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 in the Library.

J.C. CAFÉ: Join us on Sat. Dec. 9th. Hear the music of Joy Filled Noize, an inspirational quartet with an upbeat sound. Doors open at 7:00pm; music starts at 7:30pm. Suggested donation is $5.00. Coffee and desserts are on the house.

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.

• Fri. 12/1 - 7:30pm Rachel's Challenge, Hicksville UMC (permission slips needed).
• Sun. 12/3 - 5:00pm - Package Game Night
• Sun. 12/17 - 5:00pm - Pot Luck Dinner & 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.

CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: Dec. 10th for all the children of the Sunday School. The Wesley & Cherub choirs will be singing and a potluck dinner will follow.

SPECIAL THANKS: to everyone who donated food to the St. Killian's food pantry. Your generosity was wonderful and thanks to everyone who helped deliver the food during the church service on Sunday.

CHRISTMAS CAROLING: Please join us on Dec. 17th at 5:00pm for a potluck dinner and then at 6:00pm we will go caroling. The dinner and caroling are in conjunction with MYF, but is open to everyone.

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

IN SYMPATHY: We extend sympathy to the family of Hugh Newman, who passed away in No. Carolina. He was the father of Skip Newman, a former member of our church, for whom a scholarship fund was established after his untimely death. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to: Mrs. Lorraine Newman, 305 Country Club Drive, Shallotte, NC 28459.

NEW TO YOU THRIFT SHOP: is looking for a co-coordinator. If you are interested in this position, which begins Jan. 1, 2007, please call the Church Office.

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): $151,881.00
• Where We Should Be: $166,762.58