Text Box: BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES DECEMBER 4 Cindy Thompson J J Piper 5 Leslie Klein 7 Natalie Kramer 11 Gerry Piscola Marty & Sally Belfi 12 Randy Kuhn Diana Tyler Buz Bokman Robin Galvin Brandy Burdick 13 Kristy Moore Sandy & Jim Hales 14 Nicholas Rodak Antonia Spector 15 Ralph Thompson 16 Judy Ponting 17 Glen Thompson Helen Walkden 18 Jeff Brunger Doug Blaine Bob Burdick 19 Tony Piscola Ruth & Bill Puckett 20 Holly Hill Judy Scott 21 Stephanie Szuch 23 Joseph Klein 25 Jan Brooks Dillon Swanson 26 Kayla Zawoyski 29 Debbie Cihla 30 Pam Daniels Text Box: $48,000.00 GRANT RECEIVED The church has been facing two major financial situations. The parking lot and the roof are in need of repairs. Each of these concerns gets worse as time passes. The church Visioning process has put both concerns on hold. The Visioning is the priority. Though the Vision holds first place in church concerns, the parking lot has reached its last year for postponement. The concern is obvious to everyone who drives into the church. The roof, the more expensive project, continues to degenerate with time. The water streaks down the walls and water marks on ceiling tiles have not escaped anyone’s notice. 2008 is time to act. The joint projects, including inflation costs, are estimated at close to $48,000.00. This is major. On Thanksgiving Sunday, I was able To announce receipt of a check for $48,000.00 from the Hampson Family Foundation. This check is to be used to fix the parking lot and the roof. On behalf of NECC, I would like to thank Karen Mole (Bert and Lois Hampson’s daughter) for making me aware of the Foundation. I would also like to thank Rachel Trimble for her assistance in writing the grant request. Bert and Lois Hampson loved this church and provided for many of the church’s needs while they were alive. It is so much in their character that we would once again receive their help when faced with a financial concern. We miss Bert and Lois. I miss them a great deal. Text Box: All Church Adult Christmas Party Sunday, December 9, 2007 @ 6:00 P.M. Ed and Angie Carter have once again opened their home to us for our annual Christmas POTLUCK Party. Put on your best Christmas frocks, prepare a favorite dish to share and join us for an evening of celebration and good food. This will be an evening you will not want to miss. Mark your calendar and make this a MUST on your Christmas list. Carter’s live at 11950 Castleton Lane (Off Rt. 82, west of the church) Any questions please call the church office, 748-2230. BRING a non-perishable food item for our CHURCH FOOD PANTRY…….