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background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" class="style1"> <span class="style1" style="font-family: 'comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14px;">Sunday Worship: 9:30&nbsp;&nbsp; Church School: 9:45 - 10:45&nbsp;&nbsp; Nursery Care: 9:15 - 10:45</span></td> <td style="vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><img style="width: 176px; height: 100px;" alt="" src="nekoosaucc2.jpg"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table style="text-align: left; width: 100%; height: 313px;" border="0" cellpadding="20" cellspacing="2"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center; vertical-align: top; width: 79px;"> <div style="text-align: left; width: 120px;"> <table style="text-align: left; background-color: rgb(0, 0, 102); width: 147px; height: 400px;" border="1" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="5"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"> <a href="index.html" style="text-decoration: none; font-family: 'comic Sans MS'; font-size: 16px;" dir="ltr">Home</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="vertical-align: middle;"> <a href="pastor.html" style="text-decoration: none; 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text-align: left; font-family: 'comic Sans MS'; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'comic Sans MS'; font-size: 16px;" class="style2">Photos</span><br> <br> <table style="width: 705px;" x:str="" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <colgroup><!--StartFragment--><col style="width: 529pt;" width="705"></colgroup> <tbody> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../MoonBeachRetreat/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Moon Beach Retreat</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="60"> <td class="style4" height="60" width="705"> An eager group of adults and children spent a pleasurable few days at Moon Beach Camp in St. Germain.&nbsp; Friday was spent enjoying a bonfire and creative camp songs.&nbsp;&nbsp; Saturday was filled with a camp tour, numerous games, and a talent show!&nbsp; Sunday worship wrapped up this memorable event.&nbsp; A good time was had by ALL!</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../VBS/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Vacation Bible School</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="60"> <td class="style4" style="width: 705px; height: 60px; vertical-align: top;">An enthusiastic group of children joined an equally enthusiastic staff of volunteers for a week of fun, games, learning, and sharing our faith.&nbsp; The songs were delightful.&nbsp; The crafts were terrific and everyone had a wonderful time.</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../Habitat/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Habitat for Humanity Work</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="40"> <td class="style6" height="40" width="705"> A number of eager members offered their building expertise in the construction of a local Habit for Humanity home.&nbsp; A lot of work was accomplished thanks to this wonderful group of volunteers.</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../Parade/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Nekoosa Homecoming Parade</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="80"> <td class="style7" height="80" width="705"> The Nekoosa UCC participated in the annual Homecoming parade in October.&nbsp; Many contributed ideas for our float titled &ldquo;Sharing the Spirit&rdquo;.&nbsp; We also received help from several other members who walked the parade route and distributed candy to many eager children.&nbsp; It was a wonderful experience sharing our UCC pride with the community!</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../Pumpkinfest/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Nekoosa PumpkinFest Celebration &nbsp;</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="60"> <td class="style4" style="width: 705px; height: 60px; vertical-align: top;">The annual Giant Pumpkinfest, held in Nekoosa's Riverside Park, offers a wonderful opportunity to the members of Nekoosa United Church of Christ to offer tasty treats to the many visitors who come to Central Wisconsin to enjoy this special weekend..&nbsp;</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../ChristmasProgram/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Children&rsquo;s Christmas Program</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="60"> <td class="style4" height="60" width="705"> The youth of our church presented &ldquo;The Stable that Bob Built&rdquo; adapted from the book written by Cindy Kenney.&nbsp; This entertaining performance was enthusiastically received by family and friends in attendance.&nbsp; Thank you Lynette Hilgers and Nita Kirst for organizing this splendid event.</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" x:str="Our Summer Church Picnic " height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../SummerPicnic/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Our Summer Church Picnic<span style="">&nbsp;</span></span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="60"> <td class="style4" height="60" width="705"> All ages of our Church Family got together to share good food, fellowship, and song at our July 15th picnic. Our large lawn adjacent to the Wisconsin River provided the perfect setting for this annual event. A good time was had by all!</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" x:str="The GReat Annual Bicycle Adventure Along The Wisconsin River " height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../GRABAAWR/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">The GReat Annual Bicycle Adventure Along The Wisconsin River<span style="">&nbsp;</span></span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="80"> <td class="style7" x:str="GRABAAWR is the annual Bicycle event that follows the Wisconsin River along the entire length of the State.&nbsp; Nekoosa UCC has hosted either lunch or breakfast for the past fifteen years (18 according to GRABAAWR records).&nbsp; The spacious lawn adjacent to the Wisconsin River provides a pleasant resting spot with ice water, snacks, a salad bar, sandwiches, fruits, and drinks.&nbsp; A pleasant time was had with plenty of good conversation. " height="80" width="705"> GRABAAWR is the annual Bicycle event that follows the Wisconsin River along the entire length of the State.&nbsp; Nekoosa UCC has hosted either lunch or breakfast for the past fifteen years (18 according to GRABAAWR records).&nbsp; The spacious lawn adjacent to the Wisconsin River provides a pleasant resting spot with ice water, snacks, a salad bar, sandwiches, fruits, and drinks.&nbsp; A pleasant time was had with plenty of good conversation.<span style="">&nbsp;</span></td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../Easter06/index.htm" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Easter Sunday</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="60"> <td class="style4" height="60" width="705"> From a fantastic Easter Breakfast, through the blowing up of balloons and the great Easter Egg Hunt - to the Balloon Ascension of Easter's Worship the people of Nekoosa United Church of Christ worshiped in exceedingly great joy as we celebrated God's amazing act.</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../Quiltshow06/index.htm" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Quilt Show</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="40"> <td class="style6" height="40" width="705"> The Second Annual Quilt Show of Nekoosa United Church of Christ was a very successful event that displayed a larger number of quilts the first year.&nbsp; Watch for next year's show and see an even greater success.</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../MensNight/index.htm" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Men's Night Out</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="80"> <td class="style7" height="80" width="705"> The United Church Women sponsor an annual "Men's Night Out&rdquo; for their bfavorite guys. Usually around Valentine's Day, this year's event took place on February 23rd, having been snowed out the week before. The wait was well worth it.&nbsp; The dinner was followed by a presentation by SSgt. JB Moody, Ruth Moody's grandson, who told of his experiences with a MASH unit in Iraq.</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../BethlehemDinner/index.htm" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Dinner at The Bethlehem Inn</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="80"> <td class="style7" x:str="The Innkeeper and his family are hosts to a gourmet dinner at the finest Inn in Bethlehem.&nbsp; Well, maybe the only Inn in Bethlehem! The evening has many interruptions, including a visit by shepherds from the hillside, a couple with child from Nazareth, and an unusual star that seems to be hanging right over the Inn. The guests are witnesses on the holiest of nights as Jesus is born in the stable behind the Inn. " height="80" width="705"> The Innkeeper and his family are hosts to a gourmet dinner at the finest Inn in Bethlehem.&nbsp; Well, maybe the only Inn in Bethlehem! The evening has many interruptions, including a visit by shepherds from the hillside, a couple with child from Nazareth, and an unusual star that seems to be hanging right over the Inn. The guests are witnesses on the holiest of nights as Jesus is born in the stable behind the Inn.<span style="">&nbsp;</span></td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../ChristmasCoffee05/index.htm" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Women's Christmas Coffee &nbsp;</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="60"> <td class="style4" height="60" width="705"> The Annual Christmas Celebration hosted by the UCC Women of Nekoosa United Church of Christ, began the Advent Season this year with everything from Christmas Baskets to Barbecue Sandwiches and trays of wonderful deserts and baked goods.</td> </tr> <tr height="20"> <td class="style5" height="20" width="705"> </td> </tr> <tr height="26"> <td class="style3" style="" height="26" width="705"> <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);" href="../../../churchschool/index.html" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;,cursive;">Church School</span></a></td> </tr> <tr height="40"> <td class="style6" height="40" width="705"> Pictures taken by Ashley Lau for inclusion in the Church Directory include great shots that show the joy of Christian Education at Nekoosa United Church of Christ.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br> <hr style="width: 100%; height: 2px;"><br> </body> </html>