e-Bulletin for November 27th, 2022

Order of Service

Welcome
Lighting of Advent Candle 1
*Hymn: "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
Prayer
Song: "Here I Am To Worship"
Peace
Announcements
Offertory: "Even So Come"
Doxology
Baptism
Baptism Hymn: "Child Of Blessing, Child Of Promise"
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 33:14-16, Luke 21:25-36
Sermon​
Prayer
Lord's Prayer
Song: "Hope Has A Name"
Benediction

Announcements

​Poinsettias

You are invited to bring or have a poinsettia delivered to the church to decorate our sanctuary.  Poinsettias given in memory or honour of someone will be listed in the Dec 18 bulletin.  Please deliver your poinsettias Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday Nov 21-23 or the following week Nov 28-Dec 2.  Poinsettias may be delivered directly to the sanctuary.  We have a designated person who will be watering and taking good care of the plants through this Christmas season. Thank you!

​Advent Study

Join the Wednesday evening adult class as they prepare for Christmas with the study—’The Angels of Christmas’ by Susan Robb. It will be at 7pm in the conference room beginning November 30.

Save The Date

The United Women of Faith will be celebrating the lives of the women of our church who have died in the past three years by hosting a noon luncheon on Thursday, December 8, at 12pm in the church basement dining room.  All women of the church are welcome and encouraged to attend.  The event will be kept to one hour for those who are employed.  Transportation is available. Please call and RSVP with Barb Crosser: 605-695-1027, or Judi DeZeeuw 605-690-5764.

Griefshare Class

GRIEFSHARE will be offered on Sundays starting January 2023. All are welcome. Each Sunday is stand alone. Stay tuned for details.

Online Giving

Vanco Payment Solutions has a new giving app for your donation using your Apple or Android device called “Vanco Mobile”.  Once you have the app downloaded, in the Search bar type “Brookings” and then select FUMC.  Please contact our Finance Office if you have any questions (605-692-4345 ext. 22 or finance@brookingsmethodist.org).

BATA Bus Service

The BATA Bus Service is available for Sunday Morning Worship. Please call the church office at 605-692-4345 by Noon on Fridays if you would like a ride, or visit watch our website and Facebook Page for more information and updates.

Radio Broadcast Sponsorship

We have several weeks available for radio broadcast sponsorship in 2022.  Each broadcast sponsorship is $60 and airs at 9:30am on KBRK 1430AM. If you would like to sponsor a broadcast in memory, honor, or celebration of a loved one or anniversary, contact the church office or fill out this online form.

Connect With Us!

Church Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-12:00 pm
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Need prayer? Email prayer@brookingsmethodist.org and one of the pastors will pray with you.  We can also add you to our Prayer Chain.

Church Staff

Lead Pastor - Pete Grassow
Education Director - Gretchen Knutson
Community Life Center Director - Vonda Kirkham
Office Manager - Lynelle Hagedorn
Worship Tech/Media Director, Facility Manager - Sam Becker
Finance Coordinator - Michele Moen-McCullough​
Tech Coordinator - Paul Schmidt
Music Coordinator - Brenda Hieb
Choir Director & Worship Team Leader - Ted De Lange
Wednesday Activities Coordinator - Sammi Carney
Congregational Care Coordinator - Joanie Holm
Organists - Joan Riessen & MK Hugghins
Manna Cook - Deb Bortnem