Either time is a great chance to gather with fellow Christians for an uplifting service of thanksgiving to the Lord who gives us all good things.

 

ATTENDANCE:  Praise God!!  We've topped the 100 mark each of the last two Sundays!  Perhaps you've noticed how more people results in increased energy, better singing, an uplifting atmosphers.  Let's keep it up!

 

I'll be taking a vacation Sunday, but Pastor Joel Nickel will be leading my Bible class and our worship.  His theme for Sunday is 'What Is The World Coming To?'  Join us for Bible study at 8:50am, worship at 10am.

 

CONSECRATED STEWARDS:  This new program was approved at our Congregational Meeting on Nov 19.  Our starting date for this 8 week emphasis will be Sunday, January 7.  Consecration Sunday will be Feb. 25.  Ryan McIvor from our NW District Office will be our Guest Leader.

 

GRANT POSSIBLITY:  Under the leadership of Rex Porter, we are seeking outside grant money to complete the 2nd story of our building.  We are seeking your ideas on how to use this space for the community and for our congregation, in line with our Vision Statement: 'By the power of the Holy Spirit, we will utilize all our God given gifts to welcome and connect all people in loving relationships with Jesus Christ, each other, and our community.'

 

Please write out your ideas for this 2nd floor and give them to President Paul Schutz, Al Binder (Properties), Bev Stueven (Social Ministry) or any member of the church Council.

 

NATURAL CHURCH DEVELOPMENT:  New surveys are being distributed.  If you receive one, please fill it out carefully and return it to either Pastor Joel or the church office.  When all the surveys are returned, they will be professionally scored and the results shared with Redeemer.

 

OFFICE CLOSED on Friday, November 24.

 

ADVENT begins Sunday, Dec. 3.  Midweek Advent Vespers will be offered on Wednesdays of Advent: Dec. 6, 13, and 20, at 7pm using the Holden Evening Prayer.  At 6pm on those Wednesdays we gather for a Soup Supper.  Please look for the sign up sheet and help provide soup, breads, or dessert for those enjoyable suppers.