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ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING SIGN-UP: For those families who would like to participate in our Advent Candle Lighting, there is a sign-up sheet in the So. Transept.
ADVENT DEVOTIONAL BOOKETS: are available in the So. Transept. These booklets contain personal testimonies written by members of our congregation. Be sure to pick up your copy to use as a personal tool for reflection and meditation during the Advent Season.
CONFIRMAND DEDICATION: Sunday, Dec. 3rd at 9:30AM Worship. Students, mentors and parents of Confirmation 2007 will be presented.
CONFIRMATION MENTOR'S DINNER: Sunday, Dec. 3rd, 5:00pm (location to be announced).
UMW MINI-FAIR: Sunday, Dec. 10th in Fellowship Hall after service. Donations of new and slightly used items, crafts and baked goods would be appreciated. Please contact Sue Jones for further info.
HOLD THE DATE: Women's Christmas Dinner Tues. Dec. 12th, 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall.
SPECIAL THANKS: The Trustees would like to thank the following people for beautifying and improving our building:
- Dwight Andrews for the outside planters
- Alan Cross-Hansen for the bell system for the tower and the wooden "Messenger" boxes.
MYF SCHEDULE:
- Sat. 11/18 TBA - High School Play
- Sun. 12/3 - 5:00pm - Package Game Night
- Sun. 12/17 - 5:00pm - Pot Luck Dinner & Christmas Caroling bring 2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies. We will be putting together gift bags for Soup Group and going caroling at 6:00pm.
For further information, please contact Shanna & Garry Wurth.
THE ORDER OF THE KEEPER OF THE CHRISTMAS SECRET: If you would like to nominate someone for the Order of the Keeper of the Christmas Secret, pick up a nomination form on Sunday morning. Nominees should in there own quiet way do their best to keep the Christmas Secret (The Secret of Living is Giving).
HEARTFELT THANKS: "To the Men's Club and the young people who made Carl's Memorial Dinner such a success. For him to be honored in such a way by the church that he loved is most gratifying". Sincerely, Joan Ganz
PHONE CHAIN: We are collecting names and contact information (e-mail or phone number) so that people can be contacted quickly regarding events (such as a member's funeral) that occurs between issues of the Messenger. If you would like to place your name on the list, please fill out a slip, available at the Welcome Center, and return to the Church Office. Thank you.
NEW TO YOU THRIFT SHOP: is looking for a co-coordinator. If you are interested in this position, please call the Church Office, beginning Jan. 1, 2007.
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WORSHIP THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
Share the Reason for the Season. . . the Best Gift of All! Invite a friend, relative or
neighbor to Worship with you!
November 19 - Thanksgiving Sunday 8:00AM 9:30AM
Bell Choir/ Chancel Choir singing
November 22 - Thanksgiving Celebration 8:00PM
Praise & Gospel Choir singing
Child care provided
November 26 - Recognition Sunday 8:00AM & 9:30AM
Recognizing All the laity in ministry who served
the church this year
December 3 - First Sunday of Advent
8:00 AM Early Worship
9:30 AM Family Friendly Worship/
Confirmand Dedication
Advent Candle Lighting, Communion
December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent
8:00 AM Early Worship
9:30 AM Family Friendly Worship, Communion
Advent Candle Lighting
3:00 PM Christmas Pageant
5:00 PM Pot Luck Dinner - Fellowship Hall
December 17 - Third Sunday of Advent
8:00 AM Early Worship
9:30 AM Family Friendly Worship
Advent Candle Lighting, Communion
5:00 PM Potluck Dinner & Caroling
December 24 - Fourth Sunday of Advent -
Christmas Eve
8:00 AM Early Worship
9:30 AM Family Friendly Worship, Communion
Advent Candle Lighting
7:00 PM Family Friendly Worship/Wesley Choir
11:00 PM Carols, Communion, Chancel Choir/
Praise & Gospel Choir
No Sunday School! Worship as a Family!
CHURCH PICTURE DIRECTORY NEWS: The photography dates are: Fri., Jan. 12th, 3:00-9:30pm and Sat., Jan. 13th, 10:00am-5:00pm. A sign-up sheet is in the So. Transept or you may call the Church Office to make an appointment for your sitting.
IN NEED OF PRAYERS THIS WEEK: Kyli Abbinanti, Emily Brown, Thomas & Marilyn Creegan, Mabel Greenidge, Bob & Doris Greening, Peggy Lopez, Ruth Mace, Tom Maldonado, John Middendorff, Baby Daniel Mungavin, Evelyn Occena, Barbara Simpson, George Weathers, Mary Anne Wolling and our troops in harm's way.
*If you know of someone in the hospital, or someone who wishes a pastoral visit, please call the Church Office.
OUR STEWARDSHIP UPDATE:
Based on 2006 Pledges
- Where We Are (as of Nov. 19th): $147,958
- Where We Should Be: $163,214.44
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