Northeast Community News – November 29, 2016

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPH

Dear Friends and Family! 

What a wonderful day we had in the Lord, Sunday! Last Sunday was the first Sunday in Advent and what a blessing it was to begin the season of anticipation together as a faith family! We were blessed to have Pastor Ed and Annette Douglas come and sing special music! We were blessed to worship with so many of Fran S’s family! We were blessed to share in the struggles of a new face in our midst. God is on the move in our little church! Have you sensed it? Amen!

God’s message this week came from Matthew 24:36-44 and was titled, “Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!” As we begin Advent we are reminded we live in an era between two big surprises! The first surprise came after 400 years of silence as the Savior, Messiah, and King of Kings was born in unlikely place, to unlikely poor working class folks, in an unlikely form, a baby boy! As we prepare to celebrate Christmas we must resist the urge to hurry past these facts! Except for a few star gazing pagan Kings and His parents, nobody seemed to notice Jesus had come! 

In all of the glitz, glamor, urgency, and pagan commercialization around us, let’s do our best to remember and celebrate the true surprise of Christmas! Joy to the World, the Lord has come!

But, in Matthew 24:36-44 Jesus predicts an even greater surprise! While there will be those who use His House as an opportunity to make money (c. 21), and misguided, rebellious, and selfish religious leaders (c. 22-24), and wars, famine, earthquakes, and persecution, there is coming an unmistakable day when Jesus is coming back for those who are saved (c. 24:30-31) and trusting in Him for their salvation and will take them to be with Him in heaven! Woohoo!

Anticipating questions regarding when it will happen, Jesus declares, “No one knows about that day or hour; not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father” (Matthew 24:36). 

The great surprise of Christ’s return will be good news for those who are Christian! In heaven there isn’t any suffering, pain, or persecution! But, for those who aren’t saved; those refusing to trust in Christ for their salvation; those who thought they could wait for a more convenient time, Christ’s return will be the worst of news. Comparing His second coming to the time when Noah responded in faith and prepared while the rest of world partied and perished, Jesus said: “Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. Two women will be grinding wheat with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left” (Matthew 24:40-41). 

Are you ready for Christ’s return? Don’t delay! He could come before the Christmas party at school or at work and long before your gifts are purchased and wrapped. On the first Sunday of Advent Jesus reminds us the first order of business is to be ready for His return! How? In Mark we read, “Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. ‘The time has come,’ he said. ‘The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news.’” (Mark 1:14b-15).

We become ready for Jesus’ return by repenting of our false gods, reliance on self, and worship of things. We let go of old hurts and turn our backs on destructive, violent, and selfish ways and ask Christ to forgive us! Instead, with the Spirit’s help we turn towards kind, gentle, and loving ways, ask Jesus to be Lord of our life, and resolve to be more like Him! Then, when the greatest surprise of all comes (Jesus) you will spend eternity with God! Amen! Blessings, Pastor Dan

NEWS AND EVENTS

ATTENTION TEENS! FREE WINTER JAM 2017 CONCERT – JAN. 08 – ARE YOU IN? 

Janie has declared Winter Jam 2017 at the Van Andel Arena a must go to concert for all teens and young adults. Bands will include: Crowder, Tenth Avenue North, Britt Nicole, and Thousand Foot Krutch! It is already a deal at 10 bands for $10 bucks, but for teens the cost is FREE! That’s right, zip, zero, nada, because Janie convinced the church to pay your way! What? Yeah, now, ya gotta go! Young adults can come, too, but they’ll need to pay the $10! What’s stopping you? Text your friends and then RSVP Janie at hathjan@icloud.com or text her at 616.204.2499! What a great way to start your New Year! Are you in? Hope so!

POINSETTIAS

We will again be ordering poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas Eve and Christmas day services. The cost of the 6 ½ pots will be $6.60. Order forms will be in the program for the next three Sundays. All orders must be in by Sunday December 11, 2016. 

ATTENTION ALL KNITTERS 

The stewards will be collecting items for bags for the homeless after the holidays.   If you are a knitter and can make hats and/or mittens for men or women, they would love to add them to the bags. A complete list of all items will be available later. 

CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Changes have been made in the order of our worship service. The “Time of Greeting” has been eliminated. Please greet friends and visitors before and after service in the refreshment/classroom area. The sanctuary will be available for prayer and quiet reflection before the service. Please be respectful of those praying as you enter. 

CHRISTMAS SERVICES SCHEDULE

            Saturday, December 24 – Christmas Eve Service (time to be determined)

            Sunday, December 25 – Christmas Day worship service 10:00 AM – no Sunday                                                                 School

            Sunday, January 1 – New Year’s Day worship service 10:00 AM – no Sunday                                                                      School

NORTH END COMMUNITY MINISTRY FUND RAISER

NECM is one the local organizations our church supports. They benefit from our annual diaper drive and when we receive extra items for our care kits, we send the items to them.  They have been named as a recipient of gift cards from the Meijer Corporation “Simply Give” program at the Plainfield Meijer. From October 30 to December 31, 2016. If someone wants to participate, all they have to do is present a donation card to the cashier at the Plainfield Meijer’s and $10.00 will be added to their total grocery bill. The cards are available on the table at the back of the church for from Gerry Dawson. This is a great way to support NECM.

LADIES RENDEZVOUS AND COOKIE EXCHANGE

The next Ladies rendezvous will be December 3, where the ladies will be exchanging cookies. Please bring one dozen cookies to trade. Please contact Cherry for more info or if you need a ride! Call or text (616) 916-7595.

OUR NEXT 3^RD THURSDAY CHINESE LUNCH IS THIS THURSDAY NOV. 17!

Our next Third Thursday Chinese Lunch is this Thursday, Nov 17, at 11:30am at the Hibachi Grillon Alpine. The food is good, but the fellowship is even better! Come, enjoy a great time to eat, share joys, concerns and even laugh! If you have any questions? See Tracy or Linda!

CHURCH SECRETARY

Deb Xia has been hired to be our church secretary. She will be working 5 hours a week and her responsibilities will mainly be doing the program and newsletter. Additional duties will be added when we are able to increase her hours. 

THE PATH OF A PEACEMAKER

On Saturday January 21, 2017 the Michigan District is sponsoring “The Path of a Peacemaker” workshop at the Perry Church of the Nazarene. The Path of a Peacemaker is intended to assist all believers in resolving conflicts biblically with one another. The goal of Path is to bring healing, reconciliation, and restoration to relationships among believers in Christ. Through its use ministries will be renewed, grace will be promoted, and the witness of Christ greatly enhanced. The cost is $10.00. If you think you might be interested in attending, please see Pastor Dan. 

GATHER BOX TOPS FOR NAZARENE INDIAN MISSIONS!

Thank you to everyone who is collecting Campbell Soup labels and General Mills box tops! While it seems small, the cash they generate really adds up! This program has provided PA equipment, computers, and even a 15-passenger van for Nazarene Sun Valley Indian School. Questions, labels and box tops should go to Fran S. or Sherry J.

CHURCH POSTCARDS ARE AVAILABLE!

Is there someone missing or would like to invite to church? Why not grab a few church postcards and send them out? A simple hand written note blesses everyone! You will find them on the table under the missionary bulletin board in the Annex. 

DAILY DEVOTIONS – “REFLECTING GOD” IS AVAILABLE! FREE!!

“Reflecting God” is a daily devotional guide our church makes available free to anyone interested. The devotions provide a brief truth from the Bible every day. Reflecting God also has a section for reading the Bible in a year and praying for our missionaries! Feel free to take one! You’ll find them located on the table outside the sanctuary!

GUIDELINES FOR PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember, to keep our prayer lists current, we only place requests in the newsletter and bulletin for 3 weeks without an update. If you want to keep your prayer request in the bulletin or newsletter, just keep filling out the tear off tabs and keep us informed! 

UPCOMING EVENT

Dec. 3                         Ladies Rendezvous and cookie exchange

Dec. 16                       Third Thursday Lunch

Dec. 24                       Christmas Eve

Dec. 25                       Christmas Day

Jan. 1                          New Year’s Day

Northeast Community News – November 22, 2016

PASTOR’S PARAGRAPH

Welcome back! What are those whiskers? Give me a hug? I missed guys! How was your trip? Don’t cut! Yup, these were many of the first words we heard when you arrived at church last Sunday! So, was it a wonderful day in the Lord? Of course it was! Any time Christians gather to worship the Triune God it’s going to be wonderful! Yesterday was no exception! God is good!

Thank you for the extravagant Pastor and wife appreciation gift cards! I’ve said it many times, but mean it when I say you shouldn’t have! The gift of your presence and your fellowship is all the gift we seek and boy did we receive it abundantly! Thank you again for allowing us 7 weeks off to renew, restore, and reflect. God showed up for us AND YOU! God is good! Amen! 

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to put on a FEAST for our homecoming! Wow! Oh, and in case you’re wondering who said, ‘Don’t cut!’ it was Chase Carpentier who was just kindly reminding me during the potluck that a 7-year-old can be just as hungry as a 54-year-old! 

God’s message this week came to us from Philippians 4:4-9 and was titled “We Give Thanks!” While we may have learned to say ‘thank you’ as a child receiving a gift, Paul reminds us feeling thankful, that is, possessing an ‘attitude of gratitude,’ must be cultivated and is central to the Christian Way of life. While we find ‘thankfulness’ weaved throughout our Bibles, Paul speaks of it directly in Philippians 4:6: 

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Philippians 4:6). 

Scripture makes it clear! You can’t worry about what you need and at the same time give thanks for what God has given you! The Christian way of life Paul yearns that the people in the church in Philippi and Northeast Community will possess is a life of thanksgiving; the healing kind of thanksgiving that goes beyond a simple ‘thank you.’

In establishing a day of National Thanksgiving, Abraham Lincoln wrote on October 03, 1863:

“We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven; we have been preserved these many years in peace and prosperity; we have grown in number, wealth and power as no other nation has ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us, and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us. It has seemed to me fit and proper that God should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people.”

Perhaps it is time AGAIN for God’s people, to remember why we give thanks! Paul reminds us in part it is because the Lord is near (v. 5), we have a God who hears (and answers) prayer (v. 6), and through Jesus, the peace of God guards our hearts and minds (v. 7). What are you giving thanks for this Thanksgiving? May each of us move beyond words of ‘thanks’ learned as a child to a life and attitude of genuine gratitude and thanksgiving.

 Blessings, Pastor Dan

 

 

NEWS AND EVENTS

UPDATE ON DR. SEAMAN

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Sat. Nov. 19th 2016 10:52 PM

It is difficult to believe that John's six weeks of treatment ended two weeks ago. I apologize for not sending an update last weekend, but we decided we needed a little rest after a rather intense three months. We actually had a leisurely all-day date--even turned off our phones! That first week was also spent catching up on doctors' appointments missed this fall. How thankful I am to report that, according to our dentist and ophthalmologist, John's teeth and eyes suffered no ill effects from the radiation! 
On a different note, this past Monday morning I received a call that my uncle, George Garvin, Jr., awakened in Heaven. He was my mother's baby brother, husband of "Musical Memories" Martha, father of three wonderful sons, two beautiful daughters, Grandpa to 11 great grandkids, a successful businessman and amazing churchman. What his five children remember, though, is coming down the stairs every morning for breakfast and turning their heads to the left to see their Dad reading his Bible or on his knees praying for them in the sunroom. With all his successes, his greatest investment was in the Kingdom and in the lives of his family. Following his funeral in Nashville Thursday, the family brought him back to Chicago, where he was born and lived most of his life, to be laid to rest. What a great blessing it was for us to join in celebrating his life and influence last night with lots of laughter and tears...and singing! At the end, we joined hands, stood in a circle and sang some of the songs he loved--When we all get to Heaven; Praise Him, Praise Him; the Family of God; Great Is Thy Faithfulness, and his favorite, "When We See Christ." It was very overcast, cold and blustery this morning when we gathered at his gravesite. My brother Tim was reading these words of committal: "For as much as the spirit of our departed loved one has returned to God, Who gave it, we therefore tenderly commit his body to the grave, in sure trust and certain hope of the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come, through our Lord Jesus Christ, who shall give us new bodies like unto His glorious body." When Tim read the words "...in sure trust and certain hope," the sun broke through the clouds and shone down on his casket and on all of us who loved him! We lifted our heads in amazement--I will never forget it as long as I live! As we continue to walk the path set before us these days, that extraordinary moment was a clear affirmation of God's extraordinary promises! No wonder Hosea and the apostle Paul remind us, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" Another incredible moment to treasure! 
Tonight when we drove back into our little hometown of Grand Ledge, I noticed that all the Christmas decorations had been put up over the weekend. Since coming back to the States, I've often felt like poor Thanksgiving was being lost in our race to Christmas. However, after the last two days, I realized there is no better way to begin Christmas than by being thankful. So this week, while we're eating turkey and singing Christmas carols, the Seaman family will be thankfully celebrating the One Who keeps His promises. Counting on your prayers, Linda for John and the family.

THANK YOU

From Emily Morse to all the people who picked up leaves in our yard and Cherry and Phil for taking 80 filled bags from our yard.

CHURCH SECRETARY

Starting next week Deb Xia has been hired to be our church secretary. She will be working 5 hours a week and her responsibilities will mainly be doing the program and newsletter. Additional duties will be added when we are able to increase her hours. 

ADVENT

Sunday November 27 is the first Sunday of Advent. To prepare our building for the Advent celebration decorating the sanctuary will take place Wednesday November 23 (that’s tomorrow, folks). Please join us at 6:30.

POINSETTIAS

We will again be ordering poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas Eve and Christmas day services. The cost of the 6 ½ pots will be $6.60. Order forms will be in the program for the next three Sundays. All orders must be in by Sunday December 11, 2016. 

ATTENTION ALL KNITTERS

The stewards will be collecting items for bags for the homeless after the holidays. are If you are a knitter and can make hats and/or mittens for men or women they would love to add them to the bags. A complete list of all items will be available later. 

CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Changes have been made in the order of our worship service. The “Time of Greeting” has been eliminated. Please greet friends and visitors before and after service in the refreshment/classroom area. The sanctuary will be available for prayer and quiet reflection before the service. Please be respectful of those praying as you enter. 

CHRISTMAS SERVICES SCHEDULE

            Saturday December 24 – Christmas Eve Service (time to be determined)

            Sunday December 25 – Christmas Day worship service 10:00 AM – no Sunday                                  School

            Sunday January 1 – New Year’s Day worship service 10:00 AM – no Sunday                                  School

 

NORTH END COMMUNITY MINISTRY FUND RAISER

NECM is one the local organizations our church supports. They benefit from our annual diaper drive and when we receive extra items for our care kits, we send the items to them.  They have been named as a recipient of gift cards from the Meijer Corporation “Simply Give” program at the Plainfield Meijer. From October 30 to December 31, 2016. If someone wants to participate, all they have to do is present a donation card to the cashier at the Plainfield Meijer’s and $10.00 will be added to their total grocery bill. The cards are available on the table at the back of the church for from Gerry Dawson. This is a great way to support NECM.

LADIES RENDEZVOUS AND COOKIE EXCHANGE

The next Ladies rendezvous will be December 3, where the ladies will be exchanging cookies. Please bring one dozen cookies to trade. Please contact Cherry for more info or if you need a ride! Call or text (616) 916-7595.

THE PATH OF A PEACEMAKER

On Saturday January 21, 2017 the Michigan District is sponsoring “The Path of a Peacemaker” workshop at the Perry Church of the Nazarene. The Path of a Peacemaker is intended to assist all believers in resolving conflicts biblically with one another. The goal of Path is to bring healing, reconciliation, and restoration to relationships among believers in Christ. Through its use ministries will be renewed, grace will be promoted, and the witness of Christ greatly enhanced. The cost is $10.00. If you think you might be interested in attending, please see Pastor Dan. 

GATHER BOX TOPS FOR NAZARENE INDIAN MISSIONS!

Thank you to everyone who is collecting Campbell Soup labels and General Mills box tops! While it seems small, the cash they generate really adds up! This program has provided PA equipment, computers, and even a 15-passenger van for Nazarene Sun Valley Indian School. Questions, labels and box tops should go to Fran S. or Sherry J.

CHURCH POSTCARDS ARE AVAILABLE!

Is there someone missing or would like to invite to church? Why not grab a few church postcards and send them out? A simple hand written note blesses everyone! You will find them on the table under the missionary bulletin board in the Annex. 

DAILY DEVOTIONS – “REFLECTING GOD” IS AVAILABLE! FREE!!

“Reflecting God” is a daily devotional guide our church makes available free to anyone interested. The devotions provide a brief truth from the Bible every day. Reflecting God also has a section for reading the Bible in a year and praying for our missionaries! Feel free to take one! You’ll find them located on the table outside the sanctuary!

OUR NEXT 3^RD THURSDAY CHINESE LUNCH IS THIS THURSDAY NOV. 17!

Our next Third Thursday Chinese Lunch is this Thursday, Nov 17, at 11:30am at the Hibachi Grill on Alpine. The food is good, but the fellowship is even better! Come, enjoy a great time to eat, share joys, concerns and even laugh! If you have any questions? See Tracy or Linda!

GUIDELINES FOR PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember, to keep our prayer lists current, we only place requests in the newsletter and bulletin for 3 weeks without an update. If you want to keep your prayer request in the bulletin or newsletter, just keep filling out the tear off tabs and keep us informed! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 24                      Thanksgiving

Nov. 27                      Missionary Night 5:00 PM

Dec. 3                         Ladies Rendezvous and cookie exchange

Dec. 16                       Third Thursday Lunch 

Dec. 24                       Christmas Eve

Dec. 25                       Christmas Day

Jan. 1                          New Year’s Day

Northeast Community News – November 15, 2016

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR DAN 

10 days ago I arrived in Chicago greeted by my lovely wife and black lab Joe who were both enthusiastic to see me (ok, Jane was enthusiastic to see me and Joe was happy to see and smell other dogs!) Over the last 10 days I have made the adjustment to being at home! I must tell you it is strange to drive 70 mph after riding 6 weeks on a bike! Except for some strange tan lines, I am perfectly healthy! Praise God! 

Today, much like an airline pilot who must undergo periodic reviews to remain a pilot, I met with two members of the sabbatical committee and after a rigorous examination, I was ‘cleared for flight,’ meaning, effective immediately I have returned as your pastor! 

In all seriousness, a lot can (and did) happen during the 7 weeks we were apart! So, along with giving an initial accounting of my time away from you to the sabbatical committee members and sharing some of the lessons learned, it was also important to get caught up with all that happened to you! My! All of that in just 7 weeks! Wow!

But, before we start swapping life and stories, I want to express my thankfulness to you! First, thank you for your prayers. As you’ll learn in the coming days, weeks, and months, I encountered many challenges, dangers, and impossible moments along the way. There were just too many coincidences, protections, and miraculous breakthroughs to believe I had travelled this journey alone. God was near the entire way! Thank you for praying! 

Second, thank you for serving! It’s already become evident you ‘rose to the challenge.’ From faithful attendance, to strong giving, to serving Jesus in a role you had never done before, I heard many reports of how you didn’t just survive; you thrived! Praise God!

Finally, thank you for your love, understanding and support. I realize most pastors don’t take 7 weeks to ride their bikes across Route 66, but your kind words of advice, insight, and encouragement not only blessed me, but made the difference. 

What a church! What a God! God is good! All the time! It is truly good to be home!

Love and blessings, Pastor Dan

 

NOTES FROM PASTOR ED’S SERMON, FINDING COMFORT IN THE MIDST OF The , STORM

            Before his sermon Pastor Ed and Annette sang, “My life is in Your hands, my heart is Yours to keep. I am never without hope when my future is with You”

               Pastor Ed began this week’s sermon by reviewing the last 6 weeks:

                              •             Week 1 - A time of renewal

•               Week 2 – Are you all in for the Lord?

•               Week 3 – What’s on the menu?

•               Week 4 – Where has the “go ye” gone?

•               Week 5 - Fruit of the Spirit

•               Week 6 – What if?

Storms happen in our life, read Matthew 8:23-27. There are fears, doubt, we make mistakes, and we lack faith. Storms look different to different people; they come in all sizes and shapes. II Corinthians 1:3-7 tells us that God is with you and will be with you in times of trouble in your life.

Why do we wait, do we ask is God not there? Why are we so surprised when God performs a miracle? What are we expecting? What are we looking for God to do in our midst? The greatest miracle is for a person to accept Jesus Christ. Why are we so surprised when God does what he says he will do? “Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him: God is a refuge for us.” Psalms 62:8. The world says seeing is believing, the church should be saying, “Believing is seeing”. 

When you begin to put your faith and trust in God that is where your faith begins. God will take care of you. Trusting in God is not doing everything in our power and when then when things don’t turn out we turn to God. 

NEWS AND EVENTS

THANK YOU PASTOR ED AND ANNETTE

We have been blessed to have Pastor Ed preaching for the last 7 weeks. We appreciate his faithfulness and his timely sermons. Pastor Ed and Annette also provided some wonderful music. Thank you. 

CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Changes have been made in the order of our worship service. The “Time of Greeting” has been eliminated. Please greet friends and visitors before and after service in the refreshment/classroom area. The sanctuary will be available for prayer and quiet reflection before the service. Please be respectful of those praying as you enter. 

CHRISTMAS SERVICES SCHEDULE

            Saturday December 24 – Christmas Eve Service (time to be determined)

            Sunday December 25 – Christmas Day worship service 10:00 AM – no Sunday                                   School

            Sunday January 1 – New Year’s Day worship service 10:00 AM – no Sunday                                     School

 

MICHIGAN DISTRICT PRAYER EFFORT

We are at an unique time in the history of the Michigan District . Who among us could have anticipated that Dr. Seaman would be facing such a health crisis so soon after beginning his last year of district leadership that would force him to take a medical leave of absence? Many questions concerning the future o the district are being asked. One thing that has become obvious, as a district we need to pray. A district wide prayer effort for the Michigan District, Dr Seaman, and the choosing of a new district superintendent to lead us upon Dr. Seaman’s retirement has been set up. Each month a flyer with the month’s prayer focus will be placed in the program. 

NORTH END COMMUNITY MINISTRY FUND RAISER

NECM is one the local organizations our church supports. They benefit from our annual diaper drive and when we receive extra items for our care kits, we send the items to them.  They have been named as a recipient of gift cards from the Meijer Corporation “Simply Give” program at the Plainfield Meijer. From October 30 to December 31, 2016. If someone wants to participate, all they have to do is present a donation card to the cashier at the Plainfield Meijer’s and $10.00 will be added to their total grocery bill. The cards are available on the table at the back of the church for from Gerry Dawson. This is a great way to support NECM.

LADIES RENDEZVOUS IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2016!

Saturday November 19, at 10:30 AM. The Ladies will be setting up for the Thanksgiving potluck the next day. Please contact Cherry for more info or if you need a ride! Call or text (616) 916-7595.

6^th ANNUAL BLANKET AND COAT DRIVE FOR MEL TROTTER ENDS THIS SUNDAY

Thank you for helping. We have collected 63 blankets and coats. They will be taken next week to Mel Trotter.   

WELCOME HOME PASTOR DAN AND JANIE

We are celebrating Pastor Dan and Janie’s return with a potluck on Sunday. The stewards are planning a Thanksgiving dinner. If you can bring a Thanksgiving type item, please let Cherry know. We need the whole works including the turkey. 

GATHER BOX TOPS FOR NAZARENE INDIAN MISSIONS!

Thank you to everyone who is collecting Campbell Soup labels and General Mills box tops! While it seems small, the cash they generate really adds up! This program has provided PA equipment, computers, and even a 15-passenger van for Nazarene Sun Valley Indian School. Questions, labels and box tops should go to Fran S. or Sherry J.

CHURCH POSTCARDS ARE AVAILABLE!

Is there someone missing or would like to invite to church? Why not grab a few church postcards and send them out? A simple hand written note blesses everyone! You will find them on the table under the missionary bulletin board in the Annex. 

DAILY DEVOTIONS – “REFLECTING GOD” IS AVAILABLE! FREE!!

“Reflecting God” is a daily devotional guide our church makes available free to anyone interested. The devotions provide a brief truth from the Bible every day. Reflecting God also has a section for reading the Bible in a year and praying for our missionaries! Feel free to take one! You’ll find them located on the table outside the sanctuary!

OUR NEXT 3^RD THURSDAY CHINESE LUNCH IS THIS THURSDAY NOV. 17!

Our next Third Thursday Chinese Lunch is this Thursday, Nov 17, at 11:30am at the Hibachi Grill on Alpine. The food is good, but the fellowship is even better! Come, enjoy a great time to eat, share joys, concerns and even laugh! If you have any questions? See Tracy or Linda!

GUIDELINES FOR PRAYER REQUESTS 

Remember, to keep our prayer lists current, we only place requests in the newsletter and bulletin for 3 weeks without an update. If you want to keep your prayer request in the bulletin or newsletter, just keep filling out the tear off tabs and keep us informed! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now-Nov. 30             Blanket and Coat Drive for Mel Trotter Mission

Nov. 17                      Third Thurs Chinese Lunch at 11:30 (Hibachi Grill)

Nov. 19                      Women’s Rendezvous at 10:30 AM

Nov. 20                      Pastor Dan’s first Sunday back

Nov. 20                      Northeast Community Potluck (after worship)

Nov. 24                      Thanksgiving

Nov. 27                      Missionary Night 5:00 PM

Dec. 24                       Christmas Eve

Dec. 25                       Christmas Day

Jan. 1                          New Year’s Day