November 30, 2025

PRAYER CONCERNS: John & Jane Calaway, Richard Decker, Tressa Dickerson, Braycen Douglas, Brian Douglas, Charlotte Dunham, Sue Evans, Joan Halsey, Mary Harshman, Claire Heavner, Donnie Houchins, Jeanne Howard, Jim & Judy Kallal, Marge Lamb, Ralph Piper, Nora Renoud, Rusty & Jeana Sealock, Jim Stark, Bill Van Hoose, Randy Alloway (Friend of Chamberlain family), Karen Birch (John Birch’s sister), Chloe Birdsell (Friend of Wilson family), Janie Bishop (David Bishop’s sister), Jan Buhrmann (Friend of Wilson family), Terry Collins (Angie Ruebush’s father), Denny Dell (Friend of Brokaw family), Greg Dyer (Kevin Dyer’s son), Helen Sue Hendricker (Kathy Hull’s aunt), Dennie Hull (Jack Hull’s brother), Pat Lehr (Steve Lehr’s sister), Diana McCartney (Friend of Evans family), Zoey O’Leary (Friend of Wilson family), Robert Wilson (Rachel Cawthon’s father)
With Sympathy: Missy Borrowman

Coffee Talk, Tues, Dec 2, 10:00.

Christmas Caroling Update: Due to a scheduling conflict with other events in the community, our Christmas Caroling for Sun, Dec 7, has been canceled.

Board Meeting, Tues, Dec 9, 6:00.

CWF Bible Study, Thurs, Dec 11, 9:30 at Janice Barton’s home.

Elder/Staff Dinner, Sunday, Dec 14, 5:30.

The 100th annual Christmas Cantata will be Sunday, Dec 21, 5:00.  Calling all kids grades K-4th!!! Kids are invited to sing a song in the 100th Cantata! We will practice at the beginning of Sunday School. Contact Kayla Boren for more details!

Youth Group Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, Dec 21, following the Christmas Cantata. The Hart family has graciously opened their home for us.

Christmas Eve Service, Wed, Dec 24, 9:00 p.m.

There will be no Hangout 45 during December due to scheduling conflicts.

Youth Group will not meet on Sunday, Dec 14 & 28, due to scheduling conflicts.

The December, January, February edition of Our Daily Bread devotional can be found on the sanctuary mantels.

Please be careful while walking in the church building and be vigilant of those who need assistance due to the sidewalk and ramp construction.

CWF Bazaar - Saturday, December 6, 7:30-1:00

Treasure Chest We will be taking your donations for our indoor yard sale on Wed & Thurs, Dec. 3rd & 4th, 7:30 - 5:00, and on Fri, Dec 5th, 7:30 until noon. Please be sure your sale items are in good, clean condition. We are looking forward to offering our usual treasures of jewelry, glassware, kitchen goods, household items, books, TOYS, shoes, purses, bedding, small appliances, small furniture pieces, outdoor items, tools, and seasonal decorations. We will have a special section for Christmas decorations, so sort yours as you begin your holiday prep and let us offer your overstocked items to our shoppers! The only clothing we can take will be Christmas/holiday pieces of all sizes. We will accept coats. They will be available in the foyer for free. If you enjoy sorting/setting up for sales, please consider coming to help during the donation times listed. Are you able to work on sale day, Saturday, December 6? We need cashiers (easiest job ever,) sales assistants (add up and bag the purchases,) and roaming greeters to make our guests feel welcomed! Our beloved clean-up crew would also be thankful for your help after the Bazaar ends! All of our proceeds go to area non-profits. Your contributions of donations or your time are very much appreciated. If you have questions or can offer to assist, text or call Kathy Curfman at 217-248-5214.

The Country Store will be ready to accept baked and homemade items on Thursday afternoon, Dec 4, and all day Fri, Dec 5. We would love to have all items before Friday noon so they can be put in containers. If you have any questions, please contact Bev White 285-2420 or Barbara Fosco 285-2608.

The Gift Room will be accepting items that you no longer use but are in good condition to pass on to another shopper. Also, any handcrafted items will also be welcomed.

We are taking orders for ½ pound containers of $6 cheese olive nut and $5 pimento cheese spreads. Contact the office or place your order at the coffee table by Nov 30. You will pay and pick it up at the Bazaar.

Tickets for the Love Raffle quilt and other items are available. 1=$2. 3=$5. 6=$10. 10=$18. See Joyce Lemons or Charlotte Dunham!

FCC ADOPT- A- FAMILY 2025

The Outreach Ministry is again participating in the Adopt-A-Family program. 2025 has continued to be a tough year for many, and we hope to spread some joy this year to local families in need. Each family receives a food voucher, hygiene products and requested gifts.

INSTRUCTIONS On Nov 30, the sanctuary Christmas tree will be decorated with color-coded tags. Find a tag (or tags) with a gift you are willing to purchase, take it off the tree, fill out the bottom section, detach, and place it in the basket at the table. Please write legibly so we can track down gifts if needed!

Please return wrapped gift(s) with tag no later than Sunday, December 7th to the annex. NOTE: If your gift includes several items, it is very helpful to put all pieces/items in one box or gift bag and attach the tag to the outside of the box/bag.

Monetary donations in offering are also appreciated. Please mark your check or envelope “Adopt-A-Family.” The funds will be used first for presents that are not returned, then for gift cards for groceries.

TIMELINE
Sunday, Nov 30 – select tags from the decorated tree in the overflow room/sanctuary.
Sunday, Dec 7: deadline to return wrapped gifts with tags on the outside.
We realize the turnaround is short. After getting your tags, you have about 2 weeks to get your gifts to the annex. Also, the Outreach Ministry encourages you to SHOP LOCALLY! Please only participate if you can meet the deadlines.

Note: We will be giving food vouchers this year instead of accepting food donations.
QUESTIONS: contact Judy Losch at 217-248-7595 or Jenna Hull at 816-604-8923
All donations are due back to the church or annex by Dec 7.