Submission by Dan Martella

Welcome to worship! May an attitude of gratitude fill each heart.

Welcome to Our Thanksgiving Worship Service! May an attitude of gratitude fill each heart.

Thank You for the important role each of you played in hosting the first annual Dracut Thanksgiving Celebration. More than 175 shared in this event and $ 640.45 was raised for local charities.

The Pathfinders will meet on Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Wear dress uniforms.

The Elders will meet on Thursday evening at 7:30.

Soup ‘n Prayer will be shared here at the church Friday evening at 6:00.

The Christmas Cantata Jesus, Our Emmanuel, will be performed by the Cantata Singers on Friday, December 6, at 7:00 pm. A freewill offering will be received for Christian education. Invite your friends.

Next Sabbath we will celebrate Christmas Communion together. The Pastor’s message, The Name (Matthew 1:21), will give us a fresh look at Jesus, our Savior from sin. The Nursing Home Ministry and the Youth Baptismal Class will meet in the afternoon.

Citrus Fruit: The December order deadline for ruby red grapefruit, navel oranges, and Christmas tangerines is December 3. Fresh citrus fruit shipped straight from the Florida groves makes a delicious and nutritious gift for your family and friends, and wonderful eating for you too! Please contact Karen McClendon or Dale Cady for additional order forms or if you have any questions.

The Adult Christmas Party will be held at 6:00 pm on December 7 in the Mergenthaler home. Bring festive holiday foods such as hors d’oeuvres , munchies, and baked goods. Don’t forget to bring your gifts for the Yankee Swap. The party sign up sheet is on the Fellowship Hall bulletin board.

Church Officer Schedules for first quarter 2003 are due on December 14.

The Giving Heart: Stewardship is a spiritual journey into the heart of God. -- John Haughey