Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to rush right past it. The stores went straight from Halloween to Christmas, and gratitude can get lost in the shuffle. But Scripture keeps calling us back to it: “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever” (Psalm 107:1). This year there is a lot for us to be thankful for as a church. We’ve seen people come to faith and get baptized, folks plugging into small groups and Bible studies, and God providing for us again and again. So this month, I want to encourage you to slow down and count those blessings, at home, around your table, and here together at the chapel.
One way we get to put that gratitude into action is our Christmas project. This year we’re starting a food pantry for families in our church and community who could use a little help. All month long, we’re collecting non-perishable items like canned goods, dry goods, and jarred items like peanut butter and jelly. The full list is on the flyer in this week’s bulletin. Just bring your items with you on Sunday, and we’ll put the bags together at our Thanksgiving dinner on the 22nd.
Men, join us for our Men’s Breakfast this Saturday, November 14th, at 7:30 AM. It’s a great way to start the weekend with good food, good fellowship, and time in God’s Word. Ladies, there won’t be a Women’s Tea this month since so many of you will be at the women’s conference this weekend, but we’ll see you next month.
Our new church T-shirts were a hit last Sunday, with 30 sold! If you didn’t get one yet, they’re available at the Welcome Center after services for $20 each, in Gun Metal Green and Gun Metal Grey.
Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Dinner: We’re gathering as a church family for a Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, November 22nd, at 6 PM in the church sanctuary, where we’ll also pack food pantry bags together. There’s no need to sign up, just bring a Thanksgiving side dish or dessert to share and come hungry!
Israel Trip: Join Pastor Chuck for a 10-day Biblical tour of Israel, November 6–15, 2027, visiting Tel Aviv, the Sea of Galilee, the Dead Sea, and Jerusalem, with land packages starting at $2,699 per person (airfare is separate). To sign up, go to the Israel page, download the PDF, and fill out the registration form. Then mail it to Frosch Travel with your $500 deposit by March 1, 2027, and talk with Pastor Chuck if you have any questions.
This Sunday
We’re in Revelation 14 this Sunday. I hope you’ll join us, and bring a friend.
Ways to Serve
Christmas Decorating: We’re getting the church ready for Christmas on Saturday, December 5th, at 9 AM, and we could use your help. Whether you love hanging lights or just want to carry boxes, there’s a spot for you. Many hands make light work, and it’s a fun morning together. You can sign up here.
Prayer and Care
We’d love to pray with you. If you have a prayer request or are going through a hard season, you can share it here, or grab one of us after service on Sunday. You don’t have to walk through it alone.
That’s it for now. See you Sunday.
Pastor Chuck
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 AM: Men’s Breakfast
- Now through November: Food pantry collection (bring items on Sundays)
- Sun, Nov 22 · 6 PM: Thanksgiving Dinner in the sanctuary
- Sat, Dec 5: Christmas Decorating Day
- Sat, Dec 12: Pancake Breakfast
- Mon, Dec 14: Women’s Christmas Party
- Thu, Dec 24 · 4 PM: Christmas Eve Service (one service only)
- Thu, Dec 31 · Time TBD: New Year’s Eve Worship Service
- Mon, Mar 1, 2027: Israel trip deposit deadline