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        EVENTS

        Brother's Breakfast  On Brother's Breakfast meets TODAY at 9am at Denny's on Dorsett  If you are free, come join us for this fellowship. 

        Women's Bible Study & Lenora Landuyt Visit  Our Women’s Bible Study group concludes their study of Exodus this Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. On December 9, they will visit Lenora Landuyt. Contact Cheryl Hamm if you would like to join.

        Wednesday Night Dinner  Join us for dinner this week at 6 p.m. The meal is $5 per person and $3 for children 10-and-under. You can register online through TODAY.

        Family Time Ministry  Our Family Time Ministry, which is for school-aged children and their families, will meet after worship this Sunday. They will have lunch followed by activities to help develop faith in our kids. Contact David Briggs for more information.

        Join The Vaughn's Small Group for Isaiah Readings  The Vaughn's small group invites everyone to join them at 6pm December 7 and 14 in the auditorium as they read through Isaiah 40-65.  This special section of Isaiah points to the promised coming and sacrifice of God's Messiah and is a wonderful reflection as we enter the Christmas season. The gathering begins at 6 pm each Sunday night and will include several readings by a variety of adults and children.  Contact Hannah Vaughn if you'd like to be one of the readers.

        Holiday Toy & Gift Program  Once again, our congregation will have an opportunity to make the holiday season a little brighter for students at nearby Bridgeway Elementary. Instructions are posted in the lobby at church. Unwrapped presents need to be placed under the Christmas tree in the back of our auditorium by Wednesday, Dec. 10. Contact Nancy Henley with any questions.

        Cody Family Farewell Set for Dec. 14  On Sunday, Dec. 14, we will recognize Scott, Brenda and Anna Cody for their many years of service to our church. A lunch in our fellowship hall will follow worship. Sandwiches and cake will be provided. Click here if you plan to attend and can bring a side dish. Contact Lindsey Cary with any questions.

        Christmas Card Central  Christmas Card Central is back for 2025. This is a convenient way to leave/pick-up holiday cards for/from other church members, plus you save money on postage. Be sure to check the table each time you're in the church building this month.

        Winterfest Registration Is Open  It’s time to register for Winterfest, our annual teen rally in Gatlinburg, Tenn. The event is scheduled for Feb. 13-15, 2026. Pay online or sign up in the back of the auditorium and deliver your $50 deposit to Lindsey Cary by December 7

        Calling All PRIMEtimers  Our next PRIMEtimers meeting is slated for Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m. The group will start with Bible study at MHCOC and wrap up with lunch at a local restaurant.

        Teen Gathering at the Vaughns  The Vaughns will host a teen event on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 1:30-3:30. The afternoon will include making Christmas cookies and writing encouragement cards to some of our members. Register online or sign up in the back of the auditorium if you plan to attend.

        Christmas Caroling at NHC Nursing Home  Join us for Christmas Caroling at the NHC nursing home on Dec 21 after worship. We'll provide sandwiches at the building before heading to the nursing home. We will be singing to three different groups at the nursing home so we can use as many adults and children as we can muster.  Please RSVP Bruce Mohr so we know how many sandwiches to have on hand.


        AREA EVENTS

        Room at the Inn Open House  Room at the Inn (RATI), a homeless shelter serving the Bridgeton community, is reopening to its facility after a year-long renovation. Our congregation has been invited to the RATI Open House on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 3-6 p.m. The facility is located at 3415 Bridgeland Drive. Call 314-209-9181 or contact Cindy Warren via email if you plan to attend.