Weekly Update: November 20, 2024
Word from the Pastor:
I pray this Weekly Newsletter finds you doing well, enjoying this cooler weather as we head into the holidays. I want to take a brief moment and chat about the idea of opening our hearts. We are quickly heading into the season of Advent, which, for the church, is the New Year. It is now, that we set our intentions for 2025.
In this season we "anticipate" the arrival of Jesus. We do this three ways: we remember rightly how Jesus showed up as a poor migrant whose family had to escape to a foreign land due to the persecution by Rome. We anticipate how Jesus will arrive one day in the future, inaugurate the full realization of his kingdom where all things will be made whole, and we allow our anticipation and right memory to inform how Jesus arrives to the world around us through us as a church, as families, and as individuals.
Each year, I invite the Spirit to reveal to me a concept, a word, an idea, that God wants me to grow and develop in. These concepts are typically not exciting for me, as they conflict with some of my natural personality traits. They cause me to either fight the ideas or lean into faith and trust that the Spirit is developing me to be more Christlike. So as we wrap up the Sermon on the Mount and then venture into the season of Advent, I want to invite you to ask the Holy Spirit to prepare your hearts and reveal to you how you too, might live a life that brings Jesus into the world around you.See you Sunday!
Matthew
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Upcoming Events
Thanksgiving Dinner: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 6:30 pm
Located at Driftwood Community Center directly behind the church. Bring a dish and come meet your neighbors as our congregation shares Thanksgiving dinner with our friends at the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society! The church will provide turkey and ham. Please click on the following link to RSVP with the number of people who will attend in your party and what you will bring so we can make sure we have plenty of ham, turkey, plates, etc. Please also let us know if you can help set up and clean up. This is your opportunity to serve!
Click here: Sign Up For Thanksgiving Dinner
Hanging of the Greens, November 30, 2024, 9:00 am
In keeping with tradition, we will be “hanging the greens” (putting up Christmas lights, Christmas tree, etc.) again this year. t’s always fun, and we can use as many hands as possible to make short work of it!
Christmas Jam, December 7, 2024, 6:30 pm
Christmas Jam will be another joint event between the Driftwood Community Church and the Driftwood Historical Conservation Society. This is a potluck dinner and Christmas carol sing-along. Come enjoy great fellowship with friends as we celebrate the Christmas Season. Bring your favorite Christmas dish to the community center.
Christmas Tree Elf Hats
This Sunday, November 10th, the tree will be in the foyer of the church. Please be sure to take a mitten(s), as there is a limited time to buy your gift(s) and return them wrapped to the church. We will have more details at the tree.
Trustee Status Updates
Two trustee positions end in December. Susan White will be rotating off, along with Darrell Thomas, who was recently elected to fill the remainder of Jeff Smith’s position which also ends in December. We are taking nominations for these two positions through December 1. You can provide your nomination to any trustee, or write it on a piece of paper and drop it in the offering plate. Elections will be held Sunday, December 8 immediately following the Sunday morning service. Please be praying for God’s guidance as we fill these important positions.
Trustee Nominations and Elections: December 1 and 8, 2024
On December 1, we will be asking our members for nominations for two Trustee positions that will be open in January 2025. Following the nomination process, we will have elections on December 8. Please be praying for God’s guidance as we fill these important positions.
Social Hour: Sundays at 10:00 am
Our social hour is a great way to get to know each other over breakfast tacos! We meet in the Education Building at 10:00 a.m. before the 11:00 a.m. church service.
Volunteer Opportunity
Thanks to Ben Roberts for serving in the lector position! We continue to need volunteers for this position, preferably for monthly commitments at a minimum. Responsibilities on Sunday mornings include welcoming the congregation, announcements, leading the scripture reading and the Nicene Creed. Please be in prayer about this need for our church. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please complete this form or contact a trustee or the pastor.
Dripping Springs Helping Hands Pantry
November donation requests for the pantry are canned meat (Spam, tuna, chicken), boxed cereals, oatmeal (individual packets) and teas. We accept any non-perishable food items at any time, as well as diapers and wipes. You can place your donations in the bin in the Education building. The Pantry is very appreciative of our donations.
Concerns:
Volunteer needs for our church family
Dallas G. for healing
The Hansen family for clarity in finding a Driftwood home
The Shultz' family
Those affected by the hurricanes in Florida
Those suffering with illnesses
Those battling cancer
Israel
Praises:
Rain!
Steve’s successful foot procedure
Norman’s 95th birthday!!
Linda’s grandbaby is on the way
Grandson, Tony’s visit
Craig's mom's ankle is healing
Frank's daughter's completion of her PHD dissertation
Baby lambs
Special Music
Craig's dad, Bob, in remission
Our Nation
Gatherings & Neighbors
Family Reunions
Events where we can be "church" to others
We are sorry if we have missed any prayer needs. Please let us know by sending us an email. Your updates to the prayer list are appreciated.
Our trustees are Shelby Eckols, Craig Glanville, Darrell Thomas, Susan White and David Younger.
God's blessings and love to you,
Driftwood Community Church