BREAKFAST SUNDAY :: WHAT TO BRING!

• Last names beginning with A-L bring a savory dish

• Last names beginning with M-Z bring a sweet dish

CotA family, participate in our celebration of All Saints Day by bringing a delicious offering to the table this Sunday, November 3rd at 9a in the Parish Hall.

To help the diversity of food offerings, we are asking that members with their last names beginning with A-L bring a savory dish to share and members with the last name beginning with M-Z bring a sweet dish to share.

Please have it in the parish hall in time for out 9a blessing! See you Sunday!

Take Them A Meal

Please keep Father Guy Rainsford and family in your prayers as he is having medical issues. Providing meals would be a big help! Susan requests you send a text when you choose a date so she can thank you. She will leave a cooler on her front porch for meals to be dropped off.  

Additionally, they say that sandwiches for Rehema's school lunches would also be appreciated.

Refugee Hygiene Supply Results

Even in the middle of an outpouring of generosity for the NC hurricane victims, the CotA family showed yet again what cheerful givers they are! Lutheran Family Services gladly received over 4 Rubbermaid containers full of dish and laundry detergents, toothpaste and shampoo for recent refugee arrivals from our recent collection. Thanks to all for reaching deep to assist with this ongoing need.

Compassion Sunday Sunday, November 10

The Outreach Committee is holding a ‘Compassion Sunday’ information and sign-up event for Compassion International. This organization partners with local churches in 29 of the world’s poorest countries to provide child development programs that address educational, physical, emotional and spiritual needs.

Please consider visiting the Compassion table after either service to speak with a CotA member familiar with the child sponsorship program. They would love to share their personal experience with this ministry with you.

Zach Slagel's CotA Talk Sunday October 27

CotA has been supporting the Slagels and their growing family with prayer and financial assistance since they began this season of ministry four years ago. We were happy to have seen Zach again this past Sunday, the first time since 2021. We recorded his CotATalk so you have an opportunity to hear what he has to share with us about their work and needs.

Worship Night Friday at 6p

Tomorrow is our evening of extended praise and worship at the home of Joanna Jones and Brian Hatton. Joanna will be making chili, so if you have not already done so, please RSVP to her with how many are in your party so she can prepare. Bring a camp chair and a blanket if desired!

New Men’s Morning Bible Study with John Barr Tuesdays, Nov 12-Dec 17

"Is a tranquil heart even possible? I write this to the men of the parish, inviting you to a six session early morning Bible study. I want us to take an amazing path through Paul’s letter to the Philippians.  Here comes that stunning verse: “I’ve learned to be content in every situation—in want and wealth, in leanness and muchness, in a pup tent or a penthouse….” (Phil4.11-12). We will meet each Tuesday morning 7-7.45 (time certain) on the beautiful porch of Louis McElveen. Louis invites you and I do, too. Just come. Here’s a fresh start. We’ll have the coffee. Be there. Grace upon grace." —John Barr III

New CotA Studies Series with John Barr Sundays, Nov 10 - Dec 15

Standing Against the Devil’s Schemes: Lessons from CS Lewis’s The Screwtape Letters

"Constantly keep in your heart and mind a sense of wonder at God’s grace and mercy in calling sinners like us to be in relationship with Him. What we never counted on is the war we are in—with the dark side—constantly trying to erode and distort that relationship. We will be exploring how we learn to grow strong even amidst the battle. I write this to say: If you want to do the class, get a copy of the book (The CS Lewis Signature Classics is excellent) and come to class having read Letters 1-5. Come on! What a journey!" —John Barr III

Last Sunday was a fabulous time of trunk-or-treating with some truly phenomenal trunks including:



• Holly Miller's Pet Spa
• the Wheeler family's Mad Hatter's Tea Party
• Sarah and Millie Burnett's Toy Story trunk, and
• Larry Cook dressed as a giant pineapple for their Fruit Stand themed trunk.

In the end, our winning trunk was the Mizzell's British theme which included a red phone booth, a tea party, and Queen Elizabeth (Elizabeth) with her 3 corgis (Margaret, Abigail, and Eleanor). This and other pictures from Sunday will soon be posted to Realm.

Thanks to everyone who made this such a fun event. It's not too early to start thinking about next year!

Looking Ahead

Women's Craft Night November 7

Join Becky LaCoste at her home the first Thursday of the month from 7-9p for craft night. Bring something you are working on or do a craft with supplies provided.

College Lunch November 10

Our college students gather at the Milford Home after the service for food and fellowship. Feel free to invite your friends!

Young Adults' Lunch November 10

All Young Adults are invited for lunch and fellowship at Carl & Zana Roberts' house at 12.30p on Sunday, Nov 10. Lunch will be provided, but feel free to bring a side dish or dessert, if you like!

The Inklings November 12

We will meet at the home of Eugenia Matthews to discuss Chapters 19-25 of the Screwtape Letters (This is a departure from the original plan, but 6 chapters seemed more reasonable.)

You are welcome to arrive at 6.30p and discussion will commence at 7p.

A DEEPLY ROOTED PARISH FLOURISHES ON THE GENEROSITY OF EACH ONE WHO SAYS ...

“CotA is my church.”

Giving is an act of worship, a way of acknowledging everything we have comes from the hand of the Lord, giving what already belongs to Him. It is a tangible demonstration of gratitude for His provision, trust and belief in His continued provision and faithfulness, and participation in the fellowship of the body of Christ.

Offerings plates are passed as an act of worship on Sundays, or you may give through your bank's bill pay, by post, or online.