Friday Fives

1. Preaching Series - This week we will begin a new preaching series focusing on the ways we can find joy through the practice of simplicity and generosity.  This Sunday we will look at ways we can avoid the American Dream becoming the American Nightmare.  Bring a friend and I hope to see you there!

2. Time Change – Do not forget to set your clocks BACK (yea!!) one hour before you go to bed tomorrow, Saturday, November 6th. Or you could keep the hour and come early for Sunday School. We would love to have ya!

3. Bible Study – We have finished week three of our Bible Study based on what we as United Methodists believe as we spoke about how we understand our role, as people of faith, in society and the importance of our Social Principles.  We still have several topics to discuss and two more weeks in the study. It is never to late to join. We meet on Thursdays at 11am and 7pm in Fellowship Hall. Just come on over and jump in. Hope to see you there!

4. Salty Service - A few months back I asked everyone to consider joining up together in groups to venture out and visit some of the residents in the many assisted living and rehab facilities around our church. There are many people there that get no visitors, and we are so good with fellowship, I see a need and a spiritual gift that can easily be paired up. I wanted to give everyone an update on how this budding ministry is progressing. We have three members that have reached out and began weekly visits to three different facilities. We also have a group of people that have formed to begin visits with a fifth facility. We have several contacts at area facilities, all we need is volunteers. Many people make light work. If you are willing to spend just a few hours a month visiting with people and sharing the love of Christ please contact the office and we can help you get connected. Please consider reaching out to the people in our area and let them know we care and in the name of Jesus Christ that they are loved.

5. Block Party – Tomorrow, Saturday, November 6th, is our church Block Party.  There will be all sorts of activities and games and this is our chance, once again, to show this community that we are here, that we love them, and most importantly that Christ loves them.  It will run from 2-5pm and we could always use your help setting up, taking down, and helping out in general.  I hope you will be there, that you will bring a friend, and come have some FUN!