WOMEN’S ADVENT RETREAT - In the darkest days of the year, the first days of advent, light and hope can seem impossibly far away. We want to be like Mary in the joy of her early-pregnancy song, praising her Heavenly Father. But surely there were other moments when she felt less joyful, lonely, and maybe even scared. How did she cope during those forty weeks of waiting that we know nothing about? In these dark days of advent, what are you waiting for? Is there a situation, a diagnosis, a person you have prayed over and are still waiting for an answer? Maybe you feel like you have been in “God’s waiting room” for years and you are confused, lonely and maybe even scared. Come and renew your hope. Come and find encouragement. Come and be reminded that, even when you can’t see the light, in the darkness of the manger, the One who is the light of the world came for you.. CLICK HERE to sign up.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD - Operation Christmas Child equips and empowers local churches all over the world to share the Gospel. In the United States and 10 other countries, churches play an essential role in packing and collecting shoebox gifts that are lovingly filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items by individuals, families, and groups. Internationally, Operation Christmas Child in-country volunteers are part of leadership teams that identify and partner with local churches to distribute the shoebox gifts. In places where there are no churches, the teams have the joy of introducing the Gospel and sometimes starting churches. By packing shoebox gifts, you’re helping to spread the Gospel. Remember to make each shoebox gift fun, full, and personalized. Anyone can participate by filling an empty shoebox full of fun toys, school supplies, personal care items, and a “wow” item, such as a doll or soccer ball. The “wow” item makes a joyful first impression when the child opens the shoebox. A $10 donation per shoebox helps cover shoebox collection, shipping, processing, training local volunteers, and Gospel materials. Fill your boxes now and return them to the church no later than November 8. Contact the church office if you have any questions.
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Following Jesus is about more than attending weekend services. It’s about living life to the full, connected to Jesus and to one another. It’s about having a community of people to rally around us when we need it and a willingness to do the same for them. Navigate around our site to explore the variety of ways you can serve and be served as part of our faith family.