Announcements for 13 November
Hi Everyone,
This Sunday Pastor Goligher will preach for both services. Jonathan and Maddie Bartlett are completing their visit to Hughson, CA where Jonathan is a candidate for the open pulpit of our sister congregation, Sovereign Grace OPC.
At its recent meeting, the session approved receiving the Tsiliacos family by letter of transfer from New Covenant OPC, South San Francisco.
Reminder to all: Please use cups/bottles with lids when in the Worship Hall or nursery.
Sincerely,
Elder Lemen
The Lord’s Day
Sunday school is at 9:45 am. The adult class is covering a short series on the topic of prayer.
The children’s Sunday school (9:45 am) meets in two classes, both using Great Commissions Publications curricula.
The morning service is at 11:00 am. The sermon will be "A House for God’s Name" from 1 Kings 5.
The evening service is at 5:00 pm. The sermon will be “Bad News for Good People" from Romans 2:1-4.
Christmas caroling practice today at 4:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The next practice dates will be 11 Dec (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 Thursday evening at 7:00 pm via Zoom. This week the study in Nancy Guthrie’s book The Lamb of God will be on “Love and Obey” (Deuteronomy). Complete the Personal Bible Study (pgs. 243-245).
Men's Book Study is on Thursday evening at 8:15 pm via Zoom. This week will be Chapter 14 “Sin’s Manipulation” of Knowing Sin by Mark Jones.
Looking Ahead
Thanksgiving week: There will be no Wednesday prayer meeting, Ladies’ Bible Study or Men’s Book Study.
Thank Offering
Unless otherwise designated, offerings received on 27 November 2022 will be for the OPC’s annual Thank Offering. The Thank Offering is used to fund the ministries of the OPC’s World Wide Outreach which includes Foreign Missions, Home Missions, and Christian Education.
Women’s Christmas Lunch – Save the date. On Saturday 10 December at 11 am at the church. More details will be coming soon. Please plan to invite a friend to join us.
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!
Brenzel Blessing Basket
The Mercy Ministry Team would like to bless a member and family with a basket filled with their preferences. In October/November we are collecting items for Jim and Mical Brenzel. We would especially like to encourage Jim as it is difficult for him with his ongoing serious medical issues and to encourage Mical who is his only caregiver at home. Please see the list below and donate to the basket if you are able. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Items for Blessing Basket for the Brenzel family
1. Cookies (especially shortbread and oatmeal raisin – Mical loves these.)
2. Chocolate (Jim loves See’s Chocolate)
3. Coffee (Deep Roasted)
4. Tea (Mical loves Chai Tea)
5. Favorite lotion/soap – (Mical enjoys citrus, coconut, and winter spice scents)
6. Hobbies/interests – read about politics/economics, travel to places of scenic beauty and historical interest.
7. Favorite reading material – Jim reads the WSJ (on paper) and Investors Business Daily (on paper, weekly). Mical enjoys reading a mix of books (currently it is C.S. Lewis), newspapers (Epoch Times, WSJ, and podcasts/electronic newsletters (The Daily Wire, Our Daily Bread).
8. Favorite flower/plants – Jim loves rhododendrons and azaleas.
9. Favorite music – classical music (chamber music, orchestral, choral – not operatic).
10. Since they both like to travel, a VISA gift card would be appreciated so they can use it at restaurants or for other travel expenses.
Note: No dairy (lactose), no nuts, popcorn, and hot/spicy foods. Perishable food items can be labeled and placed in the refrigerator on December 4. Thank you.
Please email Suzy Anvar (suzyanvar@yahoo.com) or text 650.575.5344 if you would like to participate in donating an item for the blessing basket. Thank you in advance for your generosity. (We may need to reassign you if there are too many of one item.)
Turn in the items by Sunday, December 4 morning worship service. (Please put items in the red basket on the kitchen counter labeled “for Brenzel family gift basket” Thank you.) You can also turn in non-perishable food early to Suzy.