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This Sunday, December 4
10 a.m.│Worship with Communion
11:15 a.m.│Advent Fest for All Ages
3:30 p.m.│Youth Collective @ Sunnyside Community House
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Advent Fest, this Sunday Join us for an inter-generational community arts and activity time after worship. Everyone is invited to come enjoy Christmas-themed crafts, snacks, music, and holiday fellowship. We're looking for volunteers - If you're interested contact Sabina Shaughnessy or Doug Vitro.
SE Portland Youth Collective This Sunday the Southeast Portland Youth Collective will have its first gathering. The youth collective is a chance for high school youth from a variety of local churches and different faiths to come together, have fun, and engage in deep discussions around faith, justice, and the role of youth. We will be meeting at Sunnyside Community House (3520 SE Yamhill St.) at 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Food provided. Contact Doug Vitro for more information.
Advent Walk @ the Grotto, Friday December 9 Meet up with other church members and MPC staff at the entrance at 6:30 p.m. to check out the lights and enjoy some outdoor caroling before going inside for the concert by Kevin Lambert and the MHCC choir. Tickets to the festival are $11 for adults. thegrotto.org/christmas-festival-of-lights/
“Drop-in” to this year’s Christmas Pageant Dec. 11! Children are encouraged to participate the morning of the pageant with no rehearsals necessary! Kids who arrive at the sanctuary at 9 a.m. will choose a costume for the morning and receive directions. Those with pre-assigned readings and musical roles should arrive also at 9 a.m. to assemble all the moving pieces!
Thanksgiving Pies Many thanks to the MPC members and friends who baked and donated 128 pies for Portland Rescue Mission. Cash donations bought 65 meals.
Baptism is a tangible reminder of God’s love and grace in creating, nurturing and healing each of us. God’s promises are for everyone. Please let Pastor Katie Pate know if you’d like to learn more about experiencing the sacrament of baptism for yourself and/or your children – all ages are welcome!
Christmas Boxes Food items still needed include: canned chili, cornbread mix and hearty soups. Also, be on the lookout for non-food items families can’t buy with their food card. Items we still need include: dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, and paper towels. Please call Kelley Gutman with questions at 503.944.9811.
Support MPC when you shop
Next time you shop at Amazon, start at smile.amazon.com and enter Milwaukie Presbyterian in the search bar and a portion of your purchase will go to support MPC youth missions!
Did you know you can support MPC when you use your Fred Meyer Rewards Card? (You’ll still earn your rewards points.) See the bulletin board or visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards for more details. Our non-profit number is 93146.
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Monday, December 5
6 p.m. Boy Scouts
Tuesday, December 6
8 a.m. Men’s Group @ Libbie’s
8:30 a.m. Staff Meeting
7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Friday, December 9
6:30 p.m. Advent Walk at the Grotto
7 p.m. AA
Sunday, December 11
10 a.m. Worship and Pageant
12:15 p.m. Outreach Committee
1 p.m. Caroling with Youth and Deacons
Office Hours next week: Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Our calendar is online! Check out www.milwaukiepres.org and click on "calendar."
Lectionary Readings for this Sunday: Click Here. For next Sunday, Click Here.
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MILWAUKIE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A NURTURING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
GROWING IN FAITH AND SERVICE
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