SHOEBOX ELVES! On Monday night a group from UMW Circle 4 met to check boxes and complete some new ones for the time of dedica-tion on Sunday. You will see the boxes on display in the sanctuary this weekend, and then they will be delivered to a local collection site on their way to children around the world. Thank you so much for your help with this wonderful seasonal mission opportunity!

Elves at work: Top from left, Laurie Courtney, Sherri Mancil, Fran Jones, Vicki Emfinger, Mike Gaby & Susan Schmieg; Bottom left photo, Susan Schmieg & Sherri Mancil; Center; Susan Howell & Jane Howell; Bottom right, Mike Gaby

NOVEMBER MISSION FOCUS Foster Care & Adoption – Heart Gallery Photo Display

Our focus on Foster Care and Adoption continues with a Heart Gallery display of photos of children in our state that are legally available for adoption. The display will be set up in the church welcome area this Sunday, Nov. 13, through Wednesday, Nov. 16. We encourage you to bring family and friends to stop by to see the photos anytime during regular office hours. You will also find information about the Foster Care and Adoption process. Heart Gallery is presented by the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services. Visit https://mdcps.ms.gov/mississippi-heart-gallery to learn more about the critical needs of this mission.

DATES AT-A-GLANCE Thu., Nov. 10 Staff Meeting, 1:00 pm Fri., Nov. 11 10:45 ECLC Thanksgiving Feast in Fellowship Hall Sat., Nov. 12 Heart Gallery Display Set-up in the Church, 3:00 pm Sun., Nov. 13 November Mission Focus on Foster Care & Adoption, Heart Gallery Photo Exhibit of Adoptable Children Sun., Nov. 13 Morning Prayer Time, Holy Communion in the Chapel, 8:30 am Sun., Nov. 13 Elementary Choir Rehearsal, 9:10 am Sun., Nov. 13 Fellowship Time in the Welcome Center, 9:15 am Sun., Nov. 13 Sunday School / Cherub Choir Rehearsal, 9:30 am Sun., Nov. 13 Fellowship Time in the Welcome Center, 10:15 am Sun., Nov. 13 Worship, Children’s Choirs Perform, OCC Shoebox Dedication,

in the Sanctuary, 10:30 am Sun., Nov. 13 Honduras Mission Interest Meeting, 11:30 am Mon., Nov. 14 Pastel Society Meeting in the Recreation Building, 9:00 am Mon., Nov. 14 Finance Meeting, 5:30 pm Mon., Nov. 14 Executive Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm Tue., Nov. 15 St. Luke’s Hosts Wesley Lunch at Millsaps College, 11:30 am Wed., Nov. 16 Bible Study in Conference Room, 10:00 am Wed., Nov. 16 Prayer Shawl Ministry Meeting, 2:00 pm Wed., Nov. 16 Girl Scout Troup Meeting in Recreation Building, 5:30 pm Wed., Nov. 16 Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 pm Thu., Nov. 17 Staff Meeting, 1:00 pm Thu., Nov. 17 Fondren Unwrapped, 5:00 pm

Dear Friends,

As fast as it got here, November is starting to speed by. I

wanted to highlight a couple of important things to keep on

your radar over the next several weeks.

This Sunday, Nov. 13, we will dedicate our Christmas shoe-

boxes, always a fun time! Also on Sunday, Elizabeth Koestler

will begin a new Women’s Sunday School class that will

meet at 9:30 a.m., in the Church Library.

Thursday, Nov. 17, we will participate in Fondren Un-

wrapped, our neighborhood’s annual holiday open house.

We’ll have a space jump, a petting zoo in the front lot, and

host several choirs in our Sanctuary. Santa will even be avail-

able for pictures! The festivities start at 5:00 p.m.

On Sunday, Nov. 20, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we

invite you to turn in your financial commitments for the 2017

budget year. These pledges help our finance committee to

better anticipate our resources for the coming year. Also, that

evening at 5:00 p.m., we will join other Fondren churches at

Woodland Hills Baptist Church for our community Thanks-

giving service.

Then on Sunday, Nov. 27, we begin the season of Advent

with our Hanging of the Greens service. We will prepare our

hearts, as we prepare our sanctuary, to receive the gift of the

Christ Child.

Grace and Peace,

Ricky

Growing Faith, Sharing Hope, Abiding Love

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Rev. Ricky James, Pastor

November 10, 2016

“FONDREN UNWRAPPED” ON NOVEMBER 17 Next Thursday evening our neighbor-hood will be bustling with activity, lights, and various attractions as the merchants take part in this yearly event. Our front lawn will be bustling with the Bouncy House, a petting zoo (the camel will be back!), and hot cider

and candy treats for those who stop by. In addition to the outdoor activities, local school choirs will be performing in our sanctuary. This is a fantastic way for us to welcome visitors, show them our beautiful church home, and let them know about our weekly schedule and Advent activi-ties. There is a need for people to serve beverages, moni-tor the Bouncy House, and serve as greeters/ushers for those who come in to hear the music. You will have an opportunity to sign up on Sunday, email Priscilla Gaby at prisgaby@aol.com, or call her at (769)251-5383.

HONDURAS MISSION INTEREST MEETING 11:30 a.m., THIS Sunday, Nov. 13, at the church

If you’re thinking about going to Honduras, there will be a short interest meeting for next summer's mission trip this Sunday, November 13th, immediately after the worship service. There is no commitment at this time; this meeting is simply to gauge interest and distribute key information about the mission. If you have questions, please contact Hunter Upchurch (hunter.upchurch@gmail.com).

UNITED METHODIST STUDENT DAY We’ll Honor Our College Students on Sunday, Nov. 27.

This is the day we recognize and honor our St. Luke’s col-lege students during morning worship. We will also pub-lish their names and addresses in the church bulletin that day so that we can stay in touch and help them maintain a connection with their church home. Below is a list of the names of this year’s college students we currently have on our records. Please give us current addresses, additions, etc. You may email secretary@stlukesjackson.org, or call 601-362-6381. Laurel Bane John-David Bass Alex Hamlin Kate Hamlin Jesus Hernandez Baxter Howell Joe Humphries Carley Luke Hannah Luke Billy Rainey Lakin Thomas Taylor Thomas Drew Wheeler

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE 5:00 p.m., Sun., Nov. 27, at Woodland Hills Baptist Church

Our Fondren Community “Hill Churches” invite you, your family, friends and neighbors to gather at Woodland Hills Baptist Church to join in giving thanks for God’s gifts with prayer and song. A fellowship recep-tion will follow the service.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

“Parent’s Day Out!” Saturday, December 10th, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

“Parent's Day Out” will take place Saturday, December 10th, from

10-2. Children can come partici-pate in Christmas activities and

rehearse with Mrs. Helen! To register your child,

email leahbatson@yahoo.com. We also need volunteers for the event. If you are interest-ed, please fill out the sign-up card in Sunday’s bulletin, or email leahbatson@yahoo.com,

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

WORSHIP 10:30 A.M.

Isaiah 6:1-8

THIS WEEK’S JOYS AND CONCERNS

~ Prayer Concerns ~ Family & Friends of Kristen Bennett, shot & killed in Fondren

Joy Sanders, cancer

~ Births ~

~ Deaths ~ Vivian Bailey, November 9 (sister of Rev. Grady Bailey)

ATTENDANCE AND STEWARDSHIP WEEKLY REPORT

11/6/16

Sunday School 70

Worship 146

Tithes/Offerings Needed in 2016 $479,505

Tithes/Offerings Needed Weekly $9,221

Tithes/Offerings Received 11/6/16 $6,729

Tithes/Offerings Needed to Date $414,945

Tithes/Offerings Received to Date $397,099

Tithes/Offerings Difference to Date -$17,846

THANKS FOR WORSHIPING WITH US

Mattie Bracey Georgia Brown

Jean Brown Ginger Coleman

Sloane Smith Mr. & Mrs. David Hilyard

Linda Fulton Maxcine Winfield

Brooke & Matthew Mosow