Pastor's Ponderings:
Well, it's nearly November!! November is generally our most active month of the year and honestly, it still will be even with the idled status with the Covid19 restrictions. Read through this newsletter for all the goings-on.
First up for Veterans Day, on November 8th we will be having “Breakfast Burritos” as a take-out or maybe better described as a 'take-away' item. These burritos will be available in either 'bacon' or 'sausage' and will be free to all of our Veterans. For those who haven't served the burritos will be $3/each. There is a limit of two per person.
Next up there will be our November Soup Supper, on November 12th. This month the supper will be either as a take-out or delivery item. There will be no gathering for dinner here at the Church. The offering for this month is chili and one of Donna's famous cinnamon rolls. Adult meals will be $7, children from 6-12 are $3, and children 5 and under are Free. We will be needing some drivers to help with delivery so if you're interested in helping give the office a call and let us know.
On November 22nd, we will be having our Annual Thanksgiving Meal. This meal will be available as either a take-home or a dine-in. We'll be serving the meal to those that want to eat in Fellowship Hall and it will be dished up by those working in the kitchen. All of the food will be prepared on-site and per the requirements from the State and CDC. This meal will be free of charge. After eating for those who wish to help we will be doing our annual “Hanging of the Greens” and decorating the Church and especially the Sanctuary for Christmas. This is always a fun and spirited event and I'm so glad we're going to be doing this in spite of all the craziness in the world.
Our Annual God's Portion Sale has been 'reimagined' and you'll find a letter from our Stewardship Chair Terry Watters included in this newsletter. Please find that letter and see what Terry has set up to replace this important fundraiser. With all good fortune, we'll be back next year holding this great tradition!
I do want to let you all know that as of October I have resumed serving communion out at Shady Oaks (once a month). This morning I was out to see them and it was great to see some of the faces that I've missed so much. Unfortunately, we have to do communion with me in the entry talking through the glass... but, praise God that we are able to give the sacraments to the wonderful souls at Shady Oaks. It will be a wonderful day when I'm able to just walk in the doors and have a normal worship service with them all once again.
Sadly, I do also have to let you all know that the “Harp Twins” had to cancel out “Christmas Concert”. They live in Chicago and if they travel to Iowa they are required to be in quarantine for fourteen days. Ours was the last event that they had scheduled for the year (everything else had previously canceled) and though they regretted doing so they were forced to back out of our engagement. They are very interested in setting up a Christmas Concert in 2021 and I will be in conversation with them about setting up a 2021 Concert.
On a good note, the Sunday Night Group has resumed meeting. Come on up on Sunday Nights to the Church for some time of fellowship, a meal, prayers, and a Bible study. We gather at 6 pm every Sunday (weather permitting).
On a final positive note, Jodi is making preparations for the Children's Annual Christmas Eve Program. Watch for more details in the December Newsletter.
And with that, I'm going to sign off and as always ask you to...
Be a blessing to someone today! Pastor Roy
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