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Toy donations needed

Santa's Toy Shoppe is collecting unwrapped toys for lower income kids in the community. We have drop off boxes in the Narthex and Chrisitian Life Center if you can help. The deadline is coming soon: Friday, Dec. 5, so this is the week to pick something up if you'd like to help!

Celebrating the season with song

Sunday, Dec. 14 will be a morning of music! The chancel choir will share their cantata at 8:30 & 11:00. The children’s ensemble will sing at the 9:45 service. We hope you’ll invite a friend and come support both!

Open Cantata Rehearsal
 Maybe you can't attend on Dec 14 or would just like see what goes into rehearsal. This is a bonus opportunity to experience the cantata and the behind-the-scenes of preparing it will be this Sunday (12/7) at 1:30 pm in the sanctuary. All are invited to enjoy the "dress rehearsal" for the cantata.

Pick an angel, be an "angel"

The Angel Tree is up! Go pick one before they're gone and be sure to write your name on the designated sheet. Return wrapped gifts to the church by Dec. 14. You can also help by baking cookies or brownies that will be included with the gifts. Delivery day is Dec. 21 and we need some smiling folks to bring the joy of gifts and sweet treats to these special families. You can find the Angel Tree and all the sign up forms in the Information Center which is between the sanctuary and Christian Life Center. If you have questions or want to sign up via email, you can message Glenda Bitner.

Financial Peace University returns Sept 10

Imagine how much more you could bless others if money weren't a burden. If you had no debt payments. No money stress. That's the freedom that God wants for us - and it's possible! Join our Financial Peace University (FPU) class starting on September 10 at 6:30 pm. This 9-week course walks through God's ways of handling money so we can live a debt-free, generous, more abundant life. Class coordinators will be Tim and Catrina Bourne. For more details, cost and to register, please use the button below.
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Children's ministry info meeting this Sunday

Our programs are growing and we need more volunteers in Nursery and Kids Connect! Anyone who wants to know more about what volunteering with our kiddos looks like can attend a short informational meeting on July 20 at 11:00 am or 12:15 pm in the Christian Life Center. Please email Moss Myers if you have questions.

Hey kids! Let's have a party!

It's going to be a time for Christmas fun, food and music for kids on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5-6:00 pm. There'll be gingerbread houses, hot chocolate, crafts, games and a performance by our children’s ensemble! Invite your friends and come celebrate the season together.

Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 7:00 pm

For those experiencing loss, hurt or loneliness this holiday season, we will gather to remember God is with us and we have every reason to hold on to hope. This service is designed to provide space for prayer, reflection, and spiritual healing.

Christmas Eve Schedule

Who might you invite to Christmas Eve worship this year? We have postcards available with all the times if you need them!

Friday afternoons with Pastor Maya

Life brings seasons that leave us wondering about our direction, questioning our purpose, or simply feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes we need a trusted conversation partner, someone who will listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, and walk alongside us as we navigate what's next. Associate Pastor Maya DeBruyne is setting up Friday afternoons to have some conversations. Here are just a few examples of what might be discussed:

• Discerning a major life decision
• Processing loss or transition
• Exploring questions of faith and meaning
• Needing someone to simply sit with you in a difficult season
• Wondering how your spiritual life connects to your daily challenges

These conversations are confidential, unhurried, and centered on you. You don't need to be in crisis to schedule time. To find out more or schedule an appointment, email Pastor Maya or call the church office at 405-324-1900. She's available to meet with you in your home, at the church, or at a local coffee shop on Friday afternoons.

Grief support group begins Oct 7

Drop in any Tuesday evening starting October 7 at 6:30-7:30 pm in room S7. This is an open group that provides the space for community members to connect with one another and share their experiences, learn new coping skills, gain insights into their grief, and find mutual support. Groups will be facilitated by our new Associate Pastor Maya Debruyne. Questions? Please email Maya at mdebruyne@umcgs.org.

Seeking Wednesday cooks

Wednesday Night has become a night for our Youth and WAVE ministries to gather for fun and fellowship. Food is an important way for them to kick things off, and that's where YOU come in. We need people who would be willing to bless these awesome youth and children by signing up to be on the meal schedule. Please read all information before signing up and thank you!

- Please do not delete any information from the chart.
- To sign up to provide a dinner, write your name, phone number, and the meal you plan to make in the appropriate columns next to the date.
- We typically plan to feed 30 people.
- We need help cooking, serving, and cleaning up the kitchen afterwards so feel free to sign up in pairs/groups.
- If you need us to purchase any groceries, let us know in the Notes column.
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