Nurture Newsletter
December 9, 2014
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Here are a few opportunities to be a blessing to others this holiday season:
Community Opportunity
December 11-13 (Thurs. Fri. Sat.)
The last couple of years we have joined area churches in helping with the Season of Giving outreach. Season of Giving is not happening this year, but there is another opportunity for you and your family. It's called the Christmas Clearing Council and they are looking for volunteers in their Toy Shop. Please go to christmasclearingcouncil.org and click on Volunteer. It will direct you to see what time slots are available and to sign up online.
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THE BLESSING TREE
It is now up in the atrium. Please stop by and take an "ornament" and write down your name and the number of the ornament you select. Further instructions can be found on the ornament itself. Gifts are needed back by Sunday, December 14th.
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World Vision Christmas Farm
In Kidtropolis we want to spread the love of Jesus in the form of a farm! Our goal is to help provide animals to needy countries supplying them with meat, eggs, milk, clothes, and more! We would love for each child to work extra chores and bring in $5 per week in an effort to give the gift of food this Christmas. See Pastor Geoff to grab a flyer or ask any questions about this years' Christmas Farm!
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FOOD PANTRY AND SOLES FOR JESUS COLLECTIONS
In case you weren't aware, we have a collection point in the foyer for the Waukesha Food Pantry, and one in Uptown for shoes to be donated to Soles for Jesus. We collect all year for these ministries.
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Nursery News
During the cold and flu season, our nursery is being disinfected weekly and paying attention to symptoms of illness to keep it a well baby area. If you are parents of nursery age kids, would you consider volunteering once a month to help with our growing baby population? Please see Amy Prebil in the nursery or email amyprebil@gmail.com with questions or interest.
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Treehouse Treasures
Our church family is growing! Many babies have come and will be coming in the next few weeks/months. We would love to bless our new moms with a gift bag filled with newborn items (diapers, wipes, baby bath items, onesies, gowns, or swaddlers). Amy Prebil organizes this and has set up a Treasure Chest back in our nursery area to accept item donations.
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THIS WEEK
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6:00 p.m. - DOWNTOWN KIDTROPOLIS
Are the cold days keeping your kids cooped up in the house? Bring your family to have some good old fashioned fun with your church family. We will have board games and puzzles so the kids can play in groups, as well as some other creative activities. We will have these monthly playdates throughout the winter for kids ages 3 through middle school. You are encouraged to stay and play with us, but if your child is five or older, they are welcome to join us on their own. No need to sign up, just come and join us downstairs.
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Please note there will be an additional practice:
Our Downtown Kids will also have an extra practice on December 13 at 2 pm.
**We need 2 wooden spoons per child for the musical. If you can help with this, please drop off spoons at the Uptown Check-in Desk.
6:00 pm
Downtown Kidtropolis (our preschoolers) will have a part in this fun evening as well. A cupcake reception will follow.
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THE BLESSING TREE
Thank you for the amazing response! All ornaments have been taken. Just a reminder that all gifts are needed back by December 14th.
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COMING UP!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
Join us for an intimate and special, candlelight Christmas Eve service. There are invite cards in the foyer for you to use for our December series and Christmas Eve services.
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If you ever have a specific prayer request, please don't hesitate to contact us at nurturewfa@hotmail.com. We would be more than happy to cover you in prayer.
Have a great week!
:) Jamie Halquist
Sara Wiesner
Nurture coordinator
Nurturewfa@hotmail.com
Nurtureatwfa.blogspot.com
Luke 2 - The Birth of Jesus
6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
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