Special Events

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The Annual Progressive Dinner and Gift Exchange on December 12th—please join us in the true experience of the Christmas Holidays and the giving (or taking) at our unique gift exchange. For start up location call Pastor for Refreshments and appetizers at 5:30 P.M. We will then progress to the church at 6:30 P.M. for the dinner. While the meat dish will be provided, there will be a sign-up sheet for salads, side dishes and desserts—and appetizers at the start up location. Come and enjoy the fellowship and interaction with your church family at this wonderful time of year!

MISSION OPPORTUNITY : OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Operation Christmas Child is a program of Samaritan's Purse. Samaritan's Purse is a Christian relief and evangelism organization led by Franklin Graham.

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus Christ.

Our Sunday school children have participated in this mission project for the past two years. We had wonderful participation from the whole congregation. The children are looking forward to participating again this year.

Since 1993, this Samaritan's Purse project has shared the Good News of God's love with hurting children through the simplest of gifts - shoe boxes! Filled with school supplies, toys and personal items that are packed by caring people, these boxes help introduce children to Jesus Christ. Local believers follow up with evangelistic programs, and many precious boys and girls later receive Jesus as their Savior.

Boxes will be labeled for a girl or boy, and by age 2 - 4 years, 5 - 9 years or 10 -14 years.

A donation of $7 for each box helps cover project expenses like shipping the boxes.

We feel that this is an excellent mission project for our Sunday school children again this year. Our deadline for receiving items is November 15. The children will be using the “Noisy Offering” and car wash proceeds to purchase items for the shoeboxes this year. Participation is open to all who wish to help.

PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE in the shoeboxes:

Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

ITEMS THAT CAN BE INCLUDED:

Toys

small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky, etc.

School supplies

pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

Hygiene Items

toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

Other

hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (With extra batteries)

A personal note

In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

Cash donations

To purchase items for the shoeboxes and/or help defray shipping costs of $7 per box.

CARD STAMPING GROUP

The church’s supply of greeting cards is getting rather small, so it is time to make some more. The card stamping group will meet on Wednesday, November 11, at the church. We will meet from 6:30 – 8:30. Please sign up if you are coming, as we need to know how many supplies to bring.   Everyone is welcome. Contact pastor Linda if you have questions.

PRAYER SHAWL GROUP

PRAYER SHAWL KNIT/CROCHET GROUP

The Prayer Shawl knit/crochet group will meet at noon on December 16. Bring a bag lunch. We will set a day and time for this group to meet going forward.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER

As we all know, most of the work around the church is done on a volunteer basis.   We have an opportunity to help keep our church building clean. Starting Nov. 21 at 9 AM, we will be doing a monthly, light cleaning, of the church.   This will include vacuuming and dusting, cleaning the bathroom, and occasionally wiping up the kitchen floor.   Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Please put your name on one of the teams on the sheet on the back bulletin board. There is one vacuum at the church, so if you would like to bring your own, feel free to do so.

FOOD PANTRY

The second Sunday of every month has been designated as Food Pantry Sunday. Please bring items for a Thanksgiving dinner i.e.: green beans, mushroom soup, French onions, yams, sweet potatoes, canned gravy, instant potatoes, Jell-O, cranberries, pumpkin, pie shells. Your donations help feed those who are less fortunate in our community. Please bring nonperishable items or write a check to the church designating the food pantry.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO SPONSOR FLOWERS FOR SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP?

Flowers for the chancel can be sponsored in honor of a friend’s or family member’s birthday, anniversary or any occasion (including in memory of). Contact Pastor Linda at least two weeks prior to the service for which you would like to sponsor flowers.

PRAYER GROUP

The prayer group meets at 9 AM Mondays at the church. Everyone is welcome. For more information Call paster Linda