Wycliffe Associates Report

Sunday, January 8^th at 9:30 a.m.

It has been a joy and blessing to have Josh, Audra, Raeleigh and Gabe Cadd with us as they have been on vacation from their work with Wycliffe Associates in Kenya. During worship on January 8, 2012, they will be sharing with us about their work and the ways that they have seen God working. Plan to come and expect to be challenged!

Ladies You Are Invited  to a Baby Shower for Chelsie Hayes, Tuesday, January 10^th, at 7 p.m. in the fireside room. Chelsie and Jeremy are having a baby boy, named Luke, and they are registered at Target.

Wednesday Night Activities will Resume January 11^th Simple Meal at 6 p.m. Followed by Wed. Night Kids, Youth Group, and Adult Study at 7 p.m. If you haven’t been here on Wednesday evenings in the past, come and join us this year!

New Carpet for Ross Chapel

The Stewards are pleased to report that we will be having new carpet installed in Ross Chapel on January 17, 2012. On Monday, January 16^th we need a crew of people to remove the old carpet and prep the floor for installation. We will begin this work at 9 a.m. on the 16^th and if you can help please be sure to let Dick Hall or Mark Burton know.

Thank you to everyone who gave so generously! 

As a church family we were able to give Christmas gifts to 31 children and young people and Christmas dinner boxes to 20 families. There are so many people in our neighborhood who need a helping hand right now and we are blessed to be able to share the love of Jesus with them.

Ladies Meetings in January:

Friends Women – All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Tuesday, January 17^th, at the home of Glenda Workman. Denise Fleming is co-hostess.

FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) is open to all women of our church. Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and those people to whom they minister.  This year’s theme is “God’s Global Network.”  All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, Thursday, January 19^th, at 10 a.m.  A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

Help Wanted on Wednesday Nights 6:45 to 8 p.m.

On Wednesday nights we have a small but great group of kids that range from pre-school to elementary age. Patsy Burton works with the kids but could use another person to help. If you are interested in helping minister to these kids or have questions please see Patsy or Mark Burton.

All Church Potluck – Sunday, January 15^th

Bring a main dish & a salad, vegetable or dessert and join in the fellowship following the 11 a.m. Sunday School hour.

Sharing the Love of Jesus at Christmas

The Gift Tree is decorated with tags that will provide a little help for families in need this holiday season!  Simply claim a tag and check it out on the information sheet hanging near the tree. Gifts need to be returned by December 20. Tags will have information about gender, age and size. Suggested price range is $25. The gifts should be wrapped and identified with the tree tag when returned. If you would like to help a child, but can’t (or don’t like to) shop – we have Friends willing to brave the crowds for you. See Earlene Schlosser if you have questions.

Christmas Food Baskets: Turkeys are traditional, but also consider fully-cooked hams and canned hams as many people are without the means to cook.  In addition to what the Scouts have donated we can use help with items that go with a Christmas dinner. Those items include canned pumpkin, evaporated milk, puddings, stuffing mixes, fruit and cranberry sauce. We have plenty of green beans and corn! If you would like to help us buy fresh items, please mark your donation “Food Baskets”. We could also use those nifty boxes that hold computer paper. They are just the right size and we use the lid to reinforce the bottom because we pack generously!

Annual Ladies Ornament Exchange Friday, December 2^nd @ 6:30 p.m.

All ladies are welcome to join at us at MFC for this festive event!  Bring a wrapped ornament and a favorite holiday goodie to share.

Saturday, December 3^rd, 7 to 9 p.m.  Hearts With A Mission Presents:

The Greatest Talent Show Ever   It’s a night of fun, excitement and pure talent! Admission is free; donations are greatly appreciated and directly benefit Hearts With A Mission, a Christian program for homeless teens.  If you have any questions contact Dave Gomez.

Wednesday Night Activities  for the month of December we will meet the first Wednesday of the month and then resume our activities on January 11^th.

Simple Meal will be at 6 p.m. Come & share the food, fellowship & God’s word. If you can’t make it but would like to help with the expenses please use the pew envelopes and designate “Simple Meal.”  We hope to see you there. Simple Meal for 12/7/11: butternut squash soup with cider cream, chili, meat loaf sandwiches, chips, and ice cream prepared by Terry DuLong.

MFC Youth Group – Join us for fun at the RRRink!  December 10^th, 6:30 p.m.

Meet at MFC for a ride, cost is $6 with student ID.  Sign up in Ross Chapel.

Christmas Program Sunday, December 18^th at 11 a.m.

Once again we will be having our Christmas program in the morning and we have room for those who would like to share a Christmas themed musical number, sketch or reading. If you are interested in sharing in this Christmas celebration please circle “C” on the back of your friendship, found in the Sunday bulletin and write what you would like to do or contact Mark Burton.

Christmas Eve Service

Please join us in the sanctuary Saturday, December 24^th at 5 p.m. for our traditional “Come As You Are Family Celebration.”

Christmas Day

We will meet for worship at 10 a.m. There will not be Sunday School or Prayer Meeting that day. The church office will be closed on Monday, December 26^th.

White Elephant Gift Exchange Friday, December 30^th

Join us in the fellowship hall for a fun time!  Bring finger foods to share and a wrapped white elephant gift for the exchange game!

Youth New Year’s Eve Bash 2012 – 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. 

For students 6^th – 12^th grade

At Community Bible Church 500 N. 10^th St. in C. P.

Cost is $10 at the door.  Meet at MFC @ 7 p.m. for a ride.  Sign up in Ross Chapel.

New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1^st 

We will meet for worship at 9:30 a.m. There will be no Sunday School or Prayer Meeting that day. The church office will be closed Monday, January 2^nd.

There will not be any committee meetings for the month of December.  We will resume in January.

The Ladies fellowship group and FWMF (day group) will not meet in homes in the month of December.

Home Study

Monday – Read John 14:1-6

What hope does Jesus give His disciples here in their time of  trouble?

How does this hope apply to our lives?

If Jesus is the “way, the truth and the life” and the only way to come to

God the Father, what can you do to help get that message to others?

What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Acts 1:1-11

Why is it not up to us to know the time and date of Jesus’ return?

How might that information impact how we live?

Why is it important to know that Jesus will return in the say way that He went into
heaven?

How does this passage challenge you? What hope does it give you?

The studies for Wednesday – Friday are all parables Jesus told regarding the End Times and His
return.

Wednesday – Read Matthew 25:1-13

How should we live while waiting for Jesus to return?

How does this encourage you? How does it challenge you?

How should this change your life?

What action will you take?

Thursday – Read Matthew 25:14-30

How we are to live while waiting for Jesus to return.

How does this encourage you? How does it challenge you?

How should this change your life?

What action will you take?

Friday – Read Matthew 25:31-46

How are we to live while waiting for Jesus’ return?

How does this encourage you? How does this challenge you?

How should this change your life?

What action will you take?

Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:1-3

• November 6^th Daylight Savings Time Ends!  Be sure to set your clocks back 1 hour Saturday night, November 5^th.

Youth – Food, Fellowship & Football Monday Night Football  Monday, November 7^th @ 5:30 p.m.  Meet at Angelo’s Pizza 2161 W. Main St.  Cost: Buffett $8.  Sign up in Ross Chapel. Hope to see you there.

Jr. High & High School Youth Outreach Event – Special guest Nick Vujicic  www.lifewithoutlimbs.org
Invite a Friend!  Saturday, November 19^th, 5 to 10 p.m. @ Ashland High School, we will be leaving MFC @ 5 p.m. Register at iheartashland.org  Admission is free with a canned food item for Ashland’s emergency food bank.  Please eat dinner before you come. “If God can use a man without arms & legs to be His hands & feet then He will certainly use any willing heart.”

Mark Your Calendars for the  FWMF Annual Bazaar and Soup & Pie Luncheon

Saturday, November 19^th – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Friends Women Missionary & Ladies Fellowship groups will hold their annual baked goods/craft & misc. sale and soup & pie lunch on Saturday, November 19th. This is our primary fund raising effort for Yearly Meeting mission projects as well as for local area outreach ministries.

Everyone is invited to partner with the ladies by providing items such as baked goods, pies and candies of all kinds; hand crafted items for female, male, and gender neutral – general categories include kitchen, bath, general home décor, yard & garden, baby & kids.  They also have a “Country Store” with quality used or never used items, no clothing please. It is helpful if you would please price your donations. Watch the Sunday bulletin and FW bulletin board for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact Nadine Brood or Donnalee Archibald.

SCRUBBY PARTY!  Scrubbies are a very popular bazaar item but our scrubby maker has retired!  Tuesday, November 1^st @ 6:30 p.m. a get-together is scheduled at the Meadows Club House in Central Point for the purpose of learning to make kitchen scrubbies. Materials will be provided.  Contact Judy Fields for further information.

FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) is open to all women of our church. Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and those people to whom they minister.  This month all ladies are welcome to join us at MFC Thursday, November 17^th, at 10 a.m.  A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.

Ladies Fellowship Group  All ladies are warmly invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Tuesday, November 15^th at 7 p.m. at the home of Denise Fleming.

The Power of A Simple Gift  – Operation Christmas Child

Share God’s love and joy of Christmas by packing a gift filled shoe box for a hurting child overseas. Your simple gift can make an eternal difference. Our decorative shoe boxes are all gone but any standard size shoebox or 6 quart plastic shoebox will do.  Information and suggested gifts for the boxes are available on the table in the hallway. Please remember to include $7 with each shoe box to help with the shipping and other expenses.

Filled shoe boxes and the $7 per shoe box need to be dropped off at the church by Wednesday, November 16^th so we can get them to the drop off point on time. More information about Operation Christmas Child can be found at www.samaritanspurse.org

All Church Thanksgiving Potluck

Sunday, November 13^th

Mark your calendar now and plan to join us Sunday, Nov. 13^th.  Our November potluck will have a Thanksgiving theme! Please bring generous side dishes and desserts that compliment a festive holiday dinner. Turkey and ham will be provided.

NWYM 2011 Thanksgiving Offering will focus on Great Lakes Leadership Training program and the Youthworkers Training Conference.  Watch for more information soon in the Sunday bulletin. We will take this offering on November 20^th.