SunRise Church November Newsletter
All Church Conference  (O'Fallon Campus)

Join us tonight, Wednesday, November 8th at the O'Fallon campus for the All Church Conference Meeting at 7:00pm. We will be celebrating SunRise leadership positions and pastor salaries for 2018 as we also celebrate updates on the Healthier Church Initiative. The meeting will last an hour and be followed by a dessert bar.  
For more information, please contact info@sunrisefamily.org.
Free Dental Day (O'Fallon Campus)

SunRise will be hosting a free Dental Day this Saturday, November 11th at the O'Fallon Campus.
T o inquire more about the services that will be provided, contact
Hanging of the Greens (O'Fallon Campus)

Join us for some fun and fellowship on Sunday, November 26th @ 6:30pm. We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the church for Christmas. 


Red Tags (Both Campuses)

Beginning November 25th, make sure you pick up a red tag or two to help a family in need this Christmas season. Pick up any denomination off the Christmas trees located in the lobby of either campus and return your donation to the front office or in the offering plate during worship. Make sure you write "red tag" in the memo line of your check. 
For more information, contact info@sunrisefamily.org
Upward Football (Wright City Campus)

Sign up for Upward Flag Football at the Wright City Campus! This is offered for boys 3rd through 8th grade. Evaluations and games begin February, 2018.  
 
Upward Soccer (O'Fallon Campus)

SunRise is currently looking for referees, scorekeepers, coaches and more for our spring Upward Soccer program. There are many different volunteer opportunities available. 
For more information, contact Rich Lueke at rlueke@charter.net 
College Care Packages (Both Campuses)

Do you know a college student that would enjoy receiving a care package? Join us on Monday, November 27th from 6:30-7:30pm at our O'Fallon Campus to assemble care packages for our college kids. We are asking each person to bring 30 of the same item and we will divide it up to make 30 packages. Suggested items are gum, small snacks, pens/pencils, and holiday items. 
Please RSVP to Sandy at 314-578-4726 so we can have up to date numbers. 
Giving Tuesday

Please remember SunRise and its many ministries on Giving Tuesday. This year Giving Tuesday is on Tuesday, November 28th. Giving Tuesday harnesses the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents. 
For more information about Giving Tuesday, visit givingtuesday.org
Family Game Night (Wright City Campus)

Bring the whole family for a fun night of fellowship on Wednesday, December 6th from 6:00 - 8:30pm. This is a chance for families to come together and have dinner (pizza) and play fun games. Bring your favorite family board game or some will be provided. Way Cool Balloons will also be entertaining us. This is a free event open to the community.
For more information, contact info@sunrisefamily.org.

Worship Arts Ministry Fall Recruitment

Whether you play an instrument, sing, dance or are passionate about tech, media and sound engineering, Worship Arts has a space for you to present your God-given talents for praising Him. We have multiple positions at each of our campuses for you to plug in and get involved. We have training and discipleship programs available and are eager to provide an opportunity for your skills and talents to be utilized. 
Contact James Jones, Worship Arts Director at jjones@sunrisefamily.org.

Psalm 150:6 "Let everything that breathes sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord!
 
YOUTH
New Youth Texting Program 

IMPACT Youth has a new way to update everyone on all things youth related going on at SunRise. 

To be added to our texting list, text IMPACTYOUTH to 40650 
Important: Terms of Service & Privacy Policy 
Message frequency may be periodic. Msg & Data rates may apply 
To cancel, send STOP to 40650 at any time. For help, send HELP to 40650 at any time.
No Youth Activities - Thanksgiving Week

Enjoy time with your family!

CHILDREN
Miracle of Jesus (O'Fallon Campus)

Join us for an unforgettable family experience this Christmas as we celebrate Jesus's miraculous birth! There will be a live petting zoo, marketplace shops and you will get a chance to talk to Mary and Joseph. You can register by picking up one of the forms in the lobby at either campus. For more information, contact Barb Mitchell at bmitchell@sunrisefamily.org.

Calling All Children! (O'Fallon Campus)

If you have a child who constantly likes to sing and perform around the house, then why not bring them to practice on Wednesday nights for our upcoming Children's Christmas program on December 20th at 6:30pm. We need singers, actors and bell players. No experience necessary.  
For more information, contact Barb Mitchell at bmitchell@sunrisefamily.org.
No Children's Activities - Thanksgiving Week

Enjoy time with your family!
 MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
2GETHER For Kids - School Supply Outreach Ministry

We all know how important proper school supplies are to the educational success of a child or youth. Having items like paper, pencils, notebooks and backpacks gives the children the confidence and tools to apply what they learn in the classroom. This ministry will assist students within our communities that have these needs. Please consider lending a hand to students and their families that cannot afford the cost of quality school supplies. A monthly list can be found in the bulletins and also on the Mission Porch (O'Fallon campus) and Mission Corner (Wright City campus).

November List:
  • Pencils
  • Index Cards
  • Black, Blue and Red Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Composition Notebooks
Food For Hope

Please consider donating monthly food items by dropping them off at the Mission Porch (O'Fallon campus) and Mission Corner (Wright City campus) to help support and provide food to youth and their families in the shadow of our steeples. 

November List:
  • Mac N Cheese
  • Canned Chicken
  • Hamburger Helper
  • Taco Kits
Sparrow's Nest Work Day

There is a Sparrow's Nest Work Day on Saturday, November 18th from 9:00am - noon.  For more information, contact Pastor Jim Blue at jdblue@sunrisefamily.org

Operation Christmas Child

The amazing journey of a shoe box gift begins with you, and t his is your last chance to bring in items for our IMPACT Youth Ministry Shoe box packing party on November 19th. 

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