The hunger for God can only be satisfied by a love that is face to face, person to person. It is only in the eyes of another that we can find the Icon of Christ. We must make the other person aware we love him. If we do, he will know that God loves him. He will never hunger again. - Catherine de Hueck Doherty, Catholic social activist
Opportunities
29 November
Worship
11am
1 December
World AIDS Day
Exodus MCC
7pm
8 December
PFLAG
7pm
13 December
Photos with Santa
1-4pm
18 December
Children's Christmas Party
TBA
20 December
Children's Christmas Play
TBA
22 December
Pancake/Waffle Supper
6:30-8:30pm
Let Us
Pray Together...
Gracious God, In the words of I Thessalonians 3:12, we pray that you will make us increase and abound in love for one another. We invite you into our lives to be the center of our conversations, our relationships, our church and our lives.
Amen.
Week 8-The Amazing Challenge
Watch for the 8th week installment of the Amazing Challenge and continue to take the opportunity to journey through key passages of Scripture that will empower, guide and build a firm foundation for your faith.
Participate each week, look for hidden opportunities for gift cards, but most of all take time to learn, pray and strengthen your faith.
Exodus Metropolitan Community Church (EMCC), 1933 S. 27th St., Abilene
Entertainment - Shannon Roysden
Bring your favorite dish and share a meal. We will be electing officers for 2010! Officer and board member positions available! This is your opportunity to help educate the public, provide support to others and help move equality forward!
Sunday we begin Advent as we look forward to welcoming Christ into our lives. The weekly themes of Advent will be Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
What about you? As you reflect on Christ coming into the world at Christmas bringing to us God's Presence and God's Power, are you living with Hope for your future? Or are you living in despair and depression because of your circumstances or personal situation or condition? God's Love for us through Jesus Christ transcends all our problems and circumstances, all our situations and conditions! We can live with Hope for the future because God is personally present in our lives, and in our community.
How do I know? Because your witness as a community of faith is having an impact on you, on our community, and on those who come to worship with us every week. I see the positive changes. I see a real Christ Community being built up by the way you care for each other and by the way you reach out to the guests God sends our way, as well as your loving-kindness in your involvement of caring for those outside our church. Hope abounds within the people of Exodus.
Rev C
Community Gathering
Tuesday - December 1, 2009
Exodus MCC
7pm
Luminaries in remembrance of individuals affected by HIV/AIDS will be lit beginning at 6:30pm.
An AIDS Quilt panel will be on display.
STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
As we begin our 30th year as a church of Jesus Christ, every member and friend is asked to become involved in some way. Areas of service are available as well as the opportunity to make a financial commitment.
Approximately 82% of the budget was pledged last Sunday. Those who have not turned in a pledge for 2010 may email Rev at
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A pledge card, also available at church, can be completed and placed in the offering.
........AN OPPORTUNITY TO HELP.......
Beth and Lee need people who are willing to keep Sandi's children, Abby and Will, at their house from 6-9:30pm on Thursdays for the next 3 months. The children will be fed, bathed and ready for bed. If you are willing to volunteer see Lee or Beth.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
2009 HEB FEAST OF SHARING
CIVIC CENTER --- DECEMBER 8
Are you willing to share some time and volunteer at the 2009 HEB Feast of Sharing on Tuesday, December 8th at the Abilene Civic Center? Over 600 volunteers are needed for this community event that will serve a holiday dinner to more than 7,000 of our fellow Big Country residents. There will be great food, live entertainment, games and Santa for the kids, along with more than 30 service organizations on hand to provide information and guidance.
***See Terri S for information and to volunteer.***
Hearts of Exodus Snacks for the Homeless
Last year we began a project called "Hearts of Exodus" or snack bags for the homeless of our area. As the weather becomes colder, we need to get that going again. The following items are needed to add to what we have to make our opening round of 100 snack bags. If you wish to participate in this social justice ministry, please bring any combination and or amount from the list below on Sunday, November 29. Bags will be packed after church.
3 Boxes of Gallon Ziploc Heavy Duty Bags 87 Cans of Vienna Sausages (with pull open tab) 90 Packages of Trident White gum 88 packages of (six in a package) peanut butter crackers 84 Nature Valley Granola Fruit Bars 100 individual packages of peanuts
86 Capri Sun Packs
100 pairs of white cotton socks (bobby socks) Donations of coats and blankets will also be accepted.
Money donation will also be accepted if you are unable to get to the store. Give your donation to Shannon.
ABUNDANCE REPORT
- our contributions for November
11- 01- 2009 $1095.00
11- 08- 2009 $1810.95
11- 15- 2009 $1114.75
11- 22- 2009 $1044.46
Total $5065.16 (59%)
Unclaimed Opportunities - $3517.84 (41%)
Our monthly commitment for November is $8583.00
OUR PRAYERS.......
....for Zan's Nana's health in body and spirit
...for Beth Ann
...for all parents who are looking for answers
...for Cindi's healing
...for Julie's sister, Jeanine's healing
...for Momma Grubb
...for Lisa's recovery
...for Miriam and Mark Upton, our missionaries, and all those touched in Panama
Jesus says "ask and you shall receive." We ask for healing in the ways and in the areas God knows that we need and we give thanks for God's love and care of us all. _________________________________________________________
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or post your prayer request online.
Worship Participation
SPECIAL THANKS for Worship Participation this Coming Sunday...
Worship Participation Schedule - 29 November
In order to best prepare for worship, please check in with the worship facilitator no later than 10:30am Sunday
Sunday we begin Advent as we look forward to welcoming Christ into our lives. The weekly themes of Advent will be Hope, Peace, Joy and Love.
ABUNDANCE REPORT
