IN THIS ISSUE
CALENDAR

  • Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend
  • Communion service, Nov 1
  • Discover Deerbrook class, Nov 8
  • Gift Box Assembly, Nov 18
  • Fall Youth Retreat, Nov 20 - 22
  • Children's musical, "The Orphans' Wish," Nov 22
  • Christmas Decoration Chili Party, Nov 23
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  October 29, 2015
Sunday

As we finish our True Spirituality study of Romans 12, we ask one simple question of Discipleship. Youth Director, Preston LaFollette speaks this Family Sunday. We will also celebrate the Lord's Supper together.
Annual Fall Youth Retreat
The Annual Fall Youth Retreat will be Friday, November 20 at 4:00 pm to Sunday, November 22 at 9:00 am at the Youth Front Camp West Retreat in Edgerton, KS. Cost: $55 before October 31; $65 November 1 or later. Please give cash or checks (payable to Deerbrook Covenant Church) to Preston.
Discover Deerbrook

Discover Deerbrook is our Membership 101 class. It is being offered on Sunday, Nov 8 from 11:45 am - 2:45 pm, with lunch included. Please email the office or use the communication card in your bulletin to let us know if you want to learn more about the history and teaching of the Covenant Church. 
Operation Christmas Child

Come help assemble gift boxes on Wednesday, Nov 18 at 7:00 pm. Being involved in this Samaritan's Purse project is a great way to have a positive impact on children around the world.

Supply lists are available in the foyer.
Children's Musical, Sunday, Nov 22

Our talented kids will present an original production of "The Orphans' Wish" during the 10:00 am Worship Service on Nov 22. 
This heartwarming story depicts the journey of a rambunctious group of orphans who are accompanied by three Children's Aid Workers as they travel from New York to Missouri in the year 1922. 
   
Please join us on the 22nd as we share another example of God's amazing love and plan for even "the smallest of these." 
Christmas Decoration Chili Party

We will have our annual Christmas Decoration Chili Party on Monday, November 23 at 6:00 pm. Please come and help decorate the large Christmas tree in the sanctuary and the smaller trees in the foyer. We will have a big pot of chili ready for everyone to enjoy!
Deerbrook Church Leadership ~ 2016
As 2015 comes to a close, the Deacon Council is making plans for 2016 and looking for leaders for important roles. The following positions provide opportunities for service at Deerbrook:  
  • 2 seats on the Deacon Council
  • 2 seats with the Audit Team
  • 3 seats with the Nominating Committee
If you have an interest in serving, please reach out to Greg Barnette at 913-915-3842 or by email at Gregory.Barnette@kellogg.com.
Navigate
Deerbrook has been invited to start the healthy missional church process called Navigate. Rod Russell, Ruth Noland, David Anderson, and Pastor Roger are attending a conference this weekend to learn more about the program. 
2017 Church Camp
Registration for Church Camp, June 2017, continues. We need to register this far in advance in order to secure the rooms at the YMCA of the Rockies. However, if your plans change, you will get a refund of your deposit. See the information sheet for details.