Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Announcements: November 23, 2008

Class News
  • Thanks Jeremy, for a wonderful lesson this morning! I think it's safe to say God definitely used you to speak to us! The title of next week's lesson is When Considering Matters of Life and Death. The back ground passage for next week is 2 Samuel 21:1-24:25 (1 Chronicles 11:10-41; 20:4-8; 21:1-26). The lesson passages for this week are 2 Samuel 22:1-7; 23:1-7.
  • This coming Sunday will be our last Sunday in the Fall Study Guide. The Winter Study Guides are in the LJG room. Please be sure to pick up one per couple on Sunday!
  • Welcome back to our returning guest, Julia Toth.
  • Many of you have heard about David McManus' upcoming mission trip to the Philippines. If you would like to learn more information about his trip and how you can support him prayerfully and financially, click here. If you feel led to support David financially, please turn in all money to Matt Gardner by November 30th (this coming Sunday).
  • If you would be willing to provide breakfast during the month of December, please e-mail Melissa the date you wish to cover!
  • Most of the Blog Directory is up and running! If your picture is not up on the directory yet, look out, I'll be tracking you down! Please take a look at your information on the blog. If I am missing any information (address, phone number(s), anniversary, etc) or if I have any incorrect information, please let me know!
  • Upcoming Dates:
  1. December 13: Christmas Social! Click here to see a current food sign-up list, directions and details about the social. If you would like to attend and have not yet signed up, please e-mail Melissa and let her know what you'll be bringing.
  2. January 25: Rodney Navey will be leading our Sunday morning class. More information to come!
Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

Promoter/Church News

All regular Wednesday evening activities, including supper, will take place on Tuesday, November 25. There will be no activities at the church on Wednesday November 26. The church office will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28.

Married Adults
Pre-parenting Seminar: January 17 from 9 am - Noon. An overview of what parents should expect from the preschool years to the teenage years.
Marriage Class: The Love Dare, a 10 week class in connection with the movie "Fireproof" will be offered on Sunday evenings at 5 pm beginning January 11.

Music
"The Heartbeat of Christmas": Make plans to attend this year's Christmas production put out by the choir and orchestra on Sunday, December 14 at 6 pm. Tickets are now available on Sundays or through the church office. Invite your family, friends and co-workers!

Honor or remember a loved one by giving a Christmas red poinsettia at a cost of $15. You may take your plant home after the Christmas Eve service on December 24. Special envelopes are available at the Welcome Desks and in the church office to note your personal information. Orders must be placed by Friday, December 5.