CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

Join us for a Christmas celebration December 7th beginning at 4:00 PM.  The Sunday School and Children's Choir will present "Bows of Holly", a Christmas musical about giving. Following the program, we will enjoy our 2nd Annual Christmas Party.  Chili cook-off, hotdogs, smores, hot chocolate, games, crafts, Christmas caroling and fun!  (Check out the sign-up sheets)  You won't want to miss it!

As part of the outreach for the musical, we will be making toiletry kits to be given out at Union Mission before Christmas. Please bring in the following items:  TRAVEL SIZES-- toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, soap (liquid or bar), mouthwash, shaving cream, aftershave, combs, toothbrushes, razors.  We hope to make about 150 kits.

The Sunday School is presenting the musical "Bows of Holly" for this year's Christmas program. 

Practices will be held as follows:

November 16 (3:00-4:00 PM)
Scene 5 - Chuck, Sophie, Holly, Savannah, Corey, Girlfriends, Readers

November 23 (3:00-5:00 PM)    
All Scenes - All
except nativity cast and younger grades

December 6 (10:00 AM - Noon)           
All Scenes - ALL, including nativity cast and younger grades


(2-3 year old class will not be participating - only 4's and older)

Please contact Becky Burns (416-9269) or Janet Stoker (467-9698) if you have any questions.


WHAT'S HAPPENING @ APOSTLES?

Offering Envelopes for 2009 
The adult and children offering envelopes are on the table in the Fellowship Hall. Please pick up your envelopes. If you have any questions, contact Rodney Haberkorn.


Church Clean-Up and Cookout

There will be a T.L.C. clean-up at church and a cookout on Saturday November 15. Please bring garden tool, cleaning rags, vacuums as we will be working inside and out. Menu and sign-up are in the Narthex. Please RSVP by November 12th. For more info, contact Bonnie Block at 482-3627.


Operation Christmas Child
Apostles’ Christmas ministry has started! We are trying to fill shoeboxes filled with toys, personal hygiene items, clothing, and most importantly, prayer to children around the world. All boxes must be returned by November 16 so that they may be shipped overseas to arrive in time for Christmas. More info is available at the display in the Narthex.




OTHER WEEKLY MINISTRIES

Pray The Dawn
Wed's 6:30-7:30AM
Come to the quiet of the sanctuary every Wednesday morning.  You may pray alone or with someone, silently or aloud.  You may come and go as your time allows in the morning. Pastor Carl Mahler is present each Wed. 

Saturday Morning Men's Coffee
What are you waiting for? Come to church on Saturday morning from 7 to 8AM for the worlds' best cup of coffee and some good conversation. All men are welcome! Need more info? Please visit our Ministries page.

Women's Bible Studies
The Ladies Tuesday Bible study will start a DVD series on the Holy Land this Tuesday, July 8. We meet in the annex every Tuesday from 9:00–10:30 AM, and childcare is provided. Please call Tracy 421-2531 or Linda 547-8856 for more info.



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