Morning worship sermon topic is “What Is Old Time Religion?” – Galatians 1:6-12.

The evening worship is “Burdens of the Church” – Philippians 3:15-21

Please pray for our men’s team as they will visit the facility and provide a Christmas Dinner to the inmates on Friday, December 7. Dave Walton will be the guest speaker on this evening. There will be a time of prayer at our church on Tuesday, December 4, at 7:00 pm.

Our next luncheon will be on Thursday, December 13, at 12:00 pm at the Mary Jane Parris Christmas Tree House, 1428 New Cut Road, Spartanburg. The cost is $10 each. If you would like to go, please let Minnie know by Wed, December 5 and she will provide you with directions. Come let’s enjoy the decorations and a great meal!

• Sunday, December 2, 6 – 8 pm
  Living Nativity. This will be our evening service.
• Sunday, December 9, 5:30 pm
  Church-wide Christmas Caroling followed by WMU sponsored Soup Supper for all carolers.
• Sunday, December 16, 11:00 am
  Adult Choir presents “Good News From Home” cantata
  6:00 pm Children’s Choir, the Minor Singers, Christmas Program,  “O Christmas Tree” led by Katie Eaker & Jessica Neves.
• Wednesday, December 19, 7 am
  FCA at Mabry Middle School. See rRavis if you can help with this outreach.
• Wed, December 19, 6:45 pm
  “Carols, Candles & Scripture” Service in the chapel.
  Children will have Birthday Party for Jesus in the fellowship hall.
• Sunday, December 23, 10:30 am Christmas Worship Celebration (No Sunday School) and Rev. Hames will have a Children’s Story time. There will not be an evening service.
• Wednesday, December 26
  No mid-week service
• Sunday, December 30
  10 am Sunday School
  11 am New Year’s message
  There will not be an evening service.

AM sermon topic is “Blessings of the Church” – Philippians 4:1-7.

At 5:00 pm our church-wide Thanksgiving meal will be in the fellowship hall. Turkey, dressing, bread and drinks will be provided by the church. Everyone is asked to bring side dishes and/or desserts. We look forward to this time together as a church family!

NOTE: Our mid week service will be our Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, November 20, at 6:45 pm in the sanctuary. This will be a special service with a Thanksgiving message from Rev. Hames. Please note we will not have a service on Wednesday, November 21.

The Living Nativity will be on Sunday, December 2, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Your help is needed for this outreach. There are sign up sheets in the office and on the front pew in the sanctuary.

The 3^rd – 6^th grade Sunday school class will be going to Laurel Hurst in Columbus on Sunday, November 25. We will leave the church at   2:30 pm. Please bring money to eat at Side Street Pizza following our visit.

The AM topic is “His Wonderful Love” – John 3:14-18

The PM topic is “The Lord Is My Light” – Micah 7:7-9.

CHRISTMAS FOR ALL

Spartanburg School District One is helping children in a different way this year. Our church has been asked to provide clothes only for children, ages 1 – 10. There are shopping lists with sizes available in the cross hall if you or your Sunday school class would like to take a list. All clothes should be brought back to the church unwrapped no later than Wednesday, December 5. See Wanda Fine if any questions.

WINTER COATS NEEDED

Our ‘We Care Food Ministry’ is collecting gently used coats for men and women to be used at the Spartanburg Miracle Hill Mission. If you have some you would like to donate, please bring them no later than Sunday, November 25 and they will be taken to the shelter. Thank you!

D1 RELEASED TIME

Released Time will have a fundraiser at Bojangles in Inman on Tuesday, November 20, from 5:00 – 8:00 pm.

The AM sermon topic is “Finding and Following God’s Will” – Proverbs 3:6; Acts 9:1-11.

The PM topic is “The Power of a Vision” – Proverbs 29:18; Acts 16:9.