September at Caledonia Congregational Church

Friends-  
In the long conversation Jesus had with his disciples before his betrayal and death, he told them, "I have much more to say to you, but you cannot bear it yet" (John 16:12)  

That is a little bit of how I am feeling coming off of my sabbatical.  I am full of thoughts, ideas, and challenges.  I want to share all of them with you, knowing it will take some time.  It has been a great experience, and I so appreciate all of you who have been praying for us.  I want to thank everyone who has helped keep things moving in our absence.  It was a much appreciated and needed break.  It reminded me again strongly of the importance of Sabbath for all of us.  There's a reason God commands it.  He designed us, and knows we need breaks from our busy-ness, noise, and clutter.  

You can count on hearing some of what I am learning as a result of this sabbatical.  But don't worry - I will hand it out in small doses.  

I love you all and I'm glad to be back.  Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday.  
Gary
 

SEPTEMBER AT CALEDONIA CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

 

Sunday September 7 - Adult Bible Study - 9:15 am - Church Basement

                                   - Worship Service  with Communion - 10:30 am

 

Thursday September 11 - Church Board Meeting - 7 PM - Church Fellowship Room

 

Sunday September 14 - Adult Bible Study - 9:15 am - Church Basement

                                     - Worship Service - 10:30 am

                                     - All Church Picnic - Church lawn, immediately after worship

 

Thursday September 18 - Community Dinner at Poplar Grove Church - served by our congregation - sign up in fellowship room

 

Sunday September 21 - Adult Bible Study - 9:15 am - Church Basement

                                     - Worship Service - 10:30 am

 

Saturday September 28 - Adult Bible Study - 9:15 am - Church Basement

                                       - Worship Service - 10:30 am

 

STUDY OPPORTUNITIES

 

Sundays - Adult Bible Study - 9:15 am - Church Basement - Continued study on John - Led by Becky Brauer

 

Wednesdays - Potluck and Bible Study - 6 PM - Barrick's Home - Continued study on Acts - Talk to Steve if interested.

 

Saturdays - Men's Book Study - 8:30 am - Dandy Donuts on Riverside.  Contact Cam Staman or Gary if interested in coming.

 

 

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

 

Greeters - Be the first to greet everyone as they arrive on Sunday morning!  Sign up in the fellowship room. 

 

Refreshments - Have a new recipe you want to try?  Use us as your guinea pigs and bring it on Sunday morning!  Sign up in the

                         fellowship room.  It is totally up to you what you want to provide. 

 

Community Dinners - Once a month it is our church's responsibility to help serve at these dinners held in Poplar Grove.

                                   Sign up in the fellowship room or talk to Sandy Free if interested.

 

Blue Barrel - Our big blue barrel supplies food to the pantry in Capron.  Please consider buying extra groceries to help fill it.

OTHER NEWS

All Church Picnic - Sunday September 14 - Lunch will be provided outside immediately following church.  Plan on staying for a great time!

 

New Directory - Slowly working on getting updates on everyone's information.  Please contact Jennifer if you have any changes.

 

Fall Luncheon and Bazaar - This event has been canceled for this year.

 

Book Exchange - All current books and magazines will be taken after this week.  So take one last look at what is there. Then we will start collecting new books and magazines.  There are especially a number of really nice magazines right now.

 

Toothbrush Collection - Thanks to everyone who furnished toothbrushes for Haiti.  Friends of the Children will deliver them this month.

 

Cookout/Movie Nights - Thanks to all who helped make our cookout/ movie nights a big success.  Special thanks to Nikki Fowler who

                                     coordinated them.  There is talk of holding some of these events inside in upcoming months.  Watch for info.