December Stuff

It is hard to believe that we are now well into the last month of 2010.  I hope that as this year winds down, it finishes on a high-note for you and your family. 

Here are some things you need to know about for December:

Cell Groups:
We are in the book of Colossians this month.  You can find the reading plan online here.  If you are on facebook and haven't liked us yet, go do it now!  You'll get status updates right in your news feed about things going on.  Just one more way to stay in touch.  In Colossians, we will be looking at the difference between following rules and putting your sinful nature to death. 

There will be no cell-groups on the 22nd or the 29th.  We will all meet at the building instead.  

Fundraising:
We are trying to raise money for our Mission Trip next summer.  This trip will take us to several different locations to witness first hand how God's people are addressing different needs in different communities.  This Friday night from 6-9 pm we will be babysitting at the building for donations so that parents can go out and do some Christmas shopping, or just have a night to themselves. You can help us out in two ways:

1) Encourage your child to come help us.  Even if they don't think they will be going on the Mission Trip, their service will help others go serve. 

2) If you know anyone with small children who maybe could use a few hours away, please pass this along to them.  If you were feeling really in the Christmas Spirit, you could offer to drop in the donation for them. 

Progressive Dinner:
We are making some changes to the Christmas party this year.  On Saturday night, we will all meet up at the church building at 5 pm.  We will then load up in the bus and head to 3 different locations for dinner.  First stop, the Richardsons' for appetizers and games.  Second, the Lesters' for a devotional and the main course.  Finally, to the Kirbys' for dessert and the gift swap.  The teens are to be picked up at our house between 8:30 and 9 pm.  Kids need to bring a $10-or-less gift and they are supposed to "dress to impress".  That last part is Brooke Miller and Olivia Cook's rule, not mine :).