In this issue: Scheduled Meetings November Events Prayer Concerns “Sharing a Ray of Hope and A Hand of Love.” Church Info: Church Office: 276-1894 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm (Closed during lunch) [email protected] Our Staff: Senior Pastor: Rick Oliver Associate Pastor (Youth): Joseph Jurado Administrative Assistant: Anita Lewis OUR WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Sunday School for adults 9:45 a.m. Breakfast time for 3 years through 12th graders 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday school for 3 years through 12th grade dismissed during morning worship 11:05 a.m. Sunday middle school youth 6:00-7:30 P.M. Wednesday high school youth 7:00-8:15 p.m. Wed. programs for children & adults 7:00 p.m. In Memory: Elaine Allen Went to be with Jesus on Nov. 13, 2003 Elaine we will miss you but we know you are busy making beautiful music on the Golden Grand Piano God had waiting for you in your mansion.  Thank you for being part of our lives.

November is the month for reminding us to be thankful for all the things we have. LOVE LOAVES Love loaves will be gathered on November 2nd.  The offerings will go to World Vision for hunger relief.        Visit Word Vision's web page for details about where the funds go.                                                           FALL SOUP LUNCHEON AND HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR Friday and Saturday November 7 & 8   featuring quality crafts.  Come stock up on Christmas gifts and new decor items for your home.  If you want to particpate by showcasing some of your work, please contact the church office. BUSINESS MEETINGS ANNUAL business meeting:  November 2nd - after the morning service Annual Report *Requires Adobe Reader If anyone has problems loading this document, I can E-MAIL it to you instead. Board of Christian Education:  Thurs. Nov. 6th at noon Board of Trustees:  Tues. Nov. 18th at 7 p.m. Music Committie:  November 24th  at  6 p.m. MARK YOUR CALENDARS Operation Christmas Child shoe box drop-off :   November 17-23 Hanging of the Greens:  December 7 COATS FOR KIDS 2003  sponsored by the Salvation Army and the Agape House in Hermiston, are taking donations of new and gently used coats for those in need in our area.  They can be dropped off here in th ebox in the entryway until November 2 CHRISTMAS PROGRAM A Children's Christmas program is planned for December 14th.  "Christmas Snapshots" began practicing mid-October.  If your child plans to participate, or you have questions, please contact Karen Demianew for information (276-5756)  This is open to children 3 years old through grade five. Animal Costumes are needed.  Also PHOTOS for this program wioll be taken on November 12, 26 and Dec. 3.   Parents, please make sure your child is in attendance. Final rehearsal:  Saturday December 13th - 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (parent shopping opportunity) 1$ Meals Meals are still being served on Wednesday nights for the easy price of only $1.00.  Please volunteer to help with clean-up  so that the cooks and servers can go directly to Bible Study.  Thanks to the Wards and the Phelps's for the wonderful job of providing a great dinner each week for only $1.00 per person.  Phenominal! PICTORAL DIRECTORY Plan for December 17-18 to have your family picture taken. Olan Mills is providing a free pictoral directory and 8 x 10 picture for those who have their portrait taken.  Additional photos may be purchased.  Watch later in November for scheduling details. UPCOMING PROJECTS Operation Christmas Child Student Goody Boxes (we need your away-from-home student's address) Christ's Birthday Offering Holiday food baskets Hanging of the green craft ideas needed Veteran's Day Let us pause on November 11th and on every day to remember the sacrifices our armed forces have made on our behalf. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES NURSERY November  2:   Tracy Zimmermann November  9:  November 16:   Karen Demianew November 23: November 30: WED. NIGHT SNACKS November 5:     Jeannette Ingle November 12:   M. Lindell November 19:   C. Darlington BREAKFAST COOK & HELPER November  2:     Cindy Fitzpatrick November  9:     Anita Lewis November 16:    Karen & Tom Demianew November 23:    Elaine & Steve Hart November 30: ACTIVITY PERSON