Chonda Pierce will be at the New Life Church in Chesapeake, VA on Sat., October 21st. The ladies will be departing from the church at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. The cost is $24.00 per person.

The South Mills Gazette

Inside this issue:

Harvest Festival With Scott Wagoner

Senior Lunch Club A Day of Giving Thanks

Christmas Card Mailbox

Christmas Cookie Bake Hanging of the Greens

Sight and Sound December 28-30

The Living Christmas Tree Christmas Eve Service

Children’s Christmas Program Christmas Emoji

Youth Highlights

S o u t h M i l l s C h u r c h o f C h r i s t OCTOBER 15, 2017

Ladies Outing

Sat., October 21 New Life Church Chesapeake, VA

Harvest Festival

Schedule. . . 6:30 p.m. Meal Begins 7:00 p.m. Costume Judging 7:20 p.m. Set #1 Scott Wagoner (Illusionist) Hayrides Activities/Games Cake Walk Marshmallows & Smores 8:00 p.m. Set #2 (repeat) 8:30 p.m. Trunk ‘n Treat Hayride 9:00 p.m. Clean-up

We are still in need of volunteers and food for the Harvest Festival. See the sign up sheets in the foyer: Items Needed: Brunswick Stew Cakes (Cake Walk) Brownies Trunks! (for Trunk ‘n Treat)

featuring

Scott Wagoner

Tuesday, October 31 | 6:30 P.M.

Recreation. . . . Trunk ‘n Treat • Hayrides

Costume Judging Cake Walk • Scott Wagoner (illusionist)

Food. . . . Brunswick Stew • Hot Dogs

Chili (for hot dogs) Marshmallows • Brownies

Beverage

Senior Citizens Luncheon

Sunday, October 22nd immediately following morning worship

All Senior Citizens Welcome

There is no charge for the meal

Sunday Highlights

Sunday, November 5th “Soup and Sandwich” Dinner 6:30 p.m. The soup is provided. Everyone is asked to bring sandwiches, desserts, or beverages.

Caring for Others Day

We want to be there to help others. We can do this in various ways. One way our congregation does this is through our “Food Pantry.” We seek to have a ready supply of food staples on hand so that those who are lacking at any given time can have a source of help. So, we need to stock up. Please bring to this service a “Stock the Pantry Offering” (canned goods, packaged goods, etc. Note: Do not bring anything that requires refrigeration.]

Sunday, November 12th—11:00 a.m. “Seeing to the Needs of Others Service

“ “A Day of Saying Thanks” Lord’s Day, November 19th

11:00 a.m. – “Thank You God Service” & Thanksgiving Offering This is an opportunity for you to say thanks to God for what He has done and for what He continues to do. This offering is an offering beside what you normally bring to the Lord on the Lord’s Day. Our goal is to bring in an additional $2500 that can be used to help us meet our budgeted expenses.

12:30 p.m. – “Thanksgiving Meal” Turkeys & Hams will be generously provided by several members of our congregation. Everyone who can is asked to bring side dishes and desserts. This meal is always a wonderful time of sharing. Plan on sup-porting this meal with your fellowship, with your service, and by inviting others to come and be with us for the day.

6:30 p.m. – “Communion Only Service” This time is for those unable to be at the Lord’s Table earlier in the day and who desire to commune with Jesus.

For our meal we need donations of turkeys and ham (cooked). Broth would be appreciated for gravy.

4 Turkeys and 3 Hams

Sign up sheet in foyer

Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 24—8:00 p.m.

May the joy of Jesus fill our hearts this season. “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Jesus Christ the Lord.”

The Living Christmas Tree Sunday, December 17th

9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Dramatic/Musical Presentation 6:00 p.m. “Fireplace Warmth” 7:00 p.m. Dramatic/Musical Presentation

Christmas is in the Heart

Angel Tree—November 26th The South Mills Annual Angel Tree will be placed in the foyer on Sunday, November 26th. If you know of any families that could use assistance this year, please complete the form below. All names will remain anonymous. We have found that it is best to do fewer fami-lies and thus provide them with more. Requests are handled in the following order: South Mills Church of Christ family, South Mills Community, Surrounding Areas

Deadline for submission is Sunday morning, November 26th

Family Name: ______________________ Number in Family: __________________ Contributor: ________________________ Contact Phone Number: ______________

Adults Adult #1 q Male q Female Adult #2 q Male q Female Known Family Needs ____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Children Child #1 q Boy q Girl Child #2 q Boy q Girl

Age:__________ Grade:__________ Age:__________ Grade:__________

Sizes Sizes Pant/Dress _____________________________ Pant/Dress _____________________________

Shirt/Blouse ____________________________ Shirt/Blouse ____________________________

Shoes _________________________________ Shoes _________________________________

Favorite Toys ___________________________ Favorite Toys ___________________________

______________________________________ ______________________________________

______________________________________ ______________________________________

Child #3 q Boy q Girl Child #4 q Boy q Girl

Age:__________ Grade:__________ Age:__________ Grade:__________

Sizes Sizes Pant/Dress _____________________________ Pant/Dress _____________________________

Shirt/Blouse ____________________________ Shirt/Blouse ____________________________

Shoes _________________________________ Shoes _________________________________

Favorite Toys ___________________________ Favorite Toys ___________________________

______________________________________ ______________________________________

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place in basket in foyer

Annual Ladies Christmas Party & Gift Exchange

Thursday, December 7

Come join us ! All ladies are invited.

Location: Fellowship Hall Hosted by Jean Bell Time: 7:00 p.m. What to bring: $7.00-gift exchange Plate of Christmas “goodies”

The halls will be decked so plan to come for an evening of singing, laughing, sharing, and celebrating!

CHRISTMAS CARD MAILBOX

Will be available

beginning Sunday

December 3th.

Christmas Cookie Bake

Join us on Thursday, December 12th—7:00 p.m. Bring your favorite cookie batter and bake cook-ies at the church for a time of fellowship. The cookies will be delivered to those who are home-bound, individuals who are experiencing difficult times, individuals in nursing facilities, and senior citizens. If you know of someone that could be encouraged by a batch of cookies, please see one of our ladies.

quart size zip lock bags and tissue paper needed

Angel Tree Submission Forms—In Foyer

The South Mills Annual Angel Tree will be placed in the foyer on Sunday, November 26th. If you know any families that could use assistance this year, please pick up and complete a form located in the foyer. All names will remain anonymous. Requests are handled in the following order: 1) South Mills Church Family; 2) South Mills Community; 3) Surrounding Areas. Dead-line for submission is Sunday morning, November 26th. Gifts are to be placed under the tree by Sunday, December 17th.

Hanging of the Greens Sunday, December 3

6:30 p.m. A special program to officially begin the Christ-mas Season and look at a Christian’s perspec-tive on all the “glitter” of Christmas. Let us see how God’s love was revealed in the sym-bols of Christmas.

December 28-30

Final plans are being made for our trip to Lancaster, PA. It’s not to late to sign up.

Sign-up sheet in Foyer

Youth Highlights Children and Youth Christmas Program

Sunday, December 10 11:00 a.m.

A small but brave donkey named Bo yearns for a life beyond his daily grind at the village mill. One day, he finds the courage to break free, embarking on the adventure of his dreams. On his journey, he teams up with Ruth, a lovable sheep who has lost her flock, and Dave, a dove who has lofty aspirations. Along with three camels and some eccen-tric stable animals. Bo and his new friends follow the Star and become accidental heroes in the greatest story every told—the first Christmas.

Saturday, November 18th (Grades 1-6)

The Path—Teen Outing An informal worship service designed for teens who want to experience God through expressive worship, and challenging teaching. Hosted by First Church of Christ, Washington, NC.

See Roy for details

Sunday, October 22nd Sunday Funday (Grades 1—6)