Good Afternoon Church,

This past Sunday during our Traditional Service we prayed over quilts for Wounded Warrior Veterans and scarves for recipients of our WeCare ministry. If you missed the service, visit our church Facebook page where you will see photos!

Our WeCare Ministry could use your help on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and every-other Saturday in preparation for our Christmas distribution. Please reach out to Susan Fox if you can help! (exact times and location below).

This Sunday I will continue to follow the lectionary using the Gospel of Mark 13: 1-8. I hope to see you at any of our services – 9am, 10:45am, 11am, or 2pm!

Caitlin

WEEKLY E-NEWS

The 2024 Annual Charge Conference will take place on Sunday November 17th at 5pm in the Sanctuary to approve clergy compensation and lay leadership for 2025.

Help Decorate the Church for Advent!

We will gather on Sunday November 24^th at 3pm in the Family Worship Center to start decorating for the Advent/Christmas season! All are welcome!

No Children & Youth Sunday School Thanksgiving Weekend

There will be NO children and youth Sunday School Sunday December 1^st due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

WECARE: Christmas Packing

Help WeCare pack for Christmas! Every week through the first week in December at the WeCare House, 6315 Market St. Monday 6:30 - 8pm, Tuesday 1-3pm, Wednesday 3-5pm, Saturday 10am-12noon. Please call/text Susan Fox if you can help! 704-502-9852

WeCare: HomeMade Thanksgiving Pies!

The Spirit Seeker/Pathfinders class is taking orders for homemade pies in the FLC or on the website under “Member Resources” à ”Activities/Events.” The last day to order online is 11/21. You may pick up pies on Saturday November 23 at 5:00pm or Sunday November 24 in the FLC lobby. Pie types are Pecan, Pumpkin, Apple, Sweet Potato, and Coconut. Please make checks payable to “Pathfinders Class.”

HGUMC Young(ish) Adult Small Group Our topic for the next few weeks is about Conversations Across the Divide. We meet weekly in a virtual format using Google Meet on Mondays at 7pm. Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nuq-zhyp-rxe OR dial: ‪(US) +1 641-583-6084 PIN: ‪561 891 981#. Our next meeting will be Monday November 25^th. Reach out to Pastor Caitlin or the church office if you have any questions.

The Chosen Watch Party & Discussion Group

All are invited to participate in a viewing of The Chosen Season 3 from 6:30pm-8pm in the Trinity Room on Tuesday nights! Each week we will watch one episode and follow up with a discussion. Reach out to Tom and Susan Fox or the church office if you have any questions.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

All are invited to join us every Wednesday night for Bible study and reflection on Zoom @ 7:30pm. The Zoom meeting ID# 81541770673 and Passcode: 522533. Reach out to Pastor Colston or the church office if you have any questions.

WeCare Food Needs

Please help us restock the shelves at WeCare: mixed vegetables, carrots, peanut butter, and peas. Upcoming Food Pantry date: Saturday, November 23^rd.

SNACK Pack

Please consider making a financial donation to the SNACK pack program to help 48 Hickory Grove Elementary School students. If you have any questions, please call Jennifer Stribling at 704-617-2520.

Ways to Help: WNCCUMC Disaster Response

1) Pray!

2) Make a financial donation to UMCOR or directly to WNCCUMC Disaster Response. Please mark your offering “WNCCUMC Disaster Relief.” You may also give online directly to UMCOR or to WNCCUMC Disaster Response.

3): Early Response Team (ERT) Training: Attend an ERT Training. Volunteers must have ERT training to assist in recovery efforts. Over 500 people have signed up so far and future training opportunities will be announced. Please register your interest HERE and someone will be in touch with you for future dates.

4) UMCOR Cleaning Kits/Flood Buckets: These are needed to replace those distributed to impacted areas. Instructions are in the office and available HERE.