Winter Gear Collection Through November

Pie Night–A Great Time of Celebration!

“Give thanks in all circumstances…” 1 Thessalonians 5:18

“The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:5b-7

… And we were encouraged as people gave thanks and shared God’s faithfulness and provision throughout all circumstances!

Here are a couple of pics:

November Student Ministry

November Calendar for Students Grade 6th and up

November 26th – NO ENCOUNTER, but…

Here are some pics from this month:

• We have Worship God with our talents and learned about the importance of gratitude and how it effects all areas of our lives…

Roof Repairs!

We are praising God for the variety of gifts that He builds into His Body!  Thanks to the craftsmen who used their gifts and talents to keep our building dryer! 

In what ways are you gifted? 

“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.” 1 Corinthians 12:27

Here are some pics of the work in progress:

International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Nov. 4th

Love Costs Everything Movie & Discussion
November 4th 4pm

Come and learn what the Church around world is experiencing.  Be encouraged by their perseverance and faith.  Support them in prayer. (May not be appropriate for younger audiences for violence.  Recommend Middle School and up)

No time in history has been bloodier for Jesus' followers. Throughout the world, Christians are being threatened, beaten, raped and killed simply for being believers. And yet, the American church remains inactive and largely unaware of their sufferings. Christian persecution has been a reality for more than 2,000 years. While tragic, it is not a story of defeat.

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Instead, those who find themselves in the crosshairs of violence today count it a blessing to stand among the faithful throughout history. In the face of persecution, these followers of Christ fear compromise more than death itself. Love Costs Every Thing maps the history of Christian persecution from the first martyrs to seven present-day stories of faith that knows no price. Filmed in Iraq, Columbia, India, Egypt, France and the United States, this feature-length documentary includes commentary from US Congressmen, foreign government officials, religious leaders and scholars. – IMDB

It’s Turkey Time!

It’s that time of year again where 500 Turkeys is in full swing!  There are many opportunities to participate in a variety of ways. 

Those coming up are:

• Saturday, November 4th Gobble Up Hunger Food Drive in Valpo
• Saturday, November 4th Food Drop Off at Valpo Naz
• and much more to come with clothing and packing nights!…

For more information and to sign-up, visit 500turkeys.com/volunteer.

International Day of Prayer Sunday November 5th

IDOP Sunday November 5th
Prayer Walk (3pm) & IDOP Service (4pm)

Join us for a prayer walk at your own discretion through various station.  You will be given time to focus and pray believers here and around the world, for those facing crisis of faith, for missionaries, for your own walk, and more.

Following this prayer focus, there will be a worship service. Plan now to attend.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing
Wednesday, November 8th 6:30-8:00pm (Basement)

Join us for packing shoeboxes!  We have been collecting all year and now it is time to pack the shoeboxes!

This is a family friendly event and a great way to help kids (and adults) get excited about simple ways to share the Gospel with kids around the world!