Well, it's 2005, another year over and a brand new one starting. How many feel like they need a vacation already? In this issue we'll take a break and look back at the year and then get ready to 'follow the star'.

The story that KETV did on 'HeyGod.net' can be watched here (Windows Media File 2.6 Mb)

Across the globe this year

1/5 NASA's rovers land on Mars
1/17 The number of Americans killed in Iraq reaches 500
2/2 A letter contianing Ricin is found in a Senate building
3/11 Terrorists bomb a Spanis train
5/11 An American is beheaded in Iraq
6/5 Former President Ronald Reagan dies at 93
7/1 Saddam makes his first appearance in court
8/1 hurricane Alex begins an active season by brushing the east coast
8/12 hurricane Charley crashes into the south
8/13 the Olympics begin in Athens
9/3 Over 200 are killed in a three-day siege in a Russian school
9/3 hurricane Frances rumbles into the U.S.
9/7 The American death toll in Iraq passes 1000
9/16 hurricane Ivan tears though Florida
9/25 hurricane Jeanne closes out the hurricane season, making landfall in the southern U.S.
10/5 the flu vaccine is in dangerously short supply
10/27 the Red Sox win the World Series
11/3 Bush wins the election
11/11 Yasser Arafat dead at 75
12/26 a massive Tsunami sweeps from Indonesia to Africa

2004 at CoG

In February, we began the ALPHA series, a series aimed as a safe, very basic introduction to Christ. ALPHA met on Wednesday evenings for food, fellowship and learning.

May brought the fun and enlightening "Walk Through The Bible" seminar instructed by Rev. Mike Zehnder. If you attended do you remember the actions?

Dave and Barb Anderson had a small concert here in July.

Two members of our congregation went to Brazil on a successful mission trip in October for three weeks.

Additional highlights this year; Jayden made his appearance this year.There were several weddings at the church. In December the great exchange was an overall success and we had well over 60 people come to get clothing at the Grace Store in one day.

The Christmas Eve service was attended by 90+ and was better than ever, blessed by outstanding weather.

In June Soul Seekers lead our worship service. Soul Seekers high school youth chior is from the Faith-Westwood United Methodist Church.

Also in June, we participated in Elkhorn Days once again This time with a music filled float in the parade and a booth at the park. Professor Yaj was there helping to hand out candy.