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•   Donation envelopes are in your bulletin today to help with the costs of “greening” our Sanctuary. The Worship committee will be decorating the Sanctuary to enhance the Advent and Christmas worship services.

•   9:00 worship service praise band is looking for new musicians to assist in leading worship. Rehearsals are before worship on Sunday morning, unless we need to meet to learn something new. Participation is usually a couple of times each month depending on members’ calendars. We can be flexible. Needed are vocals, guitars, drums, bass, keyboard, etc. “We have a wonderful time making music and praising God together.” If you are interested in participating, please contact Linda Thompson.

•Stephen Ministry:  Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another. Hebrews 10:25  Interested? Contact Ethel Arnold.

Study Opportunities:

• Sunday Adult Study

• 9:00 am  The group is studying Isaiah, lead by Brian Neal.  The group meets in room 6.  Feel free to drop in any time, and newcomers are always welcome.

 

•  “Boundaries” an adult education class, continues today at 9:00 in the Education Center, aKA the Manse. We will be learning when to say yes, how to say no, and to take control of your life. Cheri Holland and Becky Grantham will co-lead this class with a DVD and class discussions, as we learn biblical perspectives on what healthy boundaries are in regard to family, friends, spouse, children, work, yourself, and God. All are welcome to join this group and growtogether in relationship to God, self, and others. Register for a study guide at the class.

• Tuesday Bible Study:   Meets from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. The group is studying Mark and study guides are available. Jay Bartow facilitates this study and newcomers to scripture study are always welcome.

• Wednesday Men's Scripture Studies  For those early risers, Pastor Jay Bartow leads study at 7:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.

•  Beth Moore Women’s Bible Study: Will not meet on Wednesday, November 26th. Join us again on December 3rd for Wisdom with Words, Part 2.

An afternoon study at 4:30 p.m. in room 6.  Here are opportunities to explore your faith in a supportive group and develop friendships in the process. Newcomers are welcome to join this group as they begin a new study of Mark using the Serendipity Study Bible. Questions?
See Murray Macdonald following worship.

• Middle School Bible Study meets Wednesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30p.m. in room 6.

• High School Bible Study meets Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30p.m..

• Recent sermons of Pastor Jay Bartow are posted on our web site here at fpcmonterey.org. Just click on recent sermons and you can read a sermon you may have missed hearing or would like to read having already heard it. The oral version may have varied slightly from the written since Pastor Jay likes to allow opportunities for spontaneity in the Spirit. Cassette tapes of all sermons are also available upon request through the church office.

• The office workroom is reserved each Sunday from 10:30am - 12:30pm for the counting team. Only counting team members are permitted in the room. Please plan to make any “Sunday copies” before 10:30am or after 12:30pm.

• The Children's Choir meets at 10:00 in Room # 2 (bright green door) all pre-schoolers through 5th graders are invited to join directors Ellen Collord and Linda Thompson in this lively singing time.

• If you wish to have an announcement made during Church please submit it in writing to the church office by 4 p.m. the Thursday prior.  Jeff Barrett will read announcements in the interest of time. The email address to use is office@fpcmonterey.org. Thank you.

• Tuesday Troopers, meet Tuesday mornings at 8:30am on the church grounds. Join this talented, hard working and fun-loving group as they beautify our church grounds.

• The Church office will be closed every Wednesday afternoon from 11:30 - 12:30 for staff development and meeting.

• Schooners Adult Fellowship:  If you believe getting to know your fellow congregants is an enriching experience join in. Here is one fun way to gather ONLY one evening a month with 6 or 8 others for a pot-luck dinner, simple game, and a brief scriptural study. If you are unfamiliar with Schooners and wish more information please call Bettina.