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Volume 12 Issue 11

November 2012

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The people of St. Andrew have been called by God to embrace, equip and

encourage persons of all ages to live as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. e3

words from Pastor John

In 1844, Henry Alford penned the

lyrics, “Come, ye thankful people,

come. Raise the song of harvest

home.” These words quickly

captured the hearts

of the people as a

response of

gratitude to God for

the harvest. It

continues to be one

of the most popular

of all our harvest

hymns. I love the

instructions that are

given for the singing

of this particular hymn: It is to be

sung joyously and enthusiastically

at the annual gathering of the

crops on or near Thanksgiving Day.

As I read the words the melody

comes to life in my mind. We, the

people of God, have much to be

thankful for.

This season of thanksgiving that we

are entering into is one that brings

not only a renewed sense of

gratitude, but remembrances of

Thanksgivings past and the

possibilities that are ever before us.

I remember our family

Thanksgiving celebration three

years ago. There were three

members of our family who were

expecting. Today I am anticipating

the gathering of the family once

again. Those three energetic

toddlers, along with the rest of the

family, will come together to share

and to give our thanks to God for

the countless blessings that He has

bestowed upon our family. This

year at our gathering, we will have

two (maybe more) members of

our family

who are

expecting.

We have

much to be

thankful for.

In the life of

our church

family, we

will gather

together on Sunday, November

18th in a special way to express to

God our thanks and gratitude for

our many blessings. We will all

gather together for one combined

worship service that will begin at

10:30 am. Following the service

we will come together as a church

family to share a special fellowship

meal with one another. There will

be turkey, gravy and mashed

potatoes, and everyone is invited

to bring a side dish or dessert to

share. Can you think of a better

way for the church family to come

together and give thanks? I look

forward to sharing that day with

you. May God continue to richly

bless you and your family.

In Ministry With You,

Pastor John

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

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Phone: 937-426-6491 Fax: 937-426-6746

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.standrewumchurch.net

Office Hours:

9:00—3:00pm Monday—Thursday

9:00—Noon Friday

Sunday Worship Times

8:15am, 9:30am & 11:00am

9:30am Sunday School

Child Care at Sunday Services

St. Andrew UMC is a Safe Sanctuary Congregation

Staff of St. Andrew Rev. John Schlicher - Senior Pastor

Rev. Steve Wilson - Youth Leader

Debbie Caudill - Director of Spiritual

Formation

John Slate - Director of Music Ministry

Shawn Stanley - Music Support

Marlene Krueger - Organist

Donna Kirk - Administrative Assistant

Jessica Bruns - Childcare Worker

The Personal Touch - Custodians

November ~Saturday 10 St. Andrew Bazaar ~Sunday 11 United Methodist Student Day ~Sunday 18 Thanksgiving Luncheon ~Thursday 22 Thanksgiving Day

December ~Sunday 2 UMW Christmas Program ~Sunday 16 Music Program at 11:00 am ~Monday 24 Christmas Eve Services ~Tuesday 25 Christmas Day

Looking Ahead

Happy Birthday November

If your birthday is in November and is not

here, please let Donna know

Sermon Topics and

Scriptures Lessons for

November 2012

November 4

All Saints Sunday

Mathew 6

"Unleashing Your Prayer Life"

Rev. John Schlicher

November 11

Hebrew 10:19-39

“Unleashing Your Presence”

Rev. John Schlicher

November 18

Mark 13:1-8

Unleashed:

“Living into an Unleashed

Spiritual Life”

Rev. John Schlicher

November 25

2 Samuel 23:1-7

"God's Faithfulness"

Rev. John Schlicher

Russ Hackett 11/01

Kim Loesch 11/01

Paul Cotellesso 11/04

Noel Ashbaugh 11/06

Brycon Baxter 11/06

Sue VerStreate 11/07

Ryan Smith 11/09

Amy Fenning 11/10

Liza Fisher 11/10

Steve Wilson 11/10

Betty Darst 11/11

Alexandra Hendrix 11/12

Bette Williams 11/15

Alice Bennett 11/16

Kelly Blumenschein 11/16

Amy Mills 11/18

Macy Miller 11/19

Mark Sledge 11/19

Mindy Wilson 11/19

Daphne Ford 11/21

Jane Henry 11/22

Laura MacPherson 11/22

Jim Fisher 11/23

Benjamin Micheals 11/26

Joanne Miller 11/26

Donna Bales 11/28

Michelle Schlicher 11/28

Saul Boroff 11/29

Morris Miller 11/29

Come and

enjoy the

Wednesday

Night

Fellowship

Meal

—Everyone is welcome!

6:00 pm

Afterwards there are several classes

to participate in. Check out the

monthly calendar.

Please be considerate of the need of

those serving the meal and arrive in

time for them to attend

their 6:30 Bible Studies and Art

Club.

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Please pray for these people who have been in the hospital, ill, or recuperating in the past month or are simply in need of our prayers and support.

Ann Shelton Lora Lehman Julie and Stan Erk

Kate Messmore Bob & Jane Henry Jean Rodesky

Edith Leonard Jean Russell Ilene Shultz

Sharon Taylor Marilyn Thompson Erin Boroff

Joe Matteson Mary Lou Fox Ernie Muller

Jim Elliott

The St. Andrew prayer chain is always available to pray for you. Contact Jean Watts at 426-7469. Prayer requests can be made at the Atrium prayer box, online at standrewumchurch.net under “let us pray for you”, or by calling the church office. Every week, a group of people pray for the needs of our members, our church, our community, our country and world. Prayer notes will also be sent to those being prayed for if you provide an address to either Melinda Nutter or the office.

—remember “where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them” - Matthew 18:20

Care and Prayer

We do appreciate all the prayers, calls, hugs, and cards from our St. Andrew church family at the passing of my mom last month. We have been com-forted the last three years knowing that those of our church were thinking of our family during her illness. Continue to pray for my dad. Carolyn and John Ach

On Sunday, No-vember 18, we will be collecting donations for the annual Wesley Center Thanks-giving food drive. The need

is greater than ever, given the state of our economy. We need mostly non-perishable food items, although we will also accept fro-zen turkeys (no other frozen items, please). If you wish to make a monetary contribution, the Wesley Center staff can use the money to supplement the food items as needed. Checks should be made out to St. Andrew so that Walt can write a single check. This is our chance to share some of the blessings that God has bestowed upon us. Grocery bags will be available at all services on November 11 as a reminder to collect food during the next week. Greg Williams

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STARS CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Join us on December 12 for

our annual Christmas Brunch. We will gather at the home of Ken and Diane Hutton at 10 AM. Bring a dish to share. Table service and drinks will be provided.

Let's Dream Big in 2013 Let's together think how close we are to great-ness at St. Andrew; our youth ministry, our music program, our service to our congregation, our ministry to those in need. With just a little financial push we can get from good to great. Each committee is giving to the Finance Com-

mittee their requests with careful attention to cost contain-ment but a view of what our short-term future can be in 2013. We are close to greatness.

To dream big we must all participate in the movement, helping with programs, youth direction and ministry outreach to our community. Time, talent and money are the three keys. Today you can help by making your 2013 steward-ship pledge. On your pledge card you will see where we have asked for a small increase from 2012. This increase takes into account increases in regular expenses plus committee requests to take a step beyond. Billy Graham said it best, "Give me an hour with someone's checkbook, and I'll tell you where his heart is at". Please pray and consider how you can provide to St. Andrew your time, talent and money for 2013 and don't be afraid to Dream Big in 2013. Sincerely, The Stewardship Committee

St. Andrew United Methodist Church

HOLIDAY BAZAAR

Saturday, November 10, 2012

9 –- 3 pm

Could you contribute just 2 hours to make our annual bazaar an absolute success? Would you make a batch of Cookies? Fudge? Pies? Help serve? Bring in books, household items, or chil-dren’s items? Profits from this annual church event go to local missions throughout the year. There is always a

good community turnout but it takes each and every one of us to supply items for the 10th to make this wonder-full event.

There are sign-up sheets posted with a number of ways you can help, so please help to make this year the best ever!!! Questions? Jane Henry--426-8428

In 2013In 2013

Join the Steeles for Advent decorating!

After the 11:00 service on November 25, Cheryl and Bob will be coordinating the decorating of the sanctuary. Let’s turn out to give them a hand!

"...They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people." Acts 2:46-47 Let us give God our most heartfelt thanks for our abundant blessings, as we join in a fellowship meal together.

Sunday, November 18th, at noon in the church fellowship hall. Turkey, gravy, and mashed potatoes will be provided.

Please bring a dish to share.

Jr. High Sunday School! Meets during the teaching time at the 9:30 service.

We’ll be doing a series of Bible studies based on Christian movies.

Drama! Have fun and use your talent to prepare and deliver skits

for the youth group meetings and church services! 6:30-7pm every

Sunday night.

YOUth! Games, Snacks, Bible Study for all students 6th

-12th

grade. (Sundays 7-

8:30pm). We’re starting at the beginning and studying Genesis.

Youth Praise Team! Do you sing or play an instrument

thing? Come help us out! We practice Wednesdays 5:30-6pm.

CrossTraining! A weekly hang-

out-snack-game-Bible-study-

youth-group time designed for 6th

-12th

graders!

Come check it out! You’ll like it! Right now, we’re

learning about King David. Wednesdays

6:30-8pm.

BAZAAR! Come help sell books for the church bazaar. Monies collected in the

youth room will be used to fund youth group activities! Come for the whole thing or

just part. 9am-3pm, Saturday, November 10th

. Pizza served for lunch.

Fall Youth Retreat! You do NOT want to miss this. Friday,

November 16th

at 6pm – Sunday, November 18th

at noon.

Kirkmont Campground in Zanesfield. It’s going to be awesome.

As always, if you have any questions or if there’s anything I can help you with,

please give me a call or write me an email.

Phone: (937) 838-5014 Email: [email protected]

Lovin’ ya in Christ!, Steve Wilson, Youth Pastor

Sunday M T W T Friday Saturday 1 2 3

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Worship 8:15, 9:30, or 11am

No Sunday School or evening

activities – Pastor Steve on vacation!

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Youth Praise Team 5:30pm

Church Dinner 6pm

CrossTraining! 6:30-8pm

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Church Bazaar

Youth Book Sale!

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Jr. High Sunday School 9:45am

Drama 6:30-7pm

YOUth! 7-8:30pm

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Church Dinner 6pm


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Fall Youth Retreat!

6pm

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Fall Youth Retreat

continues!

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Worship 1 service – 10:30am

Return from Fall Youth Retreat for

Church Thanksgiving dinner 12pm

No Sunday School or evening

activities – returning from retreat

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No evening activities –

Thanksgiving Eve

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Thanks-

giving!

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Jr. High Sunday School 9:45am

Drama 6:30-7pm

YOUth! 7-8:30pm

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Church Dinner 6pm


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Why do we go to church? Many of us would proba-bly respond, "To meet with God." But few Christians would deny that God can be encountered in our homes and workplaces. I am convinced that one of the reasons that church attendances are in decline in so many parts of the world is our failure to an-swer the question of the church's value effec-tively. As we proclaim God's omnipresence, and en-courage people to become aware of God's presence and activity in their daily lives, the gathering of the church has begun to seem unnecessary. But, when we recognize that the liturgy is about forming us into Christlikeness, we discover a com-pelling answer to the "why church?" question. As William Willimon recently tweeted, "There is not one rite of the church that is not an educational, forma-tive act." Everything we do in our worship is de-signed to teach us and form us. As we gather week after week, we open ourselves to God's values, God's mission, and God's purpose. We receive a vision of what the world would be like if God's Reign were fully manifest within it, and we learn the attitudes, motivations and habits of God's Reign. Then, as we leave, we are sent out to live in our daily lives what we have seen, heard, and learned in the sanctuary.

This means that every act of worship needs a "destination." As we design our liturgy, we need to keep in mind the specific "message" of our worship for that gathering. As we gather for worship, even if we are not leading or designing the service, we need to be listening for the specific "word" for the week that we will take with us into our lives. Each prac-tice within the liturgy needs to work toward the mo-ment when we are sent out with a specific Gospel task for the week. I call this the "gift" of the wor-ship. It's the thing that we take with us that enables us to live our faith a little more effectively during the week. When we understand that our worship gatherings are meant to teach us how to live as full followers of Jesus, we are compelled to gather. As we face the daily challenges of living, and as we seek to be faith-ful to Christ, we cannot help but recognize that the Christian life does not come naturally. It must be taught and practiced, so that our natural responses, attitudes, and habits become true to God's Reign. And when we know that, each week, we will receive the gift of a new insight and a new, practical way to apply God's truth to our lives, we come to worship eager to learn and with the expectation that the hour we spend in liturgy on Sunday morning will change every other hour of our week.

WHY DO WE GO TO CHURCH? By John van de Laar @ sacredise.com. Used by permission.

Emergency

Weather

Cancellation

Notification

Inclement weather can sometimes

affect worship and ministry events at

St. Andrew. Please use the following

tips to ensure that you are informed

of closings and/or delays:

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Turn to WHIO (Channel 7 in

Beavercreek) and check the

School Watch banner at the

bottom of the screen for worship

cancellations

Closing information will be

available on WHIO-TV, AM 1290

and 95.7 FM News Talk Radio

WHIO, WHKO-FM K99.1 FM

and the following websites:

www.whiotv.com,

www.1290whio.com,

www.k99online.com,

www.953theeagle.com.

Check the Voice Message at 426

-6491 after 7:00am on Sunday for

any weather updates or

cancellations

Visit

www.standrewumchurch.net

after 7:00am on Sunday for any

additional information about

cancellations and/or delays

OFFICE HOURS/PROGRAMS

and MINISTRIES

Check the Voice Message at 426

-6491 for up-to-date information

on cancellations and/or delays

Visit

www.standrewumchurch.net for

additional information about

cancellations and/or delays

Contact the Ministry Team

leader or chairperson to confirm

any cancellations for committee

meetings, etc

It is always our goal to keep our

church doors and ministries open, but

the safety of those who worship and

participate in ministry at St. Andrew

determines and guides our need to

cancel or reschedule events due to

weather.

Christmas Adopt-A-Family Jerry Sedlacek

Our Christ-mas tree with gift orna-ments for children and adults in our

Adopt-A-Family program this year will be up in the Atrium the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 25. This year as in the past we will gather Christ-mas gifts and food for families from the Wesley Center and Fairbrook Elementary School. Cash donations designated for the Adopt-A-Family program will be used to complete the gift and food packages which are assembled for each family. More details on our families and the donation time line will be in the December Footprints.

Save your points for

Red Bird Mission!

One of the many ways we, and all of you, can support the Red Bird Mis-sion in Kentucky is by saving Cou-pons for Education. I, for one, did not realize the vast number of prod-ucts containing coupons. A basket is located in the Gathering Grounds—please leave all coupons there and I will see that they are cate-gorized and shipped to Red Bird. Red Bird Mission have already pur-chased one van with coupon pro-ceeds and are on their way to getting another one. So, you can see, cou-pons do pay off. Your support to this project will be appreciated, Any questions can be directed to me at 426-1956.Thank You, Chris Watters

Christ the King Sunday: When is it? What is it?

This year Christ the King Sunday falls on November 25. Interestingly, 2012 is one of those rare years when Christ the King Sunday does not coincide with

the first Sunday of Advent. (Advent begins on Dec. 2 this year.)

The following description of Christ the King Sunday comes from Dr. Mark D. Roberts, Senior Advisor and Theologian-in-Residence for Foundations for Laity Renewal, located near San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Rob-erts’s website is http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markdroberts/

Christ the King Sunday is the last Sunday of the Christian year (sometimes called the liturgical year or the church year). On this Sunday, we celebrate the coming reign of Christ as King of kings and Lord of lords. We delight in the fact that when Christ reigns, the world will be restored, peace shall reign, justice shall be estab-lished, and all people will live in the fullness of the kingdom of God.

Every Sunday, Christians gather to celebrate the victory of God through Jesus Christ. The one who was crucified was raised on Easter Sunday, thus defeating sin and death. On Christ the King Sunday, we shout to Christ the Lord with gratitude for his sacrifice. We announce his vic-tory to the world, inviting them to join us in our celebration: “Shout to the LORD, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!” (Psalm 98:4).

On Christ the King Sunday, we complete the cy-cle of the Christian year. It began almost one year ago with Advent. In that season prior to Christmas, we set our hope upon God, yearning for our Savior, as did the Jews so many centu-ries earlier. Today, we celebrate the fact that the Savior came, born in a manger. That he

lived among us, proclaiming the kingdom of God. That he died, taking upon himself the sin of the world. And that he was raised from the dead, breaking the power of sin and death itself. Christ rules today as King of kings. This we celebrate, even

as we look forward to the time when we will enjoy fully the life of his kingdom.

United Methodist Student

Day is November 11.

Meredith Leigh Paul is eager to help developmentally chal-lenged children find their voice and communicate with others. She wants to give them what she has received from the United Methodist Student Day offering: the gift of hope.

“I want to work with children with special needs as a speech pathologist; that’s what is on my heart,” says the 20-year-old college student from Ra-leigh, N.C. She is a recipient of the Rev. Dr. Karen Layman Gift of Hope Scholarship, funded by the church-wide special offering.

The scholarship aids United Methodist students at accred-ited colleges who have shown leadership in their church. Indeed, they become gifts of

hope for a denomination in dire need of more young leaders to chart its course into the future.

Paul says she feels “blessed and grateful” for her scholar-ship, especially when many other students have had to surrender their academic dreams because of rising costs and shrinking financial aid. “It’s nice to know your church is there for you. It strengthens my faith.”

Your gifts to United Methodist Student Day help students like Meredith Paul continue their education and their faith jour-ney as they strive to make a difference in the world and discern what God has planned for them.

Please give on Nov. 11

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6:00 GS FH

7:00 Praise Team

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5:30 AA FH

8:00 NA FH

2:00 Girl Scouts 116

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Boy Scouts 117

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All Saints Day

8:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship 9:30 Sunday School

6:30 Women’s Study 105

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7:00 Boy Scouts FH

6:30 Cub Scouts 112,119,121

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8:00 Joy Breakfast OS

9:30 Sow & Sew 121

6:00 Oak Tree Corner FH,

7:00 Boy Scouts 116

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5:00 PM Youth Praise Team 117

6:00 Fellowship Meal FH

6:30 PM Youth Cross Train 117

6:30 Art Club


6:30 Men’s Study 102

6:30 Young Adult Study 116

7:00 Choir Practice

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6:00 GS FH

7:00 Praise Team

7:00 Missions Committee 7:00 WACS OS

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UM Student Day

8:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship 9:30 Sunday School 6:30-7 Drama


7-8:30 Youth

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7:00 Boy Scouts FH, 116

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8:00 Men’s Breakfast OS

7:00 SPRC 116

7:00 Zeta Tau Alpha CR

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12:00 Worship Meeting CR

1:30 Staff Meeting CR




6:30 Art Club




7:00 Choir Practice

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6:00 GS FH

7:00 Praise Team

7:00 Bazaar Wrap-up

meeting CR

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5:30 AA FH

8:00 NA FH


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9:00 Esther Circle CR

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10:30 Worship—one service

9:30 Sunday School 12:00 Thanksgiving Luncheon

4:00 Soul Center FH

6:30-7 Drama


7-8:30 Youth

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7:00 Boy Scouts FH

7:00 Finance Committee

6:30 Cub Scouts 112,119,121

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8:00 Joy Breakfast OS

6:00 Oak Tree Corner FH, Edu

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7:00 Choir Practice

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OFFICE CLOSED

Thanksgiving

6:00 GS FH

7:00 Praise Team

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OFFICE CLOSED

5:30 AA FH

8:00 NA FH

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8:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship 9:30 Sunday School 6:30-7 Drama

7-8:30 Youth

District Event With Ascent Band

6-8 @ Night Sky in Troy

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8:00 Men’s Breakfast OS

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6:30 Art Club




7:00 Choir Practice

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6:00 GS FH

7:00 Praise Team

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5:30 AA FH

8:00 NA FH


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Holiday Bazaar November 10

9:00 AM till 3:00 PM

Lunch will be served

Antiques and Collectibles

Holiday Crafts

Unique Gifts

Artisan’s Gallery

Bake Shoppe

Cookie Walk

Sweet Shoppe

Theme Basket

Silent Auction

Attic Treasures

Pre~owned

Children’s Clothing

Used Toys

Used Books, Tapes,

CD’s

Children’s Activities

Pictures with Santa: 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm

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