NEHEMIAH MISISON COLLECTION:
YOUTH & CHILDREN are collecting for kids and youth gently used (or new) clothing, boots, scarves, gloves, and coats for Nehemiah Mission. PLEASE let us know if you have anything to donate. You can drop it off in the next two weeks. We will have a bin under the Christian Ed table outside the Sanctuary! THIS SUNDAY, November 21^stwill be the last Sunday for THIS round to collect. The items will be delivered on Monday, November 22^nd.We will collect again in the future. Please be watching for that information! ALSO: PLEASE be watching for all of our Mini Missions this fall and winter, as well!

HANGING OF THE GREENS:
Come one, come all and help prepare the Sanctuary for Advent on Saturday, November 27^thfrom 10am -2pm.  We need people to help with the ladder, hang wreaths/decorate doors, set-up the Chrismon tree, unpack chrismons and decorate the tree, unpack the nativity and set-up, and also we need supervisors to insruct from the pews and have a donut.  Hope to see everyone there!

2022 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN:
To date we have 33 pledges totaling $67,242. If you haven’t turned in your pledge card yet there are some available by the treasure chest in the narthex. Also, we received one pledge for $35/week or $1820/year with no name on it.  If you think this is yours please see Sara Chapman. Thanks.

MEN’S GROUP DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION:
The Annual Rockport Men’s Group Christmas Celebration will be on Thursday, December 9^th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Nick Berardi’s home. Nick will provide pasta, meatballs and sausage. Bring a salad, vegetables, side dish or desert and your Christmas spirit! We always have a great time at this festive gathering.

MILITARY BOXES:
On Sunday, November 21^st, following worship, we will pack military boxes.  Please bring items to go in the boxes or consider donating to this mission.  Any and all help are greatly appreciated.  Questions, contact Jeff Zullo.

OFFICE VACATION:
Please remember the church office is closed for Thanksgiving on November 25-26^th.  Sara will be on vacation from Friday, November 19^th-November 26^th.  Pastor Don will be in the office on Tuesday, November 23^rdfrom 11-1pm. For pastoral emergencies, please call Pastor Don or leave a message on the church machine.  Calls will be checked daily.

PRAYER TENT:
We welcome you to stop by the Prayer Tent! Feel free to pray, journal, worship, sit, kneel, stand, rejoice, mourn, and everything in-between! Pray in the way that is comfortable to you. This is YOUR quiet time with God.

BOOK CLUB:
Please join us on Monday, January 17^that 7pm in the church parlor. We are reading the book The Guest List  by Lucy Foley. This thriller novel takes place on an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. The groom: handsome and charming, a rising television star. The bride: smart and ambitious, a magazine publisher. It’s a wedding for a magazine, or for a celebrity: the designer dress, the remote location, the luxe party favors, the boutique whiskey. The cell phone service may be spotty and the waves may be rough, but every detail has been expertly planned and will be expertly executed. But perfection is for plans, and people are all too human. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. The groomsmen begin the drinking game from their school days. The bridesmaid not-so-accidentally ruins her dress. The bride’s oldest (male) friend gives an uncomfortably caring toast. And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why? Hope to see you all on January 17^thfor fellowship and discussion and see if your prediction of who did it was right!

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ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!

Calendar of Events:

Friday, November 5, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, November 21, 2021
8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed; Choir sings
       11:00am – Pack Military Boxes

Monday, November 22, 2021
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Tuesday, November 23, 2021
       6:30pm – Choir rehearsal

Wednesday, November 24, 2021
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday, November 25, 2021
HAPPY THANKSGIVING; OFFICE CLOSED

Friday, November 26, 2021
HAPPY THANKSGIVING; OFFICE CLOSED
       9:45am – Al-Anon

Saturday, November 27, 2021
       10-2:00pm – Hanging of the Greens

Sunday, November 28, 2021 - 1st Sunday in Advent
8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed

Tuesday, November 30, 2021
       6:30pm – Choir rehearsal
7-9:00pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Wednesday, December 1, 2021
6:30-8:00pm– Good News Kids & M&M's
      6:30-8:00pm – Youth Group Homework Hang-out, Rm. 17(Youth Rm.)

Friday, December 3, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, December 5, 2021
8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed, Choir sings

Monday, December 6, 2021
7:00pm - Church Council

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
       6:30pm – Choir rehearsal

Wednesday, December 8, 2021
6:30-8:00pm– Good News Kids & M&M's
      6:30-8:00pm – Youth Group Homework Hang-out, Rm. 17(Youth Rm.)

Thursday, December 9, 2021
6:30pm - Men's Group Christmas Party at Nick's

Friday, December 10, 2021
       9:45am – Al-Anon

Prayer List:

NEW THIS WEEK
Marie, health concerns.  Requested by Valerie Norris

ONGOING PRAYERS
Judy & John Lampkin, ongoing health concerns.  Please pray for their caregivers and medical care providers as well.  Mother and stepfather of Beckie Zullo.
Prayers for the family of Roy & Joy, who both passed away from a terrible car accident. Requested by Elizabeth Claypool
Kerry & Jody, brothers who are in need of prayer.  Requested by Nancy Geyer.
Ron, please pray for him in assisted living.  For his willingness to accept help from nurses & aides for personal care. God speaking to his heart & mind.  Brother of Debbie Bryant
Lincoln, healing with digestive issues. Requested by Dan Newman
Dennis, healing and strength.  Nephew of Elsie Gaewsky
Brandy, healing and strength.  Requested by Elsie Gaewsky
Rev. Laurie Bruce, prayers as she recovers from surgery
Matt, serious health issues.  Requested by Mary Mainwaring
Nancy Geyer, health concerns
Karen, bone cancer.  Sister-in-law of Marian Banno
Vickie Smilanich, home from the hospital with health concerns
Betty Jones, prayers for healing
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Vicki Moenich, prayers for healing
Norma Golladay, medical concerns
Joyce, in need of prayers. Sister of Nancy Geyer
Douglas MacMillan, member, prayers for recovery from a fall and surgery on his spine and his recuperation at home will be extensive.  Requested by his sister, Gail Stephan
Bill Bowers, Health concerns
Donny Nally, recovering from heart & kidney transplants.  Son of Diana Nally
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkenson Family
Jan Tietje, medical concerns

MILITARY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Sarah Bungard-Serving our country, Chief Warrant Officer 2 USMC. Requested by the Kopko family
Mariah White-Pray for safety for her & her unit who are in Kuwait.  Friend of Dan Newman
Lt. Chandler Freeman, In Kuwait. Grandson of Marge Freeman

THANK YOU
Dear Rockport Family, Thank you for your prayers as I regain my health and grieve the loss of friends.  I also thank you for the cards, phone calls, offers of help, and the spaghetti meal.
You are so very thoughtful and kind in showing the love of Jesus.  I am so blessed by you.  Please continue to pray for me as I deal with my health.  Love, Nancy Geyer

News from our Youth and Children's Ministries

UMYF Youth Group
UMYF YOUTH: COME AND JOIN US on Wednesday Nights! Come to help out at GNK’s with the younger kids OR Homework Hangout Group!
WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Come for dinner, help out, and gather in the Youth Room to work on homework or mission! Catch up with one another!
We can rotate 20 min shifts helping out with the younger kids, while everyone else works on homework – IF you are interested in helping.
IF you need help with homework, or you are willing TO HELP someone else with homework, this is the place for you! AND OF COURSE some Fellowship!
*FEEL FREE to bring your own dinner or snacks if you’re in the Youth Room!

CONFIRMATION AT ROCKPORT 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR
If you have a youth in 7^th or 8^th grade this school year, please let us know if you are interested in becoming a part of our Confirmation class, it is not too late! We’re just beginning. FIRST CLASS November 14^th! LET US KNOW!
Please contact Kira or the church office to sign up!
*Confirmation Alumni: PLEASE let me know (if you haven’t already) if you’d like to sign up to be a peer mentor!

Children:
GOOD NEWS KIDS & M&M’s!
WEDNESDAYS FROM 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Preschool 4 yrs old through 6^th Graders…
DINNER and Learning Games and Lessons! WOOHOO!
YOUTH ALWAYS WELCOME! (check out the info under the Youth News!) We will be providing dinner together for Children and Youth!
*PLEASE NOTE: there is NO Good News Kids, M&M group, OR YOUTH Group the week of Thanksgiving, Nov. 24^th!

Children & Youth
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT!
We will be filming preschool 4 years old through 6^th graders in costume beginning on December 8^th at Good News Kids, to be shown onscreen on December 19^th during worship, while the Youth lead us in our Christmas story experience.
YOUTH I need a bunch of speakers, please let me know if you are interested!

OCTOBER CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)
November 2 Tray Fisher
November 13 Kacy Fisher,
Nevaeh Reith
November 25 Lincoln Hover
November 26 Myah Paulson
November 27 Thomas Elama

OCTOBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
(If you don't see your wedding anniversary, please notify the church office.)
November 12 Chuck & Cathy Collings, 26 years
November 23 John & Verna Ferrante, 31 years
November 29 David & Marilyn Plachta, 35 years

Rockport Updates: November 18, 2021

ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!

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