 Women's Christmas brunch. All ladies are invited to a Christmas brunch on Saturday, December 10, at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a dish to share. Secret Sisters will be revealed at the brunch with an opportunity to bless her with one final gift. You can sign up to participate as a Secret Sister in 2017, too. If you are not currently a Secret Sister, please bring a gift to exchange. We are also looking for volunteers to decorate and host tables. To sign up or for more information, please contact Lisa Derasaugh.
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Over 40 baskets of food were delivered to the Fishes and Loaves Food Pantry in Irving last week, and several members helped at the Good Shepherd Community Thanksgiving Dinner where over 300 were served. We also collected $300+ for socks and dozens of boxes of Christmas cards for the prisoners served by the Church of Damascus Road. Thanks to all!
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 Winter bowling registration. If you're interested in being part of a Abiding Grace bowling team for the winter league, please contact Jim Perkins or Nick Tomlin. Teams will be created from all registered bowlers.
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 Parties! Alissa and Dewey Peters will be hosting a Christmas party for the 20-30s young adults at their home on Sunday evening, December 11, from 5:30-8:30. Please bring a holiday treat to share—drinks and appetizers will be provided. Contact Alissa for directions. ■ Kim Riley is hosting a Christmas ornament exchange for the ladies of the church at her home on Thursday, December 15. The festivities begin at 7:00 p.m. ■ Jane and Tony Seris are hosting a Christmas party for the adults of our congregation at their home on Saturday evening, December 17, 6:30-10:00. Please bring an appetizer or dessert and your preferred beverage—non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. There will be a gift exchange, too. Sign up at church beginning November 27.
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 Frontier Girls. April Humen and Briana Massey are teaming up to lead a troop of Frontier Girls. This is a group for girls of all ages to learn and develop leadership, teamwork, character, community service and other qualities. More information and a sign-up sheet to gauge interest can be found on the activities table in the sanctuary. For further questions please contact April or Briana.
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 Briarwood Retreat Center. Read about what's happening at Briarwood in the December issue of The Vine which is available online.
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 Keep in prayer. Please keep the following people in your prayers: Esther, Curtis, Nate, Ron, Samantha, Ron, Barbara S., Carol, Maddie, Sandy, Sandy K., Alan, Debbie, Karen E., Karen, Jerry, Javier, Joe, Kyle, Gary, Derek, Sakakeeny family, Pam, Betty S., Suzie Habhegger, Bill, Betty Ann, Joan, Jim, Grimmer family, and Rev. Arlington Rehrig
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Christmas poinsettias. You can buy a Christmas poinsettia to help decorate the chancel area this Advent/Christmas season. The cost is $8/plant—please pay by placing a check in the offering plate marked “Poinsettias.” Sign up this Sunday. You can dedicate your plant in honor or memory of a loved one.
