FCC Members & Friends,

Thanks to everyone who has been so careful and kind in adhering to social distancing practices, especially in worship. Given conditions in our state and our country it is vitally important that EVERYONE continues to social distance, touch as few surfaces as possible and wear a mask at all times. We appreciate you and the way we are following through. We will continue to have in-person worship with additional precautions at level three. If we go to Level 4 we will not have in person worship. Regardless of conditions, we will continue to have worship Sunday a.m. on Facebook LIVE, late in the day on our website and Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. on WMFD. If you are considering coming to worship, please know the balcony is also available to you. Please use the west stairs to enter the balcony and the east stairs to exit. If you have ANY questions please contact me.

With gratitude,

Rev. Bruce

Carol Kautz will be delivering the message this week.

Due to COVID 19 and the renovation of Blymyer Hall, we will not be having a Thanksgiving Eve Service this year. Rev. Bruce will be making a devotion and prayer available for your individual/family use this Thanksgiving. Watch for it on Monday.

The Missions Committee is making an adjustment in our annual Christmas Giving Tree Project. In lieu of traditional gift purchases, we are asking for donations that will be sent to the New Store to help support their Christmas program for children and youth. The collection will run Nov. 22 - Dec. 13.

The New Store is a 501(c)(3) organization that serves the children of Richland County. In addition to clothing and other items, they help provide Christmas to over 1,000 children and youth every year. This year in particular, they have experienced challenges from other organizations that have previously been able to lend assistance.

Missions will not be putting tags on the Giving Tree this year, but the tree will be shining bright in the parlor to remind us all to keep the joy of Christmas in our hearts. Please make checks payable to FCC and write "Giving Tree" on the memo line.

We've all had to adjust in many ways this year. So, we won't be able to bring you our traditional fundraisers involving homemade food or sweets. That being said we've implemented a another online fundraiser through Boon Supply! These items are fresh and functional! This is the perfect place to shop for holiday gifts! Visit boon supply.com and search FCC Youth Holiday 2020 or click on the green button below to start shopping!

Again, this Holiday Season, the Youth will be selling poinsettias. Flowers will be delivered to the church and will be available for pick-up on/after December 13. We will offer home delivery for those not able to attend church. Please make checks payable to FCC with "poinsettia" in the memo line. Order forms are available on the tables outside the sanctuary and on the table at the top of the steps in the business hallway. You may also email Sarah at sarah@mansfieldfcc.com or call the church office. Deadline for ordering is December 6. Thank you for supporting the FCC Youth!!

You may now sign-up to give flowers during the 2021 calendar year. The chart is located on the bulletin board across from Blymyer Hall. A reminder card will be sent to you in advance of your scheduled date.

Due to COVID19 and the construction in Blymyer Hall, we are not accepting Rummage at this time. We will let you know as soon as collection resumes. Sorry for the inconvenience!!