December 1, 2024

PRAYER CONCERNS: Marie Awbrey, Carolyn Casteel, Richard Decker, Tressa Dickerson, Brian Douglas, Sue Evans, Melba Foster, Marjie Guthrie, Joan Halsey, Jim Kallal, Harold Loyd, William Miller, Sharon Rahe, Tom Robinson, Carol Schwartze, Rusty & Jeana Sealock, Search for Associate or Youth Minister, Linda Armstrong (Carol Schwartze’s sister), Ann Bell (Cindy Chamberlain/Linda Baumer mother), Raeleigh Bess (Nanette Bess’ granddaughter), Karen Birch (John Birch’s sister), Janette Payne Brown (Judy Dunham/Carole Elledge niece), Dennie Hull (Jack Hull’s brother), Heidi Robinson Jackel (Friend of Debbie Houchins Gouran), Bradyn Jensen (Leecia Carnes family), Pat Lehr (Steve Lehr’s sister), Earl Phillips (Eleanor Jenkins’ family), Steve Young (Friend of Bev White)

Christmas Caroling, Sun, Dec 8. Be at Crossroads by 4:45. We will divide and visit the nursing homes and homebound. Upon return to Crossroads we will have dinner.

99th Annual Christmas Cantata, “I Call Him Lord”, Sunday, Dec 15, 5:00. Grades PreK – 3rd grade are welcome to join. If interested please contact Niki Dixon 417.392.0729. Practice begins Dec 1 during Sunday School & Children’s Church.

Christmas Eve Service, Tues, Dec 24, 9:00.

2024 CWF Christmas Bazaar to be held on Sat, Dec 7, 7:30-1:00!
*We will be setting up our Treasure Chest indoor yard sale on Wed-Fri, Dec 4-6 from 8:00–5:00. You may come to help unpack, price, and distribute our donated items during the week, and/or come on Sat, Dec 7, 7:30–1:00 to assist shoppers and add up purchases. We also need helpers to pack up leftover items beginning at 1:00. If you have questions, please call Kathy Curfman at 217-248-5214.
*Do you have items to donate for our indoor yard sale, the Treasure Chest? If so, please bring them to the Crossroads gym Wed-Fri, Dec 4-6, 8:00-5:00. Call Kathy if a different time is needed. We will not be taking clothing but will accept winter coats, Christmas wear, and warm accessories. Toys in like-new condition are encouraged! Please do not bring large furniture, large appliances, computers, TVs, nor printers.
*The Country Store will be ready to accept all baked and homemade items on Thurs afternoon, Dec 5 and all-day Fri, Dec 6. We would love to have all items before Noon on Friday so they can be put in containers. If you have any questions, please call Bev White at 285-2420 or Barbara Fosco at 285-2608.
*The Gift Room will be accepting those items that you no longer have a use for but are in good condition to pass on to another shopper. Also, any hand-crafted item will be welcomed.
*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 2024
The Outreach Ministry is again participating in the Adopt-A-Family program. 2024 has continued to be a tough year for many, and we hope to spread some joy this year to approximately 25 local families in need. Each family receives a food voucher and requested gifts.

INSTRUCTIONS On Nov 24 and Dec 1, 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 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 8th to the annex. NOTE: If your gift includes several items, it’s 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 24 and Dec 1 – select tags from the decorated tree in the overflow room/sanctuary.
Sunday, Dec 8: 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.

All donations due back to the church or annex by Dec 8.