Sunday Worship Gathering
December 5, 10:30am
Second Sunday in Advent
We will light the Candle of Peace
The Hand Bell Choir will play, and the children will hang more angels on the trees for our Children of Promise Christmas Outreach. (See note below)
Christmas Craft & Vendor Fair
TODAY, December 4, 10am - 3pm

SOUP DONATIONS STILL NEEDED. We will be selling soup for lunch, and providing breakfast pastries to the vendors. If you can donate a pot of Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, or Potato Soup, bring it directly to the church kitchen this morning. Proceeds from registrations and food sales benefit both Children and Youth Ministries. Remember to come out and shop, supporting the vendors.
CBO 2021
Christ Birthday Offering
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10.

Christmas calls people together. The powerful message of the birth of Jesus is an invitation to reconcile our relationships, heal our hurts, and change our lives. This year let’s celebrate Jesus who heals and restores through the gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace...and that’s all good. It’s Christmas together!

This annual offering, sponsored by Christian Women Connection (the national organization of women of the Church of God), supports Global Missions, missionaries, Church of God Ministries, Human Trafficking, Scholarships, etc. The impact is far and wide. You may contribute to this annual offering anytime in December. CBO offering envelopes are available on Sundays, or you can give online and choose CBO as the fund designation.
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Children of Promise Christmas Outreach Project
This year we are Standing in the Gap for children all over the world to receive Christmas gifts and other necessary needs. Children of Promise (COP) is the Church of God Child Sponsorship providing care for over 4500 children in 35 programs in 30 countries. COP provides four core needs: Christian nurture, nutrition, education, and medical care. 

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
We are decorating two Christmas trees in the Sanctuary with angel ornaments. For every $10 donated, our children will put an angel ornament decorated by our kids on one of the COP Christmas trees. Let's fill the trees to overflowing with angels!
Given last week: $360, meaning our kids will put 36 more angels on the trees this Sunday!
Given to date: $620
YOUTH EVENTS IN DECEMBER:
Youth Christmas Party
Youth Arcade Night
RESTROOM ADA COMPLIANT RENOVATION PROJECT:
Work will begin after the first of the year on the two restrooms in the Fellowship Hall to make them ADA compliant. We are able to take on this project because a sizeable undesignated gift was given to the church this Fall which will go towards a portion of the renovation expenses. The Board would like to renovate every restroom on campus, but as you know, bathroom remodels are not cheap. As we near the end of the year, please consider making an extra donation towards renovating the restrooms.
Designated Gifts for Restroom Renovations Given to Date: $4,000
Men's Breakfast
MEN’S MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY SATURDAY, Dec 11, 8:00am, Denny's Restaurant (NE Corner of Shaw/First), led by Pastor Greg, using a simple Bible Study format. The men are currently in the gospel of John. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of every month, 8:00-9:30am.

Women's Bible Study - Tuesdays, 1:00-2:00pm
Conference Room led by Rev Ruth Tarver. All women are welcomed to join us as we discuss Max Lucado's book: Glory Days - Living Your Promised Land Life Now.
Children's Christmas Program
Children's Program: December 19
Our children will be singing several songs in the morning worship service.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve Service, Dec 24, 6:00pm
Candles, Carols, Scriptures & Stories
Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord through Scripture and Carols, light candles and hear a story. The service is less than an hour long. We hope you can add this special service to your family's celebration.
Sunday Worship Service
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
9:00am - 101 Bible Study Series
Facilitated by Bob Liddell, meeting in Room 11 and on Zoom.
Sunday Zoom Link; Meeting ID: 843 6843 2315; Passcode: 701196

9:15am - The Creator and the Cosmos, facilitated by David Pierro, using Hugh Ross' book of the same name, meeting in the Conference Room. Join the conversation.

9:15am - Children's Sunday School Class, Room 8, all ages
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