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Our Christmas Service & Party Is In Two Weeks!We are excited to celebrate the Christmas Season with our annual All Fellowship Christmas Service. Psalm 133:1 Oh, how wonderful, how pleasing it is when God’s people all come together as one! In two weeks we will meet on Saturday evening at the South San Francisco Convention Center for an evening Christmas Service and an All Fellowship Dinner. A full dinner will be provided and then we will have a DJ as well so we can fellowship and have some dancing too. So come dressed in your Christmas outfits and ready to celebrate the Holiday Season together! Finally, this year we will again collect NEW, unused warm socks to donate for distribution to our unhoused neighbors in both the East Bay and the West Bay. Please bring a donation if you can, and we will have a couple of friends collecting them at the door. We need all who are coming to select a specific meal choice. So if you haven't already, please let your fellowship group leader know that you are coming and they will let you know the dinner options. We need to know all dinner selections ASAP. Next week we will have more specific information to share. We look forward to this special Christmas Service and hope you can join us for this festive and fun event! |
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Season of Giving - Donate to HOPE worldwide Today!HOPE worldwide seeks to inspire greater hope in our world by imitating the full ministry of Jesus and creating opportunities to build community. The vision is simple; every member engaged, every engagement transforming. They are eager to partner with local churches as we stand with neighbors in their time of need. Motivated by God's love, HOPE partners with our neighbors in need, equip volunteers, respond to disasters and strengthen communities to inspire greater hope in our world. For HOPE's Season of Giving there is no specific set day of giving. Each church picks a day to give toward the end of the year. Today, December 3, 2023, is the day our church has chosen as the day to make our churchwide donation to HOPE. The annual church giving campaign, supported by the International Churches of Christ, provides the foundation of resources to operate HOPE worldwide. HOPE is so thankful for your partnership and support which strengthens vital programs in over 60 countries through a global network of love and compassion. Your general fund support enables HOPE worldwide to deliver quality outcomes for the poor, sick and suffering around the world. There are many ways to give: 1. Give directly at www.hopeww.org 2. Go to the "Give" section of our website and designate HOPE worldwide as the recipient. 3. Click the link below for instructions on how to give to our local chapter. Whichever way you choose, your dollars will be used for good. Thank you! |
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ICOC Women's Service Team Advent Bible StudiesLast year their website said, "The busyness of the Christmas season can often distract us from the main event—remembering and worshipping the One who came into the world to walk with us, teach us, empathize with us, and save us. For centuries, through art and song, worshippers have reminisced and reflected on the perfect gift of Jesus. At Christmastime, the air is filled with carols and hymns celebrating our Savior’s birth.Using lines from Christmas songs as a starting point, the daily Advent devotionals will invite you to take a breath and soak in the presence of our Lord. Written by ICOC women from around the world, these devotionals will guide us to the feet of our Lord and help lift our eyes to Him." Each day you can find a scripture reading, devotional thoughts, reflection questions, and practical application activities on their website. Click the button below to go to their website to look at the first few advent posts. |
