This week in worship:
Date 22-Nov
Theme: Listen to the Truth
Plan: Dan Edwards
Speak: Thanksgiving Service
Piano: Ruth Anderson
PA: Eldora Engebretson
Acting Deacon: Dean Speer & Carrol McCans
PPT: Heather Featherstone
Greeters: Dean Speer & Lloyd Bierer
Nursery:
Planners/Presiders: Please send copies of your worship services to Eldora Engebretson, Heather, and the person scheduled to do your PowerPoint (check the schedule) as soon as possible. This is especially important if you are doing new hymns that are not as familiar to the congregation.
Information for the 2016 Church Directory needs to be given to Eldora Engebretson – please make sure your most current information is what she has and if you are willing to share a birthday, share that as well.
Friday, November 20 – Youth Event @ 7:30 pm: AZ Ice in Peoria. Meet at the ice rink to get skates for the 7:45 pm session. See the information flyer at church or contact Holli or Luis for more information.
Sunday, November 22 @ 9:00 am at TBW – Congregational Conference to approve 2016 budget and sustain commission leaders.
Saturday, December 5, 10:00 am @ Phoenix Central: Mission Center Conference. This is the last day to submit your name to be a delegate to World Conference. Email Sherrie Sims bennettsims@hotmail.com to let her know you are coming and if you want your name to be added to the list for delegates.
World Service Corps is an international volunteer ministry of Community of Christ, committed to offering volunteer opportunities for leadership development, disciple formation, and cultural immersion. Applications are being accepted through 31 January for anyone interested in serving as a volunteer in 2016. Apply and get more information about World Service Corps. If you have questions, e-mail wsc@CofChrist.org, or call (816) 833-1000 ext. 2241.
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Hymn Practice Videos:
The new hymn for this week is CCS 67, “Fountain of All Revelationâ€. Click here to view and practice:  https://youtu.be/DYswj5QlNy0
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