The November focus is rest and solitude. This week could easily become stressful. Use the spiritual muscles that you have been building to set aside time for God and for yourself. Take a break from your phone, TV, or social media. Get plenty of sleep. Take a breath. remember that saying "no" is okay if it helps keep your sanity intact.

If you would like to go to the Operation Christmas Child distribution center, please let me know. This event is Saturday, December 16th from 10am-2pm. The plan will be to meet at church at 9am in order to ride together to Samaritan's Purse in Charlotte. You will have to fill out a waiver before attending.

On Wednesday, December 13th, our church Christmas party takes place. Join us at 6:30pm to celebrate. Bring finger foods, hors d'oeuvres, and party snacks. This is always a fun event with great food, games, and fellowship.

Enjoy breakfast on New Year's Eve. This is a great opportunity to invite those who do not often attend church. Breakfast and devotion time will all take place in the fellowship hall. This will begin at 10am, as usual.

On Tuesday, December 19th, we will join the Watchmen of the Streets in Charlotte. This event will include caroling (no pressure to sing!) and passing out Christmas stockings to our homeless neighbors. We will meet at the church at 5pm, or you are welcome to meet us in Charlotte.

Those who were in service (in-person or online) were able to see a little of the work that WOTS are doing in our area. If this is a ministry that moves your heart, consider giving financially or by donating plastic grocery bags. You can also give of your time when we head back out with them in October. In the meantime, here is the news story from the last time CCOG participated https://www.wbtv.com/video/2023/08/01/watchmen-streets/

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