Wednesday, November 11, 7 pm: Help tie fleece blankets for the Coalition Against Human Trafficking (CAHT) Christmas presents. The blankets will be given to young women who have been rescued from Houston human traffickers.
Harvest Sunday: The Congregation is invited to celebrate Harvest Sunday by sharing non-perishable food or monetary contributions. (Your gift of $1.00 buys $20.00 worth of food at the Houston Food Bank.) Please bring your contributions on November 15 and November 22. Items may be deposited in the Narthex. Monetary contributions should be noted as “Harvest Sunday.” All donations will be given to Braes Interfaith Ministries.
Clayton Thomas Memorial Service, Saturday, November 14: The memorial service will begin at 2 pm with a reception to follow in McPhail Hall. All are invited to join with Clayton’s relatives from Ohio and California to celebrate his life.
Advent Writers Needed: The Christian Formation Ministry needs writers and artists for the 2009 Advent Booklet. The focus will be on holiday traditions, traditions from the past or traditions of the present. Contact Mary Sterner (mary2d@yahool.com) for more information.
Blood Drive The November blood drive has been re-scheduled for Sunday, December 20: Share the gift of life by donating blood in Building I, 8 am – 12:30 pm. One donation can save four lives!
Bible Study for Everyone Class: The class will shift gears for Advent and will explore the scriptural texts of Handel’s Messiah through the Kerygma series while listening to the musical composition. Everyone is welcome to join this 4-week study beginning November 29.
Start Saving Your Pennies: Make a positive impact on a global scale, one penny at a time. Pennies for Peace gives lasting hope to children in Afghanistan and Pakistan by building schools. Bring your pennies to the Living Gift Market, November 22.
