HOPE is on the way

Hope is an interesting commodity - even a tiny bit of hope can keep some people going. That's true for Jim Carey's character, Lloyd, in this scene from the movie "Dumb and Dumber".

Most people are not this optimistic. They see hope as wishful thinking and would rather base their outlook on what is realistic. "Plan for the worst and hope for the best" is their motto. But all of us hope for the best.

This Sunday, December 2nd, is the beginning of the season of Advent: the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. This year we will be focusing on the traditional themes of HOPE, PEACE, JOY, and LOVE. We'll begin with HOPE, but not the "wishful thinking" type of hope. Biblical HOPE is not a question of "if". It's a sure thing because it's based on God's promises. Instead, the focus is on "when" the promise will be fulfilled. I HOPE to see you there!

Advent Candle Lighting

Would you like to participate in one of our Advent services by having you family light the Advent candle? I'll provide you with a short script to read before lighting that Sunday's candle. Let me know ASAP.

Get Your Picture Taken for the Photo Board

We want your photo to be added to our board in the Fellowship Hall!

This Sunday, December 2nd​, will be another opportunity to have your picture taken by Anne Young. Just stop by Pastor Jeff's office before or after the worship service.

Times:
9:30-10:00 (prior to worship)
11:30-12:30 (following worship)

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Of course, you can always submit a photo of your own to Danielle in the church office

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Christmas Caroling!

This coming Thursday, December 6th, we'll be caroling through Twisp as a part of the "Mistletoe Madness" shopping night. We'll meet at the end of Glover Street near the big tree at 5:30 pm and then work our way down the street singing as we stop in at the different businesses. Plan on joining us for this festive way to spread the true meaning of Christmas through song!

Progressive Dinner

Now is the time to sign up to participate in our Annual Progressive Dinner. On Sunday evening, December 9th, we will be starting at the church for appetizers and then heading out to different homes for the main course and dessert. Be sure to sign up on the clipboards in Fellowship Hall so that you can be a part of this wonderful tradition.

Bringing Our Gifts to the King

The Worship Service on Sunday, December 16th will be extra special because it will feature everyone's gifts! 
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Although we will be highlighting our children in the program, we're hoping for this to be a multi-generational celebration. We invite anyone to share their gift as a part of our worship service. We'll also be turning the Fellowship Hall into a gallery for people to display their art, photography, needle work, wood working, etc.  Everything we've learned to do is a gift from God and can be used to give Him praise!

Sign up in the Fellowship Hall by Sunday, December 9th, to make sure you're included. Contact Mandy Schmekel for more information (509-341-4257)