REMEMBER TO BRING PLEDGE CARDS AND
TIME & TALENT SHEETS THIS SUNDAY
Saturday, November. 17
10:00AM-12:00PM
Work Day in the Garden
Edgar Miller has scheduled a garden work day on Saturday, November 17th from 10-12:00. Please come out to help if you can!
2:00PM
Sheets Dance Academy Performance of “The Nutcracker” in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 18
BEGINNING AT 9:15AM
Before Sunday School, After Sunday School & After Worship in the Fellowship Hall
Shop for delicious baked goods for your Thanksgiving dinner table
***BOARD OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR***
Make a donation to one of our benevolences in honor of teachers, family members, friends, co-workers, etc. Acknowledgement cards and envelopes provided.
***MEN’S BROTHERHOOD TICKET SALE FOR PORK LOIN FUNDRAISER***
Men’s Brotherhood will be smoking PORK LOINS on December 22nd.
Tickets are $40.00 which includes the pork loin and a quart of BBQ sauce.
Choose from two pick up times: 11-12:00 or 4- 5:00.
There are a limited number of tickets available, so act quickly!
The deadline to puchase tickets is December 12th.
9:45AM SUNDAY SCHOOL
Youth – Advent Wreaths & Program Practice with Cathy Waitman
Adults – Studying Romans with Dave Fulton {Parlor}
11:00AM Worship Service in the Sanctuary
Time & Talent Sheets and Pledge Cards
Following Worship
- Congregational Meeting: 2019
- Consistory Nominees
THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR CHURCH THIS SUNDAY
Greeters: John & Vicky Gray
Usher Captain:
Ushers: Mike Brown, Heidi Hutcheson, Mark Smith, Ramona Yarbrough
Youth Usher: Haylee Hutcheson
Plate Attendant: Buddy Lohr
Sound Technician: Dave Fulton
Acolyte: Elliott Smith
Bible Steward: Emory Smith
Nursery {infants-kindergarten}: Lynn Brown & Belinda Yates
THE WEEK AHEAD
Monday, November 19
- 6:30PM Open Hands Meal (FH)
Wednesday, November 21
Bell Choir & Adult Choir WILL NOT MEET
Thursday, November 22
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***HOLIDAY – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED***
- 1:00-3:00PM
Thanksgiving Meal Ministry (FH)
A Thanksgiving meal, generously prepared by Margaret Martin and organized by Tina Royal, will be served in our church Fellowship Hall on Thanksgiving afternoon. If you are able to help with this community outreach, please plan to be at church from 1-3:00.
Friday, November 23
DEADLINE FOR…
December Newsletter Submissions
***HOLIDAY – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED***
Sunday, November 25
- Sunday, Nov. 18
- 9:45AM Youth – Advent Wreaths and Program Practice
Adults – Studying Romans with Dave Fulton {Parlor} - 11:00AM WORSHIP IN THE SANCTUARY
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
DEADLINE FOR… Chili Entry, Chrismon & Poinsettia Orders
OUR CHURCH AT PRAYER
PRAYER CONCERNS:
Remember those in the Armed Forces. To add a name to the prayer list please fill out a prayer request card located in the backs of the pews, email Ben Hale at benjaminhale08@comcast.net or call at 704-772-6908 , or call the church office (336-248-2617).
CHURCH MEMBERS: : Bill Walser, Janelle Bunn, Kelly Greathouse, Ruth Fritts, Vogen Everhart, Deanna Michael, Peggy Bates, Margot Everhart
HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: Lib & Jimbo Hinkle, Jo Hudson, Valerie Price, Rita Tussey, Adena Wall, Marzell Crotts, Hoyle Potts, Doris Flynt, James Everhart
OUR FRIENDS: Charm Ketner, Harold Holste (Alane Holste’s father), Boyd & Bonnie Perry (Friends of Frankie Hedrick), Kathe Everhart (Frankie Hedrick’s sister-in-law), Jeanette Ingle (Friend of Bill & Cheryl Walser), Chris Greene (Michell Winter’s step-brother), Virginia Hill (Cathy Waitman’s mother), Laura Williams (Carolyn Robbins’ mother), David Combs (Friend of Open Hands), Noriko Shaw and the Family of Heather & Joe Surrett (Friends of Mike & Lynn Brown), Clifford Beane (Neighbor of Lee & Ellen Bouchard), Brian Arensman (Keith Johnson’s friend and co-worker), John Hayden (Friend of Kivi Miller), Ed Leonard (Brother of Sylvia Walser), Dan Smith (Brother of Steve and Jerry Smith), Jonelle Parker (Friend of Frank Leonard); Eddie Wray (Friend of Lisa Nelson), Lynn Younts (Friend of Susie Smith), Eliza Paris (Friend of Sylvia Walser’s granddaughter), Harold Peoples (Friend of Cheryl Walser), Ashley Hutcheson (Daughter-in-law of Heidi & Ron Hutcheson) SPECIAL NOTICES:
- Volunteers Needed
First Reformed UCC needs volunteers to help ring the bell for the Salvation Army on December 15th. We will be stationed in front of Lanier’s Ace Hardware. Volunteers will fill a 1-hour time slot. Times begin at 10:00 and end with the 5-6:00 slot. If you are interested in helping, please sign up on the clip board located in the Narthex or contact If you are willing to serve please email Mark Smith at msmith@gwsmithlbr.com - CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR MEMBERS AT HOME
Again this year, we collect Christmas cards to deliver to our members at home. Simply sign cards, place them in envelopes and put them in the bags that will be on the front pew of the sanctuary on November 25, December 2 or December 9. These bags will be delivered along with the holiday fruit baskets. A special thank you goes to Lena Johnson for making the cute holiday bags for the cards! - RESERVE YOUR POINSETTIAS NOW!
Reserve a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one. The cost is $13.00 per plant. These will be placed in the sanctuary the first Sunday of Advent, December 2nd. Poinsettias can be picked up immediately following worship that day to enjoy at home during the Advent Season. Please fill out the information form below and place it in the offering plate or call the church office. Order deadline is SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25th. Enter your Names and Click SUBMIT and Your POINSETTIAS list will be sent to the church office. - NEW CHRISMONS
Women’s Life Fellowship is beginning an effort to replace many of the Chrismons that are old and in disrepair. They would like to offer everyone the opportunity to contribute to the purchase of new Chrismons in honor of or in memory of someone special in your life. If you are interested, please complete the form below bring to the office by November 25th along with $20 each to help cover the cost of the new Chrismons. A list will be included in the bulletin the first Sunday in December similar to Poinsettias purchased in honor or memory of loved ones. The Chrismons will remain at the church to be used each Christmas. To contribute to the purchase of new Chrismons, Enter your information and Click the SUBMIT button below and Your Chrismons order will be sent to the church office. - Sunday, December 2, 12:00PM (FH)
Fifteen to twenty chili cooks are needed to enter the cook-off and provide the main part of the meal. A small salad, cornbread, drinks and desserts will be on the menu. Bring plenty of dollar bills to vote for your favorite. Winner will be announced at 1:00! Please contact Cathy by Sunday, November 25 if you wish to enter a pot of chili. - The Tree of “Angels”
The Tree of “Angels”will be placed in the breezeway of the Education Building again this year. Make a donation (your discretion) to place an angel on the tree in honor or memory of someone. Donations will assist with year-end benevolences. Please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate or contact the church office. To contribute to the Tree Of Angels, Enter your information and Click the SUBMIT button below and your Donations will be sent to the church office. - ATTENTION CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS
It is time to apply for the Hinkle, Sink, Swing Scholarship. Applications are available in the church office or can be emailed by contacting Paula at paula@frucc.org. Applications should be completed and back in the office by DECEMBER 31, 2018. 
The Christmas Story
December 8, 2018, 11:00AM
Children’s Christmas Program
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