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Welcome to Church of the Cross

VISITORS & GUESTS of COTC: Members of our Good News Team invite all visitors of COTC to have a cup of coffee and a snack in the south end of the lounge after worship.

We receive new members on profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership from another Christian church. Contact Pastor Jule or Clerk of Session Judy Carney with questions.

NEW OFFICE HOURS: Starting January 1, 2012 the new office hours will be 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The office will be closed on Friday.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: A reminder that our Annual Congregational Meeting will take place in the sanctuary immediately following worship on Sunday, January 22, 2012. All active members of Church of the Cross have voice and vote for this meeting. Our 2012 Annual Report is available TODAY in the narthex for pick up and advance review. Copies have been emailed to the COTC distribution list as well. If you need a copy, contact the church office.

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS: Wonderful Wednesdays meets weekly from 4:15 p.m.-6:45 p.m. and serves children kindergarten through 6th grade. New participants always are welcome! Interested in helping with a great ministry? Wonderful Wednesdays needs help with meals. Donate items for meals or make a monetary contribution to purchase a meal. For more information or with questions, contact Jennie Nock at: jennie.nock@cotc-pcusa.org.

MANNA: Manna orders may be picked up in the lounge today. Thank you to all who support this program which directly impacts COTC's financial health! Next 2012 Manna order date: February 12.

MINI ALL CHURCH WORK DAY: Saturday, January 28, we will have a mini work day starting at 8:30 a.m. Major projects will be shampooing the lounge carpet and replacing burned out lights. If we can get a lift we will work on the lights in the gym. Also planned is some painting & carpet repair in the church office. There will be other projects that will be identified in the coming days. Sign up sheet in the lounge. Please see Stu Rutter if you have any questions.

OUR NEXT HABITAT PROJECTS STARTS SOON! We will be working on another rehab project in Elgin for a single mother of three children. Contact Stu Rutter for more details on this project. We are looking for volunteers to work on the project or provide lunches. Please let Stu know if you are interested in helping.

THANK YOU PRAISE BAND: The Personnel Committee would like to thank all of the volunteers of the Praise Band: Nancy Flora and Jane Lesch, Co-Directors, Marie Rutter as the accompanist, Dan Klest, Scott Emmerling, John Nock, Christy Lord, Diane Carney, Karen Lorentz and Shawn Lord. We would like to show our appreciation for the dedication of their time and talents to enhance the music ministry at COTC by inviting the church community for cake and coffee in the lounge following the Annual Meeting on January 22. Thank you once again for all the special music you provide once a month.

FLOWERS FOR WORSHIP: The flower chart for 2012 is in the hallway ready for you to use. Pick your special Sunday to honor friends and family. Cost of the flowers is $30.00 and checks should be made out to "Deacons". Envelopes for you to use are next to the chart.

Church of the Cross • 475 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 • (847) 885-1199
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