Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Nov. 22

ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE "CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL" COMMITTEE we would like to thank everyone who made our fair yesterday a wonderful success! We had fun, hosted our guests with warmth and did a good job opening our church to others in a very creative way! Your faithfulness is showing!

SANTA’S SITTING SERVICE will return on Saturday, December 12. Parents -- save this date! Youth group will members will watch your kids from 9:00 am to 3:00 PM so you can take care of shopping or other holiday preparations. See Debby Kirk after church today or call Dianna Rebello at 928-4001 to make a reservation. Teens in grades 7-12 who would like to help with babysitting can also sign up with Debby. Money raised will go toward our trip to the Regional Youth Event in Boston.

LOST and FOUND CONCERT is on Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 PM in Simsbury. Music lovers in grades 5 and up are welcome to join us for this awesome event. Music, stories, humor, and faith are presented by this lively band with keyboard and guitar. Log on to wwwspeedwoodlive.com for info about this nationally recognized duo. RSVP to Debby Kirk at 860-377-2675 by Dec 1 to reserve a ticket.

CHURCH SCHOOL NOTES:
This Morning’s Church School:
Pre-school through grade 1 –– Advent story and craft class with Kat Bottieri.
Grades 2 through 8 - Pageant rehearsal in the downstairs area of the church.

AFTER-SCHOOL MOVIE ADVENTURE! - Fluffy and God’s Amazing Christmas Adventure! Thursday, December 3rd. The movie will begin at 3:45 p.m.. This is a popular Christmas story CD that not only teaches the entire Advent story, but the hope and meaning behind it. Ages 5 through 16……..although adults will love it too! Mrs. Donahue will be at the church starting at 2:00 p.m. for any child who wants to get dropped off there from the school bus. Any middle school children arriving after school can help Mrs. D with set up. Pizza and beverages will be served. The program will end at 5:45 p.m. R.S.V.P. Mrs. D.

THANK YOU to the church school families for the BOUNTIFUL table of food brought in for Covenant to Care Thanksgiving baskets!

ADVENT WREATH-MAKING / Soup and Sandwich Luncheon will take place next Sunday immediately following the worship service in the downstairs area of the church. If you are making a wreath, please bring a small pair of clippers or strong scissors for trimming evergreens, gloves and perhaps a box for wreath transport home. You don’t have to make a wreath to join in the merriment. Enjoy a light meal and chat with friends. See you there!

Calendar of the Week
Today
9:15 a.m. Sr. Bells warm-up
11:15 a.m. Jr. Choir
Monday
7:30 p.m. AA
Tuesday
3:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry
Wednesday
7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts
Next Sunday First Sunday of Advent
11:15 a.m. Advent Wreathmaking & Lunch

FREE FOLDING CHAIRS! Since we recently purchased new ones, we are getting rid of our old folding chairs. If anyone could use any, please take them after church today. Chairs not taken will be discarded. Please see Bob Kirk if you have any questions.


HAPPY THANKSGIVING!