Announcements for 11 December
Hi Everyone,
This Sunday Pastor Goligher will preach for both services.
This Lord’s Day we will receive Josephine Melia, Becky Lin, and Richard Lin as new members. Please welcome them.
Last week, Sovereign Grace Community Church (OPC), Hughson, CA voted unanimously to call Jonathan Bartlett to be their next pastor. Presbytery will examine Jonathan at the 17-18 March 2023 stated meeting, and Jonathan will likely be ordained and installed in late April. The Bartletts will move to Hughson in the late April-May timeframe.
Reminder to all: Please use cups/bottles with lids when in the Worship Hall or nursery. And please only have food in the Fellowship Hall.
Sincerely,
Elder Lemen
The Lord’s Day
Sunday school is at 9:45 am. Pastor Goligher teaches the adult class this Sunday.
The children’s Sunday school (9:45 am) meets this week with the adults.
The morning service is at 11:00 am. The sermon will be "Promise and Peril" from 1 Kings 9.
The evening service is at 5:00 pm. The sermon will be “A Heart Issue" from Romans 2:12-29.
Christmas caroling practice will be on Sunday at 4:00 pm and 18 Dec (3:30 pm).
Through the Week
Prayer Meeting is on Wednesday. At 6 pm there is a shared meal – please let Pastor Goligher know if you plan to join for dinner. Prayer will be at 7:15 pm, at church and on Zoom. During the prayer time there will be activities at the church for children up to the age of 6 years old.
Ladies’ Bible Study is on recess until the end of the year.
Men's Book Study is on recess until the end of year.
Fellowship Lunch is next Sunday, 18 December. Please plan to bring a main dish and a salad or dessert to share.
Message from the Mercy Committee Sally Jo Reich would love cards and encouraging messages from church families. She had a surgery last month due to a fractured femur. If you are able, please send her encouraging messages to lift her spirits and let her know we are praying and thinking of her.
Her address is: 1224 Devonshire Ave., Manteca CA 95336
Cello Recital Opportunity All are welcome to attend a cello recital at the church at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, 17 December. Chara Liao and others will perform. There will be an ensemble group of Chara’s fellow student-cellists playing Christmas-themed music, as well as individual solo performances. The recital will last about 90 minutes including an intermission.
Thank you card from Mical Brenzel. Check out the thank you card from Mical Brenzel that is posted on the bulletin board near the kitchen which features a photo of Jim Brenzel. Mical expresses thanks for the Blessing Basket that the church provided for them.
Looking Ahead
Sunday School Vacation: There will be no Sunday school classes on 18 Dec., 25 Dec., or 1 Jan. Classes will resume on 8 January 2023.
Christmas Eve service
On Saturday 24 December at 5 pm we will hold a Christmas Eve service of Scripture lessons and Christmas carols. Mark your calendars and plan to invite friends and family!
The Lord’s Supper will next be celebrated on 1 January 2023.