Sunday School. Yes! Yes! We will have Sunday School for children 4 years through 12th grade on today at the regular time of 11:00-12:00.

Green Church Committee Tip! Hold the Wrapping! Before you wrap up those presents, consider this:All Christmas wrapping paper, not just foil wrap, cannot be recycled, according to Waste Management (800.592. 9995) because it has been color treated. It cannot be processed and will be pulled out. Instead, try using a roll of recyclable brown packaging wrap, and make it festive with ribbon or a sprig of evergreen. Better yet, give experiences instead of stuff and support the King County Waste Free Holidays Program where businesses offer discounts up to 50% on music, plays, sporting events, restaurants, fitness, and more.Americans throw away 25% more trash during December than any other time of year. www.wastefreeholidays.com.

Companions in Christ. Interested in prayer? We are looking for more folks interested in a Companions in Christ six-session series on Deepening Prayer. We generally meet on the first and third Saturdays at 6:00 pm. We’d love for you to join us! If you’re interested, please contact Terri Stewart at 425.788.3164 or Louise Aakre at laakre@yahoo. com.

Disaster Response. The Conference Office has set up a web page dedicated to the flooding disaster. Go to www.pnwumc.org/disaster response to view links to: Disaster Response from Home, News from the Flood Zone, A Litany for Sunday, how to donate, volunteer and more. The sight will be updated as new information becomes available.

Confirmation. Confirmation classes for youth 7th grade and up will begin on Wednesday, January 16, from 5:30-6:00 p.m. If you wish to be included in the 2008 confirmation class, please contact the church office at 425.788.2953 or Marge Kuykendall at 425.883.0248.

Community Blood Drive. Our next interfaith community blood drive will be held on Tuesday, January 15, from 1:00-7:00 p.m. (dinner break 3:00-4:00) at Wooden Cross Lutheran Church, 17401 -198th Avenue. Please note the new permanent time change.

Nothing but Nets. There is a fairly new web site for “Nothing but Nets,” our fight against malaria. (It is going great.)
Check it out! www.NothingButNets.net

BCUMC YOUTH NEWS.
Today Youth Ice Skating/Christmas Party 2:00 p.m - 8:30.
Sunday, December 30 Christmas Break-No Youth Activities.
7th and 8th graders-turn in your registration forms for Jr. High Retreat at Ocean Park. Ted and Marge will provide transportation.
9th-12th graders-turn in your registration forms for Lazy F Winter Camp. Lots of snow activities are planned. Carpools will be arranged by participants.