Week of November 17th
This Week’s Schedule:
Today……………………….2:00 p.m. MYF Cuts Greens
…………………………………..5:00 p.m. Family Night Dinner and Square Dancing
Monday……………………6:20 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting
…………………………………..7:30 p.m. NA
Tuesday…………………..7:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting
……………………………………7:00 p.m. Al-Anon
Wednesday…………….10:00 a.m. Midweek Bible Study
……………………………………7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Friday………………………..10:00 a.m. Knit & Crochet Ministry
Next Sunday…………..6:00 p.m. MYF
Nursery: An unstaffed nursery is available for any parents that want to stay with their child(ren) there.
Today’s Baptism: We are pleased to witness the baptism of Andi Michele Heritage, daughter of Kristin and Erik Heritage. Coming with them today are godparents Rich Heritage and Erica Tait. Andi joins big brother Eli in the family. Today’s flowers have been given by Andi’s family with love in honor of her baptism.
MYF Greens Project: The MYF will start work on Grave Blankets today. MYF kids should plan to come to at least two work sessions, and anyone interested in helping is welcome! Here is the work schedule for this week:
Today – cut greens 2:00 – 3:30 (Meet at the Hall)
Monday – 8:30 – 11:00 and 3:00 – 5:00
Tuesday – 8:30 – 11:00 and 3:00 – 5:00
Wednesday – 8:30 – 11:00
Friday – 8:30 – 11:00
Saturday – 9:00 – 11:00
All work sessions will be at the Willmot’s home, 130 Cedar Road. Dress for the weather and bring clippers and garden gloves if you have them. If you ordered any greens, you can pick them up either this Saturday or next Saturday (the 23rd or 30th).
Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes are due back today. They will be sent to needy children around the world. Thank you for your support of this project!
Advent Begins on December 1st:
~~ Devotional booklets for the season are in the entryway, and advent calendars will be given to our Sunday School kids today. Please use these tools during the season to be more intentional about keeping Christ in Christmas.
~~ If you would be willing to light the Advent candles during a worship service this year, please sign up in the entryway. Readings will be sent to you in advance.
Family Night is TONIGHT: The covered dish dinner starts at 5:00 p.m.; just bring something to share. We have hired a square dance caller to come after dinner to teach us to square dance! We hope LOTS of you will come out and enjoy the evening together – either dancing or watching!
Cookie Sale: Flyers for the December 14th Cookie Sale are now available; please take one or more and hang them up locally.
Missions Committee will meet tomorrow at 6:45 p.m. in the sanctuary to organize the shoeboxes for delivery. Anyone interested in helping with this is welcome.
Church Council will hold an important meeting on Tuesday, November 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hall. Members are: Ken and Suzanne Aumack, Karen Bennett, Don Brecht, Carol Brozosky, Lisa Campbell, Sara DeLuca, Kristy DuBeau, Gregg Fergusson, Betsy Fox, Michele Giaquinto, Melissa Guth, Mildred Herman, Sue Hitchner, Judy George, Donna Kavlunas, Dave Luttenberger, Eleanor Madara, Amy Reuter, and Pam Zook.
New Bishop Visits: Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi will visit our district on Thursday, November 21st. Anyone interested is invited to Trinity UMC in Mullica Hill at 7:00 p.m. that day for a worship service and brief time of conversation with our new bishop.
Pie Baking Help Needed: We will be baking and selling pies for Thanksgiving soon. A sign-up sheet is in the entryway for those who are willing to help either Monday night, November 25th (apple pies) or Tuesday morning, November 26th (pumpkin and coconut custard).
Thanksgiving Day Service: Dave Bailey Jr. will bring the message for us this year at our annual Thanksgiving Day Service. It will start at 8:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. An offering will be received for Ranch Hope. (Note that ALL offerings given in the Thanksgiving envelopes will go to Ranch Hope unless otherwise clearly marked.)
Sing-a-long Messiah: The Cape Island Baptist Church in Cape May invites you to experience a great holiday tradition. The 35th Messiah Sing-a-long will be held on Friday, November 29th, at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested in singing with the Chorus is welcome to attend the one rehearsal on Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 p.m.
Decorating the Church: A group will be working on Saturday, November 30th, to get our buildings ready for the Christmas season. If you can help, come around 9:00 a.m. that day.
Gift Cards: Here is a great way to do your holiday shopping: purchase your favorite gift cards at face value and earn a profit for our church! The first order is due back to church TODAY, and the second one by December 1st (sorry: no late orders can be accepted). Order forms are now available; see Sheryl Casey (609-221-2173) with questions.
LIFE Class Christmas Dinner: All women are welcome to join this group for a special Christmas covered dish dinner on Tuesday, December 3rd. Please sign up in the church entryway.
Children’s Christmas Program: If your child would like to be involved in the Children’s Christmas Program, to be held on December 15th at 6:00 p.m., please see Karen Bennett (Karen.Baxter@gmail.com or 609-707-0284) by December 1st to make sure a part is assigned to him/her. Parts will be given out in early December.
If your child is in 4th – 6th grade and would like to play chimes for the program, please see Mildred.
ShopRite Cards: These work just like cash, and we earn 5% on every dollar. Buy them here and help raise funds for the church! See Jen Souders, Sue Hitchner or Karen Luttenberger (609-617-4546). We’d love to have more people involved in this; it’s an easy way to raise money and doesn’t cost you anything extra.
