Saying Hello to the New Year
Frontline Style



Frontline students and their families are invited to Tom and Loreal Lindstrom's home between 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. There will be sledding and other fun in the snow outside as well as fellowship inside. If your family can come, please bring food or snacks to share, snow clothes and gear for playing outside. We will also have a special time to exit the 2010 year as we begin to think about 2011. I (Aaron) will be at the Lighthouse at 8:00 p.m. to bring any students who need a ride to the Lindstrom's.

At 11:00 p.m. we will head over to the Lighhtouse for the New Year's Eve sleepover and have the big countdown. Please bring a sleeping bag, pillow and $2 for pop and snacks.

See everyone tonight!

Aaron

Winter Outerwear Needed

We are needing more winter coats, boots, hats, mittens and winter clothing for the clothing shelf. We've put out the word before and many people have come through- thank you! This has been a ministry to the community and is used on a daily basis by many people. Get the word out! The needs throughout our neighborhoods are abundant. Do you have anything that you won't be using the remainder of the winter that you could share with others? If you have friends, neighbors, relatives that may have winter clothing or winter outwear to share, encourage them to bring it in. If you know of someone who is in need of winter clothing, invite them to take a look. Bring in your donated clothing and outwear anytime during the week 9:00 am-3:00 pm Monday through Thursday. Thank you, everyone!

Fresh Start

The book of Philippians was written from a Roman jail cell. As such, Paul was not concerned with the petty things that often consume and divide God's church. Rather, he was primarily concerned with the church pursuing Christlikeness in every endeavor. Throughout the book, Paul expresses the fact that when God's people walk together in a Christlike fashion the
results are joy and unity. This new year, let's strive together as a church to have "1 Resolution to Keep" - Christlikeness in all we do!

January Sermon Series - "1 Resolution to Keep" Philippians

Jan. 2 - "1 Mind" 1:27

Jan. 9 - "1 Purpose" 2:1-2

Jan. 16 - "1 Goal" 3:12-14

Jan. 23 - "Right to Life" Sunday - "A Biblical View of Life" Gen. 1:26-28

Jan. 30 - "1 Secret" 4:11-13

Merry Christmas from Pine City EFC

Christmas at Pine City EFC

We warmly invite you to our candlelight Christmas Eve Service, 5:00 pm at Pine City EFC, Lighthouse. Join us as we joyfully celebrate the birth of Christ. Come be reminded of the gift God gave us by sending His one and only Son, Jesus, and by accepting this gift, we may have eternal life and live with Him forever. We hope you and your family will accept this invitation for a special time of rejoicing!

Christmas at Pine City EFC

A huge thank you to all who worked very hard to make our Christmas Dinner and Musical Celebration on Sunday, December 5 a very meaningful evening as we kicked off the Christmas season at Pine City EFC. It was a night that truly brought honor to the Lord Jesus Christ through music and word. Thank to everyone who shared their gifts and talents on a very special evening. Merry Christmas, everyone! Above is just a glimmer of the special evening.

A Lighthouse Christmas

See, smell, and hear the signs of Christmas at Pine City EFC, Lighthouse on Saturday, December 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We’ll have the coffee on, the music playing, and the Christmas goodies waiting for your arrival!

Browse through the array of Christmas treasures to fill the stocking, decorate your home, or give to others. Many items to choose from as we have over 27 artisans, who have chosen to share their talents with us.

You'll find… jewelry, handmade soaps, crocheted items, inspirationsl wall art, candles, purses, spa items, Christmas decorations, baskets, silk scarves, baked goods, jams, salsa, Christmas trees and much, much more!

Each artisan has committed to giving a portion of their proceeds to Pine City EFC Missions.

Angel Tree

This Christmas, 1.7 million children will have a parent in prison…

Angel Tree, a ministry of Prison Fellowship, seeks to reconcile prisoners and their families to God and to each other through the delivery of Christmas gifts and the gospel message.

Will you help "deliver love" to children of prisoners this Christmas?

Pine City EFC is registered with Angel Tree, and that means we have the names of children who have a parent who is incarcerated so that we can buy Christmas gifts for that child. Here’s how you can get involved and reach out to these families with the love of Jesus Christ... let us know if you would like to be a part of this ministry and you will receive the child’s name, contact information and gift ideas so that you will be able to purchase Christmas gifts for that child for his or her incarcerated parent. Join us, at Pine City EFC, as we help prisoners give gifts to their children, along with reassurance of their love and God's love.

Pick up your angel off the tree in the foyer this Sunday or contact Lisa Steven at 320.629.2584.

A Warm, Fuzzy Night

Another warm, fuzzy night at Awana especially last Wednesday evening when clubbers attended Pajama Night at PCEFC. There was an array of fuzzy, warm jammies of the Sponge Bob and Spiderman sort. Even our leaders joined the fun. Below are pictures of a few of our clubbers and leaders.

An Exciting Week Coming Up!

Next week will be an exciting week around PCEFC. Monday, November 15– Monday, November 22 is Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drop-Off Week and PCEFC is the collection site for this area. If you’d like to be a part of the excitement, here’s how you can help:

First of all, you can pack a shoebox for a child. Here's what to do:

Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. (Don’t forget to pray for the child who will receive your gift).

Then, determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box. (You may pick up labels at Pine City EFC or print a label).

Now, grab a friend, spouse, parent or child and select a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child from a nearby store and fill your shoebox. Use the gift ideas provided below if you’d like.

Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can give online by using our EZGIVE option, or you can write a check to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation. Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at Pine City Evangelical Free Church (625 Golf Ave SW, Pine City) or a Collection Center nearest you during collection week November 15 - 22 at the following times:

Monday-Friday, November 15-19, 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday, November 20, 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Sunday, November 21, 12 noon-1:00 pm
Monday, November 22, 9:00-2:00 pm

Some idea items for shoeboxes are as follows:

Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, yo-yos, jump ropes, note books, pens, pencils, crayons, solar calculators, coloring books, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, wash cloth, hair clips, combs, gum, socks, sunglasses, watches, hard candy only- no tootsie rolls, chocolate, or other soft candy (it melts on the other items).

One other important item is to send a personal note along with your shoe box. There is a recommended donation of $7 for each box to cover shipping cost. Also, did you know you can follow your shoebox online to find out the destination of your box by making your donation online at www.samaritanspurse.org/ezgive ?

The second opportunity to help is that you may volunteer your time at OCC Collection Week at Pine City EFC. If you would like to help out in this way call PCEFC office at 629.2584.

Join in and give a child a special Christmas! Thank you everyone!