Receiving, Growing In, and Sharing the Love of God
Wednesday, November 15 , 2017
Devotional
1 John 1

John uses the metaphor of "Light" to describe God's goodness. When you are facing temptation or challenges, what does it mean for you to know God is light, and there is no darkness in God at all? How can you rest secure in God's promises when you feel surrounded by "darkness?"
THIS WEEK:

Thank Offering for WEF, Sunday Morning: This is one of two yearly offerings that our denomination receives to help fund the World Evangelism Fund, which is used to help send missionaries and fund the work of the church around the world. Click HERE to watch a 2 minute video that explains more about this important offering.


Youth Group Begins Sunday at 5:30 PM: This will be a time focused on worship and discipleship for our teens, led by Pastor Will. All youth are invited to check the group out this Sunday night.


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)
UPCOMING EVENTS:

November 26: Youth Group decorating church for Advent and Christmas, with hot chocolate afterwards! We will begin at 5:30 PM.

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.

December 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 6:00 PM.

January: Community Bible Experience, 8-week Bible Reading Plan. We will be sharing more information in the coming weeks!
Missions Corner

Heritage Preschool Thanksgiving Dinner, Tuesday, Nov 21 at 6:00 PM
Come join our preschool families and staff! We are looking for 12 families who can sponsor a table by donating a dessert that night. Sign up is located in the foyer, or contact Cindy, our Preschool Director.

Christmas Gifts for Sammy, Jessica, and Thomas in PerĂº
A wish list will be on the table in the foyer thru December 2nd, then we will mail a combined package on the 3rd. Cash donations can also be given.

Praying for Sophie Miller
Sophie has been volunteering with Samaritan's Purse, a local outreach ministry, since July. Her team conducted flood tear out recovery efforts in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Port Arthur, Texas, and Houston. She is preparing to attend Billy Graham's chaplain training in Virginia to more effectively minister to the spiritual needs of disaster victims.
CompassionSHARING THE LOVE OF GOD:

- 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

Look upon us, O Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls
vanish before the beams of thy brightness.
Fill us with holy love, and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom.
All our desire is known unto thee, therefore perfect what thou hast begun,  and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer.
We seek thy face, turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory.
Then shall our longing be satisfied,  and our peace shall be perfect.
Amen.
 
St. Augustine of Hippo (4th & 5th Century Theologian)
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