This Week
Check out what we have going on this week!
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TODAY: KIDZ CHURCH, JUNIOR
3yrs through 1st grade. (Potty-trained children only).
Kidz Church Jr will be in session today after Praise & Worship. The KC Jr classroom is the first door on the left as you leave the sanctuary through the double doors.
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TODAY: KIDZ CHURCH
Grades 2 thru 5
Kidz Church starts at the end of our praise & worship time. The Kidz Church team are devoted to a great experience for your children! An announcement will be made either verbally or projected on the screen. Access KC through the café.
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WEDNESDAY: ‘STARTING POINT’ BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK
This Bible study will meet 1 more time in 2025; Weds 12/10 at 6PM in the foyer
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WEDNESDAY: KINGDOM GIRLS CLUB
Girls ages 10-13
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30PM in the Ministry Center
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THURSDAY: WATKINS GLEN FELLOWSHIP GROUP
Thursdays, 12:30 - 2:30PM
Catherine Court Community Room
216 Canal St, Montour Falls, NY 14865.
See Pastor Donna.
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SATURDAY: THE MEN’S COUNCIL BREAKFAST
Saturday, December 13th, 9:00-10:30 am at the Ministry Center
All men over 12 years of age are welcome.
Join together with other men of the church around the table of fellowship. Let’s encourage each other In the faith, and In the leadership of our families, church and community. Enjoy a breakfast casserole, and bring either juice, fruit or pastries.
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RESCHEDULED: DOOR KEEPERS MEETING
Sun, Jan 11th in the sanctuary immediately after the morning service. We are looking to expand the number of people who will help in this very important ministry. If you are a member, or are about to become one, and you are willing to serve in a rotation, we invite you to participate in this meeting with Pastor Joshua so you can learn more about this area of service to our church family.
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CHURCH CLEANERS NEEDED
Church cleaners are urgently needed. Check with Pastor Joan about taking a place on the monthly rotation.
Upcoming
Check out what we have coming up
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ADVENT SEASON
Observing each Sunday from November 30 to December 21, and on Christmas Eve. Each Sunday, people in our church family will light the candles of the Advent Wreath, share devotionals, and read select Scriptures. The ‘Christ Candle’ will be lit on Christmas Eve.
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FRIDAY: ‘HOLIDAY IN THE SQUARE’
The Love Church will be there!
Hanover Square, Horseheads, Fri, Dec 12th
This is one of our opportunities to represent Jesus publicly during a season that is supposed to be all about him. Each year our families purchase or make hats and mittens for men, women, and children. We still need one or two people to SIGN UP for one-hour shifts to distribute the winter item, and to look for oppor-tunities to share the gospel or pray for people. The sign up sheet is on the back table. See Danielle Pierce if you have questions.
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CHRISTMAS SONGS SIGNUP SHEET
People with an ability to sing are enacouraged to bless our church family on the Sundays leading up to Christmas. Be sure to select a Christmas-themed song that glorifies the Lord. Put your name next to one of the dates that range from November 30 through December 21. Music tracks in the mp3 format are best for background music and vocals
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CHRISTMAS SUNDAY SERVICE
Sunday, December 21 10:30AM
The service will feature our children putting on a special Christmas presentation.
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CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
Wednesday, December 24 6:00 to 7:30PM
The final Advent observance. Christmas carols and reflections on Christ’s birth.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Sun, Dec 14 at 3PM, ElCor Nursing Facility
48 Colonial Drive, Horseheads, NY 14845. Help us fill the sterile hallways with joyful songs of our Savior’s birth and mission. Children love to participate in caroling and they always bring a twinkle from tired old eyes and a smile to the lips. This is yet another occasion to reach out with the kindness and love of Jesus. See Pastor Joan.
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WOMEN’S MINISTRY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Saturday, December 27, 10AM. In the foyer/café.
Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 27th at 10:00 a.m. Everyone should bring a snack, or dish to pass. We will play our White elephant game, the limit is $10 for a gift.