Midweek Advent prayer services will be held at noon on Wednesdays during Advent. The first service is November 30, and all are invited.
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Advent Dinner and Variety Show. Don't miss out on the fun at the Advent Dinner and Variety Show this Sunday, December 4, at 5:00 p.m.! Please bring your favorite Christmas salad or dessert to share. BBQ will be provided.
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Special music on December 18. Worship on December 18 will feature music from all our groups. The Sunday School children will be presenting a musical, “A Shepherds’ Christmas.” Our adult ensembles will also present special music. Please invite your family and friends!
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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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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.
Christmas worship assistants. There are sign up sheets at church for worship assistants at the Christmas Eve (5:00 and 7:00 p.m.) and Christmas Day (10:30 a.m.) services. Please sign up if you can assist.
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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. Please bring a wrapped ornament as well as an appetizer, salad, or dessert to share. ■ 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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Amazon Smile reminder. If your holiday shopping takes you to Amazon, please use AmazonSmile—0.5% of the purchase price of all eligible purchases you make will be donated to Abiding Grace at no cost to you. Follow the link to AmazonSmile.com and select Abiding Grace Southlake as your charity.
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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, Rev. Arlington Rehrig, and John.
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