Welcome to Children's Ministry in the Family Center!

Infant - Preschool 8:15-12:15 Loving childcare is offered throughout the entire morning for this age group. Older age groups experience Bible stories, activities & music.

Kindergarten-Sixth Grade SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:40-10:35WORSHIP: 8:30 or 10:45 Children attend the beginning of services with parents and are dismissed together for Kids Worship.

December 3, 2017

Message: Alex FalderOrganist & Pianist: Ken Miller & Tamie WhiteWorship Leader: Courtney McClureWorship Pastor: Brian BassettWorship Team: Robin McIntire, Emily Jones, & Jim Snodgrass

9:40am - Q&A session with lead pastor candidate Brandon Eaton in the gym. Children will be rehearsing for the Children's Christmas Program and will be in the sanctuary.

7:00pm - The members of the Coordinating Committee are inviting you to come to a Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting TONIGHT in the sanctuary at 7pm.

Worship Services8:30am & 10:45am

Open to all 7th - 12th grade students6:30-8:00 PM

THIS MORNING - Small groups meet during the Sunday School Hour. We are starting a new series called Forward Motion. We’ve all made resolutions and set goals, but too often we fall short of what we expected to accomplish. Unfortunately it’s often the same when we try to become the Christian we really believe God has called us to be. We fall short of the goal and become increasingly discouraged. In this series, your student will learn that following Christ is more about the small steps we make every day, not about the huge leaps of faith that we think we need to make. They will set a goal, determine the first step and then make it. THE BOTTOM LINE THIS WEEK: The way you get from where you are to where you want to be is one step at a time. Scripture Reference - 2 Corinthians 1

THIS EVENING - We have youth group tonight! Come hang out with us!

WINTER SNEAK - FEB 2-4 - AT QUAKER HAVEN CAMP Winter Sneak is an Awesome opportunity to come to camp and be together with your camp family! We will have games led by Andrew Morrical, worship led by a band from Malone University, and 4 chapels brought to us by Bill Quigley (professor from Malone). It will start Friday Feb 2nd at 7 p.m. at the activity center, and will end at 12 p.m. on Sunday the 4th. Cost is $100. Register here: http://www.qhcyouthprogramming.com.

Senior Christmas Luncheon TOMORROWJoin other Senior Adults for a special luncheon at Eugenia's (Honeywell Center) TOMORROW, Monday, December 4th at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are needed BUT IT'S NOT TOO LATE, so please sign up in the ministry folders or on the information table in the lobby TODAY. Ordering will be from a limited menu. Come fellowship and see the splendid Christmas decor. If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Davis.

AYC's Share the Warmth Blanket DriveThe Access Youth Center is having a "Share the Warmth" Blanket Drive for needy families. The goal is collecting 100 NEW blankets between now and Friday, Dec. 8th. These will then be distributed during the Community Holiday Dinner on December 9th. Drop your donation off at the church office by Dec 8th at 4pm. Call The Access at 563-2070 with any questions.

Perspectives Class Starting January 7thA new Perspectives on the World Christian Movement class starts Sunday, January 7th at Wellbrooke from 1:30 to 4:30pm for 15 weeks. Perspectives is an invitation to be part of what God is doing in the world. Perspectives is both an organization and a movement that mobilizes through education. This class will challenge you to live intentionally to see God globally worshipped. Talk to anyone on the WFC Mission Committee and see www.perspectives.org to sign up or for more information.

Cookies Still Needed for Little Friends Day CareLittle Friends Day Care needs cookie donations for their Christmas Carnival. They will be dividing them into plates for a Cookie Walk. Please sign up in the ministry folders or at the information table. Cookies need dropped off at the Family Center Kitchen by Sunday, December 10th. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Helping Hands' Soup Kitchen Help NeededFor the past several years, members of the Wabash Friends Church have volunteered to help with meals at the Helping Hands’ Kitchen (prepare/serve/clean-up). If you are interested to share in – or learn more about this opportunity of local community service, please call Joy Curless at 260-563-2626. Our church team is responsible for only one Tuesday night a month. Thank you for your support of this local ministry, through prayers and service. Denny Craft, Nancy Frank, and Joy Curless

Pastoral Recommendation InformationThe Coordinating Committee and Ministry & Oversight are pleased to recommend Brandon Eaton as the candidate for the Lead Pastor position. A special called monthly meeting for the purpose of acting on the recommendation has tentatively been scheduled for Wed. December 13 at 6:30pm. More details will be shared during the service. Please be in prayer for our church and all who are involved in the process during this time, especially the staff and the members of the Coordinating Committee: Darrell Boone, Dale Slee, Paul McCann, Eric Dale, Kindi Kugler, & Dallas Dillon. This team wants to hear from you! Please see the insert in today's bulletin for contact information for the Coordinating Committee.

Scrip for Christmas - Order by Dec 17thIt is the Christmas season don’t forget to stop by and purchase your gift cards. Also remember the last day to order to make sure you have your cards before Christmas is December 17th.

Thank You Gifts for Children's Ministry VolunteersIf you are a volunteer in Children's Ministries, please stop by and pick up your thank you gift at the Family Center before you go home today. We are so grateful for everything you do to strengthen and support the families of Wabash Friends Church.

Staff GiftsIf you are interested in giving to the staff this Christmas, monetary gifts can be placed in the staff gift boxes in the Narthex.

-Stewardship and Finance Committee

we need cookies!

Next Sunday Dec 10th at 9:45 am

3563 S. State Rd. 13Wabash, IN 46992

260.563.8452www.wabashfriends.org

This Week at Wabash Friends Church

General Financial InformationReceived November 26: General Fund: $13,996Year-to-date income minus expenses ($42,295)Future Development Fund: $100

AttendanceNovember 26, 20178:30am - 143 10:45am - 205 Children - 100 S.S. - 216 Total Worship Service Attendance - 448

Welcome to Wabash Friends Church. We are passionate about walking along side of you in this journey with Christ. Thank you for joining us today. Alex Falder, Lead Pastor

TODAY Q&A with Brandon Eaton, 9:45am ROOTS 7th-12th Grade Ministry, 6:30-8pm Sunday Evening Prayer Meeting, 7pmMonday Senior Adult Christmas Lunch @ Eugenia's, 11:30am Men's Basketball, 6-9pmTuesday 85 Hope Clinic, 1pm-5pm Office DivorceCare Support Group, 6:30pmThursday 85 Hope Clinic, 1pm-5pm Office; 5pm-8pm Clinic

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DECEMBER10 Children's Christmas Program, 9:45am Lunch to Celebrate the Falder Family, 12:15pm11 113 Moms, 9-11am12 LFDC Christmas Carnival, 6:30-8pm13 Special Called Monthly Meeting, 6:30pm The Bridge (5th-8th Grade), 6:30-8pm21 Open Season Prayer Time, 7pm24 Christmas Eve Service, 7pm25-26 Christmas Holidays, Office Closed

Text to GiveGiving to Wabash Friends has never been easier! Using your smart phone, text 260-225-1114 and the word GIVE to give to the general fund or the word GO to give to missions. Directions will show up on your screen, and a receipt will come in your email.

Prayer Chain and CalendarFor immediate prayer concerns, e-mail or call Joy Winch info@wabashfriends.org or 260-563-8452. If you would like to be added to the email prayer chain, let Joy know. Birthdays for those age 65 and over are listed on the calendar available at the Information Center. If you'd like your name added, let us know.

Need a Pastoral Care Call?Do you or someone you know need a pastoral care call? If so, please contact Dave Phillips or call Joy at the church office (260-563-8452).

Sermon Series: The 9 Arts of Spiritual Conversations - The Art of Sharing

Ellen Stouffer CalendarsEllen Stouffer calendars are here and for sale in the lobby. The Sampler and Back to School calendars are available. Place your order today (including payment to U.S.F.W.) and pick up your calendar next Sunday. Supplies are limited so don't wait.

Matthew 13:1-23