1. Preaching Series - This Sunday brings our final topic in the series: "Defined by Generosity." What defines your life? Is it wealth? Belongings? Faith? Some of us live with a scarcity mentality, worried that we must gather and hoard as much as possible, saving for some imagined "rainy day." Or we focus on self-gratification. But the Bible promises both God's blessings and joy for those who choose to live another way. During the service we will take action to change our lives by setting five specific personal goals to work toward over the next year. Then, we will consecrate our gifts to the ministry of our church for the coming year. I hope to see all of you there!
2. Jordan Family Fundraiser - I am sure many of you are aware of the five children that lost their lives as a result of a house fire in Citra. As a means to help this family, Reddick UMC and Chick-fil-A have partnered together for a Spirit Night. If you go to the Chick-fil-A, located at 3558 SE College Rd, on November 23rd, between 5pm and 8pm, and bring an invitation, a portion of your purchase will be donated to this family. Invitations are available in the office or if you contact me I can email you one. Please consider going on this night and helping this family during this very difficult time.
3. Flag Pole Dedication – This Sunday we will dedicate a flag pole that has been erected outside of the office as part of the Eagle Scout project of Tucker O'Neill, grandson of Ed and Elmo Graff. Tucker has invited everyone, immediately after the worship service, to come to flag pole as we dedicate it in memory to all the veterans who attend and have attended Druid Hills UMC.
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. Busy Sunday! – This Sunday marks a very important Sunday in the life of our church. We will celebrate and commemorate several important occasions. First, it is Christ the King Sunday and we will walk through all eight seasons of the Christian year during worship and learn why they are significant. Second, it is Consecration Sunday and we will offer our pledge cards to God to ask for God's continued blessings upon our ministries. It is also Confirmation Sunday and we will bring in six young men into our membership as they publicly profess their faith. These are important and exciting times in the life of our church and I encourage all of you to come, bring a friend, and join us for these wonderful celebrations!
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