Class News
- Thanks Nathan for another wonderful lesson! Be on the lookout for notes from Nathan's lesson later this week. The title of next week's lesson is: Live Righteously. The background passagae for next week is Psalm 112:1-10. The lesson passage for next week is Psalm 112:1-10.
- Welcome to our guest, Mandy Smith! We enjoyed having you with us this morning.
- Attention Ladies!!! Dinner TONIGHT at Poblano's (on Battleground) at 6:45. All ladies are welcome!
- This coming Sunday the church is looking to collect bags or rice for The Feeding of the 5000. If you are able, please donate one or several 32 oz. bag(s) or rice. It still isn't too late to donate 50 oz. cans of green beans and 40 oz. cans or yams either! Thank you!
- Upcoming Dates:
- November 13: Candlelight Coffee (details below)
- November 14: Church Workday (details below)
- November 15: Deadline to turn in Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child
- November 21: Class Social! Progressive Dinner: We will break into small groups (groups and host homes will be announced soon) and eat dinner at 5:30. Following dinner, we will meet at Maxie B's for dessert at 7:15. If you have not had a chance to sign up, please e-mail Misty or Laura ASAP. Thanks! :)
- December 1: Deadline to sign up for Christmas Poinsettias (details below).
- December 12 & 13: Greensboro Christmas Spectacular (details below).
Church News
Children
Operation Christmas Child: Be sure to pick up a brochure at the central lobby table and pack one or more gift-filled shoe boxes. Shoe boxes must be returned to the church by November 15th.
Music
Greensboro Christmas Spectacular: "When Love Came Down" is scheduled for December 12th at 6:00pm and December 13th at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Tickets are available in the church lobby and church website for $5 each. As always, complimentary tickets are available for each performance.
Additional Announcements
LifePlus Spring 2010: If you are interested in leading a LifePlus discipleship course and have a topic in mind, please submit a brief outline of that topic on the pink card in your LJG folder to Gary Wade (509-3540) or Curt Dean (288-3824), no later than Sunday, December 6th. Additional cards are available in the church office or from Curt Dean. The 2010 Spring semester of LifePlus will begin on Sunday, January 10th at 5:00pm.
The Candlelight Coffee: (Tickets are currently sold out, but you may put your name on a waiting list. If you have extra tickets that will not be used, please call the church office, 288-3824, and return them immediately!) Friday, November 13th from 7:00pm-9:00pm (Please use the Main Lobby Entrance). Women of all ages (6th grade and older) will be inspired by breathtaking table decorations, music and conversation of the upcoming season. Tables will be set and decorated by women of our church with their own china, glasses, and silverware on which you will be served tea sandwiches, dessert, coffee, tea or cocoa! Be sure to bring your camera! You may purchase tickets in the main lobby or online until Tuesday, November 10th ($5 each). Please sign up in the lobby to receive a complimentary ticket if you would enjoy setting and hosting a table! Limited childcare will be available by reservation only (babies through 10 years). Fathercare is encouraged! If you will need childcare, please call Jennifer Wilson in the church office at 288-3824. Join us for this delightful event that launches the holiday season.
Angel Tree Ministry of Prison Fellowship: Angel Tree works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. We will need volunteers to "adopt" a child and purchase gifts for the child. Starting November 2nd, a special "Angel" Christmas tree will be located in the main lobby with the names of children to be adopted. Please prayerfully consider including a child in your Christmas gift giving this year. For more information, please contact Maryann Kingsmill at 540-0605.
Church Workday: The Grounds Committee is calling everyone to help spruce up our campus on Saturday, November 14th from 8:30am-11:30am. Please bring your rakes, pruners, shovels, gloves, wheelbarrows or whatever tool you most prefer using.
Book Fair: The Children's Learning Center will have a book fair in the children's wing on November 9th, 10th, 12th, 13th and 16th from 9:15am-1:15pm. We would love for you to join us in celebrating reading!
