This Week at Saxe Gotha

November 8, 2023

Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is upon us!

Join us Sunday evening, November 12 from 4 – 6pm for our

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party in the Light House.

Grab your family and comfortable shoes because we have boxes to pack!

Our goal this year is to pack 300 boxes during our Packing Party. And, after we meet our goal, we will have a Pizza Party Celebration! Make sure to register here.

We hope you and the whole family can join us as we share the love of Christ with children all over the world!

Saxe Gotha Operation Christmas Child in Lexington Life

Our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party was featured in this month's issue of Lexington Life!

Click here to read the article on pages 21-23.

This Advent season, we are focusing on the power of prayer and the blessing of praying together. We are excited to announce our Advent Prayer Groups!

These groups will encourage each member to pray every day during the Advent season for Saxe Gotha, our community and each other. Groups can connect via text, email or in person. Sign up today!

Groups are small. When you register you can select to either be in a Men Only, Women Only and/or a Mixed Gendered group.

Requested Donation Items

Canned Green Beans
Stovetop Dressing
Cornbread Mix
Canned Cranberry Sauce
1lb. Bag/Box of Rice

A Gift of Giving

We will be collecting items now through Sunday, November 19. You can drop of items at bins in the Narthex, Atrium and Church Office.

Want to donate a turkey or perishable goods? Click below to Donate to Operation Turkey and we will have those items delivered to our Mission Partners for Thanksgiving.

Find out More about Operation Turkey

Donate to Operation Turkey

Love-A-Family Begins this Sunday

Spread some Christmas Joy by purchasing gifts for a local person or family in need.

Tags are located on Christmas trees in the Narthex and Light House Atrium. Please contact Kathy Seymour if you have any questions.

These gifts should be turned in by Sunday, December 3 during services or at the Church Office.

Monday Morning Ladies Bible Study - New Series

Begins Monday, November 13, 10am, LH 112/113

Do you have trouble thinking of words to say to God when you pray? Do you reach the end of a day only to realize you haven’t prayed at all? You’re not alone. Prayer is the way we relate to God, but sometimes it’s a struggle.

Join the Ladies Monday Morning Bible Study beginning November 13 as we delve into the word, looking at six prayers throughout scripture and what they can teach us about our own prayer life.

Recreation and Health - Wanna Play Some Pickleball?

Recreation and Health is looking to start a Saxe Gotha Pickleball Pick Up for adult members in the Gym, once or twice a week, from Noon - 2 pm and (interest and availability permitting) 6 - 8pm. If you are interested in joining, please complete the short survey below.

Would you be interested in a Pickleball Pickup during the week?

Yes - Noon works for me!

Yes - I can only do evenings.

Poinsettia Sales:

Thru November 21

Poinsettias are $15 each.

Pay by check: make payable to Presbyterian Women and note "poinsettia" in the memo. You can mail them in or drop them in the offering plate.

Pay online: complete form here

DEADLINE to purchase: Sunday, November . Please contact Sandy Walker

Mark the Season of Gratitude!

NextGen has placed pumpkins around campus for kids, students, families and guests to write down what we are thankful for. Take a moment to reflect and share a few words about what you are thankful for this season!

Visit us on social throughout the month to see what our Saxe Gotha community is thankful for!

Local GriefShare Classes

Facing this season while grieving can be challenging, but there are people available to support you during this time. Several churches in our area are sponsoring Surviving the Holidays classes.

Find a Class Near You

Prayer

Prayer Focus for November: Stewardship and Finances

The Cradle Cross and Rosebud that graced our Sanctuary last Sunday was in honor of the birth of Hayes Matthew Montgomery, son on Matt and Erin Montgomery, born on September 28.

We would be honored to pray for you or someone you know. We believe prayer is not just an important part, but the essential component in our practice as believers. If you have a request to be added to the list, email prayer@saxegotha.org .

View Prayer List

WinGS Luncheon

Join us for the Widows in Group Share monthly luncheon on Saturday, November 11 at 11:30 am at Lizard's Thicket (4616 Augusta Rd., Lexington). Please RSVP to Carol today.

This Sunday, 11/12: Team 3

Following Sunday, 11/19: Team 4

We would love to hear from you!

Have a story about the great work the Lord is doing at Saxe Gotha? Is your ministry hosting an event? Want to be featured in future communications? Contact the Communications Team .

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