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Weekly Update for Sunday, December 20, 2015

Due to the upcoming holidays, we will not have the 11th Hour Time of Prayer on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.
There will be no AWANA or Roots Youth Group on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3.
The new schedules for reading the Bible in one year are available at the Welcome Center.
We still have openings available for greeters. That sign-up sheet is also at the Welcome Center.

Deacons Meeting: this Sunday after the morning service.
Memorial Poinsettias: Suggested colors this year are white flowers with gold foil and ribbons. They may be brought in through December 18, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Annual Business meeting: This Sunday, following a pitch-in dinner after the morning service. Please note, everyone is welcome at the dinner, even those who aren’t members – we’d like to get to know you and welcome you to our church family!
Sarah Mission Circle Pitch-in Christmas party: Dec. 7, 12:00 PM in the Library. Don’t forget to bring your gifts!
Memorial Poinsettias: Suggested colors this year are White flowers with gold foil and ribbons. They may be brought in the week of Dec. 14-18 by 2:30 PM.

There will be no AWANA or Roots Youth Group this Sunday evening.
Seniors Christmas Party: Dec. 4, 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Please wear Christmas colors, but no perfume please-due to allergies. Sign up at the bulletin board in the foyer, or see Pam or Charlene.
Annual Business meeting: Dec. 6, following a pitch-in dinner after the morning service.
Sarah Mission Circle Pitch-in Christmas party: Dec. 7, 12:00 PM in the Library. Don’t forget to bring your gifts!

There will be no Wednesday evening service this week, so families may gather to prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will not have the 11th Hour prayer time on Thanksgiving Day and the church office will be closed on Friday.
We will be taking the special Thanksgiving offering this Sunday.
There will be a pitch-in Thanksgiving dinner again this year at the Robertson’s home, for those who need church family fellowship on the holiday. Sign up at the bulletin board. (See Pam or Charlene.)
Sarah Mission Circle is collecting non-perishable food for the needy. The boxes are located by the bulletin boards in the foyer. If you know of someone in need, contact a Sarah Mission Circle member. Also, they will be making blankets for Greene County homebound veterans. Any donations would be appreciated.
Sarah Mission Circle meeting: Dec. 1 at 1:00 pm in the Library.
Seniors Christmas Party: Dec. 4, in the Fellowship Hall. See the bulletin board in the foyer, or contact Pam or Charlene.
Annual Business meeting: Dec. 6, following a pitch-in dinner after the morning service.

Official Board Meeting: this Sunday at 4:15 pm.
On the first Sunday of each month, all the loose cash in our offering goes to the Deacons Benevolence fund. We need to build up this fund. If you’d like to help with this, there are Thanksgiving offering envelopes in the pews, or you can use the plain ones as well to designate an offering for this purpose. (Cash or Check)
There will be a pitch-in Thanksgiving dinner again this year at the Robertson’s home. This is for those who need church family fellowship on the holiday. Sign up at the Welcome Center for what you’ll bring. For more details, see Pam or Charlene.
Sarah Mission Circle is collecting non-perishable food for the needy. Contributions should be put in the boxes located by the bulletin boards in the foyer. If you know of someone in need, contact a Sarah Mission Circle member. Also, they will be making blankets for Greene County homebound veterans. Any donations would be appreciated.

Deadline for Operation Christmas Child: this Sunday.
Children’s Program training: Nov. 14, 9:00-11:30 AM. This will cover positive discipline, child protection and much more. (There is a needs list on the Welcome Center for items needed for the after school ministry. There is always room for more volunteers; many hands make the work load light…)
Official Board Meeting: Nov. 15, 4:15 PM.
There is a signup sheet at the Welcome Center for 2016 greeters.
There will be a pitch-in Thanksgiving dinner again this year at the Robertson’s home. This is for those who need church family fellowship on the holiday. Sign up at the Welcome Center for what you’ll bring. For more details, see Pam or Charlene.
Sarah Mission Circle is collecting non-perishable food for the needy. Contributions should be put in the boxes located by the bulletin boards in the foyer. If you know of someone in need, contact a Sarah Mission Circle member. Also, they will be making blankets for Greene County homebound veterans. Any donations would be appreciated.

Finance Committee meeting: This Sunday at 4:30 PM to finalize the 2016 budget.
Sarah Mission Circle meeting: Nov. 2 at 1:00 pm in the library.
CPR Training: Nov. 3 at 6:30 PM. This is for anyone involved in any of the children’s programs. Sign up at Welcome Center. Limit of 10 per class, others will be scheduled as people sign up.
“Build a Playground”: Nov. 7 at 9:00 AM. We need anyone willing to get dirty to help build the play set.
Deadline for Operation Christmas Child: Nov. 8.
Children’s Program training: Nov. 14 from 9:00-11:30 AM. This will cover positive discipline, child protection and much more. (There is a needs list on the Welcome Center for items needed for the after school ministry. There is always room for more volunteers.)
There will be a pitch-in Thanksgiving dinner again this year at the Robertson’s home. This is for those who need church family fellowship on the holiday. Sign up at the Welcome Center for what you’ll bring. For more details, see Pam or Charlene.