This Week
TODAY!!! Saturday, November 18, Holiday Fair 9:00 am till 2:00 pm
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Sunday, November 19 | Thanksgiving Sunday
8:30 amWorship – Live stream available on Facebook
10:00 am: Worship i n the Sanctuary and Sunday School
Live stream available on our YouTube channel and Facebook
3:30 pm: Esprit
5:30 pm: Youth Group
Monday, November 20:
9:00 am: Lend A Hand
7:00 pm: Men’s Study Group
Tuesday, November 21:
9:00 am: Yoga
12:00 pm: Prayer Group
12:00 pm: Deadline for Saturday Tidings
Wednesday, November 22:
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Thursday, November 23: Thanksgiving Day
Friday, November 24:
10:00 am: Al-Anon
10:30 am: Rainbow’s End is open
Saturday, November 25:
9:00 am: Yoga
Sunday, November 26:
8:30 am: Early Worship in the Sanctuary
Live stream available on Facebook
10:00 am: Worship in the Sanctuary and Sunday School
Live stream available on our YouTube channel
5:30 pm Youth Group
Together in Christ—We Worship
Sunday services are at 8:30 A.M. & 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary
(Sunday School in session at 10:00 am)
Sunday – November 19, 2023 | Thanksgiving Sunday
Sermon: Give Thanks For Faith
Scripture for Reflection: Deuteronomy 8:7-18, Ephesians 2:8-10, Luke 17:11-19
Submit Prayer Requests: Please submit prayer requests here or call Pastor John 508-451-5858 or MaryAnne Farley (774) 487-0719
Fellowship
PASTOR JOHN IS LEADING AN ADVENT STUDY GROUP. The book Forgiveness by Adam Hamilton will be the text. The classes will be held on Thursdays at 6:00 pm November 30, December 7, 14, 21st. Give Pastor John a call 508-451-5858 if you would like to join the Group
Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Anne Farley a call. (774) 487-0719.
Children/Youth Choir:
- Rehearsals: After the 10 am service
- Location: Choir room
- Many thanks to Kim Carey and Janet for their involvement in launching the Children/Youth Choir
Hanging of the Greens:
- Date and Time: Sunday, November 26th, from 4 pm to 7 pm
- Details: Save the date for our annual Hanging of the Greens event. Join us for food, Advent wreath crafts, sanctuary decoration, Christmas carols, and more. Everyone is welcome!
Interested in joining the Choir? If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-0238.
Willa Bradbury – 11/02
Alyssa Carlozzi – 11/28
Anthony DeMartino – 11/15
Sarah Frazier – 11/27
Anna Gannett – 11/01
John Holt – 11/24
Patrick Hough – 11/27
Deb Kennedy – 11/23
Isabella Norenberg – 11/06
Brinley Reid – 11/23
Connor Reid – 11/23
Caitlyn Sayers – 11/27
Kristiana Taylor – 11/17
Sara Tinsley – 11/19
Heidi Werzanski – 11/10
James York – 11/11
Committed to Serve—You are Making a Difference
Your Stewardship Committee wants you to know how your pledges will be spent in the coming year. Our budget supports our staff positions and our maintenance of the four buildings on our grounds (the church, the cottage, which is rented, our Annex where we prepare for the Holiday Fair and hold our yard sales, and Rainbow’s End). It has money for our office supplies and to maintain equipment such as the copier, funds for Missions, our Music Ministry, our Welcoming Committee, Children’s and Youth Ministries and our connectional church. Our increased costs for 2024 will include cost of living increases for our wonderful pastor and staff, an insurance premium that could increase as much as 25% to insure our four buildings, and small increases for all our ministry areas such as music and mission. Inflation is difficult for all of us. The Finance Committee works very hard to keep our budget as low as possible while maintaining a ministry for growth and mission. Please prayerfully consider your support for your church in the coming year and return your pledge card to be blessed by Pastor John on Sunday, November 12.
You may also pick up an extra “I will Make a Difference” bookmark in the Solarium for a friend or neighbor!
Visit our Endowment Fund Page HERE
Alternative Giving for Christmas: The Outreach Committee is launching the Christmas campaign earlier this year than in past years to support Outreach and Mission opportunities. We will start on Sunday, 11/5, and finish by 11/30. This year we welcome you to join us in celebrating and supporting A Baby Center, CHAMP Homes, Dress-A-Live Doll, HAC (Housing Assistance Corporation through BIC cards), Foster Families, Miracle Kitchen, Safe Harbor Shelter, Veterans, plus our International Missions in Sierra Leone. Please see the Outreach Bulletin Board in the Solarium for more info.
This month of November we are continuing to collect Thanksgiving Foods. Please see the Poster on top of the Food Cupboard in the Solarium for suggestions that will help our food challenged neighbors have a lovely Thanksgiving and h ere are a few ideas. Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce and Jelly, Canned Green Beans, Corn and Squash, Boxed Mashed Potatoes, Canned Turkey Gravy, Olives, Assorted Kinds of Nuts, Pumpkin Pie Mix. (Please no glass containers or fresh foods.)
Altar Flowers. If you would like to donate flowers for the altar, please sign up on the bulletin board by the restroom in the solarium and fill out a form for Jane and leave it on her desk. The arrangements are $50.00. You may leave a check with your order or drop one off when convenient.
We are Planning to upgrade our Upstairs Parlor. If you have or know of anyone who has a gently used sofa, chairs or a small coffee table, please call Sharlene 774-487-1619 or Jackie 908-377-4811.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry will be meeting in the parlor the 1st Sunday of each month between services from 9:30 – 10:00.
Miracle Kitchen needs help in preparing sandwiches, salads and desserts for the luncheon we do each month. If you can help, please call Patty Kilmain 617-894-4858.
Seeking Greeters and Ushers: Anyone interested in speaking, greeting or ushering, please give Mary Ann Farley a call. (774) 487-0719. If you are interested in singing in our choir group, please call Daniel Shinabarger at 857-919-023
Rainbow’s End Open Wednesday through Saturday 10:30 am till 3:00 pm We are looking for men’s and women’s winter coats, jackets, hats, scarfs, gloves, shoes, boots, warn sweaters, shirts, golf tops and vests. All summer clothing is on sale! Come on in and pick up super bargains. Please do not leave Donations at the shop when it is Closed. You may drop off your donations Wednesday thru Friday 11 am till 2 pm. Speak to Pamela at the shop if you are interested in volunteering or send an email to Jane in our church office.
