Bulletin – Nov 22nd
Pastor’s Notes
Discontentment seems to be a greater issue among the affluent than among the poor. I have noted that poor people often celebrate small blessings often. Those of us who live in more affluent nations seem to find much to criticize. There is a Bible verse that says “Having food and clothing, let us therefore be content.” Can you imagine contentment with so little? Our consumer world of wealth and thousands of choices has created many miserable souls. Should we pray for a simpler time? Or should we pray for a simpler life? There is something we can do.
We can determine to sincerely trust in God and thank Him for life.
We can learn to be generous with our stuff.
We can decide to celebrate more than we complain.
As we prepare for one of the most consumer-oriented seasons of life, let us consider how we can best celebrate the Christ who gave all.
Peace to You,
~ Pastor Glen
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Festival of Trees Ornament Drop-off (last chance)
WOW Christmas Craft Signup
Caleb Quaye CDs (books available next week)
Singles Christmas Party Sign-up
WOW Christmas Banquet Table Sign-up
WOW Turkey Dinner Sign-up (By Dec. 1)
Generation Now Christmas Banquet Tickets (By Dec. 7)
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KidZone
Nursery/Toddlers: 6-24 months
SonBeams: 2-4 years,
KidMo: K-6
Guardians must sign-in and pick-up their children at every service.
Baby Dedications Sun, Nov 29 Talk with Pastor Staci if interested.
Theme Sunday, Nov. 29 for KidMo (K-Gr.6) Class—PJ (Pajama) Sunday
Club 56 (Grades 5 & 6) K.I.D.S. Sat, Dec. 5 from 1-3PM will meet at the church to distribute gift bags & Bibles to our neighborhood friends! Meet back at the church for Hot Chocolate & goodies!
LIVE FROM BETHLEHEM - Christmas Presentation Sun, Dec. 13 @ 6pm. Dessert Reception to Follow.
Rehearsals Kids meet Sundays @ 6pm (Lower Auditorium)
Dress Rehearsals (ALL CHILDREN) Mon, Nov. 30 & Dec. 7 @ 6-7pm
Generation Now – Youth & Young Adults
Service(12-22 yrs) Fridays @ 7:30pm
United (12-30 yrs) Last Friday/month
Youth Small Groups Wed @ 7pm
Young Adults Wed @ 8:30pm
Gen Now Christmas Banquet Mac Island Park Fri, Dec 18 @ 6pm Semi formal. Tickets are $25 @ the Info Desk. Deadline is Dec 7.
Young Couples 780-715-1053
Home Group: Call for details.
Christmas Party: Dec 5 @ 7pm. 399 Fireweed Cres. Bring a $10 gift for exchange and an appie!
TNT (Thursday Night Table Talk) Weekly 7:30-9:30pm/ Dinner Included Relationships & A Godly Family With Phil & Linda Sovdi: Series on marriage & parenting kids of all ages.
Singles (30-49) mga.office@shawcable.com Bible Study Meet downstairs on the 2nd&3rd Tues/ month @ 7:30pm.
Christmas Dinner Party Sat, Nov.28 @ 6pm Signup with $10
Optional: Bring $10 gift for exchange. Optional: Give $ towards the group donation to help us bless a family in need this Christmas.
Worship & Christian Arts
MGA CHOIR special coming Dec 6th. Melissa Doppler brings her Hillsong experience to direct us! Details & sign up for new people next week!
Vocal Lessons Terrell will be here this weekend. Accepting only wait-list applicants.
WOW Women
Craft Night Tues, Nov. 24 @ 6:30pm Signup for a project or bring your own Centerpiece-$20, Snowman-$5 Card/gift Tag: Free. Snacks provided.
Christmas Turkey Dinner Tues, Dec. 8 @ 6:30pm. Sign up with $12 by Dec. 1st. Bring $10-15 gift for exchange. Be one of the 12 ladies to decorate a dinner table! Sign up or call Michelle Burry @ 780-790-3429.
Prayer Walks/Acts of Kindness Tuesdays 9:30-11:30am until Dec. 15 Meet in the Main Auditorium.
Heart 2 Heart Women’s Bible Study “I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am the Lord…” Jeremiah 24:7 (NIV)
2 Weekly options begin Jan. 12, 2010 Tues @ 9-11am OR Tues @ 7-9pm
Joyce Meyer: Love Revolution DVD series. Purchase your book at the Missing Peace.
Kingdom Thinking
Caleb Quaye Resources Enjoy more music and ministry from last weekend’s guest CDs $12 each
One Night in San Dimas
Light of the World: A Christmas Collection
Books $16 (on order)
A Voice Louder than Rock ‘n Roll (autobiography)
LOBBY TREE? MGA is entering this “International Christmas” themed tree for auction at the ‘09 Festival of Trees this weekend at the Quality Hotel: An annual fundraiser for the Northern Lights Health Foundation. Help us showcase the diversity of our church & community by donating an ornament for our tree that represents what Christmas means to your family’s culture.
LIVE FROM BETHLEHEM An MGA Christmas Experience Sunday, December 13th @ 6PM In lieu of our regular evening service join us for a Christmas Production brought to you by KidZone. Afterwards, join us in the lobby for a free dessert reception to kick-off your Christmas season.
CHRISTMAS EVE Service: 6-7pm Start your family celebration by joining us for this 1 hour community celebration of our Savior’s birth. Reflect with some prayer, scripture, carols, and your MGA family.
NAOMI STRIEMER Birthright Charity Fundraiser Christmas Concert with this renowned singer/songwriter & humanitarian
Presented by KAOS Radio Sunday, December 6 @ 7pm Fort McMurray Alliance Church (101 Spruce St) Tickets are $25 Available @ The Missing Peace
BLUE CHRISTMAS Wednesday, Dec. 16 First United Church
An event to support those who have lost loved ones this year. Details TBA