Inspire the world with the inclusive love of JesusFebruary 7-13, 2016

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This Morning in Worship 8 a.m. Chapel, 9 a.m. Celebrations, 10:45 a.m. Traditions10:10 a.m. Parables will not meet for worship today; Parables worshipersare invited to worship in the Sanctuary for Super Bowl of Soul!1 p.m. Meridan Manor Service: Rev. Susan Finn preaching

Worship on Wednesday-WoW! 6:15 p.m., SanctuaryJoin us for celebratory worship appropriate for all ages, every Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Music and message create a festive atmo-sphere in the Sanctuary, making all who attend feel warm and wel-come. WoW is invitational, inspirational, and intergenerational.Children’s Storytime. Shana Shurson calls young children togeth-er in the Sanctuary and walks with them to the Holmes Room for a short Bible story and conversation during the WoW message. Check out the variety of opportunities on Wednesdays for children, youth and adults at bit.ly/wednesdayprograms. Childcare is available from 4:30-8:30 p.m. in the Crib Room, and Wednesdays at WCC are Parables-friendly! Join us at Suppers, Etc. each Wednesday. Delicious meals are served from 5-6:15 p.m. in Mithun Hall. See all weekly menus at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/suppers.

LENTEN CLASSESIntroduction to Singing – Thomas PaulsonFebruary 10, 4:30-5:15 p.m., Room #203 – Music Office Did you ever want to sing in a choir, or just enjoy singing the hymns? This class will introduce you to the basics of singing – breathing, matching pitch, and reading music. Class space is limited to five. Please contact Tom Paulson to sign-up: 952-473-8877, x216 or tpaul-son@wayzatacommunitychurch.org.

Bible for Dummies Lent with Allen HiltonJoin Allen for our Lenten Bible for Dummies series beginning Feb-ruary 17, Wednesdays at 10 a.m., 4:30 and 7:15 p.m. in the Chapel, or the NightShift at 9 p.m. at The District Kitchen, Wayzata. How did Tevye and Golde’s family in Fiddler on the Roof decide to celebrate “Tradition,” say a “Sabbath Prayer,” get their idea of what “Love” and “Home” mean, decide what it is to be “A Rich Man,” and realize that God would stay with them, even “Far from the Home I Love”? They were a biblical people, steeped in the story.

Grief and its Companions: LonelinessLed by Rev. Lindy PurdyFebruary 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Piper LibraryLindy Purdy will continue with the Grief and its Companion forum series once each month through April, with a focus on Lonliness this month.

Guest Speaker, Marilyn SharpeFebruary 24, 7:15 p.m. in the Community RoomAll Parents, Guardians and Other Caregivers of Kids are invited to join us in the Community Room as the Middle School Board welcomes Marilyn Sharpe to share with us about how we help our kids grow up in a faith-filled home. As guardians,

we are kids’ primary faith formers. Marilyn will give us some great tips about how we can do small things that make a big difference. To learn more about Marilyn Sharpe, please visit marilynsharpemi-nistries.com. This event is made possible by a grant received by the Ashley Endowment of the Minnesota Conference United Church of Christ. If you have any questions about this event, please contact Christa Bowman, Director of Middle School Ministry, at cbowman@wayza-tacommunitychurch.org

WEDNESDAY MINISTRY

Super Bowl of Soul!9:00 & 10:45 a.m. in worship with Guest Director Gary Dennis HinesWe are honored to welcome back the legendary Grammy Award Winning Director of the Sounds of Blackness, Gary Dennis Hines, for Super Bowl of Soul this morning! Gary is directing the Community Gospel Choir in worship.

Music at Wayzata: Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis with Diana Lee Lucker Today at 3 p.m. in the SanctuaryJoin us for a collaboration with the Twin Cities American Guild of Organists and soloist, Dr. Diana Lee Lucker, featuring Charles Watt, Whitman’s Trumpeter – World Premiere, Dean Hell-er, trumpet; Leonard Bernstein, Symphonic Dances from West Side Story; and Charles-Marie Widor, Symphony no 3 for Organ and Orchestra, Diana Lee Lucker, organ. The concert is free.

Ash Wednesday Service: February 106:15 p.m. in the SanctuaryWednesday, February 10 is Ash Wednesday, the day we mark as the first day of Lent, a time of reflection leading up to Easter Sunday. This Service will bring scripture to life through liturgical dance by our friends from CREO Arts & Dance Conservatory, joining creative forces with Tapestry for the evening. This visual worship will take us from the Garden Of Eden and the beginning of life, to the val-ley of dry bones full of ashes, who are brought to life through the breath of God.

Lenten Study: Throughout the 6 weeks of Lent, our clergy and music ministry team will lead us in study and devotions based on lessons from Fiddler on the Roof. The Lenten Study Guide will be available at the beginning of Lent, online or in print for $15/copy.

Mission in MotionWednesday, February 10, from 4-6 p.m. in the GymGraceland will be bursting with energy and love as the Children’s Ministry Board holds the 5th annual Mission in Motion Celebration! This hands-on Mission and service afternoon is a way for families of all ages to join together to do God’s good work for those in need in our community and world. All are welcome!

Coffeehouse Concert: February 12Experience great music and fellowship on Friday, February 12 in Found-ers Hall with 2 Girls and a Boyd. Mary Jane Alm, Amy Lee and Boyd Lee— three acclaimed vocalists— will present a fabulous show! Clas-sic tunes performed with luminous vocal harmonies and irrepressible charm, with great songs from the likes of Nickel Creek, Brandi Carlise, Neil Young, and Emmylou Harris. Tickets are $10 at the door and include delicious coffee drinks and dessert.

Suppers, Etc. is served at 5:00-6:15 p.m., Mithun HallOn Wednesday let us do the cooking! Suppers, etc. offers a fresh assortment of food items for purchase that will delight your senses and uplift your appetite! On February 10: Garden Salad with Dress-ing, Artisan Breads, Black Forest Ham with Apricot Brown Sugar Glaze, Smoked Gouda Au Gratin Potatoes, Honey Poached Carrots, Apple Ginger Cake with Penuche Frosting. This year, you may pre-order Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Lac-tose-Free or Vegan meals. Special dietary orders must be ordered by the Monday evening before the upcoming Suppers (two days pri-or). Order online at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/suppers.

COFFEE HOUSE CONCERTSCoffeehouse Musical GuestsFriday, February 19: Greyley Sabin and Nate SabinGreyley Sabin and her dad, Nate, have a spark when they perform together. Greyley’s rich tone and her old soul depth make you feel every word she sings. And the guitar comes alive when Nate plays it, making this duo exceptional to everyone who hears them.

Friday, March 4: Alison Scott and Friends Alison Scott returns to WCC with her soulful, organic sound with the kind of music that fans love. Alison sings great songs, from Are-tha to Adele — a soulful musician who shares original and aston-ishing personal music.

The Third Thursday ReadersAll Readers Invited! The Evening Reading Group has changed its name and meeting time. The Third Thursday Readers will meet in the Piper Library at 1:00 p.m. on February 18 to discuss The Nightin-gale, by Kristin Hannah. If you like to read and discuss books, con-sider joining this group of avid readers. Books are chosen by the group members, and include literary and historical fiction, as well as non-fiction of many types, including biography, autobiography, and memoir. You can attend every month, or when time and inter-est allow. Everyone is welcome!

FELLOWSHIP

6 FRIDAY EVENINGS OF MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP

January 8 House Blend

January 15 WCC Chancel Choir Section Leaders

January 22 Michael Monroe with guest Chris Jantzen

February 5 General B and the Wiz

February 12 2 Girls and a Boyd

February 19 Greyley Sabin and Nate Sabin

BREWED BY THE BOARD OF FELLOWSHIP AND MUSIC AT WAYZATA

6 FRIDAY EVENINGS OF MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP

January 8 House Blend

January 15 WCC Chancel Choir Section Leaders

January 22 Michael Monroe with guest Chris Jantzen

February 5 General B and the Wiz

February 12 2 Girls and a Boyd

February 19 Greyley Sabin and Nate Sabin

BREWED BY THE BOARD OF FELLOWSHIP AND MUSIC AT WAYZATA

MUSIC MINISTRYNow Is a Good Time to Join Chancel Choir!The choir is beginning music for a March 13 concert, and Easter. The concert is Hummel Mass in Bb, and Paulson “All Might, Majes-ty Dominion and Power.” Bob Parish commissioned WCC Director of Traditional Music, Thomas Paulson, to write “All Might” to honor Dr. Diana Lee Lucker’s 20 years of ministry to WCC. This will be its premiere performance. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings 7:15-9:15 p.m. Email tpaulson@wayzatacommunitychurch.org for more information.

Music at Wayzata present the Wayzata Symphony OrchestraSunday, February 14, 3:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryThe Wayzata Symphony Orchestra presents Gumbo Symphonique with guest artists Evan Christopher, clarinet and Patrick Harison, accordion and bandoneon, featuring Glenn Miller, arr. Jeff Tyzik, In the Mood; Piazzolla, arr. Pauley, Adios Nonino, selections arranged for this concert by Evan Christopher; and George Gershwin, An American in Paris. The concert is free.

Boy Scout SundayEach week, every Scout re-cites the Boy Scout Law at the beginning of their troop meeting. The twelfth point of the Law is, “A Scout is Reverent”. That is reinforced with every rank advancement from Lion Cubs all the way to Eagle Scout having a Duty to God compo-nent. Our Scouts from Troop 283 will assist in ushering duties this morning as they cel-ebrate Scout Sunday, an annual event for Scouts across the country.

Lenten Small GroupsSign up for a Lenten Small Group study. Many people benefit from small group dis-cussions during Lent. If this speaks to you, please visit www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/smallgroup.

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Faith Bible StudyLindy Purdy’s Faith Bible Study meets on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Folkestone Community Room. We are studying The Book of Mat-thew in Two Parts. Session I continues through March 17 (9 Ses-sions). All are welcome!

Summer Camp 2016Over the last 5 years the new Camp Ministry of Wayzata Community Church has shown strong and con-sistent attendance growth. In 2015 we surpassed all our available time and space at Pilgrim Point Camp. This year, we are thrilled to be enter-ing a new relationship for exclusive use of a camp called New Hope near McGregor, MN. New Hope is owned

by True Friends, a great outdoor ministry partner specializing in camp experiences to individuals with a variety of disabilities, locat-ed on the stunning, semi-private Glacier Lake. The camp is univer-sally accessible, ready to sleep up to 60 campers and staff, and set in a stunning northwoods forest.

Registration is open. Please check our website for session open-ings and more information: www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/summercamp.

Children’s Camp Sessions (for incoming 3rd-5th grade):• Children’s #1: June 24 – 27, 2016 • Children’s #2: July 5 – 8, 2016 • Children’s #3: July 8 – 11, 2016Middle School Sessions (for incoming 6-8th grade):• Middle School #1: June 11 – 16, 2016 • Middle School #2: June 28 – July 3, 2016 Middle School #3: July 12 – 17, 2016 • Middle School #4: July 25 – 30, 2016 High School Sessions (incoming 9th – graduated 12th grade):• High School #1: June 17 – 23, 2016• High School #2: July 18 – 24, 2016 Church Camp 2016 (for the whole church family)All-Church Camp will get to enjoy this beautiful new Camp facility too! For 2016 we will try a mid-summer weekend, Saturday, July 30 –Tuesday, August 2. This session is for EVERYONE… all ages of adults, children & youth! Please join us at Camp!

• Birth-2 years old: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. services: check children into the Garden Room/Crib Room area before the service, check them out from the same location directly after the service.• 3 years old: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. services: check children into the Apple Room before the service, check them out from the same lo-cation directly after the service.• 4 & 5 years old (not in K): 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. worship services, check children into the Treehouse Room and check out from the same room after the service.• Kindergarten-5th Grade: 9:00 worship service, all K-5th grade students begin with their families in worship, and are called out by GraceLand Guides toward the beginning of the service. Pick up children in the Gym directly following worship. Children will stay in worship at 10:45 a.m.• Middle School: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m. worship services, students will stay in worship for Super Bowl of Soul.• High School: Programs meet this morning at 10:15 a.m. in The Loft!

SUNDAY EDUCATION FAITH AND LEARNING

MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY

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Pancake Breakfast with Clifford! 10-11:30 a.m. February 13, 2016, Mithun HallJoin us for Breakfast with Clifford! Clifford will make a guest appear-ance at the event, and the children can listen to stories of love, do crafts and enjoy lots of playtime. Bring a new or gently used book to donate to our book drive for local charity, Read Indeed. Cost is $10 per person, or a maximum of $30 per family. There is a $5 discount for families who bring book donations. Register online at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/clifford or purchase tickets at the door.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8Archives, 9:30 a.m., Archives RoomWomen’s AA. 10 a.m., Geo LabCommunications Board, 6 p.m., Holmes RoomFiddler on the Roof Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m., SanctuaryI Am That Girl, 7 p.m., The CornerI Am That Girl Moms, 7 p.m., Care of YouAl-Anon, 7:30 p.m., Piper LibraryTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Generosity Board, 6:45a.m., Holmes RoomThimble Bees, 9 a.m., Mithun HallSoul Sisters Reading Group, 12 p.m., ParlorBiloxi Mission Trip Dinner, 5:30 p.m.Personnel Committee, 6 p.m., Holmes RoomFiddler on the Roof Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m., SanctuaryAdult CE Board, 7 p.m., Piper LibraryBuilding & Grounds Board, 7 p.m., Art LabOA, 7 p.m., Geography LabASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10Women’s AA, 10 a.m., Geography LabMission in Motion, 4 p.m., GymAfterschool Classes, 4-5:30 p.m.Suppers, Etc., 5 p.m.. Mithun HallWoW Ash Wednesday WORSHIP, 6:15 p.m., SanctuaryEvening Classes, 7:15 p.m.Al-Anon, 7:45 p.m., Onan RoomNight Shift with Allen Hilton, 9 p.m., District Fresh Kitchen

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11Women’s AA, 10 a.m., Geography LabFaith Bible Study, 10 a.m., FolkestoneFiddler on the Roof Rehearsal, 6:00 p.m., Sanctuary

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12Soul Sisters Monthly Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., District Fresh KitchenParables Kids Respite Care, 5 p.m., Mithun HallMiddle School Guys Lock-In, 6 p.m., The CornerCoffeehouse, 7 p.m., Founders Hall

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13Saturday Seekers, 8 a.m., Holmes RoomMiddle School Guys Lock-In ends at 12 noonFiddler on the Roof Rehearsal, 9:30 a.m., SanctuaryBreakfast with Clifford, 10 a.m., Mithun HallFiddler on the Roof Rehearsal, 2 p.m., Sanctuary

THIS WEEK AT WCC

HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRYJoin us for the Biloxi Mission Trip Fundraising Dinner!Tuesday, February 9, 5:30-7 p.m. in Mithun HallCome celebrate with a delicious home-cooked meal hosted and served by the 2016 mission trip participants. Tickets are $15. This benefit helps reduce to cost of the mission trip for each student. Thanks for your generous support! Tickets available at the door and from trip participants.

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Our MLK Ski & Tubing Day was postponed due to cold weath-er. We will have our Ski & Tube Day on Presidents Day, Monday, February 15 at Powder Ridge from 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friends are wel-come! Register online today at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/msspecialevents.MS Guys’ Lock-InSign up for the Middle School Guys’ Lock-In on February 12-13. Reg-ister online at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/msspecialev-ents.

SUMMER CAMP MINISTRY

CHILDREN’S MINISTRYKids’ Night Out! Friday, February 19 , 6 p.m. in the GymAll children ages 3 through 5th grade are invited to join their church family for games, crafts, dinner and a movie at church! This is a great way to build relationships with others and to experience church in a different way. Registration is required. Register online today at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/kidsnight

WCCNSWCC Nursery School 2016-2017 EnrollmentWe are currently enrolling for the 2016-2017 year. Come and check us out, classes are filling! Contact Sara Luedke about class availability, tours, and questions at 952-473-2114.• We are 4-star Parent Aware rated and NEAYC accredited.• NEW... WCC Nursery School Extended Summer Camp!• Now offering summer camp for ages 2 through Pre-K all summer long! Check our website for more information.For more information on all our programs visit www.wccns.org or contact the Nursery School office at 952-473-2114.

Mission of the Month: FebruaryAgain this year, Children’s Ministries is col-lecting gently used books for literacy non-profit READ INDEED. This 501c3 nonprofit literacy organization was the vision of Maria Keller, a book-loving 8 year-old student in the Orono Schools. Maria is now 15 years old and

has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of children in ev-ery state and country in the world. Maria has passed her first goal of distributing 1 million books and is working toward the 2 million mark. Read Indeed’s mission is to promote literacy by collecting and gifting books to at-risk children. You can help deliver books to chil-dren around the world, by bringing new or slightly used books to our East or West Entrance throughout the month of February.

If you are interested in joining Wayzata Community Church, our next New Member Orientation starts February 28, 2016. RSVP on-line for New Member events at http://bit.ly/newmemberrsvp.

Spring New Member Breakfast Orientation CoffeeSunday, February 28, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. in the ColonnadeCome and meet our clergy, staff & our membership committee with a little breakfast before church or after! We will have informal con-versation and an opportunity for you to ask questions about WCC and complete your new member paperwork.

Spring New Member Coffeehouse ConcertFriday, March 4, 7 p.m. In Founders HallWarm up at Coffeehouse! You’re invited to experience an evening of great music and fellowship. Founders Hall will be transformed into a European Coffeehouse, offering a fabulous variety of music, steamy coffee drinks, and delicious desserts (coffee and dessert included)! Doors open at 7 p.m., and the music begins at 7:30 p.m. Alison Scott & Friends will be our music guests.

Spring New Member OrientationThursday, March 10 & 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Holmes Room (use west entrance)If you want to become a member of WCC we recommend you at-tend a New Member Orientation. This hour is packed with helpful information. You’ll hear a short overview our church’s heritage, tra-ditions and ministries. You will be asked to complete your mem-bership information, take a family photo and receive your WCC information book filled with WCC programs, history and current services.

Spring New Member Receiving CeremonySunday, April 3, 9:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship ServicesThis is when we welcome you as a new member of WCC! You will receive details about the Receiving Ceremony at the New Member Orientation.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

PARABLESSign up for Parables Kids Respite Care, Friday, February 12 at 5 p.m. in Mithun Hall. Read more about this new offering for Parables fam-ilies, and register or volunteer online, at www.wayzatacommunity-church.org/parablesrespite.