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.
Find Info for OroNaz Christmas Events and Family Projects at oronaz.org/advent.
NMI says, "Read a Good Book" during the Christmas Season by reading one of our world mission books available from Susie McCoy or Doris Libby. See Dec 8 bulletin for more info.
It's Upward Season! Upward practices begin the week of Jan 6 and the first game is Sat, Jan 18. Sign-up to volunteer on bulletin insert.
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.
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.
Financial Connection from our pastors and church leadership team (CLT). We are keeping the church family updated on our financial blessings and challenges. Please pray and/or give as God leads.
We are looking closely at how we steward the church’s finances and expenses. Our hope is that you will consider your responsibility in the area of giving. Thank you for listening and responding to the Lord. Our Pastor, CLT, Joey McCoy (Treasurer) and Finance Team welcomes your questions and feedback. Please email our Finance Team at finance@oronaz.org to start a conversation.
Projected budget March 2019-February 2020:
Needed for Month – November $79,262
Giving for November 2019 $76,687
Expenses paid in November 2019 $70,085
Needed Year to Date $640,194
Giving Year to Date $704,483
Expenses Paid Year to Date $683,195
Shares for Others Paid Year-to-Date
World Evangelism Fund $38,377.35
Pensions & Benefits $15,699.83
Education $15,699.83
District Ministries $27,910.59
