PRESENTS! PRESENTS! AND MORE PRESENTS!
The Gaye Christmas “sleigh” (full and overflowing with holiday goodness) delivered all the items on Monday to our Adopt-a-Family. The mother was so grateful. Thanks again for your generosity!
NEW TRADITION??
December 31, is our very first Sock It To Me Sunday. Now is your chance! Wear a fun pair of socks that hold memories of the past year, a promise for the new year, or that you just like to wear because they are fun! put ’em on and come to church on the 31st…nothing… Read more NEW TRADITION??
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Remember that the services for Christmastide this year will be held during our normal worship time at 10:15am (December 24) in lieu of having separate Christmas Eve Services. As per our usual Christmas Eve observance, you are encouraged bring your favorite breakfast treat and/or goody to share as we join together for fellowship at 9:30am… Read more CHRISTMAS SERVICES
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Please note that since Christmas day falls on Monday this year, the services for Christmastide this year will be held during our normal worship time at 10:15am (December 24) in lieu of having separate Christmas Eve Services. In the spirit of what we usually do for Christmas Eve observance, you are encouraged bring your favorite… Read more CHRISTMAS SERVICES
UPDATE FROM REFUGEE TASK GROUP
The refugee task group has been actively pursuing ways to be “in relationship” with our refugee neighbors per the congregation’s wishes. The local organizations (Episcopal Migration Ministries and International Rescue Committee) could not help us make direct contact with our neighbors because they do not keep records of addresses. Our search eventually led us to… Read more UPDATE FROM REFUGEE TASK GROUP
DAVID’S DIARY … ABIDING JOY
Abiding Joy is our theme for this Sunday, the 3rd Sunday in Advent. The readings are Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11; John 1: 6-8, 19-28. As you read the paper or listen to the news be thinking about stories that you might be able to relate to these biblical readings, or stories that bring you joy.… Read more DAVID’S DIARY … ABIDING JOY
ADOPT-A-FAMILY
If you are purchasing a gift for the Adopt-A-Family, please bring it to church on Sunday, December 10. Gifts do not have to be wrapped. If you did not sign up to purchase a gift, it is not too late to donate cash. There are still several items that were not selected including three bikes,… Read more ADOPT-A-FAMILY
DAVID’S DIARY
Words cannot really convey the spirit of joy that filled the Great Hall on Saturday night as we celebrated the Derby directed and inspired Christmas event. We were in an Advent wonderland as we entered the Great Hall thanks to all the hard work of WAM and those who helped hang the greens and decorate… Read more DAVID’S DIARY
NEW SIGN
The church sign has been updated with our new logo and current information. It looks GREAT! Thank you to the members of the Men’s Group who prepared the sign for the change.
CONGRATULATIONS! CAMP SUNFLOWER!
Through its Mission and Ministry Grants Program, the National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is granting a total of $150,250 to 21 Disciples projects and ministries working with older adults and at-risk children and youth. This year’s grantees are located across 12 Disciples regions and four areas. Of the 21 selected projects,… Read more CONGRATULATIONS! CAMP SUNFLOWER!