This Sunday in both services (9:00 and 11:05 am), we will remember the beloved saints we have lost in the last year. As part of our remembrance, our choir and orchestra will perform a new masterwork, Illuminare, by Elaine Hagenberg.

This stunning piece draws on texts from Saint Ambrose, Hildegard von Bingen, Aurelius Prudentius Clemons, Saint Gregory, and the Bible. Illuminare takes us on a journey from light through darkness and back into the light again. Like our own journeys through life, sometimes fraught and grief-filled, we find our way back into the peace and love of Christ which has sustained us all along.

I hope you will join us this Sunday as we remember those saints which have shaped our lives through music and the act of Holy Communion. 

Peace,

Pastor Lindsay

We have ongoing needs such as power washing, landscaping, organization, painting, etc. that can be handled by volunteers. Our DONE by ONE church work day will be an opportunity to address a specific task starting at 8:00 am and ending by 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 11. There are opportunities available inside and outside of the church facility, such as:

Inside

1. Storage closet organization and inventory

2. Painting touch-up

3. Light repair projects

Outside

1. Power washing (church entrance areas, specifically)

2. Landscaping clean-up

3. Organizing and inventory of garage

4. Window washing (church entrance areas, specifically)

5. Light repair projects

Please complete the Sign-Up Form to let us know if you're able to help us out!

Don't suffer alone! Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, care for and encourage you, pray with and for you, and help you through a crisis or difficult time.

To find out more, please contact Dr. Bill Allen (361-739-5226) and/or Bev Puckett (832-428-4685). Our Stephen Ministry is here to help.

>> Advent Class <<

Sundays | 10:00 to 11:00 am | The Great Hall (Room 114)

The Advent Class (adults of all ages) will continue their series, "Who is this Jesus Guy Anyway?" facilitated by Tom Chandler. Jesus will move in with Peter and begin his traveling ministry with the ultimate destination of Jerusalem and his Passion. Please contact Tom Chandler or Pat Chandler for more class information.

>> Connect Class <<

Sundays | 10:00-10:50 am | Room 151

The Connect Class (parents of tweens, teens, and 20-somethings) is studying “On Purpose: Finding God’s Voice in Your Passion”. Authors Magrey deVega, Sam McGlothlin, Jevon Caldwell-Gross, and Susan Robb help us see God's purpose for our lives, how to open ourselves to God's voice, and how to take the first or next step to follow God's call. Please contact John Swank for more information.

>> Families Finding Faith <<

Sundays | 10:00 to 10:55 am | Room 212

All are welcome to join the Families Finding Faith class in their current study “God Provides" which is broken into three distinct units - each with its own emphasis. Unit 1: Food. Who is this God? Being the Messenger of God. Twelve Baskets Left. How to Host a Dinner Party. Unit 2: Water. Can God Open Your Eyes? How Many Miracles? Whose Voice Do You Hear? The Biggest Spring in the World. Who Will You See in Heaven? And Unit 3: Shelter. A Place of Hope in the Wilderness. Finding Home in Unusual Places. In Whose House Will You Live? When Your Host is the Living Word. Please contact Mikel Russell-Nelson for more information.

>> Koinonia <<

Sundays | 10:00 to 11:00 am | The REC Center

Our Koinonia Sunday school class (adults of all ages) is currently engaged in a weeks-long study based upon Skye Jethani's, "What if Jesus Was Serious About the Church?" Newcomers are always welcome to join them for lively discussions and discernment. Please contact Carlos Ochoa or Meredith Koerner for any further information.

>> New Directions <<

Sundays | 10:05 to 10:55 am | Room 207

The New Directions class (adults of all ages) is currently working through "The Salvation of Dr. Who" where the author, Matt Rawle, draws on the long-running TV show to chart the intersection of faith and science. Newcomers are always welcome to join! For further information, please contact Jim Telljohann.

>> Open Book <<

Sundays | 10:00 to 10:55 am | Room 210

The Open Book class (adults of all ages) is currently discussing a "PuMP you up!" series, in which we will walk through a Prophesy, a Miracle and a Parable. Now what we need is U! All are welcome to join the class at any time! Please contact Miranda Hofstad for any further information and details.

>> The Pathfinders <<

Sundays | 10:00 to 10:55 am | Room 101

Our newest Adult Sunday School Class - The Pathfinders - (older adults; couples and singles) will mirror church worship series themes with inspiration from authors like Max Lucado, Adam Hamilton, and Mike Slaughter. Please contact David Klosterboer for any further information and details.

>> Seekers/Young Adults <<

Sundays | 10:00 to 10:55 am | Room 209

The Seekers/Young Adults Class (young adults to active older adults) recently began a study based upon Rusty George's book, "Justice, Mercy, Humility. - A Simple Path to Following Jesus". This Sunday (11/05), they will tackle Chapter 6, "The Two Sides of Justice". Newcomers are always welcome to join them! Please contact Skip Richardson for any additional information.

Kids Sunday School classes begin at 10:05 am! Please be sure to check where your kiddo(s) should go! (See the "Kids & 56 Sunday School" graphic above). We use the KidCheck system for Sunday School sign-ins. All Kindergarteners through 4th graders need to be checked-in using this awesome system. All check-in machines are located just outside Room 109! If you don’t already have a KidCheck account, you can create an account here.