• Pastor Christi will be on vacation from November 21-November 30
• Sunday, November 24, is the last day to turn in your boxes or monetary funds for Operation Christmas Child
• Gift card collections for the ELC staff will start on November 24
• Advent decorating will start after church on Nov. 24
• The church office will be closed November 27-29 for the Thanksgiving Holiday

The upcoming sermon scriptures for the Nov. 24 sermon, Gratitude Wins!, to read is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, CEB.

Dec. 1 will start a new sermon series, Adore Him. The first sermon will be Prepare, and the scriptures to read are Jeremiah 33:14-16, CEB, and
Luke 21:25-36, CEB.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th - Following the worship service we will be moving decorations from closets to the sanctuary, and taking seasonal items off the stage for the Advent Season.  We will need as many hands, muscles and young legs as possible.  The more people (teams) who participate in this process, the less time this task will take.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25th - 9:00 a.m. - We will be decorating the stage and worship area for Advent. Nativity, trees, garland, lights, candles, bows, etc……  Storage boxes will need to be returned to the closets and moved back under the stage.  

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP - We hope to have several days where we can work on checking tree and garland lights, checking batteries in candles, fluffing bows, etc….during the week before our the worship center decorating, November 18th through November 22nd.  Maybe groups might have time before or after a meeting or a Bible study.

Please contact Debbie Minier 260-609-3317 or Gloria Phegley 260-609-6272 if you can help.

As in the past, we are collecting gift cards for the ELC staff Christmas gift. Working with children is a CALLING and you know if you've been CALLED. 

These ladies work long, hard hours to bring consistency and love to the children in the ELC. They feel called to work at the ELC rather than a higher paying job down the road.

Last year, through your generosity, many of the staff members were able to provide gifts and food for their family that they otherwise could not.  Your giving is a true blessing and a way to say thank you to the 15 ELC staff members.

We will collect gift cards November 24 through December 15.  Please place the cards in the Offering baskets or drop them by the church office.

All boxes will be collected no later than November 24th to be delivered to First Church of God during National Collection Week.  Cindy Kumfer is our coordinator this year if you have any questions.

If you are writing a check for your Operation Christmas Child shipping or for items to be placed inside the boxes, please make it out to CCUMC with OCC on the memo line.

Monday, November 18

10:00 am – Women’s Group (Library)

6:00-8:00 pm – Bell Choir practice
 

Tuesday, November 19

9:00 am – Bible Study (211)

5:30 pm—Team Leaders Meeting
 

Wednesday, November 20    

Noon – 5:30 pm - BABE open

5:00-7:00 pm – Community meeting (Library) 
 

Thursday, November 21

Noon – 5:30 pm - BABE open

1:30 pm – Phoebe Circle (back of Sanctuary)

6:30pm – Choir Practice
 

Saturday, November 23

2:00-4:00 pm – Private Event
 

Sunday, November 24

After Worship – assist with Advent Décor

LAST DAY to turn in OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD gift boxes.   

Sunday Groups  

8:30 am – Flock (201)

8:45 am – Prime Time Players (211)

9:00 am – Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room) 

9:15 am –Youth, grades 6-12 (Chapel)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24th - Following the worship service we will be moving decorations from closets to the sanctuary, and taking seasonal items off the stage for the Advent Season.  We will need as many hands, muscles and young legs as possible.  The more people (teams) who participate in this process, the less time this task will take.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25th - 9:00 a.m. - We will be decorating the stage and worship area for Advent. Nativity, trees, garland, lights, candles, bows, etc……  Storage boxes will need to be returned to the closets and moved back under the stage.  

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP - We hope to have several days where we can work on checking tree and garland lights, checking batteries in candles, fluffing bows, etc….during the week before our the worship center decorating, November 18th through November 22nd.  Maybe groups might have time before or after a meeting or a Bible study.

Please contact Debbie Minier 260-609-3317 or Gloria Phegley 260-609-6272 if you can help.

The upcoming sermon scriptures For the Nov. 17 sermon, Hope Wins!, the scriptures to read are Mark 13:1-8, CEB; 1 Samuel 1:4-20; and 1 Samuel 2:1-10, CEB.

Keep a look out to learn what other scriptures will be discussed in upcoming sermons!

As in the past, we are collecting gift cards for the ELC staff Christmas gift. Working with children is a CALLING and you know if you've been CALLED. 

These ladies work long, hard hours to bring consistency and love to the children in the ELC. They feel called to work at the ELC rather than a higher paying job down the road.

Last year, through your generosity, many of the staff members were able to provide gifts and food for their family that they otherwise could not.  Your giving is a true blessing and a way to say thank you to the 15 ELC staff members.

We will collect gift cards November 24 through December 15.  Please place the cards in the Offering baskets or drop them by the church office.

Mark your calendars for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD gift box distribution beginning in November.  

There are 100 gift boxes that will be available for pickup on November 3rd, 10th and 17th in the narthex outside the worship center. Cash or check will also be accepted to purchase items or pay for the $10 shipping for each box.

All boxes will be collected no later than November 24th to be delivered to First Church of God during National Collection Week.  Cindy Kumfer is our coordinator this year if you have any questions.

If you are writing a check for your Operation Christmas Child shipping or for items to be placed inside the boxes, please make it out to CCUMC with OCC on the memo line.

Monday, November 11
(God Bless our Veterans)

10:00 am – Women’s Group (Library)

6:00-8:00 pm – Bell Choir practice

Tuesday, November 12

9:00 am – Bible Study (211)

3:00 pm – Your Story Matters (Library)

6:30 pm – Church Council (211)
 

Wednesday, November 13    

Noon – 5:30pm - BABE open
 

Thursday, November 14

Noon – 5:30pm - BABE open

6:30pm – Choir Practice

Sunday Groups  

8:30 am – Flock (201)

8:45 am – Prime Time Players (211)

9:00 am – Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room) 

9:15 am –Youth, grades 6-12 (Chapel)