Featured Events
Gingerbread Bash
Monday, December 7, 6:00pm
What a bright time, it’s the right time…for a “Gingerbread Bash!” Join us this year for a fun, hands-on way for the whole family to celebrate Christmas together! We’ll make a gingerbread nativity, play games, hear the Christmas story from the Bible, and discover that Jesus is the sweetest gift ever! You are not going to want to miss it!
Free event!
Please bring a cookie sheet and a tub of icing for your family. All other supplies will be provided.
Anna & Friends Widows' Group
🎄 Saturday, December 5, 10:00am in E-102
Coffee, Tea, and Pastries provided
Make a Christmas craft and hear tips on handling the holidays. Join us for encouraging discussion and hope! Please RSVP for this December 5 meeting by November 29.
ABOUT ANNA & FRIENDS:
Anna and Friends is an open group for all women who have suffered the loss of their husband, whether it has been recent or some years ago. We wish to encourage, equip, educate, and engage with widows in a welcoming environment that looks to God and to one another for strength and purpose in life.
We generally meet on the first Saturday morning of the month. Church membership or attendance is not required; we just wish to reach out with love to all widows.
Leaders: Marva Hoopes, along with Judy Dell, Mary Egli, and Cathy Murray
Baptism
Sunday, November 22
Sunday, November 22 we will be having water baptisms during both services. A one time class is required. If you are interested in being baptized please call or email Nancy at npetroff@firstfriends.org or 330.966.2800.
OCC Boxes
Boxes available at the church NOW are are due back November 15.
Your shoebox will be an expression of God’s love to a child and may be the only gift he or she receives. So plan to pack quality items that will last. Be sure to make them FUN, adding a “wow” item the child will love; FULL, with no empty space; and PERSONALIZED so that each is unique, prayed over, and includes a note of encouragement.
STEP 1 Shoebox: Pickup a shoebox at the church.
STEP 2 “Wow” Item: Select a quality “wow” toy such as a doll, soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal to bless a child.
STEP 3 Other Gifts: Pack your box full with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. Click the link below for ideas on items to include.
STEP 4 Pray: Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. Include a personal note and photo to delight the heart of the child.
STEP 5 Donate $10: A donation of $10 per box is critical to cover shipping and other project costs. For easiest processing you can give online. If you use our Follow Your Box feature online, you can also discover the destination of your shoebox!
STEP 6 Return: Drop off your shoebox back at the church by November 15.