Our weekend bulletin — 11/29/15
Inspirational Quote of the Week
“Faith is a steady and certain knowledge of the divine benevolence towards us, which being founded on the truth of the gratuitous promise in Christ, is both revealed to our minds and confirmed to our hearts by the Holy Spirit.”
John Calvin
Thanksgiving Meal
On November 26th, Thanksgiving day, Bucky and Brenda Golden will be hosting a family style meal in the annex. Anyone interested in attending is welcome to participate. The preparations will begin at 11am and the meal will be at 1pm. For more info, please see either Bucky or Brenda.
College Student Cookie Bake
This Sunday we are collecting your baked Christmas Cookies which we will send to the college students abroad from Reach Out Church. We will have a drop-off in the church foyer and you can also drop cookies off before our college and young adult group this Tuesday, December 2nd between 6pm – 7pm.
No food pantry or youth group on Friday, November 27th
In observance of the Thanksgiving weekend, both our Food Pantry and Youth Group will be closed on Friday, November 27th. We will return to our regular schedule the following week on Friday, December 4th.
Our Giving Tree is back!
If you would like to be involved in helping out the homeless and less fortunate this winter, Reach Out Church is accepting winter accessory donations for our Giving Tree. Our Giving Tree is set up at the back of the church sanctuary every winter and we decorate it with gloves, mittens, hats, and scarves to collect for a donation. So if you’re out shopping this Christmas season or if you find yourself with extra winter apparel, please take the extra effort to bless those who have difficulty just to stay warm throughout these colder seasons.
After Christmas, we send the clothing to an organization which distributes our donation to those living on the streets and those in need. Clothing donations can be dropped off during office hours and on the weekend before and after our services.
Bless a local family this Christmas season
You can make an impact in our community by sponsoring a family to assist in providing food and gifts this Christmas season. Reach Out Church works with Hyde Park Community Cares to provide for families that cannot financially afford to bless their children this Christmas season. If you would like to be involved in this ministry, you can sign up on our list in the foyer, contact Cathy Kelly, or call the church office for more information at (845) 229-6080.
Thanks to all who have participated in Operation Christmas Child this year!
We are happy to say that between donations from our church and our relay center, we have collected 625 shoeboxes (exceeding last years total!) which will be sent to bless children around the world this year.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
You, your family, and your friends are welcome to join us this Christmas Eve at Reach Out Church to celebrate God’s greatest gift to the world, Jesus Christ. Our annual Candlelight Service delivers the Christmas message through music, a sermon, and our traditional candle lighting ceremony. All are welcome to attend. This service begins on December 24th at 7 p.m.
Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James
We are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.
Home Group Bible Study
Brian and Brenda Bovee are leading a home group Bible study on Thursdays at 7pm. All are welcome to attend this time of fellowship and Bible study! For more information, directions, or to RSVP, please contact the Bovee family.
Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
We have another opportunity this January to send a missionary team to the Dominican Republic! If you are interested in this life changing opportunity, please sign up in the foyer or contact Randy Spadaro.