Board of Directors
If you missed it this weekend, here is an update video from Board President John Kamin.

1. This Sunday, November 24, stick around after 10:30 AM worship and help run across the street to get the decorations out of storage and bring them back here to church.
2. On Sunday, December 1, stick around after 10:30 AM worship to put ornaments on the trees and “deck the halls.”
3. The four stars that hang up in the windows in the cupula need to be restrung with lights. You can pick the stars up here and take them home, or restring them here. Stars need to be finished by Tuesday, November 26.

If you would like to get involved further, contact Visual Arts Team Lead Sue Martalock or Minister of Worship Naomi Laabs.

Worship check-in
If you worship on-site, please fill out the Connection Card attached to your worship folder. Online worshipers, please continue to check in here.

Weekend worship songs
Preview some of the songs we will use for worship this weekend. Obviously ours won’t sound exactly like this, but listening to the links provided will certainly help you be more comfortable participating in the service.

“Oh, How Good It Is” by Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” by Tim Bode
“May God the Father of Our Lord” by Sarah Lambrecht
“Make Me a Light” by Caleb Schmiege

Grow in Grace
The Bible tells us a lot about God, but much remains unknown. That contrast is why we distinguish between The Revealed God and The Hidden God. At our next Grow in Grace, we are going to explore The Hidden God, not as an exercise in futility, but to learn to be content with The Revealed God. Join us at 9:30 in the sanctuary on December 15 for Grow in Grace. For more information on Grow in Grace, click here.

College gift idea
Do you have a college student to buy for this Christmas? Here is a suggested book that will encourage them with God’s Word.

Impact podcast
Confession, coveting, consequences, and more in part two of the true story of Achan. Returning to share his insight is Pastor Nate Wordell from Wisconsin Lutheran College. You can listen to Impact here or by searching for “Kjenstad Impact” wherever you listen to podcasts.

Donate lightly used winter gear
The first box is full already! Your kindness will be most appreciated, but there’s still time. We will be collecting warm clothing until December 1. These winter items will be donated to those being released from jail who went in during the summer but leave with only what they brought in—in many cases, shorts, t-shirts, and not much money. See the list below for desired new and gently used items.

• Winter Coats: men’s, women’s and unisex size L – 4X
• Pants and sweatshirts: men’s and women’s size M – XXL
• Hats, gloves, and boots in any adult size

Local pantry food drive
Last year we donated 757 pounds of food. Can we beat that this year? Bring your bagged or boxed items into the sanctuary until the end of the month. Then, we’ll take it all to WayForward Resources, a local organization that will distribute to many members of our community.

The following is WayForward’s top 10 list. See also their list of acceptable items.

• Mac and cheese
• Paper, plastic, and reusable grocery bags
• Canned chicken or tuna
• Basmati, jasmine, or white rice
• Masa
• Noodles (any kind)
• Pasta (spaghetti) sauce
• Canned beans (all varieties)
• Canned fruit (all varieties)
• Condiments (any kind)

Online giving transition update
Thank you to all who have transitioned your repeating CCB gift to the new Pushpay platform. As of Tuesday morning, 63% have completed the transition process. If you have not yet canceled your CCB repeating gift and rescheduled your Pushpay recurring gift, you can do so by following the email sent to you from Pushpay. All repeating CCB gifts need to be canceled and rescheduled in Pushpay by December 15, 2024. Contact Financial Administrator Ron Kerr at [email protected] with any questions. If you do not give recurring offerings online through CCB, no action is required.