Children’s Christmas program will be Dec 17 during worship services
Christmas Eve Candle Light Services will be held at 6:00pm
HOC Adopt-a-family: A single mom and 4 children are chosen for our church to share. Their requests are posted in the hallway. There is a boy 13, girl 11, boy 10 and girl 3. Take the note as your reminder and sign your name on the line so we know that gift is covered. When you purchase the item, do not wrap it! You may place it in a box however, to make wrapping easier. The mother wants to wrap the gifts herself. Just attach a gift tag with the child’s name on it to the gift (or box). Return all items to the church by Dec. 17. Or you may donate $$ for Margaret to purchase items. If more $$ are donated than needed for this family, a single person will be adopted. They would appreciate the following used items: twin bed & sheets; family, comedy, adventure DVD movies; Christmas music CDs; books for the children; dinner plates and glasses; a toaster; used clothing for children – sizes are on the poster.
God loves you, and you, and you, ….
Life is a journey. Let faith be your guide.
Being a Christian doesn’t mean you won’t fall. It means Jesus will catch you when you do.
Welcome Friend of Friends
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:16 (NIV)
Prayers:
M&C Board as they begin to construct an Iowa Yearly Meeting Mission Statement and a list of Core Values
Hurricane Irma, Maria, and Harvey recovery and clean up
FUM transition as Colin Saxton transitions out of the FUM leadership role
Coming Events:
Jan 9-19, 2018: Friends Disaster Service Hurricane Relief work in Houston, TX
Jan 10-17, 2018: Quaker Men-Friends Response Team Trip to Belize
Feb9-10: Blizzard Blast 2018 for 5th-8th grade students
Feb 17: Quaker Men’s Winter Banquet
Feb 23-25: Young Adult Winter Retreat West Union, IA cabin
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