Yard Clean Up: Tomorrow, Saturday, November 16 at 9:00 a.m. there will be an outside yard clean-up to prepare the grounds for winter. Lunch will be served. See Paul Simis for more information.
30 Days of Thankfulness – Advent’s November focus, “30 Days of Thankfulness: Empowered by Grace,” includes our stewardship emphasis beginning November 17. Commitment Sunday follows on November 24. Using our time, talent and treasures for God’s purpose is a natural outcome of being thankful for all that God does for us. We pray that you will participate in our worship services and Bible studies.
Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Please join us to thank God for everything he has given us.
Christmas Decorating: The Sanctuary will be decorated for Christmas on Saturday, November 30, at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to help. We also need a few helpers to set up the tree ahead of time, sometime after the Thanksgiving Service on Nov. 26.
Blessing Bags – Another Outreach Opportunity: Our Thanks-Giving Tree is set up in the Narthex to call attention to items needed to fill Blessings Bags, care kits to give homeless people we encounter. Our goal is to fill 100 bags so each Advent family will have several to share. Please note the sample bag, select tags from the tree, and return your items (with the tags) by November 24. We are planning a packing party after worship on December 1. Yes, let’s include the children at every level! This activity is also supported by a $250 Thrivent grant. Contacts: Judy Neely, Carolyn Jones, and Lydia Berrong
PORCH: Upcoming sort dates – November 18, December 16, January 13. Please bring non-perishables and canned goods. These items are taken to those with food insecurity needs in the area.
Adult Bible Class Leaders: Nov. 17 – Dave Neely, Nov. 24 – Pastor Scott, Dec. 1 – Joe Schradie, Dec. 8 – John Cangelosi, Dec. 15 – Bob Serpas, Dec 22 – John Stow, Dec. 29 – Dave Neely, Jan. 5 – Pastor Scott
Readings for Sunday, Nov. 17 (Prop. 28), 23rd Sunday after Pentecost: For those who wish to prepare for Sunday’s lessons, please read 2 Thess. 3:6–13, 1 Peter 4:1-11, Matthew 20:20-28