Receiving, Growing In, and Sharing the Love of God
Wednesday, November 1 , 2017
Devotional
Philemon 1:1-25

Read Philemon. Here we find a beautifully redemptive thread. A runaway slave has become a Christian, and a great blessing to Paul. Now his former owner is given the opportunity to continue the redemptive thread.

- What does Paul call Philemon to do?
THIS WEEK:

- Remember to let you Clocks "Fall Back" this Sunday: Daylight savings time ends this Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 AM, so remember to turn your clocks back an hour before you go to bed Saturday night!

- Alabaster Offering: If you did not have an opportunity to participate in our Alabaster last Sunday we will be continue receiving this offering the next couple of Sundays .

- Special Prayer for Sandy Parrott: Between now and May 18 we will be lifting up Sandy in prayers for strength, that God would help her to finish out her final year as a kindergarten teacher before retiring. A special sign-up sheet is available in the church foyer to pray at different times throughout the day.

SUNDAY MINISTRIES:

- Prayer Time , 9:00 AM
(Room 103).
- Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 AM. 
- Worship Service,  10:45 AM (Sanctuary).
- Children's Church, 10:45 AM (Chapel)
Youth Group Restarting!
Sunday, November 19, 5:30 PM

Pastor Will will be contacting youth families this week to introduce himself and get some feedback as we restart our Youth Group meetings on Sunday nights, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM beginning in three weeks.
UPCOMING EVENTS:

November 11: Men's Breakfast & Serve, 8 AM.

November 12: All Church Fellowship Dinner, following Morning Worship.

November 19: Thank Offering for the World Evangelism Fund.

December 3: First Sunday of Advent.

December 8: Senior Adults Going Strong Christmas Dinner, 6:00 PM. Dinner and gift exchange. Are you 50 yrs and over? You qualify!

December 15: Food Pantry Volunteer Day.

January: Community Bible Experience, 8-week Bible Reading Plan. We will be sharing more information in the coming weeks!
Special Message from Rockey and Jeannette:

"Thank you to our Pastor, Staff, and the whole church family for accepting us into your fellowship these past 3 years. According to Eph 5:2, 'you have walked in love' toward us and we are grateful for your love and acceptance. We have accepted an assignment as Associate Pastor of the Independence Fort Osage Church of the Nazarene. We plan to return to Harrisonville Church some day. So, our fellowship with you remains a valuable prospect for us. God bless you."
~ Rockey and Jeannette
CompassionSHARING THE LOVE OF GOD:

The Harrisonville Ministerial Alliance Thrift Store is looking for volunteers for  November 4, from 2:30 to 6:00 pm. Work will involve taking items out of boxes and placing them on shelves in preparation for Christmas. Call store director David Noble at 816-678-2750 if you can help.


- Nazarene Compassionate Ministries responds to crisis as they happen throughout the world.  Go to www.NCM.org or call 1.800.310.6362 to contribute or find how you can help.

- Heart to Heart International is a nonprofit organization which is involved in providing medical help, mobilizing health personnel and resources directly to affected areas. They have been partnering with NCM in helping people affected by last month's hurricanes. Go to www.HearttoHeart.org or call 913.764.5200.
PRAYER FOR TODAY

Some trust in chariots  and some in horses,
    but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.
They are brought to their knees and fall,
    but we rise up and stand firm.
Lord, give victory to the king!
    Answer us when we call!

Psalm 20:7-9 (NIV)
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