Thursday, December 15, 2016

Be In The Know - December 15, 2016

1. A Christmas Night of Worship:
Join us this Sunday (12/18) at 6:30 p.m. for a wonderful evening of music as we celebrate the Season of Advent.  Don't forget to invite someone to this special event.

2. Christmas Services
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will begin at 6:30 p.m.
The Christmas Day service will be at 10:45 a.m.

3. Office Hours
The office will close at 12:45 p.m. on Friday, due to overtime incurred during the week.

WORSHIP
Let Us Know...
Please be sure to fill out a Connect Card each week to let us know you were at church and how the staff can be praying for you. You can also sign-up for Wednesday Night Supper that way. For those of you who regularly fill them out - THANK YOU!

The Answer is...
Check the bulletin this week for a new survey question.

Coming up Sunday:
This Sunday we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent as we continue our Advent series The Missing Link and a message titled Need Some Love? we'll be reflecting on Matthew 2:1-12. During the service we will light all four of the Advent candles - Mary's, Joseph's, the Shepherd's and the final one belongs to the Magi. 

CONNECT
Wednesday Night Supper - There will be no supper this week 
Please be sure to fill-out a Connect Card and let us know you'll be joining us for supper. 
No Wednesday activities this week.

SERVE
As of this writing we have posted 517 hours toward our Be the Missing Link community service goal of 2000 hours by Christmas. If you serve as a volunteer anywhere in the community you can count those hours. Hour record sheets and a list of current service opportunities are available at the Welcome Center and can be turned into the office. Service opportunities will also be listed on the website simply click on "Advent Info" and then "Serving Opportunities" to learn more.

Give the Gift of Warmth - we will be collecting NEW adult size women and men's socks (wool or moisture wicking are greatly appreciated), Blankets and adult size winter jackets. There will be a donation box in the Welcome Center. 

Help a Family in Need 
Pastor Derek is collecting $25-$50 Wal-Mart Gift cards to give to families in need for Christmas. If you are able please purchase a card or two and give them to Pastor Derek.

GROW
FOR LADIES:
Lydia Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 p.m.
Dorcas Circle meets 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
G.A.L.S meets 3rd Saturday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Panera on 153rd
Bible Journaling meets Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. in room 206 at the church. 

FOR MEN:
Guys for God - Every Thursday 7:00 a.m. at IHOP 153rd & K7
Path Setters - Every Thursday at 6 a.m.

MIXED GROUPS:
Wednesday Evenings at 6:00 p.m.
     Seekers
     Small Group for the Deaf
     Sojourners meet 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.

Millennials meets Saturdays at 4:00 p.m. 
           at The Peach's house 8806 W. 49th Terrace, Merriam KS

Sunday Mornings at 8:30 a.m.
     Alpha Class
     Challengers
     Sunshine

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.
     Pathfinders
     Stepping Stone
     
For more information on small groups pick up a listing from the Welcome Center.


Now you are in the know
Until next time...GOD BLESS

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