Below are the weekly announcements found in our worship bulletins. For a printed copy see the archives.
Announcements for Sunday, March 4, 2012
We need new Porchlight Ministry coordinators. We would like to thank Susan Rather and Jeff Tews for their years of commitment to this ministry. They are stepping out of their role of ‘co-coordinators,’ thus creating a need and opportunity for someone to step in to this role. If you are not familiar with this ministry, or would like to know how you could become involved, please see/call Margo Collins for more information. Today is our next turn to provide the meal.
Stations of the Cross Lenten class—Join us on Tuesday nights during Lent at 7:00 p.m.
Spring cleaning time! When: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Time 8:30 am – 1:30 pm (If you cannot stay the entire time, we understand!) volunteer: Please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. Please help with spring cleaning. Just a few hours of your time will go a long way in getting our church building squeaky clean. Light snacks, juice and coffee will be provided. “Spring is a heart full of hope and a shoe full of rain,” author unknown.
Coming next Saturday evening—a youth fundraiser Chili super— 5:30 p.m. at Crossroads. Good homemade chili and a little entertainment for your listening pleasure. Hope to see you there!
Navy band to perform in Waunakee—Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Navy Band, they will be in Waunakee at the high school performing arts building on March 16 at 7:00 p.m. You have to have a ticket to get in.
Announcements for Sunday, February 26, 2012
Join us today as we host an educational speaker who will talk about autism. It will take place at 11:30 p.m. and we will have a light lunch. The youth group will provide child care.
Stations of the Cross—The Stations of the Cross are an ancient way to experience the last day of Jesus’ life, and they are often part of a Good Friday worship service. Our Good Friday service this year will include a modified form of the Stations of the Cross. But many of us have no previous experience with this tradition. So please join Pastor Sharon for a 5-week class during lent. Beginning February 28, we’ll meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. We’ll learn the history and evolution of this practice, as well as looking at the images and meanings of the individual stations. The more classes you can attend, the more sense it will make, but you are invited to come whenever you can. If you are planning to attend, please let the church office know.
Join the Fun on March 10…The Women’s Group is sponsoring a workday on Saturday, March 10, to sew Little Dresses for Africa. We had so much fun at the recent Fall Retreat that we would like to sew more pillowcase dresses. We also want to sew shorts from adult-size T-shirts for the boys. We need people to sew, cut fabric, pin, pull elastic through the fabric, iron, etc. You don’t have to know how to sew to be a helpful volunteer for this mission project. There is something for everyone. If you can sew, please bring your sewing machine and help set up at 9:00 a.m. All other workday enthusiasts can show up to participate at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided. We will finish our day around 3:00 p.m. with cleanup. Just in case we have a snowstorm, our alternate workday will be Saturday, March 17. Mark your calendars now! Hope to see you on Saturday, March 10! If you have any questions, please call Nancy Koch, Women’s Group chairperson, at 846-7949.
Newsletters — just to remind everyone, beginning March first we will only mail the newsletter out to those who do NOT have email, UNLESS you call the office and let us know. And if we only have your work email and want it sent to your home address you will need to let me know that as well. Thanks.
Chili Supper for March 17… more info to come!
Announcements for Sunday, February 19, 2012
February 26, Crossroads will host an educational speaker who will talk about autism. Please save the date and invite others for this beneficial event. It will take place at 11:30 p.m. and we will have a light lunch. The youth group will provide child care. Please call the office to let us know you will attend.
Newsletters — just to remind everyone, beginning March first we will only mail the newsletter out to those who do NOT have email, UNLESS you call the office and let us know. And if we only have your work email and want it sent to your home address you will need to let me know that as well. Thanks
Stations of the Cross—The Stations of the Cross are an ancient way to experience the last day of Jesus’ life, and they are often part of a Good Friday worship service. Our Good Friday service this year will include a modified form of the Stations of the Cross. But many of us have no previous experience with this tradition. So please join Pastor Sharon for a 5-week class during lent. Beginning February 28, we’ll meet on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. We’ll learn the history and evolution of this practice, as well as looking at the images and meanings of the individual stations. The more classes you can attend, the more sense it will make, but you are invited to come whenever you can. If you are planning to attend, please let the church office know.
Join the Fun on March 10…The Women’s Group is sponsoring a workday on Saturday, March 10, to sew Little Dresses for Africa. We had so much fun at the recent Fall Retreat that we would like to sew more pillowcase dresses. We also want to sew shorts from adult-size T-shirts for the boys. We need people to sew, cut fabric, pin, pull elastic through the fabric, iron, etc. You don’t have to know how to sew to be a helpful volunteer for this mission project. There is something for everyone. If you can sew, please bring your sewing machine and help set up at 9:00 a.m. All other workday enthusiasts can show up to participate at 10:00 a.m. Lunch will be provided. We will finish our day around 3:00 p.m. with cleanup. Just in case we have a snowstorm, our alternate workday will be Saturday, March 17. Mark your calendars now! Hope to see you on Saturday, March 10! If you have any questions, please call Nancy Koch, Women’s Group chairperson, at 846-7949.
Announcements for Sunday, February 12, 2012
Scrip News: Valentine’s Day is this week, and we have extra cash and carry cards for; Marcus Theatre and many restaurants, to make it easy for you and your Valentine for a date night! Check out what we have on hand. Cathy Mielke will be in the Narthex and will have them displayed so you can easily see what we have available.
Today is the youth bake sale— Let’s show our support!
February 26, Crossroads will host an educational speaker who will talk about autism. Please save the date and invite others for this beneficial event. It will take place at 11:30 p.m. and we will have a light lunch. The youth group will provide child care. Please call the office to let us know you will attend.
Get ready for Camp Sunday on February 19!
Save the date! Porchight is planning a Volunteer Appreciation Brunch. If you support Porchlight in any capacity, or simply wish to learn more about it, this is a great opportunity. The brunch will be Saturday, May 12 at Grace Episcopal Church Gild Hall. The entrance is at the rear of the courtyard on West Washington. This is straight in back of the entrance where the guests line up to enter the shelter. Registration will be at 8:45 am, we will begin the brunch at 9:15 am with a program beginning a little after 9:30. This is an excellent chance to network and find out what else is going on with homelessness and Porchlight.
Newsletters are available on the website. We will continue to mail print copies to those who do not have email addresses. If you would like to opt out so you can continue to receive a paper newsletter, please contact the church office. Also your reminders for worship volunteers are sent via e-mail and no longer a mailed postcard. These are also on the website.
Announcements for Sunday, February 5, 2012
Order Scrip today.. See the scrip person near the Scrip board in the Narthex after church. (Cash and carry available on some cards.)
Beginning in February, we will begin emailing reminders for worship volunteers. You will no longer receive a postcard. It will be up to you to read your email for your reminder or download and print out the schedule that Irene sends out.
On February 12, is the youth bake sale to raise money for their trip in the summer. Bring your money and let’s show our support!
Chocolate night with the women of Crossroads, at Crossroads! Monday, February 6 at 6:30 p.m. the women will have their annual chocolate fest!
Newsletters are available on the website. We will continue to mail print copies to those who do not have email addresses. If you would like to opt out so you can continue to receive a paper newsletter, please contact the church office.
Get ready for Camp Sunday on February 19!
February 26, Crossroads will host an educational speaker who will talk about autism. Please save the date and invite others for this beneficial event. It will take place at 11:30 p.m. and we will have a light lunch. The youth group will provide child care. Please call the office to let us know you will attend.
Please pick up your offering envelopes in the Narthex.
Announcements for Sunday, September 4, 2011
Free Gas Anyone—During September, we will be GIVING AWAY two $25 gift cards to Kwik Trip to folks participating in the scrip fundraising program. Anyone ordering or purchasing $100 of Kwik Trip Scrip during September will automatically be entered to win! Purchase $200, and get two entries…etc. Scrip orders can be submitted using the blue order sheets in the bulletin on the first or third Sunday of the month, cash and carry cards are available every Sunday, or see Lynne Adam or Irene Steinl.
Next Wednesday night, September 7, choir rehearsals will begin for the new year. Come at 7:00 p.m. If you like to sing please feel welcome to come and join!
Porchlight meal is Sunday, September 11. Providers, please deliver your donations to church between 5:00 and 5:30 that Sunday need contributions of large cans of refried beans (2-4 cans). Contact Margo if you could supply on a regular basis. If you would like to ‘roll and wrap’ burritos from 6:00- 7:00, Sunday, September 11, or would like to know how you could be a part of this ongoing ministry, please see Margo Collins, Susan Rather, or Jeff Tews. As always, financial donations are appreciated. Checks can be made to CUMC with Porchlight in the memo line. Thanks for your continued prayers and support of this ministry.
Next COA’s luncheon is September 16, at 12:30 p.m. Not the usual Friday of the month, but as school is getting back in session the change will be appreciated. Please RSVP for the luncheon or for information to Roselyn Warren at 849-5451, by September 13.
Youth Group starts September 11; 11:30-1:00 p.m. Lunch included!
Announcements for Sunday, August 28, 2011
Looking forward— Our new Sunday school year will begin the Sunday after Labor day at Crossroads. If you would like to volunteer as a teacher part of the time or all of the time please let Pastor Sharon know.
Worship Volunteer Schedule for Fall/Winter 2011 is done—The worship volunteer schedule for September 11 – January 29 is done. If you have volunteered to serve as a lay reader, usher, acolyte or childcare provider during Sunday services, you should have received the schedule via E-mail from me (Irene Steinl). If I missed you, please contact me at misteinl@tds.net or 849-9678, or contact the church office for a copy. As always, thanks for all your help with these important functions. – Irene
Porchlight meal is Sunday, September 11.Providers, please deliver your donations to church between 5:00 and 5:30 that Sunday evening. If you prefer to bring your food items when you come to church Sunday morning, please label and refrigerate as needed. We are in need of contributions of large cans of refried beans (2-4 cans). Please contact Margo if this something you could supply on a regular basis. If you would like to ‘roll and wrap’ burritos from 6:00- 7:00, Sunday, September 11, or would like to know how you could be a part of this ongoing ministry, please see Margo Collins, Susan Rather, or Jeff Tews. As always, financial donations are appreciated, as meal items not donated will need to be purchased. Checks can be made to CUMC with Porchlight in the memo line. Thank you for your continued prayers and support of this ministry.
Announcements for Sunday, August 21, 2011
Looking forward— Our new Sunday school year will begin the Sunday after Labor day at Crossroads. If you would like to volunteer as a teacher part of the time or all of the time please let Pastor Sharon know.
Porchlight meal is Sunday, September 11. Providers, please deliver your donations to church between 5:00 and 5:30 that Sunday evening. If you prefer to bring your food items when you come to church Sunday morning, please label and refrigerate as needed. We are in need of contributions of large cans of refried beans (2-4 cans). Please contact Margo if this something you could supply on a regular basis. If you would like to ‘roll and wrap’ burritos from 6:00- 7:00, Sunday, September 11, or would like to know how you could be a part of this ongoing ministry, please see Margo Collins, Susan Rather, or Jeff Tews. As always, financial donations are appreciated, as meal items not donated will need to be purchased. Checks can be made to CUMC with Porchlight in the memo line. Thank you for your continued prayers and support of this ministry.
Announcements for Sunday, August 14, 2011
Financial statements—If you currently receive your statement in the mail, would you consider getting it by e-mail? If e-mail is an option, please send us an email to crossrds@chorus.net from the address you want it sent to. Thank you for your help.
Fellowship— From 3-9:00 p.m. today at Mike & Lynne Adam’s: 906 Winston Way, Waunakee. Swim/potluck/Bunco or Euchre Call or e-mail if you plan to attend.ph.849-7795 or lynneadam@tds.net
We will be getting our floors waxed on Friday, August 26.
Furniture will need to be moved on Thursday, August 25 and returned on Saturday, August 27 – Please contact Holly Walker or Rod Grant if you can help. The time for furniture removal on Thursday, will be 6:30 pm, and on Saturday for furniture return, 8:30 am.
September newsletter— We all know it gets very busy around now, so please let us know of any events that should be in the newsletter so we can get the information out. The newsletter will be going out early so you need to get the articles to me by August 15. Thanks for your help.
Looking forward— Our new Sunday school year will begin the Sunday after Labor day at Crossroads. If you would like to volunteer as a teacher part of the time or all of the time please let Pastor Sharon know.
Fall/Winter Worship Volunteer Schedule being set The worship volunteer schedule for September 11 through January 2012 is being put together now. As always, we need ushers, greeters, lay readers, child care providers (adults and youth), ride share providers, and acolytes (1st grade & up) to help make our Sunday services go smoothly. If any of these apply to you: 1) You have not volunteered in these capacities in the past, but would like to be added as a volunteer 2) You have volunteered in the past, but would like to be removed from the volunteer list 3) You have been a volunteer in the past, but there are particular Sundays that are good or bad for you to help in this way. Please contact Irene Steinl @misteinl@tds.net or 849-9678 or the church office. Thanks in advance for your service in this way!
Announcements for Sunday, August 7, 2011
COA’s Luncheon, Friday, August 12, 12:30 p.m.—COA has a caterer again, and lunch will be served! Renew lively conversations with Crossroads Older Adults, and invite a friend to enjoy fellowship and a tasty lunch. Reservations due by Tuesday, August 9; call Roselyn (849-5451).
Join us for a relaxing and fun time with fellow members of Crossroads! From 3-9:00 p.m. Swim/potluck/Bunco or Eucher Sunday, August 14 at Mike & Lynne Adam’s: 906 Winston Way Waunakee, ph.849-7795 or lynneadam@tds.net Please call or e-mail if you plan to attend
We will be getting our floors waxed on Friday, August 26.
Furniture will need to be moved on Thursday, August 25 and returned on Saturday, August 27 – Please contact Holly Walker or Rod Grant if you can help.
Financial statements—If you currently receive your statement in the mail, would you consider getting it by e-mail? If e-mail is an option, please send us an email to crossrds@chorus.net from the address you want it sent to. Thank you for your help.
September newsletter— I know wow right around the corner. We all know it gets very busy around now, so please let us know of any events that should be in the newsletter so we can get the information out. The newsletter will be going out early so you need to get the articles to me by August 15. Thanks for your help.
Looking forward— Our new Sunday school year will begin the Sunday after Labor day at Crossroads. If you would like to volunteer as a teacher part of the time or all of the time please let Pastor Sharon know.
Fall/Winter Worship Volunteer Schedule being set The worship volunteer schedule for September 11 through January 2012 is being put together now. As always, we need ushers, greeters, lay readers, child care providers (adults and youth), ride share providers, and acolytes (1st grade & up) to help make our Sunday services go smoothly. If any of these apply to you: 1) You have not volunteered in these capacities in the past, but would like to be added as a volunteer 2) You have volunteered in the past, but would like to be removed from the volunteer list 3) You have been a volunteer in the past, but there are particular Sundays that are good or bad for you to help in this way. Please contact Irene Steinl @misteinl@tds.net or 849-9678 or the church office. Thanks in advance for your service in this way!
Announcements for Sunday, June 5, 2011
Thanks to all who helped clean and paint on Saturday!
Order scrip cards today, and pick them up on Sunday, June 12. And don’t forget they have some scrip that they keep on hand.
We only need $15.00 more for our goal of 20 flood buckets! These items are in desperate need by those in the tornado / flood stricken states and countries. Please help us at least make our goal, and thanks to everyone who has donated. This is great!
Youth are invited to join us for a year-end barbeque today. Meet at Pastor Sharon’s house (6802 Dawn Dr. Windsor) from 4-6:00 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
COA’s (Crossroads Older Adults) Luncheon. A Porch Party Lunch at the home of Roselyn Warren (1901 Tierney Dr.) 12:30 p.m., Friday, June 10, is planned for all who can come. Pastor Sharon is the featured guest, and invitees may help with the lunch. Call Roselyn (849-5451) by Tuesday, June 7 with your reservation.
VBS is June 27-30— It is only 3 weeks away, and we need your help. We still need youth as well as adults to lead and help with arts and crafts, games and volunteers to help get groups from one place to another. Please call Heather Murray at 849-4048 to volunteer.
