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Worship Explorers, led by PTS student Courtney Steininger, enjoy their feast.

Dear families,

The first snow (wow!) of the season reminds us that Advent is quickly approaching (double wow!!). Keep reading for an overview of Advent happenings geared toward your family (one new addition this year).

Around here, we are even planning beyond Advent. I am delighted to launch a new inter-generational trip this summer. The Family Camino Pilgrimage is scheduled for July 20-August 4. Two summers ago, a Nassau group of youth and adults participated in this pilgrimage and returned with stories of deepened faith, strengthened friendships and, of course, sore feet. A repeat is much anticipated. This trip does require big walking days (about 12-15 miles/day) and is most geared towards families with older elementary aged children. Please be in touch if you'd like to learn more. Space is very limited.

Finally, tomorrow night is our annual  Gratitude Means Giving project at Club 3-4-5. Read below for details on donating items. Donation sign-up will remain open through tomorrow morning.

In shared ministry,

Take Home Questions

November 18
God sends Elijah to help ( I Kings 17:8-16)
1. Where do we see kindness in this story?
2.  Do you think it was hard the widow to share her food at first? When is it hard for you to share?

November 25
God speaks in stillness ( I Kings 19:1-18)
1. How did God help Elijah on his journey?
2. In what times or spaces do find God's presence?
Gratitude Means Giving
Club 3·4·5
Friday, November 16, 5:30-7:30 PM - tomorrow!
Click  HERE for a list of needed items.
Sign-up closes Friday morning at 8:00am

Club 3·4·5 is Friday night fellowship for children in Grades 3, 4, and 5. 
Dinner is included as part of the evening activities. Bring $5. Bring a friend. F irst-timers always welcome!

Upcoming dates
  • November 16
  • January 11
  • February 8 Late Night Movie Night (7:00-10:00 PM)
  • March 15
  • April 26
Advent Family Events 2018
Sing Noel! All-Church Lunch and Carol Sing
Sunday, December 2, 12:15-1:15pm
Come gather around the piano with Noel Werner and sing all your old favorite carols. Good food, good company - a joyful start to the season. All ages welcome.

Wee Christmas
Wednesday, December 5, 5:00-6:30pm
Hear the Nativity story and join a low-expectation, high-participation
flash pageant (costumes provided!). The evening concludes with a
family-friendly dinner for all. Wee Christmas is intended for families
with children age 2 to grade 2.

Advent Craft Fair
Wednesday, December 12, 4:00-6:00pm
Children, age 3 and up, join us for this festive afternoon of crafts,
treats, and Christmas stories by the tree. There will be a variety of
projects suitable to every ability, and childcare is available for younger
siblings.
Camino Pilgrimage for Families
July 20 - August 4, 2019
Come join the pilgrimage. This inter-generational trip of Nassau pilgrims will walk the last section (200 km) of the Camino de Santiago this summer in northern Spain. Families and adults are welcome. Recommended age is 12 and up. Pick up a flyer in the literature rack outside the main office. Limited spaces available.
Want to know more? Contact Corrie.
Music Notes from Ingrid 
Nassau's Christmas Pageant will be Sunday, December 16 at 4:00 p.m.
Carol Choir & Choir 3·4·5 to sing THIS 
Sunday, November 18 @ 9:15am
" God's world is always filled with hope, God's love can never die. 
We sing Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, Christ Jesus reigns on high!"
Coming Up:
  • Sunday, December 9 at both 9:15 and 11 am services, Choir 3-4-5 will share the Gloria from the John Rutter MASS OF THE CHILDREN with our Adult Choir. 
  • Christmas Pageant, Sunday December 16 at 4 pm.
  • Mark your calendars now for our evening choral service sharing MASS OF THE CHILDREN with our Adult Choir, Middle School Trebles, Choir 3-4-5 and chamber ensemble at Nassau on March 2, 2019, 5 p.m.
NO WEDNESDAY REHEARSALS next Wednesday, November 21.
Happy Thanksgiving!

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Childcare (lower level)                                                               4:00-5:30
Joyful Noise and Carol Choir  (Chapel & Music room)             4:15-5:00
Homework Hangout    (Third Floor)                                          4:15-5:15
Choir 3·4·5         (Music Room)                                                   5:15-6:00
In-Choir Bible Study     (Conference Room)                              4:15-5:00
Drop-in Dinner (Assembly Room)                                              5:30-6:30

With joy,
Ingrid