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Operation Christmas Child

SAVE THE DATE: November 16th will be our all-church Operation Christmas Child shoebox packing party. It will be right after the church service with a light lunch being served. All are invited to stay and help put together our shoe boxes. We want to pray that we can be a blessing by bringing joy and the Good News of the gospel to children around the world. We also want to pray that God would work in each of us as we assemble the boxes. We hope to make each box more personal by having everyone enclose a note and picture. We encourage everyone to bring family pictures or school pictures to attach to the notes to include in each box. This puts a face and personal concern to the child who receives the box that you packed. Donations are still needed. Toothbrushes (boys), socks and underwear (boys), small toys and stuffed toys are still needed. And we will need the $7.00 per box shipping costs. Check out our display in the foyer and get any questions answered about Operation Christmas Child. WE ENCOURAGE EACH OF YOU TO BE PART OF THE MINISTRY OF SHARING THE GOSPEL TO CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD.

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Season of Prayer

November 4, 5, 6 | 6-9am and 6-9pm |Prayer Room

Sign up at the kiosk in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday.

All Church Prayer Night

Child Dedication

We will be having a child dedication on Sunday, December 14th. This is an opportunity for parents who want to dedicate their child to the Lord and publicly profess their commitment to teach their child to know, love and follow God. We encourage this ceremony because it underscores the high calling God has given every Christian parent. This call in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 is to love God with everything we have and to teach our children to do the same. If you are interested in dedicating your child, or have more questions, please contact Melanie Kruse.

Pictorial Directories

New pictorial directories are now available on the usher's table. One per family please.

Business Meeting Results

With an overwhelming majority all items on the ballot passed. Please welcome our newest members Don and Karen Brockhage, Brandon and Stefanie Draper, Michael and Rachelle Galvin, David and Crista Hagan, Kayla Rabbich, Janae Smith, Dan and Judy Wilson, and Brian and Cindy Wolf.

Christmas Decor Event

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 29th, to form a decorating team that will transform our church for the Christmas season celebration. We need a large number of people. Think of it as a social event to accomplish a significant goal for a significant season. The church will be transformed to reflect the spirit of joy we share as we celebrate together the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ! Please mark your calendar and contact Judy Ten Kley to add your name to the décor volunteer list.

Harvest Carnival

New Seniors (Boomers Plus) Bible Study, Please Join us!

DATE CHANGE

Begins November 5th | 1st and 3rd Wednesday | 10-11:30am | Great Room

New Boomers Plus bible study studying the book of Ecclesiastes!

Grief Class, Everyone Welcome!

October 26 - November 23 | 9am Sunday mornings | Module 2

What do you do when a loved one dies? How are you supposed to feel when you find yourself unemployed or even unemployable? Is there a way to face the losses in your life that can make the nights bearable? Grief is the experience we all go through when something or someone is taken away from us. That feeling of emptiness, being robbed, the sorrow, anger, and emotion are part of that experience we call grief.
Over four Sundays we will explore the following questions together: “What is grief?”, “What is happing to me?”, “What do I do?”, and “How Can I Help?” This class begins October 26th in the Middle Module. If you are experiencing grief or even want to know how to help someone work through their grief, I encourage you to join us.

New Men's Bible Studies Coming Soon

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Persecuted Church

NIGERIA: Pray for John Yakubu, Tortured for Faith

John Yakubu, a Nigerian Christian, was tortured by Boko Haram terrorists recently for refusing to convert to Islam. After surviving multiple attacks by Boko Haram in the Gwoza area, the 43-year-old believer had escaped with his family to a refugee camp in Cameroon. Unable to feed his family, he returned home to sell some of his animals.
When members of Boko Haram saw him enter his house, they captured him and demanded that he convert to Islam or suffer the consequences. John refused to convert, so the terrorists tied him to a tree and cut both of his hands with large knives. When they again demanded that he convert to Islam, he replied that they could kill only his body. The terrorists continued to cut him on the head, back and legs, finally leaving him to bleed to death.
John was later rescued and taken to a hospital. Speaking to a VOM contact, he said, "I have forgiven the Islamic militants because they did not know what they were doing."
Source: Voice of the Martyrs USA
Prayer Points
• Thank the Lord for John's extraordinary courage and faithfulness to stand firm. Thank the Lord too for the grace He has given John to enable him to forgive his attackers.
• Pray John's ordeal will not be in vain but the Lord may use this testimony to help others know and understand our Lord.
• Pray the Lord will protect, preserve and provide for Christians in Nigeria and surrounding nations; may they see His Miraculous hand at work.

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9am Every Sunday Morning

Discovery Series: Evangelism | Module 3

7 week class beginning November 16

Israel: Past! Present. Future? | Module 1

There are many in the Christian community who believe Israel has been replaced by the Church. This "spiritualizing" of prophecy certainly affects the way we view end times events, and in some cases has actually led to anti-Semitism. Therefore, how we interpret the bible will determine the answer to the question, does God still have a plan for Israel today and in the future? We will explore this question this fall to see what the bible clearly says about Israel. This class is led by Jim Draper.

Jeremiah: the Man, the Message, the Ministry | Great Room

Throughout history, the nation of Israel, the New Testament Church, and our nation today have continually rejected godly instruction in order to embrace a world view of ungodly living. Jeremiah faced the same challenges that Paul faced with the New Testament churches and that our Christian community faces today. Come with us as we use Jeremiah's experience to learn how to live rightly in an up-side-down world. This class is led by Paul Lantz.

Studies on the Go – Philippians | Youth Room

Middle School & High School Only.

Rotating/Intermittent Classes

S.H.A.P.E. Class | Oct 12-Nov 2 |Room 5 | Everyone is welcome!

We believe that each one of us has a vital role to play in the body of Christ. In this class, you’ll learn about your spiritual gifts, heart, abilities, personality and experiences and discover more about how God has uniquely shaped and prepared you for service in your relationships, home, work, community and church.

Grief Class | October 26 - Nov 23 | Mod 2 | Open to everyone!

Call or email the office to be put on the invite list and we will notify you when it is available. Taught by Pastor Mike

Men's Bible Study | November 9-December 14 | Prayer Room

33 Series Volume 2: A Man and his Past

Depression Class | March 1, 8, 15 and 22 | Mod 2

Call or email the office to be put on the invite list and we will notify you when it is available. Taught by Pastor Mike Wilde Open to everyone

Financial Peace | Click here to be contacted for the next class

We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Contact Matt and Tami Smith or Dave and Katy Doel for more information

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Get Connected, Join a Small Group Today!

It’s not too late to join a small group! Laurelwood has a number of different small groups that meet all throughout the week. Contact Pastor Kevin to get connected with a small group of fellow believers to grow and share life with this year!

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Budget Update

Budget To Date 334,912

Giving To Date 321,626

Expenses To Date 296,426

Weekly Budget 11,041

Offering Last Week 5,675

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