The Weekly News for November 8, 2017

Greetings! In this issue of The Weekly News: We're Having a Birthday Party Service to Others Christmas Outreach Project Where Your Treasure Is Reaching Forward Bridging the Political Divide Young at Heart Luncheon (Note the date) "Meating the Need" Important Dates for Your Calendar

We're having a birthday party! Please put Saturday, December 2, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on your calendar. We're going to celebrate our 60th Birthday with an all-parish potluck. There'll be special guests, stories to tell, and cake! You can let us know the number in your party and what you are bringing by signing up on Sundays in the narthex.

Service to Others (S2O) Christmas Outreach Project Holiday Tote pickup, Sunday, November 12 We can make a difference this holiday season by working together as a loving and caring group at St. Christopher’s. As Christians we are asked to reach out and to help others in need. On Sunday, November 12, in support of the Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center holiday program, S2O will provide 100 totes for parishioners to fill with food for Christmas dinners for families in need on the southwest side of Indianapolis. Please pick up a tote to fill. Inside you will find a list of items suggested by the Center and instructions for returning the filled totes. Let’s do our part to feed the hungry and to give them hope. Their needs are great and their hunger is real. Let’s make this Christmas a special time for these families.

"Where your treasure is there shall your heart be also." It was wonderful to see so many of you on Sunday and to hear Tricia Seitz's inspirational message: "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." To see the video of her message about giving, click on her picture below.

"Reaching forward to those things that lie ahead..." Thank you to everyone who came to Coffee Hour to learn about the 2018 budget and our Annual Campaign to meet the financial goals for the coming year. If you were not able to be with us on Sunday, you can review the budget and the 1% solution in the campaign packet mailed to your home or by using the links below. Budget & Income The 1% Solution

Please consider prayerfully what St. Christopher's and our ministries and mission mean to you and make your 2018 commitment by Sunday, November 19. You can do so using the Commitment Card mailed to your home or online using the link below.

Make Your Pledge

Just in time for those holiday family dinners Back by popular demand, St. Christopher's offers “Bridging the Political Divide.” In this two-week class we will learn how to walk through our divisive political climate with grace and peace. In this video and discussion series, author Parker J. Palmer shares inspirational and practical knowledge on how Christians might approach deep political division. The class will meet on November 12 and 19 at 11:30 a.m. in the Education/Administration wing conference room. There is no cost to attend. Registration is not required. Just come!

Young at Heart Luncheon The monthly Young-at-Heart Luncheon will be held in the parish hall at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15. (Please note: third week of the month instead of the fourth. These luncheons offer a light meal, good fellowship, and an opportunity to share a meal with the staff. The Daughters of the King prepare the meals. You need only come and enjoy!

"Meating" the Need In early October we introduced Bacon and Burger to the congregation with the goal of raising $2250.00 to provide fresh beef and pork to food insecure families in Hamilton County through the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank’s “Meating the Need” project. To date we are $310.26 short of our goal and ask for your help in covering our project deficit. You may donate online through our website or place a check (with “Meating the Need” on the memo line) in the offering plate. Thank you for your support of this incredible ministry!

Important Dates for Your Calendar The  Save the Date page  of St. Christopher's website is updated weekly. Check this resource for new information. You also may want to review the insert in the Sunday bulletin, as it provides the schedule for the coming week.  December 3 | Family Advent Activity During Coffee Hour December 3 | Small Steps to Address Racism December 9 | Daughters of the King Church office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

The   deadline for announcements ,  news , and articles for   The Weekly News  is Monday Noon   each week. Email announcements to the church office at  awalker@stchriscarmel.org with a copy to  carolyncparrott@gmail.com .

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