10:25 a.m. – November 30, 2014 WELCOME TO FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CHURCH! “Where you have a friend in Jesus and a friend in us” The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of Jesus the Christ in His First Advent and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in His Second Advent. Today is the first Sunday of Advent. The first candle we light today is the Hope Candle. This is a personal hope we have in Jesus and a hope we are called to share with others. It is our prayer that God will speak to each one of us through His Word and Spirit and that we will share our hope in Jesus with others this Christmas! Please be thinking of ways to better prepare your heart to celebrate Christmas this year. Are there ways you could simplify your Christmas in order to focus more on the birth of Christ? FCC is committed to helping parents focus on worship each Sunday by providing a friendly and caring NURSERY for children ages 3 and under. The Nursery is located out the east door just past the kitchen. Children ages 4 through 4th Grade are invited to FRIENDSHIP COMPANY during the message this morning! Everyone is invited to enjoy refreshments and conversation before the service today! Verse of the Month For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Thought As we do our Christmas shopping let’s remember that Jesus is the only gift we all desperately need. What’s Happening? SUNDAY NIGHT FRIENDSHIP LIFE GROUP, meets 6:30 -7:30 pm at the Schaap’s home. Join us as we go through the book of Galatians and be encouraged by the gospel of grace and the fruits of the Spirit. Everyone is invited to attend at any time! Each session can stand on its own. YOUNG ADULT LIFE GROUP will be meeting tonight at 6:30 at the church. If you have any questions, contact Claudia Elyano. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: This Beth Moore nine session DVD series is a topical study of Inheritance throughout God's Word. The key verse is Psalm 16:5-6, "The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance." This DVD series is on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. Cost is $6.50 for the book. All women are invited to attend! Invite a friend. FAMILY NIGHT AT FCC FOR ALL AGES will meet starting with Pizza at 6 pm ($1 donation) and groups for all ages at 6:30 – 7:30 pm. A nursery for ages 3 and under is provided. See you Wednesday night! Small groups are where friendships thrive! Invite a friend! SERVING VOLUNTEERS are still needed for the next few months. If you are able please sign up to serve in one or two areas as the clipboard is passed around today. Thank you for using your time and talents to serve Christ’s church! Your serving blesses all of us each week! THE SIOUXLANDERS DISCOVERY CHORUS is giving a benefit concert for the Gospel Mission on Monday, December 8th, at First United Methodist Church at 1915 Nebraska Street. The concert starts at 7:00 p.m. and all of the proceeds go to the Mission. SUPPORT THE S.O.B.E.R. PROJECT: Deb Goering leads a Monday night S.O.B.E.R. group at Dismiss Charities. S.O.B.E.R. project t-shirts and car decals are for sale if you would like to purchase them. If you would like to lead a group or need information, contact Deb Goering at 712.577.3118. HER HEALTH WOMEN’S CENTER (FORMERLY ALPHA CENTER) NEEDS YOU! With anticipation of more clients in our new location at 5732 Sunnybrook Drive, Her Health Women’s Center is actively searching for more volunteers to assist with office work and/or train to become a client advocate. Currently, our most critical need is 2 or 3 sonographers willing to give two mornings or afternoons a month, or nurses willing to be trained. This position could grow into more hours, possibly with pay, as we grow toward our goal of being the FIRST CHOICE for anyone facing an unintended pregnancy. If you are interested in any type of volunteering, please give Kristi, our Client Services Director, a call at 712-276-0237. Let's serve together for LIFE. WORLD MISSIONAIRES Mike and Megan Ribbens – Johannesburg, South Africa Andrew and Susan Bisson – Budapest Hungary HOME MISSIONARIES Keo and Boonjun Phommarath – Sioux City, Iowa December 2014 10:00 a.m. Come early for Coffee, Juice, and Snacks Nov. 30 10:25 a.m. SUNDAY CELEBRATION! SUN 6:30 p.m. Life Group 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Life Group Dec. 1 MON 2 7:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at Floyd Place in Sergeant Bluff TUE HAPP BIRTHDAY, Pam Peters! 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Worship Folder information due 6:00 p.m. Family Night Meal 3 6:30 p.m. Family Night WED 6:00 p.m. SOBER Project Bible Study & Tri-State Meeting at Transitional Services 4 of IA, 1221 Pierce Street, Sioux City THU 6:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Trina Swanson! 5 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Renee Crabtree! FRI 6 4:00 p.m. SOBER Construction Zone Talk Show on, 520.790.5663 SAT 7:00 p.m. Church Night at the Musketeers Game 10:00 a.m. Come early for Coffee, Juice, and Snacks 7 10:25 a.m. SUNDAY CELEBRATION! SUN 6:30 p.m. Life Group 6:30 p.m. Young Adults Life Group Serving God’s Family TODAY Greeters PowerPoint Snacks Nursery Deb Sweatt Kerrin Geary Snieder Family Cathy Thompson Greeters PowerPoint Snacks Nursery Wiebesiek Family Carol Wielenga PUSH Bev Olson SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7 CLEANING THE BUILDING For Sunday Dec. 7 TBD (Any time Between Dec. 4-6) For Sunday Dec. 14 Schaaps (Any time Between Dec. 11-13) _________ CHURCH STAFF Pastor: Verlyn Schaap Pastor of Discipleship: Dr. Thor Swanson Director of Outreach to Youth: Shaelee Boender Administrative Assistant: Shaelee Boender Church office phone: 943-6363 Web site: www.friendshipchurch.net International Day of Prayer Church Community Friendship Church Community Friendship Church Community Friendship