Your Place in Ministry - December 6th

Communion Elements Pick-Up
Just a reminder that if you have requested a Communion Kit, please be sure to pick it up at the church by Friday, December 4th at noon. Thank you!

Church Office Holiday Hours
The church office will be closed December 23-25 for the Christmas Holiday. For the week of New Year's, we will be open for year end contributions through Thursday, December 31st at noon, then remain closed on Friday, January 1st.

Designs For Hope Volunteers
Dan Shirah is sending us information on Designs for Hope, who will need volunteers on Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 6-8 pm in the Fellowship Hall to pack solar cube packs for missionaries. There will be speaker, who will speak briefly about this ministry before the packing begins. Solar cubes produce electricity from sunlight and these will be sent to missionaries around the world. You can call the church office to sign up. Volunteers will be limited to a maximum of 17 people to allow for proper social distancing.

Advent Devotionals
This year Pastor Steve will have an Advent Devotion available daily through the church website, email and Facebook. We have a very limited number of Devotions that been printed for those who do not have internet access. Our members who are in facilities and were on the homebound list prior to COVID-19 will be receiving a devotional by mail. The remaining printed copies will be available beginning on Sunday, November 29th on the table by the Upper Room Devotionals next to the Fellowship Hall. If you know of a member who is homebound and does not have internet to access Pastor Steve's devotional, please feel free to pick one up and deliver it to them. Thank you for helping us to reach out to those at home this Advent season.

Seasons Greetings from the Jennie June Croly Study Club
Because of the pandemic, we will not be able to wish you a Merry Christmas in person this year. Our annual Christmas Coffee is postponed until December of 2021. Stay safe until we can see you again at the end of next year for an even better and long-awaited 50th Christmas Coffee. Until then, "We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year..."

Celebrate Recovery Sweatshirts
CR has a limited amount of sweatshirts they are selling for $25 each. The proceeds will go toward a community outreach Christmas project. Please see Shan Kay to purchase a CR sweatshirt and help them reach out to someone in our community.

Worship Tech Ministry Opportunities
The Worship Tech Team is currently looking for volunteers to assist in running the computer for the screens, the Sling for livestreaming and the soundboard. You will be taught everything you need to know and it is a great way to help in the production of our weekly services. If you're interested in joining our team, please contact Dan Shirah or the church office.

Sanitizing Station Locations:
-Fellowship Hall
-Sanctuary (in the Transept area)
-Christian Life Center (in the front near the Stage area/entrance to Welcome Center)
-Ceramics Room
-Conference Room
-Sunday School Building (Upstairs in the Restroom area)
-Upstairs (over the Church Office) in the hallway near the Women’s Study Room
-Youth/Children’s Room (upstairs over Kid’s First)
After cleaning your meeting space, please be sure to fill out the yellow card available at each station.

Stephen Ministry
During these uncertain times (financial stress, health concerns, loss of loved ones), you may find you need someone to talk to. A Stephen Minister is a congregation member who walks beside someone who is hurting due to a death, divorce, illness, family issues, etc. The Stephen Minister has been carefully selected and trained to serve in this role because of his or her caregiving gifts. He or she listens, cares, prays, supports, and encourages when meeting each week with his or her care receiver for as long as there is a need. These meetings may take place in person, by video or by phone. If you could benefit from the confidential, one-to-one care and support of a Stephen Minister or would like to obtain more information, please contact Martha Cusimano at 205-601-9124 or mmcusimano@centurytel.net.