THANK YOU
Dear Church, Thank you very much for our generous gifts to the Sonshine In A Bag ministry which is currently packing close to 200 bags of food for students weekly. It is deeply appreciated. God Bless You! – First Church of God
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Donating is Even Easier: You can now donate by scanning the QR code on the announcement slideshow. This will take you directly to the site to donate online!
Calming Room (Vs Cry Room) Updates: The “Cry Room” is getting some improvements, as well as a new name: “The Calming Room.” There are brand new baby and toddler toys for the kids in the room! The soft toys have all been washed, and will be washed frequently according to the amount of usage. The hard plastic toys have been wiped with disinfectant wipes, and will also be cleaned frequently. Toys with small parts and battery-operated toys have been removed from the room for the children’s safety. There are also fewer pieces of furniture to allow for more movement. *Please help us keep this room happy, safe, and inviting by putting toys away properly, and making sure that the little ones do not remove the rocker guards (pool noodles) on the rocking chairs.
We want parents and grandparents to have a comfortable place to take younger children who need movement, and still be able to be a part of our worship service!
Upcoming Blood Drive: The next blood drive at GMC will be held on Wednesday, January 8th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please call (937) 461-3220 or visit www.donortime.com and enter code 1643 to register.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
C.A.M.P. November/December Wish List: Graham Crackers, Regular Crackers, Jelly, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Beans. Personal Care & Cleaning Products are always needed & welcome. If you are able, grab one or two extra items when you go to the store.
Sonshine in a Bag: Sonshine in a Bag has an agreement to buy house brand peanut butter in bulk for $1 a jar. If you would like to donate money instead of paying full price for peanut butter, please note “Sonshine PB” on your offering envelope/check. Jelly can also be purchased by the jar at Dollar Tree for $1.25 each.
Donations For St. Paul UMC: We continue to accept household items (no furniture) and clothing in good, usable condition. Items may be placed in the coat closet near the media booth. Please have items labeled “mission”. Our faithful volunteers, Dale White & Don Berger, deliver these items to St. Paul UMC in Dayton where the items are made available to those in need.
Pastor & Myra’s Christmas Gift: Each year at Christmastime, the Pastor Parish Relations Committee takes on the task of arranging a gift for Pastor Gary & Myra. This is made possible by donations received from the congregation. If you would like to contribute toward the gift, please place your contribution in an offering envelope clearly marked “Pastor’s Christmas Gift”. You may also drop it off in the church office Monday-Thursday from 9am-4pm.
“Stocking” Up for January (Collection for C.A.M.P.): In honor of Jesus’ birth, let’s stock C.A.M.P.’s shelves for January with some fresh, much-needed items. If you would like to participate, please pick up a list and a “stocking” (also known as a bag) from the table in the Narthex. Add the items requested to your “stocking” during the 12 days of Christmas, December 25th – January 5th. Once your “stocking” is complete, please return it to the church on or before Sunday, January 12th. The “stockings” will then be delivered to C.A.M.P. This is a great way to celebrate the birth of Jesus, while helping those in need. Thank you from The Go Team!
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
HELP WANTED!
Is God calling you to “be a Doer”?! If so, have we got a “job” for you!!!
Please consider becoming a part of our Children’s Moments Ministry! Currently, we have 4 faithful people who present short and fun messages about Jesus to our young ones during the morning worship service–BUT, WE HAVE ROOM FOR MORE!!!
Please pray about this, think about it, mull it over for a bit, and hopefully, try it out!
WE NEED YOU!!
Just let Theresa Fiessinger know if you would like to become a part of “our team” of messengers who help kids learn more about Jesus (in 5 to 8 minutes!)!!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, Dec. 15, 3:30-5 PM: Kids’ Christmas Escape Room Event!
Pre K – 5th grade Kids’ Christmas event! Join us for a Christmas theme ESCAPE ROOM in the social room: After a fun, but long train ride, you’ve arrived at the North Pole! You are supposed to go on a tour of Santa’s workshop with the Head Elf, but YOU have decided to get a sneak peek of Santa’s workshop and get back to the train before it leaves! Solve puzzles, word finds, codes, and collect puzzle pieces that gain you access to the next task! Ho! Ho! Ho!
Then we will do a craft or two, and enjoy some snacks & soft drinks!
Sunday, December 22nd: Pre K-5th grade Children will be participating in opening of church service! You must arrive by 8:45 to participate!!!
*Costumes will be near sound booth entrance.