Immanuel – God With Us
“When We Choose God’s Agenda”
12.5.21
Question #1: What does God want to do __________ today?
Question #2: Who does God want me to __________ today?
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Ministry Highlight
Children's & Student Ministry
Children's Ministry:
Every Sunday at 10:00 service, we will be in-person with Bible stories, and other fun activities. Don't miss this opportunity to get together with other kids and celebrate Jesus together! Contact Nancy for more information.
Student Ministry:
Just wanted to reach out to keep you in the loop as to what is going on at SOGCOG over the coming months. As always, the Parent Connect page is your best one-stop-shop for everything that is going and can be found here: https://newsletter.dymapps.com/read/31342
Turkey Theology
Starting on Wednesday, November 3rd, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
LOCATION: SOUTH Building (Youth)
All around us, we hear different ideas, philosophies and ideologies, but do we compare them to what the Bible says? In this series we will take a look at 3 different misconceptions that the world has and see how the Bible teaches us to address these in our daily lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to set the record straight!
Youth Christmas Party: December 15th, 2021 6:30pm
Please see Pastor J for more details. I believe there are pancakes involved!
Middle School Girls Christmas Cookie Decorating: December 17th, 2021 6pm-9pm
Check with Lisa Dole. This will be hosted at her home.
Prayer Starters
This week, pray…
MONDAY: ABBA, we pray for revival in our nation.
TUESDAY: ABBA, help us to be doer of Your Word.
WEDNESDAY: ABBA, give us wisdom to share the hope of Your Word with others in this dark world.
THURSDAY: ABBA, we call out to You for peace, for direction, we call out for Your mercy.
FRIDAY: ABBA, no one is beyond You. We lift up the lost to You.
SATURDAY: ABBA, help those families that are struggling through this holiday season. Those alone, unemployed, battling addictions, helpless and homeless.
SUNDAY: ABBA, give us a desperation for 'our three' who do not know You.
Verse of the week: 1 Corinthians 15:33:
“Don't be misled: "bad companions corrupts good habits. ”
What’s Happening
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Mark your Calendars: 2021
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Toy Drive is here!
COG Family Toy Drive: Happening Now!
(WE ARE IN NEED)
In an effort to connect our church and community, we will have our second annual Christmas toy drive and giveaway. We are looking for donations of new unwrapped toys, games, and clothes for children ages 5 years thru 16 years old. We still have a lot of toys for those under the age of 5 from last year's event. We are also taking donations of wrapping paper and Christmas bags as well if possible.
**Needed items: basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, trucks, cars, airplanes, superhero action figures, dolls, building sets like Legos, etc. We have plenty of board games, art and craft sets, books, puzzles, and toys for kids 3 years and under.
We will be collecting gifts until December 8th in drop-off bins located in the North Building foyer.
Please email Anita to coordinate dropping off gifts (or bring them with you to Sunday service), to volunteer to help, or if you have other questions.
Adult Discipleship Class: 8:45am-9:45am
We will be starting an eight-week course based on the book Cold-Case Christianity by J Warner Wallace that looks at the evidence that supports Christianity. We will meet in the South Building in Room 7. If you are interested in this class, you can sign up at the "Get Connected" table or email Tom King. Click here to see the study information.
Women's Ministry: "Secret Sister" December 12th-January 2nd
The Secret Sister gift exchange starts next Sunday, so sign up today! Be sure to leave your completed questionnaire at the table. Bring something special for your Secret Sister each Sunday from Dec 12-Jan 2, when we’ll all get together and reveal our identities. Sign up at the "Get Connected" table. Email Jaclyn Reiswig with any questions.
Fit2Serve: "Virtual Step Challenge" December 4-18.
Fit2Serve has organized a "Virtual Step Challenge" that will go from December 4-18. Step your way to some favorite get-away places. You can get more details and sign-up at the Get Connected table.
COG Toy Give-Away: December 10th & 11th
We will hand out gifts to those in need on December 10th from 5 pm - 8 pm and on December 11th from 8:00 am - 12 pm, and we have flyers printed for you to give to your neighbors. We need volunteers to help hand out toys. You can sign up at the "Get Connected" table.
Road to Christmas Musical: December 18th, 2021 6:00pm
Come join the fun of singing and skits as we celebrate Christmas.
Grace Gathering 1313: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 1pm-3pm
Everyone is invited to come to the COG North Building for fellowship time on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 1-3 pm. There is no agenda except to spend time together. Coffee and light snacks will be provided.
If you would like more details or if you have questions, you can call or text Bob Cale at 303-378-1903.
Lottie Moon: Month of December, goal is $8000.00
Lottie Moon was a Southern Baptist Missionary to China in 1885-1912. She was instrumental in the creation of the Women's Missionary Union, which has over a million members today. This offering, taken every Christmas season, is named in honor of Lottie Moon, with 100% of donations going to help missionaries all over the world. This year, Community of Grace's giving goal is $8,000.00. I know that we can do this, church.
Watch these videos to see what kind of impact our donations have globally. You can also click here to read even more information on Lottie Moon.
If you are writing a check, please specify in the memo line it is for Lottie Moon.
Pastor Joel
Year-End Giving:
In order for your contributions to be included with your 2021 giving statement, it is necessary for all in-person contributions to be made no later than December 28th for on-line and December 30th hand-in. Our last physical deposit will be made on December 31st.
All online giving must be completed by December 28th, because there is a two-day delay between online giving and it being deposited in Community of Grace’s bank account. Your donation must be in our bank account by December 30th, 2021 in order for them to be included with your 2021 Giving Statement. If you have questions, please email Rhonda Mott.
-Christmas Eve service: December 24th, 2021, 5:30pm
-Offices closed December 27th-January 1st
Weekly Events
Student Ministry: Wednesday nights, 6:30pm. South Building. See Pastor J.
Men: Tuesday Bible Study, 6am. At the church.
Men: Friday Bible Study. 6am. Karl Been 720-284-4750
Women: Thursday Bible Study, 6:30pm. Contact Anita at anita@communityofgrace.com
Women: Friday Bible Study, 9:30am. Contact Judy at bobjudycale@msn.com
Sunday Prayer Time:
Join us in corporate prayer on Sunday mornings via Zoom from 8:00 am - 8:30 am. The link and login is the same every week.
Meeting ID: 598 261 804
Passcode: 053343
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