Presidents Pondering's - November
DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONS
- This devotional has been well received and many members use it. It is a free service provided to us but they are appreciative of donations for printing and shipping. We will be sending them a donation of $100. in thanksgiving. We hope you are finding these useful in your personal devotion times…
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTS
- Will be using the large classroom every Wednesday evening for their prayer meetings.
DISCUSSION REGARDING OUR FINANCIAL SITUATION
- A serious look at our financial standings was taken. While we have done our best to limit and control our spending, we are still in a significant deficit as the year draws to an end. We are looking at areas where we can decrease our spending, as well as ways to use the multiple resources God has blessed us with, to see the greatest glory being given back to God and his ministry in our midst.
- For your consideration… Our budget for 2018 was $174,000.
- Our projected offering at this time is $155,000.
- As we look towards the annual meeting and putting in a new budget, we look to you to help us bring these numbers closer together.
PEOPLE COMMITTEE
- Our Growing Families Gas Pump Fund Raiser is coming to an end as COOP is changing their program. We are working with Growing Families to find ways to support their community ventures.
- All are invited to come to Paint Night November 14th at 7:00. Rosina’s Hot Apple Cider will be served.
- We continue to collect groceries to fill hamper bags for community and church members who need support.
- We will be collecting small items for Growing Opportunities to support some of their families over Christmas… Details to follow.
- November 9 Games Evening at the church was a lot of fun with 10 people, great snacks, and much laughter. Next games night will be in January.k to edit text. What do visitors to your website need to know about you and your business?
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
- Thanks to Matt and Angela and Andrew for tidying up and organizing the garage!
- New light fixtures will be installed in Fellowship Area in November.
- Eavestrough Repairs are ongoing.
- Kitchen had a major tidy up and sorting. Thanks to Melva and Rona and Fern and Janet for their hard work.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & WORSHIP COMMITTEE
- Last Sunday School class had 8 children. We are in need of people to step in and support this great ministry. Invitations are a definite great reminder. Next class is December 2. Please bring the little ones to join in the fun of this innovative program.
- Youth Confirmation and Thirds are progressing. We are looking at ways to bring youth together, and to build on ways to teach include them in the ministry of our congregation.
- Work progresses on the Annual Christmas Pageant December 9 during worship. Please come, prepared for the potluck dinner after, and to take part in a fun family event.
- Advent Devotions Booklet is underway. We have an Advent Theme and services are being put together.
HELP NEEDED
+ We are in need of people to help in a variety of areas of service in our church. We need people to help with counting offering, we need people to help with communion set up, we need people to help keep areas of our church sorted.
- Church Christmas Dinner is coming. There will be lots of opportunities for involvement.
COMING EVENTS
November 16 MOVIES AND MUNCHIES
November 14 Paint Night
November 25 TEAM CARE LUNCH – free will offering. Coffee and Pie orders available until that day. Please get your orders in.
December 9 Sunday School Pageant and Potluck
January 27 Annual General Meeting