Family Film Matinee – Sunday, January 19th
Attention all kids & adults… Following worship, we will screen Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” in the sanctuary. We return to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley, just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who’s been running a successful operation, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up – and she is not alone.
Like all our Movie Matinees, we will have FREE popcorn and beverages. After the film, you’re invited to stay for a brief discussion and pizza! A free-will offering will be taken to defray the cost of the pizzas. This movie is PERFECT for kids and adults alike and a great way to approach kids’ processing of emotions. PLEASE join us & bring friends!!!
Souper Bowl of Caring
Thinking ahead to February 9th: Start saving cans of soup and get ready to make and taste some great homemade soups as we continue this youth-led mission. Details to follow.
Towels for Dogs – A New (ongoing) Outreach
We all accumulate older bath and dish towels – you know, the slightly torn or ragged ones. Instead of just tossing them, bring them to church, and we will donate them to animal shelters in the area. These shelters always need towels to help with the cleaning of dogs and cats coming into their care. There will be a basket in the Mission Corner in the Narthex for your donations. When a few accumulate, I’ll deliver them to a shelter. Matthew 10 tells us God cares for even the little sparrows – shouldn’t we then care for disadvantaged cats and dogs?
Annual Events
Experience The Labyrinth Each Lenten Season
For centuries Christians have used walking a labyrinth as an exercise to help them clear their minds and open themselves to God. We set up our labyrinth each year during lent and provide an opportunity for you to participate in this ancient Christian practice. Soothing music, displays of icons from the Eastern Orthodox Church, and suggestions for meditation are provided as aids to help you experience God in a new, yet time-honored way.
Thanksgiving Baskets
We gave away 183 Thanksgiving baskets to needy families in West Allis and West Milwaukee each year. Last year the baskets cost the church over $9,000.00. Each basket has all the ingredients needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
