THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE: This year we will be doing something new…a Thanksgiving Eve Service at the Church on Wednesday, Nov. 23rd at 7 PM. Save the date for this more intimate, informal time of praise & thanksgiving, with music and testimonies. (Should last less than 1 hour.)
ABF CLASS… We recently started a new Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF) class, Sunday mornings, 9:00-9:45 AM, in the Upper Room (upstairs at the end of the hall on the left). This class is focusing on the prayers that Paul prayed in his letters. Paul’s prayers were far deeper than physical needs, but rather went to the core of the Christian relationship with God. Please join us as we study Paul’s prayers and spend time praying them, trying to grasp the depths of the riches of God. The class is led by Jeff Kreifels. Each week we will look at new prayers, so if you miss a week or more, it’s ok – just join us whenever you can.
OEFC PRAYER TEAM… If you’d like to join our Prayer Team, praying for the needs shared by our OEFC Family, please see Donna Raaberg or make note of it on your yellow Welcome card. Prayer requests are sent out by email to our Pastors, Elders and our wonderful team of Prayer Warriors throughout the week.
THANKS ‘GIVING’ – THANKS ‘LIVING’ (using tracts) We are nearing the special time of celebrating with thankful hearts who God is and all that He does for us. The greatest cause for Thanks giving is God’s merciful love for each person in sending His Son to pay the cost of our sin debt. Do you have family, friends, neighbors who need to personally put their trust in this gracious goodness of God’s?
Five different Thanksgiving tracts, including one for children, are available to take and share. May God richly bless you and the receiver!
NURSERY WORKERS…REMINDER: Please be present and prompt (9:45 AM) when it is your turn to serve in the nursery. If you need to miss your Sunday, please find someone to replace you ahead of time and then notify Britney Cole, our NEW Nursery Coordinator. We need to know who you have traded dates with.
A NOTE OF THANKS…
To all my wonderful friends at OEFC,
Just a note to let you all know how very much I love and appreciate the beautiful cards, the flowers and the prayers and wishes for a speedy recovery.
My love to you all. – Florence
Please continue to pray for healing and restored strength for Florence
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our annual OEFC Christmas Dinner is set for Friday, Dec. 9th! More details will be coming soon.
SMALL GROUPS & BIBLE STUDIES (Small Groups will not meet Thanksgiving week)
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North Kitsap Small Group: meets Mondays at 7 PM, but locations vary. Please call Cindy (908-5693) for any date/location changes.
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Seabeck Area Small Group meets at the Donohoes’ on Tuesdays at 7 PM.
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Keatley Small Group meets at Keatleys’ at 7 PM on Tuesdays.
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Silverdale Small Group meets at Brownings’ on Wednesdays at 6:15 PM.
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Young Families Small Group now meets on Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM in the Upper Room. Childcare available. See Pastor Bart.
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Men’s Small Group meets on Saturdays (except Men’s Breakfast days or holiday weekends) at 8 AM in Upper Room. They will NOT meet on Nov. 12 or 26. See Richard Maxwell.
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Women’s Bible Study meets Tuesday mornings, 10 AM in the Upper Room, taking an in-depth look at the 23rd Psalm.
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Knitting & Crocheting Group… Our knitters will only meet once a month in Nov. & Dec. Our next meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 8th, from 11:30 AM for a luncheon at Merrily Barnebey’s home. Questions? See Nadine Mogg.
FOOD BANK DONATIONS… We collect your donations for the Central Kitsap Food Bank year-round. There is a green in the Foyer is for your canned food and other non-perishable items. Flour, sugar, etc… the kitchen staples… are always needed, as well as canned meats, veggies, pasta, fruit, etc.
PEARSON PARTNERSHIP—TUTORING: Be a reading or math tutor to kids at Pearson Elementary School. See Karol Rarig for more information and to sign-up. Volunteer applications are available in the Foyer. SWEATPANTS: Sizes XS - L are needed for kids to change into if they have an accident at school or fall in the mud on the playground. See Karol R.
COMMUNITY GOSPEL SING… If you enjoy singing and listening to good old-fashioned gospel music and the familiar hymns and choruses of the church, then Community Gospel Sing is for you. The next Sing will be at Hillcrest Assembly (across from Wal-Mart in East Bremerton) at 7 PM on Friday Nov. 18th as they celebrate five years of singing & sharing good old-fashioned Gospel Music. There is no charge, and everyone – from every denomination in our community – is welcome. This will be the last of these events to be held at Hillcrest – after the first of the year, they will be hosted by another church. (CGS is a non-denominational non-profit organization.)
