Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Nov. 25, 2012

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS YEAR, OUR CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT 5:00 P.M. INSTEAD OF 7:30.

THE SERRV CART will be out next Sunday during Coffee Hour! We have a great selection of really unique gifts that will not only please your recipient but also will help artisans in third world countries support themselves. Stop by to browse and buy!

GIV2 SPREADS HOLIDAY CHEER! All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to our next Giv2 service project on Sunday, December 2. We will make greeting cards and deliver Christmas cookies to the residents at the Gladys Green Senior Housing Complex in Thompson. Save the date and plan to join us from 12 to 4 PM. Adults who can help with driving, photos, or food should contact Debby Kirk at ddkirk@snet.net or call 860-377-2675.

GIFT CARD BONUSES

Nov 10-Dec 8th earn an extra 2% on Sears and K-Mart gift cards.

Nov 17-Dec 15 earn an extra 5% with Shutterfly

Nov 24-Dec 15 earn an extra 2% with Coldwater Creek

Nov 17-Dec 15 earn an extra 1% with Hallmark

Nov 10-Dec 8 earn an extra 5% with Bath & Body

Nov 1- Dec 21 earn an extra 3% with Jiffy Lube

Also American Girl cards are now available with a 9% earning for the church. Taco Bell cards are available for 2% earnings.

Happy Holiday shopping everyone!


SHARE DEADLINE is tomorrow!!!


WE’RE ALMOST THERE! The Stewardship Team is pleased to report that pledging to date has brought the promise of $149,676 to support ministry in 2013. That figure is truly amazing, the result of your faith in action in our church. The balance needed to underpin the full budget for next year is $4324. If you have not yet made a pledge and want to be part of the prelude to our exciting new era, please contact Sam Lyman or Debbie Gray (Cheri has a wedding!) or pick up a blank pledge card in the church office. Abundant thanks to all for your generosity and devotion to the work at hand.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:

“All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children.” (Isaiah 54:13)

Today is an intergenerational service; the nursery is open. Next week, the children will prepare for the Christmas pageant, which will be part of the morning service on December 16. Thanks to Leslie Sweetnam and Eva Hulme for leading it. Parental assistance is welcomed!

Advent Wreaths

The Christian Education Team has put together a packet of instructions and daily reflections for families who are interested in celebrating Advent in their homes. Enjoy this holiday season. Blessings, Jennifer Beck, Karen Cloutier, and Ginny Viteri.


CALENDAR OF THE WEEK


Today

9:00 a.m. Adult Sunday School

Monday Community Kitchen

7:30 p.m. AA

7:30 p.m. Bell Choir

Wednesday

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts

Thursday

7:30 p.m. Sr. Choir