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Dear Clarkesville First Family, What is God’s will for our lives? Paul shares with us in 1 Thessalonians that there are three things we should do to be in God’s will through Christ Je-sus. We are to be joyful always, pray continually and give thanks in all circumstances. Is it truly possible to always be joyful? I believe the answer is yes. Keep in mind there is a difference be-tween being happy and being joyful. Happiness is a human emotion. There will be times in our lives due to certain circumstances that we will not be happy. As believers in Christ there should not be any circum-stances that steal away our joy. This joy that Paul is speaking about is the joy that only Christ can give. This joy sustains us as we go through our journey. There is a Christian song entitled, “I’m Trading My Sor-rows.” One verse of the song says, “I’m trading my sorrows, I’m trading my shame, I’m laying it down for the joy of the Lord.” This song describes what it means to be joyful always in Christ Jesus. Is it truly possible to pray continually? I believe the answer is yes. Our life should be about prayer. This does not mean that we have our heads bowed and eyes closed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It means we need to have a prayerful attitude. This attitude is built upon acknowledging our dependence on God, realizing His presence within us and determining to obey Him fully. We will then find it natural to pray frequent, spontaneous, short prayers. A prayerful attitude is not a substitute for regular times of prayer, but should be an outgrowth of those times. Is it truly possible to give thanks in all circumstances? I believe the answer is yes. Trust me, I know life can be difficult. There are days when we want to throw up our hands and give up. As believers in Christ we know that God can and will meet our needs. Let me share two different notes from church members who shared with me recently what they were thankful for. “I am thankful for this day and for being alive.” “I am thankful for my life and for waking up everyday and for having Christ in my life.” From these two examples we can give thanks in all circumstances. During this Thanksgiving season, I want to encourage each of you to be joyful always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. On behalf of my family we are truly thankful for God allowing us to serve with each of you here at Clarkesville First United Methodist Church. From my family to your family, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Pastor Keith, April, Meagan and Jordan

“Be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Sunday Night Fellowship We meet weekly at 6:30pm at different local restau-

rants. Buy your own meal, sit wherever you’d like, and

get to know others in our church family.

November 3 - Wendy’s November 10 - Your Pie

November 17 - Fresco’s November 24 - Zaxby’s

Jetsetters Come for a complimentary lunch and fellowship, Tues-

day, November 5, at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall.

Notice the time change. We will eat around 12:15. We

are having ham, mac-n-cheese, green beans and ap-

plesauce. I will be sharing about Thankfulness. Please

let me know if you need a special dietary meal.

(Christy@clarkesvillefirstumc.org)

Christy Hinson

Director of Adult Ministries

Ladies Lunch Bunch

Monday, November 11, the Ladies Lunch Bunch will

meet at the church at 10:30 am. We will leave at 10:45

on the bus. We are going to The Cupboard Café in

Dillard. Please make your reservation with the Church

Office (706.754.2677) by noon on Friday, November 8,

or email Christy@ClarkesvilleFirstUMC.org.

Kite Stribling: Meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 2:00pm. November meeting at The Connection. Contact: Wanda Westmoreland Friends in Faith: Friends in Faith meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 6:00 in the Admin Bldg. Contact: Sandy Blake

The UMM will meet Thursday, Novem-ber 7, at 7pm. We will honor Veteran's Day with a program on the history and traditions of Arlington National Ceme-tery. $5 for the meal. Paul and Musa Johnson are presenting the program.

Christmas Cantata “Have You Heard” by Joel Raney is a can-

tata that revisits the Christmas story us-

ing the Celtic style. There are familiar

Christmas carols, but also some familiar

Christmas texts set to beloved Irish and

Welsh folk songs. These, combined with

original music and scripture-based narra-

tion, complete a surprisingly refreshing re-telling of the

Christmas story. Join us at either the 8:30 or 11:00 wor-

ship services on December 8th for the presentation of this

wonderful cantata. A meal celebrating the chancel choir

will follow the 11:00 service in the Fellowship Hall.

Paula Gibson

Director of Worship Arts

Christmas Activities A schedule of seasonal events will be provided soon in the

bulletin and on the website so that you may plan ahead

for all the exciting Christmas events at the church!

Christmas Advent Luncheon The annual Christmas Advent Ladies Luncheon sponsored

by the Friends in Faith Circle will be Saturday, December 7

at 11:30am in the Church Fellowship Hall. Please see any

Friends in Faith member to purchase your ticket(s) or call

the church office. The price per ticket is $10.00 If you

would like to decorate a table, please contact Lisa Nichol-

son or the Church Office. Tickets will not be available at

the door.

Santa’s Mailbox Our annual Santa’s Mailbox is sponsored by the Friends

in Faith Circle. You can “mail” Christmas cards to people

in the church. No addresses needed, names only. Please

alphabetize cards, secure with a rubber band, and place

with payment in the decorated mailbox located in the

Sanctuary, the Connection and the Fellowship Hall. Make

checks payable to Friends in Faith. Proceeds go to this

UMW Circle’s mission projects. November 24—December

22, $1.00 for 5 cards. If you need a current list of mem-

bers, please call the church office.

FELLOWSHIP

In His Service, Susan Weidner, Director, CFUMC Preschool

“Rooted in faith, growing in love"

During the month of November our preschoolers will be learning about thankfulness. They will learn that Daniel was thankful when God sent an angel to close the mouths of the lions and Jonah was thankful when God sent a big fish to rescue him. They will learn that God revealed His Secret Rescue Plan (the Messiah) to Isaiah and we are all thankful for Jesus.

The Children's Ministry is going great this fall! We are still seeing upper 20’s in numbers and learn-ing more and more about Jesus, the Bible, global missions, and how to grow closer to God! We re-cently had our first parent workshop that covered the topic of setting boundaries with screens and technology for our kids. It was such a blessing to minister to our church families in that way. Trunk or Treat on October 31st was a great turn out! We are selling t-shirts as a fundraiser for our Children's Ministry. Sales will end November 7th. To order, please email courtney@clarkesvillefirstumc.org or come by the church office.

We will be having a fall festival for our kids on November 16th from 12-2PM. We are excited to continue ministering and learning this year!

Courtney Young Children’s Director

Second Story Youth It's been an exciting Fall season for our youth group! Our youth

have been extremely active with a Fall Retreat, a visit to White Oak United Methodist

Campground for an old fashioned camp meeting experience, and fund raising for our

upcoming ski trip! Thanks so much for all the thoughts and prayers that have been

directed towards our youth. The Holy Spirit continues to move as God works to grow

us into Disciple makers.

We're excited for the upcoming holiday seasons - we will have a Thanksgiving meal,

Christmas parties, gift giving, a Progressive Dinner, and many more hours of fellow-

ship and study as we dive into the Word! We are thankful once again for all blessings our church family is sending our

way.

Bailey Tam

Youth Director

YOUTH & CHILDREN

The Connection Service is growing. Through heart-felt worship we are enjoying Sunday worship with our church family. We would love to get more volunteers to help in the Connection on Sunday mornings. We are always looking to add members to our Worship Team, our Audio/Visual Team, Ushers, and Greeters. If you are interested in serving during the 9AM Service, even if you usually attend another service, please contact me so we can get you involved!

For His Kingdom, Courtney Young

Director of Contemporary Worship

JETSETTERS

November 5 Tuesday | 12:00pm

Complimentary Lunch

12:15 Lunch

12:45 Thankfulness

THE CONNECTION

OLDER ADULT MINISTIRES | OWLS

LOVELY

CHRISTMAS

EVENING

December 12 Thursday | 6:00PM

Catered Meal, $15 each RSVP: Christy Hinson

Christy@clarkesvillefirstumc.org FEATURING

HEATHER STRACHAN

FALL HARVEST What a marvelous event!

We had wonderful food, fellowship and entertainment.

Thank you to all who participated!

All Sunday School classes meet from 10:10-10:50am. At CFUMC we have classes for “all ages and stages of life!” Children’s classes meet in the Children’s Ministry Department above the Legacy Hall. Youth classes, for middle and high school ages, meet on the second floor of The Connection. The classes for our young people provide a solid foundation for growing in faith. For adults, classes meet in several buildings … The Upper Room, Pilgrims, Seekers, and Good News Fellowship classes meet in the Legacy Hall. The Aldersgate Class meets in the Admin Building. Our young adults, (post-high school-college age) the Planters Class, meets in The Connection. Our 20’s-40’s class, Meant for More, also meets in The Connection. Each adult class studies different topics, so you are invited to visit and discover where you can grow best!

Wednesday Discipleship Hour

6:30pm, Legacy Hall (except as noted)

Sign Language thru Nov. 20

This is a beginner course but all skill levels are invited to attend! You will be able to use what you learn in our community and on a mission trip to Jamaica next summer!

Admin Bldg, led by April Cox

“Genesis” thru November 20

Explore the book of Genesis to rediscover the stories of Adam, Abraham, Jacob and others that are founda-tional to our faith. Bible alone needed with about 8 chapters of reading per week.

Led by Dr. Brian Shelton

Women’s Study & Fellowship “I’m Waiting, God” by Barb Roose

thru November 20 A new opportunity specifically for women! This study focuses on women in the Bible who had to wait on God. Their stories will “breath fresh hope and practi-cal next steps in your life.” Discover how waiting on God can draw you closer to Him.

Led by Julia Runkle

GriefShare Support Group

Thru December 11 1:30PM, Wednesdays,

in the Legacy Hall

Pastor Keith is leading this new support group for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. The group will offer supportive fellow-ship and has a comprehensive educational com-ponent that will provide intentional guidance to help you rebuild your life. The group is open to the community, too, so please share with others who might benefit from this special time together. Each session “stands alone” so you can come any time.

Pastor’s Bible Study Tuesdays | 1:30PM

Legacy Hall

Beginning November 5, Pastor Keith will lead a “deep dive” into a book of the Bible, fostering discussion and a greater understanding of the text. This is an ongoing study and you are wel-come to attend whenever you are able.

GROW

NO Bible study, GriefShare, or dinner/classes/choirs Nov 26-27. We are thankful for all who

participate in our spiritual growth small groups and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving, present your request to God. Philippians 4: 6

Lu DeMore, recovering at home

Reba Harrison, recovering at home

Miriam Iossi, recovering from surgery

Allison Owen, recovering at home

Mark Medernach, moved to Florida

Etta Johnson, recovering from surgery

Our condolences to Jim & Susan Weidner and family on the deaths of her uncle and great-aunt

Our condolences to Garnett & Jean Hulsey on the death of his sister, Betty Gordon

Our condolences to Annette Lee and family, on the death of her husband, Tim

Relatives and Friends of our members:

Debra McCoy, James McCoy’s mother, in ICU in North Dakota

Brooke Pietrapaolo Card’s husband, Eddie, stage 4 kidney disease

Susan Roughton, Maryette Mixon’s cousin, medically-induced coma

Kayla Wright, Etsel & Sandy Shell’s granddaughter, recovering from surgery

Tracy Steck, Etsel & Sandy Shell’s niece, in ICU following surgery

Our Stephen Ministry caregivers and their care receivers

Our CFUMC Preschool ministry

Missionaries associated with our church family: Jeff & Holly Higgins Robinson, now stateside (Shari H. Collins),

Petrit & Meredith Kemp Lleshi, now stateside (Rev. & Mrs. Tony Kemp)

All men and women of the Armed Forces

The leadership of our church and our government

United Methodist Missionaries and Mission Centers we support:

Nancy Carew—missionary in Liberia

Wallins UMC—small church on a circuit in the Red Bird Missionary Conference in Kentucky

Joy Center—Community Center in the Red Bird Missionary Conference in Kentucky

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group

The prayer group meets each Tuesday morning in the Connection at 9:15 a.m. for one hour. We have many prayer warriors in our church and we would like for any of you

who feel inspired to come join us in lifting up members of our congregation and community that are requesting prayer. Remember God loves a praying church!

PRAY

1 Eugenia Burke

3 Ken Fenton

4 Eric Challenger

4 Kelly Greene

4 John Steinhauer

9 Stephen Bennett

9 Judy Thompson

10 Gage Massey

10 Katie Shelton

10 Peg Staples

11 Jill Gallagher

12 Jeanie Cook

13 Christine Budd

13 Don McLain

13 Charles Ramsey

14 Wendy McNair

14 Margaret Stabler

15 Kadie Hudgins

15 Vicki Washington

16 Mike Callahan

17 Daisy Holcomb

19 Miriam Strong

21 Angel Farmer

21 Chris Quillen

21 Carol Rundberg

23 Judi Hill

23 Sonnie Riggs

24 Abigail Hotard

24 Audrey Hotard

25 Barry George

The deadline for information you would like to have included in the next edition of the Grapevine is always the 3rd Wednesday of the month. For the DECEMBER newsletter, please send any information by November 20 to our newsletter editor, Christy Hinson, at this email:

christy@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

♥ ♥ ♥

1 Dee & Lynda Petty

3 Arthur & Marilyn Davis

3 Patrick & Angel Farmer

5 James & Ann Hayes

5 Brent & Patti Nicholas

10 James & Susan Weidner

14 Paul & Musa Johnson

27 Lewis & Patsy Hinely

We are overwhelmed with so many expressions of love and concern during our time of Lu’s sickness. Your cards, notes, calls, visits, emails, various expressions and gifts have brightened our days. We continue to see Lu’s progress and hope-fully will have her back home soon. One more thing which sustains us is your constant prayers. We have seen many evidences of miracles. We count it a high privilege to be a part of this loving church. Keep praying. Love, Phil and Lu Habitat for Humanity thanks CFUMC for our donation to their building fund. Clarkesville Soup Kitchen thanks CFUMC for our donation to the soup kitchen. Julie Young thanks the preschool, staff and members for attending the session on “Healthy Boundaries in a Screen-Driven World”.

25 Katrina Staples

27 Jim Kiger

27 Jeff Spivey

28 Kathy Jewart

30 Holmes Harrison

30 Marty Simmons

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

MAILBOX

CommUnity Thrift Store Recent gifts to the community were $1,250 to CFUMC

Future Facilities Fund; $400 to Foothills Counseling;

and $850 to Habersham County United Way. Would

you like to serve with this ministry? Drop by during

business hours and observe the process, get a little on-

the-job training, and then decide if you would like to

help regularly! Donations are gladly accepted during

store hours, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-2pm. Tax re-

ceipts are available.

Food 2 Kids Our UMC Connectional Group mission project is

Food 2 Kids, which provides weekend food for 208

students during the school year. We have added 4

additional students! Do you recall that when we be-

gan we served 46 students?!

The annual cost to sponsor one child is $275 - but

any amount is appreciated! Donations are accepted

year-round. Drop your gift in the offering or bring by

the Church Office, just note it “Food 2 Kids”. Thank

you for your continued support!

To help with Food 2 Kids, come to Ebenezer UMC

in Hollywood on Friday mornings at 9:00am. Packing

AND delivering will both be done on Fridays. NOTE:

November 21 is a DOUBLE-BAG day, so packing and

delivering will be done on Thursday, this week only!

Mission Team

This is one of many Clarkesville First United Methodist

Church’s local outreach ministries. Participation is

open to all. Building a ramp with the Mission Team

provides a great opportunity to serve Christ. If you

would like to help with a project, contact Jerry Med-

lock or Dave McClure.

Stephen Ministry Through one-on-one caring and confidential relation-

ships, those who are hurting receive the love, care, and

support they need. For more information, or for a confi-

dential referral to a Stephen Minister, please contact the

Church Office.

Meals On Wheels We share the responsibility among five teams to cover our

church’s commitment for the five “first” days of each

month. Drivers commit to the same weekday each month

for six months, with the exception of July. A BIG

“Thanks!” to our August-Dec. drivers! It’s time to sign-up

for the January-June rotation! Contact Jennifer in the

Church Office if you would like to serve as a delivery team.

November 1, Friday: Annette Lee

November 4, Monday: Don & Susan Griffin

November 5, Tuesday: Gloria Agnew

November 6, Wednesday: Roy Finocchio

November 7, Thursday: Jerry & KK Medlock

Habersham Detention Center

Ministry The Torch Worship Center oversees this ministry, howev-

er, local churches - like CFUMC - recognize the importance

of this work and collaborate in various ways. If anyone is

interested in serving, please contact CFUMC Prison Minis-

try Coordinator, Ellen Boyd. She can provide the list of

requirements for visitation to the detention center.

Family Box Packing

Wednesday, November 13, volunteers will pack the

collected items for the Christmas Child Shoeboxes from

6:30 - 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.

SERVE

Intercessory Prayer Have you been thinking about ways to improve your prayer life? We have just the place for you! It is our Tuesday Morning Prayer Group which meets from 9:15-10:15am in The Connection. We come together and pray in one accord. If praying out loud is not in your comfort zone, no worries. You are welcome to be a part of this group! If you have any questions, contact Miriam Iossi.

Fleece Blanket Ministry This ministry makes blankets for the children at Murphy Harpst. The group will meet on Tuesday, November 5, at 10:00am, in The Legacy Hall. These are easy-to-make, no-sew blankets. You only need to tie knots! If anyone would like to donate kits to make blankets, it would be most appreciated! Contact Jean Hulsey for more information.

Skeins of Love Prayer Shawl Ministry If you would like to join this group, but don’t know how to crochet or knit, we have talented ladies ready to teach you. We also have knitting needles, crochet hooks, yarn and love to share. We meet on Thursdays at 10:00am in the Connection. Prayer shawls may be the main purpose, but this group does so much more! Small comfort squares, hats for chemo patients, scarves, etc. There is a project for every skill level! If you know of someone who would benefit from one of our gifts, please contact the Church Office. Skeins of Love has just sent the Redbird Mission Conference a warm and wonderful gift of 41 winter hats, all hand-made with love and covered in prayer! They continue to reach out and bless those in our community here, in our country, and around the world!

Bridging

Generations Thank you for your

generous giving towards the

Bridging Generations Faith Commitment

General Budget Total 2019 General Budget: $732,121.00 Monthly Need (Avg Per Month) $61,010.08 Budget Income thru Sept. 30 $491,448.00

Future Facilities Fund Account Balance as of October $80,988.78 Mortgage Balance as of Sept. 30 $984,022.82

Communion Sunday Special Offering Tradition

As you come forward to receive communion, you may place your donation on the altar rail. The offering

for November will be given to Habersham United Believers (HUB). HUB is a local non-profit dedicated to

transforming individuals and our community, with a special focus on at-risk youth.

PRAYER

GIVE

Liturgists in Worship: November 3 Sally Shelton November 10 Jim Watson November 17 Marjorie Waters November 24 Wyatt Nicholson

Ushers: 8:30 Megan Teague, Shari Teague 11:00 Charlie Walker, Stan Wilbanks, Steve Wilks

Trustees

Sunday Lock-Up: Unlock Garnett Hulsey Lock Sherry Callahan

Children’s Church: 9:00/11:00 Worship: If you would like to volunteer, contact Courtney Young.

Evangelism Ministry Visitation: November 3 Annaclair and Jim Kiger November 10 Gloria and David Agnew November 17 Mary and Calvin Wilbanks November 24 Beverly and Jerre Harvard

Fellowship Breakfast: Fellowship Hall (9:30am) Sunday School Classes rotate November 3 Aldersgate November 10 Pilgrims November 17 Seekers November 24 Upper Room Connection (8:30am) Alison George

Altar Flowers:

November 3 Emmaus November 10 open November 17 Table of Bounty November 24 Table of Bounty

Ministers of Faith Our Congregation

Pastor Pastor Keith Cox keith@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Director of Older Adult

Ministries, Evangelism

and Communications

Christy Hinson christy@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Director of Youth Bailey Tam bailey@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Director of Children and

Contemporary Worship

Courtney Young courtney@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Nursery

Nursery Assistants

LeAnne Challenger Stephanie Nicholson

Emily West Rebekah Jennings, Sarah Jennings

and Reid Kafsky

Preschool Director/

Teacher

Preschool Teachers

Teaching Assistants

Susan Weidner preschool@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Linda Angel, Deann Cranford Angel Farmer, Karen Taylor

and Katie Whitmire Kellen Jenkins, Cerra Charleston

Director of

Worship Arts

Paula Gibson paula@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Pianist Sandra Barge

Volunteer Organist Robin Wilks

Sound Technician Mike Young

Admin Assistant

and Director of

Discipleship

Jennifer Boydstun, UM Deaconess

jennifer@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Financial Secretary Sandie Gore finance@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Volunteer

Receptionist Team

Linda Camp, Bruce & Judy Forbes, Beverly Harvard, and

Wanda Westmoreland

Custodian, Main Campus

Custodial, Connection

Maintenance

Ricky West Pam’s Cleaning Service

Ken Iossi

Congregation, please be

reminded that in accordance

with church policy, all gifts,

signage/posters, wall/door

decor shall be presented

to the Trustees for approval

prior to installation.

STAFF

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Regular Sunday Morning Schedule*

8:30am Traditional Worship Service—S

9:00am Contemporary Worship Service—C

9:30am Fellowship Time—FH

10:10am Sunday School Hour (Children, Youth, and Adult Classes)

11:00am Traditional Worship Service—S

Saturday, November 16 12n-2:00pm Children’s Ministry Fall Festival - FH

Sunday, November 17 - Blessing of OCC Shoeboxes *Regular Sunday Morning Schedule 5:30pm Youth Worship Team - C 6:00pm Youth - C 6:30pm Fellowship Dinner - at Fresco’s Monday, November 18 9-12:00n Staff meeting 1:30pm Worship planning 5:15pm Hab. West Visitation & Singing 6:00pm SPR Committee Meeting - AB 7:00pm Church Council - AB Tuesday, November 19 7:00am Youth Breakfast - Stoney’s 9:15am Prayer Ministry - C 1:30pm Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study - LH 6:00pm Friends in Faith UMW meeting - AB 6:00pm Praise Band Practice - C Wednesday, November 20-Grapevine Deadline

1:30pm GriefShare Support Group - LH **Regular Wednesday Evening Schedule

Thursday, November 21 7-8:00am Men’s Breakfast -Crossroads Café 9:00am Food 2 Kids Double Bag Pack/Deliver-EUMC 10:00am Skeins of Love Prayer Shawl Ministry -C Saturday, November 23 2:30-4:30pm Children’s Play Rehearsal-S/FH Sunday, November 24 *Regular Sunday Morning Schedule 6:00pm Family Advent Fest/Hanging of the Green-FH & S 6:30pm Fellowship Dinner - at Zaxby’s Monday, November 25 9-12:00n Staff meeting 1:30pm Worship planning 5:15pm Hab. East Visitation & Singing Tuesday, November 26 9:15am Prayer Ministry - C 6:00pm Praise Band Practice - C Wednesday, November 27 - Office closed

Thursday, November 28 - Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, November 29 - Office closed

FH = Fellowship Hall LH=Legacy Hall

C= The Connection

S = Sanctuary AB = Admin. Bldg Attention! Community use of

facilities is not listed on calendar due to space limitations. To minimize conflicts,

please check your proposed date & time with the office’s main calendar before

scheduling an event or meeting.

Regular Wednesday Evening Schedule**

5:15pm Joybells

5:30pm Family Fellowship Night Meal - FH

6:00pm Children’s Choir

6:30pm Discipleship Classes (Adults/Youth/Children)

6:30pm Ensemble Choirs

7:30pm Chancel Choir

Sunday, November 3 – Communion & All Saints *Regular Sunday Morning Schedule 12n-1pm Reception for Perry & Cecile Boykin-FH 6:00pm Youth - C 6:30pm Fellowship Dinner - at Wendy’s Monday, November 4 9-12n Staff Meeting 5:15pm Thrift Store Board meeting - C 6:00pm Trustees - AB Tuesday, November 5 7:00am Youth Breakfast - Stoney’s 9:15am Prayer Ministry - C 10:00am Fleece Tie-Blanket Ministry - LH 12:00am Jetsetters -FH 1:30pm Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study - LH 6:00pm Praise Band Practice - C Wednesday, November 6 1:30pm GriefShare Support Group - LH **Regular Wednesday Evening Schedule Thursday, November 7 7-8:00am Men’s Breakfast -Crossroads Café 10:00am Skeins of Love Prayer Shawl Ministry -C 7:00pm United Methodist Men - FH Sunday, November 10 **Regular Sunday Morning Schedule 10:10am Starting Point Class 12n Worship Team Planning Meeting - FH 5:30pm Youth Worship Team - C 4-8:00pm Youth - Dahlonega for worship gathering 6:30pm Fellowship Dinner - at Your Pie Monday, November 11 –Veterans Day 10:30am Ladies Lunch Bunch - The Cupboard Café, Dillard 6:00pm Finance Committee - AB Tuesday, November 12 7:00am Youth Breakfast - Stoney’s 9:15am Prayer Ministry - C 1:30pm Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study - LH 2:00pm Kite Stribling UMW meeting - C 6:00pm Praise Band Practice - C Wednesday, November 13 1:30pm GriefShare Support Group - LH 6:30pm Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing - FH **Regular Wednesday Evening Schedule Thursday, November 14 7-8:00am Men’s Breakfast - Crossroads Café 10:00am Skeins of Love Prayer Shawl Ministry - C

CALENDAR

Clarkesville First United Methodist Church 1087 Washington Street, P.O. Box 365,

Clarkesville, GA 30523 Office: (706) 754-2677 FAX: (706) 754-1276

e-mail: office@clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Website: www.clarkesvillefirstumc.org

Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

8:30 am- 12:00 pm, Friday

Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00pm, daily

THE GRAPEVINE, NOVEMBER 2019

Sermon Series

Rev. Keith Cox, Senior Pastor

"BIBLICAL THANKSGIVING" November 3 | Luke 7:36-50

Giving Thanks for Jesus’ Forgiveness

November 10 | 2 Chronicles 20:1-37 Giving Thanks for God’s Faithfulness

November 17 | Daniel 6:1-28

Giving Thanks, Despite the Cost

November 24 | Luke 17:11-19 Giving Thanks, Intentionally