PRAYER REQUEST (FOR MICHAEL ROEVER):
A reminder that Michael Roever is scheduled for gallbladder removal surgery this coming Monday, December 11th. Your prayers for God’s mercy and blessing on the surgery would be much appreciated.
ASSISTANCE (FOR JIM HUTCHINS):
For brethren who are willing and able to assist Jim Hutchins at this time, please see the respective sign-up sheets on the Information Table as to meals or a main dish, and for men to visit Jim on week-days between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Mr. Jeff Sallaz continues his offer to drop off at the Hutchins’ home any cold or frozen dishes brought to Sabbath services. If you are personally dropping off food or visiting the Hutchins’ home, please call Jim at (816) 482-1734 before-hand so he will know to expect you. There are also small hand-outs on the Information Table with Jim & Sherri Hutchins’ address and phone numbers.
LADIES OUTREACH PROGRAM DISPLAY:
The Ladies Outreach Program would like to thank everyone for their support and help with the projects. Today we are displaying the latest quilts, hats, and homeless mats located on tables near the Information Table. Please take a moment to see what you have helped us accomplish. If anyone has someone in hospice or in a nursing home who you would like to gift a quilt to, please see Patty Poole. Thanks again to you brethren for your support, as well as to the ladies who donate their skills and time.
KC WEEKEND UPDATES:
December is here and that means deadlines are approaching for hotel reservations, payments, and team sign-ups.
– Hotel reservations: If you are planning to stay at the Embassy Suites, even if you are a local member of the KC congregation, you must make your hotel room reservation by Thursday, December 14th, to receive the $109 (+ tax) room rate. We cannot guarantee this rate for any reservations made after December 14th.
– Family Games Judge volunteers: We’re wanting volunteers for volleyball scorekeepers and line judges; please see Kirk Prince if you are interested. Thank you so much to those who have already signed up to be judges for the family games. The Judges’ Meeting is tonight, Dec. 9th, at Mike & Rachel Keesee’s home. If you are not joining us for dinner, please arrive by 6:30 PM.
– Materials Needed: We are still looking for 25 or more two-liter bottles (empty, no lids). If you can contribute these bottles, please talk to Rachel Keesee.
– Friday night and Sabbath schedule:
We will start the Kansas City Family Weekend with a Bible Study at 7:00 PM Friday night, December 29th in the Grand Ballroom of the Embassy Suites Kansas City Airport Hotel, 7640 NW Tiffany Springs Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64153 (just east of the I-29 & Tiffany Springs Pkwy interchange). On Sabbath morning, December 30th, we will have a Bible Study at 10:00 AM, with Sabbath services at 1:30 PM, all at the Embassy Suites Grand Ballroom. Doors will open one hour before each Bible Study.
On Saturday evening, the photo booth will open for family pictures at 5:00 PM, Dinner begins at 6:00 PM, the Fun Show begins at 7:00 PM, and the Dance will begin about 15 minutes after the Fun Show ends, about 8:00 PM.
We hope all of our local brethren are planning to attend. If you have not yet registered, please do so, especially for the brisket dinner, which does have a cap on the number of seats available. The Registration Website is at www.kclcg.org – just click on the “KC Weekend” link on the home page.
MONSTER TRUCK ACTIVITY:
Sunday-Sunday-Sunday, January 14th, at the Sprint Center, join us for “Monster Jam”! Further details and a sign-up sheet are on the Information Table for anyone who is interested; all ages are welcome! Deadline for sign-up and payment is Sunday, December 17th. Please contact Mr. Gary Jones with any questions.
CHILDREN’S SONG PRACTICE:
Children participating in the KC Weekend Children’s Song, please meet today immediately after services in the East Hallway.
YOUTH BIBLE LESSON CLASS:
The Youth Bible Lesson Class will meet next Sabbath, December 16th, and will cover Lesson #3.
DECEMBER SPOKESMAN/GRAD CLUB:
The Combined Spokesman/Graduate Club will be next Saturday evening, December 16th, starting at 6:30 PM with doors opening by 6:00 PM, at the usual location, the Best Western Plus Hotel. To confirm your assignments, they are posted on the kclcg.org website, under the Resource Center tab, then click on the Spokesman/Grad Club page. If for any reason you can’t access the website, or if you will not be able to attend, please see the Club’s secretary, Mr. Grant Manning.
ANNUAL MERRILL WISCONSIN WEEKEND:
Looking ahead to next February 2018, the Annual “Theme-FireWorks” Bonfire Weekend will be held in Merrill, Wisconsin on February 10th & 11th. Please see the brochure on the Information Table for detailed information. If you plan to attend, and would like a copy of the brochure emailed to you, contact Mr. George Damon, email gdamon@kc.rr.com. Here is a brief introduction to the event:
We will be at the Merrill Town Hall/Community Center again this year. This is a very nice facility and is arranged for both Sabbath Services and the Sunday brunch. Mr. Kreyer says we will have a special guest speaker this year. We would love to see as many of you as possible.
We are going to have a “HOT” time and a lot of FUN right in the middle of this coming cold dark winter. It’s a Great time and a Great way for GOD’s Family to get together! Hotels are filling up in Merrill, but Wausau is not far away, and there is some room for brethren. Everyone in the Merrill congregation thanks you for your support. If you have question, contact Mr. Jeffrey T. Stevens, email jtstevens@aquacraftinc.com, phone 715-536-9800.