Memory Verse – Isiah 9:6 – “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”.
On Dec 18, we will combine 3rd & 4th Midweek@Minnewashta Advent Chapel Services at 11:30 AM. Fellowship lunch follows. NOTE: There will be NO Midweek Advent Chapel Services on Dec 25 or Jan 1. Christmas Services will be with Branch Church on December 23 at 4 & 6 PM. (Minnewashta has 20 seats reserved at 4 PM). December 24 at 9 & 11 AM
FOOD SHELF DONATIONS – Please bring your food donations Sunday the 15th or Wednesday the 18th for the monthly collection. Items may be placed in the church office. Thank you kindly in advance for your generosity!
MEAL & MOVIE – December 11th: “God’s Not Dead 3” – pt 1. A deadly fire rips through St. James Church, devastating the congregation and Reverend Dave. Adjoining Hadleigh University uses the tragedy to kick the congregation off-campus. The escalating controversy creates a dilemma for the small church—can Christians fight for their rights and be the light for Christ at the same time? Is God really good all the time? Where is God when bad things happen? Can Christ really heal the brokenhearted?
ANNUAL MEETING – Saturday, January 11 at 10 AM.
Mission of the Month – December – Salvation Army – Doing the Most Good since 1865 – The Salvation Army meets human need wherever, whenever, and however we can. For over 100 years The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers have provided spiritual, social, and emotional assistance for men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. Centers offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy, all in a clean, wholesome environment. The physical and spiritual care that program participants receive prepares them to re-enter society and return to gainful employment. Many of those who have been rehabilitated are reunited with their families and resume a normal life.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
BENEVOLENCE FUND – The benevolence fund is used to aid families with unexpected or high medical expenses, victims of natural disasters. The unemployed, the under employed and in other similar circumstances.