Sanctuary) || Sunday School

10:45a   Fellowship Time (Fellowship Hall)

11:15a   Lighthouse Worship (Sanctuary)

 4:30p    Financial Stewardship Campaign Pep Rally

 6:00p    Disciple 1

 6:30p    Financial Stewardship Campaign Pep Rally

Monday, November 17^th

 9:30a    Archives Team (Lounge)

 4:30p    Stephen Ministry Supervision

                   (Fireside Library)

 6:30p    Welcome Team (lounge)

 7:00p    Committee on Finance (Conference Room)

Wednesday, November 19^th

 9:30a    United Methodist Women Brunch

                   (Fellowship Hall)

Noon    Bulletin Information Deadline

 2:30p    Staff Meeting (Conference Room)

 4:00p    Companions Study (Fireside Library)

Wednesday at the Lake Activities

 4:30p    Confirmation Class (Rooms 102/103)

 5:30p    Families Dinner (Fellowship Hall)

            Ellesi Choir Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

 6:00p    Bell Choir Rehearsal (Bell Room)

 6:30p    Kids Klub, Middle and High School Groups

            “The Soaker” || “The Splash”

 7:00p    Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)

 7:45p    Praise Band Rehearsal (Sanctuary)

 8:00p    Mens Ensemble Rehearsal (Chapel)

Thursday, November 20^th

 7:30p    Men At Prayer (Fireside Library)

 8:45a    Fitness Group (Fellowship Hall)

 9:00a    Quilters (Room 101A)

 1:00p    Circuit 7 Clergy (Trinity UMC)

 6:30p    Bolton House Support Group (Lounge)

 7:00p    Evening Reading Group (3545 Lever Street)

Sunday, November 23^rd

             – Reign of Christ Sunday

8:30a / 9:45a

    Sermon: “Differentiating Between Sheep

                           and Sheet”

    Text: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24

11:15a Worship 

    Sermon: “Get Your Mind Right”

Text: Philippians 4:1-9

You are encouraged to read

the texts prior to worship.

Christmas Decorations . . .

Each year our premises are enhanced with beautiful trees, wreaths and poinsettias. We invite you to help underwrite the costs of the decorations. All poinsettia plants ($8.00 each) must be ordered by December 10^th and prepaid. Use the form below to tell us your information for acknowledgment.

□    My gift for decorations.

□    My poinsettia order; my check is attached.

In memory of _________________________________________________________________________

In special recognition ___________________________________________________________________

In honor of ___________________________________________________________________________

Gift given by __________________________________________________________________________

            Hospitality Notes . . .

Thank you for your courtesy to have cell phones off or in silent mode.

Restrooms are located through the left exit sanctuary door toward the lobby do to the left.

NURSERY for infants through Kindergarten is located in Room 204. Ushers can assist you with locations. ROCKERS are provided at the back of the sanctuary for parents with children.

Worship Aids Are Available. Please let an usher know if you would like a large-print bulletin, hymnal, personal hearing amplifier, children’s bulletin, or today’s sermon copy.

Worship Leaders: Pastors: Rev. Graham N. West and Rev. Cathy L. Hamblin; Music Coordinator: Kristin Walukas; Organist: Stephanie Schmidt; Men’s Ensemble Coordinator: Paul Van Beek; Chancel Choir Director: Aurora Krajnikconde; Song Leaders: (8:30a) Ron Gjerning, (9:45a) Kathy Gierhart; Liturgists: (8:30a) Julie Holzinger, (9:45a) Corrine Gjerning; Greeters: (8:30a) Allan and Anita Eggleston and Loris Akervik; (9:45a) James and Ruth Heraver and Nanci Espie; Ushers: (8:30a Team) Sam Retallick, Sue Staves, Gabe Anibas, Kent Gierhart; (9:45a Team) Steve Blashford, Pat Peterson, Deb Marshall, Scott Mundt, Bruce Rasmussen, Bill Schildt; Valet at the Canopy Entrance (9:30 - 9:45 am): Jon Holzinger; Nursery Coordinator: Aimee Cushing-Leubner;

Wheelchairs are available in the narthex by the railing and in the Fellowship Hall near the fire extinguisher.

Sunday School: All children and youth, as well as visitors, are welcome in our Sunday School program (age 3 - 12^th grade) and are usually dismissed to their classes during the 9:45 am worship. Please feel free to leave worship to bring them to their classroom and return to worship. Teachers are available to help find the correct room.

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Join us for fellowship after worship service. Hosts today are: Tanya Thoney and Nanci Espie.

Hymn racks will hold the hymnals and Faith We Sing songbooks and the pew Bibles will be laid in the pew. This will be helpful for your use of the Bible as well as preserve the Faith We Sing songbooks. Thank you.

              Four Big Little Words . . .

      Trust in the Lord for the promise is true,

      Delight in the Lord, it will bring joy to you.

      Commit yourself, do the Lord’s will every day,

      Wait on the Lord, hear what God has to say.

– Ivar Seger