Greetings Faith family! What an important week it has been. We re-elected a president and voted yea or nay to a number of important state and local officials as well as a couple of constitutional amendments. Whether a certain vote resulted in your favor or not, the most valuable reminder I received this week came via KTIS radio station: “My hope does not lie in a donkey or an elephant. My hope lies in a Lamb!” What a powerful reminder to keep our eyes on our unchanging God and to keep praying for our government leaders!

This week we also celebrate 50 years as a local church (!!!), and we are praising God for every step we’ve traveled. This Sunday, we look forward to hearing from our denomination’s president, Gary Walter, during worship, eating cake together in newly-renovated Room 200 (Faith’s original worship center), and ending our day by sharing a meal and a wonderful program at the Royal Cliff. God is Faithful, and we are Thankful!

With the calendar turning to November and our clocks moving back an hour, the busy holiday season is officially upon us. Check out a wide variety of worship and fellowship opportunities taking place in upcoming weeks:

Beautiful You (November 10, 10am)
The MOMS Program (Making Our Moms Successful) has housed in Faith’s lower level for 20+ years, serving single moms and their children. This event is a second-annual and consists of a brunch and fashion show.

Thanksgiving Eve service (November 21, 6:30pm)
Join us for a sweet time of worship, testimonies, and communion, followed by a pie reception in Room 200.

Santa Lucia (December 1, 8:30am, 10:30am, and 12:30pm)
Plans and preparations for our 26th annual Lucia festival are well-underway! Whether you are Scandinavian or not, this delightful morning will satisfy your taste buds and warm your hearts with music, drama, festive décor, the gospel message, and a gift shop.

Worship Times Change to 9:30 and 11:00am!! (December 2)

Advent Event (December 2, anytime during the morning)
Regardless of age, gender, or season of life, head to Room 200 for a meaningful ushering-in of the advent season. Prepare ye the way of the Lord!

Christmas Eve services (4, 7, and 8:30pm)
One of the most significant events of the Christian faith – a celebration of God’s gift of grace and reconciliation to us – his own Son, Jesus!

May God bless you and yours this holiday season as we say “Thank you” for this life God has given us and prepare to celebrate anew the birth of our Savior!               
                                                                                            Submitted by Pastor Char




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