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Merry Christmas!

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!

There will be no Evening Worship Service this Sunday in order to allow families to spend time together.
There will be Sunday School and Morning Worship on New Year’s Sunday. However, there will be no Evening Worship Service.
If you’re willing to help in the nursery in 2017, please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the foyer, or talk to Deloris Lechien for more information.
There are schedules for reading through the Bible in a year, along with some “one year” Bibles, available at the Welcome Center.
Thank you to those who volunteered to greet in 2017. Your participation in this ministry is much appreciated!

There will be no Sunday School or Tree House on Christmas Sunday. Also, there will be no Evening Worship Service on Christmas Sunday in order to allow families to spend time together.
If you’re willing to help in the nursery in 2017, please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the foyer, or talk to Deloris Lechien for more information.
There are schedules at the Welcome Center for anyone interested in reading through the Bible in one year. There are also a few “one year” Bibles available there as well.
We still have an opening for greeters in September 2017.

Trustee Meeting: This Sunday after the morning worship service.
Memorial Poinsettias: Suggested colors are red flowers with red or green foil and/or ribbon. They may be brought to the church on weekdays between 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM, through Friday, December 16.
There is a sign-up sheet in the vestibule for anyone willing to help in the nursery in 2017.
The ROC club and youth group are in need of volunteers. Please note the insert for openings and see Kim Collins for further information.
We still have openings in September and December for greeters in 2017.
Sarah Mission Circle is trying a different approach for filling shoeboxes in 2017. Items are brought in on a monthly basis, according to a list that is posted in the vestibule and is enclosed with this week’s bulletin. Please contact the Sarah Mission Circle with any additional questions.

Annual Business Meeting: this Sunday after the Morning Worship Service. We will have lunch in the Fellowship Hall and the meeting will follow.
Sarah Mission Circle Meeting: Dec. 5, 1:00 PM in the Library.
The Jr. & Sr. High school class trip: “Journey through Bethlehem” at New Hope Christian Church in Washington, IN on Saturday, Dec. 10. We will meet at the church at 4:30 PM (note the change in date and time). Parents are welcome to come along if they’d like. Dress warm, as we’ll be outside for about an hour. Eat a snack before, because we won’t stop for supper until on the way home. For more information or to let us know you are going, see Jeani McCammon or Kim Collins.
Trustee Meeting: Sunday, Dec. 11 after the Morning Worship Service.
Memorial Poinsettias: Suggested colors are red flowers with red or green foil and/or ribbon. They may be brought to the church from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM the week of Dec. 12-16.

Question & Answer Session: this Sunday at 6:00 PM.
“O Come Let Us Adore Him” Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 PM.
Annual Business Meeting: Sunday, Dec. 4. After the Morning Worship Service we will have lunch in the Fellowship Hall, followed by the meeting.
Sarah Mission Circle Meeting: Monday, Dec. 5 at 1:00 PM in the Library.
The Jr. & Sr. High school class trip: “Journey through Bethlehem” at New Hope Christian Church in Washington, IN. on Dec. 9. We will meet at the ROC at 5:45 PM and leave at 6:00 PM. Parents are welcome to come along if they’d like. Dress warm, as we’ll be outside for about an hour. Eat a snack before, because we won’t stop for supper until on the way home. It may be 10:00 PM before we get back. For more information or to let us know you are going, see Jeani McCammon or Kim Collins.
Memorial Poinsettias: Suggested colors are red flowers with red or green foil and/or ribbon. They may be brought to the church from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM the week of Dec. 12-16.

Official Board meeting: this Sunday at 4:00 PM.
There will be no Wednesday evening service this week due to Thanksgiving. The church office will also be closed on Thursday and Friday.
There will be a pitch-in dinner on Thanksgiving this year. Register on the sign-up sheet on the east side, or contact Pam Robertson or Charlene Dornick for additional information.
Christmas song service: O Come Let Us Adore Him, Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:00 PM.
Annual Business Meeting: Sunday, Dec. 4, 6:00 PM.
The Jr. & Sr. High school class trip: “Journey to Bethlehem” at New Hope Christian Church in Washington, In. on Dec. 9. More information will be shown next week. See Jeani McCammon or Kim Collins.

Trustee meeting: this Sunday following the morning service.
Official Board meetings: this Sunday at 4:00 pm and Sunday, Nov. 20 at 4:00 pm.
Thanksgiving basket donations: (Non-perishables) Deadline is Nov. 10.
Those interested in helping as greeters in 2017, please sign up at the Welcome Center.
There will be a pitch-in dinner on Thanksgiving this year. There is a sign-up sheet on the east side. If you need additional information, please contact Pam Robertson or Charlene Dornick.
If you’re interested in volunteering to help with the Christmas song service on Dec. 2 at 7:00 PM contact Becky Mitchell.