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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP

9:15 A.M.JAM SESSIONS, ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 A.M.30 MINUTES! FOR YOUTH 10:30 A.M.WORSHIP SERVICE 11:30 A.M.COFFEE / FELLOWSHIP TIME IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP

6:00 P.M.SATURDAY@HILL WORSHIP WITH A DIFFERENCE

Come and Join Us!

SEE COMPLETE WEEKLY SCHEDULE ON THE OTHER SIDE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.HILLUP.ORG FOR THE CHURCH CALENDER AND OTHER NEWS

WORSHIP SCHEDULE
SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES 6:007:00 P.M. SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES 10:3011:30 A.M.

NOVEMBER 6, 2011
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Lords SupperTraditional Harvest Home

NOVEMBER 5, 2011
Lords Supper by Intinction Harvest Home

Sermon: Prepared or Unprepared Wise or Foolish? Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Psalm 78: 1-8; Matthew 25: 1-13 NOVEMBER 12, 2011
Harvest Home

Sermon: Prepared or Unprepared Wise or Foolish? Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Psalm 78: 1-8; Matthew 25: 1-13 NOVEMBER 13, 2011
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Harvest Home Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due

Kathy Davis Preaching Commissioned Lay Pastor Faith Church, Kittanning

Sermon: The Useless Servant Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Judges 4: 1-10; Matthew 25: 14-30 NOVEMBER 20, 2011
Christ the King Sunday

NOVEMBER 19, 2011 Kathy Davis Preaching Commissioned Lay Pastor Faith Church, Kittanning

Sermon: Gods Standard of Judgement Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24; Matthew 25: 31-46

NOVEMBER 27, 2011 NOVEMBER 26, 2011 Guest Preacher

1st Sunday of Advent

Sermon: Be On the Watch Rev. Clark Sawyer Scripture: Isaiah 64: 1-9; Mark 13: 24-37

November 2011
FROM THE PASTORS DESK Dear Brothers and Sisters, Members and Friends of the Hill United Presbyterian Church: I want to thank God and thank you for your commitment of time, talent and treasure as we are doing our Centennial year Stewardship Emphasis for 2012. As you know, our Stewardship Way of Life for Jesus Christ is the means to the goal of sharing the Gospel of our Lord Jesus with those people who do not know Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord and Friend! Again, I thank God for your love, service, cooperation and prayers for 2012! * * * * * * WORSHIP ATTENDANCE IN SEPTEMBER and OCTOBER 2011
Saturday 9/3 9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 08 08 12 09 11 06 10 10 09 Sunday 9/4 9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 109 171 118 128 115 86 138 136 125

Also, with the month of November comes one of our great national holidaysThanksgiving. For we who are Christians, giving thanks to God for our blessings in this life and the life to come should be reflexive. Remember Pauls words in I Thessalonians 5:16-18: Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Yours for Living in His Presence: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow! Pastor Clark Rev. Clark Sawyer

In Pauls letter to the Hebrews, the writer says to us: Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. The habit of being together in worship and study, fellowship, service and outreach is important! See you at our gatherings!

BIBLE READING FOR NOVEMBER

Morning
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Jer. 24, 25, 26 Jer. 27, 28, 29 Jer. 30, 31 Jer. 32, 33 Jer. 34, 35, 36 Jer. 37, 38, 39 Jer. 40, 41, 42 Jer. 43, 44, 45 Jer. 46, 47 Jer. 48, 49 Jer. 50 Jer. 51, 52 Lam. 1, 2 Lam. 3, 4, 5 Ezek. 1, 2 Ezek. 3, 4 Ezek. 5, 6, 7 Ezek. 8, 9, 10 Ezek. 11, 12, 13 Ezek. 14, 15 Ezek. 16, 17 Ezek. 18, 19 Ezek. 20, 21 Ezek. 22, 23 Ezek. 24, 25, 26 Ezek. 27, 28, 29 Ezek. 30, 31, 32 Ezek. 33, 34 Ezek. 35, 36 Ezek. 37, 37, 39

Evening
Titus 2 Titus 3 Philemon Heb. 1 Heb. 2 Heb. 3 Heb. 4 Heb. 5 Heb. 6 Heb. 7 Heb. 8 Heb. 9 Heb. 10: 1-18 Heb. 10: 19-39 Heb. 11: 1-19 Heb. 11: 20-40 Heb. 12 Heb. 13 Jas. 1 Jas. 2 Jas. 3 Jas. 4 Jas. 5 I. Pet. 1 I. Pet. 2 I. Pet. 3 I. Pet. 4 I. Pet. 5 II. Pet. 1 II. Pet. 2

This man is a former member of Hill Church and asked through Joan Gregg if we could mail him some of our Centennial bulletin inserts. Mr. Stetzer currently lives in Florida. -Clark Sawyer Dear Rev. Sawyer: Thank you so much for the Church history. I am an older member. Played baseball in the Church League in 1935. Harry Hulton in charge. Rev. Gamble signed my attendance record. Had to go 3 Sunday nights, but saw my first lovely wife two rows in front of me and I was a Presbyterian. Left in 1984 when I lost my wife. So good to read about old friends. Particularly about the Communion set donated by the Montgomerys. They were a wonderful family + daughter Aline my favorite school teacher. Ihlenfelds were great friends when I served as Deacon. I am 92 now and have been in Florida since 1985. Thanks again Vernon Stetzer

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH YOUR CHURCH FAMILY

Please join your church family at the annual Christmas dinner on December 11th at 6:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall. Following the dinner, the Hill Church Instrumental Ensemble will lead us in singing Christmas carols. Look for more information and a reservation form in Church bulletins this month. Please reserve the date and plan to celebrate with us this holiday season! Dont forget to order your Christmas poinsettia this year! Order forms will be available on the Deacons table in mid-November. The greenhouse requires our that our entire order to be placed by December 5, so December 4th will be the last Sunday to turn in your order form.

GIFT WRAPPING FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

This year we will once again wrap gifts at Clearview Mall to benefit Habitat for Humanity. We will volunteer on Wednesdays. Most likely November 30th will be the first Wednesday, followed by December 7th and 14th. Please consider donating your time and talents to this wonderful cause, and sign up for a two hour shift. A sign-up sheet will be located on the Deacons table starting in mid-November.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Receipts and Disbursements Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 Variance Favorable (Unfavorable)

Actual Envelope Offerings Other Offerings & Receipts Total Receipts

Budget

Receipts $176,400 67,867 244,267 148,646 31,530 6,723 0 10,371 14,723 29,383 5,310 6,325 3,571 256,582 (12,315) $202,882 57,261 260,143 145,213 41,591 7,875 0 9,945 16,331 19,650 2,550 7,800 9,188 260,143 -0$ (26,482) 10,606 (15,876) (3,433) 10,061 1,152 0 (426) 1,608 (9,733) (2,760) 1,475 5,617 3,561 (12,315)

Disbursements
Personnel Buildings & Grounds Office Operations Capital Improvements Stewardship Mission Support Christian Education Nurture

HYC FUNDRAISER SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON NOVEMBER 13, 2011

The HYC lunch in October was a real treat - the food was delicious and the soloists were awesome! Please join us for lunch after Worship on November 13, 2011 for our second fundraiser luncheon! There will be spaghetti, salad, and bread, and, of course, entertainment by soloists from the HYC. All proceeds benefit the HYC and support their ministry trip to New York City next year.

Worship Discipleship Total Disbursements Net of Receipts over Disbursements

Fund Balance September 30, 2011

Unrestricted (Deficit) Designated Total General Fund

$(29,167) 18,395 (10,772)

Next Newsletter Deadline is November 15th

You may help the work of the Lord and your Hill family of faith by staying current on the payment of your tithes and offerings. Our ministries, programs and mission commitments go on throughout the year regardless of the season.

THE PONY EXPRESS RIDES AGAIN!

GHANA MISSION COMMITTEE

Last month the Ghana Mission Committee reported that $4400 was recently sent to the Bubiashie Scholarship Committee for distribution to young women who have been chosen to pursue their education. Very recently, the Chairperson of the Bubiashie committee wrote to say that 22 young women had been chosen for this years scholarships. Mr. Daddy said that the committee would send us further information concerning the awardees. Again, the Hill committee expresses gratitude to those who have contributed to this forward thinking mission project. This is a gift for the future of Ghana. Education will never wear out. Your act of kindness will help ensure the future for several young women and give them hope for tomorrow. With the Christmas season approaching, in early November our committee will be setting out Christmas greeting cards for you to send to persons in the Bubiashie District. Please participate in this exchange of friendship. The Ghanaians value the correspondence from any of us. We continue to request your continuing prayers for our Christian friends in the Bubiashie District churches. Jim Ihlenfeld for The Ghana Mission Committee

By now, members of the Hill Church Family of Faith should have received our 2012 stewardship message either by mail or Pony Express delivery. Our message comes from II Corinthians 9:7&10 and reads: You will be enriched in every way for

your great generosity of time, talent and treasure, for God loves a cheerful giver. As of
October 31, 2011 79 members and friends of Hill Church have estimated that they can give $154,252 in support of the work done by our Church. If you have not already done so, please prayerfully consider how you can support the work of Hill Church through the sharing of your time, talent and treasure. Once you have decided how to support the mission and ministries of Hill Church, please complete the Estimate of Giving form that came with your message and return it in the envelope provided. You may return your Estimate of Giving form by mailing it to the Church office or placing it in the offering plate during worship. If you have misplaced your Estimate of Giving form, one has been included with this newsletter for your convenience in responding. During the next two months, the Session will continue our stewardship emphasis and use the Estimate of Giving total to prepare the 2012 Hill Church budget. We are hopeful that even in these tough economic times our Family of Faith will continue to share their time, talent and treasure for the building and uplifting of Gods kingdom now and in the future. Thank you for being cheerful givers and supporting the ministries and mission of Hill Church.

PLEASE HELP THE CHURCH BY RECYCLING YOUR BULLETIN INSERTS! Simply place the inserts that you do not need in the box beside the food barrel in the Overflow area after worship. Many inserts can be reused from week to week.

HILL CHURCH CHRISTMAS MUSICAL CAMEL LOT All children are welcome and encouraged to participate! Note that there are three rehearsals that everyone must attend. There may be additional rehearsals that you must attend according to your assigned part, but you will not have to attend every rehearsal. Forms are available at the Church and due to Kathy by November 2nd. The rehearsal schedule is as follows: Wednesday, Nov. 16 5:30 7:00 P.M. ALL MUST ATTEND

You will receive scripts, a CD of songs, and learn group musical numbers Wednesday, Nov. 23 Wednesday, Nov. 30 Saturday, Dec. 3 Wednesday, Dec. 7 Sunday, Dec. 11 Wednesday, Dec. 14 Saturday, Dec. 17 Sunday, Dec. 18 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. 5:30 7:00 P.M. 10:00 A.M.Noon 5:30 7:00 P.M. Noon2:00 P.M. 5:30 7:00 P.M. 10:00 A.M.Noon ALL MUST ATTEND DRESS REHEARSAL -ALL MUST ATTEND

5:30 Actors Report (eat at home) 7:00 MUSICALinvite friends and family!!!

CENTENNIAL ITEMS NOW AVAILABLE

Several Centennial items are now available for purchase. These include a small Christmas ornament ($8.00), larger ornament with stand ($10.00) and a mug ($6.00). The items were produced by a local company, Gateway China Company located in Lyndora, and the committee is excited with the results. The items will be available to purchase in the Fellowship Hall following worship on Sundays through the end of November. There are limited quantities available. Note: Mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe. Checks should be made out to Hill United Presbyterian Church, with 'ornaments' in the memo section.
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HELPING COVENANT CUPBOARD

Covenant Cupboard has been helping needy people in the Butler community for more than three decades. This service - collecting, h a u l i n g , s o r t i n g, s t o c k i n g , distributing food - has been possible because of numerous dedicated volunteers. Many of these volunteers have served for many years. A number of our volunteers are over 80 years old. As these older volunteers retire, we need to encourage new volunteers to take their places. Do you know of people who would be willing to: Give two hours every month to distribute food? Give two hours once a month to haul & sort food? Please ask friends and acquaintances if they are willing to help Covenant Cupboard. Thank you, David C. Blewett, Manager 724-287-0169 or azurite@zoominternet.net

HARVEST HOME 2011

It is that time of year when the Deacons will be collecting food for the community for the Thanksgiving season. The food will be distributed through Covenant Cupboard in time for the November holiday. For three weeks food will be collected in the southeast corner of the sanctuary near the organ. The following are suggestions of food items by weeksthough it's not a strict guideline, just a suggestion. It is the Deacons hope that our congregation will continue to be generous in bringing in food items and/or money donations to support our Harvest Home Project, and as a result, benefit Covenant Cupboard. Oct 29-30: Canned and jarred foods; vegetables, fruits, soup, jelly, spaghetti sauce, tuna, salmon, peanut butter, beef stew, pumpkin. November 5-6: Boxed and bagged food; flour, sugar, mac and cheese, pancake mix, cereals, rice, cake mixes, pie mixes, crackers. November 12-13: Three-pound bags of apples and five pound bags of potatoes which require the least cold storage time. Other fresh vegetables and fruits cannot be collected due to the lack of cold storage areas.

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2012 ESTIMATE OF GIVING CARD*

I want to help support the work of my church. I estimate that during the next year I will give my church: $_________ per week, or $ ________per month, or $________per year NAME ____________________________________________________________ ADDRESS_________________________________________________________
*I understand that this giving estimate may be raised or lowered anytime simply by calling the church office.

FLASHBACK: Church Minutes (The following is taken from hand written copy, original spelling and grammar.) This month we skip to September 1922. Sep. 10, 1922 Meeting of Session today after church services. Letter of dismissal granted to Mr. & Mrs. Allen A Shepanl(?) to Pres. Church at Bakerstown. Sabbath School work was discussed. Supt. Mr. Wimer. The Co-operation of the Session was assured to Mr. Wimer. Also an expression of faithful and efficient work done by the Supt. in the past. The securing of a sufficient number of S.S. teachers seemed to be the most difficult part of the Supt. Work and steps were taken to supply this deficiency. Also arrangements were made with Dr. Dodds(Samuel) to preach next Sabbath A.M. so as to allow Rev. Gamble to accompany his Bible class on their visit to New Parnassus(?) Pa. (U.P. Church) Closing prayer by Mr. Oesterling after motion to adjourn. Sep.10 Received by Certificate from Harmony U.P. Church Mr. E.M. Barnes Sep. 17 Irvine Bible class at Parnassus today. About twenty automobiles took about 100 men. Sep. 24 Certificate of dismissal granted to Howard Black to Grove City Church. Oct. 11, 1922 Communion Season Session constituted by prayer by Moderator Received by Certificate Mrs. Edna Clark. Also John F. Clark on profession and baptism. Session resolved to supplement the Stewart fund quota of our Young Peoples Society by giving from the Sabbath collection on Oct. 15 (Communion Day) Whatever balance was needed to make up their full quota. Oct.12 Recd on Certificate from M.E. Church of Butler PA Mrs. Nelsina Guttormsen and Children Gertrude, Maude, Lillian and Eivor. Also from the Elm St. Mission on Certificate Roland C., Bertha A. and Leonard H. Baird. No prayer meeting Oct 18 because of Union Services with M.E. Church Elder S.C. Moore represented our church at Presbytery at First Church Oct. 10, 1922 Oct. 15 Recd on Certificate today Mary C. McKinney and Alvin W. Elliott. Communion Season Session Closed by prayer by S.C. Moore. Communicants A.M. 356 Shut ins 7 P.M.27 34 390 Signed Rev. S.C. Gamble Mod. E. H. Oesterling Clerk

ITS SHOEBOX TIME!

Our Church will once again be collecting filled shoeboxes for girls and boys for Operation Christmas Child. We will have more information in an upcoming Church bulletin insert about ideas for filling the shoeboxes with goodies for needy children, or you can visit the Operation Christmas child website at www.samaritanspurse.org/occ for ideas, boy and girl box labels, and an informative video. All shoe boxes need to be collected on or before November 13th to make sure that the children receive them in time for Christmas. If shopping and filling shoeboxes are not for you, we will also accept monetary donations.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING WORKDAYS

The Administration Committee needs volunteers to assist in removing and replacing the old ceiling tiles in the Fellowship Hall. Work starts at 10:00am on November 21 through Wednesday, November 23. If you are able to help with this project, please let a member of the committee know. Lunch will be provided.

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

Thanks to all who are volunteering at our Fall Kids Club! Our last session for Fall is on November 9th, 2011. The Spring session of Kids Club will begin on February 1st, 2012.

LETTER TO INCLUDE IN YOUR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX Christmas is about sharing the gift of God's Son, Jesus Christ, with the world. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to poor children around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of Gods love. You can share Gods love with needy children in Honduras, Kosovo, or another country by participating with other members of our church. You can start by filling out and coloring the enclosed letter to put in the shoebox. Also consider if you want your shoebox to go to a boy or girl and what age group for which you would like to buy. Wrap the lid and the bottom of your shoebox in colorful Christmas paper, and look for a brochure in church or visit the website www.samaritanspurse.org/occ for gift ideas to fill your box. Don't forget to bring your shoe box gift to church on or before November 13th, 2011. What a perfect gift to give in honor of Jesus' birthday!

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VOLUNTEERS for NOVEMBER 2011 SUNDAY

USHER TEAM GREETERS BEFORE GREETERS AFTER (DEACONS) COUNTING ELDERS NURSERY ACOLYTE COFFEE HOUR

NOV 6

Ladies Team

Dennis Jack

NOV 13

Junior Team

Lorma & Geoff Hill

Cheryl Milanovich Terre Patterson Karen Shultz Chad Provident Keith Swank Judy Birch Susan Catanzarito Sharon Montag

Tom Graham Lorma Hill Mark Huba Marcia McCaw Peter McElhaney Anne Miller Michael Miller Kelly Provident

Carol Gadsby

Jesse Kretzer

Kelly Provident

Jennifer and John Gilliland

Luke Montag

Louise Evans

NOV 20

Bob Scotts Team Don Lanes Team

Anne McCaw

Jim Kamerer

Declan Graham

Deacon Cheryl Milanovich

NOV 27

Audrey Nossokoff

Lois Minich

Angela Hilliard

Volunteer Needed

COMMUNION TEAM Team B NEWSLETTER TEAM in November (for December) Team B (Willing Workers) VAN DRIVER for November ~ ALAN MILANOVICH 724-283-2248 COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Can you help? Volunteers are needed to host the Sunday morning coffee hour. There are many available openings for the coming months. A light snack is all that needs to be provided. If you are willing to host, please sign your name on the coffee hour sign-up sheet on the Deacons table.

PULPIT FLOWERS
NOVEMBER 6 Donated in memory of Bert Knauer by Edna Mae, Scott, Michele, Danielle, Lindsay and Mother NOVEMBER 13 Donated in memory of Elroy and Crystal Beisheim by Dick and Maxine Beisheim NOVEMBER 20 Donated in memory of Ruth Brookhart by Helen Knauer and Family NOVEMBER 27 Donated in memory of Chester Hoover, Dorothy Hoover Boyle, Sondra Bopp, and Lee Boyle by Jan and Wayne Hoover

NOVEMBER 2011

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9:30am - Women's Bible Study 11:05am P.W.C.T. Meeting 7pm - Deacon's Meeting

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8am - Women @ Panera 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm - Jubilation Ringers 5:30pm - Kid's Club 6:30pm - Instrumental Ensemble 7pm - Delve 912

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9:30am - Willing Workers 3:30pm - New Haven Service 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir

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9:30am - Hill Quilters 9:30-11:30am - MOMS 6:30pm - Womens Retreat Dinner, Lincoln Hall, Foxburg, PA

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Communion

Harvest Home

Election Day Bake Sale for Youth

12:00pm - Mens Lunch 9:15 - Adult Sun. School 9:15 - JAM Sessions 5:30pm - Sr. Night Out 9:30 - 30 Minutes! 7:00pm - Ghana 10:30 - Worship Mission Partnership 11:30 - Coffee Hour 12:15p - HYC Rehearsal/ Womens Book Club 6:30p - Club 56

9:30am - Women's Bible Study

7:30am-Stewardship 8am - Women @ Panera 5pm - Com. Dinner @ St. Andrews 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm - Jubilation Ringers 5:30pm - Kid's Club 6:30pm - Instrumental Ensemble 7pm - Delve 912

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9am - Covenant Cupboard 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir

Veterans Day Office Closed

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5p Re 6p Dif 7pm - Girl Scouts

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Harvest Home

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9:30am - Women's Bible Study 8am - Women @ Panera 6:00 - Presbytery Mtg. 7pm - Betsy McCormick Circle 7pm - Lupus Support

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5:30-7pm Christmas Musical Rehearsal 7pm - Delve 912

Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due 9:15am - Adult Sunday School 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 6:45pm - Session 10:30am - Worship Meeting 11:30am - HYC Fundraiser Luncheon

9:30am - Willing Workers 1:30pm - Staff Meeting 5:30pm - C.E. Meeting 6:30pm - Memorial Handbells 7:30pm - Chancel Choir

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9:30-11am - MOMS

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5p Re 6p Dif

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9:15am - Adult Sunday School 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship Service 11:30am - Coffee Hour 12:15pm - HYC

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10:00am - Fellowship Hall Workday 12:00pm - Mens Lunch 3pm - W. Workers @New Haven

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9:30am - Women's Bible Study

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1pm - M. L. Boyer Circle 5:30-7pm - Christmas Musical Rehearsal

Office Closed

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Office Closed

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9:15am - Adult Sunday School 9:15am - JAM Sessions 9:30am - 30 Minutes! 10:30am - Worship Service 11:30am - Coffee Hour 6:00pm -Club 56 / JS 78 Trip to Splash Lagoon

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6:00pm-Club 56 / JS78 returns from Splash Lagoon

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9:30am - Women's Bible Study

8am - Women @ Panera 5pm - Joybells 5:30pm - Jubilation Ringers 5:30pm - Christmas Mus. 6:30pm - Instrumental Ensemble 7pm - Delve 912

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