Please send an email to WCOCNEWS@aol.com if you have any questions regarding the announcements.

HOPE for Children currently has children from China and India that are in need of adoptive families.  These children do have some specials needs. Originally we had 10 children from China and through your help 6 of them now have families!  Our India program was given 12 children to place and now 6 of them now have families!  Praise God for moving in the hearts of the families that have come forward to adopt these children. Since these children have been assigned to HFC, once a home study and document preparation is completed, the wait time should be less than 6 months. Thank you, The Hope for Children Staff

The WCCOC will hold its Annual Meeting and Election on Wednesday, 12/19. This is a change from the previously announced date of December 5th. 

Angel Trees are here!  Once again, we are having our annual Christmas Angel Tree (located by the podium) for the Home for Little Wanderers, a home for kids in need.  Some are displaced and some are part of a family in need but spend time at the Home.  If you choose to participate, please take as many Angels as you are able and return the unwrapped gift with the Angel attached at our Christmas Banquet on Dec. 7th.  Please keep in mind that the toys or sizes might not seem to match the age of the child but some of the children have developmental delays as well as physical limitations.  If you have any questions, please see Chris or Michelle Charon.
 
Christmas Banquet:  The annual Christmas Banquet is scheduled for this Friday, December 7th, beginning at 7:00.  Dinner at 7:30.  Please register ASAP with Lori Maday and pay as well (ASAP). The cost is $15 for adults (12+), kids 6-11 $7.50 and kids under six are free.  There will be a movie for the kids, like last year.

Location: Leicester Knights of Columbus
91 Manville Street
Leicester, MA 01524 

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Sherry’s House in Worcester is in need of volunteers.  Sherry’s House is a home that meets the needs of children in New England who are undergoing treatments for childhood cancer and their families.  They are in need of volunteers to clean the house. The house is very large with many rooms but any consistent cleaning time you are able to donate would be appreciated.  Please see Chris or Michelle Charon with questions.

Kid’s Kingdom Calendar:

Sunday December 16th—Kid’s Kingdom Service Performance and Christmas Party

• Please strive to have your child/children signed into their class(es) before 10:30 so they can prepare for their performance
• Preteens will assist younger children doing games and crafts
• Infants parents may take them into the party if they want to (infants will not be in as a class)
• A sign-up sheet will be posted for each class for donations for refreshments 
• Sunday December 30th—Teacher Training @SDA for upcoming rotation- lunch provided 12:30-1:30

Wednesday January 2nd—All-church midweek the last class in current rotation.  Incoming teachers are encouraged to visit their class that evening and say hi to their students

Sunday January 5th—New Rotation starts

Kids Kindgom still has a need for teachers to start in January.  If you would like to serve, please let Pat or Kate know as soon as possible so the class lists can be finalized.  mailto:katebars@hotmail.com?subject=Re: Serving in the Kids Kingdom For Next Rotation  or   mailto:pjbars@myibocs.com?subject=Re: Serving in the Kids Kingdom For Next Rotation

December Birthdays 

Pat Mullaney Dec-1
Tamara Cullen  Dec-5
Gary Orr Dec-6
Gerry Brady  Dec-13
Brunni Semidei  Dec-13
Mary Parke-Plummer  Dec-13
James Waire Dec-13
Brian Lazzara Dec-14
John Vicaire Dec-16
Diane DeLong Dec-17
Garrett Myers Dec-20
Jason Bried Dec-24
Jose Rivera Dec-24
Ely Nazario Dec-27
Tracy Reynolds Dec-28
Jennifer Evans Dec-29
Linda Clement Dec 31
 

Prayer Requests:

The Morrone Family:  Bill’s mother passed away on Friday after a short illness. Calling hours are Tuesday Dec. 4, 5-9 p.m. at Potters Funeral Home 456 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT.  The Funeral is Wed. Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas, 46 North Eagleville Road, Storrs, CT (UConn Campus).  Cards to Bill’s dad may be sent to:  Mr. Joe Morrone, Freedom Green Condominiums, 11A Heritage Square, Mansfield Center, CT  0625