*Thank you for Assisting with Worship today:

Refreshments: Deb Fish and Louise Litman

Greeters 10 am: Joan & Marv Williams, Jim

& Jackie Pahula, Siri Brueshaver

*Reminders to those assisting next week

(1/8/17) with worship:

Refreshments: Muriel Gilbertson

Greeters 9 am: Ted & Jolene Billy, Pixie Gru-

man, Wayne & Sandra Sisel

Greeters 11:05 am: Frank & Carol Pohl,

Glenda Edgeton

We are looking for volunteers to join our re-

freshment host team. If interested, please con-

tact Deb Fish @651-452-9102/Louise Litman

@952-891-3284.

Welcome - We’re honored that you have chosen to worship with us!

If you are a first or second time guest or new to our community, please stop by our Welcoming Desk in the Narthex. You may also fill in a visitor card in the

pew or at the desk if you wish.

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*Attendance

Last Sunday in worship: 69

Next Sunday—Jan. 8 Baptism of the Lord, Baptism Sunday Pastor

Robert will preach “John Agreed”; Matthew

2:1-12; Matthew 3:13-17

*Indicates a new or revised announcement this week.

Children/Youth Nursery Care NOTE: There will not be any

Nursery Care on New Years Day.

Nursery Care is provided from 9:00am–noon for

children 3 years of age and younger every Sunday

year round.

Children’s Church NOTE: There will not be

any Children’s Church on New Years Day.

Children’s Church—(age 3–Grade 1) is during

the 9:00 and 11:05 a.m. Sunday morning worship

services. Sunday School between services.

Children’s Sunday School– NOTE: There will

not be any Sunday School on New Years

Day. Classes will resume January 8, 2017

Age 3 – Grade 5 – Sunday School begins at 10:15

in room 110 with a large group opening time be-

fore children are escorted to their individual grade

level classes. Our later start time allows for chil-

dren to finish cookies and donuts upstairs before

they enter the classrooms. Children under age 3 –

child care is provided in our Little Blessings

Nursery located on the main level in room 202.

JAM Club

(For grades K-5) - Wednesday night at 6:24pm

Youth Group There will not be any Youth Group

on Wednesday, Jan. 4th.

Worship Education/

Inspirational

Upcoming Baptism Sunday, January 8

at the 9 or 11:05 a.m. service.

Call the church office, at 952-890-2515,

to register for the pre-baptism meeting with Pastor Braudt on Jan. 4th

Adult Education Sunday mornings—10:05-11:00 a.m.

Faith on Film - Faith on Film will not meet to-

day, join us Jan. 8th the topic will be “science

and religion”. We are in the Annex (room off of

the Bosshardt Room where Sunday morning cof-

fee is held). Faith on Film is taught by RHUMC

member Jonathan Ozanne.

Pastor’s Study-Not Meeting Jan. 1 This class meets in Pastor Robert’s office. Each

week, discussion focuses on a book and chapter

in the Bible. There is always room around the

table to drop in. This class is facilitated by Joe

Dedeaux.

Sisters Class—Not Meeting Jan. 1 Will resume January 8. Sisters Class meets on

Sundays 10:15-10:55 am. In the library. All

women are welcome.

Tuesday Bible Study

Tuesday Bible Study Class, will begin the series

“Ancient Roads from Christ to Constantine” on

Jan. 17th. These sessions will run for 6 weeks and

meet from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. We will embark

on an exciting journey from where Christianity

was born to its eventual place as the official relig-

ion of the Roman Empire. The video portion is

hosted by author and distinguished history pro-

fessor Jonathan Phillips who takes us on a 12,000

mile journey through 7 countries. Each of these 1

hour videos will be followed by ½ hour of discus-

sion. There is no book to purchase but signing up

(at the kiosk in the lobby or on-line through the

church web site) will be helpful. If you have

questions please contact Pastor Emma at 952-890

-2515, ext. 205 or emelin@riverhillsumc.org. All

are welcome.

Book Club

Wednesday evening bi-monthly Book Club

6:00- 7:15 p.m.

Every other month this group meets in the library to

discuss a book selected by the group.

Feb. 1, 2017 “The Rosie Project”

by Graeme Simsion This is a hilarious, feel-good

novel narrated by an oddly charming and socially

challenged genetics professor on an unusual quest: to

find out if he is capable of true love. Contact Pastor

Emma at 952-890-2515, ext. 205.

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Support Groups

Al-Anon Meeting

Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at River Hills UMC.

AA Meetings

Thursdays at 7:30 pm and Fridays at 8 pm at

Grace UMC, Burnsville

Gamblers Anonymous

Fridays at 7:00 p.m. @River Hills UMC.

ADHD, Autism, & other Disabilities on the

Spectrum

Monday, January 23, 2017, 6:45pm

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, A.V.

Mindful Parenting: How to Stop the

Fighting, Yelling and Frustration

No cost for this presentation.

Barb Andrus, Certified Parent Coach,

Mad2Glad

Are you stressed out and exhausted?

Tired of your child’s poor listening, lack of self

-control and defiant behavior? Discover why

children with ADHD and/or Autism push your

limits, try to control everything, and how you

can transform your home into an enjoyable

space rather than a war zone.

In this interactive presentation you will receive

solutions from the Mad to Glad that are key to

having a calmer, more cooperative child and

restoring your sanity.

Care Giving Support Group Our next meeting will be Monday, February 6,

2017. We will be taking the month of January

off. We usually meet the first Monday of each

month at 7:00 pm. in the Library. This support

group is for anyone in the midst of care giving

for a family member or friend. If you have

questions please contact Allen Moore 651-238

-0634 or Pastor Emma 952-890-2515, ext. 205.

Memory Café

Memory Café is a monthly memory

care discussion group where those

experiencing early to moderate

dementia can meet in a safe and supportive

environment. Join us every third Tuesday of

the month through 2016 at The Rivers 11111

River Hills Dr., Burnsville, Memory Care

Activity Room 6:00-7:00 pm.

NEW MEMBER CLASS Wednesday, January 18, 7:00 p.m.

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS Sunday, January 22,

9 and 11:05 am

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Mission &

Service

Fellowship and

Special Events

*Rhum Cafe! January 4th 5:30-6:30 pm

Fried Chicken In addition to our featured menu items, we also

have fixings for Sandwiches, Salad Bar, Apple-

sauce, Desserts, and a choice of Milk, Juice, or

Water to drink. We do our very best to offer gluten

-free options and we try to meet dietary restrictions

if we know about them. Bring a friend! We serve

dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, in

Fellowship Hall

CALLING ALL

TALENT Do you have a special talent in the arts that you

want to share? A song that needs to be sung? A

dance that wants to burst forth? A need to ex-

press God's word through a sketch, whether by

drawing or by drama?

These are just some examples of the many artis-

tic talents we want to incorporate into the wor-

ship services at River Hills Church. Whether

you are an individual or group that is hearing

God's call to share your gifts through the arts,

we would love to include you in worship. Please

note we are not looking to form new Disciple-

ship Groups, such as a dance troupe or acting

troupe. These will be one time commitments to

be incorporated into worship. If interested,

please complete a volunteer card found in the

pew or email the church office at

riverhills@riverhillsumc.org or Pat Hammond at

kphhammond@mac.com.

Also...

River Hills Church is also looking for people

who are willing to teach their art in an informal

setting (Note: You would be a voluntary

teacher). If interested, please complete a volun-

teer card found in the pew or email the church

office at

riverhills@riverhillsumc.org or Pat Hammond at

kphhammond@mac.com.

Help on Jan. 7th. Help is needed on Saturday, January 7 from

10:00 AM – Noon to undecorate the church from

the Christmas season. Everyone is welcome to

help and there are things to do for all ages! After

the work is done, lunch of chili and crackers will

be provided.

Habitat for

Humanity We will be working at the Habitat for Humanity

Panel Plant Feb. 23, 24 and 25. More informa-

tion and a sign-up will be available soon, save

the date.

2017 Flower Chart If you would like to donate an altar flower ar-

rangement for a Sunday morning in 2017, please

see the new flower chart located on the bulletin

board in the Narthex just outside the Bosshardt

Room or at riverhillsumc.org and click on the

worship tab. Our cost for 2017 is holding steady

at $40.

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Sun Jan 1, 2017, Food Collection, New Years Day 10am Worship-S

Mon Jan 2, 2017- Church Office and ECC Closed Tue Jan 3, 2017

7pm Al-anon-F 7pm Missions Committee-L

Wed Jan 4, 2017 4:45pm The River Kids Practice-B 5:30pm RHUMC Café-F 5:30pm Wesley Bell Practice-B 6:24pm—Jam Club-CLASSROOMS 6:30pm NO United Youth Group 7pm Baptism Class-P 7pm Jubilate Bell Practice-B 7:15pm Chancel Choir Practice-S

Thu Jan 5, 2017 5:30 pm SPPR Committee Meeting 7pm Praise Team Rehearsal-S

Fri Jan 6, 2017 11am Organ Rehearsal- Cathleen Harris-S 6:15pm Girl Scout Troop #17167-ROOM 101 7:30pm Gamblers Anonymous-F 4:30 pm—Simpson Shelter

Sat Jan 7, 2017 10am Undecorate from the Advent Season-CHURCHWIDE 11am Organ Rehearsal - Cathleen Harris-S 7pm Organ Rehearsal, Cathleen Harris-S

Sun Jan 8, 2017- Baptism OF THE LORD SUNDAY 9am Worship-S 10am Faith on Film-A 10am Pastor's Study-P 10am Sisters Class-L 10:15am Children’s Sunday School– CLASSROOMS 11:05am Worship-S 1pm Girl Scout Troop #17666-ROOM 101

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PRAYER LIST THIS WEEK

Prayers of Sympathy

Our prayers of sympathy go out to Sjanna Boe’s family as they mourn the loss of her grandmother Pauline

Grandbois who passed away on December 23rd.

Church Family

Lillian Shattuck; Barry Estes; Sandy Thibos; Sue Hawes; Carol Walker; Mac McInroy; Carl and Joy Potter;

Dick Branden; Connie Anton; Bonnie Covart; Bob Leaf; Wayne Baugh; Sandra Shill; Jerry Kelly; Jay Dee

Yearous

Friends and Family

Scott Peterson friend of Georgia Cirksena; Sean, friend of Aaron Raschke; John Goz, friend of Marty Apple-

bee; Paul Fread, son of Marge Fread; Debbie Hansen; friend of Barb Haagenstad and Kim Engstrom; Kathy,

daughter of Marge Friend; Julie friend of Marge Fread; Jackie Smith, friend of Rosalind, Georgia, and Randy

Cirksena; Gary Drewianka, partner of Sylvia Peterson; Jim and Rita Demers, friends of Jim and Mona Ervin;

Joan, cousin of Ginny Heitkamp; Clayton McDougal, father of Chris McDougal; Janice Buvala, mother of

Sara Vander Lugt; Clyde Johnson, father of Amy Pearson; Pat Braudt, mother of Rev. Robert Braudt; Cory

Branden son of Billie and Dick Branden; Linda Dehkey, daughter of Alice Pierce; Skip Wolff, neighbor of

Randy and Georgia Cirksena; Virginia Cerny, mother of Kim Christianson; Steve Jones, son of Mike and Sue

Althoff; Faith Williams, sister of Marv Williams; Kenneth and Vivian Fread, family of Marge Fread; Rebecca,

granddaughter of Mike and Sue Althoff; Norma Blackman, mother of Brenda Barta; Mike Metz, friend of

Mary Davis; Helen, Aunt of Jean Bornholdt; Alice Whitby, mother of Jane Mayne; Linda Banks, friend of

Everett Goodridge; Sharon Woodward, daughter of Dave and Donna Sundheimer; Charlotte Umezu; John and

Grace Feuk, parents of Eric Feuk; Bishop Bruce Ough; Missionaries Kristen Brown (Israel/Palestine the Mid-

dle East) and Nancy Robinson (Sierra Leone, Africa), Cynthia Williams, River Valley District Superintendent

Prayers of the

People

Prayers: Prayer requests are accepted in the church office at 952-890-2515, cwilkens@riverhillsumc.org or through our

website at riverhillsumc.org. Please let us know if your prayer is to remain confidential for only the prayer chain or is to be shared on this page of the weekly announcements and The Herald monthly newsletter.

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We’re Here to Serve You Rev. Robert Braudt..……..…….Lead Pastor

Rev. Emma Melin………...…..……... Deacon

Pat Hammond….Dir. Arts and Innovative Worship

Dan and Stacy Julson Dir. of Praise Team Melissa Miller..….Dir. of Children’s Ministries

Maureen Ballentine ..Dir. of Youth Ministries

Denise Poetter……..Administrative Assistant

Carrie Wilkens……...Communications

Coordinator

Dr. Jong-Won Park…...Dir. of Chancel Choir

Cathleen Harris…...…………….……Organist

Marilyn Pyle……...…………Dir. of Bell Choirs

Cary Suriono….Sunday Nursery Coordinator

Lori Bergsten…The Herald Newsletter Editor

Melissa Hansen…Dir. of Early Childhood Center

Office Hours:

Mondays - Friday 9:00 - 3:00 Emergency pastoral care after

office hours and on weekends,

please call:

Rev. Robert Braudt,

@612-839-2111 or

Rev. Emma Melin,

@651-483-9833

11100 River Hills Drive Burnsville, MN 55337

Phone: 952-890-2515 Fax: 952-890-4536

Large Print Bulletins, Hymnals and Hearing

Devices: available, ask an usher for assistance.

Thank you for wearing your nametags: If you need

a nametag, contact the church office, 952-890-2515.

Child Care is available for ages 3 and under.

Children are always welcome in worship: Children’s

activity books and bags are located just outside the

sanctuary doors on the “Kids Kart”.

Refreshments Inside of Sanctuary: The Trustees ask

that food or beverages please not be brought into the

sanctuary. However, bottled water, bottled formula for

infants, and spill-proof cups for small children are

permitted.

Online Giving: The church offers online giving. Just

visit the church’s website (www.riverhillsumc.org),

click the “Share” tab, and follow the simple step-by-

step directions. It’s secure, convenient and flexible.

Posting Materials in the Church: If you wish to have

something posted in the church, please get a copy to

the church office for approval. Please do not use

scotch tape or duct tape to tape things to the walls,

doors, windows, etc. Use instead either tacky putty or

painter’s tape, which you can find in the cabinet above

the mailboxes in the church office. The Trustees thank

you.

From the Finance Committee: Any groups or

individuals wishing to do fundraising activities in the

church/congregation should submit requests at least 2

(two) weeks in advance to the Missions Committee

and the Finance Committee of the church. The

rationale for this policy is to limit the number of

simultaneous fundraiser activities and to ensure the

fundraiser meets the mission of the church.

Library: We are NOT accepting any more books for

the church library right now.

Deadline for Bulletin Announcements: Tuesdays at

noon. E-mail Carrie at cwilkens@riverhillsumc.org.

Deadline for The Herald Newsletter: 15th of each

month.E-mail The Herald editor, Lori, at

lori.bergsten@gmail.com. www.facebook.comRiverHillsUMC

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Please remember to contact

the church office when you

move.