Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is a program of Samaritan's Purse, the ministry founded by Franklin Graham. Packing a shoebox with items from the gift selection list is a great way to make a difference in a child's life. Watch for instructional leaflets at the back of the church. These cover all the details of how to take part in this project. Go online to www.samaritanspurse.org or call 1-800-353-5949 to find the nearest drop off center, track the destination of your box, and view project videos, photos, stories, and more! The 2010 National Collection Week is November 15-22.

October Newsletter From the Schmidts

The October Newsletter from the Schmidt Family is available here:

http://harvestinternational.org/tomschmidt.html#101001

They have posted photographs of the new buildings and arriving supplies!

Thanksgiving Baskets

Soon we will start collecting non-perishable food for our annual Thanksgiving baskets that we put together for those in need in our community. Our church has worked with Raymond Community Action to reach out to those in need. If you would like to donate food for this cause, please put it into the collection box at the rear of the sanctuary. If you would like to donate money for the perishables that we will buy for the baskets, please write out a check marked with "Thanksgiving Baskets" on it. The baskets will be distributed on Sunday, November 21st. Thank you for your donation to help the people of our town!

Ladies Afternoon

Ladies Afternoon, starting October 30th at noon: all ladies 18 and older are invited to a get-together at the church in the social hall. Many ladies will bring crafts to do, but you are welcome to come and share in the conversation and company of the ladies in our church. You don't have to stay the whole time, come when you can and leave when you want to. For more information, call the church office at 895-2362.

Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 14

The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 14th. There will be a potluck "Harvest Dinner" to share after the morning service, and then the meeting will commence. If you plan to attend, please bring a dish to share. All are encouraged to attend and be a part of the governance of our church.

Mission Box for the Schmidts Still Has Room!

Please help us fill the box! Our mission box to the Schmidt family in Haiti has room in it for more supplies. You will find a list on the front of the box with their needs and the needs for their "Shiloh Home" for orphaned children. You can also find their latest newsletter hanging on the wall at the back of the sanctuary. Thank you for your donations to this worthy cause!

Coffee Hour Volunteers

We are looking for volunteers to host our coffee hour after the morning worship service. Please speak to a Deacon about hosting one if you are interested.