Archives for November, 2006
Teen Christmas Party
Friday, December 1, 6:30-9:30 pm
at the Wilsons’ house
Two things you need to bring (besides yourself):
1. Your favorite Christmas cookie/candy/treat to share.
2. A wrapped “white elephant” gift for the gift exchange. It needs to be a gift that anyone can enjoy (or at least laugh at), and you can’t spend more than $3 on it, so be creative!
(If you don’t know a “white elephant” gift is, Google can help.)
If you need directions or more information, please contact Pastor Danae Hezlep (email / phone).
Preschool Christmas Party
Saturday, December 16, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
at Rich & Jen Ortiz’s house
701 Jefferson St., Valparaiso
(Google Maps / Mapquest)
Parents, if your kids are 2-5 years old, then this is for you!
(Well, it’s mostly for your kids, but you get the idea.)
Lunch will be served, and every child will go home with a prize. RSVP is required for planning purposes, so please contact Pastor Danae Hezlep (email / phone) to let her know if you can make it.
Christmas Caroling
Tuesday, December 19, 6:30-7:30 pm
at Whispering Pines, 3301 N. Calumet Ave., Valparaiso
(Google Maps / Mapquest)
Help bring some holiday cheer to the residents of this nursing home! We’ll bring the song sheets. You bring your smile and a willingness to sing, even if it’s off-key. Wearing the loud Christmas sweater you got from Aunt Millie last year is optional.
(Afterward, we’ll probably stop by Culvers or ColdStone for dessert.)
Financial Freedom Workshop
Saturday, December 2
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $15 for materials and lunch
Take your first steps toward financial freedom! This one-day budget workshop will give you practical, biblical direction for managing your family’s finances. Topics include debt reduction, saving, investing, and more. You will leave with a clearer picture of where you want to go financially, and you’ll have a workable spending plan to help you get there!
To register, please contact Pastor Rich Schmidt (email / phone).
Deal or No Deal
November 12, 19, & 26
What’s the deal with money? Is the answer to our money problems having Howie hand us a case with a million dollars in it? Join us for a new three-week series that will help you find true financial freedom!
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