WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS THIS WEEK

Sunday Greeters

9:00a Ed and Marva Aune

10:30a Barb Wetzel

Worship Leader

10:30a Contemporary Karen Bruins

10:30a Traditional Jerry Pittman

Lay Readers

9:00a Traditional Kris Anderson

10:30a Contemporary Kara Corbett

Ushers

9:00a Head Usher, Jeff Baldwin; Ray & Ardith Walker

Rich & Wanda Wirt

10:30a Head Usher, Ray Lockhart; Dave & Marsha Osborn

10:30a Head Usher, Dennis VanSkyhawk, Bryan Christensen,

Judy Edwardsen, Raymond Fosburgh

Elevation Youth Ministries:

Sunday, Nov. 11^th – Sr. High Youth meets upstairs in the Attic from 6-8pm. We will be enjoying some pizza and goodies along with comedy from Brad Stine! Bring your laughs and be prepared to eat! Feel free to bring along an offering to help with the cost of food if you like. Hope to see you there!

Wednesday, Nov. 14^th – Club 78 (for 7^th & 8^th grade students) will meet upstairs in the Attic from 6:30-8pm. Without a doubt hope you come on out! C U There!

Operation Christmas Child – There are still a few spots available to serve at Operation Christmas Child. We will be serving at the Processing Center in Eden Prairie on Wed. Nov. 21^st & Tues. Nov. 27^th. We will meet at Rosemount UMC at 5:15pm and depart for the processing center and return back to Rosemount UMC between 9:30-10pm.

Restaurant Cards – The Youth Ministry will be selling Restaurant Cards at the Holiday Bazaar coming up on Saturday, Nov. 17^th. They are punch cards with a variety of deals for area business’s and restaurants. The cards sell for $15/card and have over $250 plus in savings. Proceeds from these sales will go toward the Youth Ministry @ Rosemount UMC. We will also be selling the cards on Sunday mornings in the next few weeks. So…be on the look out for them!  They make great gifts for the holidays

REGULAR WORSHIP SERVICES AT

ROSEMOUNT UMC

Wednesday, 7:00 pm – Contemporary

Sunday, 9:00 am - Traditional

Sunday, 10:30 am – Traditional

Sunday, 10:30 am – Contemporary

Rosemount UMC has the following available:

Wheelchairs, Walkers

Large Print Bibles

Large Print Hymnals

Large Print Powerpoints

Magnifying Sheets

Assisted Listening Devices

Please inquire at the welcome desk

or ask an usher.

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Fragrance Free Area

(Located in front of soundboard in the sanctuary)

There are speakers in the Narthex for those who may need to walk with a restless child.

ROSEMOUNT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Pastors: Lead, Karen Bruins, Associate, Brooke Heerwald

P.O. Box 22

14770 Canada Avenue W.

Rosemount, MN 55068

651-423-2475 / Fax: 651-423-2124

Email: office@rosemountumc.org

Website: www.rosemountumc.org

WEEKLY UPDATE

NOVEMBER 7 & 11

WORSHIP

10:30 AM

Gathering Shine, Jesus, Shine

We Will Praise You

Welcome/Announcements

Drama “Pass the Buck”

Written by Craig Evans

Mark Moffitt, Ray Lockhart,

Jeff Baldwin, Jed Heimendinger

Praise Songs Joy, Joy, Joy

Open the Eyes of My Heart

You Are Holy

Prayer Spirit Song

Offering Hope of the Nations

Scripture Philippians 1:3-11

Message “A Grateful Gift”

Pastor Brooke Heerwald

Closing The Lord’s Prayer

Blessing

Welcome

We’re glad you’re here today.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS SUNDAY are provided by John & Pat Larson.

New Church Directory Update:  Several folks have inquired as to when the new church directories will arrive. The final draft has been sent to Olan Mills and we should see our beautiful new directories sometime before Christmas.  Be watching the Update and newsletter for more information on how to pick yours up once they arrive.

NEW MEMBERS BEING RECEIVED SUNDAY, NOV 11:

Today we welcome the following persons into membership at Rosemount UMC: Mary Meredith; Tammy and Drew Brollier; Brad and Laurie McFaul. Be sure to introduce yourself to them after the services.

NEW BOILER UPDATE:  On Friday, November 1st, one of our two new boilers was installed, fired-up and began heating the building.  By the time that you read this, the second and last of our new boilers should be installed, fired-up and heating the building, as well.   The $145,000 Boiler Replacement Project was a part of the "So All May Worship" 3 year capital campaign that began last May.  This is just one of the projects that your generous giving made possible.  Thank you so very much!!

CHARGE CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT-DEC. 4TH

A Charge Conference has been scheduled for Tuesday December 4, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. in accordance with paragraph 247 of The Book of Discipline. We are required by Discipline to annually approve the salaries of the pastors.

Gerry Vuchetich, a member of Rosemount UMC, is pursuing certification as a candidate for Licensed Ministry. Paragraph 247.9 of The Book of Discipline calls for a Charge Conference “to examine and recommend candidates for ministry”. Paragraph 310.2b gives instruction for how a Charge Conference recommends a candidate. It shall be “approved by written ballot by two-thirds of the charge conference present at this meeting”

HOLIDAY BAZAAR…SATURDAY, NOV. 17, 9AM TO 2:PM. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS.

Lots of help and donations are still needed. Please see the sign-up notebook and let us know how and where you are willing to help.  Those who help at 9am may shop at 8:30.

Donations for the soup need to be in the kitchen Thursday evening. Soup makers are needed Friday morning.  Dining preparation for serving, service tables and soup and pie eaters will also happen Friday morning about 9:30-noon.

Donations of crafts may be brought in all day Thursday and Friday. The pies and bakeshop items may be brought to the church on Friday or Saturday morning prior to 10:00am. Any other questions please call Janet Ewing, 952-431-7751.

ATTENTION RETIRED MEN

Your help is needed for table set up on Thursday, Nov. 15, 9am- noon. Please telephone Janet Ewing and leave a message 952-431-7751 or let me know on Sunday if you are able to help.

BAZAAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Fri., Nov. 16- Prepare the soup and set-up the facility

Sat., Nov. 17- Cashiering or serving food

Donations needed : Soup ingredients, your favorite holiday treats or pies for the Bake Shop, crafts of handwork, fabric or woodwork.

How do I sign-up to help with the Bazaar? The Sign-Up Notebook is on the table in the narthex or you can call the church office during business hours (M-Th from 8a-3p.) 651-423-2475

HOLIDAY BAZAAR CRAFTS…We are ‘crafting’ items for the Bazaar. If you have ideas, or can help create Bazaar items, come Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Any questions, call Joyce Richardson, 651-894-0455.

ATTENTION SANTA'S HELPERS...Donations are needed for the Children's Christmas Store at the Bazaar.   Ideas include new or like new items, re-gift items, Dollar Store items, Bags, Bows, Tissue, Etc.  A box is waiting for your donations at the Children’s Welcome table.  Thank You!  Cindy Dietz

ADULT MINISTRIES

3M'S WILL MEET ON THE 2ND TUESDAY IN NOVEMBER, 11/13/07.  Our program will be at 11:30 A.M. (note the time change) and will be given by God’s Discovery Kids Pre-school.  Homemade soup will be provided by mothers of the children.  They need to know how many to plan for so please phone your reservation. Thank you, 651-322-6990, Anne Hasbrouck.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

There will be no meetings of the Cancer Support Group in November or December.  Contact Brooke Heerwald with any questions.  bheerwald@rosemountumc.org

ARE YOU A CAREGIVER?

Join us for a free seminar “Family Caregiving Strategies” on Wednesday Nov. 14^th 1:00-2:30 at Dakota County Wescott Library in Eagan; or 6:30-8:00pm Dakota County Heritage Library in Lakeville. For more information call 651-450-2908. Sponsored by DARTS and Dakota County Libraries.

REGISTRATIONS are being received for a work team going to Jamaica, January 15-29, 2008. Building classrooms for a pre-school or assist with the children. Cost is $1400. For more details, contact Pastor Rick Ormsby (rormsby@rosemountumc.org or (507) 333-2770).

ADULT OPEN GYM FOR BASKETBALL - Contact Jim Dibley at dibl0001@umn.edu or 651-423-5392 if you would like to be put on an email reminder list. We play from 8:30 - 10 most Saturday mornings in the FLC, $2 per person. See you there!

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING SIGN-UP

On Saturday, December 15^th Rosemount UMC will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army at the Rosemount Cub Food Store. A sign up sheet is available at the Adult Table. The time slots are a half-hour each beginning at 10:00am to 2:30pm. For more information contact Todd & Chris Bishop 952-432-0903 or bish5@frontiernet.net

CHILDREN

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14^TH

FAMILY FELLOWSHIP - CHRISTMAS PARTY:
We are throwing a birthday party for Baby Jesus.  Come help us celebrate on Saturday, December 1st from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  There will be games, prizes, crafts and birthday cake.  Children are encouraged to bring presents for baby Jesus (i.e. diapers, wipes, baby food, baby toys ...) that will be donated to Rosemount Family Resource Center and Toys for Tots.  Sign up sheet located at Children's Table.  A small family donation of $5.00 is suggested.  If you would like to help volunteer for this event, please contact Linda Bartlett at 651-994-4903 or l.bart.l@hotmail.com.

Christmas Program: Anyone (parents, grandparents, youth, young adults) who would like to help with the Children’s Christmas Program are encouraged to talk with Karen Klekner, Children’s Ministries Director. This year’s program will be fun and easy—just come and HELP; we need a team to get started!

Preschool and Kindergartners: Fun holiday classes are starting November 13. See the Children’s Welcome table for a brochure with all the info.

WORSHIP

7:00 PM

Gathering Music of Tim Lemmens

Welcome/Announcements

Drama “Pass the Buck” – by Craig Evans

Actors: Mark Moffitt, Ray Lockhart, Jeff Baldwin, Jed Heimendinger

Praise Songs

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Lord, Reign in Me

Prayer

Offering One Pure and Holy Passion

Scripture Philippians 1:3-11

Message “A Grateful Gift”

Pastor Brooke Heerwald

Song Love the Lord

Blessing

Song Love the Lord