November Bulletin
Thanksgiving
The turkey is roasted; the
cranberry’s sweet;
The table is laden with good
things to eat.
The family is seated, each one in
his place;
Heads bow for the blessing, for
silence & grace.
There’s fellowship, laughter,
& hearts are so gay;
There’s gratitude, gladness on
Thanksgiving Day.
Serving: November
2 – Rich Sauder
November 9 – Bob
Frank (Gary Post’s place)
November 16 –
Gary Post (Bob Frank’s place)
November 23 –
Bruce Sauder
November 30 –
Howard Sauder
Look Aheads:
December
5 – All Church Caroling
December
8 – Christmas Program Practice
December
12 – Adult Church Caroling
December
14 – Christmas Program
March 7
-- Communion
Church Directory
Corrections/Additions:
Aaron
& Katie Ehnle – 6911 N. Mission
Rd., Peoria, IL
61614, Aaron:
360-5409, Katie: 258-4240
Pauline
Sauder – moved to Restmor
Royce & Sarah Schieler – 313 W. First Ave., P.O. Box 162, Deer Creek,
IL 61733
Add Eli
(10-1-08) to Dave
& Joanna Sauder
Add
Brody (10-22-08)
to Kappy & Gayle Koch
Bruce
& Becky Sauder – Cell phone (no land line):
309-241-7189
Meal Committees
for November – Please call to offer food/help for a meal J
First event – Cheri Frank (5000)
& Gail Sinn (7021)
Second event – Marsha Koch (5207)
& Rita Kilgus (3918)
Add something to the calendar?
Call:
925-9010
Email: jimrach96@yahoo.com
E-Calendar Info
If you
would be interested in receiving an e-calendar each month, please let me know
of your interest by sending your email address to:
jimrach96@yahoo.com
World Relief Info
If you
would like a receipt for your World Relief
donations this fiscal year for tax purposes, please note it on your check or
contact Pete or Debbie
Aberle.
Gifts of Love
Our
church will be providing Christmas gifts to needy Tremont families again this
year through the “Gifts of Love” program.
If you interested in buying gifts or donating, please pick up an info
sheet at the communication desk at church or contact Renee Kaiser at 925-5401
or mrkaiser@telstar-online.net
Oakville Update
There is
still a need for skilled workers at Oakville. There is also a need for those who just have
a willing heart to help … so anyone who would like to volunteer, please
register at www.acworldrelief.org
Sick Room Restroom
There
have been several children who have been using the sick room restroom. Please tell your children that it is only to
be used for those that do not feel well.
Thank you!
Marching to Zion
Extra
copies of the 2nd edition of Marching to Zion have been ordered. Please contact Ron Menold if you are
interested in purchasing one.
Crown Biblical Financial Study
Program
The
elder body approved the use of the Crown Biblical Financial Program. The Crown program is a ten-week Bible Study
that focuses on God’s financial principles.
Regardless of age or financial stability, anyone who has a role in
managing their household’s finances should consider participating. Married & engaged couples are encouraged
to attend the Bible Study together, working as a team through loving &
constant communication. Adult singles
(out of high school & making independent financial decisions) are also
encouraged to attend. Participation in a
Bible Study is one of the best ways for singles to receive some of the
financial stewardship guidance which they seek.
If it will increase their comfort level, singles are encouraged to
participate in pairs. Those who have had
experience in putting groups together in Bible Studies report that the best
results are obtained in mixing people without regard to age, marital status, or
financial condition. If you are
interested in participating, contact one of the ministers. If you are interested in becoming a group
leader, please indicate that also. This
will be a long term, multi-year program which will start small & grow as
the interest & trained group leaders are available. The first group will consist of a minister
couple & those who express interest in becoming future group leaders.
Church Caroling
The
All-Church Caroling (children included) will be on Friday, December 5th
at 6:00 p.m. The Adult Church Caroling (adults only) will
be on Friday, December 12th at 6:00
p.m. You are invited to BOTH carolings. There will sign-up sheets for
attendance/food. PLEASE sign-up if you plan to attend. Thanks!
Special Christmas Collection
The
Sunday School will be having a special collection for
various Christmas Funds on these Sundays -- November 16, 23, 30, & December
7.
Christmas Program Practice
The
Christmas Program Practice is scheduled for December 8th. There will be a sign-up sheet posted at
church for cookies or you may also call or email Diane Koch at 925-5035 or pdkoch@verizonmail.com Thanks!
Fellowship Rental Price Change
Private
Group: Less than 50 -- $50.00 for small
room (can include kitchen). Less than 100 -- $75.00 for entire FH. 100-200 -- $100.00 (must
rent entire FH). 200 or more --
$150.00 (must rent entire FH).
Also – Wedding Only -- $150.00
Wedding Reception Only --
$200.00
Wedding & Reception --
$250.00
These
prices are for a Tremont Sponsor only.
Out-of-Town Sponsor prices are listed at the FH along with these
prices. Also, these price changes are
not in the new church books, so we have adhesive labels with these updates on
them for people to add to their new church books. The labels will be located in the message
center by the new church books.
Benefit Supper Date Change
The SS
Benefit Supper date has been changed. It
will now be held on February 7th.
Please mark your calendars.
Thank You Note
We want
to thank you sincerely for your encouragement & support & especially
your prayers during & following Dan’s surgery.
Sincerely
in the Lord, Dan & Carol Koch
ACCFS Open House
There
will be an open house & dedication at ACCFS on November 16th
from 2:30-5:00 p.m.
The new
office is located on Highland St.
– the next street north
of the Morton Walmart.
Thank You Note
To all
our church family: Darrel, the children,
& I would like to express our thankfulness & appreciation to so many of
you who thought of us at the time of my surgery & recovery. We are so grateful for the many thoughts,
phone calls, cards, helping hands, meals, & prayers on our behalf. We truly felt the love of God through each of
you. We love all of you & pray that
God will bless you for your love shown to us.
Humbly in Christ, Darrel, Brenda,
Cameron,
Vanessa, & Kendall Ehnle
A stranger is one away from home,
but a
pilgrim is one who is on his way home.
The following are some suggestions
found in a tract that was handed to an elder many years ago by a dear
Sister-in-faith who is long since laid to rest …
As we assemble ourselves in church:
Let us be deeply mindful that we are now entering
God’s sacred house of worship.
Let us go early to church; not only be punctual,
but be in our place before the hour
announced for the service to begin.
Let us go in a reverent spirit; on the way to
remember whither we go; avoid lightness
of
many & conversation on worldly topics.
Let us, before we enter, & as we enter the
church, breathe a silent prayer of invocation
for the influence of the Holy Spirit. Let us, as we take our place, bow our head
reverently
in
prayer, for ourself & for all others who enter the church.
Let us resolve that we will be quiet, foster no
evil thought, fix our eyes on no special object
that would detract our thoughts, utter no word that will
tend to divert our mind from the
holy
purpose for which we have come to church.
Let us, as the minister enters the pulpit, offer
an earnest silent prayer on his behalf.
Let us, in all service, take an active part as
hearer & worshiper.
Let us, at the end of the service, after a moment
of prayerful silence, depart with
cheerfulness & good will to all whom we happen to meet,
remember that
Christian
fellowship is a part of Christian worship.