Sunday, November 30
9:00a & 11:15a Worship Services
GOT SKELETONS IN YOUR CLOSET? SO DOES JESUS!
Unwanted pregnancy? Potential divorce? Failed paternity test? Wait – there is more! A virgin gets pregnant? And not by the man she is engaged to? Does this not have the makings of a serious scandal?
Yup – that’s how it all began for the one who was to be the Savior of the world…
Admittedly, the life of Jesus got off to a shaky start. This all begs the question as to why would God allow such scandalous circumstances to engulf what was supposed to be the coming salvation of the world? Why would He call Joseph and Mary to risk their reputation, family and lives by putting them in such strange circumstances? What kind of God does this kind of thing? Isn’t all of this just a tad bit unholy?
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Message Series: "The Perfect Scandal: Wrong place. Wrong Time. Right King."
Message: Part 1: "Virgin Birth"
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 1:20-31
Extended Notes: DOWNLOAD to your mobile device for easy note-taking on Sunday!
Special Women's & Men's Events
THIS Sun., Nov. 30 :: 10:15-11a
(During Sunday School Hour)
 Women's Event: Advent Celebration. All women are invited to attend a time of fellowship, food, and music, as well as hear Beth Catlin share about her favorite Christmas in years past as she was “forced” to focus on the real reason for the season. The focus will be on Advent with plenty of time to visit and enjoy each other. There will be a Special Advent devotional available to take home written by women from our church.
Invite other women to join you!
 Men's Event: Trading Up. All men and High School boys are invited for donuts, fellowship and to watch the "Trading Up" DVD with Andy Stanley.
Invite other men to join you!
NOTE: There will be no A&E classes on this day. New A&E Classes will begin Sun., Dec. 7.
High School Student Ministry
Calendar
- Sun., Nov. 30
- Sunday School // 10:15-11a // Crossroads
- No HS Student Ministry activities (Thanksgiving Break)
- Sun., Dec. 7
- HS Life Groups // 7-8:30p // MPR
 Middle School Youth Ministry
Calendar
- Sun., Nov. 30
- Sunday School // 10:15-11a
- Wed., Dec. 3
- Power Hour // 6:30-8p // Meet in the MPR
Coming Up
- Sat., Dec. 6 - D/C Salvation Army Bell Ringing // 9a - Noon
- Wed., Dec. 10 - Christmas Family Night // 6:30-8p
- All kids in grades 2-8 and their parents are invited! Please bring a snack to share!
 November 2014 Middle School Newsletter
Power Hour Snacks. As we continue with the snack option at Power Hour, it would be great to have families help us out! We don’t look for anything extravagant! Cookies, chips, trail mix, and pudding cups are just some ideas. If you can help, get more details and sign up online HERE.
Contact: Jana Cott, Middle School Youth Pastor // jana@claycentercovenant.com
 Children's Ministry
Calendar
- Sun., Nov. 30
- Sunday School // 10:15a
- Nursery (ages 0-3) // 9:00a & 11:15a Services & during Sunday School hour
- Children's Church // For ages 3-5 // During 9:00a Service
- Wed., Dec. 3 // Kid's Club
- 6:30-8p // Fellowship Hall
* Kid's Club is open to any 2nd-5th grader, regardless if they attend our church or not. So invite your friends!
Coming Up!
- Wed., Dec. 10 - Christmas Family Night at Kid's Club // 6:30-8p
- All kids in grades 2-8 and their parents are invited! Please bring a snack to share!
NEW! December 2014 Children's Ministry Newsletter
 Christmas Program Practices
Christmas Program practices are being held during the Sunday School Opening time (10:15-10:30a) for children in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade, under the direction of Laurie Larson. The children’s songs will open "The Daily Herald" Family Christmas Program on Sat., Dec. 13 at 7:00p.
Contact: Julie Chestnut, Children's Pastor // julie@claycentercovenant.com
 “The Daily Herald”
Family Christmas Program
In a small town somewhere in America in 1934, in the office of The Daily Herald, during the Christmas season - LIFE IS NEVER DULL.
Join us for an evening of music and comedy on Sat., Dec. 13 at 7:00p! Musical numbers include the Christmas Children’s Choir (K – 5th), Adult Choir, and other special music. Our own ESV Troupe will present the comedy “The Daily Herald.”
We will have a time of fellowship following the program in the MPR. If you can, please bring a plate of your delicious cookies to share.
One For You, One For A Friend
A note from Jan Keim, Director of "The Daily Herald
On Sunday, you will find two "newspapers" in your church box. One is for you; the other is to give to someone - a co-worker, neighbor, or a relative who may not enter the church doors for a Sunday service, but will come for an evening of laughter and music during this special holiday season. They will hear the gospel, giving you an opportunity to answer questions and share Jesus with them. Please be praying for this opportunity to invite someone you care about. - Blessings this Christmas, Jan Keim
Additional Announcements
- December Graduates: If you know of anyone who will be graduating with a college degree in December, please let the office know by December 7th. Please include name, degree, and college.
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