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PILGRIM SUNDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2020 | 10:00AM

Thanksgiving at Plymouth by Jennie Augusta Brownscombe

You will be able to find the live stream on FCC's Facebook and YouTube pages or on the FCC website:

• http://youtube.com/FirstCongregationalChurchofHouston • https://www.facebook.com/firstconghouston/ • http://www.fcc-houston.org

Join Rev. Jonathan Page for the in-person service at 10am in the Park. Bring Your Own Drum!

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PRELUDE Improvisation M.J. Gallop RINGING OF THE CHURCH BELL WELCOME Rev. Jonathan Page

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HYMN All People That On Earth Do Dwell

PRAYER BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY Neelima, Sesha, Adi, and Veda Duvvuri Mary Holloway SCRIPTURE Psalm 65 Greg Kelley

Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed, O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. Happy are those whom you choose and bring near to live in your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas.

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By your strength you established the mountains; you are girded with might. You silence the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples.

Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy.

You visit the earth and water it,

you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide the people with grain, for so you have prepared it. You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness. The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.†

SERMON “Pilgrims at 400” Rev. Jonathan Page

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HYMN We Limit Not the Truth of God

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PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER (using debts/debtors)

Our Creator, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.†

BRING FORTH OUR GIFTS AND OFFERINGS Beverly Carson The preferred method of giving electronically is through Zelle. Zelle is available through most major bank apps under transfers and incurs no additional fees to either the donor or FCC for the gift. To use Zelle enter the following charity address: financialsecretary@fcc-houston.org and include your name and fund you are contributing to. [Please make multiple transfers if you are contributing to multiple funds.] If you are visiting FCC, reach out to Rev. Jonathan Page (jon@fcc-houston.org) to learn more about the church and its ministries. He would be happy to meet with you via Zoom, Skype, or over the phone.

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HYMN For the Fruit of All Creation

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OUR MISSION

Welcome all into an inclusive community; Seek to follow Jesus’ teachings; Search for more truth and light; Support one another on our faith journeys; Strive for peace and justice.†

BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Now Thank We All Our God arr. Al Travis

Coffee, Tea, and Conversation Following Worship Services Today Via Zoom We will be having a virtual Coffee, Tea, and Conversation following service each Sunday. Here is how to join. Click on the link below and enter the password beneath the link. If you don' have Zoom, you can download it at https://zoom.us/download. To join by phone dial +1 346 248 7799 and enter the Meeting ID.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86165554923?pwd=WXFheEQzakV5Q1ZvV1BScUlDUDljdz09 Meeting ID: 861 6555 4923 Passcode: 547066

WORSHIP NOTES: THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS TODAY WERE DONATED BY Naomi and Charles Black in recognition of our Pilgrim Heritage. MUSIC COPYRIGHT INFO: All music is reprinted under permission of our OneLicense.net account #A-727634.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Anna Serrano and the family of Aida Leticia Morales Serrano (Anna’s sister); Clara Joy Collier (Cassie and Jeff Collier’s newborn); Scott and Darla Morrison (Peggy Hennig’s son and daughter-in-law); Skye Crumpler; Verita Duncan (Robin Stilwell’s friend); Cynthia Blackwell (Janice Van Derbur’s friend); Mary Thomas (Mona Rhines’ friend); Vrian Shirk (Carlene Shirk’s son); Erin Roberts; Phyllis Hengst (Jane Bradbery’s dear friend); Jennifer Schafer (Michael Schafer’s daughter-in-law); Dana Muñoz and her family (Janice Van Derbur and Linda Noyes’ good friends); Voelkel family (Naomi Black’s friends); Dr. James Hollis (Michael Schafer and Ellen Benninghoven’s good friend); Chris (Paola’s friend); Joe King (Michael Schafer and Ellen Benninghoven’s friend);Tiffani Murphy (Heather Davis’ friend); Melissa Murry; Becky and Murry Witcher (Janet Rexroad’s dear friends); Jary Earl (Jim Earl’s sister-in-law); Lucy Maves (Jessica Seff’s friend); Diane Brahm; Claire Cardwell; Leon Wehunt (friend of John and Linda Fosseen); Dianne Bub; E.G. “Jay” Ruoff (Jamie Strong’s father); Nancy and Bob Been (Naomi Black’s friends); Jennifer Chapin (Robin Stilwell’s friend); Dr. William Riley (dear friend of Michael Schafer); Fran Smith; Frances Davis (Mary Harper’s friend); and all of those who are unable to be with us today.

† As an inclusive and open faith community, we attempt to convey gender neutral images, terms, and language of God. However, some hymns, anthems, and scriptures from the past will not be changed.

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FORMING OUR CHRISTIAN FAITH FCC SUNDAY SCHOOL Godly Play Story are shared via YouTube Today, we heard the Godly Play Parable of the Good Shepherd. Unlike when we are in the classrooms, all ages are welcome. The video can be found on FCC’s YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1ODaC8jgRMD5KZVA7cL_A Sunday School Resources: Coloring sheets for the Lectionary readings this fall now through November 22. https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:62e2e833-05a9-4ee3-af42-12fffd4b824a#pageNum=1

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS TODAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, AT 7PM VIA ZOOM The focus text will be Isaiah 64:1-9. Stirred by Isaiah’s intercessory pleas, we will affirm the grounding of Advent’s hopes in God’s holy and sometimes hidden purposes. The references can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Un45En6K_vaLEgqiRhipC70GUW4VR-2y/view?usp=sharing We will take a one-week break on Thanksgiving weekend.

Time: This is a recurring meeting Sundays at 7pm Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85633892742?pwd=UEw0blVsYzFhR2MyR1VVY0FyNmlNZz09 Meeting ID: 856 3389 2742 Password: 803121 Dial in: 346 248 7799

IN-PERSON OUTDOOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES We will continue in-person outdoor services now through December 20. If there is drastic weather or temperature change (under 50 degrees) or rain predicted, we will publish an email blast by noon on Friday cancelling the in-person service.

NEXT WEEK: FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Sermon: “Keep Awake” – Rev. Jonathan C. Page preaching Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

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BRING YOUR OWN DRUM! WORSHIP SERVICE IN-PERSON OUTDOORS TODAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, AT 10AM IN THE PARK Even though we won't be singing today, we can make a joyful noise together. If you are attending the in-person service at FCC and you have your own drum, percussion instrument, or some other sort of noise maker, bring it with you and be led in a rhythmic group drumming experience. Grab your mask, bring your own lawn chair, and practice social distancing. Contact MJ Gallop at mj@fcc-houston.org with questions.

BREAD FOR THE JOURNEY We are losing another wonderful FCC family we all love dearly. Neelima, Sesha, Adi, and Veda Duvvuri will be moving to Seattle, WA, December 19, 2020. Please join us in wishing them the very best.

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS! DEADLINE TODAY, NOVEMBER 22 Each Christmas season, we garnish the Meeting House with beautiful poinsettias. This year’s process will be a little different due to COVID-19. Each plant is $11 again this year, and we would like to shower the Meeting House with poinsettias. To place your order, click on the following link: https://www.fcc-houston.org/flowers/, submit your form, and payment instructions will be emailed to you. You will be able to use Zelle (preferred), Online Giving Option, or mail a check. The plants will be delivered to each donor during the Thanksgiving holidays. Deadline to order is November 22. Contact Jane Bradbery at office@fcc-houston.org or call 832-367-0717 with any questions.

NOON MID-WEEK PRAYER SERVICE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 AT NOON VIA FACEBOOK At noon on Wednesdays, Rev. Jonathan Page will lead a brief prayer service using Facebook Live. To attend the service, go to the FCC Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/firstconghouston). We look forward to seeing you there!

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THANKSGIVING PIE ORDERS Thanks to everyone who ordered a pie. Payments will be received by DipJar upon pick-up. Price is $20 per pie with profits helping to fund the CE program’s Advent Festival on November 28th. Contact Krysia Lynes at krysia@fcc-houston.org.

FIESTA FRIDAY! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7PM IN THE PARK The FCC Hospitality Board invites you to join your friends or make new friends at Fiesta Fridays! Join us for happy hour IN THE PARK so we can all raise our glasses and toast to staying connected during this time of crisis in the world. So, bring a bite to eat, a beverage, your lawn chair and mask, and head over to FCC to see you friends and meet new people! Please practice social distancing. Contact Diane Foote at dfoote52@yahoo.com or Phyllis Roberts at phyllis_roberts@hotmail.com.

ADVENT FESTIVAL SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 11AM ON CHURCH LAWN Please plan to join us for an all-ages, outdoor Advent Festival (weather permitting) on the FCC lawn. Our activities this year will include making Advent Wreaths for our homes and decorating an outdoor Christmas tree at FCC. Hand sanitizer will be available. There will be cider, hot chocolate and cookies to enjoy. We are hoping to use materials gathered from our natural environments and garden – so if you can delay pruning your holly, yupon, pine, and magnolia until closer to that time, we would be very grateful for those materials. We would also be very pleased with long grasses or long-leaf pine needles, dried flowers, vines, and/or pinecones that you may collect over the course of the coming weeks. Don’t forget to wear your mask and practice social distancing. Contact Krysia Lynes at krysia@fcc-houston.org.

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

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SEND US YOUR CHRISTMAS THEMED PHOTOS AND VIDEOS SUBMIT BY DECEMBER 6 Since COVID-19 makes it difficult for all of us to make plans to physically be together this Christmas holiday season, and if you are missing everyone like we are, getting to see smiling faces celebrating this season would be exciting and uplifting. Please send in your Christmas photos/videos for this year or past Christmases now through Sunday, December 6. Your images/videos will be shown during the on-line worship services each Sunday beginning December 6 through December 20. If videos are under 25MB, email them to FCChtxmediapc@gmail.com or use https://forms.gle/od6GBK6Tx5vkBcZx6 to upload larger videos using Google Forms. Contact Bob Sander at resander2@gmail.com with any questions/concerns.

START COLLECTING TOYS FOR MAM'S CHRISTMAS SHARE!! Christmas Will Be Here Before We Know It!! So, the time is here to start collecting toys for MAM's (Memorial Assistance Ministries) Christmas Share Toy Drive. We will be collecting unwrapped toys starting on Sunday, November 15th, in the boxes provided during the in-person outdoor worship services. Should you prefer to donate cash or check, there are envelopes for that on the front of the boxes, or you can use Zelle (preferred) or Online Giving Option. Make sure you note “MAM Christmas” on memo line or in ‘Comments.’ There are also gift suggestion sheets available which cover ages 1 thru 13. The children receiving these toys are truly in need and have been vetted by the counselors at MAM. Contact Carlene Shirk at 281-728-8868 with any questions.

CHRISTMAS FUND OFFERING SPECIAL OFFERING ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 During December, we receive the final church-wide offering of the year. The Christmas Fund for the Veterans of the Cross (VOC) and the Emergency Fund is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that grants us an opportunity to recognize and honor those who have served and continue to serve in lay and authorized ministries of the United Church of Christ. Your donations will help many people during this Christmas season. To make a donation, you may use Zelle (preferred), Online Giving Option, or mail a check. Please note in the comments “VOC – Christmas Fund” and also on the memo line of your check. Official offering date is Sunday, December 20.

FCC MISSIONS GIVING IN 2020 The Board of Missions 2020 budget is $18,432 which is intended to be distributed, on behalf of FCC members, to charitable organizations serving people outside the church which are in need. The Board of Missions has historically prioritized organizations which serve the local community, are associated with the UCC, or are actively supported by FCC members.

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Here is a summary of FCC’s 2020 Mission giving to date. • Memorial Assistance Ministries - $4000 • RaiseUp Families - $4000 • Back Bay Mission (UCC) - $2750 • United Campus Ministries - $2000 • Fairhaven Food Pantry - $1000 • Hurricane Laura Relief via UCC South Central Conference - $2000 • Slumber Falls (UCC) - $1400 (in addition to $1400 from FCC general fund) • Settegast Heights Thanksgiving - $350 • Unallocated Balance - $932

The Mission funds shown here are just one of several ways FCC serves our broader community (e.g., Endowment also provides grants to service organizations). If you are interested in more information on FCC’s Mission giving and how these organizations serve our community, please contact Chuck Stilwell (chuckstilwell58@gmail.com or 406-491-1129).

UPDATE ON THE FCC BENEVOLENCE FUND FCC’s Benevolence Fund is still available for financial emergencies. The application process is confidential and brief. During the COVID-19 crisis we have dispersed over $13,000 to more than 25 recipients. We have assisted individuals and families, both inside and outside the church, for items such as rent assistance and essential living expenses. We are also pleased to acknowledge several substantial recent donations. Please contact German Amador – Chairperson at amador.german.jr@gmail.com.

MAM NEEDS YOUR HELP! The Resale Store and warehouse have reopened for clients and are very short on volunteers. They also need pantry donations, furniture, and houseware donations for the Resale Store. See below for more details how to help.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DURING COVID-19 Here are the current volunteer opportunities, for working to assist in the Houston community during 2020 and COVID. Contact Carlton at jcarltoncook@gmail.com and Chuck at chuckstilwell58@gmail.com if you know of any volunteer activities during this time, and/or if you are interested in being on a “FCC volunteer” email distribution list. Current Opportunities: There are opportunities which relate to an increase in food distribution to those in need, as well as other non-food opportunities. All opportunities described below have been vetted by someone with FCC, and those requiring their volunteers to interact with others must carefully follow social distancing protocols, with masks and gloves required when working with others. There are several NON-CONTACT Opportunities (e.g., mask-making), as well. Here are some options for volunteers, with current opportunities in BOLD below: Memorial Assistance Ministries (MAM) – MAM needs your help! The Resale Store and warehouse have reopened for clients and are very short on volunteers. Volunteers are urgently needed to sort and tag merchandise, stock shelves and racks, and assist with sales. The Resale Store was closed for many months, resulting in a serious loss of revenue to fund client programs. The store’s continued viability is vital to MAM’s ability to keep helping families in need. You can help!

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• They are asking for volunteers for ONE THREE-HOUR SHIFT between now and the end of the year. MAM is following all safety protocols – masks and sanitizer are provided, social distancing is practiced, and the number of shoppers allowed in the store is controlled to avoid crowding. Volunteers may request to limit their service to areas not frequented by the public. A signup link and calendar is provided here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45A4A92EA7F85-fall1. If you have any questions please contact volunteer coordinator Stephanie Tippitt at stippitt@mamhouston.org. MAM needs pantry donations! As they are seeing more clients needing family assistance, there has been a rise in demand for pantry donations. These are the items that they are requesting:

24 Chicken Lunch Packs 24 Trail Mix / Nuts 24 Protein Bars 24 Fruit Strips 12 Laundry Detergents 12 Anti-bacterial Spray Cleaner 24 Dishwash Soap

Any donations you can bring will be most gratefully received! If you bring them to the MAM services wing between 10 and 4 on weekdays, you may have to ring the buzzer but someone should be at the reception desk to help. Or you can bring donations to the donation door to the left of the Resale Store and just let them know it’s for the pantry. MAM also needs furniture and houseware donations for the Resale Store! Your donations will magically turn into store proceeds that fund 37% of MAM’s programs and services to help families in need. You can bring donations to the MAM donation door at 1625 Blalock Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays between 10am and 3pm; or, especially for furniture, you can call and MAM will send a delivery truck to pick it up and haul it away! Baker Ripley – Baker Ripley is hosting food distribution fairs at various locations in Houston. They will have two to three per week through December and “need as many volunteers as we can get to prepare food bags and distribute to neighbors directly into the trunks with no contact.” These opportunities and one other, with details and schedules can be found at this link: https://volunteer.bakerripley.org/recruiter/501/OppDetails/1848/COVID-19-Food-Distribution/

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ECHOS (Epiphany Community Health Outreach Services) – ECHOS is a Houston based non-profit in Southwest Houston that provides a wide range of health and social services as well as a food pantry for immigrant and low-income communities. FCC supports ECHOS with funding. ECHOS needs volunteers for a food distribution that they do every Tuesday and for packaging and preparing that food for distribution on other days. To volunteer at ECHOS go to http://echos-houston.org/support-echos/, or call Jennifer at 713-705-9718. This news video provides a good picture of ECHOS food pantry service: https://abc13.com/covid-covid19-coronavirus-echos/6135467/

Kathy Cook and Mary Harvey preparing for the next food distribution at ECHOS.

Kids’ Meals, Inc. - Kids’ Meals, Inc. serves poverty-stricken children across the city. Normally, they deliver about 3,000 meals each weekday. Now, there is so much demand that they recently dropped off nearly 7,000 meals in one day. Volunteers are needed to work in the warehouse, in the “kitchen” preparing meals, or as delivery drivers. Also, you and your family can make kids’ lunches in the comfort and safety of your own home! Instructions for this opportunity are here: https://kidsmealsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/PAGE-2-DIY-Lunch-Pack-Instructions-7-13-20.pdf and https://kidsmealsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/DIY-Bag-Decorating-Instructions-1-1-20-1.pdf. For more information or to sign up as a Kids’ Meals volunteer, go to https://kidsmealsinc.org/take-action/volunteer/ or contact Carlton Cook at jcarltoncook@gmail.com or 713-705- 1947. Conveniently, you can sign up for a volunteer time slot on their online calendar. Heights Interfaith Food Pantry (https://himfoodpantry.org/home/volunteer/) Volunteer opportunities are available at different times every week. Once you sign up as a volunteer, they have a convenient Sign Up Genius online to schedule your service times. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator Guillermo Garza has been volunteering there. Houston Food Bank is crowd sourcing delivery drivers to get food to hungry people: https://crowdsourcerescue.com/campaigns/home/190?scope_campaigns=190. Contact Krysia Lynes at krysia@fcc-houston.org with questions.

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Masks Needed - Face masks are needed by several organizations, particularly for children. If you are willing and able to make, find, or buy masks, please contact Chuck Stilwell at (chuckstilwell58@gmail.com, 406-491-1129) or Robin Stilwell (stilwell.robin@gmail.com or 713-702-9448). We can provide several mask patterns for those who have the will and skill to sew some. Here is a photo below from volunteer opportunities of FCC members and friends:

FCC contributed to home fix-up and storm clean-up project recently with Back Bay Mission in the Biloxi, Mississippi, area.

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FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF HOUSTON

10840 Beinhorn Road - Houston, Texas 77024 Phone: 713.468.9543 | www.fcc-houston.org

The Reverend Jonathan C. Page, Senior Minister | jon@fcc-houston.org Krysia Lynes, Director of Christian Education | krysia@fcc-houston.org

M. J. Gallop, Minister of Music | mj@fcc-houston.org Stevie Berryman, Director of Handbells

Jane Bradbery, Office Administrator | office@fcc-houston.org Gary Wurl, Financial Secretary | financialsecretary@fcc-houston.org

Terry Smith, Wedding Coordinator | weddingcoordinator@fcc-houston.org Maggi Tucker, Minister of Music Emerita | hymnal@fcc-houston.org

Church Officers:

Moderator: Anne Amador | anamador@earthlink.net Vice Moderator: Pat Rickey | patrickey2@att.net

Treasurer: Shawn Gleason | treasurer@fcc-houston.org Clerk: Denise Zoch | darz@singindog.com

Board of Christian Education: Naomi Black | naomih.black@gmail.com Board of Communications: Sydney Isaacs | sydneyrisaacs@gmail.com Board of Church in Society: Roxanne Taylor | rstaylor50@gmail.com

Board of Deacons: Lynette Ross | mlynetteross@gmail.com Board of Hospitality Co-Chair: Diane Foote | dfoote52@yahoo.com

Board of Hospitality Co-Chair: Phyllis Roberts | phyllis_roberts@hotmail.com Board of Missions: Chuck Stilwell | chuckstilwell58@gmail.com

Board of Trustees: Tom O’Neill | twoneill@hotmail.com At-Large Members:

John Fosseen | fosseen@sbcglobal.net Eric Toskey | daddyeric@me.com

UCC Delegates: Doug Bernard | doug.bernard@live.com

Jane Holland | jdh9231@gmail.com Darlene Jones | djones8740@aol.com Krysia Lynes | krysia@fcc-houston.org

Sue Earl | jearl8925@sbcglobal.net

In case of emergencies, contact Rev. Jon Page at 203-815-3816.

FCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. We joyfully welcome everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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https://www.facebook.com/firstconghouston/PRELUDE Improvisation M.J. GallopRINGING OF THE CHURCH BELLWELCOME Rev. Jonathan PageHYMN All People That On Earth Do DwellBREAD FOR THE JOURNEY Neelima, Sesha, Adi, and Veda Duvvuri Mary HollowaySCRIPTURE Psalm 65 Greg KelleyPASTORAL PRAYERBENEDICTIONFORMING OUR CHRISTIAN FAITHFCC SUNDAY SCHOOL

ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSADVENT FESTIVALSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 11AMON CHURCH LAWNCHRISTMAS FUND OFFERINGSPECIAL OFFERING ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20MAM NEEDS YOUR HELP!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DURING COVID-19