Final Annual Thanksgiving Offering received today. Please make checks payable to OroNaz, writing “Thanksgiving Offering” on the memo line, or give online at oronaz.org by clicking on “Give” at top right of page. Thank you so much for your generosity!
Beginning Next Sun, Dec 1, the Season of Advent Worship Theme is “Between Two Worlds.” Advent means “coming.” In this season of God coming in Jesus we will look back to the loving movement of God’s incarnation as Savior; turn our attention to the present company of the Holy Spirit; all the while, practicing the coming promise of New Creation. Using the five historical themes of Christ’s advent (hope, faith, joy love, peace) our worship services will contrastthe present worldly kingdom which we have deemed ourselves rulers over, alongside the established yet unfolding kingdom of God. Hope shines as light in the darkness as Emmanuel “God with us” chooses a seat next to us instead of the heavenly realms. This reality brings the heart of God into focus as a relentless love that steps into our crumbling kingdoms, to offer a whole new way to live and breathe and have our being.
IT'S UPWARD SEASON! We have just finished our first Evaluation, but this is just the beginning. Our 2nd and last Evaluation is Sat, Dec 7, from 9am-12pm. Upward practice begins the week of Jan 6 and the first game is Sat, Jan 18. Sign-up to volunteer on bulletin insert and put in Offering bag.
Please Consider Bringing Pies for Serenity Thanksgiving Dinner! If you can help, please sign up on insert and put into offering basket or sign up at the table in the courtyard. Please drop pies off at the church on Wed, Nov 27. Thank you! Dale Marsh (680-2040)
TREE LIGHTING SERVICE Sun, Dec 1, 6pm. Let’s kick off the Christmas season together. Children are singing! Bring cookies to share. No ornaments needed this year.
WOMEN ALIVE UPCOMING EVENTS:
· GIRL’S NIGHT OUT, Fri, Jan 10, 6-8:30pm;
· GOD’S LOVE, a 7-week study written by Patty Clark, begins Tues, Jan 14, 10am or 6pm, in Fellowship Hall; materials: $7. Watch the bulletin for further information.
· BIBLE ART JOURNALING is recessed for November and December; it will resume January 24, 2020.
BIG Thank You from Krysi Riggs who reports that “the needs for
Axiom-OroNaz Youth Thanksgiving Dinner have been filled!" She said everyone was so "awesome" who stepped up and "filled the list of needs in just one week!" Thanks for your tangible and visible care of our youth!
Children’s Clothing Swap is rescheduled to Sat, Jan 11, 9am—12pm, in Fellowship Hall. Bring all the clothes your kids have outgrown and trade them in for clothes that fit them. For every piece of clothing you bring, you take a new one home! All clothes will be sorted and
organized; you won’t have to dig through piles. You will never have to buy clothes again! We help each other out; that’s what being a community is all about!
ORONAZ SERVICES are now live-streamed! Check it out at oronaz.org/stream.
Please Note: You may be in view of the camera if you walk in the Sanctuary during the service.
PLEASE HELP YOURSELF TO EAR PLUGS at Foyer counter, if you may need them.
GRIEFSHARE, a special weekly seminar/support group for people grieving the death of someone close, continues Sundays, 2:30-4:30pm, in the Pastors’ Conference Room. This is a place where you can be around people who understand the pain of your loss and how you feel. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. Materials fee $18 (scholarships available). Contact Sue O’Hanlon (533-7464 ext 231)
BETRAYAL AND BEYOND, a women's group designed to provide valuable tools, biblical wisdom and testimonies by courageous women who found hope, help, and encouragement post betrayal, meets Mondays, 6-8pm, in Conference Room. Vicki Maskell (530-788-8820)
HEALING TEAM: For prayer or healing, we will find a time that works for you: Larry Byrns 693-1995 . Mikey Bryce 534-9781 . Suzanne Sweet 533-3046