Happy Thanksgiving. When things get rough, sometimes it's hard to be thankful. We're sad, angry, scared, yet rarely thankful. When we shift our focus on what we can be thankful for, we see so much that God has done and is doing in our lives. So with all my heart I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

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November 26, 2008

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
The church office will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Also, there will be no groups meeting on tonight (Wednesday). Have a great Thanksgiving with your loved ones.

WALMART “SOULED OUT FOR KIDS” SHOPPING SPREE
Interested in shopping with kids from our local elementary schools for Christmas? Look in your bulletin for the purple insert for ways you can be involved in this ministry outreach to our community. All donations must be received by December 7. If you have any questions, contact Jeremy or Lisa in the church office, 793-2448.

HELP CHILDREN’S MINISTRY WITH FALL CLEANUP & DECORATING
Our Preschool Ministry is in the process of renovating a new worship center for our preschoolers. We need any marine style decorations, sea-life, or other items you would like to donate.  If you have any questions, email Kim at baby.bc@verizon.net.

YEAR-END GIVING
December is the month we depend on all year to fulfill our budget needs. Your generosity will enable our student and kids ministries to reach kids all year long. Year end gifts must be turned in by noon on December 31st.

SENIOR CLASS CHRISTMAS PARTY—December 5th, 5pm
at the Lugonia Fountain Club House, 1151 E. Lugonia. It’s a potluck—bring a salad or vegetable. $2 donation for meat. No gift exchange. To sign up, contact Bill Baty, 794-3613 or Earlene  Sowell, 792-5190.

NEWCOMERS/MEMBERSHIP CLASS
December 7th, 10:45 am in the church office.

MOVIE TICKETS
Tickets for Krikorian Theaters available on the patio for $6.50/ticket (a $3.50 savings!). Please pre-order your movie tickets for the holidays so we have plenty in stock. (They make great Christmas gifts!) Proceeds go toward Women’s Ministries.

M.O.M.S. GOING GREEN
Please save your old ink cartridges and bring them into the office or to the table on the patio.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Sign up to hand out candy canes and Christmas invitations at Market Night on December 11th, from 6-9pm. The adult ensemble will be providing Christmas music. To sign up, write “Market Night” on your welcome card.

COLD WEATHER SHELTER
The cold winter nights will be upon us before we know it and the Cold Weather Shelter will be in need of volunteers to help work on the nights when the temperature dips to 40° or below.  To be a part of this team who gives up a few hours of sleep a couple of times a season please email Denise Vasquez at dvasquez@pathwayonline.com.

LOOKING TO SERVE IN A MINISTRY?
The Sunday AM setup crew is looking for more help to set up umbrellas, tables & chairs before church. If you are interested, please contact Brian McBride (janinemcbride@verizon.net), Keith Castillo (kcastill@csusb.edu), or the church office (dvasquez@pathwayonline.com).

VOLUNTEER HANDYMAN
wanted for various odd jobs at the church. Contact Denise, dvasquez@pathwayonline.com.

GOD’S GARDENERS
If you would like to plant and maintain the garden area around the Redlands Blvd. driveway, please write “God’s Gardeners” on your welcome card or contact Pastor Gary at gjefferson@pathwayonline.com.

PUT LOVE INTO ACTION
If it is on your heart to do outreach to the homebound, hospitalized, or are willing to give rides to those who need to go to the doctor and market please contact Dora Maxim at djmaxim@verizon.net, Judy Blair at mrsjblair@yahoo.com or Denise Vasquez at dvasquez@pathwayonline.com.

MISSION PRAYER TEAM
Would you like to be a part of a prayer team whose focus is mission teams? Please call Dora Maxim at 335-0798 or djmaxim@verizon.net.

Have you been blessed by TLC Team’s cards or letters when you were sick?
Or know of someone who has and would like to be a part of this ministry? Please call Nancy Daniel at 792-0365.

 

 

 

OTHER MINISTRIES

You can see the schedules for the other ministries by downloading a copy of this week's bulletin. You can also find schedules for special events and more at the new pathwayonline.com.

 

THIS WEEK
Sunday, November 30
9:00 a.m. – Worship Service/Small Group
9:00 a.m. – Steps Co-ed Recovery Group/I Bldg
10:45 a.m. – Worship Service/Small Group
5:00 p.m. – Men’s Bible Study/Guiles/Conference Rm.
 

Monday, December 1

7:30 a.m. – Men's Group/ Panera
12:00 p.m. – Women's AA 12 Step/Bldg I
 

Tuesday, December 2

9:00 a.m. – Women's Bible Study/L1
5:30 p.m. – Guys/Girls Rap Group/Bldg I
6:00 p.m. – TP Band Practice
7:00 p.m. – Turning Point/ Underground
 
Wednesday, December 3
5:45 p.m. – Rock's Stars Children's Choir
5:45 p.m. – Edge/Wired Leader's Devotions/J2
6:00 p.m. – Wired Band Practice
6:15 p.m. – Pizza Fusion/ Underground
6:30 p.m. – AA/women's/ Bldg I
6:45 p.m. – Kid's Quest/Breakout
6:45 p.m. – Wired/ Underground
6:45 p.m. – Men's Group/L3
6:45 p.m. – Worship Ensemble
 
Thursday, December 4
10:00 a.m. – Women's Bible Study/ FH
7:00 p.m. – Handbell Choir Rehearsal/Bldg E
 
Friday, December 5
12:00 p.m. – Women's AA Big Book/Bldg I
 

 

  Questions regarding information in the eGuide can be directed to egriffin@pathwayonline.com.