Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Nov. 13, 2011

THERE WILL BE A NEW MEMBER MEETING IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORSHIP SERVICE!

CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL, NOVEMBER 19, 2011, 10 A.M. - 2P.M.!!
Do you have any dried flowers, wreaths or floral arrangement pieces that could be of use to the Flower Committee? Those crafty souls will be “creating” in the kitchen all day on Thursday, November 17, 9 a.m. , preparing beauties for the FLORAL TABLE at CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL. Lend a hand or call Cheri Swenson, 860-923-9077 to tell her what you can donate to that table or that you can work, creating on the 17th.
PLAN TO DONATE, HELP WITH SET UP OR CLEAN-UP, VOLUNTEER TO WORK THE FAIR, BUT MOST ESPECIALLY COME TO THE FAIR & SUPPORT WOMEN’’S FELLOWSHIP AND ALL THE WORK THEY DO IN THE NAME OF OUR CHURCH! SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!!!!!

CALL TO SPECIAL MEETING
Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 11:15 a.m.

1. To act upon the selection of a Pastoral Search Committee as recommended by the Church Council. Seven regular members and two alternate members.
2. To act upon the proposed amendments to Exhibit A policies for management of the endowment fund adopted under Special Resolution of January 24, 1999 and amendment of the related church by-laws regarding the responsibility of the Trustees to manage the income from the fund and reduction in Investment Committee from five members to three.
Diane K. Miller, Clerk

MUSICAL DATES TO SAVE:
Saturday, December 3, 2:30 p.m., at the new Killingly High School: The Concert Choir performs with the ECSU Concert Chorale and members of the Diocesan Choir of St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Norwich, The Coronation Mass of Mozart and Haydn’s Te Deum, David Belles directing. Tickets are available from CCNC singers Ellen Boylan, Ted Bradley, Linda and Tom Chase, Bruce and Sam Lyman. $15/ adults.
Sunday, December 11, 4 p.m., Messiah Sing here in our church. All welcome, singers and listeners alike. Professional soloists & orchestra, scores provided, refreshments to follow.
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP:
Saturday, November 19th, 9:30am ~ 2:30 pm: Join us for Christmas on the Hill. This is always a fun time. The Junior Youth are responsible for two tables. We will have one table set up by the side entrance of the church where we will sell and serve hot, mulled cider and donuts. In the Great Room, a second table will be set up where we will offer our delectable dog treats and other handcrafted items for sale. Note: help from parents is most welcome at this event! Youth need to be able to rotate between tables, have shopping and lunch breaks, etc. If you can lend a hand, again, contact Jennifer John.


THANKSGIVING BASKETS FOR COVENANT TO CARE: Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for all that we have. It is also a time to share with those people who have little to nothing. With that in mind, the Covenant To Care Thanksgiving basket sign up sheet is once again available on the kiosk in the Harrison Hall for those of you who would like to sign up to help provide food for families in need in the Northeastern area of Ct. You will also find on this sign up sheet an envelope that holds information on the suggested menu. You can sponsor a complete basket yourself, or pair up with someone else. We encourage committees, the Boy Scouts and Youth groups to donate to this collection as a project. We hope to provide 10 baskets to Covenant To Care with the rest going to TEEG and/or Daily Bread. Also, in the next four weeks, we will accept gift cards from Stop & Shop or checks made out to FCCW with Covenant To Care written in the memo section. You can leave your donation in Ellen's desk (middle draw) or give it to any of the people listed below. All food donations should be left in the kitchen on Sunday, Nov. 20 which is the day after Christmas on the Hill, so please plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact Lynn or Tom Singleton (860-963-7229), Diane Peterson or Brittany LaFleur (860-928-7880) or Diane Gioco (860-963-9602). Thank you for your continuing generosity from your Covenant To Care Team.

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Today
9:00 a.m. Bell Choir warm-up
11:15 a.m. New Member meeting
11:20 a.m. Junior Choir
Monday Community Kitchen
7:00 p.m. AA
7:30 p.m. Bell Choir rehearsal
Tuesday
6:30 p.m. Trustees
7:30 p.m. Hillbillies
Wednesday
7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts
Thursday
7:00 p.m. Sr. Choir
Saturday
10 - 2 CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL
Next Sunday
11:20 a.m. Junior Choir
7:00 p.m. Crossroads @ EW