SERVICES, SERMONS, AND WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD
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join us on March 17, 2024 as we begin a new sermon series titled Jesus Christ is Enough that will focus on the book of Colossians in depth |
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND HAPPENINGS
Small Groups...These meetings are not listed on the calendar, but they actively continue to meet in the background. We have Small Groups that meet on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday on various dates during the month. See Jay Lovelace for more information about each group if you’ve been thinking about joining a study group.
Missionary Christmas Offering…As we do each year, we are planning a Christmas Love Offering for our missionaries and are asking for contributions at this time. The first date for this contribution, October 27, has passed. But you have one more opportunity to contribute to this gift on Sunday, November 3.
Please note: This is a personal gift to help brighten their Christmas (vs. a gift toward their mission) and, therefore, is not tax deductible. You can include your gift with your regular tithes and offerings by indicating the dollar amount you want designated for this gift. You also can mail a check to the church.
Week of October 27-November 2
Ladies Bible Study, Oct. 30…The Ladies Bible Study, called “God of Covenant,” a 10-session study by Jan Wilkin, began on October 2, so it’s not too late to join. This group meets at the church every other Wednesday (with slight changes when holidays overlap) at 6:30 p.m., with Becky Martens as the lead.
Men’s Breakfast, Nov. 2…Canceled due to the Men’s Retreat the following weekend.
Note for this coming weekend:
Daylight Saving Time for 2024 will end on Nov. 3 with most Americans having to "fall back" for the biannual time change and turn their clocks back an hour. Please make it a point to set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday, November 2.
Week of November 3-9
Daylight Saving Time ends…
Missionary Christmas Offering #2, Nov. 3…If you are planning to contribute to the Christmas Offering for our missionaries, November 3 is the last Sunday to do so. This is a personal gift (vs. a gift toward their mission) to help brighten their Christmas. Please mark your offering envelope to indicate the purpose and amount. Thank you in advance for your generosity. A list of these missionaries can be found on the table at the back of the sanctuary.
Board Meeting, Nov. 3…A makeup Board Meeting from the end of October will be held on November 3 at the church at 3:30 p.m. Please keep our church elders and deacons in prayer as they meet to discuss current business and plan for the coming months.
Identity Youth Group…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. each Sunday evening. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study the Word of God.
Men’s Retreat, Nov. 8-10…The men will be headed to Conference Point Center in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. They will leave mid-afternoon(ish) on Friday, November 8, and return in time for Morning Worship on Sunday. Meals, accommodations, 5 Bible Study/lessons, and more (Friday Campfire, snack shop, games, walking paths) are included in this trip. Men, pick up a handout on the table at the back of the Sanctuary to learn specifics. Please sign up on the accompanying sign-up sheet found beside this handout.
Please Note: There will be no Family Night in November due to the Men’s Retreat.
Week of November 10-16
Communion, Nov. 10…
Prayer Meeting, Nov. 10...Prayer Meeting is held monthly on the second Sunday of each month. Join us on November 10 at 4:00 p.m. We will pray together as we focus on the needs and praises for our church, our community, and beyond.
Identity Youth Group, Nov. 10…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. each Sunday evening. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study the Word of God.
Ladies Bible Study, Nov. 13…The Ladies Bible Study, called “God of Covenant,” is a 10-session study by Jan Wilkin. This class meets every other Wednesday night at the church at 6:30 p.m. If you wish to join or have any questions, please contact Becky Martens. Exception: This month, there will be only one meeting, on November 13, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Ladies Fellowship Breakfast, Nov. 16…This ministry meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Panera Bread on 254 E Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach. Meet at 8:30 a.m. on November 16 for fellowship time. Feel free to purchase coffee/breakfast as you arrive.
Week of November 17-23
Operation Christmas Child…As is a tradition for GLBC, we provide special shoeboxes for this ministry as well as guidelines for filling the boxes (see handout on table at the back of the Sanctuary). Take the boxes home for filling (1 or more, if you like—no limit) and return them on Sunday, November 17. At the end of Morning Worship, we’ll pray over the boxes. The boxes will then be taken to a local drop-off location the next day.
Identity Youth Group, Nov. 17…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. each Sunday evening. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study the Word of God.
Week of November 24-30
Board Meeting, Nov. 24…The November Board Meeting will be held on November 24 at the church at 3:30 p.m. Please keep our church elders and deacons in prayer as they meet to discuss current business and plan for the coming months.
Identity Youth Group, Nov. 24…This group meets at the church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. each Sunday evening. All teens are encouraged to come enjoy a fun time together as well as study the Word of God.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Nov. 28…